Section 641.202.14. Application changes after approval.

         202.14(1) Once a project has been approved by the council, no changes that vary from or alter the number of approved beds, the approved services or the approved cost by an amount indicated in 202.14(2) shall be made unless requested by the applicant and approved by the council. Requests shall be made in writing and filed with the department.

         202.14(2) An increase in the actual cost of the project over and above that originally approved shall automatically generate a rereview by the council if the increase exceeds the originally approved amount by:

            a.               Fifteen percent for projects up to $999,999.99;

            b.               Twelve percent for projects from $1,000,000.00 to $4,999,999.99;

            c.               Eight percent for projects $5,000,000.00 and over.

An increase in the approved cost that falls below the above percentages shall be reported to the department.

         202.14(3) Failure to notify and receive permission of the council to change the project as originally approved may result in the imposition of sanctions provided in Iowa Code section 135.73. The council may make a recommendation to the department regarding the imposition of a sanction and the amount of the fine to be imposed.