Item 6: ConnectOregon Grant Application for Air Cargo Project

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Connectoregon Fact Sheet Oregon Department of Transportation Page 9 revised 11/18/05 2) An applicant must pay for 20 percent of the project costs, which include elements necessary for implementation, e.g. land, excavation, permits, engineering, payroll, special equipment purchase or rental. 3) Project costs that were paid for by the applicant prior to the agreement effective date can be used as part of the match, but are not eligible for reimbursement. 3) "Value" of an item, e.g. land or special equipment, isn't part of the match. The applicant's out- of-pocket payment to purchase the land or buy/rent the special equipment is part of the match. 4) If an applicant previously purchased a parcel of land, it is his/her payment when the land was purchased that is part of the match, not how much it would cost today to purchase the land. 5) Project elements that are donated to the applicant, e.g. ROW, land, equipment (even if the donation was done to benefit the project) are not part of the match. Donations are considered an in-kind contribution, not "moneys." 6) If an applicant has a monetary outlay for something that is required for the transportation project, then that payment can count towards the 20 percent match. Can estimated operational revenues for the built project be used as matching funds? No, and the applicant will need to demonstrate that funds to operate the project or facility are available. Will Federal NEPA requirements apply? National Environmental Policy Act requirements will apply if it is required by the federal agency involved in the project. Can ConnectOregon funds be used in combination with a variety of other funding sources to complete a project? Yes. The funds can be used in combination with federal, state, local, and private sources to finance the project. Will ODOT or ODA require a lien or other assurance of applicant/project viability? A recorded lien will be required to protect the state's interest if a private firm or local government goes broke or is bought out. This will be a component of the agreement executed between ODOT or ODA and the successful project applicant. Is there atimeline in Senate Bill 71 that says when funds must be spent on awarded projects? No. However, how soon a project can be constructed is one of the criteria that the Oregon Transportation Commission will use to evaluate projects for funding. For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com. or call the Oregon road report at 511 or (800) 977-6368. Visit the ODOT News Media Center at www.oregon.gov/ODOT.