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Memorandum to John Link, County Manager October 9, 2000 . Page 2 Trailblazer signs direct motorists to the business and may be erected if the Department. of Transportation deems further direction is necessary to locate the business once the motorist has exited the interstate: li ibili Re uirements Basic eligibility requirements for the program are: • The business must provide gas, food, lodging or camping facilities. • The business is located within three miles (or a maximum of six miles under certain situations) from an interchange. • The business must operate year-round (camping facilities may be operated on a seasonal basis) seven days a week (at least six days for some food establishments). Other eligibility requirements are specific to the type service. To be eligible for the program, a food establishment must operate at least 12 continuous hours per day to serve three meals a day (six or seven days per week), or must operate at least eight continuous hours to serve at least two meals a day (seven days per week); .must have indoor seating capacity .for 20 persons; and must have public restroom facilities. To be eligible for the program, a "gas" establishment must offer vehicle services for fuel, motor oil, tine repair and water; have restroom facilities and drinking water suitable for public use; have an on-premise attendant to collect monies, make change and make or arrange far repairs; and operate at least 16 continuous hours per day. Lodging facilities must have sleeping accommodations consisting of a minimum of 10 units, each including a bathroom and a sleeping room (Bed and Breakfast establishments may have less than 10 units) and must have off street parking for each lodging room for rent. Camping facilities must have at least 10 campsites with accommodations for all types of camping vehicles and other parking accommodations. Fees Fees for participation in the program are as follows. • Mainline and Ramp Construction Payback Fees: one-year contract for $225 per each sign;10-year contract for $2,250 per each sign; or a lifetime contract fee of the design and complete installation cost for all required panels. 6 • Trailblazer sign fee: one-time charge of $250.00 per each trailblazer sign.