The purpose of the rule is to set forth the application process under s. 288.11625, F.S.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Division of Strategic Business Development

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

73A-2.007Sports Development Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule is to set forth the application process under s. 288.11625, F.S.

SUMMARY: The rulemaking will set forth the application process under s. 288.11625, F.S.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The agency has performed a review of the statutory requirements and has determined that its proposed Rule 73A-2.007, F.A.C., has no adverse impact or regulatory costs which exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), Florida Statutes. The rule is therefore expected be able to take effect without the need of being ratified by the Legislature.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 288.11625(14) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 288.11625 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Michael Golen, Office of General Counsel, Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

73A-2.007 Sports Development Program

(1) This Rule applies to any Applicant or Beneficiary, as defined in section 288.11625, F.S., seeking state funding for the public purpose of constructing, reconstructing, renovating, or improving a facility.

(a) An Applicant or Beneficiary shall submit a completed Sports Development Program Application (Application), Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Form DEO/ER 1, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-     ; effective date: 2016, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. The Application is due to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) during the Application Period, which is June 1 through November 1.  The Application is available from DEO by going to: www.floridajobs.org, or by calling [phone].

(b) Two original hard copies and three copies on digital media of the completed Application and all supporting documents must be submitted to DEO at 107 East Madison Street, Mail Station 80, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

(2) Each Application and all supporting documents will be evaluated by DEO to verify that they are complete and determine whether the applicant meets the requirements set forth in section 288.11625(5)(a), F.S.

(3) Once DEO determines that an Application is complete, it will notify the primary contact listed on the Application, via e-mail, that it has commenced its 60 day review. DEO will notify the primary contact in writing of its intent to recommend or deny the approval of the Application to the Legislature.

(4) If DEO determines that the Application is incomplete, it shall request that the primary contact provide additional information.

Rulemaking Authority 288.11625(14) F.S. Law Implemented 288.11625, F.S.  History–New               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Michael Golen, Office of General Counsel

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Cissy Proctor

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 01/26/16

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 7/7/15