Enhancing ADA Accessibility

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$760,240
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$501,000
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Status
In Progress
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Increase access for individuals with disabilities to outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by the Division of Parks and Trails.

About the Issue

The Division is attempting to provide a high level of accessibility to all outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by parks and trails with a goal to make as many facilities as possible fully accessible.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$350,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Parks and Trails Division set a goal to complete 4 projects to enhance accessibility at its state parks in FY13.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Parks and Trails Division was able to meet its goal to set a goal to complete 4 projects by enhancing accessibility at two state trails and accessibility to two sanitation facility in state parks in FY13.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)
Appropriation Language

Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources
(a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to:
(1)Connect people to the outdoors;
(2)Acquire land and create opportunities;
(3)Maintain existing holdings; and
(4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The Parks and Trails Division set a goal to complete 4 projects to enhance accessibility at its state parks in FY12.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Parks and Trails Division was able to meet its goal to set a goal to complete 4 projects to enhance accessibility at sanitation buildings and campsites in FY12.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$760,240
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$501,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Improve access to 32 Parks and Trails facilities for individuals with disabilities

Measurable Outcome(s)

Completed 44 accessibility improvements within 30 State Parks and Trails locations.

Project Manager
First Name
Deb
Last Name
Boyd
Organization Name
MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 259-5595
Email
deb.boyd@state.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
Email the Agency