HomeMy WebLinkAboutBeautification Grant Application Part IRule 14-40.020 F.A.C. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 650-050-10
BEAUTIFICATION GRANT APPLICATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT07/17 o7n 7
Part I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Statutory requirements for the Beautification Grant Program are found in Section 339.2405, Florida
Statutes. Within Rule Chapter 14-40, Florida Administrative Code, are sections dealing with the grant application process, grant award
process, and funding, construction, and maintenance of beautification projects. These documents can be reviewed on the FDOT
website, http://www.fdot.gov/designsupport/highwaybeautification/.
When a decision is made to apply for a Beautification Grant, please immediately notify the District Grant Coordinator. A directory of
Grant Coordinators is posted on the program website. The Grant Coordinator will provide guidance, and help ensure that no
Department projects are in conflict with the grant project. Grant applications for landscape projects in conflict with other Department
projects will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION: Please complete all items in this application. A complete grant application includes digital copies of the following:
❑ 1) One illustrative plan proposal. The illustrative proposal can include existing site photos, sketches or renderings, and
any narrative and labels to accurately describe the project. The plan must be legible when printed at 11"x17" size. Only one
page will be accepted.
❑ 2) Form 650-050-10, Application Form, Part I
❑ 3) Form 650-050-10, Application Form, Part II (Submit a pdf of the excel document)
❑ 4) A copy of the signed resolution
❑ 5) Optional letters of support
To be eligible for a grant, digital copies of the above 5 items are to be submitted online by October 1, Spm EST. (If October 1 falls on
a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next following business day.) Late or incomplete applications, or any addendums or
changes will not be accepted.
Grant applicants should contact the District Grant Coordinator at least one week prior to the deadline to gain access to the online
system that will accept the online submission of applications.
DIGITAL FILE ORGANIZATION: Include only the 5 files listed above in the online submission. If multiple pages are to be included,
package the files together into one file. For instance, if multiple letters of support are to be submitted, scan and bundle all of the
letters into one .pdf file. There is a 250 MB maximum file size allowed for each attachment. Clearly mark the files using the following
naming methodology: 0—Submission Name—Grant Applicant_Year
Example:
1_GraphicProposal_Florida City_2017 4_ Resolution_FloridaCity_2017
2_ApplicationForm Ptl_Florida City_ 2017 5_LettersofSupport_FloridaCity_2017
3_ApplicationForm Pt2_FloridaCity_2017
ATTRIBUTES: Grant Reviewers will evaluate the proposed beautification project on the following attributes: Aesthetic Value, Cost
Effectiveness, Feasibility of Installation and Maintenance, Compliance with State and Federal Regulations, Litter Prevention, Level of
Local Support, Context Appropriateness, Low Maintenance & High Impact, Appropriate Plant Palette, and other factors.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicant Name (Local Government Entity as defined in Section 11.45, F.S. or a local beautification council as established in
accordance with Section 339.2405(9), F.S.):
Contact Name: Position or Title:
Street Address:
Phone #
City: Zip:
Contact's Email:
This application is for a grant in current fiscal year: REDI Community (Yes/No):
PROJECT SUMMARY:
County:
U.S./S.R.#:
City:
Local Name:
Length of Project: (Miles or Feet)
From
To
(Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, i.e. intersections)
(Must indicate mileposts and visible landmarks, i.e. intersections)
GRANT SUMMARY (See Form 650-050-10, Part II):
Amount requested
Applicant's match: $
Estimated Total Project Cost: $
APPLICANT ASSURANCES: The person preparing this Application should initial each of the following to indicate that the Application
is complete.
❑ All existing agreements between applicant and Department are in good standing.
❑ Resolution: The applicant's governing body (local government entity, as defined in Section 11.45, F.S.) must have
passed a resolution or resolutions approving the grant application and authorizing the individual who signs the grant
application for the applicant to execute agreements and documents associated with the grant and maintenance of
the landscape project. A copy of such resolution or resolutions must be included with the application.
❑ Applicant has reviewed the State of Florida Beautification Grant Standard Agreement, form 650-050-010, part 3,
language.
❑ The Application is complete as listed on page one of this form.
❑ The Project will meet all the Department of Transportation requirements pursuant to Rule 14-40.003.
PREVIOUS GRANTS: Describe the locations and dates of Beautification Grants received in the past ten (10) years. Have the project
locations been maintained and cared for? Please describe the status of past projects.
The undersigned hereby certifies that all requirements of the grant program are understood, and that all information provided with
this grant application is true and correct, and represents the desires of the local government entity where the project will be
installed.
Signature:
Position/Title:
Date: