2006-01-09 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Program Guide Call of 2005 - 2006 Scenic properties must have a determination by a governmental body that acknowledges that the property being nominated to the program possesses qualities that are either aesthetically appealing or have visual or open space. value and are beneficial to the surface transportation system. Real property that is purchased for its scenic or historic characteristics must be maintained accordingly. A maintenance plan to ensure preservation of those qualities for which the real property is acquired must be provided in the nomination form. The acquisition of real property for purely recreational use is not allowable. Do: ~ Verify that the land is available for purchase or donation and supply supporting documentation for the project nomination; include a property description and its fair market value. Don't: ~ Acquire land already planned or permitted for development. i 4. Scenic or historic highway programs (including providing tourist and welcome center facilities) - Activities in this category include projects that protect and enhance the scenic, historic, cultural, natural and archaeological aspects of scenic or historic highways. Projects do not have to be included in a federal scenic or historic highway program, but must relate to recognized or established scenic or historic sites. Facilities may consist of new construction or rehabilitation in adaptive reuse. Projects that incorporate tourist and welcome centers should be operational during the periods that visitors would normally utilize those facilities. The hours of operation must be included on the nomination form. . Do: ~ Construct tourist and welcome centers related to scenic or historical sites. ~ Have tourist and welcome centers open during the hours most people travel and that provide 24-hour access, to an ADA restroom, water, and shelter. ~Convert a historic building into a tourist and welcome center. ~ Develop and distribute information relating to recognized scenic or historic highway programs. Don't: ~Create a highway rest area or welcome center that does not relate to any historic or scenic sites. 5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification - Activities in this category should aesthetically or environmentally enhance, improve or protect the natural attractiveness of areas "within the view shed" of a highway or other surface transportation facility. Eligible activities include landscape planning, design, and construction activities that enhance aesthetic or ecological resources along highways, other transportation corridors and points of access. Landscaping activities may also be included as a part of other projects. 11 Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program