Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-815.0105 - Modification to the Project Boundary

Modifications to the boundary of a project site selected for conceptual approval will be considered by the Governing Body on a case-by-case basis. The following procedures are established to guide the submission and review of boundary modification requests.

(1) A written request for boundary modification must be submitted and contain the items listed below. The request must be transmitted with an original signature cover letter on local government letterhead, signed by the appropriate local government official or administrator, binding the local government to fulfill the commitments made in the request for boundary modification.

(a) An explanation of how the proposed modification complies with the intent and purpose of the project as stated in the original application;

(b) An explanation of why the requested boundary change was not contained in the original application;

(c) An explanation of the effect on the overall project if the requested modification is not approved; and,

(d) An addendum to the original application form FCT/P2000 showing any additions and/or deletions resulting from the proposed boundary modification to the information required by Rules 62-815.004 and 62-815.008, F.A.C.

(2) Following receipt of a request for boundary modification, Trust staff shall conduct a preliminary review to determine if the information provided includes the required items listed in paragraphs 62-815.0105(1)(a) -(d), F.A.C. Trust staff will notify the local government key contact of any additional information or clarification that is needed to complete the staff review.

(3) Trust staff shall prepare a written evaluation report for consideration and approval by the governing body following the same review procedures used to evaluate the original application. The report will contain the following:

(a) Whether the proposed boundary modification is consistent with the purpose and intent of the original application;

(b) Whether the proposed boundary modification would facilitate the acquisition of the overall project site;

(c) Whether the proposed boundary modification would change the evaluation report score if it had been part of the original application. If so, would the revised score and rank result in any change in the funding status of the project;

(d) Whether the Trust has funds available to cover the additional project costs and that the increase in the Trust grant award would not exceed the award limit contained in subsection 62-815.0031(8), F.A.C.

(4) A Trust staff may conduct a site visit to verify representations made in the boundary modification request before final approval of the boundary change.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-815.0105

Rulemaking Authority 380.507(11) FS. Law Implemented 259.101, 375.045, 380.510 FS.

New 2-9-98, Formerly 9K-4.0105.

New 2-9-98, Formerly 9K-4.0105.