Caltrans and the CTC consider this a Beta-Test version of the B/C Tool. Receiving constructive and honest feedback will be critical for the eventual development of the Tool to be used in Cycle 3 and beyond. With this goal in mind, applicants are highly encouraged to provide feedback on: The user interface, Tool Instructions, Types of Inputs, Calculation Logic, Inputs vs. Results, and recommended use in the future (including point valued assigned to results). Points will be awarded based on: 1) the demonstration that the Tool-inputs are appropriate as compared to this application, 2) Confirmation that the final B/C from the tool shows a value greater than 1.0, and 3) some constructive feedback was provided. Part B: Narrative Questions Detailed Instructions for: Question #7 QUESTION #7 Leveraging of NON-ATP funds (0-5 points) NOTE: All answers to are expected to follow the Instructions for all Narrative Questions” “Special included in this section of application. Failure to follow these special instructions will result in a loss of points. The application funding plan will show all federal, state and local funding for the project: (5 points max.) Points will be awarded based on the amount of the non-ATP funding pledged to the project, as follows: 1 point: zero to 12% of total project cost 2 points: >12% to 25% of total project cost 3 points: >25% to 35% of total project cost 4 points: over 35% of total project cost 1 point: match provided in same project component for which ATP funds are requested Part B: Narrative Questions Detailed Instructions for: Question #8 QUESTION #8 USE OF CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS (CCC) OR A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CORPS (0 or -5 points) NOTE: All answers to are expected to follow the Instructions for all Narrative Questions” “Special included in this section of application. Failure to follow these special instructions will result in a loss of points.
Caltrans and the CTC consider this a Beta-Test version of the B/C Tool. Receiving constructive and honest feedback will be critical for the eventual development of the Tool to be used in Cycle 3 and beyond. With this goal in mind, applicants are highly encouraged to provide feedback on: The user interface, Tool Instructions, Types of Inputs, Calculation Logic, Inputs vs. Results, and recommended use in the future (including point valued assigned to results). Points will be awarded based on: 1) the demonstration that the Tool-inputs are appropriate as compared to this application, 2) Confirmation that the final B/C from the tool shows a value greater than 1.0, and 3) some constructive feedback was provided. Part B: Narrative Questions Detailed Instructions for: Question #7 QUESTION #7 Leveraging of NON-ATP funds (0-5 points) NOTE: All answers to are expected to follow the “Special Instructions for all Narrative Questions” included in this section of application. Failure to follow these special instructions will result in a loss of points. The application funding plan will show all federal, state and local funding for the project: (5 points max.) Points will be awarded based on the amount of the non-ATP funding pledged to the project, as follows: 1 point: zero to 12% of total project cost 2 points: >12% to 25% of total project cost 3 points: >25% to 35% of total project cost 4 points: over 35% of total project cost 1 point: match provided in same project component for which ATP funds are requested Part B: Narrative Questions Detailed Instructions for: Question #8 QUESTION #8 USE OF CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS (CCC) OR A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CORPS (0 or -5 points) NOTE: All answers to are expected to follow the “Special Instructions for all Narrative Questions” included in this section of application. Failure to follow these special instructions will result in a loss of points.
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