(A) Upon a finding that it will be for the best interests of the division, the chief may make available for dredging programs on state waters, or along the Muskingum river certain heavy equipment owned by the state of Ohio and utilized by the division in maintenance of the rivers, lakes, and lake channels, and qualified operators of such equipment who are employed by or are agents of the division. The fees charged for this service shall be as follows:
EQUIPMENT FEE
Suction dredge $5.00 per cubic yard (1,000 yards minimum)
3/4 yd. bucket dredge and smaller $100.00 per hour (4 hour minimum)
All bucket dredges larger than 3/4 yd $125.00 per hour (4 hour minimum)
Barge 19 ft x 48 ft and smaller $50.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
All barges larger than 19 ft x 48 ft
up to 26×48 ft. $75.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
Barges larger than 26 ft x 48 ft. $100.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
(B) These fees do not include cost of fuel and operator. Cost incurred in fuel and operator are to be paid by the leasee. No person shall operate equipment listed in this rule unless he is a qualified operator and an employee or agent of the division.
(C) The above fees do not include the costs of moving equipment. Costs incurred for transporting equipment to and from the original site are to be paid by the leasee.
(D) The chief may make available for rent, all or part of the Jet Float dock system for use outside of East Fork state park upon finding it in the public interest. The chief may stipulate conditions and limitations to ensure the Jet Float dock system will be repaired or replaced by the renter if damaged or destroyed, to require its timely return to the park, and to employ other safeguards in the interests of the division.
The fee for rental of the Jet Float docks or any portion thereof shall be five hundred dollars per week or any portion thereof. The minimum rental period shall be one week. This fee shall not include the cost of handling or transporting the Jet Float docks, which is to be paid by the renter.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 04/07/2003 and 02/25/2008
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1541.03
Rule Amplifies: 1541.01, 1541.03, 1541.09
Prior Effective Dates: 6/14/75, 7/1/83, 1/1/88, 3/1/93