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EXHIBIT A (5) Waterway 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 boating speed zone for safety purposes . Before applying for boating speed zone designation in District waterways because of a project funded by this program, the sponsor shall first receive approval from the Board. The Board will use the criteria found in Section 327 .46( 1 ) , F . S ., in determining whether to approve the proposed boating speed zone. (6) Project Maintenance : The project sponsor shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of the project for the anticipated life of the project and shall be responsible for all expenses required for such purposes. The project shall be maintained in accordance with the standards of maintenance for other similar local facilities and in accordance with applicable health standards . Project facilities and improvements shall be kept reasonably safe and in reasonable repair to prevent undue deterioration and to encourage public use. The project sponsor shall have full legal authority and financial ability to operate and maintain the project facilities . . (7) Public Information Availability: Public information produced with assistance from this program shall not be copyrighted and shall be provided free of cost, except for the cost of reproduction, to the public . ( 8) Third-Party Project Operators : Projects that are being operated by a third party shall have sufficient oversight by the eligible project sponsor as determined by the Board. Such oversight, ata minimum, will include a project liaison that is a staff member of the eligible project sponsor, and oversight of the operating hours and admission fees of the facility by the eligible project sponsor through a legal agreement. All third party projects shall be open to the public in accordance with this rule . (9) Nan-compliance : The District shall 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 of the applicant to complete the project . Failure of a project sponsor to comply with the provisions of this rule or the project agreement shall result in the District declaring the project sponsor ineligible for further participation in the program until such time as compliance has been met to the satisfaction of the District. Specific Authority 374. 976(2) FS. Latin Implemented 374. 976(1), (2) FS. History — New 1247-90, Amended 2-3-94, 2-6-97, Formerly 16T4. 004, Amended 5-1 &98, 3-3149, 545- 00, -18-98, 3-31 -99, 5-25- 00, 3-21-01 , 7-30-020 3-3441 4-21 - 05. 66B-2. 005 — Funds Allocation . The Board will allocate funding for this program based upon the District's overall goals, management policies , fiscal responsibilities and operational needs for the upcoming year. If funds are determined to be available for the program, the District will notify potential eligible governmental agencies of the availability of program funding. Applications will be reviewed by the Board utilizing District Forms No . 91 -25 and 91 -25 (a thru f) Waterways Assistance Program Application Evaluation and Rating Worksheet (effective date 4-24-06) ; and 93 -25 and 9345 (a, b and c) Waterways Assistance Program Navigation Districts Application Evaluation and Rating Worksheet (effective date 4-2446) , hereby incorporated by reference and available from the District office .