MANDATORY:

☐ Signed letter of resolution from Governing Body that includes resources/support

committed to the project

☐ Exhibit A – Application

☐ Exhibit B – Budget (Unprotected Excel CPW form)

☐ Environmental Forms

☐ Maps/Photos/Graphics [Separate PDF document(s)] DO NOT combine with application

☐ Letters of Support (maximum of 5). No letters from clubs, groups or individuals

specifically working on the project.

☐ Project should be completed within 2.5 years from receiving grant.

☐ Required MATCH funding is secured, including CASH match funds.

☐ CPW Area Manager was contacted about the project by September 3rd and applicant has

discussed the project with them. Note: ALL projects will be reviewed by CPW for wildlife

impacts.

☐ Project area is owned by public land agency or has easement that designates the area to

be open to public outdoor recreation for at least 25 years.

☐ Formal Environmental Assessment (EA) or NEPA has been completed with final approval

for the project area (federal lands only, include link to EA)

☐ Construction projects have been evaluated for required permits and if required, permits

have been acquired (404 permit, etc.).

☐ Copy of Maintenance and Operation plan attached.

ADDITIONAL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

☐ Youth Corps or youth organization will be used on the project (name of organization).

☐ Volunteers will be utilized on the project (name of organization).

EXHIBIT A

CONSTRUCTION

GRANT APPLICATION CHECK LIST (Return this completed form with your application)

September 26, 2019

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division Trails Program 13787 US Hwy 85 N Littleton, CO 80125

Re: State Trails Construction Grant for 2020-21

Dear Committee:

Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy of trails in Grand County. Our mission is to identify, maintain and expand an accessible, interconnecting trail system for appropriate multi-user groups. Our goals include collaborating on local, state and national levels to bring funding and other resources to Grand County for the benefit our local trail system.

HTA is composed of an 11-member Board of Directors who are all aware of and approve the submission of this grant proposal for the Trail Smart Sizing (TSS) project on USFS land. The TSS project is a multi-year trail improvement project that strives to not only increase trail sustainability, but seeks to protect wildlife habitat and migration corridors, sensitive riparian environments and watersheds. Annually, the Board and the USFS prioritize TSS projects for implementation the following year through consideration of wildlife impact and displacement, resource damage, recreational impact and usage, and available funding. This grant request will cover the 2020 and 2021 field seasons and will significantly expedite bringing the first phase of this project to a close. After the trail improvement projects, HTA will then move onto assisting the USFS to plan and develop appropriate trailheads in the area.

Meara McQuain has been HTA’s Executive Director for five years and is responsible for the organization’s funding, including grant submissions. She has full Board approval to submit this funding request to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the TSS project. HTA is committed to ensuring that the TSS project is completed in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.

Very truly yours,

Roger Hedlund Roger Hedlund, HTA Board President

Headwaters Trails Alliance P.O. Box 946 Granby, CO 80446 (970)726-1013 http://www.headwaterstrails.org

NON-MOTORIZED CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION Applicant or Organization Name:

Mailing Address:

Applicant Lead Contact Name: Title:

Telephone: Email: Is this the primary contact for this grant: � YES � NO

OFFICIAL USE ONLY – DUNS # (IF REQUIRED): PROJECT MANAGER (this person will have day-to-day responsibility for the project)

Name:

Telephone: Email:

PRIMARY PARTNER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)Name:

Mailing Address:

Partner Contact Name: Title:

Telephone: Email: Is this the primary contact for this grant: � YES � NO

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Project Title:

Grant Request: $ Required Match: $

Total Project Cost: $ Project Summary: Write a short (1-paragraph) summary of your project. This information will be posted online and in grant application and reviewer information packets.

Detailed Project Description: Write a 2-3 paragraph description of your project and the expected accomplishments. Be sure to include Who, What, When, and Where. This is your scope of work. (This section is not the place to talk about the project background, the benefits, the funding, or anything other than the actual work to be accomplished. Please address this information in question #1 of the Selection Criteria.)

WHO? Who will complete the work and who will oversee the project? Provide a brief description of your community or organization, highlighting its mission and purpose.

WHAT? Explain what you are going to do or accomplish. What is the goal or the reason for your project? Break down the project into a list of specific activities to be completed. These should be quantifiable items that correspond to the categories on your budget page. Include quantity or quality as part of your description of work to be performed. How long? How many? How many feet? How many miles? What materials will be used? Is a specific standard or guideline being used?

WHERE? Explain in detail the location of your project. Where is the project located? What county? What are the nearby towns? What National Forest/ BLM Field Office? Provide the names of the trail(s) or trail system and where the work will be performed? What agency manages or is responsible for the land the project is on?

DEFINITIONS? Please define all acronyms and specialized terms that are used in your project description.

EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT AProject Description:

TIMELINE

Provide a timeline estimate using the following form. Remember that the project is to be completed within two and a half years of the award date. Any proposed changes, including extensions or modifications in the project timeline, must be requested in writing and approved in advance by the State Trails Program.

PRELIMINARY TIMELINE ESTIMATE

TASK Jul-Sep 2020

Oct-Dec 2020

Jan-Mar 2021

Apr-Jun 2021

Jul-Sep 2021

Oct-Dec 2021

Jan-Mar 2022

Apr-Jun 2022

Jul-Sep 2022

Oct-Dec 2022

Project Initiation

Mobilization

Construction Phase

Administrative Close-Out Grand Opening

EXHIBIT A 1. SCOPE (Proposed Project) (10 Points)

EXHIBIT A 2. SCOPE (Access/Trail Connections) (5 points)

EXHIBIT A 3. NEED (10 Points)

EXHIBIT A 4. PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY (Planning and Prioritization Process) (15 points)

EXHIBIT A5. PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY (Maintenance and Sustainability) (15 points)

EXHIBIT A 6. PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY (Wildlife and Natural Resources) (15 points)

EXHIBIT A 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (15 points)

EXHIBIT A 8. ABILITY (Matching Funds and Partnerships (10 points)

EXHIBIT A 9. ABILITY (Contingency/Ability) (5 points)

EXHIBIT A

Exhibit B Page 1 of 1

SOURCE OF FUNDS Date Secured CPW Trails

Grant Request [A]

Total Project Match [B]

Total Funding ($) [C]

CASHWinter Park Trans. Tax Fund Grant 2019 80,000.00$ 80,000.00$ Fraser Transportation Tax Fund 2019 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ Grand County OLRT Tax Funds Requested 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ Colorado Gives Day Funds - HTA 2019 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ CPW State Trails Grant Requested 175,000.00$ 175,000.00$ IN-KINDCategory 1: Contracted Services Oct-19 5,070.00$ 5,070.00$ Category 2: Salaries & Wages Oct-19 10,200.00$ 10,200.00$ Category 3: Materials/Tools Sep-19 720.00$ 720.00$ Additional Categories Sep-19 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS 175,000.00$ 227,490.00$ 402,490.00$

[CASH] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) CPW Funds Total Project

Match ($) Total Funding

($) Balance

[should be 0]

Trail Contractor-Sawyering Crew-hazard trees 600 HR 65.00$ 39,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 29,000.00$ 39,000.00$ 0Trail Contractor - Planning & Flagging 10 Day 750.00$ 15,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 15,000.00$ 0Trail Contractor-New Trail - Upper Iko 5808 FT 5.50$ 31,944.00$ 10,000.00$ 21,944.00$ 31,944.00$ 0Trail Contractor - New Trail - Pinball Ridge 15840 FT 7.50$ 118,800.00$ 50,000.00$ 68,800.00$ 118,800.00$ 0Trail Contractor - Reroutes - Upper Chick. 1000 FT 6.00$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$ -$ 6,000.00$ 0Trail Contractor-Trail Decommissioning 28378 FT 2.00$ 56,756.00$ 50,000.00$ 6,756.00$ 56,756.00$ 0Trail Contractor-Road to Trail Conversion 5808 FT 3.00$ 17,424.00$ 16,000.00$ 1,424.00$ 17,424.00$ 0Trail Contractor - Optimize/Drainage 15464 FT 1.90$ 29,382.00$ -$ 29,382.00$ 29,382.00$ 0Category 2 - Salary/WagesHTA - Executive Director 600 HR 26.00$ 15,600.00$ 7,500.00$ 8,100.00$ 15,600.00$ 0HTA - Field Staff- Flagging/Sawyering 450 HR 18.00$ 8,100.00$ 3,600.00$ 4,500.00$ 8,100.00$ 0HTA - Student Intern 20 HR 14.50$ 290.00$ -$ 290.00$ 290.00$ 0

Supplies-Class C, decking, stringers, etc. 1 EA 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ -$ 7,500.00$ 0Signage-temporary:closed/reroute/caution 10 EA 20.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ -$ 200.00$ 0Signage- New trails (sign & post) 8 EA 45.00$ 360.00$ 200.00$ 160.00$ 360.00$ 0Culverts 15 EA $ 115.00 $ 1,725.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 225.00 $ 1,725.00 0Native seed for restoration 5 EA $ 277.00 $ 1,385.00 -$ $ 1,385.00 $ 1,385.00 0Flagging tape & pin flags 1 EA 34.00$ 34.00$ -$ 34.00$ 34.00$ 0Additional CategoriesMobilization for trail crews - equip. transport 2 YR 9,000.00$ 18,000.00$ -$ 18,000.00$ 18,000.00$ 0Lodging for trail crews 10 MO 1,500.00$ 15,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 0Bulldozer Rental for 5 days 5 Day 500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 0USE OF FUNDS - CASH SUBTOTAL 175,000.00$ 210,000.00$ 385,000.00$

[IN-KIND] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) Total Funding

($) Balance

[should be 0]

Category 1 - Contracted ServicesVolunteer Labor 180 HR $ 24.00 $ 4,320.00 $ - $ 4,320.00 $ 4,320.00 0Hauling of Class C 10 Load $ 75.00 $ 750.00 $ - $ 750.00 $ 750.00 0Category 2 - Salary/WagesUSFS - Flagging/Sawyering/Admin. 150 HR $ 25.00 $ 3,750.00 $ - $ 3,750.00 $ 3,750.00 0USFS - Additional EA site specific 40 HR $ 30.00 $ 1,200.00 $ - $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 0USFS -Bridge Construction Labor 35 FT 150.00$ 5,250.00$ $ - 5,250.00$ 5,250.00$ 0Category 3 - Materials/ToolsClass C donation 6 Load $ 120.00 $ 720.00 $ - $ 720.00 $ 720.00 0Additional CategoriesTransportation - materials/machine 3 YR $ 500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 0IN-KIND SUBTOTAL 17,490.00$ $ 17,490.00

TOTAL PROJECT COST 175,000.00$ 227,490.00$ 402,490.00$ 30% REQUIRED MATCH 52,500.00$

Exhibit BBudget Form - Project Name:

CATEGORY 1-Contracted Services Identify as: Youth Corps, Engineering, Contractor, etc.

CATEGORY 3-Materials/Supplies Identify as: Signs, crusherfines, native seed, weed barrier, etc.

Fraser Valley Trail Smart Sizing Phase I: 2020-21

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APPENDIX C: TRAIL SMART SIZING PROJECT WORK PLAN - 2020-2021

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2020-2021 Trail Projects

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Existing TrailsMulti-Use TrailsPrimitive TrailsCounty/Local Road

Forest Service (FS) Road

FS Primitive/4x4 Road

FS Non-Motorized Road

Trail Smart Sizing Project 2020-21 Site Photos

Vasquez Creek Bridge: This bridge will help connect the Vasquez and Leland Creek Trail Systems. USFS and HTA have identified location for bridge installation.

Pinball Ridge Trail: (Right and below) Extension and reroute of unsustainable, steep and braided social trail to connect two trail systems. Rocks and rock gardens abound in this area for alternate, technical features and routes in stacked loop system. This will be an advanced trail.

Trail Smart Sizing Project 2020-21 Site Photos

Elk Creek Loop Decommissioning: Rocky, steep, unsustainable, isolated trail will be removed from system.

Upper Iko: Reroute of “Upper Zoom” social trail to remove from Fraser Experimental Forest trespass and to bring to sustainable grade. Partial decommissioning in 2019.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division Trails Program 13787 U.S. Hwy 85 N. Littleton, CO 80125

Re: Non-Motorized Trail Grant Opportunity

Dear Selection Committee:

The Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District (FVMRD) strongly supports the Headwaters Trails Alliance's (HTA) grant application for the Trail Smart Sizing (TSS) project near Fraser and Winter Park in Grand County, Colorado. The project was designed to be completed in phases by working with partners on both implementation and project funding. The project is expected to cost upwards of $1,500,000 and next year will be the fourth year of implementation.

The TSS project stems from years of collaboration between the HTA, the United States Forest Services (USFS) Sulphur Ranger District (SRD) and input from multiple stakeholder groups including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Grand County Wilderness Group and the Grand Mountain Bike Alliance. The SRD evaluated this input and the various desires that the groups presented to create a project that improved the trail system in the Winter Park and Fraser area. Project goals include avoiding impacts to wildlife, addressing watershed concerns and limiting bicycle use to a designated system of routes.

This project will connect existing trail networks in the Winter Park and Fraser areas by constructing new trails and rerouting existing trails to create a loop system with varying difficulty levels close to communities for mountain biking, hiking and other trail uses. The project includes new trail construction, trail reroutes, trail width reductions, trail bridge construction, trailhead enhancement, and closing and decommissioning system and non-system trails.

We hope that you will look favorably upon HTA’s request for 2020-21 as the work they have accomplished the last several years has been beneficial to the community and environment. We feel that with leveraged funding our growing community can continue to provide excellent trails for our citizens and guests for years to come.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Scott Ledin Scott Ledin Director of Parks, Recreation & Golf

Grand Mountain Bike Alliance

PO Box 3136 Winter Park, Colorado 80482 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division 10/1/19 Trails Program 13787 U.S. Hwy 85 N. Littleton, CO 80125

This letter is to support the Headwaters Trails Alliance’s grant application for funding of the Trail Smart Sizing project for the 2020-21 field seasons.

Grand Mountain Bike Alliance (GMBA) is the non-profit advocacy mountain bike organization in the Winter Park/Fraser and Grand County area. GMBA was formed in 2011 in order to help address the lack of a current trails plan for the Winter Park/Fraser area and Grand County. GMBA is also an International Mountain Bike Association Charter.

The Winter Park/Fraser area is dependent upon tourism and that tourism is based upon outdoor recreation. There is virtually no industry in the area.

The Trail Smart Sizing project that was approved in 2017 by the USFS and is the first trails plan for the Grand County area. This plan will greatly improve the recreational opportunities for all user groups by developing new trails, aligning existing trails to create a better trail experience and improving existing trails to better meet the user needs. In addition, there are many other facets of the plan that address recreation, biology, wildlife and a wide range of different user groups. The Trail Smart Sizing project will create trails that currently fill a void for trail users. In regards to mountain bike trails, 65% of the trails in the Sulphur Ranger District and Grand County are closed to mountain bikes. Prior to the start of developing this plan in 2011 there was virtually zero trail construction done on public land in the Winter Park/Fraser area. This led to user-created trails to address the lack of a recreational or management plan for the area. The Trail Smart Sizing project will virtually eliminate user created trails due to lack of recreational trail opportunities.

The Trail Smart Sizing project also merges well with the trails and recreational infrastructure built by the Town of Winter Park which seamlessly connects to USFS trails and land. The

eventual goal is to have a trail system for the Grand County area that connects trails and trail "subsystems" as well as the communities. This is the first step in reaching that goal.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce markets its self as Mountain Bike Capital USA. Mountain Biking is a key market segment that the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce has identified as a key component in the recreational use of the area.

Mountain bikers and other user groups form a large volunteer base in the area. The majority of downed trees on trails are cleared by volunteers. In addition, there is a strong base of trails adopted through the local adopt a trail program.

In closing, thank you for considering this grant application. Completing the Trails Smart Sizing project will have a tremendous positive impact on Winter Park/Fraser and Grand County, not only for recreational users, but as a positive benefit for the entire ecosystem.

Keith Sanders GMBA President and Founder