Section 250-RICR-110-00-3.11 - Evaluation of ApplicationsA. Review - The Rhode Island Greenways Council will review each application according to the procedures and evaluation criteria developed and approved by the Council, and shall submit to the Director in order of priority its recommendations for grant awards.B. Awards - The Director shall award grants in the order of priority recommended by the Rhode Island Greenways Council from the 1998 Bond Fund Authorization. The Director, with the advice of the State Greenways Council, shall have the authority to adjust such grant awards, so that no one community receives a disproportionate amount of the funds available and so that a reasonable geographic distribution of funds is achieved.C. Notice - Notice of award shall be by registered mail, return receipt requested.D. Records - The notice of award will set forth all grant terms, schedules and conditions, including most particularly those relating to record keeping and verification of expenditures.E. Project Period- The beginning date of a project period will normally be the date of approval. When a waiver has been granted by the Director, the effective date of the waiver shall be used as the beginning date of the project period. A period of two (2) years shall be considered the project period and may be extended up to five years upon approval of the Director.F. Discrimination - Any property acquired and or developed with funds from this bond authorization shall not discriminate against persons desiring to use said property on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation membership or annual permit system which are prohibited. Project sponsors may impose reasonable limits on the type and extent of use of areas and facilities acquired or developed with this fund when such a limitation is necessary for maintenance or preservation.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-110-00-3.11