Provide purpose, general provisions, definitions, and other requirements for funding under the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

2A-9.001Definitions

2A-9.006Reimbursement Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Provide purpose, general provisions, definitions, and other requirements for funding under the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund.

SUMMARY: This rule provides clarification of the definitions, documentation requirements, and procedures for obtaining grants through the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund.

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: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule the Department, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. This proposed rulemaking will not have an adverse impact or effect regulatory costs in excess of $1 million within five years as established in Sections 120.541(2)(a)1., 2., and 3., F.S.

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: 16.555(6) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 16.555, 16.556, 938.06 FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: September 28, 2015, 1:30 p.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Conference Room A, Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Rick Nuss, Chief, Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs, Department of Legal Affairs, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

2A-9.001 Definitions.

(1) through (11) No change.

(12) “Promotional materials” means approved items of tangible personal property that are given away, or otherwise distributed, to the public to promote increase public awareness of, and to educate the public about, a particular crime stoppers organization, as authorized by Section 16.555(5)(c), F.S., as approved by the Department of Financial Services.

(13) No change.

 

2A-9.006 Programmatic and Reimbursement Requirements.

(1) through (6)(h) No change.

(7) Form CSA-2, entitled “Attachment C Florida Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Programmatic and Reporting Requirements”, revised 08/2015, which is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.  The following forms are included:

(a) Form CSA-2.1, entitled “Reimbursement Request / Expenditure Report”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(b) Form CSA-2.1A1, entitled “Operating Expenses – Invoice Tracking Form”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(c) Form CSA-2.1A2, entitled “Salary Expenses – Invoice Tracking Form”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(d) Form CSA-2.1A3, entitled “Rewards and Public Education – Invoice Tracking Form”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(e) Form CSA-2.1B, entitled “OAG Tip Report”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(f) Form CSA-2.1C, entitled “Monthly Statement of Salary/Benefits”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(g) Form CSA-2.1D, entitled “Project Specific Timesheet”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(h) Form CSA-2.1E, entitled “Daily Vehicle Use Log”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(i) Form CSA-2.1F, entitled “Property Inventory Report”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(j) Form CSA-2.2, entitled “Budget Modification”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(k) Form CSA-2.3, entitled “Program Modification Request”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(l) Form CSA-2.4.1, entitled “Crime Stoppers Monthly Performance Report (Attachment D) $19,999.00 or Less”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(m) Form CSA-2.4.2, entitled “Crime Stoppers Monthly Performance Report (Attachment D) $20,000.00 or More”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(8) Additional forms:

(a) Form CSA-3, entitled “Florida Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Advance Payment Request Invoice”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(b) Form CSA-4, entitled “Postage Log”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(c) Form CSA-5, entitled “OAG Event Reporting Form”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(d) Form CSA-6.1, entitled “Attachment D - $19,999 or Less Contract Deliverables”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

(e) Form CSA-6.2, entitled “Attachment D - $20,000 or More Contract Deliverables”, revised 08/2015 is available at http://www.fcpti.com, and is incorporated into this rule by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-______.

Rulemaking Authority 16.555 (6) FS. Law Implemented 16.555, 16.556, 938.06 FS. History–New 6-22-15, Amended___________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Rick Nuss, Chief, Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Attorney General Pam Bondi

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 3, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 2, 2015