Section 761.165.5. Program administration.

       165.5(1) Purpose. The recreational trails program provides funds to establish recreational trails in Iowa for the use, enjoyment and participation of the public. The department shall administer the recreational trails fund as a statewide program.

       165.5(2) Funding.

        a.           The transportation commission is solely responsible for all funding commitments and shall determine the projects to be funded, subject to the availability of recreational trails funds. The commission may approve, modify, or deny an application. The commission may fund all or part of a project and may make funding conditional upon adherence to a time schedule or to fulfillment of an agreement.

        b.           The commission need not commit all funds available during a programming cycle. The commission may reserve unexpended or repaid funds for the next programming cycle or for anticipated present and future project needs and other contingencies.

        c.           Project costs that exceed the commission’s funding commitment shall not be eligible for reimbursement from the recreational trails fund. Reimbursement for project costs shall be limited to the percentage match approved by the commission and actual eligible project costs incurred.