Florida Administrative Code

(1) Adult safe houses that provide services as transitional housing must comply with the certification requirements set forth in Rules 65K-1.001 through 65K-1.010, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule. (2) Transitional housing provides housing to ind…

(1) West Coast Inland Navigation District, also referred to as WCIND, was created pursuant to Chapter 23770, Laws of Florida (1947). WCIND is an independent, multi-county special taxing district composed of the Counties of Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee. (2) WCIND was creat…

(1) The Agency Head of WCIND is a governing body known as the "Board of Commissioners of West Coast Inland Navigation District." It is comprised of four members, each of whom is an elected County Commissioner of the County he or she represents on said Board, and selected in each …

(1) The District is comprised of the Board, the Executive Director and District staff. The internal organizational structure of the District is reflected graphically in Figure 1-1. WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISTR…

The principal office of WCIND is located at 200 East Miami Avenue, P.O. Box 1845, Venice, Florida 34284, with telephone number of (813)485-9402. All WCIND records, publications, forms and documents are available at the above-referenced location during the office hours from 8:00 a…

The statutes and rules affecting the operation of WCIND include: Chapter 23770, Laws of Florida (1947). Chapter 27289, Laws of Florida (1951). Chapter 27290, Laws of Florida (1951). Chapter 28542, Laws of Florida (1953). Chapter 30074, Laws of Florida (1955). Chapter 57-467, Laws…

All WCIND documents, publications or recorded actions shall be public records and available for inspection and copying at WCIND's principal office. Copies of such records shall be available at a charge for the cost of copying such records. Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law …

The Executive Director of WCIND shall be the Agency Clerk and as such shall be the official custodian of the minute books, records, maps, seal, and other properties and records of the District. Such officer shall be authorized to affix the official seal of the District to its leg…

Pursuant to Section 374.976, F.S., the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) is authorized to undertake additional programs intended to alleviate the problems associated with its waterways. The purpose of this Rule Chapter is to set forth WCIND's policies and procedures i…

The provisions of this rule chapter implement the additional programs intended to alleviate problems associated with WCIND's waterways under Section 374.976, F.S. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit WCIND's authority to administer programs under its codified special act ch…

The terms used in this rule chapter are defined as follows: (1) "Acquisition" means the act of obtaining with Program funds equipment, intangible property, supplies, real property, activities and services necessary to plan and carry out a project under this rule. (2) "Application…

The following constitutes WCIND's policy pertaining to the administration of the additional programs undertaken pursuant to Section 374.976, F.S: (1) Waterway Development Program. This Program is established to alleviate problems associated with WCIND waterways and is implemented…

All member county requests for Program funds shall be submitted in accordance with the following application requirements: (1) Budget-Cycle Funding Applications. Member counties shall submit a completed Form No. 1, "Funding Application," which is incorporated by reference in subs…

At a regular or special meeting, the Board may waive the requirements of this rule chapter and funding limitations in Section 374.976(3), F.S., to approve and fund disaster relief projects in member counties recovering from a storm event or natural disaster resulting in a state o…

Eligible project costs are only those costs associated with the specific types of projects and activities listed in Rules 66A-2.20051 through 66A-2.0055, F.A.C., for each project category, as long as the expenditures incurred by the member county are reasonable and necessary for …

(1) Public Navigation Facilities. Program funds may be used to pay direct costs incurred in connection with capital improvements resulting in public navigation facilities, including the cost of acquisition, planning, development, construction, reconstruction, extension, post-cons…

(1) Boater Recreation Facilities. Program funds may be used to pay direct costs incurred in connection with capital improvements resulting in boater recreation facilities, including the cost of acquisition, planning, development, construction, reconstruction, extension, post-cons…

(1) Environmental Education Facilities. Program funds may be used to pay direct costs incurred in connection with capital improvements resulting in environmental education facilities, including the cost of planning (except for feasibility analysis), development, construction, rec…

(1) Boating Safety and Education Facilities. Program funds may be used to pay direct costs incurred in connection with capital improvements resulting in boating safety and education facilities, including the cost of planning (except for feasibility analysis), development, constru…

(1) Marine Law Enforcement Facilities. Program funds may be used to pay direct costs incurred in connection with capital improvements resulting in marine law enforcement facilities, including the cost of planning (except for feasibility analysis), development, construction, recon…

Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976 FS. History-New 11-11-90, Formerly 16S-2.006, Repealed 3-3-21.

The following constitute the general conditions for Program compliance: (1) Three-Year Encumbrance Limit. Program funds shall not be encumbered for a project beyond three years following approval of a project (October 1 for budget-cycle projects and three years from the date of B…

The following constitutes the specific conditions procedures and administrative requirement for real property acquisition projects. (1) Eligible Projects. Real property acquisitions are limited to projects that provide for rights-of-way, spoil material disposal areas, environment…

The following constitutes the general requirements for the administration of the Program. (1) Project Management. The Executive Director or his or her designee shall be the WCIND project manager responsible for monitoring the project agreements under the Program. The Executive Di…

The following procedures shall govern the accountability of Program funds: (1) Member counties are responsible for maintaining an accounting system which meets generally accepted accounting principles and for maintaining such financial records as are necessary to properly account…

Upon request, the member county shall erect a permanent sign, approved by WCIND, at an appropriate location on the project site which indicates WCIND's participation in the project. If the member county erects a temporary construction sign, this sign shall also recognize the WCIN…

Recognizing the importance and benefits of inland navigation channels and waterways, as well as noting problems associated with the construction, continued maintenance and use of these waterways, the Florida Legislature created Section 374.976, F.S. This law authorizes and empowe…

All forms for the administration of this program are available from the District office located at 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, Florida 33477. Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1) FS. History-New 12-17-90, Formerly 16T-1.002.

The basic terms utilized in this rule are defined as follows: (1) "APPLICANT" means an eligible state regional or federal agency submitting an application through this program. (2) "APPLICATION" means a project proposal with the required documentation. (3) "AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION …

The following constitutes the policy of the District regarding the administration of the program. (1) Financial Assistance Eligibility: Eligible federal, state and regional agencies may be provided financial assistance, support or cooperation in planning, acquisition, development…

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…

(1) Application Period: With the exception of eligible Disaster Relief Projects, eligible Small-Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement Projects, eligible Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Applications, and Waterway Cleanup Events, all applications for assistance through this pr…

(1) Eligible Projects: Financial assistance and support through this program shall be used to plan or carry out public navigation and anchorage management, public recreation, environmental education, boating safety, acquisition and development of spoil sites and publicly owned co…

The District will appoint a project manager who shall be responsible for monitoring the project and the project agreement. The project manager shall also be responsible for approving all reimbursement requests. The project sponsor shall appoint a liaison agent, who will be a memb…

The District shall release program funds in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the project agreement. This release of program funds shall be on a reimbursement only basis unless otherwise authorized by the Board. Board authorization shall only be given if the a…

The following procedures shall govern the accountability of program funds: (1) Accounting: Each project sponsor is responsible for maintaining an accounting system which meets generally accepted accounting principles and for maintaining such financial records as necessary to prop…

The project sponsor shall erect a permanent sign, approved by the District, at the entrance to the project site which indicates the District's participation in the project. This sign shall contain the FIND logo. In the event that the project sponsor erects a temporary constructio…

Proposals shall be accepted for the restoration or enhancement of spoil islands and natural islands within the District's waterways for recreational, navigational, educational, and environmental purposes. The applicable provisions of this rule apply to these applications with the…

Proposals shall be accepted for financial assistance for the removal of derelict vessels within the District's waterways. The applicable provisions of this rule apply to these applications with the following additions or exceptions: (1) Application Procedure - Applications shall …

Proposals shall be accepted for financial assistance for the organized removal of refuse within the District's waterways. The applicable provisions of this rule apply to these applications with the following additions or exceptions: (1) Application Procedure: Prior to the event, …

Recognizing the importance and benefits of inland navigation channels and waterways, as well as noting problems associated with the construction, continued maintenance and use of these waterways, the Florida Legislature created Section 374.976, F.S. This law authorizes and empowe…

All forms for the administration of this program are available from the District office located at 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, Florida 33477. Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1) FS. History-New 12-17-90, Formerly 16T-2.002.

The basic terms utilized in this rule are defined as follows: (1) "APPLICANT" means an eligible governmental agency submitting an application through this program. (2) "APPLICATION" means a project proposal with the required documentation. (3) "AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION PERIOD" means…

The following constitutes the policy of the District regarding the administration of the program: (1) Financial Assistance Eligibility: Financial assistance, support and cooperation may be provided to eligible governmental agencies for approved projects as follows: (a) Member cou…

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. Funding allocations to navigation related districts, member counties and local governments shall be …

(1) Application Period: With the exception of eligible Disaster Relief Projects, eligible Small-Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement Projects eligible Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Applications and Waterway Cleanup Events, all applications for assistance through this prog…

Disaster Relief applications may be submitted to the District and considered by the Board at any time during the year to provide assistance to an eligible applicant for the removal of navigation obstructions and repair or replacement of waterway facilities damaged by a declared n…