def is_valid_positive_float(in_val):
    """Validates the floating point inputs

    Args:
        in_val (string): The string to check

    Returns:
        bool: True if the string can be converted to a valid float
    """
    try:
        _ = float(in_val)
    except:
        return False

    if float(in_val) < 0.0:
        return False

    return True