R926-5-5. Procedures and Responsibilities

(1) Local Authorities submit a grant application to the Joint Highway Committee. The application includes a concept report describing the location, scope of work, project limits, and cost estimate.

(2) The Joint Highway Committee prioritizes grant requests considering the following factors:

a. Highway usage.

b. Physical condition of the road as determined by a Road Surface Management System.

c. Ability of local authority to maintain and preserve the highway, and

d. Capital and operation improvement plans of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation.

(3) The Joint Highway Committee recommends up to three years of projects for Commission approval.

(4) The Commission reviews the Joint Highway Committee recommendations, makes adjustments if necessary, and approves a list of projects.

(5) UDOT executes an agreement with the Local Authority and grants funds for each approved project. The awarding of grants is subject to availability of funding.

(6) Local Authority completes the construction project.

(7) Local Authority submits certification of compliance and completion to UDOT.