Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.4 - Allocation of FundingA. Applicants may be granted funding pursuant to these Rules and Regulations for the following classes of projects: 1. State Projects: Eligible projects may be granted monetary assistance for purchase of farmland development rights and acquisition programs concerning the following: a. Agricultural Acquisition - The Department may purchase farmland outright pursuant to the Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations, 250-RICR- 110-00-8. The Agricultural Land Preservation Commission, established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-82-1, et. seq. may purchase the development rights to farmland pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission, 505-RICR- 00-00-1.b. State Land Acquisition - The Department may acquire land consistent with the State Guide Plan and the Department's "Land Protection Plan". The Department's Land Acquisition Committee and the State Properties Committee shall approve projects funded under this Part.2. Local Projects - Eligible projects may be granted monetary assistance in order to provide grants to municipalities on a matching basis as set forth as follows: a. Recreation Development Grants - Eligible entities may apply for funding for recreation development projects for up to eighty percent (80%) of the project cost up to the maximum grant award amount set by the RRRC. In exchange for the grant, the municipality ensures that the subject property is maintained in public use in perpetuity.b. Recreation Land Acquisition Grants - Eligible entities may apply for funding for the acquisition of recreation property for up to fifty percent (50%) of the value of the land as determined by a certified appraisal. In exchange for the grant, the municipality will provide a recreation easement on the subject property ensuring public use in perpetuity.3. Roger Williams Park - During the period FY 2016 through FY 2020, funding in the amount of up to three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) shall be allocated for improvements and renovations at Roger Williams Park in Providence in a project or projects proposed by the City of Providence for the approval of the Director.4. Roger Williams Park Zoo - During the period FY 2016 through FY 2020, funding in the amount of up to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) shall be allocated for improvements and renovations at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence in a project or projects proposed by the City of Providence in cooperation with the Roger Williams Park Zoological Society for the approval of the Director.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-110-00-7.4
Amended effective 12/30/2019