Section 761.165.15. Eligible project costs.

       165.15(1) Land. Land acquisition costs including, but not limited to, appraisal costs, negotiation costs and the required cultural resources survey pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 305A are eligible project costs. Land may be acquired by lease, easement or fee simple. Except for primary road projects, the performance of land negotiation and acquisition activities shall not be the responsibility of the department although the department may provide advisory services.

       165.15(2)  Other eligible costs. Other project costs that are eligible for funding are limited to the following:

        a.           Trail surfacing, resurfacing, rehabilitation, modernization, upgrading and reconstruction, including pavement repairs and overlays and shoulder widening and stabilization; or initial trail construction including grading, drainage, paving and erosion control.

        b.           Bridge and culvert repair, modernization, replacement or initial construction.

        c.           Roadway intersection and interchange improvements, including warranted traffic signalization that is an integral part of the project.

        d.           Construction or improvement of rest areas, information centers, waysides, permanent interpretive displays, lighting and rest rooms, including the costs of utility connections that are an integral part of the project.

        e.           Design engineering and construction inspection costs directly associated with the project.

        f.            Storm drainage and storm sewer costs to the extent needed for draining the trail.

        g.           Utility relocation costs necessary for trail construction or improvement if the utility is not located on public right-of-way.

        h.           Trail signs, fencing, landscaping, parking areas, and walkways.