Community facilities plan, Currituck County, N.C

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN
CURRITUCK COUNTY

Currituck County
Community Facilities Plan and
Public Improvements Program

1978

Prepared For
Currituck County Board of Commissioners

Baxter Williams, Chairman Charlie Dozier
@ames M, VolivA) Vioe-Chairman. R, H. Ferrell
Ernie Bowden Albert C. Bradley, County Manager

Technical Assistance by

Howard T, Capps & Associates
Elizabeth City,, North Carolina

Community Facilities Plan and Public
Improvements Program
Currituck County

Page

I. Community Facilities Plan

A. Introduction 1

B. Existing and Projected Population 3

C. Governmental Organizations 7

D. Administration Facilities 7

E. Public Works/Public Services 9

1) Airport Site 9

2) Fire Protection 11

3) Solid Waste Management 14

4) Police Protection 15

5) Roads and Highways 16

6) Water Supply is

7) Sewage Treatment 19

F. Social and Cultural Services 20

1) Parks and Recreation 20

2) Schools 27

3) Medical Services 28

4) Library 29

G. Summary of Recommendations 30

II. Public Improvements Program 32

A. Introduction 32

B. Schedule of Improvements 32

C. Sources of Revenue 34

The preparation of this report was financed in part through a planning
grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

A. Introduction

1. Purpose

The primary purpose of this report is to assess the community

facilities and services, of Currituck County and to make projections on

future needs during the next ten years. This report is intended to

provide local officials, with community facility background information

to assist them in making policy and expenditure decisions, Bach

decision made concerning expenditure of tax dollars for services and

facilities should be well planned to ensure that the taxpayers of the

county are getting the maximum benefit from each tax dollar spent, Also,

every decision made concerning facilities and services has, a direct

impact on the desirability of Currituck County for economic development,

It is hoped that this report will serve as a guide and reference for

future decisions the county must make,

2. Scope
This report is an inventory and analysis of all existing public
facilities and services in Currituck County for the purpose of
determining the adequacy of the facilities in meeting present and future
needs. Recommendations are included for the improvement or correction
of present deficiencies and for meeting future demands.
This report supplies the background date which is needed to formulate
a Public Improvements Program. The Public Improvements Program will
list the suggested improvements which should ensure that the recommendations
in the Community Facilities Plan will be carried out as needed.

3. Methodolgy
Department heads and the County Manager were interviewed to obtain data
on existing facilities, policies, and proposed future facilities. From this
data, the various community facilities and services were analyzed and
compared to acceptable national or state standards. Present levels of
service were determined and capabilities for the future were determined.
Where deficiencies and needs were uncovered, recommendations for their
alleviation have been made.

B. Existing and Projected Population

Before any planning for community facilities can take place, the current

and projected population for the county must be examined,

As shown on Graph 1, the county's population has increased and decreased

sporadically since 1900, The net increase in population since 1900 has been

447 people, However, as also shown in Graph l, the Currituck County CAMA Land

Use Plan has projected a population in 1975 of 9,500 people based on a staff

count of housing units in the county In 1975 and multiplying that number by

3.5 persons per household. Table 2 reflects the distribution of the 1970

population by townships. Poplar Branch and Crawford Townships each had 35,7%

of the population, which is 2,487 people in each area, As illustrated on the

map, both of these townships, are located along the major thoroughfare on which

many residential units are concentrated,

As illustrated by Table 3, the County has been losing people in the 25-49

age group while at the same time increasing in number the 50-65 and over age

group, The loss of the 25-49 year old age group may be due to the lack of

job opportunities in the County while the 50 and over group find the area

attractive for retirement,

As also shown on Graph 1, the 1980 population projection calls for 13,500

people and 17,700 people by 1985, From 1975 to 1985 the population is projected

to practically double during the Planning period, As indicated in the CAMA

Land Use Plan, the primary reason for this large increase In expected population

is the spill-over effect Tidewater Virginia is beginning to have on the

County, If this. trend continues, there can be an expected increase in the

share of the total population Moyock Township has over that shown on Table 2.

As the population grows, citizens will require additional services and

facilities simply from the standpoint of a large number of citizens to be served,

III. Demand for Housing
Graph 1
Population and Population Projection

Source: 1970 census 1900 through 1970
1970 through 1985 CAMA Land Use Plan

Table 2
1970 Population by Township

Moyock Township
1,494 people
21.3% of Total

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Crawford Township POPLAR ON
2,487 people TWIK 010
35.7% of Total

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Poplar Branch Rio
2,487 people
35.7% of Total

Note; Percentage represents area share of total
1970 census of population which was 6,976
people

Table 3
Currituck County Age Distribution

Age 1950 1960 1970

0-14 1781 (28.7%) 2071 (31.4%) 1,951 (28.o%)
15-24 959 (15.5%) 831. (12.6%) 1,075 (15.4%)

25-34 797 (12.9%) 776 (11.7%) 732 (10.5%)

35-49 1168 (18.8%) 1204 (18.2%) 1,154 (16.5%)

50-64 911 (14.7%) 1050 (16.0%) 1,239 (17.8%)

65+ 585 (9.4%) 699 (10.1%) 825 (11.8%)

TOTAL 6@201 (100%) 6,601 (100%) 6,976 (100%)

Source: 1970 Census

C. Government Organization

Currituck County has a County Manager form of government, with the manager

serving as the chief administrator of the County responsible to the Currituck

County Board of Commissionem for administering all departments of county

government under the board's general control.

D. Administration Facilities

The Currituck County Courthouse located in Currituck, serves as the center

for the administration of the county's business. The original courthouse is

a pre-1869 structure with two later additions which together hold most of the

county's administration departments.

Specific information pertaining to this facility is available in the

"Government Space Needs Study" being prepared in conjunction with the

Community Facilities Plan.

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11@ Lower Currituck Fire Department
Crawford Fire Department
Moyack Fire Department
1@@ Knotts Island Fire Department
12@ Universal Pork Fire Department (private)
Airport
Library
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Court Noose
0 Medical Center
* Solid Waste Disposal Site (Containers)
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E. Public Works/Public Services

1. Airport Site

Although the Airport Site is presently being used as the sanitary land

fill for the county, it may hold the key to increasing the tax base to help

offset the cost that may be involved in providing services and facilities to

existing and projected population. Specifically, as shown on the County Airport

Site Sketch Development Plan, it would be possible to expand the underutilized

World War Hair strip to promote both the industrial and recreational potential

of the county. This development of the airport would make this area an

excellent location for industrial development with its relationship to the

air strip and to U.S. 158,which has good east-west and north-south connections.

This development would also be in keeping with goals stated in the CAMA Land

Use Plan and the Resource Conservation and Development Plan. Specifically,

the following goals were discussed.

CAM& Plan:

Industrial Development.
The County, with State assistance, should try to encourage appropriate
industries to locate in Currituck.
Development of the airport industrial site is recommended.

RC&D Plan:

37-6005-053-101 - promote industry that will employ residents, preferably
recreational, Currituck County
Purpose: To increase job opporunities and diversify tax base,
Sponsor: Community Facilities and Services Resource Committee and County
Manager.
Benefits: More income to county for a higher standard of living,
Assistance: Organizational, technical and financial.

37-6005-053-102 - Develop Maple Airstrip, Currituck County
Purpose: More efficient transportation that will promote industry
and recreational business,
Sponsor: Community Facilities and Services Resource Committee,
Albemarle Resource Planning and Development Commission and
Aviation Division of State Department of Transportation.
Benefits: More income for the people of county and provide easy access
tolrecreational and business facilities of county,
Assistance: Technical and financial.

The site, which is presentiy under a 25-year lease with the State of North

Carolinapeonsists of approximately 550 acres. As shown on the Sketch Plan,

the site has the potential of providing a 101 acre centrally located recreation

area, thirteen or more industrial sites, an air strip, and an additional county

facility site adjacent to Central Elementary School. As stated earlier, this

site has a great deal of potential;and it should be looked at very carefully

in the near future to determine, in detail, its highest and best use. The

purpose of the Sketch Plan is to give a general indication of the many uses

that could be put on the site that would meet present needs of the county.

Recommendations:

a) Discuss with the State of North Carolina the possibility of either a long-

term lease agreement or the cost involved in purchasing property from the

State.

b) Determine feasibility of developing sites in this location.

c) Determine feasibility of developing one large county-wide park to the

rear of Central School.

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2. Fire Protection

Fire portection is provided by five volunteer fire departments located

throughout the county, as shown on the County Facilities Map.

Lower Currituck Fire Department

The Lower Currituck Fire Department is located on U.S. 158 at Grandy.

The station serves the lower portion of the county and is staffed by 25

volunteer firemen. Equipment includes the following: 1965 Ford Howe

Pumper, 600 gallon capacity with . .500 gallons per minute pumping capacity;

1973 Howe, 1,000 gallons, 750 pumping capacity; 1955 Ford gas truck.

Crawford Fire Department

The Crawford Fire Department is located on U.S. 158 approximately three-

quarters of one mile west of Barco. The station is a renovated service station

that serves the Barco or central part of the county. Equipment includes the

following:

1 1975 American LaFrance Truck
1,000 gpm pumping capacity, 500 gallons capacity

1 1943 International Tanker
2,350 gallons

1 1946 Ford 500 Gallon Pumper
(500)

1 1943 Seagraves 750 gallon pumper
(500)

This station anticipates receiving a 1967 Chevrolet Tanker-Pumper

combination 1,500 gallons/500 gallons per minute. Civil Defense

truck that carries generator and extraction equipment.

The station is staffed by 20 volunteers.

Moyock Fire Department

The Moyock Fire Department is located on a secondary road northeastof

the Southern Railroad lines running parallel to U.S. 168 through lvbyock.

The station is staffed by 15 volunteers that serve Moyock and the surrounding

northern. portion of the county. Equipment available at the station includes

the following:

1967 Chevrolet Darling Pumper with a capacity of 750 gallons and a

pumping capacity of 500 gallons per minute.

1 1962 Ford 700 gallon truck

1 1953 WC 2,800 gallon water tanker

2 4x4 Dodge Truck for Civil Defense

Knotts Island Fire Department

The Knotts Island station is located on N.C. highway 615. The station

serves the Knotts Island area of the county with 15 volunteer fireman.

Equipment includes the following:

2 Pumper 500 gallon trucks

Universal Park Fire Department

This department is located at Universal Mobile Home Park on State Road

1218. This department serves the park with 10 volunteer firemen and the

following equipment:

Ward LaFrance 750 gallon per minute pumbing capacity, 250 gallons carrying

capacity truck. Also, one gas truck is used as tanker. The equipment must

remain in the open due to the lack of a structure for storage when the equip-

ment is not in use. The area is served by five volunteers.

At the present time and during the planning period the five departments

discussed above will serve the needs of the county. The special fire district

tax should be continued to provide needed revenue to keep all of these

facilities in operation.

As discussed earlier, the county anticipates a substantial increase in

population during the planning period. Much of this development can be

expected to take place along the sound in the form of vacation or retirement

homes orin the form of mobile homes located in the northern part of the

county. As the population increases,the county should keep a close watch

on development patterns through the building inspection department to ensure

that adequate fire protection is being provided in growth areas of the

county. Also, if the access problem to the Outer Banks can be resolved

during the planning period, the county can anticipate substantially more

construction to take place,which will create a need to provide fire protection

to the Outer Banks..

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3. Solid Waste Management

Solid waste managment for the mainland is presently being handled

under private contract utilizing three sites in the county, Site 1 is

located near the intersection of state road 1111 and 1113 at Spot. This

site is a public solid waste disposal area with container. Site 2 is

located at the northern end of the county on state road 1227. This area

also has solid waste disposal containers open to the public. The

county's sanitary land fill area is located near the center of the county

on the Airstrip north of U.S. 158. Although the county's present system

works,additional sites throughout the county would make disposal of solid

waste easier and reduce the possibility of dumping in unauthorized areas.

Knotts Island is being served under private contract through Chesapeake,

Virginia. The southern portion of the Outer Banks is being served from

Dare County with the northern portion being served with a small landfill

near Carova Beach. Although this system for the Outer Banks is sufficient

with the present low population, solid waste disposal will become increasingly

difficult as the area develops, The county building and permit inspection

department should monitor this area closely to provide adequate time to

plan for the management of solid waste in this area.

4. Police Protection

Police protection is provided by the county sheriff's department which

is housed ta the county courthouse complex. The department has 11 full

time officers plus the sheriff and 2 part time staff members. Seven

vehicles are utilized by the department and currently rangefrom 1974 to

1977 models. Based on discussions with Sheriff Newbern, the department

puts more miles on cars during winter months because of additional patrolling

required in areas of vacation homes left vacant during the winter. Cars

average between 30,000 to 35,000 miles per year and are normally replaced

after approximately 100,000 miles of use. The county jail is located in the

1954 addition to the county courthouse. The jail has a design capacity of

18 people with approximately 1,020 square feet utilized by the jail, The

jail has adequate space to meet minimum standards for the segregation of

females and juveniles. Based on a 1977 survey of the facility by the North

Carolina Department of Human Resources, Division of Facility Services,the

jail meets all construction material requirements and has adequate isolation

cell facilities. Four Areas that the jail does not provide were sited but

are normally only found in jails that have been recently constructed. The

jail does not provide a separate visiting area, conference area for attorneys

or clergymen, clinic area or properly secured booking area. The jail should

provide adequate services to the county during the planning period under

existing state laws.

Recommendations

1. 4 additional walkie-talkies should be provided for officers to

permit constant contact with dispatcher,

2. Purchase mug camera,

5. Roads and Highways

Currituck County has approximately 70.7 miles of primary roads which

indclude U.S. 158, U.S. 168, and North Carolina 34. There are appoximately

168 miles of secondary roads with approximately 71 miles being unpaved,

which represents approximately 42% of all secondary roads in the county.

The primary transportation needs during the planning period include the

widening of N.C. 34/U.S. 158 to handle the continuously increasing volume

of traffic using this route to the Outer Banks. Improved access to the

Currituck Outer Banks and to Knotts Island. Specific goals pertaining to

these concerns were established in the M% Land Use Plan and are shown by priority

on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Vajor Thoroughfares: Goals and Objectives from CAMA Land Use Plan
The NC 168/NC 34/US 158 Corridor should be four-laned. The first phase
of the project should be in the Grandy area. Plans for the proposed high
span bridge at Coinjock should include relocation assistance to tourist-
oriented businesses, A causeway should be built from Knotts Island to
the Outer Banks. Ferry service between Currituck and Knotts Island should
be increased to allow Knotts Island residents to participate in County
affairs and to provide access to the Outer Banks via Knotts Island.
To provide access to the Outer Banks via Knotts Island.

The widening of U.S. 158 from Barco to Point Harbor is scheduled for

improvement by 1984 in the North Carolina Department of Transportation Highway

Improvement Plan, The improvement is estimated to cost 17.5 million dollars,

with acquisition of right-of-way scheduled to begin in fiscal year 1982 at

a cost of 5 million dollars. Actual construction is scheduled to begin in

1984 at a cost of 12,5 million dollars, The high level bridge over the

Intercoastal Waterway at Coinjock will be coordinated with the U.S. 158

improvements,and when completed will eliminate the existing bottleneck

caused by the frequent opening of the existing bridge at Coinjock to permit

boats to pass through Coinjock on the Intercoastal Waterway.

The present winter schedule for the Knotts Island Ferry requires

approximately a two-hour wait between trips,and the present ferry has

a maximum capacity of appoximately 6 vehicles. Because this is the only

link Knotts Island residents have with the mainland of Currituck, increased

service would permit more frequent, visits to the mainland to conduct

county and other business.

As indicated in the CAMA goals and objectivesa causeway to the northern

portion of the Outer Banks has been recommended, This route would utilize

N.C. 615 to provide access from Virginia. The Knotts Island Ferry and N.C.

615 would be used for access for the Currituck mainland,

Recommendations

Monitor N.C. DOT Highway Improvements Program to ensure that the improvement

scheduled for 1984 remains on schedule.

When the Department of Transportation has established where the right-of-way

is going to be locatedadopt this location as part of the County@s official

thoroughfare plan. This would permit the county planning board to have future

subdivision developers take this right-of-way into consideration during their

subdivision planning, It would also permit the county to require the developer

to dedicate any property falling within the proposed right-of-way to the

state for highway purposes,

The planning board should review,frontyard setback requirements in the

zoning ordinance for each of the zoning classifications shown on the zoning

map along the U.S. 158 corridor. Special setback requirements may be

necessary to prevent construction within areas that will be needed in 19@84

for highway widening,

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6. Water Supply

Four privately-owned water supply systems are presently in use

serving Universal Trailer Park, Walnut Island, Tulls Bay Colony and

Wedgewood Lake Subdivision, The design capacity of Universal Park

is unknown but the following design capacities are available for the,

three other systems.

Facility Design Capacity
Walnut Island 105 GPM
Tulls Bay 45 GPM
Wedgewood 84 GPM

Well yield

For the remaining population of the county,individual shallow wells-are

relied on for water supply,including developments on the Outer Banks. If

and when access problems to the Outer Banks are resolved,additional growth

can continue to take place at a pace that will probably have a direct

relaitonship to the ease of access to the area. Asthis development takes

place,the use of individual wells will become less desirable because of the
extremely limited supply of ground water, With the 6,500 *recorded lots on

the Outer Banks,the installation of a central water system will be required

to permit individual property owners to utilize their property.

Recommendations

1) Work toward the establishment of a county-wide'water system using

MrJU Grant f unds.

2) Hold public meetings to discuss water system and the desires of

Currituck County citizens to have such a system.

William F. Freeman Associates
Regional Wbter Resburce'Management Stl4ar 1975

7. Sewage System

Two privately-owned sewage treatment facilities existing in

the county. Universal Park has a design capacity of 100,000 gallons per

day and Walnut Island has only a collection system that requires the

effluents to be collected from the system and trucked off-site.

The remaining population of the county is served by septic tank.

The county sanitarian provides assistance in determining the suitability

of sites for septic tank systems,

F. Social and Cultural Services

Parks and Recreation

Although the county does not presently have a recreation department or

program, recreational opportunities are being provided to both adults and

children through the Community Schools Project which began in the county in

March of this year. This program, which works in conjunction with the

School Board and College of The Albemarle,has been able to provide activities

such as slimnastics, cake decorating, arts and crafts, gymnastics, day camp

and adult softball tournaments, These activities normally take place on

school property after normal school hours,which makes maximum utilization of

the school facilities, The following recreational equipment and facilities

are presently available in the bounty, (See Recreation Facilities Plan)

a. Moyock School

2 Swings I Parallel bars
1 Sli ding board 2 Pull up bars
1 Monke y bar 2 Basketball goals
2 Softball fields Fenced tennis court

b. Camp Coleman

2 Tennis courts
Swimming area

c, Wbodleigh Boat Ramp

Dirt boat ramp
2 Boat docks

d, Knotts I81and.Sohool

Pull-up bars Paved basketball court
Swing Merry-go-round
Monkey bars Softball field
Sliding board

e, Knotts Island Boat Ramp

Knotts Island Ferry Landing

f. Knapp School

One large multi-purpose court with 8 basketball goals, 2 volleyball

court areas (earth), 1 lighted softball field (fenced), 1 unlighted

softball field.

g. Currituck County High School

Lighted track and football field
Softball field

h. Coinjock Access Area

Concrete boat ramp

i. Poplar Branch Access Area

Concrete boat ramp

J. Grigg School

2 Basketball areas
2 Softball fields,
2 Volleyball play areas.
2 Swings (Very poor condition)
Playground equipment (very poor condition)

k. Hog Quarter Boat Ramp

Boat dock area
Earth boat ramp

In the establishment of a recreation system for the countythe use

of existing school property is the most cost effective way to approach

establishing a program. The following national standards have been estab-

lished to give guidance in setting up a recreation program.

A-11 standards, however, are relative rather than absolute requirements,

and should serve as guidelines or criteria to aid in the planning and decision-

making process. These standards help point to deficiencies in the provision

of adequate park and recreation areas within a community. The standards used

in this report are those recommended by the National Recreation and Park

As,sociation (.NRPA), Their basic minimum standard is one acre of recreation

space for every one hundred (100) persons, This standard has also been

accepted by the State Office of Recreation Resources and the National

Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Standards have also been established for

various types of recreation facilities and have been listed below.

A. Standards by Classification and Population Ratio

Acres/ Size Population Service
Classification 1000 People Range Served Area '

Playlots 2,500 sq. ft. 500-2,500 Sub-neighborhood
to 1 acre

Vest pocket parks 2,500 sq. ft. 500-2,500 Sub-neighborhood
to 1 acre

Neighborhood parks 2.5 14in. 5 acres 2,000-10,000 1/4-1/2 mile
up to 20 acres

District parks 2.5 20-100 acres 10,000-50,000 1/2-3 miles

*Not applicable

B. Standards for Special Facilities

Standard/
Facility (Outdoor) 1000 people Comrent

Baseball Diamonds 1 per 6,000 Regulation 901

Softball Diamonds 1 per 3,000
(and/or youth
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Tennis Courts 1 per 2,000 Best in
battery of 4

Basketball Courts 1 per 500

C. Space Standards for District Parks

Area in Acres
Facility or Unit Park Adjoining School Separate Park

Play apparatus area - pre-school .35 .35

Play apparatus - older children .35 .35

Paved multi-purpose courts 1.25 1.75

Tennis complex 1.00 1.00

Recreaticn center building 1.00

Sports fields 1.00 10.00

Senior citizens' complex 1.90 1.90

Open or "free play" area 2.00 2.00

Archery range .75 .75

Swimming pool 1.00 1.00

Outdoor theater .50 .50

Ice rink (artificial) 1.00 1.00

Family picnic area 2.00 2.00

Outdoor classroom area 1.00 1.00

Golf practice hole .75

Off-street parking -1.50 3.00**

Subtotal 15.60 28-35

Landscaping (buffer & special
areas) 3.00 6.00

Undesignated space (10%) -1.86 3.43

Total 20-46 acres 37.78 acres

*Provided by Jr. or Sr. High School
**Based on 330 cars @ 400 sq. ft. per car

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for North Carolina
includes reconurxendations for recreational facilities located in nonurban
areas. These recommendations include the following:

D. (BOR Class II) General Outdoor Recreation Areas
1. Subclass 08 - Diq@rict Park
Basic Concept - Nbr6' remotely located from urban centers than
Clas-sY-areasI the intensively developed district park serves the
residents Of one or more nonurban commmiti6s and may be developed
in conjmctian with a secondary county school. Through the pro-
vision of a recreation center building, fleld areas, hard surface
areas, apparatus, open space, and landscaped areas, this type of
recreaticn area accommodates a variety of indoor and outdoor,
active and passive recreaticn desires of all ages. The surface
area is usually developed so that from 75% to 90% is-for active
recreation pursuits with the remaining portion being natural. Its
primary use occurs during day and evening hours.

Size - Approximately twenty to fifty acres.

Service Radius Generally fifteen to twenty miles maximum.

Features - Interpretive facilities, water related and enhanced
areas, -natural areas, open field areas.

Activities - Self-directed outdoor experience.

Responsibility - Single county or cooperative agreement between
two or more counties, single municipality or cooperative agreement
between two or more municipalities, or any combination of the
aforementioned.

2. Subclass 09 - County Park

Basic Concept - More remotely located from urban centers than
Class T-areas, the extensively developed county park serves the
residents of a subregian comprising either several municipalities,
a large nanurban area, or any combination of the two. The more
extensive passive and active outdoor recreation desires of people
for day and weekend use are accommodated (i.e.p canping, picnicking,
water activities, hiking, nature appreciation, etc. ). These areas
are commonly developed so that 50% of the surface area is developed
for extensive recreation use of the land while the remaining 50%
of the land is maintained in a natural state.

Size - Approximately 100 to 500 acres.

Service Radius - Generally 30 miles maximum.
Featu@es - Interpretive facilities 'water related and enhanced'
areas, natural areas, open field areas.

Activities - Self-directed outdoor experience.
Responsibility - Single county or cooperative agreement between
two or more counties, single municipality or cooperative agreement
between two or more municipalities, or any combination of the
aforementianed.

E. (BOR Class III) State Park

1. Subclass 14 - Regional State Park
Basic Conc!pt - k@en more remote from urban centers than Clasc; I
and IT areas, these sit"is serve.residents of North Carolina on a
regional basis. Enphasis is on providing a quality natural environ-
ment within a one-hour drive of regianal population centers. These
areas are usually developed to an extent that only 5 to 10% of the
surface area is for intensive human use with the remainder being
maintained in a natural state. Use is primarily of the day and
weekend type although some areas provide vacation facilities.

Size - Approximately 500 to several thousand acres.

Service Radius Generally 50 miles.

Features - Natural areas, water access, camping and picnicking
areas, 'Tralls.

Activities - Interpretive programs, various self-directed
outdoor recreation experiences.

Respcnsibility - State government.

The Open Space and Recreatian Plan for Region R, prepared in May, 1975,
recomwnds that because of the lack of county recreaticnal facilities through-
out the region each county should consider at least one park such as a
County Park BOR Class I, Subclass 09, or a District Park.BOR Class II, Subclass
08. The report also recommended that facilities such as picnic areas, multi-
purpose courts, nature trails, sitting areas, playground equipment and swim-
ming facilities be ccnsidered for such a park. It further suggested that
a site with significant buffer areas be obtained for this central recreational
facility.

Tabl e III
Recreational Space Need Projections
Based on Current and Projected Population
...Acres Needed for-
Year Population Recreation and Open Space

1975 91500 95,0

1980 13@500 135,0

1985 17,700 177,0

Note; Population figures based on projections in CAMA Land Use Plan prepared
in 1975,

As indicated in Table III, Currituck County has a current need fQr apprQ4@-

mately,95,0 acres that could be used for recreational activities, with a

projected need for 177,0 acrea. by 1985,

The use of a portion of the airstrip site as suggested earlier would

allow the county to meet its recreational needs with one centrally located

recreation facility ajacent to Central School. The school grounds could

then be used for recreational purposesthrough the Community Schools Program

to supplement the county park.

Recommendations

Have the Recreation Advisory Committee prepare a recreation questionnaire

and distribute to citizens to see what type of recreation program they would

like to see in the county,

Prepare a Recreation and Open Space Plan for the county,

Make determination on desirability of developing a portion of the airstrip

site as a centrally located recreation facility,

Apply for BOR grant to develop site mentioned above or other site in the

county.

Investigate the use of Resource Conservation and Development Funds to

develop better access to the Sound with parking and picnic facilities as

mentioned in the CAMA Land Use Plan,

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REf,f!9811QN FACILITIE ......
I Moyock School
2 Camp Coleman
3 Woodleigh Boat ftmp
4 Knotts Island School
5 Knotts Island Boat Romp
6 Knapp Schaal
7 Central School
8 Curritue It County High School
9 CoInjock Access Area
10 Poplar Branch Access Area
I IGriggs School
12 Hog 0oarter Boat Romp

Public Improvements Program Recreation facilities
HMARD T. CAPPS;
Currituck County, North Carolina Community Facilities Plan
A.&L.A. A"".A.Ilt

2. Schools

The county currently has a total of six schools in the system with

four elementary, one junior high school and one senior high school. Knotts

Island School and Moyock Elementary school have both had recent additions

completed. The high school has been in use for approximately 2 years. Based

on the CAMA Land Use Plan, the recently completed addition to Moyock and

Knotts Island Schools should make the system adequate throughout the planning

period.

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3. Medical Services

Medical Services are provided from the Currituck Medical Center located

on N.C. Highway 34 west of Currituck. The office has a staff of 3 full-time,

and 2 part-time employees.

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The office consists of approximately 1,725 square feet with three

examination rooms. Currently and in the future the staff will need additional

space to efficiently perform labratory work and examinations. There is a

current need for separate space for hearing and vision examinations as well

as a separate room in which to change clothes,

Office space is needed for two sanitarians that are presently sharing

an office which has appro-.@Lnately 90 square feet which is only 4.5 square

feet per person.

Recommendations

Investigate possibility of purchasing surplus federal property mobile

home that could be added to back of building for additional space mentioned

above.

During the next 5 years have an architect work with the staff to determine

the most economical way to expand existing structure to better serve patients.

4. Library

The Currituck Library presently owns approximately 29,000 books. This

represents 2.9 books per capita)which is .9 above that needed per capita

according to the North Carolina Library Association which recommends 2 books

per capita. The American Library Assoblation recommends between 2 and 4

books per capita. The following services are provided by the library.

a. Materials which are lent include books, periodicals, recordings,

framed art, cassettes, 16mm films, and projection and sound equipment

b, Other materials available include microfilm, newspapers, and

reference books

c. Reference

d, Inter-library loan (state-wide)

e, Programs for all ages, including weekly story hours

f, Shut-in service

g. Bookmobile service

h,. Voter registration

i, Photocopying

Needs of the library include more staff, landscaping around building,

more outside lighting to discourage vandals, During the next five years

there will be a need for three additional staff members, new bookmobile and

steel shelves to replace temporary stacks.

G. Summary of Recommendations

Airport Site_

a) Discuss with the State of North Carolina the possibility of either

a long-term agreement or the cost involved in purchasing property from

the State.

b) Determine feasibility of developing sites in this location..

c) Determine feasbility of developing one large county-wide park to

the rear of Central School.

Solid Waste Management

Existing sanitary landfill area needs a minimum of one truck with

front end loader 30,000 lb. class,

Police Protection

a) Four (4) additional walkie-talkies should be provided for officers

to permit constant contact with dispatcher.

b) Purchase mug camera.

Roads and Highways

Monitor N.C. DOT Highway Improvements Program to ensure that the

improvements scheduled for 1984 remains on schedule.

When the Department of Transporation ahs established where the right-of-

way is going to be located, adopt this location as part of the County's

official thoroughfare plan. This would permit the county planning board to

have future subdivision developers take this right-of-way into consideration

during their subdivision planning. It would also permit the county to require

the developer to dedicate any property falling within the proposed right-of-

way to the State for highway purposes.

The planning board should review frontyard setback requirements in the

zoning ordinance for each of the zoning classifications shown on the zoning

map along the U.S. 158 corridor. Special setback requirements may be

necessary to prevent construction within areas that will be needed in 1984

for highway widening.

Water Supply

a) Work toward the establishment of a county-wide water system using

FmHA Grant funds.

b) Hold public meetingsto discuss water system and the desires of

Currituck County citizens to have such a system.

Parks and Recreation

Have the Recreation Advisory Committee prepare a recreation question-

naire and distribute to citizens to see what type of recreation program

they would like to see in the county.

Prepare a Recreation and Open Space Plan for the county.

I&ke a determination on desirability of developing a portion of the

airstrip site as a centrally located recreation facility.

Apply for BOR grant to develop site mentioned above or other site in

the county.

Investigate the use of Resource Conservation and Development funds to

develop better access to the Sound with parking and picnic facilitiea as

mentioned in the CAMA Land Use Plan,

Medical Services

Investigate possibility of purchasing surplus federal property mobile

home that could be added to back of building for additional space mentioned

above.

During the next 5 years have an architect work with the staff to

determine the most economical way to expand existing structure to better

serve patients.
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II. Public Improvements Program

A. Introduction

The Community Facilities Plan has made an assessment of existing

community facilities and servicea of Currituck County in an effort to estab-

lish future needs the county can anticipate during the next 6 years. The

Public Improvements Program section is intended to outline a general.schedule

of events to take place during the planning period to ensure that future

needs are being met. This section of the report also provides information

on various funding sources for program implementation.

B, Schedule of Improvements

Improvements have been listed in fiscal periods of three years to

retain flexibility in administration of this program.

Improvements Source o*f Funds
Airport Site 1978-1981

Prepare detail study for development of Airport Development Assistance
airport facility and industrial sites Funds

Prepare BOR application for development G. R.
of county park adjacent to Central
School

Develop County Park adjacent to Central B.O.R, Grant 50%
School if long-term lease or purchase CPRC Funds 30%
can be arranged with State, Local Funds 20%

Solid Waste Management

Purchase truck with front-end loader G. R,
30,000 lb, class for county sanitary Revenue Sharing
landfill area

Purchase additional trash containers Community Facility
if county implements 6 site disposal Loan F.H.A.
sytem as suggested or G. R.

Medical Services Source of Funds

Purchase mobile unit for medical Surplus Federal Property
center expansion

Police Protection

Purchase mug camera LEAA funds or G. R.

Purchase 4 walkie-talkies LEAA funds

Replace all 1974 through 1976 cars LEAA funds or G. R.
with 100,000 miles or that are in
poor condition

1982-1985

Police Protection

Replace all 1977 through 1980 LFAA funds or G, R,
patrol cars with 100,000 miles
or more

Solid Waste Management

Replace containers if necessary Revenue Sharing or G. R,

Parks and Recreation

Purchase and develop water based R.C. & D. Funds 50%
recreation site based on Recreation C,P,R,C, 20%
and Open Space Plan Local 20%

Library

Provide outside lighting State aid to Public Libraries

Steel shelves for books Revenue Sharing

Purchase new bookmobile G. R.

LEAA Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
G. R. General Revenue
C.P.R.C. - Coastal Plains Regional Commission

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Sources of Revenue

A. Administration
1. 14.2161Governmental Management - Technical Assistance and Information
Services

Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban
Development

The objectives are to strengthen State, Regional and local governments
by providing technical assistance and information on organization
structure, use of resources, program management and evaluation,, and
project administration and coordination. No direct financial assistance
is provided but technical assistance and information are available on
request through the area HUD office.

B. Civil Defense/Rescue Squad

1. 12.315 Civil Defense - Personnel and Administrative Expenses

Defense Civil Preparednes,a -Agency, Department of Defense

These matching funds pay thesalaries and benefits of State and local
civil defense employees, along with administrative expenses, including
travel. All local applications are sent to the State civil defense
agency for approval. Funding is based on 50 per cent Federal funds
and 50 per cent State or local funds.

2_. 12.319 Civil Defense - System Maintenance Services

Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, Department of Defense

These matching grants provide for the annual recurring and maintenance
costs of State and local civil defense communication and warning systems.
Training of emergency personnel is also conducted under this program.
All local applications must be approved by the State civil defense agency.

3. 12.321 Civil Defense - State and Local Supporting Systers__EqUpment

Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, Department of Defense

These matching funds purchase emergency equipment to establish an
attack and communications system, and special items of equipment such
at rescue, mass care and training equipment. All local applications
must be approved by the State civil defense agency.

C, Community Design

1. 45.001 Promotion of the Arts - Architecture and Environmental Arts

National En-dowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and
the Humanities

These grants may be used for projects fostering progessional education
and development, environmental education and public awareness, research,
1 These numbers are the catalog numbers used in the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance which should be referred to for more information.

and design projects in architecture, landscape architecture, urban
design, industrial and environmental design. Grants must be matched
dollar-for-dollar, with non-Federal funds.

D. Community Development

1. 14.219 Community Development Block Grants/Discretionary Grants

Community planning and development, Department of Housing and Urban
Development

This program combines many previous programs of HUD. Eligible activi-
ties are acquisition, rehabilitation or consturetion of certain public
works facilities and improvements, clearance, housing rehabilitation,
code enforcement, relocation payments and assistance, administrative
expenses, and completing existing urban renewal projects. Communities
are resticted from constructing or rehabilitating public facilities
for the general conduct of government and certain community-wide
facilities. Preapplications are filed and if the applicant rates high
against the criteria a full application is requested. No matching funds
required.

E. Community Facilities and Services

1. 10-414 Resource Conservation and Development Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

These loan funds may be used for 1) rural community public outdoor-
oriented water based recreational facilities 2) soil and water,
development, conservation, control and use facilities, 3) shift-in-
land use facilities 4) community water storage facilities; and
5) special purpose equipment to carry out the above purposes. Project
must be located in an authorized RCD area. Application is made at the
local Farmers Home Administration office. Approval is made by the
State Director.

2. 10-418 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

Funds may be used for the installation, repair, improvement or expansion of
a rural water system including di'strIbution lines. well. -Dum-Ding facilities
and costs related thereto. The installation, repair, improvement, or
expansion of a rural waste disposal system including the collection, and
treatment of sanitary, storm and solid wastes. Assistance is available
in the form of loans and project grants and applications are made through
the local Farmers Home Administration office.
3. 10-423 Community Facilities Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

The.objective of this program is to construct, enlarge, extend, or
otheiivi�e improve community facilities providing essential services to

rural residents. Community facilities include but are not limited -'U-c;
those providing or supporting overall community development such as
fire and rescue services, transportation, traffic control, community,
so6ial, cultural, health and recreation benefits.

4. 11-300 Economic Development - Grants and loans for Public Works and Deve-
lopment Facilities

Economic Development Administration,, Department of Commerce

These grants are for such public facilities as water and sewer system,
access roads to industrial parks or areas, port facilities, railroad
sidings and spurs, public tourism facilities,, vocational schools, flood
control projects and site improvements for industrial parks. Other
criteria have been established but the overall goal is assisting in
the construction of public facilities needed to initiate and encourage
long-term economic growth in designated geographic areas.

5. 11-304 Economic Development - Public Works Impact Projects

Economic Development, Department of Commerce

This program is set up to fund the construction of public facilities
to provide immediate jobs to the unemployed and underemployed in the
project area. The basic grant rate is 80 per cent and usually requires
local funds for the rest. Applicatiors are made through the regional EDA
office.

6. 11-307 Economic Development - Special Economic Development and Adjustment
Assistance Program (Economic Adjustment Program)

Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce

Grants may be made to develop or carry out a plan for economic development
or adjustment for any of the following: public facilities, public services,
business development, planning, rent supplements, mortgage payment assistance,
research technical assistance, training relocation of individuals, or other
assistance appropriate to carry out an approved plan. Applicatimsart made
through the regional EDA office.

7. 66-418 Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works

Office of Water and Hazardous Materials, Environmental Protection Agency

These funds are provided for the construction of municipal wastewater treat-
ment works. Pretreatment of industrial wastes and user charges are required.
Any municipal, intermunicipal, State at interstate agency having jurisdic-
tion over disposal of wastes may apply for the 75 per cent Federal funding.

F. Economic Development

1. 10-424 Industrial Development Grants

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

Grant funds may be used to finance industrial sites in rural areas
including the acquisition and development of land and the construction,
conversion, enlargement, repair or modernization of buildings, plants,
machinery, equipment, access streets and roads, parking areas, trans-
portation serving the site, utility extensions, necessary water supply
and waste disposal facilities, pollution control and abatement inci-
dental to site development, fees and refinancing. The application is
handled by the local Farmers Home Administration office and gets final
approval by the State Farmers Home Administration Director.

2. 1.300 Economic Development - Grants and loans for Public Works and
Development Facilities

Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce

These grants are for such public facilities as water and sewer systems,
access roads to industrial parks or areasY port facilities, railroad
sidings and spurs, public tc-arism facilities, vocational schools, flood
control projects and site improvements for industrial parks. Other
criteria have been established but the overall goal is assisting in
the construction of public facilities needed to initiate and encourage
long-term economic growth in designated geographic areas.

3. 11.305 Economic Development - Technical Assistance

Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce

Grants and contracts to provide information, data and know-how in
evaluating land/or shaping projects and progrwi-O related to economic
development. Applications are made through the regional EDA office.

4. 11-307 Economic Development - Special Economic Development and Ad-
justment Assistance Program (Economic Adjustment Program)

Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce

Grants may be made to develop or carry out a plan for economic deve-
lopment or adjustment for any of the following: public facilities,
public services, business development, planning, rent supplements,
mortgage payment assistance, research technical assistance, training,
relocation of individuals, or other assistance appropriate to carry
out an approved plan. Applications are made through. the regional EDA
office.

5. 11-308 Grants to States for Supplemental and Basic funding of Titles
I, II and IV Activities (Section 304 grants)

Economic Development Administration., Department of Commerce

Through grants or loans,funds are provided to construct public works
such as water and sewer systems, industrial parks, access roads', public
tourism facilities, vocational schools and flood control projects or to
provide business development loans. Certain conditions are set by EDA.
Under Section 304, funds are apportioned to states based on statutory
formula. Eligible projects which are selected by the states may be
financed from these allocations. Applications are handled through the
state governor's office.

6. 17.232 Comprehensive Employment and Training Programs

Manpower Administration, Department of Labor

These programs have the objective of providing job training and employment
opportunities for economically disadvantaged, unemployed, and underemployed
persons. There are several different programs each with different
restrictions and funding levels. Applications are handled through the
regional organization and the state.

7. 28.002 Technical Assistance

Coastal Plains Regional Commission

The purpose of this program is to engage in:

1) Investigations and studies which evaluate the needs of the region
for economic development
2) Research and planning for developing the potentialities related to
economic development
3) Demonstration projects and training programs. All proposed projects
must relate to the needs identified in the Commission's comprehensive
economic development plan. Application is handled through the state
by the Governor's representative to the Coastal Plains Regional
Commission.

8. 49-011 Community Economic Development (Special Impact)

Community Services Administration

This program promotes community-based economic development. Funds are
providedfor a variety of investment ventures which will create jobs for
poverty area residents. Applicants must be nonprofit community development
corporations in the area where development is to take place. Federal
funds must be matched by at least 10 percent of the total grant, either
in cash contributions or in kind.

G. Environmental Protection

1. 66.418 Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works

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Office of Water and Hazardous Materials, Environmental Protection
Agency

These funds are provided for the construction of municipal wastewater
treatment works. Pretreatment of industrial wastes and user charges
are required. Any municipal, intermunicipal, State or interstate -
agency having jurisdiction over disposal of wastes may apply for the
75 per cent Federal funding.

2. 66.602 Environmental Protection - Consolidated

Special Purpose Grants

Grants Administration Division, Office of Planning and Management,
Environmental Protection Agency

This program consolidates special purpose grants into one program. Grant
funds may be used for costs specifically incurred in the conduct of
environmental projects in accordance with the purpose enumerated in the
approved application. Applications will be submitted to the appropriate
EPA Regional office or Headquarters office.

H. Funding

1. Revenue Sharing

U. S. Department of the Treasury

Revenue sharing is a program administered by the Federal government -that
the town does not have to apply to. The use of the funds is, within
broad limitations, left to the town officials to decide.

2. 28.003 Coastal Plains Supplements to Federal Grant-in-Aid

Coastal Plains Regional Commission

Grant-in-aid supplements provide a portion of the local share of
Federal grant-in-aid programs for the construction or equipping of
facilities or the acquisition of land when the community, because of
its economic situation, cannot supply the matching share. Total
Federal assistance cannot exceed 80 per cent of eligible project
costs. The State or community must finance the remaining project
costs, not less than 20 per cent. Applications are handled through
the Governor's representative for CPRC affairs.

I. Historic Preservation

1. 15.904 Historic Preservation

National Park Service, Department of the Interior

Funds related to historic preservation are provided to the State Historic
Preservation Officer. These funds can be used to administer the state's
historic preservation program including acquisition and restoration of
properties. Local property owners of National Register properties (in-
cluding historic districts)-may be able to use this program as a source
of funds for property improvements. Funds dispersed to eligible com-
munities under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 may be
used as the non-Federal match in a historic preservation grant.

2. 45.001 Promotion of the Arts-Architecture and Environmental Arts

National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and
the Humanities

These grants may be used for projects fostering professional education
and development, environmental education and public awareness, research,
and design projects in architecture, landscape architecture, urban, in-
terior, industrial and environmentaldesign. Grants must be matched
dollar-for-dollar, with non-Federal funds.

J. Law Enforcement

1. 16.501 Law Enforcement Assistance - Discretionary Grants (Safe Streets,
Crime Control)

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Department of Justice

These funds are not subject to strict use requirements but the grants
are to be designed to test hypotheses through demonstration projects
aimed at achieving a specific objective. Local applications must get
state approval before official LEAA filing.

2. 16.503 Law Enforcement.Assistance - Technical Assistance

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Department of Justice

Consistent with availability of LEAA resources and technical assistance
priorities, consultant services are provided upon request where a need
is indicated. The request first is directed to the appropriate State
planning agency which may service the request or refer the applicant to
LEAA.

3. 16.516 Law Enforcement Assistance - Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention
Allocation to States

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Department of Justice

This program provides matching grants to each community to conduct effective
juvenile justice and delinquency prevention programs once a state
has prepared a plan for juvenile justice. The State Planning Agencies
are responsible for processing applications for funds and administering
funded projects.

4. 16.517 Law Enforcement Assistance Administration JJDP Special emphasis
prevention and treatment

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Department of Justice

This program is mandated to provide technical assistance to public
and private agencies, institutions and individuals in developing and
implementing juvenile delinquency programs. Grants are awarded to
agencies, institutions, or individuals for innovative delinquency
prevention and treatment efforts. Appliations are handled through
the regional LEAA office.

K. Planning

1. 12.104 Flood Plain Management Services (FPMS)

Office of the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Department
of Defense

No direct financial assistance is offered, but the Army Engineers do
offer technical information. This information identifies areas subject
to flooding and flood losses from streams, lakes, and oceans and describes
flood hazards at proposed building sites. It can be used as a basis
for planning flood plain use, for delineating boundaries for flood plain
regulations,for setting elevations for flood proofing and for indicating
areas to be acquired for open space. Services are available within
annual funding limitations from district offices on request.

2. 14.203 Comprehensive Planning Assistance (1170111)

Conmunity Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban Deve-
lopment

A broad range of planning and management activities may be supported by
these grants.
Applications are handled by the state and the awards are negotiated by
HUD.

3. 28.002 Technical Assistance

Coastal Plains Regional Commission

The purpose of this program is to engage in:

1) Investigations and studies which evaluate the needs of the region
for economic development
2) Research and planning for developing the potentialities related to
economic development
3) Demonstration projects and training programs. All proposed pro-
jects must relate to the needs identified in the Commission's
comprehensive economic development plan. Application is handled
through the state by the Governor's representative to the Coastal
Plains Regional Commission.

L. Recreation

1. 10.414 Resource Conservation and Development Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

These loan funds may be used for 1) rural community public outdoor-
oriented water based recreational facilities 2) soil and water, deve-
lopment, conservation, control and use facilities; 3) shift-in-land
use facilities 4) community water storage facilities; and 5) special
purpose equipment to carry out the above purposes. Project must be
located in an authorized RCD area. Application is made at the local
Farmers Home Administration office. Approval is made by the State
Director.

2. 15.400 Outdoor Recreation - Acquisition, Development and Planning
(Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants)

Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Department of the Interior

This program provides financial assistance to the states and their
political subdivisions for outdoor recreation plans and acquisition
and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities for the
general public to meet current and future needs. The grants provide
up to 50 per cent of the project cost. Project proposals are submitted
to the Bureau through the State liaison officer designated by the
Governor.

3. 15-402 Outdoor Recreation - Technical Assistance

Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Department of the Interior

This program does not provide direct financial assistance but technical
information and aids are available to Federal, State, local and private
programs relating to outdoor recreation and environmental quality.
Assistance is offered through the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation regional
directors.

M. Tourism

1. 11.951 Matching Funds (Matching Grants Program)

United States Travel Service, Department of Commerce

The objective of this program is to encourage foreign residents to
visit the United States and to improve services for foreign visitors
in this country. Grants will be awarded to develop programs in
accordance with the United States Travel Service guidelines for
1) tour development; 2) advertising; 3) product improvement/
facilitation; and 4) research. Matching funds must be available
since the Federal share shall not exceed 50 per cent of the total
project cost. Applications are made through the Matching Grants
Office of the United States Travel Service.

The following programs could have significant effects on the town, if

the town chose to participate, However, due to the complexities of applying

and the limited application of these funds, these programs are not as viable

for the town as those listed previously.

A. Economic Development

1. 10.422 Business and Industrial Development Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

These loans are available for improving, developing, or financing
business, industry and employment and improving the economic and
environmental conditions, non-profit and prof-it. The application
has to meet certain conditions set by the Farmers Home Administration.

2. 59-013 State and local development company loans

Small Business Administration

Loans to local development companies are for the purchase of land,
buildings, machinery, a-nd equipment or for constructing, expanding
or modernizing buildings. Loans are not available to local develop-
ment companies to provide small businesses with working capital or
for refinancing purposes.

1. Housing

Federal Housing Administration,
Department of Housing and Urban Development

There are a variety of housing prograns sponsored by the Federal
Housing Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
for families, profit and non-profit developers and mortgages. These
programs are complicated and the best overall reference is the Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance.

2. 10-411 Rural Housing Site Loans (Section 523 and 524 Site Loans)

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

This program assists public or private non-profit organizations-Anterested
in providing sites for housing to eligible families. These loans can
be applied for through the local office of the Farmers Home Administra-
tion.

3. 10-415 Rural Rental Housing Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

These loans can be used to construct, purchase, improve, or repair
rental or cooperative housing. Housing as a general rule should
consist of multi-units. Occupants must be low to moderate income
families or senior citizens. Applicatons are made to the local
Fanners Home Administration office.

4. 10-417 Very Low-Income Housing Repair Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

This program gives very low-income rural homeowners an opportunity
to make essential minor repairs to their homes. Applicants must
own and occupy a farm or rural non-farm tract. Application is made
through the local Farmers Home Administration office.

5. 10-420 Rural Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance
(Section 523 Technical Assistance)

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

These funds are not for construction; but are to be used to carry
out a program of technical assistance for self-help housing in rural
areas; to pay necessary and reasonable office and administrative
expenses; to make essential equipment available to families partici-
pating in self-help housing; and to pay fees for training self-help
groups members in construction technique or other professional
services needed. A state or political subdivision, public non-profit
corporation or a private non-profit corporation can apply for these
grants.

C. Recreation

1. 10.413 Recreation Facility Loans

Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture

This program assists farmers in converting a portion of the farms they
own or operate to income-producing outdoor recreational enterprises.
These low-interest forty year loans can be applied for through the
local office of the Farmer Home Administration.

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