Florida Administrative Code › 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE › 1A - Division of Historical Resources › Chapter 1A-36 - FLORIDA MAIN STREET PROGRAM › Section 1A-36.009 - Program Administration

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Upon
				designation as a Local Program, the successful Applicant shall enter into a
				formal Florida Main Street Agreement (Form HR3E0310202, effective 3-12-03),
				which is incorporated by reference. This agreement between the Local
				Organization and the Division shall set forth the responsibilities of each
				party relative to Local Program participation in the Florida Main Street
				Program. The term of the initial agreement shall be one year with provision for
				two one-year extensions with the mutual agreement of the parties.
(2) During the first year following
				designation, each Local Program will be eligible to apply for a one-time $10,
				000 start-up grant from the Historical Resources Grant-in-Aid Program to assist
				initial development of the Local Program. All Local Program activities assisted
				through this grant shall be in accordance with the Main Street Approach. Award
				and administration of all such grants shall be in accordance with provisions of
				Chapter 1A-35, F.A.C.
(3) The
				Division, in cooperation with other agencies and organizations, shall conduct
				and participate in local, regional, and statewide conferences, training
				programs, and technical assistance events for Active Local Programs.
(4) In order to encourage and acknowledge
				activities that advance the Main Street Approach to revitalization and historic
				preservation, the Division shall conduct an annual awards program in accordance
				with the provisions of Rule
				 1A-36.011, F.A.C. Individuals,
				businesses, organizations and agencies of government may be nominated by any
				Active Local Program for recognition of exceptional activities in support of
				individual Active Local Programs or the statewide Florida Main Street
				Program.
(5) Direct Division
				involvement in Local Programs shall include professional architectural
				assistance relating to historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic
				properties, professional technical assistance in disciplines relating to
				various aspects of downtown revitalization, Local Organization development
				assistance, Manager training, Local Program evaluations, conferences, and the
				grant-in-aid funding and awards programs described in this section.
(6) The training and technical assistance
				described in subsection (5), above, shall be provided by Division staff, other
				state agencies, and professional consultants with expertise in a range of
				disciplines relating to historic preservation and downtown revitalization.
				Consultant services in support of Florida Main Street training and technical
				assistance programs are provided by entities other than the State of Florida.
				These non-state entities include non-profit organizations and for-profit
				corporations. Such services are funded by private contributions or through
				state grants awarded through the Historic Preservation Grants Program
				authorized by section
				 267.0617, F.S.
(7) Prior to delivery of consultant services
				in support of Florida Main Street training and technical assistance programs,
				regardless of the manner in which the services are to be funded, consultant
				qualifications and proposals for consultant services shall be reviewed and
				approved by the Program Coordinator to ensure that all services provided are
				consistent with:
(a) Needs identified by the
				Local Program; and,
(b) The Main
				Street Approach.