The formula for distribution has changed to a two-part process. Forty percent of the money distributed is based upon the number of trail miles in a county. The other 60 percent is based upon the number of previous-year DNR patrol hours performed in the county. The Legislature also removed the 25-75 percent match provision in the formula. This means that the county will no longer have to fund 25 percent of the funding in order for the state to fund the 75 percent.
Funding is now completely a state-funded grant process.
The fee will be 55 cents. NACo will be making appointments after the NACo 1999 Annual Conference. Given that NACo receives and processes over 1,000 nominations, you will not receive your appointment letter until September. A continental breakfast will be available. Registration forms are currently being compiled.