Piedmont Greenway Master Plan - Town of Kernersville

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its value. It should be noted that if the acquisition of uplands is required for the greenway, acquisition costs would be substantially increased. The acquisition cost per acre is based on recent sales of property in the corridor. Recent sales in the corridor (a general fee simple cost for Guilford and Forsyth Counties) are between $6,000 per acre to $5,000 per acre on average. The price per acre establishes a general range for the cost of property in the Piedmont Greenway corridor. Costs may be higher or lower. Based on this average cost, the estimated easement acquisition costs for the Greenway corridor is as follows: $5,000/acre x 92.00 acres = $460,000 Based on the experience of the Piedmont Land Conservancy in negotiating the acquisition of land in the region, it is reasonable to also assume that acquisition costs for the Piedmont Greenway could be significantly reduced by securing the donation of land or conservation easements. Pre-acquisition Costs Pre-acquisition costs include the cost of those services necessary to complete the acquisition of the corridor. These services are appraisals, surveys, title reports and environmental audits. Pre-acquisition costs vary widely, depending on the contractor used and the standard of service required. In general, preacquisition costs for greenways are considerably higher than for other types of parkland due to the appraisal problems posed by linear parcels. At this time, pre-acquisition costs are not available for the Piedmont Greenway corridor. It should, however, be noted that pre-acquisition costs to date for the donation of land or conservation easements for greenways have been very low. If a property owner donating land or a conservation easement is not interested in the federal income tax benefits available for such a donation, it will not be necessary to obtain an appraisal. Further, due to the fact that floodplain properties do not generally have a history of any past use, the presence of hazardous or toxic waste is unlikely. Therefore, the acquisition of such properties will probably not warrant the expense of an environmental audit. Accurate boundary surveys and title information will be necessary for the acquisition of any parcel of land in the Piedmont Greenway corridor. PIEDMONT GREENWAY Final Master Plan Report 70
GREENWAY FUNDING SOURCES The most successful method of funding greenways is to combine private sector funds with funds from local, state and federal sources. Many communities involved with greenway implementation will seek to leverage local money with outside funding sources to increase resources available for greenway acquisition and development. To implement this project, local advocates and government staff should pursue a variety of funding sources. Those listed in this chapter represent some of the greenway funding opportunities that have typically been pursued by other communities. Federal Government Funding Sources The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) The primary source of federal funding for greenways is through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21, http://www.apta.com/govt/legis/tea21). This money is targeted at greenway projects that serve a transportation purpose and is administered through the state departments of transportation. All funded projects must meet certain design standards set forth by the state and because this may add to the cost of the project, this funding source should be investigated carefully before an application is completed. Many sections of the act support the development of bicycle and pedestrian transportation corridors. Those sections that could apply to the creation of the Piedmont Greenway include: Section 1302: Symms National Recreational Trails Fund Act (NRTFA) A component of TEA-21, the NRTFA is a funding source to assist with the development of non-motorized and motorized trails. The act uses funds paid into the highway trust fund from fees on non-highway recreation fuel used by off-road vehicles and camping equipment. States can grant funds to private and public sector organizations. NRTFA projects are 80 percent federally funded; grant recipients must provide a 20 percent match. Projects funded must be consistent with the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds These funds can be used for bicycle and pedestrian facility construction or non-construction projects such as brochures, public service announcements and route maps related to bicycle safety. The projects must be related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation and must be part of a long-range transportation plan. STP Transportation Enhancements Program Ten percent of North Carolina’s annual STP funds are available for transportation enhancements, which include projects such as scenic byways, historic transportation preservation, landscaping and the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. These funds are available to all cities and counties in the state. There are several key requirements that projects must meet in order to receive these funds. Contact the North Carolina State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for more information. (http: //www.fhwa.dot.gov/tea21/factsheets/stp.htm) Community Development Block Grant Program The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers financial grants to communities for neighborhood revitalization, economic development and improvements to community facilities and services, especially in low and moderate-income areas. Several communities have used HUD funds to develop greenways, including the Boscobel Heights’ “Safe Walk” Greenway in Nashville, TN. (http://www.hud.gov) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants This federal funding source was established in 1965 to provide “close-to-home” park and recreation opportunities to residents throughout the United States. Money for the fund comes from the sale or lease of nonrenewable resources, primarily federal offshore oil and gas leases and surplus federal land sales. LWCF grants can be used by communities to build a variety of park and recreation facilities, including trails and greenways. LWCF funds are distributed by the National Park Service to the states annually. Communities must match LWCF grants with 50 percent of the local project costs through in-kind services or cash. All projects funded by LWCF grants must be used exclusively for recreation purposes, in perpetuity. (http://www.ncrc.nps.gov/programs/lwcf) Wetlands Reserve Program The US Department of Agriculture also provides direct payments to private landowners who agree to place sensitive wetlands under permanent easements. This program can be used to fund the protection of open space and greenways within riparian corridors. It is administered by the North Carolina Resource Conservation Service in North Carolina. (http://www.itc.nrcs.usda.gov) Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention (Small Watersheds) Grants The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides funding to state and local agencies or nonprofit organizations authorized to carry out, maintain and operate watershed improvements involving less than 250,000 acres. The NRCS provides financial and technical assistance to eligible projects to improve watershed protection, flood prevention, sedimentation control, public water-based fish and wildlife enhancements and recreation planning. The NRCS requires a 50 percent local match for public recreation and fish and wildlife projects. (http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda/ p10904.htm) PIEDMONT GREENWAY Final Master Plan Report • 71
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The Piedmont Greenway Master Plan L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary
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LIST OF MAPS & FIGURES Figure 1: Re
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Piedmont Gree
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OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION Since the
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VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The fo
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BENEFITS OF GREENWAYS A multi-objec
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whether publicly or privately owned
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sensitive to erosion and need to be
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Mixed Hardwood Forest Ecosystem Sev
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mercial in some parts and open farm
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ounding Triad Park and Kernersville
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