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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.03 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the OneGeorgia Edge Fund Program is to provide
				financial assistance to eligible applicants that are being considered as a
				relocation or expansion site in a competitive project; and, where the Edge Fund
				is used when the health, welfare, safety and economic security of the citizens
				of the state are promoted through the development and/or retention of
				employment opportunities.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.04 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applicants and recipients of
			 grant funds awarded under this program shall include, but are not limited to,
			 general-purpose local governments (municipalities and counties), local
			 government authorities, joint or multi-county development authorities, state
			 authorities or any combination of the above. All local government units that
			 are party to an application must be in compliance, where applicable, with the
			 requirements regarding comprehensive planning (O.C.G.A.
			  50-8-1
et
			 seq.
), report of local government finances (O.C.G.A.
			 36-81-8 [b]),
			 local service delivery strategies (O.C.G.A.
			  36-70-1
et
			 seq.
), and local government authorities registration (O.C.G.A.
			  36-80-8
et
			 seq.
)
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.05 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant funds appropriated or otherwise
			 made available to the Authority will be made available to eligible applicants
			 for projects when a
competitive project
cannot locate or
			 expand without special financial assistance.
(2) The Authority will establish and announce
			 funding availability. Applications will be accepted throughout the fiscal year
			 and will be reviewed based upon the criteria provided in Rule
			  413-2-.07.
(3) Eligible applicants must apply for
			 assistance under this program in a format and manner described by the
			 OneGeorgia Authority. Application manuals and guidelines may be obtained from
			 the Authority:
OneGeorgia Authority
1200-B Hillcrest Parkway
Dublin, Georgia 31021
(478) 274-7734
www.One
				Georgia.org
(4) The
			 application manual provided will include information outlining program
			 requirements, forms, mailing addresses, telephone numbers of contact persons
			 and other necessary and pertinent information.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.06 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible uses of funds provided under the Edge Fund include
				those activities and the provision of facilities and services as described in
				O.C.G.A.  50-34. Eligible uses of funds for this category shall include, but are
				not limited to:
1. Public Land
			 Acquisition/Site Development.
a) For siting
			 and/or improving publicly owned infrastructure.
b) For publicly owned industrial, technology
			 parks, and airports.
c) For
			 publicly owned improvements for tourism developments.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.07 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications received from eligible applicants will be
				reviewed in a timely manner to determine the merit of the applications and the
				proposed use of funds. The criteria in the following sections will be used to
				determine the merit of each application.
1. Applications will be reviewed based upon
			 enhancement of community or economic development opportunites. Applicable
			 criteria include, but are not limited to:
* Numbers and types of jobs retained and/or created;
* Total private capital investment;
* Impact on the state, regional and community economy and tax
				base;
* Degree of local financial commitment;
* Consistency with local and regional development goals and
				objectives;
* Project readiness;
* Project feasibility;
* Wage levels compared with average wages of industry in the
				impacted area;
* Reasonableness of cost estimates;
* Tier status.
2. All applications for funding from this
			 program must provide written certification from the applicant, addressed to the
			 OneGeorgia Authority, to the effect that the applicant is authorized under the
			 laws of the State to carry out the project and activities that are the subject
			 of the application, and that the proposed expenditure of funds is in accordance
			 with all applicable legal requirements.
3. In its review of applications, the
			 Authority may, at its discretion, consult with other individuals or agencies as
			 appropriate for receiving advice.
4. The criteria in this Rule (413-2-.07) are
			 designed to assist the Authority in making its decision and only constitute
			 minimum standards. Additional factors may be considered depending on the nature
			 of particular projects and their relative merit compared to competing
			 proposals, and depending on the availability of funding at the time of
			 application.
5. The decision that
			 the Authority makes shall be final and conclusive.
6. Projects documenting that public benefits
			 exceed public costs will receive greatest consideration under the program's
			 rating criteria.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.08 - Awarding of Grant Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Edge Fund grants are not limited in amount. Grant amounts may
				be recommended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and approved by
				the Authority. Final approval of grant amounts is at the discretion of the
				Authority.
1. Applications will be
			 considered for funding when the project takes place in a Tier 1 or Tier 2
			 county.
2. Applications from Tier 3
			 applicants will also be considered where those counties:
* Share a border with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 county; and
* Are part of a project that has been endorsed in writing by a
				neighboring Tier 1 or Tier 2 county; and
* Can demonstrate a significant economic benefit to a
				neighboring Tier 1 or Tier 2 county through regional impact, revenue sharing or
				other evidence of regionalism.
3. Once selected for funding, grant funds
			 will be made available by the Authority through an award contract incorporating
			 by reference the approved final application and adding any special conditions
			 that may be necessary or appropriate. As part of the award conditions,
			 recipients must file a report on the impact and performance of the project, in
			 a format prescribed by the Authority.
4. The authority may approve a grant subject
			 to certain general or special conditions that will be incorporated into the
			 grant award document. Because of the limited amount of funds available, the
			 Authority may also approve and/or award an amount less than the amount
			 requested in the application. Applicants will be notified immediately if the
			 grant request amount and the approved amount will be different. The applicant
			 will have thirty (30) days from the date of award to accept any special
			 conditions and/or the reduced grant amount. If the applicant fails to accept
			 the special conditions or lower grant amount within the required period, the
			 Authority may unilaterally withdraw the grant award.
5. Grant approvals will be issued with an
			 expiration date. If an applicant fails to request a drawdown of funds prior to
			 the expiration date, the application approval will expire and funds will not be
			 issued.
6. Awards will be committed
			 to competitive, time-sensitive projects when location decisions are pending.
			 The Authority may deny approval of an application when the application is
			 received
after
the company/project has, verbally or in
			 writing, selected a location or made a location commitment to a
			 community.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-2 - EDGE FUND › Rule 413-2-.09 - Statement of Conditions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In addition to the certifications made on the face of the award
				statement, the recipient must further certify that:
(1) No applicable state laws, rules,
			 regulations, or applicable local ordinances shall be violated in carrying out
			 this project and expending Edge Fund monies.
(2) Recipient's internally adopted
			 procurement procedures meet applicable state requirements and will be adhered
			 to and documentation shall be maintained to document such adherence.
(3) Recipient's accounting records shall be
			 maintained in a manner consistent with generally accepted government accounting
			 standards.
(4) If the Recipient is
			 a development authority, then the project financed in part by Equity Fund
			 monies shall only be leased or sold or administered as provided by Section
			  36-62-7 of  the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, local constitutional amendment,
			 local law passed by the legislature, or other general enabling legislation, as
			 applicable.
(5) The recipient shall
			 undergo an annual financial audit conducted in accordance with government
			 auditing standards established by the comptroller general of the United States.
			 The recipient shall submit to the Authority copies of all audits that cover all
			 or part of the grant period.
(6) No
			 real or apparent conflict of interest shall be engaged in by any person or
			 party (or any person or party with whom they have family or business ties) who
			 is involved in any aspect of the Edge Fund project.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34
et seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.01 - Scope of Rule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
This regulation governs the operation of the OneGeorgia
				Business Growth Fund Program as established by the OneGeorgia Authority
				(O.C.G.A. §
								50-34-1).
				The OneGeorgia Authority authorizes the Department of Community Affairs (herein
				after referred to as "agent") as the implementing entity for purposes of the
				Business Growth Fund Program's operation and administration.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The definitions for purposes of this regulation are identical
				in all respects to the terms defined in O.C.G.A. §
								50-34
et
				seq.
Business Enterprise:
A business engaged in
				manufacturing, producing, processing, assembling, repairing, extracting,
				warehousing, handling, or distributing any agricultural, manufactured, mining,
				or industrial product or any combination of the foregoing; a business engaged
				in furnishing or facilitating communications, computer services, research, or
				transportation; a business engaged in tourism; a business engaged in commercial
				or retail sales or service; a business engaged in construction; and corporate
				and management offices and services provided in connection with any of the
				foregoing, in isolation or in any combination that involves, in each case,
				either the creation of new or additional employment, the retention of existing
				employment or payroll, or the increase of average payroll for employees of such
				enterprise.
Project
: Project generally describes a situation
				where:
a) a business enterprise is
			 considering or planning an expansion of employment;
b) a business enterprise is considering or
			 planning to modernize or enhance their equipment or processes in order to
			 increase the competitiveness of the business enterprise or to enhance the
			 average payroll for employees of such enterprise, or
c) an individual, group of individuals, or
			 consortium of business enterprises seeks to form a new business venture, has
			 raised significant private investment and has thoroughly explored other public
			 and private financing options.
Time-Sensitive
: Time-sensitive generally describes
				a situation where:
a) the applicant
			 can demonstrate the project requires financial assistance in a time-frame not
			 provided for in the OneGeorgia Equity Fund competition cycle (see Equity Fund
			 Rules at 413-1), or
b) the project
			 involves intensive communication with the business enterprise for the purposes
			 of financial analysis or underwriting, as deemed necessary by the Authority,
			 and thus does not lend itself to the competition cycle provided by the Equity
			 Fund cycle (see Equity Fund Rules at 413-1).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.03 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the OneGeorgia Business Growth Fund Program is
				to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants that are attempting to
				facilitate a time-sensitive project with an existing business or new business
				venture where other local, state, and federal financing sources are not
				available and, where the Business Growth Fund is sought to promote the health,
				welfare, safety and economic security of the citizens of the state through the
				development and/or retention of employment opportunities.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.04 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applicants and recipients of grant or loan funds
				awarded under this program shall include, but are not limited to,
				general-purpose local governments (municipalities and counties), local
				government authorities, joint or multicounty development authorities, or any
				combination of the above. All local government units that are party to an
				application must be in compliance, where applicable, with the requirements
				regarding
* comprehensive planning (O.C.G.A. §
								50-8-1
et
				seq.
),
* report of local government finances (O.C.G.A. §
								36-81-8(b)),
* local service delivery strategies (O.C.G.A. §
								36-70-1
et
				seq.
), and
* local government authorities registration (O.C.G.A. §
								36-80-16
et
				seq.
).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.05 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1. Grant and loan funds appropriated or
			 otherwise made available to the Authority will be made available to eligible
			 applicants for eligible projects when the applicant demonstrates a
			 time-sensitive business need and meets the criteria established by the
			 Authority.
2. The Authority will
			 establish and announce funding availability. Applications will be accepted
			 throughout the fiscal year and will be reviewed based upon the criteria
			 provided in Rule
			  413-3-.07.
3. Eligible applicants must apply for
			 assistance under this program in a format and manner described by the
			 OneGeorgia Authority. Application guidelines may be obtained from the
			 Authority:
OneGeorgia Authority
1202-B Hillcrest Parkway
Dublin, Georgia 31021
(478) 274-7734
www.One
				Georgia.org
4. The
			 application manual provided will include information outlining program
			 requirements, forms, mailing addresses, telephone numbers of contact persons
			 and other necessary and pertinent information.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.06 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible uses of funds provided under the Business Growth Fund
				include those activities and the provision of facilities and services as
				described in O.C.G.A. §
								50-34-1
et
				seq.
Eligible uses of funds for this category shall include, but are
				not limited to:
1. Public Land and
			 Building Acquisition, Site Development, Construction, Improvement or
			 Modification;
a) For siting and/or improving
			 publicly owned infrastructure,
b)
			 For publicly owned industrial and technology parks, and airports,
c) For publicly owned improvements for
			 tourism development.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.07 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications received from eligible applicants will be
				reviewed in a timely manner to determine the merit of the applications and the
				proposed use of funds.
1. Applications
			 will be reviewed based upon enhancement of economic development opportunites.
			 Projects will be judged by the extent to which they address the Authority's
			 objectives which include but are not limited to:
* Increase in the numbers and/or types of jobs,
* Retention of quality jobs,
* Improvement in quality of jobs,
* Diversification of local or regional economy,
* Strengthening regional industry clusters,
* Increase in private capital investment and new investment
				opportunities,
* Increase in new business starts and entrepreneurial
				opportunities. Projects will be rated by criteria including but not limited
				to:
* Project readiness,
* Project feasibility,
* Degree of private investment or support,
* Degree of local financial commitment,
* Reasonableness of cost estimates,
* Strength of business plan,
* Rationale for equipment or process improvements,
* Impact on the state, regional and community economy and tax
				base,
* Value of property enhancements relative to state's economic
				development strategy,
* Consistency with local and regional development goals and
				objectives,
* Financing need (applicant demonstration that no other funds
				available to complete the project),
* Tier status.
2. All applications for funding from this
			 program must provide written certification from the applicant, addressed to the
			 OneGeorgia Authority, to the effect that the applicant is authorized under the
			 laws of the State to carry out the project and activities that are the subject
			 of the application, and that the proposed expenditure of funds is in accordance
			 with all applicable legal requirements.
3. In its review of applications, the
			 Authority may, at its discretion, consult with other individuals or agencies as
			 appropriate for receiving advice.
4. The criteria in this rule are designed to
			 assist the Authority in making its decision and only constitute minimum
			 standards. Additional factors may be considered depending on the nature of
			 particular projects and their relative merit compared to competing proposals,
			 and depending on the availability of funding at the time of
			 application.
5. The decision that
			 the Authority makes shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.08 - Awarding of Grant Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
1. Business Growth Fund grants are limited to
			 $500,000 per project. The Executive Director of the Authority may waive this
			 limit under exceptional circumstances.
2. Applications will be considered for
			 funding when the project takes place in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 county.
3. Applications from Tier 3 applicants will
			 also be considered where those counties:
a)
			 Share a border with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 county;
and
b) Are part of a project that has been
			 endorsed in writing by a neighboring Tier 1 or Tier 2 county;
and
c) Can demonstrate
			 a significant economic benefit to a neighboring Tier 1 or Tier 2 county through
			 regional impact, revenue sharing or other evidence of regionalism.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-3 - BUSINESS GROWTH FUND › Rule 413-3-.09 - Statement of Conditions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In addition to the certifications made on the fact of the award
				statement, the recipient must further certify that:
1. No applicable state laws, rules,
			 regulations, or applicable local ordinances shall be violated in carrying out
			 this project and expending Business Growth Fund monies.
2. Recipient's internally adopted procurement
			 procedures meet applicable state requirements and will be adhered to and
			 documentation shall be maintained to document such adherence.
3. Recipient's accounting records shall be
			 maintained in a manner consistent with generally accepted government accounting
			 standards.
4. If the Recipient is a
			 development authority, then the project financed in part by Business Growth
			 Fund monies shall only be leased or sold or administered as provided by Section
			  36-62-7 of  the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, local constitutional amendment,
			 local law passed by the legislature, or other general enabling legislation, as
			 applicable.
5. The recipient shall
			 undergo an annual financial audit conducted in accordance with government
			 auditing standards established by the comptroller general of the United States.
			 The recipient shall submit to the Authority copies of all audits that cover all
			 or part of the grant period.
6. No
			 real or apparent conflict of interest shall be engaged in by any person or
			 party (or any person or party with whom they have family or business ties) who
			 is involved in any aspect of the Business Growth Fund project.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.01 - Scope of Rule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
This regulation governs the operation of the Regional E-9-1-1
				Fund Program as established by the OneGeorgia Authority (O.C.G.A.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
) through a resolution adopted by the OneGeorgia Authority Board
				on August 13, 2002. In said resolution, the OneGeorgia Authority authorized the
				Department of Community Affairs (hereinafter referred to as "Agent") as the
				implementing entity for purposes of the Regional E-9-1-1 Fund Program's
				operation and administration.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The definitions for purposes of this regulation are identical
				in all respects to the terms defined in O.C.G.A.
				 50-34-2, O.C.G.A.
				 46-5-120(Georgia Emergency Telephone Number '9-1-1-' Service Act of 1977), and GEMA's
				"9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number Plan."
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.03 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the OneGeorgia Authority Regional E-9-1-1 Fund
				is to provide a program of financial assistance that includes grants and other
				forms of assistance authorized by O.C.G.A.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
to finance activities that will assist applicants in providing
				enhanced 9-1-1 emergency telephone services ("E-9-1-1") on a regional (i.e.,
				multi-county) basis in counties that are not currently served by 9-1-1, thereby
				promoting the health, welfare, safety, and economic security of the citizens of
				the state. Any system funded in part with monies from the Regional E-9-1-1 Fund
				must meet the standards and requirements for E-9-1-1 systems as set forth in
				GEMA's "9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number Plan."
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.04 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applicants and recipients of
			 grant and loan funds awarded under this program shall include, but not be
			 limited to, general-purpose local governments (municipalities and counties),
			 local government authorities, and joint or multi-county development
			 authorities. Note that in order to be eligible for funding consideration, a
			 proposed E-9-1-1 system must be "regional" in nature and also meet the
			 Threshold Requirements described at 413-04.07(2). One Georgia Authority defines
			 "regional" as an E-9-1-1 system that is:
a)
			 jointly owned by two or more counties;
b)
			 owned by an authority that contains at least two counties; or
c) involves an intergovernmental
			 service agreement between multiple public jurisdictions containing two or more
			 counties.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.05 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Funding appropriated or otherwise made
			 available to the One Georgia Authority will be made available to eligible
			 applicants on an as-needed basis through a selection process that will be
			 announced through the Authority and/or Agent's publication of notices of fund
			 availability (NOFAs). Such NOFAs will be published on the Authority's
(www.One Georgia.org)
and Agent's
(www.dca.state.ga.us)
websites and at
			 the discretion of the Authority and Agent, may also be mailed to eligible
			 applicants, applicant associations and/or placed in advertisements in certain
			 local or state publications.
(2)
			 The OneGeorgia Authority's NOFA will establish submission guidelines.
			 Applications will be accepted at any time an eligible applicant has an eligible
			 project and will be reviewed based upon the criteria provided in Section
			 413-04-.07 of these Rules.
(3)
			 Eligible applicants must apply for assistance under this program in a format
			 and manner prescribed by Agency. Application manuals and guidelines may be
			 obtained from the Authority or Agent at:
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Regional E-9-1-1 Fund Program
c/o Office of Economic Development
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
(4) The application manual provided will
			 include information outlining program requirements, forms, mailing addresses,
			 telephone numbers of contact persons and other necessary and pertinent
			 information.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				 50-34-1
et
				seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.07 - Review of Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All applications received from applicants
			 will be reviewed to determine the merits of the applications and the proposed
			 use of funds. The One Georgia Authority and/or DCA will rate and review all
			 applications that meet the Threshold Requirements outlined in Section
			 413-04-.07(2). Applications will be rated according to a point system with the
			 maximum number of points available to an application is set at 400 points. In
			 order to be fundable, an application must receive a minimum score of 275
			 points. The rating criteria are outlined below.
(2) Threshold Requirements (Application must
			 generally meet all requirements in order to be rated.):
(a) The application is from eligible
			 applicants;
(b) The project takes
			 place within two or more counties, at least one of which does not currently
			 have 9-1-1 emergency telephone service;
(c) The proposed E-9-1-1 facility would be:
a) jointly owned by two or more counties;
b) owned by an authority that
			 contains at least two counties; or
c) involve an intergovernmental service
			 agreement between multiple jurisdictions that include two or more
			 counties.
(d) The
			 proposed project evidences a revenue- and cost-sharing agreement between
			 multiple jurisdictions that include two or more counties;
(e) Applications must include a Cooperating
			 Agreement entered into by the cooperating units of government. This agreement
			 should designate the unit of local government or authority that will serve as
			 lead applicant. (A sample cooperating agreement is included in this Application
			 Packet.)
(f) The proposed use of
			 funds are for eligible activities and will be carried out in a manner
			 consistent with the state constitution, state law and in accordance with the
			 applicants' (or sub-recipients') enabling legislation and authority;
			 and
(g)
			 (Reserved.)
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-4 - THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITYS REGIONAL E-9-1-1 FUND PROGRAM › Rule 413-4-.08 - Awarding of Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Award limits will be based on the number
			 of counties participating within a particular project as follows:
a) two counties - maximum of $400,000 per
			 project;
b) three counties -
			 maximum of $500,000 per project;
c) four counties - maximum of $600,000 per
			 project; and
d) five or more
			 counties - maximum of $700,000. These limits can be waived upon recommendation
			 of the Director of the OneGeorgia Authority.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.01 - Scope of Rule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
This regulation governs the operation of the OneGeorgia
				 Strategic Industries Loan Fund ("Loan Fund") as established by the OneGeorgia
				 Authority (O.C.G.A.
				  50-34-1)
				 through its resolution adopted on January 8, 2005 and revised on July 24, 2006.
				 In said resolution, the OneGeorgia Authority authorized the Georgia Department
				 of Community affairs (hereinafter referred to as "agent") as the implementing
				 entity for purposes of the Strategic Industries Loan Fund's operation and
				 administration.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The definitions for purposes of this regulation are identical
				 in all respects to the terms defined in O.C.G.A.
				  50-34-2.
(1)
Rural County
, which is not
				defined in O.C.G.A.
				 50-34-2, shall be defined using the most recent data and estimates from the U.S. Bureau
				of the Census to mean a county with a population less than 50,000 where 10% or
				more of the population lives in poverty.
(2)
Strategic Industries.
Identified strategic industry sectors in Georgia include but are not limited
				to: aerospace, agribusiness, energy and environmental, healthcare, eldercare,
				life sciences, logistics and transportation. In addition, supporting industry
				clusters may include, but are not limited to: advanced telecommunications,
				business and financial services, homeland security, multimedia and software
				development. Individual companies within a strategic industry will typically
				demonstrate one or more of the following criteria:
a) high potential for commercialization;
b)  the creation of "quality jobs"
				that demonstrate full benefits (including health insurance and retirement) and
				pay above average wages for the subject county;
c) successful experience in a Georgia incubator or Center of
				Innovation; or
d) existence of a
				unique partnership with one of the State's research universities and state
				colleges.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.03 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Strategic Industries Loan Fund (the "Loan
				 Fund") is to provide loan assistance for the purchase of fixed assets to
				 eligible applicants that are being considered as a relocation or expansion site
				 for a emerging or development-stage company in a strategic industry targeted by
				 Georgia. The Loan Fund is intended to be used only when needed to fill a
				 financing gap that is unmet by the private sector (including venture capital,
				 angel or institutional investors, traditional commercial financing, developer
				 financing, etc.) and when the health, welfare and economic security of the
				 citizens of the state are promoted through the recruitment, development and
				 retention of emerging and development-stage companies in strategic industries
				 that are creating higher quality jobs. (O.C.G.A.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
)
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.04 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applicants and recipients of funds awarded under
				 this program shall include, but not be limited to, general-purpose local
				 governments (municipalities and counties), local government authorities and
				 joint or multi-county development authorities. All local government units that
				 are party to an application must be in compliance, where applicable, with the
				 requirements regarding comprehensive planning (O.C.G.A.
				  50-8-1
et
				 seq.
), report of local government finances (O.C.G.A.
				 36-81-8 
				 [b]), local service delivery strategies (O.C.G.A.
				  36-70-1
et
				 seq.
), government management indicators survey (O.C.G.A.
				 36-81-8 
				 [h]), report of registered authority finances and local government authorities
				 registration (O.C.G.A.
				  36-80-8
et
				 seq.
).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.05 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Funds appropriated or otherwise made
				available to the Authority will be made available to eligible applicants for
				projects when a strategic industry cannot locate or expand without special
				financial assistance because the private or venture markets do not offer
				sufficient financing to meet the company's needs.
(2) Loans are not limited in amount. A
				recommended loan amount should be included in a letter of support from a state
				agency or organization whose statutory powers and duties include community and
				economic development or the enhancement of Georgia's strategic industry
				sectors. (See section
				 413-5-1-.08(4)  below.) Final approval of loan amounts is at the discretion of the Authority.
				Loan amounts generally should not exceed 20% of the asset needs of the
				company's Georgia location.
(3) The
				criteria in this rule (413-5-1)are designed to assist the Authority in making
				its decision and only constitute minimum standards. Additional factors may be
				considered depending on the nature of particular projects and their relative
				merit compared to competing proposals and depending on the availability of
				funding at the time of application.
(4) The Authority will establish and announce
				funding availability. Applications will be accepted throughout the fiscal year
				and will be reviewed based upon the criteria provided in Rule
				 413-5-1-.09.
(5) Eligible applicants must apply for
				assistance under this program in a format and manner described by the
				OneGeorgia Authority. Application manuals and guidelines may be obtained from
				the Authority and are on this website:
The OneGeorgia Authority
Strategic Industries Loan Fund
1200-B Hillcrest Parkway
Dublin, Georgia 31021
(478) 274-7734
www.One
				 Georgia.org
(6) The
				application guide provided will include information outlining program
				requirements, forms, mailing addresses and other necessary
				information.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.06 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Loan funds may be used only for privately owned or publicly
				 owned/privately leased fixed assets (i.e., land, buildings, leasehold
				 improvements or machinery and equipment).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.07 - Loan Terms

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Terms for the Loans will be determined
				during the underwriting process based upon the nature of the assets financed,
				the needs of the sub-recipient business and the risk associated with the
				project. In general, funds will be granted to recipient local governments or
				authorities with conditions that determine the terms and covenants required in
				the loan to the sub-recipient business, including eligible uses, collateral
				requirements, and private-investment and job-creation commitments.
(2) Loans will be secured, at a minimum, by
				the assets to be financed and with other security as needed on a case-by-case
				basis.
(3) The recipient local
				government or authority shall reimburse the total amount of the loan funds to
				OneGeorgia; provided, however, that the recipient's reimbursement obligation
				shall be limited to payments made by the Company under the loan. Reimbursement
				by the recipient shall be made in quarterly payments in amounts equivalent to
				payments made by the Company under the loan, less any fees that might be agreed
				upon in writing between the recipient and One Georgia. The recipient may
				satisfy this condition by requiring the Company to repay the loan amount to
				OneGeorgia for the account of the recipient.
(4) Generally, the terms of the loan shall
				contain at least one "triggering event" that will require the acceleration of
				the term of the loan. For example, a loan with a term of ten years may be
				accelerated to a three-year term in the event that the sub-recipient Company is
				acquired, has an initial public offering, or receives regulatory approval from
				a governing agency (e.g., the FDA or USDA).
(5) As consideration for the Loan,
				sub-recipient companies may be required to issue an equity interest to the
				State in the form of warrants, stock or stock options.
(6) Immediate and full repayment of the Loan
				will be required if the company moves its operations out of Georgia within five
				years of the award date. The Authority also reserves the right to establish
				criteria for the recapture of loan funds upon transfer of project assets to an
				entity other than the sub-recipient business or upon any event that violates
				state law, the public purpose of the loan program, or any of the loan
				conditions. All recaptured funds must be returned to the Authority, unless
				otherwise specified by the Authority.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.08 - Threshold Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(Application must meet all threshold requirements in order to
				 be rated):
(1) The application is from
				an eligible applicant;
(2) The
				project takes place within a rural county or a county with less than 500,000
				total population that shares a border with a rural county which has endorsed
				the project and also demonstrates sufficient quantifiable public benefit (as
				defined in Section
				 413-5-1-.09(7)) to
				the rural county to qualify as a regional application;
(3) The proposed sub-recipient business is an
				emerging or development-stage company in a strategic industry;
(4) Each loan application must include a
				letter of support and recommendation from a state agency or organization whose
				statutory powers and duties include community and economic development or the
				enhancement of Georgia's technology sectors, stating that the proposed project
				needs the Loan Fund's loan assistance and will (if funded) develop, promote,
				and/or retain trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities within the
				state's strategic industries and promote the general welfare of the
				state.
(5) The proposed use of
				funds are for eligible activities and will be carried out in a manner
				consistent with the state constitution, state law and in accordance with the
				applicant's (or sub-recipient's) enabling legislation and authority;
				and
(6) The proposed activities are
				consistent with local and regional plans developed under the provisions of the
				Georgia Planning Act and the Service Delivery Strategies developed in
				accordance with O.C.G.A.
				 36-70-1
et
				seq.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-5 › Subject 413-5-1 - STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES LOAN FUND › Rule 413-5-1-.10 - Awarding of Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Once selected for funding, awarded funds
				will be made available by the OneGeorgia Authority through an award agreement
				incorporating by reference the approved final application and adding general
				conditions plus special conditions as necessary. Such special conditions shall
				include the terms and conditions of the loan to the sub-recipient business. As
				part of the award conditions, recipients must file a report on the impact and
				performance of the project, in a format prescribed by the OneGeorgia
				Authority.
(2) Because of the
				limited amount of funds available, the agency may also award an amount less
				than the amount requested in the application. Applicants will have thirty (30)
				days from the date of award to accept any special conditions and/or the reduced
				award amount. If the applicant fails to accept the special conditions or lower
				award amount within the required period, the OneGeorgia Authority may
				unilaterally withdraw the award.
(3) The OneGeorgia Authority will prepare
				loan documents in conjunction with the recipient's local attorney.
(4) As part of the award conditions, the
				recipient must provide progress reports regarding the project as required by
				the OneGeorgia Authority.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-6 › Subject 413-6-1 - ENTREPRENEUR AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Rule 413-6-1-.01 - Scope of Rule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
This regulation governs the operation of the Entrepreneur and
				 Small Business Development (ESBD) Loan Guarantee Program as established by the
				 OneGeorgia Authority (O.C.G.A.
				  50-34-15
et
				 seq.
) through a resolution adopted by the OneGeorgia Authority Board
				 on June 15, 2005. In said resolution, the OneGeorgia Authority Board authorized
				 the OneGeorgia Authority to market and promote the ESBD Loan Guarantee Program
				 and further authorized the Department of Community Affairs (hereinafter
				 referred to as "Agent") as the implementing entity for administrative and
				 policy purposes.
(
O.C.G.A.
				  50-34-15
et seq.
)
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 413 - GRANTS OF THE ONEGEORGIA AUTHORITY › Chapter 413-6 › Subject 413-6-1 - ENTREPRENEUR AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT › Rule 413-6-1-.02 - Outcomes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The ESBD Loan Guarantee Program will provide partial
				 guarantees to banks for loans to small businesses that cannot otherwise obtain
				 all of their financing needs. The ESBD Loan Guarantee Program objective will be
				 to fund viable ESBD loans that leverages private investment while creating new
				 or expanding existing businesses that will create employment opportunities for
				 rural Georgia.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-34-1
et
				 seq.