Florida Administrative Code

(1) At least 30 days prior to closing, a Certified Survey must be submitted to the Trust for final approval to rectify acreage and title issues against the title commitment, the negotiated Purchase Agreement and the Appraisal(s) used to determine the maximum amount. (2) In cases …

Appraisal services shall be obtained through the Department in accordance with the procedures and requirements provided in Chapter 18-1, F.A.C., except as follows: (1) The party responsible for Acquisition activities shall contract with the Approved Appraiser(s) according to cont…

(1) The Trust, the Recipient, and the Recipient's Agent(s) shall maintain confidentiality of all Appraisals, and any other reports relating to value, offers and counter-offers. Appraisals, and any other reports relating to value, offers and counteroffers are not available for pub…

(1) It shall be the goal of the Trust and the Recipient that the Acquisition of the real property be negotiated at the best price and terms that can be negotiated in the interest of the project's public purpose. The objective of all purchase negotiations shall be to obtain, at th…

(1) The form of the final negotiated purchase shall be a written Purchase Agreement that is signed by the Owner(s), the Recipient and the Trust. (2) The Trust or Recipient may prepare and use any form of Purchase Agreement approved by the Trust as meeting the intent of all applic…

(1) Prior to release of Florida Forever Funds for a project, the Recipient shall submit a Project Plan for approval by the Trust. The Project Plan shall include the following: (a) A Purchase Agreement as defined in this rule chapter for Acquisition of the Project Site, executed b…

(1) All sites acquired with funds from the Florida Forever Trust Fund shall be examined for hazardous materials contamination within 90 days before closing. (2) The examination for hazardous materials contamination shall be performed by an individual who is experienced in perform…

The Trust shall approve the terms under which the interest in land is acquired. Such approval shall be evidenced by the Trust execution of the Purchase Agreement. Rulemaking Authority 380.507(11) FS. Law Implemented 259.105, 380.501-.515 FS. History-New 5-27-01, Amended 12-9-03, …

(1) Prior to closing the Trust shall prepare a grant reconciliation statement which shall evidence expenditures for all eligible Project Costs for the portion of the Project Site to be closed. The reconciliation statement shall be based on the prepared Buyer and Seller closing st…

This rule chapter sets forth the procedures that must be followed for grant applications for Florida Forever Funds awarded by Florida Communities Trust. The purpose of the program is to provide grants for the acquisition of interests in land for the restoration and preservation o…

(1) "Acquisition" means the act of obtaining real property or interests and rights therein through a voluntarily-negotiated transaction and through appropriate legal means in furtherance of The Florida Forever Act and this rule chapter. (2) "Applicant" means an eligible Local Gov…

The following constitutes the general procedures for the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Florida Forever grant program of the Florida Communities Trust. (1) Application Form. Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Grant Application Form SMWW-2 (eff. 5-16-10), is prescribed for use w…

(1) Applications must be submitted by mail or delivery to the Florida Communities Trust, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #115, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000. To be timely submitted, Applications must be received on or before the published Application deadline. (2) Deadlines for subm…

(1) Applications received by the Application deadline shall be reviewed and evaluated by Trust staff based on the materials submitted. Eligible Applicants will be notified of the receipt and status of their Application(s) via standard mail. Ineligible Applicants shall be notified…

The evaluation of Applications shall be based on the criteria set forth in this rule chapter and the information in Application Form SMWW-2. Trust staff shall utilize the information contained in the Application (including exhibits) and all information obtained during its review …

(1) Prior to preparing the ranking report of projects, Trust staff shall conduct site visits as needed to verify the conditions represented by the Applicants in the SMWW-2. (2) Ranking report and evaluation reports. After a period for review, Trust staff shall prepare a prelimina…

(1) The established time frame for funding approval shall be for a period not to exceed 12 months. Approval shall be evidenced by a fully executed Grant Contract between the Trust and the Recipient. When the established time frame has expired, the project shall be terminated and …

Modification to the boundary of a Project Site selected for approval will be considered by the Trust on a case-by-case basis. Requests to modify the project boundary shall be submitted to the Trust within 12 months of the approval of the Grant Contract. Requests for boundary amen…

(1) Prior to release of Florida Forever Funds for a project, the Recipients shall submit a Management Plan for approval by the Trust. The Management Plan shall explain how the Project Site will be managed to further the purposes of the project and meet the terms and conditions of…

This rule chapter and Chapter 62-821, F.A.C., shall govern in all matters of title, acquisition procedures, lease agreements and transfer of title for lands acquired pursuant to this rule chapter. Rulemaking Authority 380.507(11), 380.5105(2) FS. Law Implemented 259.105, 380.501-…

Pursuant to Section 380.5105(5), F.S., each award to a Recipient shall include a condition that, after Acquisition of the Project Site, a stewardship report is required. The stewardship report is intended to verify that conditions imposed at the time the award was made are being …

This rule chapter sets forth the procedures that must be followed for land acquisitions for the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Program using Florida Forever funds awarded by Florida Communities Trust. Rulemaking Authority 380.507(11), 380.5105(2) FS. Law Implemented 259.105, 3…

The definitions set forth in Rule 62-820.002, F.A.C., shall apply as used in this rule chapter and are incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, the following definitions shall apply as used in this rule chapter: (1) "Appraisal Services" has the same meaning as provided in …

(1) This rule chapter shall govern the activities for Acquisition of real property for the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts program using proceeds from the Florida Forever Trust Fund, when title to such real property vests in the Recipient. (2) The disbursement of Florida Foreve…

Appraisal services shall be obtained through the Department in accordance with the procedures and requirements provided in Chapter 18-1, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 380.507(11), 380.5105(2) FS. Law Implemented 259.105, 380.501-.515 FS. History-New 11-25-08, Formerly 9K-10.004, Am…

(1) The Trust and the Recipient shall maintain confidentiality of all Appraisals, and any other reports relating to value, offers and counter-offers. Appraisals, and any other reports relating to value, offers and counteroffers are not available for public disclosure or inspectio…

(1) It shall be the goal of the Trust and the Recipient that the Acquisition of the real property be negotiated at the best price and terms that can be negotiated in the interest of the project's public purpose, with preference given to a purchase price at or below the maximum am…

(1) The form of the final negotiated purchase shall be a written Purchase Agreement that is signed by the Owner(s), the Recipient and the Trust. (2) The Trust will prepare and use any form of Purchase Agreement as meeting the intent of all applicable laws and this rule chapter. (…

(1) To obtain Appraisals, the Trust may obtain a title report or title commitment which shall include a legal description of the Project Site to be acquired that is sufficient to inform the Trust, the Recipient and the Appraisers of the status of ownership, encumbrances, exceptio…

(1) At least 30 days prior to closing, a Certified Survey must be submitted to the Trust for final approval to rectify acreage and title issues against the title commitment, the negotiated Purchase Agreement and the Appraisal(s) used to determine the maximum amount. (2) In cases …

(1) All sites acquired with funds from the Florida Forever Trust Fund shall be examined for hazardous materials contamination within 90 days before closing. (2) The examination for hazardous materials contamination shall be performed by an individual who is experienced in perform…

(1) Prior to closing the Trust shall prepare a grant reconciliation statement which shall evidence expenditures for all eligible Project Costs for the Project Site. The reconciliation statement shall be based on the prepared Buyer and Seller closing statements, the prepaid Projec…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the revised Walton County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of S…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the Escambia County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; …

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Okaloosa County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; …

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Duval County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Nassau County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect 20 days after filing with the Florida Department of State or o…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Charlotte County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect 20 days after filing with the Florida Department of State or on the d…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Lee County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and t…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Manatee County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the rul…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Sarasota County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule amendment shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; …

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Palm Beach County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the …

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Pinellas County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; and the ru…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Dade County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect 20 days after filing with the Florida Department of State or on the date t…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Broward County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect 20 days after filing with the Florida Department of State or on the dat…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S., the revised Franklin County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect on the date of filing with the Florida Department of State; an…

(1) There is hereby established, pursuant to Section 161.053, F.S., the Martin County Coastal Construction Control Line. The legal description of said line is attached hereto. (2) This rule shall take effect 20 days after filing with the Florida Department of State or on the date…