The Department accepts these applications approximately every other year. Mr. Wilkes added that the Enhancement Program is a ten per cent set-aside from surface transportation program funds. There is no state funding involved in this program. The funding break-down is 80 per cent federal funding and a minimum of 20 per cent local match. In many cases the local match is greater.
Local sponsorship is required.
The Department of Transportation has indicated that they will consider local government or quasi-governmental entities as project sponsors. Mr. Wilkes stated that applications were submitted from the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Tybee Island, and Port Wentworth worth approximately 4.4 million dollars. Mr. Robert Keber, City of Savannah, stated that under the current applications, the total dollar amount has been transposed. Mr. Keber added that the first application is for the carpentry shop at the Railroad Museum. The second project is the City of Savannah Center Gateway.