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2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.309 - Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.

331.309 Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.—
(1) The board shall designate an individual who is a resident of the state, or a qualified public depository as defined in s. 280.02, as treasurer of Space Florida, who shall have charge of the funds of Space Florida. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon the order of or pursuant to the resolution of the board by warrant, check, authorization, or direct deposit pursuant to s. 215.85, signed or authorized by the treasurer or his or her representative or by such other persons as may be authorized by the board. The board may give the treasurer such other or additional powers and duties as the board may deem appropriate and shall establish the treasurer’s compensation. The board may require the treasurer to give a bond in such amount, on such terms, and with such sureties as may be deemed satisfactory to the board to secure the performance by the treasurer of his or her powers and duties. The board shall audit or have audited the books of the treasurer at least once a year.
(2) The board is authorized to select as depositories in which the funds of the board and of Space Florida shall be deposited any qualified public depository as defined in s. 280.02, upon such terms and conditions as to the payment of interest by such depository upon the funds so deposited as the board may deem just and reasonable. The funds of Space Florida may be kept in or removed from the State Treasury upon written notification from the chair of the board to the Chief Financial Officer.
(3) The board may employ a fiscal agent, who shall be either a resident of the state or a corporation organized under the laws of this or any other state and authorized by such laws to act as such fiscal agent in the state.
History.—ss. 9, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-265; s. 478, ch. 95-148; s. 20, ch. 98-409; s. 17, ch. 99-256; s. 368, ch. 2003-261; s. 9, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.311 - Exercise by Space Florida of its powers within municipalities and other political subdivisions.

331.311 Exercise by Space Florida of its powers within municipalities and other political subdivisions.—Space Florida may exercise any of its rights, powers, privileges, and authority in any and all portions of any spaceport territory lying within the boundaries of any municipal corporation or other political subdivision, heretofore or hereafter created or organized, whose boundaries lie wholly or partly within the geographical limits of the spaceport territory, to the same extent and in the same manner as in areas of the spaceport territory not incorporated as part of a municipality or other political subdivision. With respect to any municipal corporation or other political subdivision whose boundaries lie partly within and partly without the geographical limits of the spaceport territory, Space Florida may exercise its rights, powers, privileges, and authority only within the portion of the municipal corporation or other political subdivision lying within the boundaries of the spaceport territory.
History.—ss. 11, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 12, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.312 - Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory.

331.312 Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory.—Space Florida may own, acquire, construct, develop, create, maintain, equip, extend, improve, reconstruct, and operate its projects within the geographical limits of the spaceport territory, including any portions of the spaceport territory located inside the boundaries of any political subdivision, and offer, supply, maintain, and furnish the facilities and services provided for in this act to, and establish and collect fees, rentals, and other charges from, persons, public or private, within the geographical limits of the spaceport territory and for the use of Space Florida itself.
History.—ss. 12, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 13, ch. 2006-60; s. 47, ch. 2007-5; s. 9, ch. 2023-200.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.313 - Power of Space Florida with respect to roads.

331.313 Power of Space Florida with respect to roads.—
(1) Within the territorial limits of any spaceport territory, Space Florida may acquire, through purchase or interagency agreement, or as otherwise provided in law, and construct, control, and maintain, roads deemed necessary by Space Florida and connections thereto and extensions thereof now or hereafter acquired, constructed, or maintained in accordance with established highway safety standards. However, in the event a road being addressed by Space Florida is owned by another agency or jurisdiction, Space Florida, before proceeding with the proposed project or work activity, must consult with the agency or jurisdiction that owns the road.
(2) Space Florida shall advise the Department of Transportation of any determination Space Florida makes to construct or maintain a road or bridge within its territory; provide the department with complete copies of all documents, agreements, resolutions, contracts, and instruments relating thereto; and, if necessary, request the department to conduct such construction or maintenance work, including the acquisition of necessary rights-of-way, planning, surveying, and actual construction of the project. Space Florida shall transfer to the department any funds provided for such construction or maintenance. The department is authorized to proceed with such construction or maintenance and to use such funds for such work in the same manner that the department is authorized to use the funds otherwise provided by law for use in construction of roads and bridges.
History.—ss. 13, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 14, ch. 2006-60; s. 48, ch. 2007-5; s. 10, ch. 2023-200.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.316 - Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges; procedure for adoption and modification; minimum revenue requirements.

331.316 Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges; procedure for adoption and modification; minimum revenue requirements.—
(1) To recover the costs of the spaceport facility or system, Space Florida may prescribe, fix, establish, and collect rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges (hereinafter referred to as “revenues”), and revise the same from time to time, for the facilities and services furnished or to be furnished by Space Florida and the spaceport, including, but not limited to, launch pads, ranges, payload assembly and processing facilities, visitor and tourist facilities, transportation facilities, and parking and other related facilities, and may provide for reasonable penalties against any user or property for any such rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges that are delinquent.
(2) The board may enter into contracts for the use of the projects of Space Florida and for the services and facilities furnished or to be furnished by Space Florida, including, but not limited to, launch services, payload assembly and processing, and other aerospace-related services, for such consideration and on such other terms and conditions as the board may approve. Such contracts, and revenues or service charges received or to be received by Space Florida thereunder, may be pledged as security for any of the bonds of Space Florida.
History.—ss. 16, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 15, ch. 2006-60; s. 49, ch. 2007-5.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.317 - Recovery of delinquent charges.

331.317 Recovery of delinquent charges.—In the event that any of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, other charges, or delinquent penalties shall not be paid as and when due and shall be in default for 30 days or more, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accrued thereon, together with attorney’s fees and costs, may be recovered by Space Florida in a civil action.
History.—ss. 17, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 16, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.318 - Discontinuance of service.

331.318 Discontinuance of service.—In the event that the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges for the services and facilities of any project are not paid when due, the board may discontinue and shut off the same until such rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services and facilities, are fully paid. Such delinquent rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, together with interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services and facilities, and reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses, may be recovered by Space Florida by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction. Space Florida may also enforce payment of such delinquent rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges by any other lawful method of enforcement.
History.—ss. 18, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 17, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.319 - Comprehensive planning; building and safety codes.

331.319 Comprehensive planning; building and safety codes.—The board of directors may:
(1) Adopt, and from time to time review, amend, supplement, or repeal, a comprehensive general plan for the physical development of the area within the spaceport territory in accordance with the objectives and purposes of this act and consistent with the comprehensive plans of the applicable county or counties and municipality or municipalities adopted pursuant to the Community Planning Act, part II of chapter 163.
(2) Prohibit within the spaceport territory the construction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition, or the commencement of the construction, alteration, repair (except emergency repairs), removal, or demolition, of any building or structure, including, but not by way of limitation, public utility poles, lines, pipes, and facilities, without first obtaining a permit from the board or such other officer or agency as the board may designate, and prescribe the procedure with respect to the obtaining of such permit.
History.—ss. 19, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 18, ch. 2006-60; s. 50, ch. 2007-5; s. 47, ch. 2011-139.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.320 - Additional powers of board.

331.320 Additional powers of board.—The board of directors may within any spaceport territory:
(1) Adopt regulations to prohibit or control the pollution of air and water, and require certain location and placement of electrical power, telephone, and other utility lines, cables, pipes, and ducts.
(2) Divide the spaceport territory into zones or districts of such number, shape, and area as the board may deem best suited to carry out the purposes of this act, and within and for each such district make regulations and restrictions as provided for in subsection (1).
History.—ss. 20, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 19, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.321 - Federal and other funds and aid.

331.321 Federal and other funds and aid.—Space Florida may accept, receive, and receipt for federal moneys, property, and other moneys or properties, either public or private, for the acquisition, planning, operation, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or development of programs, facilities, and sites therefor, and comply with the provisions of the laws of the United States and any rules and regulations made thereunder for the expenditure of federal moneys.
History.—ss. 21, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 20, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.322 - Agreements with municipalities within any spaceport territory.

331.322 Agreements with municipalities within any spaceport territory.—The board of directors and the governing body or bodies of any one or more municipalities located wholly or partly within any spaceport territory, whether now in existence or hereafter created, may enter into and carry into effect contracts and agreements relating to the common powers, duties, and functions of the board and other officers, agents, and employees of Space Florida, and the respective governing body or bodies of one or more such municipalities, and their respective officers, agents, and employees, to the end that there may be effective cooperation between and coordination of the efforts of such municipality or municipalities and Space Florida in discharging their common functions, powers, and duties and in rendering services to the respective residents and property owners of such municipality or municipalities and Space Florida. The board and the governing body or bodies of one or more such municipalities are further authorized to enter into and carry into effect contracts and agreements for the performance of any of their common functions, powers, and duties by a central agency or common agent of the contracting parties.
History.—ss. 22, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 21, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.323 - Cooperative agreements with the state, counties, and municipalities.

331.323 Cooperative agreements with the state, counties, and municipalities.—
(1) The state and the counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, public bodies, and agencies thereof, or any of them, whether now existing or hereafter created, are authorized to aid and cooperate with Space Florida in carrying out any of the purposes and projects of Space Florida, to enter into cooperative agreements with Space Florida, to provide in any such cooperative agreement for the making of loans, gifts, grants, or contributions to Space Florida and the granting and conveyance to Space Florida of real or personal property of any kind or nature, or any interest therein, for the carrying out of the purpose and projects of Space Florida; to covenant in any such cooperative agreement to pay all or any part of the costs of acquisition, planning, development, construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, operation, and maintenance of any projects of Space Florida; and to pay all or any part of the principal and interest on any bonds of Space Florida.
(2) The state and the counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, public bodies, and agencies thereof, or any of them, whether now existing or hereafter created, and Space Florida, are further authorized to enter into cooperative agreements to provide for the furnishing by Space Florida to the state or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, public body, or agency thereof of any of the facilities and services of Space Florida, or by the state or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, public body, or agency thereof to Space Florida and to persons within the spaceport territory of facilities and services of the type that Space Florida is authorized to furnish or undertake, or such other facilities and services as may be determined necessary or desirable by the board for the carrying out of the purposes of this act. Without limitation of the foregoing, such cooperative agreements may provide for the furnishing by any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of fire and police protection for Space Florida and persons and property within Space Florida, and for the providing to Space Florida of any services deemed necessary or desirable by the board for the proper functioning of Space Florida.
(3) Without limitation of the foregoing, the board may undertake and finance any of the projects of Space Florida, in whole or in part, jointly with any municipality or municipalities, now existing or hereafter created, or in any other manner combine the projects of Space Florida with the projects of such municipality or municipalities.
(4) Any agreement of the type authorized by this section may be made and entered into under this act for such time or times, not exceeding 40 years.
History.—ss. 23, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 22, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.324 - Contracts, grants, and contributions.

331.324 Contracts, grants, and contributions.—
(1) Space Florida may make and enter all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the functions of Space Florida and the execution of its powers, and contract with, and accept and receive grants or loans of money, material, or property from, any person, private or public, as the board shall determine to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this act, and, in connection with any such contract, grant, or loan, stipulate and agree to such covenants, terms, and conditions as the board shall deem appropriate.
(2)(a) After execution of a contract with a service organization, Space Florida shall make and obtain independent and periodic assessments of the effectiveness of the executed contract document, the service organization, and any other providers relevant to the contract, to ensure that adequate internal controls are in place for complying with the terms and conditions of the contract, for the validation and receipt of goods and services, and to determine that the contracted service is cost effective and meets Space Florida’s requirements and goals.
(b) A final assessment report shall be submitted to the Space Florida board of directors and the Secretary of Economic Opportunity or his or her designee. Within 30 days after receipt of the final assessment report, the board shall submit to the Department of Economic Opportunity a written statement of explanation or rebuttal concerning findings requiring corrective action, including corrective action to be taken to preclude a recurrence.
(c) Beginning October 1, 2023, and every 3 years thereafter, Space Florida shall complete a risk-based compliance assessment of all internal contracts executed by Space Florida for the preceding 3 fiscal years. The assessment must include steps to reasonably ensure that contracted service organizations’ controls relevant to services provided are suitably designed and operating effectively. The assessment findings must be submitted to the board of directors, the Secretary of Economic Opportunity or his or her designee, the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
History.—ss. 24, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 23, ch. 2006-60; s. 51, ch. 2007-5; s. 11, ch. 2023-200.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.325 - Environmental permits.

331.325 Environmental permits.—Space Florida shall obtain required environmental permits in accordance with federal and state law and shall comply with the provisions of chapter 380.
History.—ss. 29, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 24, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.327 - Foreign trade zone.

331.327 Foreign trade zone.—Space Florida may apply to the Federal Government for a grant allowing the designation of any spaceport territory as a foreign trade zone pursuant to ss. 288.36 and 288.37. However, the designation of any spaceport territory as a foreign trade zone does not authorize an exemption from any tax imposed by the state or by any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof.
History.—ss. 31, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 26, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.328 - Sovereign immunity.

331.328 Sovereign immunity.—As an independent special district, Space Florida has sovereign immunity in the same manner as the state under the laws and Constitution of the State of Florida. The state, by this section, hereby waives the sovereign immunity granted to the same extent as waived by the state under state law.
History.—ss. 32, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 27, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.330 - Enforcement and penalties.

331.330 Enforcement and penalties.—The board or any aggrieved person may have recourse to such remedies in law and equity as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this act, including injunctive relief to enjoin or restrain any person violating the provisions of this act, and any bylaws, resolutions, regulations, rules, codes, and orders adopted under this act, and the court shall, upon proof of such violation, have the duty to issue forthwith such temporary and permanent injunctions as are necessary to prevent such further violation thereof. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building, structure, land, or water is used, in violation of this act, or of any code, order, resolution, or other regulation made under authority conferred by this act or under law, the board may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use, to restrain, correct, or avoid such violation, to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure, land, or water, and to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises, land, or water.
History.—ss. 34, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.331 - Revenue bonds.

331.331 Revenue bonds.—
(1) Revenue bonds issued by Space Florida shall not be deemed revenue bonds issued by the state or its agencies for purposes of s. 11, Art. VII of the State Constitution and ss. 215.57-215.83. Space Florida shall include in its annual report to the Governor and Legislature, as provided in s. 331.310, a summary of the status of existing and proposed bonding projects.
(2) The issuance of revenue bonds may be secured by or payable from the gross or net pledge of the revenues to be derived from any project or combination of projects; from the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, assessments, or other charges to be collected from the users of any project or projects; from any revenue-producing undertaking or activity of Space Florida; or from any source of pledged security other than state appropriations. Such bonds are not secured by the full faith and credit of Space Florida. Bonds issued by Space Florida are not secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute an obligation, either general or special, thereof.
(3) Any two or more projects may be combined and consolidated into a single project, and may thereafter be operated and maintained as a single project. The revenue bonds authorized herein may be issued to finance any one or more such projects separately, or to finance two or more such projects, regardless whether or not such projects have been combined and consolidated into a single project. If the board deems it advisable, the proceedings authorizing such revenue bonds may provide that Space Florida may thereafter combine the projects then being financed or theretofore financed with other projects to be subsequently financed by Space Florida shall be on a parity with the revenue bonds then being issued, all on such terms, conditions, and limitations as shall be provided, and may further provide that the revenues to be derived from the subsequent projects shall at the time of the issuance of such parity revenue bonds be also pledged to the holders of any revenue bonds theretofore issued to finance the revenue undertakings which are later combined with such subsequent projects. Space Florida may pledge for the security of the revenue bonds a fixed amount, without regard to any fixed proportion of the gross revenues of any project.
History.—ss. 35, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 6, ch. 90-361; s. 6, ch. 91-265; s. 75, ch. 99-385; s. 29, ch. 2006-60; s. 4, ch. 2020-105.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.332 - Issuance of additional bonds.

331.332 Issuance of additional bonds.—If the proceeds of any bonds shall be less than the cost of completing the project in connection with which such bonds are issued, the board may authorize the issuance of additional bonds, upon such terms and conditions as the board may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance thereof, but only in compliance with the resolution or other proceedings authorizing the issuance of the original bonds.
History.—ss. 36, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.333 - Refunding bonds.

331.333 Refunding bonds.—Space Florida through its board may issue bonds to provide for the retirement or refunding of any bonds or obligations of Space Florida that at the time of such issuance are or subsequently thereto become due and payable, or that at the time of issuance have been called or are or will be subject to call for redemption within 10 years thereafter, or the surrender of which can be procured from the holders thereof at prices satisfactory to the board. Refunding bonds may be issued at any time when in the judgment of the board such issuance will be advantageous to Space Florida. The provisions of this act pertaining to bonds of Space Florida shall, unless the context otherwise requires, govern the issuance of refunding bonds, the form and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the duties of the board with respect to the same.
History.—ss. 37, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 30, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.335 - Lien of pledges.

331.335 Lien of pledges.—All pledges of revenues made pursuant to this act shall be valid and binding from the time when such pledges are made. All such revenues so pledged and thereafter collected shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledges without any physical delivery thereof or further action, and the lien of such pledges shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against Space Florida, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof.
History.—ss. 39, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 32, ch. 2006-60; s. 6, ch. 2020-105.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.338 - Trust agreements.

331.338 Trust agreements.—In the discretion of the board, any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between Space Florida and a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. The resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or such trust agreement may pledge the revenues to be received from any projects of Space Florida and any other authorized moneys to be used for the repayment of bonds, and may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as the board may approve, including without limitation covenants setting forth the duties of Space Florida in relation to the acquisition, planning, development, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation, and insurance of any projects, the fixing and revision of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys, and for the employment of consulting engineers in connection with such acquisition, planning, development, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance, repair, or operation. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the state or the United States which may act as a depository of the proceeds of bonds or of revenues to furnish such indemnifying bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by Space Florida. Such resolution or trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, if any, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. The board may provide for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of any project to such officer, board, or depository as it may designate for the custody thereof, and for the method of disbursement thereof, with such safeguards and restrictions as it may determine. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of such resolution or trust agreement may be treated as part of the cost of the project to which such trust agreement pertains.
History.—ss. 42, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 8, ch. 90-361; s. 35, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.339 - Sale of bonds.

331.339 Sale of bonds.—Bonds may be sold in blocks or installments at different times, or an entire issue or series may be sold at one time. Bonds may only be sold at public sale after being advertised and publicly noticed, unless Space Florida has previously complied with the provisions of s. 218.385. Bonds may be sold or exchanged for refunding bonds. Special assessment and revenue bonds may be delivered as payment by Space Florida of the purchase price or lease of any project or part thereof, or a combination of projects or parts thereof, or as the purchase price of, or exchange for, any property, real, personal, or mixed, including franchises, or services rendered by any contractor, engineer, or other person, all at one time or in blocks from time to time, in such manner and upon such terms as the board in its discretion shall determine. The price or prices for any bonds sold, exchanged, or delivered may be:
(1) The money paid for the bonds.
(2) The principal amount, plus accrued interest to date of redemption or exchange, of outstanding obligations exchanged for refunding bonds.
(3) In the case of special assessment or revenue bonds, the amount of any indebtedness to contractors or other persons paid with such bonds, or the fair value of any properties exchanged for the bonds, as determined by the board.
History.—ss. 43, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 7, ch. 91-265; s. 36, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.340 - Authorization and form of bonds.

331.340 Authorization and form of bonds.—Bonds may be authorized by resolution or resolutions of the board which are adopted by a majority of all of the members thereof then in office and present at the meeting at which the resolution or resolutions are adopted and shall be approved as provided in s. 331.305. The resolution or resolutions of the board may be adopted at the same meeting at which they are introduced and shall be published and noticed. The board may by resolution authorize the issuance of bonds and determine the aggregate amount of bonds to be issued, the purpose or purposes for which the moneys derived therefrom shall be expended, the rate or rates of interest, the denomination of the bonds, whether the bonds are to be issued in one or more series, the date or dates thereof, the date or dates of maturity, which shall not exceed 30 years from their respective dates of issuance, the medium of payment, the place or places within or without the state where payment shall be made, registration privileges, redemption terms and privileges (whether with or without premium), the manner of execution, the form of the bonds including any interest coupons to be attached thereto, the manner of execution of bonds and coupons, and any and all other terms, covenants, and conditions thereof, and the establishment of reserve or other funds. Such authorizing resolution may further provide that such bonds may be executed manually or by engraved, lithographed, or facsimile signature, provided that where signatures are engraved, lithographed, or facsimile, a bond shall not be valid unless countersigned by a registrar or other officer designated by appropriate resolution of the board. The seal of Space Florida may be affixed, lithographed, engraved, or otherwise reproduced in facsimile on such bonds. In case any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears on any bonds or coupons ceases to be such officer before the delivery of such bonds, such signature or facsimile is nevertheless valid and sufficient for all purposes as if the officer had remained in office until such delivery.
History.—ss. 44, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 480, ch. 95-148; s. 37, ch. 2006-60; s. 7, ch. 2020-105.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.341 - Interim certificates; replacement certificates.

331.341 Interim certificates; replacement certificates.—Pending the preparation of definitive bonds, the board may issue interim certificates or receipts or temporary bonds, in such form and with such provisions as the board may determine, exchangeable for definitive bonds when such bonds shall have been executed and are available for delivery. The board may also provide for the replacement of any bonds which shall become mutilated or be lost or destroyed.
History.—ss. 45, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.342 - Negotiability of bonds.

331.342 Negotiability of bonds.—Any bond issued under this act and any interim certificate, receipt, or temporary bond shall, in the absence of an express recital on the face thereof that it is nonnegotiable, be fully negotiable and shall be and constitute negotiable instruments within the meaning and for all purposes of the law merchant and the laws of the State of Florida.
History.—ss. 46, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.343 - Defeasance.

331.343 Defeasance.—The board may make such provision with respect to the defeasance of the right, title, and interest of the holders of any of the bonds and obligations of Space Florida in any revenues, funds, or other properties by which such bonds are secured as the board deems appropriate and, without limitation on the foregoing, may provide that when such bonds or obligations become due and payable or shall have been called for redemption, and the whole amount of the principal and the interest and premium, if any, due and payable upon the bonds or obligations when outstanding shall be paid, or sufficient moneys or direct obligations of the United States Government the principal of and the interest on which when due will provide sufficient moneys, shall be held or deposited in trust for such purpose, and provision shall also be made for paying all other sums payable in connection with such bonds or other obligations, then and in such event the right, title, and interest of the holders of the bonds in any revenues, funds, or other properties by which such bonds are secured shall thereupon cease, terminate, and become void; and the board may apply any surplus in any sinking fund established in connection with such bonds or obligations and all balances remaining in all other funds or accounts other than money held for the redemption or payment of the bonds or other obligations to any lawful purpose of Space Florida as the board shall determine.
History.—ss. 47, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 38, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.344 - Bonds as legal investment or security.

331.344 Bonds as legal investment or security.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall constitute legal investments for savings banks, banks, trust companies, insurance companies, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, and other fiduciaries and for any board, body, agency, instrumentality, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, and shall be and constitute securities which may be deposited by banks or trust companies as security for deposits of state, county, municipal, or other public funds or by insurance companies as required or voluntary statutory deposits.
History.—ss. 48, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.345 - Covenants.

331.345 Covenants.—Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds may contain such covenants as the board may deem advisable and all such covenants shall constitute valid and legally binding and enforceable contracts between Space Florida and the bondholders, regardless of the time of issuance thereof. Such covenants may include, without limitation, covenants concerning the disposition of the bond proceeds, the use and disposition of project revenues, the pledging of revenues, and assessments, the obligations of Space Florida with respect to the operation of the project and the maintenance of adequate project revenues, the issuance of additional bonds, the appointment, powers, and duties of trustees and receivers, the acquisition of outstanding bonds and obligations, restrictions on the establishing of competing projects or facilities, restrictions on the sale or disposal of the assets and property of Space Florida, the priority of assessment liens, the priority of claims by bondholders on the taxing power of Space Florida, the maintenance of deposits to assure the payment of revenues by users of spaceport facilities and services, the discontinuance of Space Florida services by reason of delinquent payments, acceleration upon default, the execution of necessary instruments, the procedure for amending or abrogating covenants with the bondholders, and such other covenants as may be deemed necessary or desirable for the security of the bondholders.
History.—ss. 49, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 39, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.346 - Validity of bonds; validation proceedings.

331.346 Validity of bonds; validation proceedings.—Any bonds issued by Space Florida shall be incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders for value and shall not be invalid because of any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for the issue and sale thereof. Before the issuance of any bonds, Space Florida shall publish a notice at least once in a newspaper or newspapers published or of general circulation in the appropriate counties in the state, stating the date of adoption of the resolution authorizing such obligations, the amount, maximum rate of interest, and maturity of such obligations, and the purpose in general terms for which such obligations are to be issued, and further stating that no action or proceeding questioning the validity of such obligations or of the proceedings authorizing the issuance thereof, or of any covenants made therein, must be instituted within 20 days after the first publication of such notice, or the validity of such obligations, proceedings, and covenants shall not be thereafter questioned in any court whatsoever. If no such action or proceeding is so instituted within such 20-day period, then the validity of such obligations, proceedings, and covenants shall be conclusive, and all persons or parties whatsoever shall be forever barred from questioning the validity of such obligations, proceedings, or covenants in any court whatsoever. Alternatively, Space Florida may validate its bonds pursuant to chapter 75.
History.—ss. 50, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 40, ch. 2006-60; s. 8, ch. 2020-105.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.347 - Act furnishes full authority for issuance of bonds.

331.347 Act furnishes full authority for issuance of bonds.—This act constitutes full and complete authority for the issuance of bonds and the exercise of the powers of Space Florida provided herein. Any and all bonds issued by Space Florida shall not be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute an obligation, either general or special, thereof.
History.—ss. 51, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 9, ch. 90-361; s. 41, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.348 - Investment of funds.

331.348 Investment of funds.—The board may in its discretion invest funds of Space Florida through the Chief Financial Officer or in:
(1) Direct obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the United States or for the payment of the principal and interest of which the faith and credit of the United States is pledged;
(2) Bonds or notes issued by any of the following federal agencies: Bank for Cooperatives; federal intermediate credit banks; federal home loan bank system; federal land banks; or the Federal National Mortgage Association (including debentures or participating certificates issued by such association);
(3) Public housing bonds issued by public housing authorities and secured by a pledge or annual contributions under an annual contribution contract or contracts with the United States;
(4) Bonds or other interest-bearing obligations of any county, district, city, or town located in the state for which the full faith and credit of such political subdivision is pledged;
(5) Any investment authorized for insurers by ss. 625.306-625.316 and amendments thereto; or
(6) Any investment authorized under s. 17.57 and amendments thereto.
History.—ss. 52, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 10, ch. 90-361; s. 370, ch. 2003-261; s. 42, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.349 - Fiscal year of Space Florida.

331.349 Fiscal year of Space Florida.—The board may establish and from time to time redetermine the fiscal year of Space Florida. Unless the board otherwise provides, Space Florida’s fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30.
History.—ss. 53, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 16, ch. 2002-183; s. 43, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.350 - Insurance coverage of Space Florida; safety program.

331.350 Insurance coverage of Space Florida; safety program.—
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may not insure buildings and property owned or leased by Space Florida.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may not insure against any liability of Space Florida.
(3) Space Florida shall establish a safety program. The safety program shall include:
(a) The development and implementation of a loss prevention program which shall consist of a comprehensive safety program for all of Space Florida, including a statement, established by the board of directors, of safety policy and responsibility.
(b) Provision for regular and periodic facility and equipment inspections.
(c) Investigation of job-related employee accidents and other accidents occurring on the premises of Space Florida or within areas of its jurisdiction.
(d) Establishment of a program to promote increased safety awareness among employees, agents, and subcontractors of Space Florida.
(4)(a) Space Florida shall, if available, secure insurance coverage within reasonable limits for liability which may arise as a consequence of its responsibilities.
(b) Space Florida shall, if available, and if cost-effective, secure insurance coverage on its buildings, facilities, and property at reasonable levels.
(c) Space Florida, with respect to the purchase of insurance, shall be subject to the applicable provisions of chapter 287 and other applicable law.
History.—ss. 54, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 64, ch. 96-418; s. 20, ch. 2000-122; s. 44, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.351 - Participation by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises encouraged.

331.351 Participation by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises encouraged.—It is the intent of the Legislature and the public policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to participate fully in all phases of economic and community development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, Space Florida shall, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, involve and utilize women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises in all phases of the design, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of spaceports developed under this act.
History.—ss. 58, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 45, ch. 2006-60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXV - Aviation › Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce › Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371) › 331.353 - Rulemaking authority.

331.353 Rulemaking authority.—The Administration Commission and state agencies shall have authority to adopt rules containing procedures for review of spaceport plans and amendments and development orders for projects applied for or issued under this act.
History.—ss. 60, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.