Summary


Rule 62-505.200, F.A.C., is being amended to include the definitions contained in Rule 62-503.200, F.A.C. New definitions for “construction grant”, “design grant”, and “planning grant” are being proposed to provide clarification on the requirements for each type of grant available. Rule 62-505.300, F.A.C., establishes the types of projects eligible for funding. Proposed changes include streamlining grant projects by using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan process and the requirement of implementing an asset management plan for construction projects. The project priority ranking system was moved to paragraph 62-505.300(2)(c), where the base grant priority score is determined by the priority system used in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, contained in subsections 62-503.300(e)1. through 62-503.300(e)4., F.A.C. Revisions to Rule 62-505.350, F.A.C. include moving both the allowable and ineligible project costs to this section, establishing the grant amount, and the grant percentage to be applied for each project type. OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: 62-503.500, F.A.C. EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: The reference from Rule 62-503.500, F.A.C. will not need to be amended to reflect changes in Chapter 62-505, F.A.C.