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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: October 28, 2024) |
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66. Navigation Districts |
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66B. Florida Inland Navigation District |
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66B-1. Cooperative Assistance Program |
1Proposals shall be accepted for the restoration or enhancement of spoil islands and natural islands within the District’s waterways for recreational, navigational, educational, and environmental purposes. The applicable provisions of this rule apply to these applications with the following additions or exceptions:
43(1) Application Procedure – A Request for Proposals procedure will be used to request proposals for consideration. Proposals shall follow the format described in FIND Document #03-02 Call for Proposals – Small-Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement Program, effective date 3-20-03, hereby incorporated by reference and available from the District office. Proposals may be submitted to the District and considered by the Board at any time during the year.
112(2) Matching Funds – Small-scale spoil island restoration and enhancement may qualify for up to ninety percent (90%) program funds. The applicant’s ten percent (10%) matching funds may include in-kind contribution pursuant to paragraph 14666B-1.014(4)(b), 147F.A.C.
148(3) Eligibility – All proposals must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for funding:
164(a) Management Plan Compliance – Projects shall be in compliance with the provisions of any Spoil Island Management Plans or other management plans that govern the Project site.
192(b) Property Control – The Project Sponsor must have written property rights on the Project site to construct and maintain the Project for a minimum of five years. Such property rights can be in the form of a lease, interlocal agreement, use agreement or other legal form approved by the District. The applicant shall include a map clearly delineating the location of all proposed work included in the application.
261(4) Funds Allocation – Funds shall be allocated pursuant to Rule 27266B-1.005, 273F.A.C., subject to the exceptions identified in this rule, and with the following additions:
287(a) The District shall fund a maximum of up to $10,000 per project, not to exceed $30,000 per County, per fiscal year.
311(b) The Project Sponsor may contribute in-kind construction labor; such in-kind construction labor costs will be valued at the Independent Sector estimated national value of each volunteer hour. No administrative costs can be incorporated into the Project as Project costs.
351(c) The funding provided by the District shall only be allocated for specific Project expenses such as construction materials, trash removal and management, sign installation, plant materials, herbicides, etc. The funding provided by the District shall not be allocated for parties, food or beverages.
395Rulemaking Authority 397374.976(2) FS. 399Law Implemented 401374.976(1) FS. 403History–New 3-20-03, Amended 4-24-06, 3-7-11, 4-4-21, 3-11-24.
