NR 64.14(8)(b)
(b) For bridge rehabilitation projects that involve total deck replacement, the deck shall be reconstructed to be at least 8 feet wide and free from obstruction.
NR 64.14(8)(c)
(c) When a bridge rehabilitation project is located on an abandoned railroad grade and involves total deck replacement, the deck shall be reconstructed to be at least 10 feet wide and free from obstruction.
NR 64.14(8)(d)
(d) Sponsors of projects for major rehabilitation of a trail segment shall explain to the satisfaction of the department why the rehabilitation activities cannot be accomplished through the use of trail maintenance funds under
sub. (2).
NR 64.14(9)(a)1.1. Reimbursement of costs of development of all-terrain vehicle areas and trails shall be up to 100 percent of approved eligible project costs. Reimbursement of costs of development of hybrid trails
existing before August 1, 2012, shall be up to 100 percent of approved eligible project costs. Sponsors may request an advance payment of up to 75 percent of the signed contract amount for development.
NR 64.14(9)(a)2.
2. Development project costs may not be incurred until a project agreement has been approved by the department and the sponsor.
NR 64.14(9)(am)1.1. Reimbursement of costs of major rehabilitation of all-terrain vehicle bridges or trail segments shall be for not more than 100 percent of approved eligible project costs. Sponsors may request an advance payment of up to 75 percent of the signed contract amount for major rehabilitation.
NR 64.14(9)(am)2.
2. Major rehabilitation project costs may not be incurred until a project agreement has been approved by the department and the sponsor.
NR 64.14(9)(ar)1.1. Eligible costs for all-terrain vehicle bridge development and rehabilitation projects include all of the following: construction and replacement of entire structure including approaches and abutments, construction and repair to the superstructure of the bridge, construction and replacement of the entire deck and railings and construction and repair or construction and replacement of protective riprap around abutments or footings.
NR 64.14(9)(ar)2.
2. Costs that are not eligible for development and rehabilitation cost sharing include all of the following: construction and replacement of bridge railings only, decking and patching of decking, grading or minor repair to approaches, construction and bridge repairs to bring bridge structure within any existing codes, construction and reinforcement of bridge structures to accommodate weights in excess of 14,000 pounds and deck construction and replacement for the primary purpose of accommodating larger grooming equipment.
NR 64.14(9)(ar)3.
3. Cost sharing for the purchase and installation of prefabricated bridges shall be limited to structures with a maximum design load of 14,000 pounds.
NR 64.14(9)(ar)4.
4. Cost sharing for the purchase of materials and construction of bridges built on site by either contractors or clubs shall be limited to a maximum design load of 14,000 pounds unless there are circumstances that warrant a capacity greater than 14,000 pounds for no demonstrated increase in cost.
NR 64.14(9)(b)
(b) Payment of liability insurance costs for liability insurance purchased by a local unit of government for approved trails shall be 100 percent of eligible costs.
NR 64.14(9)(c)
(c) Sponsors may request advance payments of up to 50 percent of the project amount for maintenance. To be eligible for maintenance advance payments a sponsor shall have settled all maintenance claims from previous years.
NR 64.14(9)(d)
(d) Rehabilitation of hybrid trails
existing after August 1, 2012 and not receiving gas tax for a road on which all-terrain vehicles will also be traveling, at 50 percent, excluding structures.
NR 64.14(9)(dg)
(dg) Claims will be on a reimbursement basis except for development and maintenance project advances.
NR 64.14(9)(e)
(e) Sponsors shall be required to keep a separate account for all-terrain vehicle project costs.
NR 64.14(9)(f)
(f) Winter trail grooming rates shall be established annually by the department.
NR 64.14(9)(g)
(g) Equipment rates for other maintenance activities and trail development performed by force account or all-terrain vehicle clubs or organizations may not exceed the county machinery agreement established annually by the department of transportation.
NR 64.14(9)(h)
(h) Labor rates for other maintenance activities and trail development performed by all-terrain vehicle clubs or organizations shall be established annually by the department.
NR 64.14(9)(i)
(i) Labor rates for other maintenance activities and trail development by municipal employees or others included in a labor contract shall be as established by the contract.
NR 64.14(9)(j)
(j) Reductions in grant payments for failure to comply with the requirements of maintenance or development project agreements may be made on a case-by-case basis. A partial or total reduction in funds shall be preceded by specific written notification of conditions which were not met and include a timetable for improvement in performance. Continued failure to comply with the grant agreement within the prescribed timetable may result in a reduction of grant funds. The reduction shall be calculated based on a percentage of poor performance in relation to the total trail system included in the grant agreement.
NR 64.14(9)(k)
(k) The cost of producing trail maps is an eligible expense under a maintenance or development project.
NR 64.14(10)(a)(a) A table of maximum useful life for project elements is established for the purpose of project record management. The listing of the maximum useful life figures for all-terrain vehicle maintenance, development, insurance, and acquisition projects is as follows:
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See PDF for table 
NR 64.14(11)
(11) Application for aid. A local unit of government or a federal agency which seeks to receive aids for all-terrain vehicle projects for the following year shall contact the appropriate department regional office for prescribed application forms and instructions and submit a completed application by April 15.
NR 64.14 History
History: Cr.
Register, July, 1986, No. 367, eff. 8-1-86; am. (2), (6) (b) 1., 2. and 4., renum. (9) to be (10), cr. (2m), (6) (c) 3., (8) (j) and (k) and (9),
Register, November, 1989, No. 407, eff. 12-1-89; am. (1) (c) and (5) (a), r. and recr. (1) (d) and (2), renum. (8) to (10) to be (9) to (11), cr. (1) (e) and (8),
Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91; am. (2) (a), (b) and (11), r. (2) (c), r. and recr. (9) (a) 1., cr. (9) (am),
Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00;
CR 03-044: am. (2) (a) and (b)
Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-1-2004;
CR 11-050: am. (2) (b), cr. (2r), am. (6) (c) (intro.), 1., (d) 5., (9) (a) 1., cr. (9) (ar), renum. (9) (d) to be (9) (dg), cr. (9) (d)
Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12;
2019 Wis. Act 183: am. (6) (b) 5. Register March 2020 No. 771.
