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CHAPTER V <br /> Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA): Over <br /> the years, Oregon has received considerable revenue for trail- <br /> ~ i related projects from this federal program. Originally called <br /> r 'F The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), it <br /> H <br /> E': funded a wide variety oftransportation-related projects. In <br /> ~ ~ 1998, this program was modified and is now referred to as TEA- <br /> , ~ ~ 21. The legislation came up for reauthorization in 2003, but the <br /> process was extended because the U.S. House and Senate <br /> a could not a ree on terms of reauthorization. The extension <br /> 9 <br /> ~ . ends October 1, 2004, and a second extension is anticipated. <br /> <br /> i~"~:.~ In 2002, Oregon's apportionment was $856,248. <br /> ' <br /> _ ~ _ Local Government Grants This Oregon program uses Lottery <br /> dollars to fund land .gcqu~stion and development and <br /> ~ ~ rehabilitation of park areas and facilities. A 50% match is required <br /> ~ y Y~~' f ~ ~ ~ for larger agencies and a 40% match for small agencies. The <br /> " ~ rn Oregon Parks and Recreation Department staff reviews and <br /> "°r` ~ l ` approves small projects of $50,000 or less. Large projects <br /> exceeding this amount but less than $250,000, are reviewed and <br /> approved by the Local Government Advisory Committee. The <br /> ' funds for this program are available on a biannual basis. The latest <br /> funding round was in early 2003. The total amount of grant money <br /> available statewide in the 2003-2004 period was $5 million. <br /> ¦ Urban Forestry Grants: There are several grant programs that <br /> provide money for urban forestry projects. While some programs fund <br /> public tree planting projects, most federal money must be spent on <br /> projects other than planting trees. United States Forest Service grants <br /> are small (usually less than $10000). <br /> ¦ Oregon .Watershed-Enhancement Board: The Oregon <br /> Watershed Enhancement Board (OWES) is a State agency led <br /> by a policy oversight. board.. Together, they promote and fund <br /> voluntary actions that strive to enhance Oregon's watersheds. <br /> The Board fosters the collat7oration of citizens, agencies, and <br /> local interests. OWEB's programs support Oregon's efforts to <br /> restore salmon runs, improve water quality, and strengthen <br /> ecosystems that are critical to healthy watersheds and <br /> sustainable communities. OWEB administers a grant program <br /> that awards morethan $20 million annually to support <br /> voluntary efforts by Oregonians seeking to create and <br /> maintain healthy watersheds. <br /> 64 City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan <br /> _ _ _ , <br /> <br />