312 Ind. Admin. Code 26-5-6

Current through October 23, 2024

Section 312 IAC 26-5-6 - Grant application for community forestry

Authority: IC 14-12-3-13

Affected: IC 14-12-3-8

Sec. 6.

A municipal corporation or a corporation that has no affiliation with religion that seeks a grant under this rule must complete a written application in a narrative form that includes the following:

(1) An application completed on a form approved by the commission.

(2) A project description that addresses each item listed in section 5(b) of this rule.

(3) The amount of the proposed project and assurances that at least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the proposed project will be satisfied through public or private funds, labor, or property. Documentation should be included that shows the estimated costs for each part of the project and a written proposal for any work to be performed by a contractor.

(4) A statement from an authorized official, representing the applicant, that certifies the availability of local funding for the project.

(5) With respect to a project that involves the purchase or planting of nursery stock that exceeds the value of two hundred dollars ($200), the application must include the following:

(A) Documentation showing control of the property through public ownership or an easement. Control of the property must extend through the life of the planting as predicted by the division of forestry of the department.

(B) The plan must be prepared by a qualified professional, such as a landscape architect, forester, or horticulturist.

(C) A public tree ordinance or a written tree care guideline manual that covers the tree planting area and is authorized by the governing body of the applicant. The ordinance or manual should specify who is responsible for the planting and maintenance of public trees and provide standards for tree planting, protection, and maintenance.

312 IAC 26-5-6

Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 26-5-6; filed Dec 3, 1997, 3:45 p.m.: 21 IR 1284; readopted filed Nov 17, 2004, 11:00 a.m.: 28 IR 1315; readopted filed May 26, 2010, 10:37 a.m.: 20100609-IR-312100161RFA

Readopted filed 9/27/2016, 1:53 p.m.: 20161026-IR-312160147RFA

Readopted filed 5/18/2022, 10:15 a.m.: 20220615-IR-312220030RFA