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ATTACHMENT C <br />Small -Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects Rule (Rule 66B-2.015) <br />Proposals shall be accepted for financial assistance for the removal of derelict vessels within the <br />District's waterways. The applicable provisions of this rule apply to these applications with the <br />following additions or exceptions: <br />(1) Application Procedure — Applications shall be submitted on a completed FIND Form No. <br />05-01 (Small -Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Program) (effective date 4-24-06), and FIND Form <br />No. 01-06 (Small -Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Program — Project Cost Estimate), (effective date <br />4-24-06), hereby incorporated by reference and available from the District office. Applications may <br />be submitted to the District and considered by the Board at any time during the year. <br />(2) The District shall only fund applicants that have identified derelict vessels to be removed <br />and have a current bid for removal for such vessels, or have completed the removal of such vessels <br />within the 6 months preceding the application, subject to eligibility under these program rules. <br />(3) The program must be sponsored by an eligible government agency or not-for-profit <br />organization. <br />(4) District funding shall be limited to 1$30,000.00 per county, per year, provided on a <br />reimbursement basis only. The limitation on pre -agreement expenses may be waived by the Board <br />in accordance with subsection 66B-2.005(3), F.A.C. <br />(5) The eligible applicant must provide the remaining matching funds for project completion. In <br />no case shall the District's cost -share contribution exceed 75% of the total project costs. In-house <br />project management or administration costs are not eligible costs or matching costs. <br />(6) The derelict vessel must be located in the District's Waterways, as defined in Rule 66B- <br />2.003, F.A.C. The applicant shall include a map clearly delineating the location of all vessels <br />included in the application. <br />(7) The District shall be recognized when possible in all written, audio or video advertising and <br />promotions as a participating sponsor of the program. <br />(8) The funding provided by the District shall only be allocated for removal of derelict vessels. <br />The District is providing program reimbursement funds only and shall be held harmless with <br />regards to the activities initiated by the applicant. <br />(9) The applicant shall be responsible for all maintenance, management, disposal and operating <br />expenses associated with the program. <br />(10) Funds derived from the sale of any derelict vessels or vessel parts removed through this <br />grant program must be reinvested into the applicant's derelict vessel removal program. <br />(11) The District Board shall make all final decisions concerning the provision of funding for <br />this program. <br />