The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, and Grant Award Agreements Cultural Facilities.

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Cultural Affairs

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

1T-1.039Cultural Facilities Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, and Grant Award Agreements Cultural Facilities.

SUMMARY: The guidelines and incorporated material for grant programs are being updated for the upcoming grant cycle.

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: Upon completion of the SERC checklist, it was determined that this rule amendment will not have a direct or indirect adverse impact on small businesses.

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: 265.701(5), FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 265.701, 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: Carlos A. Rey, Florida Department of State, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32304, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

1T-1.039 Cultural Facilities Program.

(1) This rule provides the requirements for the Cultural Facilities Program administered by the Division of Cultural Affairs (Division). All grant applicants must meet the requirements set forth in the Grant Guidelines for 2018-2019 Cultural Facilities 2016-2017 guidelines, (hyperlink) http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06953, effective XX/XX 06/16, which are available from the Division at www.Florida-arts.org and are hereby incorporated by reference. The program guidelines contain eligibility requirements, application review procedures, evaluation and funding criteria, and application forms. All grant awards are subject to the approval of the Secretary of State and Legislative appropriation.

(2) The Cultural Facilities Program Application (Form CA2E147, (hyperlink http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06954), effective XX/XX 06/16), is available from the Division online at www.Florida-arts.org, and is hereby incorporated by reference.

(3) The following forms must be used in the administration of the Cultural Facilities Program and are hereby incorporated by reference and available at www.Florida-arts.org:

(a)   Cultural Facilities Report Form (Form CA2E048, hyperlink http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06955 ), effective XX/XX 06/16).

(b) Grant Amendment Request (Form CA2E047, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06956, effective 06/16).

(b)(c) Grant Award Agreement (Form CA2E038, hyperlink http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06957), effective XX/XX 06/16).

Rulemaking Authority 265.701(5) FS. Law Implemented 265.701 FS. History–New 7-13-10, Formerly 1T-1.001(3), Amended 6-5-12, 6-13-13, 3-16-14, 4-29-15, 7-6-16,_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Carlos A. Rey

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ken Detzner

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 01/11/2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 11/31/2016