Section 3010.50  Eligible Project Costs

a)         Grant assistance may be obtained for, but not limited to, the following items:

1)         land acquisition (fee simple, lease, easement) for snowmobile trails and areas;

2)         snowmobile trail development;

3)         trail grooming equipment;

4)         parking areas, access roads, warming shelters, signs, safety lighting and other snowmobiling support facilities;

5)         snowmobiles and communication equipment (for local agency patrol use);

6)         first-aid facilities; and

7)         concession facilities.

b)         Grant assistance may be obtained for annual trial maintenance/patrol costs, as authorized by the Department, which include any of the following items:

            1)         fuel and necessary oils/fluids;

            2)         vehicle insurance

            3)         equipment repairs; or

4)         routine maintenance parts directly associated with the operation and transportation of snowmobile grant-assisted grooming/patrol equipment used while maintaining designated trials open to the public.

c)         No grant awards shall be awarded for the acquisition or development of land which is not available for public snowmobiling use.

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 10631, effective July 13, 2004)