The purpose of this rule amendment is to delete the "calendar year" from dates within the rule and to delete the dates that refer to the forms listed in the rule.

 

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 delete the "calendar year" from dates within the rule and to delete the dates that refer to the forms listed in the rule.
SUMMARY: The Cultural Facilities Guidelines have been revised to remove the year and replace the year with the word "current" in reference to the guidelines and to change the dates on the forms.
The changes to the guidelines and the rule will simplify the process for applicants who apply for the Cultural Facilities Program. The current guidelines and forms are posted to the Division of Cultural Affairs Web site. As a result of the changes to the rule, it will not be necessary for the Division of Cultural Affairs to have the rule and guidelines approved each year.
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: This rule does not apply directly to a business. The rule sets guidelines for administering a grant program. The grant program provides a service to the public by providing funding for Cultural Facilities for which the public has access. The purpose of this amendment is to delete the dates from the guidelines so that the Division of Cultural Affairs is not required to have the rule approved each year just to change the dates. The most current guidelines and forms will be posted to the Division Web site.
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.
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 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Elsie Rogers [phone]. 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: Elsie Rogers, [phone]

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 current 2013-2014 guidelines  http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01247, 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, grant administration procedures, 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 (FormCA2E147), effective 4/2013 6/2012; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp? No=Ref-01247 must be submitted on-line at www.Florida-arts.org, is available from the Division, 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), effective 4/2013 6/2012; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01247.

(b) State Funds Expenditure Log (Form CA2E119), effective 4/2013 6/2012; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01247.

(c) Grant Amendment Request (Form CA2E047), effective 4/2013 6/2012; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01247.

(d) Grant Award Agreement (Form CA2E038), effective 4/2013 6/2012; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01247.

(e) Request for Warrant (Form CA2E001), effective 4/2013 6/2012; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01247.

Rulemaking Authority 265.701(5) FS. Law Implemented 265.701 FS. History–New 7-13-10, Amended 6-5-12,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elsie Rogers
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Sandy Shaughnessy
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 28, 2013
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 9, 2013