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EXHIBIT " B " FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT SMALL-SCALE SPOIL ISLAND RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM RULES The following constitutes the rules of the Florida Inland Navigation District regarding the District's contracting for small-scale spoil island restoration and enhancement program projects for the waterways within the District. As these projects occur on lands controlled by the District or that are adjacent to District properties, these projects will provide land and water management and maintenance benefits to the District. Preference will be given to Proposers who will contribute money or in-kind services for the restoration and enhancement project (the "Project") over and above the funding to be provided by the District. Any entity so selected (the "Project Sponsor") will enter into the District's standard agreement for restoration and enhancement projects. ( 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 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 for up to ninety percent (90%) program funds. The applicant' s ten percent ( 10%) matching funds may include in-kind contribution pursuant to paragraph 6613-2 . 014(4)(b), F.A .C . (3) Eligibility : All proposals must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for funding: (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 . (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 . (4) Funds Allocation : Funds shall be allocated pursuant to Rule 66B-2 .005 , F .A.C ., subject to the exceptions identified in this rule, and with the following additions : (a) The District shall fund a maximum of up to $7, 500 per project, not to exceed $22,500 per County, per fiscal year. (b) The Project Sponsor may contribute in-kind construction labor; such in-kind construction labor costs will not be counted by the District as exceeding $ 10 .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 such as construction materials, plant materials, herbicides, etc . The funding provided by the District shall not be allocated for parties, food or beverages. (5 ) Hold Harmless Waiver: All volunteers, who are not government employees, shall sign a hold harmless waiver Form No . 02-01 (New 7-30-02) as approved by the District and hereby incorporated by reference and available from the District office. In addition : 1 . The District shall be recognized in all written, audio or video advertising and promotions as a participating sponsor of the Project. In addition a sign shall be installed on the Project site acknowledging the District's participation in the Project. The District will provide signs, as applicable. 2 . The District Board shall make all final decisions concerning the provisions of funding for a project.