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CHAPTER 6613-2 11':\TERWAYS :ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (2018)
668-7.001
Purpose
668-2.002
Forms
6613-2.003
Definition;
666-2.004
Policy
668-2.005
Funds Allocation
666-2.006
Application Process
66B-2.0061
Emergency :Applications
6613-2.004
Project Eligibility
66B-2.009
Project Administration
6613-2.011
Reimbursement
6613-2.012
Accountability
668-2.01:
Acknowledgement
6613-2.014
Srnall-Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement Projects
6613-2.015
Small -Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects
66B-2.016
Water«ays Cleanup Events
6613-2.001 Purpose.
Recognizing the importance and benefit: of inland navigation channels and waterways. as well as noting problems associated with the
construction, continued maintenance and use of these water"ays, the Florida Le=_=iSlature created Section 174.976, F.S. This Ia4%
authorize,., and empowers each inland na% igation district to undertake programs intended to alleviate the problems associated with its
,vatcrtkays. The ItiurpxnSe of ChiS rule is to set forth the District's policy and procedures for the implementation ofan assistance program
under Section 374.976, F.S., for local vtoyernments, member counties and navigation related districts within the District. This program
will he known hereafter as the Florida Inland Navigation District's Witerways Assistance Program.
R!!1L'Af(lkNl T .-i llfil[ll'll1'.�7;r.97h(?1 FS. Lair 1[r,plonewed 374.976(1) FS. Hislort-Novi' 1'-17-90, Fo n,erlr 16T-2,001.
66B-2.002 Forms.
All forms for the administration of this program are available from the District office located at 1314 Nlarcinski Road. Jupiter. Florida
3 147 7.
Rr[la"nt4tki[rR.411111()rir.t'374.976(2) FS. Lair' Inrplerrrented 374.976(I) FS. His(my-Neer 1'-17-411, Formerly 16T-2.002.
6613-2.003 Definitions,
The basic termS utilized in this rule are defined as follows:
(1) "APPLICANT" means an eligible govermnental agency submitting an application through this program.
(2) "APPLICATION" means a project propwsal with the required documentation.
(;) -AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION PERIOD" means the established period for submitting applications to (lie District.
(4) "BEACH RENOURISH4IENT" mean, the placement of sand on a beach for the nourishment, renourishment or restoration
ora beach.
(5) "BOARD" means the Board of Commissioners of the Florida Inland Na% igation District.
(6) --DISTRICT- means the Florida ]eland Navigation District (FIND).
(7) "ELIGIBLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY"' means member counties, local governments and navigation related districts
within the taxing boundaries of the District.
(g) -ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS" means those permits• proprietary authorizations, exemptions. or general permits for
construction below mean high water- line of a navigable waterwav required and issued by or on behalf or the L..S. Army Corps or
Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida or the St, Johns Riper- Watcrlana-cillent
Districts or their SuccessorS.
(9) "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" means the Executive Director orthe Florida Inland Navigation District.
110) "LIAISON ;AGENT" means the contact person officially dCSignated to act on behalfof the applicant or the project Sponsor.
(11) "LOCAL GOVERNMENTS" means municipalities, cities, or consolidated County governments, which are located within
the member counties.
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(12) 'AI:ARITI\IF: M ANAGENIENT PL. -AN" means a written plan containing a S\ StematiC arrangement orelements specifiealI
Iiirmulatecl to identify, evaluate and promote kl,e benefits oi'eligihle ,+ater,vav accessihilit\ and enjoyment. with consideration Anel
respect to the physical. envirornrnental and economic Parameters or the planning area.
( I ;) -MATCH I NG FUNDS' means those funds provided by the local sponsor to the project.
(14) "N1ENI BER COUNTY"' means acounty located \Aithin the laxing boundaries of the District %khich includes Nassau, Duval,
St, Johns, Flamler, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Brosvard and Miami -Dade Counties.
(1-5) "NAVIGATION RELATED DISTRICTS" means port authorities. inlet districts or any other agency having legally
authorized nag igation related duties in waterways of the District.
([6) "PRE -AGREEMENT COSTS" means project costs approved by the District Board which have occurred prior to the
execution of the project agreement.
(17) '-PROGRA:44" means the Florida Inland Navigation District Ab'aterways Assistance Program.
(13) "PROGRAM FUNDS" means financial assistance awarded by the Board to a project for release to the project sponsor
pursuant to the terms of the project agreement.
(19) "PROJECT" means a planned undertaking consisting of eligible program facilities. improvements or expenses for rile use
and benefit of the general public.
(20) "PROJECT AGREEMENT" means an executed contract between the District and a project sponsor setting Forth mutual
obli4,ations re,ardin- an approved project.
(2l) ,PROJECT iMAINTENANCE" means any usual action. activity, expense, replacement, adjustment or repair taken to retain
a project or grant item in a serviceable, operational or normal condition, or the routine efforts and expenses necessary to restore it to
serviceable or normal condition, including the routine recurring work required to keep the project or grant item in Such condition that
it may be continuously used at its original or designed capacity and efficiency for its intended purpose.
(22) ..PROJECT MANAGER" means the District employee who is responsible Iter monitoring_ the performance of the Project and
compliance vwith the project agreement.
(2 3) —PROJECT PERIOD" means the approved time during which costs may he incurred and cknar,ed to the runded project,
(21) -PROJECT SPONSOR" means an eligible governmental agency receiving* program dards pursuant to an approved
application.
(25) "PUBLIC BUILDING" means a building-, or facility on government owned property- that is owned or operated by a
governmental entity, or operated by a third party operator. The building or facility mast provide \waterway related information. public
meeting space, or educational services and be open to members of the public on a continual basis %� ithout discrimination.
(26) "PU B LIC MARINA"" means a harbor complex used primarily for recreational boat mooring or storaLge, the services ofwhich
are open to the general public on a first come, first served basis without any qualifying requirements such as club membership, stock
ownership, or differential in price.
(27) "PUBLICLY" OWNED CON•IMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL WATERWAY ACCESS" means any publicly owned area
specifically desiggned to he used for staginyg, launching, or orf -loading by commercial or industrial water,+ar users on a first come. first
served, short-term basis, to ;ain entry to or from the District's waterways to sere the inlraslrucLtrre need. of the District's waterway
users.
(28) "TRIM HEARING" means a public hearing required by Chapter 200, F.S., concerning the tax and budget of the District.
(29) --WATERWAYS" means the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Okcccbobee Waterway, the Barge Canal in Brevard County
west of the Port Canaveral Locks, those portions of the Dania Cut -Off Canal and the Hillshoro Canal east of tine water control
structures, all navigable natural rivers, bays, creeks or Lagoons intersected by said ,waterways and all navigable natural creeks. rivers,
hays or lagoons entering or extending from said waterways.
(30) "WATERWAY RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION" means an interdisciplinary holistic process by which [lie
learner: develops an awareness of the natural and manmade envirornmetnts Of ,vatenuays: develops 'knowledge about how the
environment of the %vatervays works. acquires knowledge about tine tee1111010Lical. SO�:ial. cullural, political. and economic
relationships occurrimy in waterway related environmental issues. and, beCOIlIeL, motl%med to apply action strategies to maintain
balance between quality of life and quality of the environment of Gvaterways.
Ridenrakhi , Authurin- 374.976(2) FS. Law Implen wined 374.976(f) FS His/my-New ]2-1-411..4nrcnded 9-'-92, 2-6-9-. Forrner•t.r 16T-2.003,
.4meneled 5-17-98. 3-21-01. 3-20-03, 3-3-04, 4-21-05, 4-24-06, 4-1-5-07, 3-25-1hy. 3-7-11.
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666-2.004 Policy.
The rolloktinht constitutes the policy of the District regarding the administration of the program:
(I ) Financial -Assistance Eligibility: Financial assistance. support and cooperation mai be pl-ON ided to eligible "O%ernmental
agencies for approved projects as follo%ks:
(a) "ternher counties may be provided financial assistance, support or cooperation in planning, acquisition, development.
construction, reconstruction, extension. improvement. operation or the maintenance of public navigation, local and regional anchorage
management, beach renourishnnent, public recreation. inle€ management, environmental education, maritime ntanayentent plans, and
boating safety projects directly related to the water\tays.
(b) Eligible local governments may also he provided financial assistance. Support and cooperation in planning and carrying out
public na\ization, local and regional anchorage management. beach reitourishment. public recreation, inlet mana�itement.
environmental education, and boating safety projects directly related to the watenkays.
(c) `ravisialion related districts may he provided \%ith financial assistance to pay part Of 111C cost+ Of the planning and acquisitiolt
of dredge material management sites if the Board tied: that the site is required for the lofts range maintenance of the :Atlantic
Intracoasta[ Water say channel, All Such Sites must meet the dc%elopment and operational criteria established by the District through
a long-range dredgk: material management plan for that county. Navigation related districts may also be provided with assistance foo-
waterway related access projects, environmental mitigation projects associated with waterway improvement related activities, and
inlet management projects if the Board finds that the project benefits public navigation in the :Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. All
navi(mtion related districts shall contribute at least equal matching funds to any District financial assistance provided. Seaports tnay
also be furnished assistance and support in planning and carrying out environmental mitigation project-;. All seaport projects shall
benefit publicly maintained channels and harbors. Each seaport shall contribute matching funds tier funded projects.
(d) Eliv-ible projects shall include the acquisition and development or public boat ramps and latutching facilities, including those
in man-made. na\ klable'waterways colttiguouS to .'waterways' as defined in Rule 6013-2.003. F,A.C•.
(?) N"otilicatiun: The District will notify by direct mail, email andor advertised public notice all eligible-mernmental agencies
of the program and the upcoming authorized Submission period.
(?) Project Approval: Approval of projects by the District shall be in accordance with these rules.
(4) Project .-Accessibility: Facilities or programs funded in whole or in part by program funds shall be made available to the general
public of all of the member counties on a non-exclusive basis without t•egard to race. color. relit -ion. age, sex or similar condition.
Additionally, facilitieS funded in whole or in part by program funds. shall not require a paid membership for the general public ofall
or the member counties as a condition to use the facilities. Laser or entrance fees ntav be charred for the use of facilities funded in
whole or in part by program funds, however Such fees shall be reasonable and shall he the same for the general pultlie of all Of the
member counties.
(S) AVater4vay Impacts: All development projects must be designed so as not to impact navigation along the District's waterways
through the placement of structures, attendant uses, or the necessity of a boatin�t speed zone for safety purposes. Before applvin- for
boating speed zone designation in District waterways because of a project 1`611ded by this program. the sponsor shall first receive
approval from the Board. The Board will use the criteria found in Section }27.460 F.S., in determining whether to approve the
proposed boating sliced zone.
(6) Project iNlaintenance: The project sponsor shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management orthe project
t1or the anticipated life of the project and shall be responsible for all expenses required ror Such purposes. The prosect shall be
maintained in accordance with the standards of maintenance for other similar local facilities and in accordance with applicable health
Standard;. Project facilities and improvements shall be €:elft reasonably Sale and in reasonable repair to prevent undue deterioration
and to encoura4ge public use. The project sponsor shall have full legal authority and financial ability to operate and maintain the project
facilities.
(7) Education Facilities and Programs: Waterways related environmental education facilities and programs sponsored by the
District shall occur at specially designated environmental education facilities located adjacent and contiguous to the \waterways. It is
the District's intent to consolidate its environmental education efforts in the least number of tacililies within an area that will adequately
serve the education needs of that area of the District.
(S) Public Information Availability: Public information produced with assistance front this program shall not he copyrighted and
shall he provided free of cost, except for tine cost orreproduction, to tine public.
(9) Third -Party Propect Operators: Projects that are being operated by a third party shall have sufficient oversight by the eligible
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project sponsor as determined by the Board. Such oversight, at a minimum, will include a project liaison that is a staff member oI" the
eligible project sponsor, and oversight of the operating hours and admission fees orthe facility by titre eligible project sponsor thruuah
a lev-al agree€nent. Ali third party projects shall be open to the public in accordance with this rale.
( l0) Non-compliance; The District shill terminate a project agreement and demand return of program funds disbursed to the
project sponsor for non-compliance with any of the terms of the project agreement or this rule, if such non-compliance calls into
question the ability ofthe applicant to complete the project. Failure ofa project sponsor to comply with tate provisions ofthis rule or
the project agreement shall result in the District declaring the project sponsor ineli}ihle for further participation in the prolflram until
Stich time as compliance has been met to the satisfaction ofthe District.
( 11) Fees: Any public project eligible for District program funds that charges a fee or will charge a fec must create and maintain
an enterprise fund for the Irublic project that shall plan for and retain at all times sufficient fund, for the on-going maintenance of the
facility during its project life. Accounting records of the previous five years of the public project's enterprise fund will he submitted
as part of any subsequent assistance program application to tale District.
Riolenwkrr g Arrthw•rrr .374.9702) FS Lair Implemented 374.970(1). (') FS. Hisimir--Vt iv )'-I 7_90. Amended 2-3-9.1, 2-6-9'. Forrrrerla• 16T-2.004.
.emended 5-1545, 3-.31-99, 5-25-00, 3-21-01, 7-30-02, 3-3-0.1, 4-21-05, 4-1-09, 2-22-11), 3-7-11. 3-7-12. 1--14,
666-2.005 Funds Allocation.
The Board will allocate funding= for this program based upon the District's overall goals. €management policies, Fiscal responsibilities
anti operational needs for the upcoming year. Funding allocations to navigation related districts, member counties and local
governments shall be based upon the proportional share of the District's ad valorem tax collections from each county. -If funds are
determined to he available for the program, the District will notify potential eligible go%ernmental agencies of the availability of
program funding. Applications will be reviewed by the Board utilizing District Forms No. 91-25 anti 91-25 (A) through (F) Waterways
Assistance Program Application and Evaluation Worksheet (effec(i%e 1.201-4). hereby incorporated i)� rpt :ince and available fto€n
the District office or by download from the District's webpage at: w%4 %k.ttiew.orV-
{ I ) Funding Assistance Availability: In as much as the District has other fiscal responsibilities and operational need,, financial
assistance to eligible government agencies shall not exceed an arnount etival to eighty (SO) percent of the proportional Share of the
District's ad valorem tax collections from each county in which such agencies are located. The District may make an exception to this
funding limitation, if funds are determined to he available based upon the District's overall goals, management policies, fiscal
responsibilities and operational needs, or in counties that are recovering from a state of emergency declared under Chapter 2521, F.S.
(2) Project Funding Ratio: All financial assistance and support to eligible governmental agencies shall require, at a minimum,
equal matching fund~ from the project sponsor, with the exception ofpublic navigation project~ that meet the provisions ofsubSection
668-2,005(6), F.A.C„ land acquisition projects in accordance with Subsection 66B-2.005(7) and Rule 66B-2.008, F.A.C., small-scale
spoil island restoration and enhancement projects that meet the provisions of Rule 6613-2.01-4, F.A,C. derelict vessel projects consistent
with Rule 6613-2.0015, and Waterway Cleanup Projects approved under 668-2.0016. Applicant's in-house costs are limited pursuant
to paragraph 6613-2.008(l)(c). F.A.C. All financial assistance to seapoils shall require equal matching finds. The District shall
contribute no more Than fitly percent (501 o) of the local share of tile cost Oran inlet management or beach renourishment project. The
District shall not contribute funding to both the state and local shares ofan inlet manatTement or beach renourishrnem project.
(3) Pre -agreement Expenses: The project sponsor shall not commence work oil an approved project element prior to the execution
of the project agreement Lniless authorized by the Board during the review and funding approval process. Board authorization of pre-
a�areement expenses will be given for the commencement of work prior to the execution ofa project agreement if the Board determines
that there is a benefit to the District, its waterways or its constituents. All project costs must he incurred and %work performed within
the project period as stipulated in the project agreement unless pre -agreement costs are approved by the Board. Pre -agreement expenses
will he approved if they are consistent with the provisions of Rule 6613-2,008, F.A.C., and occur within the fiscal year of the grant
application submission (October l st to September 330th). Pre -agreement expenses, except for projects approved by the Board as multi-
year projects. will he limited to tidy (50) percent of' tile project's total cost and iI'the expenses are eligible project expenses in
accordance 'with this rule. Only one-half (1,'2) or less of the approved pre agreement expenses will he eli"ihle for reimbursement
finding from the District, except for projects approved by the Board as multi -gear projects. The Board shall consider a waiver or the
limitation on pre -agreement expenses for Small -Scale Derelict Vessel grants and land aCLJUisition projects vvher€ the applicant
demonstrates a direct need and benefit and the project is in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 66B-2, F.A.C.
(4) Multi -Year Funding: Tile construction phase of projects that are large scale, involve multiple phases, have a construction time
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line of one year or longer. or are requesting a significant amount OfassiStance tirndin, in relation to the total assistance a%ailahle tier
the county wlie re the project is located, will be re%ic%%cd and approved by the District Board for a multiple year period SLI frject to
budgeting and allocation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 300, F.S. The determination b% the Board to prO� ide assistance tirnding
On a multi-year basis can be nnade at any time during the application re%ieN% process. All appro%ed multi-year projects are limited to a
maximum of two (3) additional funding requests.
(5) fillet Management and Beach Renow•ishment: Projects and project element: in the ctnegories of inlet management and beach
renour'sshmeni shall be subject to the following provisions. The District shall contribute no mrre than fifty percent of the local share
of the cost of the project. The District shall not contribute funding to both the state and local Shares of an inlet managentertt or beach
rernourishment project. Funding for the construction phase Oran inlet management or beach renourishrrrent project may be appro%ed.
by the District Board ror a multiple year period subject to budgeting and allocation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 200. F.S.
Additionally the following= provisions shall he rnet for inlet management or beach renourishinent projects:
(a) fillet Management: Inlet management projects shall benefit public navigation xvithin the District and shall he consistent with
Department of Environmental Protection appro+ed inlet management plans and the statewide beach management plan pursuant to
Section 161.161. F.S. Inlet management projects that are determined to he consistent with Department of Environmental Protection
approved inlet mana"Fernent plans are declared to he a benefit to public navigation.
(h) Beach ReVOL11•iShnnenl: All projects in this category shall he consistent with the statewide heach management plan. Beach
renourishment projects shall only include those beaches that hate heen adversely impacted by navigation inlets. navigatiam structures.
navigation Bred zin+iT, or a navigation project. The determination of beach areas that are adversely impacted by navigation for the
purposes of this program shall be made by Department or Environmental Protection approved inlet management plans. Instate funding,
is not pro%ided for a beach project, public access with adequate parking must he availahle in accordance with Chapter 161, F.S.
(6) Public Navigation: Projects or project elernents in the category of public navigation that will qualify for up to seventy-r%e
percent (75%) urogram funds must be within the Intracoastal Riglit-ol' Way (ROW). or provide public navigation channel access to
two or more publicly accessible launching, mooring or docking Facilities. In addition, the f011MVing shall apply:
(a) Navigation clharnnel dredging: The project sponsor must demonstrate that the source or channel sedimentation has been
identified and is in the process Of, or has been controlled, or that the frequency and amount of Shoaling is Such that dredging Skill
pro%ide am improvement to the channel ilia[ will last for twenty (30) years or more and therefore is more cost effective than identi fVing
and correctim, the cause of shoaling, or that the cost oridentifying the source of channel sedimentation exceeds the cost of the dredging
project.
(b) Navigation channel lighting and markers must be located on primary or secondary public navigation channels.
Navigation projects or project elements that have one facility open to the public will duality ror up to fifty percent (50`ib) program
funding. Dredging that is associated or ancillary to another use (such as a boat ramp. marina or pier) will he prioritized according, to
the associated use.
(7) Land Acquisition: Land acquisition projects that provide for commercial industrial v%ater%tav access shall qualify for a
maximum of fifty 150) percent funding. All other land acquisition projects shall qualify for a maximum of twenty -rive (25) percent
program funding. All pre -agreement expenses for land acquisition must be completed within one-year or the date of'application ror
funding. All funded land acquisition projects must construct the required boating access Facility within 7 years of completion of the
land acquisition. or the District may require the applicant to refund the pro4,ram funding. Immediately upon acquiring title to the land.
the applicant shah record a declaration of covenants in favor of the District stating that if the required boating access facility is not
constructed within 7 years and dedicated for the public use as a boating access facility for a minimum period or 25 years after
completion of construction, the District sliall require the applicant to refund the program funding.
(3) Seaport Funding Eligibility: Financial assistance to seaports may exceed the proportional share of the District's ad valorem
tax collections as set forth in subsection 66B -?.005(1). F.A.C., from the county in which such seaport is located if the seaport can
demonstrate that a regional benefit occurs from the poet's activities. Financial assistance to a seaport project that demonstrates a
regional benefit shall not exceed an arhhOtrrnl equal to (i) the proportional share or the District's ad valorem tax collections as set forth
in Subsection 668-2.005(1), F.A.C., rrom the counties tivhere the henetit is demonstrated less (ii) funding allocated in the same fiscal
year to all other local government projects funded in those counties.
l idenrerking .4ralroritt• 374.976(21 FS. Law Implememed 37.1.97,6(1j. (31 FS. Hiswo--A"iu 1'-l'-911, .4mended 0-24-93. 9-546. '-6-97. Former(r
16T-3.005, meud,,15-1743, 3-26-99. 3-11-1)1, ?- 311-tt3, 3-3-11.1, 4-21-0, 4-24-116, .1 -1? -0-. 3-25-113, .1-1-1)9, 3-7-11. 3-7-12. 4-11143. 1-27-14. -
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6613-2,006 .application Process.
(1) Appfication period: With the exception of eligible Disaster Relief Project. ell tibl Small -Scale Spoil Island Restoration and
Enhancement Project; eligible Small -Scale Derelict Vessel Applications and Waterway C'Icanup Events, all applications for assistaulce
through this program Mll be Submitted during the authorized submission period that shall lie established by \ole of the Board at a
scheduled meeting.
(2) Application Forms: Florida Inland Naxigation District Water\vays Assistance Program Projeel Application FIND Form
Number90-22 (effective date -l -24-0b) and the Waterway Assistance Program Application and F\cnluatialo Workshcet No. 91-25 and
91-2i (A) thrmi-li (F) (effective date 1 2014) are hereby incorporated by reference and available from the District office, With the
exception or projects Clklible under the Sinall-Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement program. the Small -Scale Derelict
Vessel program, and eligible Waterway Cleanup Events, all applications ror financial assistance an([ support through this program
6om member counties and local governments shall be made on Form Number FIND 90-22 and the Waterwiy Assistance Prosratn
Project Application and Evaluation Worksheet No. 91-25 and 91-25 (Aa lhrouVih (F) and Shall include a detailed cost estimate
Submitted on FIND Form No. 90-2�. Florida Inland Navigation District Assistance Program Project Cost Estimate. (effective date 4-
24-06), herefiy incorporated by reference and available from the District office. in addition, all applicants Shall Suhmit a complete soul
detailed Project Timeline (FIND FORM No. 96-10) (effective date 4-13-07).
(3) Sponsor Resolution: The project sponsor shall approve the submission of an application by official resolution from its
governing board orcommission. Said resolution shall he made on FIND Form No. 90-21. Resolution for Assistance Under the Florida
lnland Navigation District Waterways- Assistance Program (effective date 10-14-92), hereby incorporated by reference and available
from the District office.
(4) Attorney's Certification: If the application is for a project that is a land based development project the applicant shall Submit
an Attorney's Certification of Title. FIND Form `timber 94-26 (et?ectitie date 5-25-00). hereby incorporated by reference and
available from the District office.
(5) flap, and Geographic Information: All applicants shall he required to submit, at minimum, the following geographic
information: A County location map, a project location map, a project boundary map, and a clear and detailyd site development mall
for land development projects.
(6) Application Review: Applicants shall obtain the local FIND ComumissioneCs initials on Form No. 90-26 prior to submitting
the application to the District office. It is the applicant's responsibility to make timely arrangennents for the local FIND ConnmissionerIs
review. In the absence of extenuating circumstances outside of the applicant's control LIS determined by the Board of Commissioners,
an application shall not be considered complete if it does not include the local FIND commissioner's initial, on Form No. 90-26. Upon
receipt in the District office. staff will review the applications for completeness of the informational requirements identified in the
Application Checklist, FiND Form Number 90-26 (effective (late 7-10-02), and for compliance �a ith the eligibility requirements of
this rule. When an application is determined by staff to be incomplete or ineli.gible, Starr will immediately inform the applicant by
mail. The applicant will then have until the (late established by the Board ill the application packaze to bring the application into
compliance. If the applicant tails to provide a complete application in compliance N%itln these rules, the application will not he
considered for funding. In order to have a complete application, the applicant shall not only Submit the 11ornms required under Rule
6613-2.006, F.A.C., and any other information requirements identified in the Application Checklist (FIND Form Number 90-26), but
such forms and other Submitted 'information must be completely filled out, executed as applicable. and also establish compliance ayith
Chapter 6013-2, F.A.C.
(7) Interlocal Agreemments: Applications that the Board determines will directly benetit the maintenance orthe Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway channel as documented by the District's long range dredged material management plans, will direct]\ benefit tine
maintenance or the Okeechobee Waterway channel as documented by the District's lona ranee dredged material management plan.
will directly benefit the maintenance or improvement of District property, right -or -way or navigation interests, or have multiple
funding lnartnerS including the Corps of Engineers as the project mana�.�er can qualify for project assistance through an interlocal.
agreement pursuant to Chapter 163, F.S., or Section 374.944(6)(a). F.S. District staff will identity these applications and present them
to the Board for their determination as to funding. Interlocal agreement projects shall comply with all other provisions of this rule.
except for pre -agreement expenses, permitting and propet�y control requirements.
(9) Application Presentations: Applications determined to be complete and in compliance with this rule will be f0l_aVded to the
Board for re\iew and then Scheduled Cor presentation to the Board at a Scheduled meeting of the Board. Applicants can decline to
make a presentation to the Board by submitting a written request.
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(9) Application Evaluation and Rating Score: Following the presenlations. the Board will retie+% [lie applications and e%aluate
thein using the Waterways Assistance Progxram Application anal F%aluation 11 orksheets No. 91-25 (a thru ti for Water%%ays Assistance
Program applications. The total points awarded to each application h� the Commissioners will be a%eraged to determine an
application's final rating score. The final rating score for each application must equal or exceed .15 points for the application to be
considered for funding assistance. Reconsideration of any application with a final rating score of less than 35 points will only occur if
the majority of the Commissioners evaltiming,t (lie project rated the project equal to or exceeding 35 points and t%%o-third~ of the
Commissioners vote for reconsideration of the application. Only Applicants that are eli,ihle un%ler Rule 66B-2.0061. F.A.C., "Disaster
Relief Applications", shall complete FIND Form No. 91-25F Emergency Re -Construction (efleCtive date 4-24-06).
(10) Funding, Determination: The Board will hold a tLnding allocation meeting= at %%hich time the Board will determine the
allocation of funds. ifany, to each project and the projects will be ranked by overall average score to facilitate final rundim, decisions
by the Board. Allocations will be based in part upon the cumulative scare oftlie application, as calculated from the ProjectEvaluation
and Rating, Form. Allocations will also he based upon the specific needs ofthe individual counties.
1ZulcrrurkNts:(rulrrrrin•374.97h(') FS Lair Implemewed 374.97661) FS. Hrsiort•—Nov 12-i 7-90, .-lrrrirulcd 9-2-92, 6-24-9.3, 4 -1? -95, Fon)wr'lr JOT -
2.006, .-lrrrended i -'?-ort. 3-21-01, 7-30-02, 3-20-03,4-21-05. 4-24-06, 4-15-07, 3-25-113. 3-"-1. 1-17-14.
66113-2.0061 Disaster Relief Applications.
Disaster Relief applications may be submitted to the District and considered by the Board at any time durinU the year to provide
assistance to an eligible applicant for the removal of navigation obstructions and repair or replacement of%vaterwav facilities damaged
by a declared natural disaster. The District shall consider these applications in accordance with these rules.
Irulerrrufing .-tullrrrrirr• 3 il. 9?ri(?) FS Lrr+r• /rralrlerrrerrrErl 3'•J. 9?h(() F5. Hislortt•—:4'c �+' rt-'-1-43..3nrc�ruler(?-h-9'. Farrrrc r l t• 1 hT ?_f!!lh!• .arrrG rrder! d-
24-116.
6613-2.008 Project Eligibility.
(1) Eligible Projects: Financial assistance and Support tlu•ou011 this program shall he used to plan or carry out public navigation
and anchorage management, public recreation, environmental education, boating safety, acquisition and development of spoil sites
and publicly owned commercial, industrial waterway access directly related to the waterways, acquisition and development of public
boat ramps, launching facilities and boat docking and mooring facilities, inlet management, maritime manay,ement planning.
environmental initigation and beach renotti•ishment,
(a) Prograrn funds may be used for projects such as acquisition, planning. development, construction, reconstruction, extension,
or improvement. orthe follow•in.- types of projects for public use on land and water. These proiect types will be arranged into a priority
list each year by vote of the Board. The priority list will be distributed to applicants with the project application.
1. Public navigation channel dredging;
2. Public navi+4ation aids and markers:
3. Inlet management projects that are a benefit to public navigation in the District:
4. Public shoreline stabilization directly benetitinw the District's waterway channels.
S. Acquisition and development of publicly owned spoil disposal Site and public comirrerciakindustrial waterway access;
6. Waterwav signs and buoys for safety, regulation or information:
7. Acquisition, dredging, shoreline Stabilization and development orpublic boat lamps and launching facilities;
S. Acquisition. dredging. shoreline stabilization and developrllent or public boat docking and mooring racilities:
9. Derelict Vessel Removal;
10. Waterways related em ironmental education programs and facilities;
11. Public fishing and viewing piers,
12. Public waterfront parks and boardwalks and associated improvements:
13. Maritime 'vlanauement Planning;
14. Waterways boating safety programs and equipment;
15. Beach renourisbment on beaches adversely impacted by navigation inlets, navigation structures. navigation dredging• ora
navigation project, and
16. Environmental restoration, enhancement or mitigation projects, and
17. Other waterway related projects. -Waterway projects that do not meet specific criteria in Section 66B-2.005(5) or (6) or 6613-
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2,005 ( l )(a)1-16, but :arc located on eli;ible waterways shall be considered for- tirnLiin'I under the priority Iletin, Of"other eeatertieae
related project'• and eli"ihlc for 25"„ funding.
(h) Ineligible Project; or Project Element.,;. Project costs inch
gible ror program runding or matching funds will include:
cantirtv�encies. miscellaneous, reoccurring personnel related costs, irrigation equipment. hall -courts, park and play notrncl equipment.
and any extraneous recreational amenities not directly related to the waterway such as the following
1. Landscaping that does not provide shoreline stabilization or aquatic habitat:
2. Restrooms for non -waterway users:
i. Roadevays 1,1'0vidi11" access to non -waterway users:
d. Parking areas for non -waterway users:
j. Utilities for non -waterway related facilities:
6. Lighting for non-waterwav related facilities;
7. Project maintenance and maintenance equipment;
S. Picnic shelters and furniture for non -waterway related facilities:
9. Vehicles Co transport vessels;
10. Operational items such as fuel, oil, etc.
11. Office space that is not incidental and necessary to the operation of the main eligible public building
12. Conceptual project planning, including: public surveys, opinion polls• public meetins• and oryUanizationa[ conferences;
and
13. Inlet maintance.
(c) Project Elements a ith Eligibility Limits: Subject to approval by the Board of an itemized expense list:
1. The following project costs will be eligible for program funding ora, matching funding ifthey are performed by an independent
contractor:
a. Project management, administration and inspection:
b. Design, permitting, planning, engincer'in or surveying casts for completed construction project;
e. Restoration of sites disturbed during the construction of all approved project:
d. Equipment costs.
Before rehmhursement is made by the District on any of the costs listed in subparagraph 1. above. a construction contract ror the
project, approeed and executed by the project sponsor and project contractor must be submitted to the District.
2. Marine tire-figlttin`, vessels, Marine law enforcement and other vessels are e[iuible fora ma.4imur„ of560,000 in initial District
funding. All future replacement and maintenance costs of the vessel and related equipment will he the responsibility orthe applicant.
3. Waterway related environmental education facility funding will he limited to those project elements directly related to the
District's waterways,
(d) Phasing of Projects. Applications for eligible waterway projects may be submitted as a phased project where Phase I will
include the design. engineering and permitting elements and Phase 11 will include the construction of the project. A description and
cost estimate orthe Phase 11 wort: shall be submitted along with the Phase I application for Board review.
(2) Property Control: The site of a new proposed land-based development project, with the exception of those projects requesting
Small -Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement funding. shall be dedicated for the public use for e%l,ich the project uas
intended for a mini mum period of 25 years after project completion. Stroh dedication shall be in the form of a deed. lease, management
agreement or other legal ly binding document and shal l be recorded in the public property records of the counte i n which the propert}
is located. This property control requirement also applies to a project site owned by another governmental entiCv. Thegovernmental
entity that oevns the project site may be joined as a co -applicant to meet this property control requirement. Existing land based
development projects that are being repaired, replaced or modifies[ must demonstrate that the project site has been dedicated for public
use for at least 25 years with at least 10 years remaining on the dedication document. Property shall also be deemed dedicated for
public use if:
(a) The property has been designated for the use for which the project is intended (even though there may have been no formal
dedication) in a pkat or map recorded prior to 1940, or
(b) The project sponsor demonstrates that it has had exclusive control oter the property far the public use for which the project i
intended For a Period ofat least 30 years prior to submission of the application, or
(c) There is no ongoing litigation challenging the designated use or the property as shown on the plat or map. nor has there been
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any judicial deter111ination contrary- to the use by the public For the use shown on Ilse 111,11 or map.
(3) Permits: The project sponsor is responsible for ohtaining and abiding by any and all I«leral, state and local permits. la%%s,
proprietary authorizations and reIIulations in the development and operation ol* the project. Applicants ror construction projects that
include elements that require state or federal environmental permits or proprietary authorizations will demonstrate that all required
environmental permitting and authorizations Neill he completed by the District's final TRIM hearino- This demonstration will lie h}
suhmission of the required environmental permit(s) and authorizations. or by submission ora letter 1rorn the agency(s) stating that a
permit or authorization is not required. Should the environmental permitting;
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"till he a member otthe eligible applicant's staff to act on its behal fin carrying out the terms ofthe project a4greement. Administration
of the project will lie as follows:
( I ) Project Alyreement: For each htnded project. the District and the proiect sponsor mill enter into a project algreement_ The
project agreement shall he executed and returned by the project sponsor within six (6) months of'the approval of the project funding
andprior to the release of program funds. settin=g forth the mutual obligations of the parties concerning the project. The project
agreement shall incorporate the applicable policies and procedures of the program as outlined in this rule. Project agreements will be
for a two-year period with the po,sibility for one, ane -near extension, Any request 101- a one -near extension of hfndinl! Shall re(luir-e
submittal by the PROJECT SPONSOR of a request for extension to the DISTRICT no later than July' ol' I i;cal year t\, o ofthc approti ed
project. `]'his request will then he considered by the DISTRICT Board, ahoSe decision Shail he final. In review of these requests, the
Board will take into consideration the current Status and progress otthe project and the ability of the applicant to compiew the project
within one additional year.
(2) Hatching Funds: The project sponsor shall clearly identify and enumerate the amount and source of the snatching runds it +gill
he usin- to match the program funds supplied by (lie District for an approved project. The project sponsor shall pro6d4 suitable
evidence that it has the matching Binds available at the time the project agreement is executed.
(;) Agreement Modification: All proposed chanes to the project a�,reement must he submitted to the District in writing by the
project sponsor accompanied by a statement ofjusliticatior7 for the proposed changes. All project 'agreement amendments shall be
approved by the District Board, except that the !*xectrtive Director may approve a minor project agreement amendment for a project
tyiihhi a county �� itlt the local District commissioner', concurrence. A minor proiect amendment shall not change the approved
project's category. result in a reallocation of more than 35orthe approved funding of the project among project elements, nor allow
for a greater than 3; "o change in the project scale or scope of Work. Project agreement amendments will not include a chatt�ge to the
approved project's location or a change in the approved project's purpose or project type. greed changes ,hall he evidenced by a
formal amendment to the project agreement and shall be in compliance with these rules.
(4) Project Reporting: The liaison anent will Suhntit quarterly reports to the project manager summarizing the work accomplished
since the last report, problems encountered, percentage of project completion and other appropriate information. Thesc reports shall
continue throughout the length of the project period until completion of the project. The report shall be submitted on Form 95-02,
"Assistance Program Project Quarterly Status Report", bated 7-30-02, hereby incorporated by reference and available at the District
office. A Final Project Report shall be submitted at the completion of the project and shall at minimum include: project summary,
photo of completed project, final cost,. project benefits to the waterway and location address.
(i) Reimbursement Requests: The liaison agent may submit periodic reimbursement requests durim , the project period in
accordance with Rule 6013-2.011, F.A.C. The project manager will approve or disapprove all reimhursernent requeSIS. Tile filial
payment of program funds Will he made upon certified completion of•the project by the District.
(6) Project Inspection: Upon reasonable request, the project manager shall have the right to inspect the project and any and all
records relating to the project.
(7) Project Completion: The project shall he completed within three (3) years of the (late of the beginning or the District's first
fiscal year for which the project was approved. If the completion of a project is impacted by a declared state of emergency and the
Board waives this rule section, the extension of tithe `granted shall not exceed one additional three (3) year period.
(S) Project Completion Requirements: Upon completion of the project, the liaison agent shall provide the fodoa%ing to the project
manager:
(a) A Project Completion Certificate, FIND Form No. 90-13 (effecti%e (late 7-30-07), hereby incorporated by retcrence and
available from the District office. which certifies that the project was completed in accordance with the project agrecment and the final
project plans.
(b) A final reimbursement request accompanied by all required billing statements and touchers,
(c) Photograph(s) showing the installation of (lie sign required by Rule 6613-2.013. F.A.C.
(d) Photograph(s) of the completed project clearly showing the program impro%etnents.
(9) Project Completion Review: The project manager will review the project completion package and will authorize or reject the
final reimbursement payment which will include all retained funds from previous requests,
Mulrinsrkixg. whorirt-374.9'li(') FS. Lurk lrrq>ferrrerrreil374.97ti(1) FS. History—Xet t 12-1 7-9f). F,�rrnrrlt 1hT-?.009. Amended 3 -?1-111, 7-3n-rj1, ;-
'-11. 1 -?7 -la
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6613-2.0tt Reimbursement.
The District shall release pro. -ram funds in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the project agreement. This release
orprogram funds shali he on a reimiiursennent only basis. The District shall reimburse the project sponsor for project costs expended
on the project in accordance h%ith the project agreement. Project funds to be reimbursed n ill require the submission of a Reimbursement
Request Form and required supporting documents. FIND Form No. 90-14 (etlective date 7-30-02) hereby incorporated by reference
and available rrom the District office.
(I ) Authorized Expenditures: Project funds Shall not he spent except as consistent %with the project agreement cost estimate that
vvas IP17,-o%CLi by Clic Board, which shall he an attachment to the project a,reement. This cost estimate Neill establish the maXinlum
flnldina assistance provided by the District and the percentage of funding pro%ided b% each party to the project. The District %sill pay
the lesser of -
(a) The percentage total orproject funding that the Board has agreed to fund. or
(b) The maximum application runding assistance amount.
('_) Phase I Reimbursement: In accordance with these rules, reimbursement cannot he made on a Phase I appliC36011 until a
construction Contract is executed bN the applicant for the construction phase of the project. I f the Phase I project is completed but a
ConsVuction contract is not executed by the three (3) year project deadline. then the District shall only allow one (l) year rronl the
Phase I project deadline to enter into the required construction contract before the Phase I funding is cancellers.
(3) Reimbursement Requests: All project costs shall be reported to the District and summarized on the Reimbursement Request
Form. All requests For reimbursement shall hIClttde supporting dOCulnentition such as billing statements for work performed and
cancelled payment vouchers for expenditures made.
(4) Retainage: The District shall retain tete percent (10%) of all reimbursement payments until final certification ofcompletion of
the project. The District shall withhold any reitnbursennent payment, either in whole or part. for non-compliance with the terms ofthis
agreement.
(5) Check presentations: A District representative shall present the final reimbursement check to the project sponsor during a
public commission meeting or public dedication ceremony for the project Facility.
(6) Recoyery of Additional Project Funding: I f the project sponsor receive, additional funding tier the project eo,tti from another
source that vvas not identified in the original application and that changes the agreement cost -share percentage. the project sponsor
shall proportionately reimburse the District's prod -ram funds equal to the cost -share percentage in the appro\ ed project agreement. The
project sponsor shall promptly notify the District of any project payments it recei\es from a source other than the District.
Rrrlem akh, Awhoritr 374.9700) F5 Law Imlplenrem d374.97h(1) FS. Histoi7—:1'ew 12-17-90, Amended 6-24-93, Fprmrot• 16T -2.011.. -mended
.3-31-99, 7-30-02, 3-7-11.
6613-2.012 Accountability.
The followint, procedures shall govern the accountability of program funds:
(I) Accounting: Each project sponsor is responsible for maintaining an accounting system vvhiclh sleets generally accepted
accoumnn principles and for maintaining Such financial records as necessary to properly account fol- all program funds.
(2) Quarterly Reports: The project sponsor shall submit quarterly Inrofeel status report to FIND 131 aCCOrt1aIlCe yl'llll SLIhSeCClf711
66B-2.009(4). F.A.C.
(3) Completion Certification: All required final completion certification dOCllmentS and materials as outlined in subsection 6613-
2.009(,S). F.A.C., of this rate steal I be submitted to the District prior to final reimbursement of' proYgrain rungs.
(4) Auditing: All project records including project costs shall be available for review by the District or by an auditor selected by
the District for 3 years atter completion ofthe project. Any such audit expenses incurred shall he borne entirely by the project sponsor.
(5) Project Records: The project sponsor shall retain all records supporting project cost; for three years after either the completion
or the project or (lie final reimbursement payment. %�hichever is later, except that should any litigation, claim, or special audit arise
before the expiration (it' (lie three year period, the project sponsor shall retain all records until the sinal resolution of such matters.
((i) Repavrnent, It' it is foalld by any State, County, FIND.. or independent audit that program fund., ha`e not been used in
accordance with this rule and applicable taus, the project sponsor shall repay the misused pro�aram furl, to the Di;u•ict.
Rr,leirru4-iprg.4arlhtprilr374.976(2) FS. La+r Inyplemerrletl374.976(1) FS. Himorl,—Ne,r 12-17-91). Fu,merly 16T-2.012..-trpremlerl7-30-02.
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6613-2.013 Acknoes ledgement.
The pro_leci sponsor shall erect a perinancnt sign, appro,,ed by the District, at the entrance to ilhe project site %khich indicates the
District': participation in the project. This sign shall contain the FIND logo. In the went that the project sponsor erects a temporary
construction Sig[l. this seat shall also recognize the District's participation. I rthe final produce or(he project is a report. study or other
publication. the District's sponsorship of that publication shall he prominently indicated at the hey- tinning of the Publication. if the
Project results ill an educational display, the District's logo and a statement of the District's Participation in the Project shall be
contained in the display,
Ridenrerki)ig,4who)*Y374.976(2) FS. Lrns Impleoicnied 3'4.976f11 FS Hislw:i-leis• 1'-17-911, Furmerlr 16T -2.I113, Amended? -?'-10.
6613-2.014 Small -Scale Spoil Island restoration and Enhancement Projects.
Proposals shall be accepted for the restoration or enhancement of spoil islands and natural island; within the District's a atervvays ror
recreational, navi;a conal, educational, and em ironmental purposes. The applicable pros inion, ofthis rule apply to these applications
with the following additions or exceptions:
(1) Application Procedure — A Request for ProposalS Procedure trill be axed to request proposals for conSideratioll. Proposals
shall follow the formal described in FIND Document #03-02, Call ror Proposals — Sntall-Scale Spoil lSland restoration and
Enhancement Program (effective elate 7-30-02), 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.
(2) [Matching Funds: Small-scale spoil island restoration and enhancement may qualify rur up to nineiv percent (90° it program
Funds. The applicant's ten Percent (1101 10) matching funds may include in-kind contribution pursuant to paragraph 6613-2.014(40l,
F.A.C.
(3) Eligibility: All proposals must meet the followings eligibility criteria to he considered for fundill-:
(a) 'Management Plan Compliance: Projects shall be in compliance with the provisions of any Spoil Island N1anagement Plans or
other management plan~ that govern fife Project site,
(b) Property Control: The Project Sponsor must have written property rights on the Project site to construct and maintain tie
Project for a ininintum of five sears. Such property rights can be in the forth ora lease, interlocal agreement, use agreement or outer
legal form approved by the District. The applicant shall include a map clearly delineating the location of all proposed work included
in the application.
(4) Funds Allocation: Funcls shall be allocated pursuant to Mule 0613-2,005. F_A.C., subject to the exceptianS identified in this
rule, and with the follo%ving additions:
(a) The District Shall fund a maximtllll 01'up to $7,500 per project, not to exceed $22,500 Per [busty, Iler fiscal year.
(b) The Project Sponsor may contribute in-kind construction labor; Such nl-kind construction labor costa %sill not he counted by
the District as exceeding 510.00 per hour. No administrative costs can be incorporated into the Project as Project costs.
(c) The funding provided by the District shall only be allocated for specific Project expenses SUCII as construction materials. pl:lnt
materials, herbicides. etc. The funding provided by the District shall [tot be alloeated for partes. rood or beverages.
(5) Hold Harmless Waiver: All volunteers, who are not go\erilmelit employees, shall sign a hold harmless waiver Form No. 02-
01 (New 7-30-03) as appros,ed by the District and hereby incorporated by reference and available from the District office.
Rrdetnakiug.4uthorilr 374,976(2) FS. Lraiv Gxplentenied 374.976(1) FS. Histot;11—;4'eu 7-3lJ-U2, .lulrrrrlcd t-? i -life, 3-7-11.
6613-2.015 Small -Scale Derelict Vessel removal Projects.
Proposal, shall be accented for financial assistance for the removal ortlerelict vessels ss ithin the District's +waterway,. The applicable
provisions of this rule apply to these applications a ith the foilot+ing additions or exceptions:
(I ) Application Procedure — Applications shall he submitted on a comPletcd FIND Form \o. 05-01 (Small -Scale Derelict Vessel
Removal Pro -ram) (effiective date 4-24-06), and FIND Form No. 01-06 (Snlall-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Program — Project Cost
Estimate). (effective elate 4-24-00). hereby incorporated by reference and available irunl the District office. Applications rilav he
Submitted to the District and considered by the Board at any time during the year.
(2) The District shall only fund applicants that have identified derelict vessels to be retno%ed and have a current hid for removal
fOr titch Wessels, of have completed the removal or such vessels a ithin the 6 months preceding the application. Subject to elir-lihility
under these program rules.
09 The program must he sponsored by an eligible government agency or not-for-prolit organization.
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(4) District funding shall be limited to 530,000.00 per county, per year. prop ided on a reimbursement basis only. The limitation
on pre -agreement expenses may be waived by the Board in accordance with subsection 668 -?.00 (3). F.A.C.
(5) The eligible applicant must pro4 ide the remaining matching funds tar project completion. In no case ,hall the District's cost -
share contribUtiorl exceed 75110 of the total project costs. In-IIOUye project management or administration costs are not eli Wihic cost~ or
matching costs.
(6) The derelict vessel must be located in the District's `vl'aterways. as defined in Rule 6643-2.003. F.A.C. The applicant shall
include a map clearly delineating the location of all vessels included in tl)e application
(7) The District ~hall be recognized �rhen possible in all written, audio or video ad%ertisinwty and promotions as a participating
sponsor of the program.
(C) The funding provided by the District shall only be allocated for remo,,al of derelict vessels. Tile District is providing progran)
reimbursement funds only and shall be held harmless with regards to the actisities initiated by the applicant.
(9) The applicant shall be responsible fox- all maintenance. management. disposal and operating expenses associated with the
program.
(
10) Funds derived from the sale of any derelict vessels or vessel parts removed through this grant program must be reinvested
into the applicant's derelict %essel removal program.
( l 1) The District Board shall make all final decisions concerning the provision of funding ror this program.
Rident(rkiitg.4irthttrati-3'4.976(2) FS. L(tr Nplemen led 37.1.)''6(1) F'S. Hisror7—. ot, 4-24-06. Amoided 4-15-07. 3 �� rl,Y. ?-'-1 f. 1-2-44
6613-2.016 Waterways Cleanup Events,
Proposals shall be accepted for financial assistance for the organized r-emowal ofrefuse within the District's waterways.'File applicable
provisions of this rule apply to these applications with the following additions or exception~:
(1) Application Procedure: Prior to the event, a request for funding shall he submitted to the District by means of a coxer letter
detailing the occurrence of the cleanup. contact information, a map of the cleanup locations and the general Parameters of the event.
]n addition, the Applicant +will subrnit a detailed budYget clearly delineating the expenditure of all District funds, as well as the overall
general budget of the event. Proposals may be submitted to the District and considered by the Board at any time during the year.
(2) Availability: The District shall fund a maximum of one clean -ftp program per watensa), per year within a County, with
exception to the provisions of subsections (4) through (10), below.
(3) Applicant Eligibility: The clean-up program must be sponsored by a government agency ora registered nut -for-profit
corporation.
(4) Funding: District funding shall be limited to 55,000 per waterway. per county, except for dee pro'. inions of subsections (S)
through (10). below.
(5) The District shall be recognized in all +.written, on-line, audio or video advertising and promotions as a participating sponsor
of the clean-up program.
(6) Funding Eligibility: The finding provided by the District shall only be allocated to reimburse the applicant for out of pocket
e+cpendittires related to specific cleanup program expenses such as trash bass, trash collection, haul and landfill fees, gloves.
advertising-, T-shirts. and related expenses. The funding provided by the District shall not he allocated for parties, meetinvgs. food or
beverages.
(7) The District Board shall make all final decisions concerning the provision of funtling for a clean -tip) program.
In addition to the requirements stated above, a cleanup program implementing all of the I'ollow•ing additional incentives will qualify
for up to additional S5,000 in clean up funds.
(3) The clean-up program budget must provide equal or greater [Hatching funds for all Navigation District finding.
(9) The applicant shall tally and report the composition amt location of the waterway -related debris, with the goal to show
definitive progress in the amount of rel'use collected, a redaction in the overall dchris in the Nkaterway, or an increase in the nun)her of
additional waterway areas included in tile: clean up.
(10) For each additional 51,000 in Navigation District funding, the applicant shall coordinate a minimum of one waterway
collection point or clean up area. or an applicant can conduct an additional Waterway cleanup program for the waterway areas.
Jittletttakitt ,1trlknri{t'371,97h('j FS. Litir Implemented 374.976(1) FS. Hi.stort Noi