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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES › Subject 110-12-8 - PROCEDURE AND OPERATIONS OF ANNEXATION ARBITRATION PANELS › Rule 110-12-8-.01 - Purpose & Overview

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
General.
O.C.G.A. §
									36-36-114(g)
				 directs the Department of Community Affairs
				(the Department) to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for uniform
				procedures and operations of annexation arbitration panels established pursuant
				to statute. These specific rules and procedures are provided herein and are
				applicable to all local governments and school systems in the State. The intent
				of these rules is to: (1) provide an alternative to the courts for resolving
				conflicts related to annexation requests; (2) encourage internal discussion and
				negotiation between the parties involved with the aim of reaching a nonjudicial
				settlement of disagreements.
(2)
Overview.
These rules establish an alternative dispute resolution
				process for reconciling interjurisdictional conflicts between and among
				Georgia's local governments, school systems, and private interests as such
				conflicts arise from the process of territorial annexation. The dispute
				resolution involves the use of an impartial third party (or neutral) to guide
				the process. To provide as much certainty as possible, these rules call for the
				arbitration process to be concluded within eighty-five (85) days after it is
				initiated, although this timeframe can be extended by mutual agreement of the
				municipal and county governments.
(3)
Changes and Interpretation.
These rules and regulations may from time to time be revised by the Department.
				The Department is the final authority for interpretation of these
				rules.
O.C.G.A. §§
											36-36-110,
et
				  seq
.; 50-8-1,
et
				  seq
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES › Subject 110-12-8 - PROCEDURE AND OPERATIONS OF ANNEXATION ARBITRATION PANELS › Rule 110-12-8-.03 - Annexation Arbitration Process

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Petition for Annexation
				Arbitration.
A petition for annexation arbitration must be filed with
				the Department to begin the process.
(a)
HB2a.
The Department's
HB2a Notification of Objection to
				Annexation and Request for Panel
form must be used by the party
				petitioning for appointment of an arbitration panel. All fields on the form
				must be completed, including: 
				
											The County name;
											The City name;
											A legal description of the subject property or
					 properties; and
											Contact information for the local governments and
					 property owners.
Form HB2A shall be accompanied by supporting materials,
				  including a copy of the Notice of Annexation provided in O.C.G.A. §
											36-36-111, a copy of the Notice of
				  Objection provided in O.C.G.A. §
											36-36-113, the owner's/developer's
				  petition for annexation, documentation showing that a majority of the elected
				  body of the objecting local government voted in favor of the objection, and any
				  additional correspondence or materials exchanged between the parties relevant
				  to the proposed annexation.
(b)
Verifiable Delivery.
The
				HB2a form and accompanying materials must be sent to the parties and the
				Department by Verifiable Delivery. In all circumstances, regardless of the
				method of delivery, the means of verifying delivery shall be clearly evident on
				the materials provided.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES › Subject 110-12-8 - PROCEDURE AND OPERATIONS OF ANNEXATION ARBITRATION PANELS › Rule 110-12-8-.04 - Compliance

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Participation.
O.C.G.A. §
									50-8-2(a)(18)(C)
				 defines a "Qualified Local Government" as a
				county or municipality which has not failed to participate in the Department's
				mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the
				judgement of the Department, reflects a good faith effort to resolve any
				conflict. If, prior to the process's conclusion as described above, the
				Department determines that either or both local governments are not
				participating in the annexation arbitration process in good faith, the
				Department shall decertify the local government's(s') qualified local
				government status ("QLG status") for a period the Department deems necessary to
				promote a return to good faith participation and discourage any future
				disruption to the instant annexation arbitration and future annexation
				arbitration processes.
The Department shall issue a Notice of Intent to Decertify to
				  the local governments by verifiable delivery seven days prior to decertifying
				  the local government's(s') QLG status. This notice shall detail the actions
				  determined by the Department to be unreflective of good faith participation and
				  provide recommendations to assist in correction by the local government(s). If,
				  during those seven days, the local government(s) have successfully addressed
				  the Department's concerns, QLG status shall not be interrupted. If, upon
				  passage of the seventh (7th) day, the Department's
				  determines that its concerns have not been satisfactorily addressed, it shall
				  issue a Notice of Decertification via verifiable delivery to the local
				  governments and shall follow the Department's standard practice of notifying
				  the public and other governmental entities of the decertification.
(2)
Violation of
				Conditions.
No local government may change the zoning, land-use, or
				density of the annexed property prior to the expiration of the timeframes
				provided by O.C.G.A. §
									36-36-112, §
									36-36-117, or §
									36-36-118. A party aggrieved by
				such a violation may seek relief from a court of competent jurisdiction,
				however, any such violations, outside of the annexation arbitration process or
				subsequent to its conclusion, are not within the purview of the
				Department.
O.C.G.A. §§
											36-36-110,
et
				  seq
.; 50-8-1,
et
				  seq
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-13 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-13-1 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-13-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Financial Assistance Grant Program is to
				  assist eligible applicants in discharging monetary obligations of such
				  applicants to other governmental entities, where the funds so obtained were
				  used for the development, promotion, and retention of trade, commerce,
				  industry, and employment opportunities.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-13 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-13-1 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-13-1-.02 - 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 be general purpose local
				governments (municipalities and counties) and local government authorities. All
				local government units submitting an application must be in compliance, where
				applicable, with requirements regarding comprehensive planning, solid waste
				management planning, report of local government financing, local government
				authorities registration and other applicable legal requirements.
(2) Eligible applicants must apply for grants
				under this program in a format and manner prescribed by the Department. Grant
				applications may be received by writing to the Department of Community Affairs
				at:
Department of Community Affairs
Attention: Financial Assistance Grant Program
1200 Equitable Building
100 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-13 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-13-1 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-13-1-.03 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant funds appropriated or otherwise
				made available to the Department of Community Affairs for this program will be
				set aside for eligible applicants.
(2) The grant application must be received by
				the Department no later than the second Monday of March in each year in which
				grant funds for this grant program are available.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-13 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-13-1 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-13-1-.04 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All applicants for Financial Assistance
				Grants must submit an application to the Department of Community Affairs, in a
				format prescribed by the Department. Eligible applicants must demonstrate (1)
				that they have borrowed or obtained funds from another governmental entity,
(2) that such funds have been
				expended for the purpose of developing, promoting or retaining commerce,
				industry or employment opportunities, and
(3) that they have a legal obligation to
				repay such funds. Eligible applicants must clearly identify the proposed use of
				financial assistance grant funds. Eligible uses of the funds borrowed or
				obtained from other governmental entities include expenditures related to
				community or economic development improvements such as public infrastructure
				improvements, including water, sewer, streets, roads, and rail spurs; land
				acquisition; costs related to the relocation of equipment and other assets
				associated with a project; acquisition and installation of air conditioning
				equipment, compressed air equipment, furniture, office equipment and phones;
				acquisition of industrial revenue bonds used to secure land for a project; and
				any other activity or purpose identified in O.C.G.A.
				50-8-3(b)(5)  or
				O.C.G.A. 50-8-8.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-13 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-13-1 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-13-1-.05 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications received from applicants will be reviewed to
				  determine the merit of the application and the proposed use of funds. In
				  determining whether an applicant shall receive a grant award, the following
				  guidelines will be considered:
(1)
				Applications will be reviewed based upon the local, regional, or state-wide
				impact or benefit resulting from repayment of the obligation; the public
				exigencies which impel such repayment; and other guidelines determined
				appropriate by the Department.
(2)
				All applications for funding from this program must provide written
				certification from the applicant, addressed to the Department, to the effect
				that the proposed expenditure of financial assistance grant funds is in
				accordance with all applicable legal requirements.
(3) In its review of applications, the
				Department may, at its discretion, consult with other individuals or agencies
				as appropriate.
(4) These
				guidelines are designed to assist the Department in making its decision and are
				not intended to establish definitive tests or standards. The decision which the
				Department makes shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-13 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-13-1 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-13-1-.06 - Awarding of Grant Fund

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant limits will be set at no more than
				$1,750,000 per community and economic development assistance project. These
				limits can be waived upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Community
				Affairs.
(2) The Department may
				approve a grant subject to certain general or special conditions that will be
				incorporated into the grant award document. Applicants will have ten (10) days
				from the date of award to accept the general or special conditions. If the
				applicant fails to accept the above general or special conditions within the
				required period, the grant award may be unilaterally withdrawn by the
				Department.
(3) The Department will
				provide recipients with specific instruction and forms to be used for drawdown
				of funds under the grant award.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The purpose of
				the Regional Initiative Program is to provide resources to assist in
				implementing projects in the four Regional Initiatives identified in the
				Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Strategic Plan. The four Regional
				Initiatives are:
Leadership;
Telecommunications;
Exports;
Entrepreneurship.
(2) The Program will offer grants in
				accordance with a Grant Agreement approved by the ARC. Specific grant
				announcements will be offered in each of the four categories.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.02 - 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 be general purpose local
				governments (municipalities and counties), local government authorities, local
				school systems, joint development authorities, regional development centers,
				state agencies, and in some of the programs non-profit organizations. All
				applicants must be in compliance, where applicable, with the requirements
				regarding comprehensive planning, solid waste management planning and
				reporting, report of local government finances, local government authority
				registration and reporting requirements for non-profit groups. Any eligible
				applicant may apply on behalf of a regional cooperative or other regional
				entity where the applicant agrees to serve as the grantee and fund manager on
				behalf of the regional entity. Applicant must be located in a County eligible
				for ARC assistance.
(2) Eligible
				applicants must apply for grants under this program in a format and manner
				prescribed by the Department. Grant applications must be submitted in writing
				to the Department of Community Affairs at:
Department of Community Affairs
Regional Initiative Program
Business & Financial Assistance Division
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
(404) 679-3165
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.03 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant funds appropriated or otherwise
				made available to the Department of Community Affairs for this program will be
				available on a competitive basis for the activities listed below.
(2) The Department will establish and
				announce fund availability. Application guidance and technical assistance will
				be provided in a manner and form decided by the Department. Applications will
				be reviewed by the Department in accordance with the criteria set forth
				below.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.04 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All applicants must respond to Requests
				for Applications or Program Announcements provided by the Department.
				Applicants must demonstrate that they have a viable project and a mechanism for
				properly accounting for public funds.
(2) Eligible uses will be identified in the
				individual Program Announcements for each category (leadership,
				telecommunications, exports, entrepreneurship).
(3) Anyone desiring specific information on
				the applications should write to the address identified in Section
				110-14-1-.02(2).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.05 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications received from applicants will be reviewed to
				  determine the merit of the applications and the proposed use of funds. In
				  determining whether an eligible applicant shall receive a grant award, the
				  following criteria will be considered:
(a) Project applications will be reviewed
				based upon sustainability, ability to leverage other funds, compatibility with
				development plans, ability to foster innovative approaches to regional
				initiative opportunities and in identifying performance measures related to the
				identified project goals.
(b) All
				applications for funding from this program must provide written certification
				from the applicant, addressed to the Department, 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.
(c) In its review of
				applications, the Department may, at its discretion, consult with other
				individuals or agencies as appropriate for the purpose of receiving
				advice.
(d) These guidelines are
				designed to assist the Department 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. The
				decision which the Department makes shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.06 - Awarding of Grant Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Individual grants will vary depending on
				the category. Each category will require a match. Should equipment be purchased
				a cash match will be necessary. The sources of match should not be federal
				funds.
(2) Once selected for
				funding, grant funds will be made available by the Department through a
				contract incorporating by reference the approved final application and adding
				any special conditions, which may be necessary or appropriate.
(3) The Department 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
				Department 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 the special conditions and/or the reduced grant amount.
(4) The Department will provide recipients
				with specific instructions and forms to be used for drawdown of funds under the
				contract. Generally these funds will be issued on a reimbursable
				basis.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-14 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Subject 110-14-1 - REGIONAL INITIATIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT › Rule 110-14-1-.07 - Statement of Conditions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
In addition to the certifications made on the face of the
				  grant award statement, the recipient further certifies that:
(a) No applicable state or federal laws,
				rules or regulations or applicable local ordinances shall be violated in
				carrying out this project.
(b)
				Recipient's internally adopted procurement procedures will be adhered to and
				proper documentation shall be maintained in the program file so as to document
				such adherence.
(c) Recipient's
				accounting records shall be maintained in a manner consistent with generally
				accepted government accounting standards.
(d) Without limitation of any other
				condition, no grant funds shall be used to pay the costs of entertainment.
				Entertainment costs are defined as "Costs of amusements, social activities and
				incidental costs relating thereto, such as meals, beverages, lodging, rentals,
				transportation, and gratuities." This definition includes meal/beverage
				expenses incurred for meetings which could have reasonably been conducted at a
				place of business and which did not require provision of a meal.
(e) Final audit of the grant funds shall be
				performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards
				and be included in the recipient's regularly scheduled annual financial audit.
				Grant funds cannot be used for audit expenses.
(f) Grant funds can be drawndown on a
				reimbursable basis.
(g) 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 project funded under this program.
(h) Grants funds cannot be used for purchase
				of land, buildings or any significant construction. The use of these funds will
				also be dependent upon the grant requirements identified in ARC Grant
				Agreement.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-15 - UNIFORM CHARTS OF ACCOUNTS › Subject 110-15-1 - UNIFORM CHARTS OF ACCOUNTS › Rule 110-15-1-.01 - Purpose and Applicability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
General.
The rules and
				regulations provided herein are for the implementation of O.C.G.A. §
									36-81-1 and §
									36-81-3, which requires the
				Georgia Department of Affairs (DCA) to develop and adopt Uniform Charts of
				Accounts, hereinafter referred to as "Uniform Chart," to be used by all units
				of local government in the state. The intent of O.C.G.A. §
									36-8-1 and §
									36-81-3 is to provide a mechanism
				through which appropriate information may be collected to assist state and
				local policy makers in carrying out their lawful responsibilities and to
				provide for the collection and reporting of information so as to assist local
				taxpayers and local policy makers in understanding and evaluating local
				government service delivery and operations.
(2)
Purpose.
The purpose of this
				rule is to describe the Department's responsibilities regarding the
				implementation of the Uniform Chart, provide local governments with deadlines
				and procedures for notifying the Department of Community Affairs of their
				compliance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. §
									36-81-3, outline procedures for
				local governments to follow in requesting authorization to crosswalk financial
				reporting, outline procedures for local governments to follow in requesting
				waivers of local government deadlines for adopting the Uniform Chart, and
				provide procedures for the Department's review of such requests from units of
				local government.
(3)
Applicability.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §
									36-81-1
et seq.
,
				the department shall develop and adopt local government uniform charts of
				accounts by December 31, 1998, after receiving approval of the State Auditor.
				All units of local government shall adopt and use the Uniform Chart within 18
				months following adoption of the Uniform Chart by the Department of Community
				Affairs. The following pro- visions apply to the numbering system included in
				the Uniform Chart:
(a) The numbering system
				included in the Uniform Chart will be required by the Department for the filing
				of information by units of local government to be included in the report of
				local government finances as outlined in O.C.G.A. §
										36-81-8 and Department Rules at
				Chapter 110-3-1-.01 and
				other local government surveys and reports administered by the
				Department.
(b) Use of the
				numbering system included in the Uniform Chart is recommended for local
				government accounting and financial reporting functions but is not required in
				order to be in compliance with the Uniform Chart.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-15 - UNIFORM CHARTS OF ACCOUNTS › Subject 110-15-1 - UNIFORM CHARTS OF ACCOUNTS › Rule 110-15-1-.03 - Uniform Charts of Accounts Implementation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Adoption and Amendment of Uniform
				Chart by the Department of Community Affairs.
The following procedures
				and stipulations will apply to adoption and amendment of the Uniform Chart:
(a) The Board of Community Affairs shall
				adopt the Uniform Chart on or before December 31, 1998, after the Uniform Chart
				has been approved by the State Auditor. Upon the adoption of the Uniform Chart
				of Accounts by the Board, the Department will make the Uniform Chart
				publication available to units of local government.
(b) Subsequent amendments to the Uniform
				chart will be approved by the State Auditor prior to adoption by the Board. The
				Department will also revise the Uniform Charts publication as needed to
				incorporate any subsequent amendments and will make revised publications
				available to units of local government.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-16 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROJECTS › Subject 110-16-1 - AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-16-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the AmeriCorps grant program is to provide
				  financial assistance to eligible applicants for operation of service programs
				  that address educational, public safety, human, environmental and other needs
				  as identified from time to time by the Corporation for National and Community
				  Service.
An individual serving in an approved national service
				  position will receive an educational award from the National Service Trust Fund
				  upon successful completion of each term of service for up to two terms.
				  Full-time national service participants will receive an educational award, and
				  participants serving less than full-time service positions will receive an
				  educational award prorated based on the number of approved service
				  hours.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-16 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROJECTS › Subject 110-16-1 - AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-16-1-.02 - Statutory Basis

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) These programs were authorized by an
				Executive Order signed by Governor Zell Miller on December 10, 1993, and
				amended on November 3, 1997.
(2)
				Federal Law: These programs are funded by federal funds authorized by the
				National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 as published in the Federal
				Register (59FR1194)
et seq
.
(3) State Law: O.C.G.A. Secs.
				50-8-8 and
				50-8-9.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-16 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROJECTS › Subject 110-16-1 - AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-16-1-.03 - Americorps Grant Categories

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Planning Grants - assist an applicant,
				when funds are available, in completing necessary planning to implement a sound
				concept that has already been developed. It will be negotiated for term and
				planning grants are not made every year.
(2) Operational Grants - fund an organization
				that is ready to establish, operate or expand an AmeriCorps program. It may
				include AmeriCorps educational awards. It will be for a term of one year.
				Renewal funding is based on an annual performance assessment of the program
				conducted by the staff of the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism
				of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. These grants will be awarded in
				two categories: Competitive Application Grants and Formula Application
				Grants.
(3) AmeriCorps Educational
				Award Only Grants - provide AmeriCorps Educational awards to programs that are
				not receiving or applying to the Georgia Commission for Service and
				Volunteerism for assistance but meet the criteria for approved AmeriCorps
				positions, and would like to provide an AmeriCorps educational award to
				participants serving in approved positions.
(4) Special Initiative Grants - may be made
				to qualified applicants, when funds are made available by the Corporation for
				National and Community Service, to implement and operate AmeriCorps programs in
				a variety of special initiative needs areas announced from time to time by the
				Corporation for National and Community Service.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The service provided by an AmeriCorps Program must provide a
				  direct benefit to the community where it is performed. The service must result
				  in a specific identifiable improvement that would not be provided with existing
				  funds or volunteers. The service cannot duplicate the routine functions of
				  workers or displace paid employees. Service programs must develop service
				  opportunities appropriate to the skills levels of participants. The program
				  must provide benefits that are valued by the community. Terms and conditions
				  are subject to change from time to time by the Corporation for National and
				  Community Service. All grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Some grant
				  categories require substantial local matching funds and the match requirements
				  are subject to change from year to year.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applicants for AmeriCorps program grants are
				  subdivisions of states (city and county governments), Indian tribes, public or
				  private nonprofit organizations (including labor organizations) and
				  institutions of higher education. Nonprofit organizations must have received
				  its 501c3 designation letter from the Internal Revenue Service and meet annual
				  audit requirements, and agree to abide by the Provisions and Contract
				  Conditions as established by both the Georgia Commission for Service and
				  Volunteerism and the Corporation for National and Community
				  Service.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Applicants for AmeriCorps grants must demonstrate that they
				  can "Get Things Done" in the community through the use of corps, business
				  partnerships and community resources. Proof of 501c3 status is required when
				  applicable. All awards must meet certain match requirements in participant
				  support costs and in program operations. Match requirements and sources of
				  matching funds can be determined by contacting the Georgia Commission for
				  Service and Volunteerism. Each grantee must provide this match through a
				  payment in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated, including facilities, equipment,
				  or services.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Applications received from eligible applicants will be
				  reviewed to determine the merit of the application and the proposed use of
				  funds. In determining whether an applicant shall receive a grant award, the
				  following factors, as well as others added from time to time by the Georgia
				  Commission for Service and Volunteerism, will be considered:
(1) Program Design: Applications will be
				reviewed based upon the program's design.
(2) Program Impact: The following factors are
				considered: the program's ability to "get things done" by meeting critical
				needs important to the community. Projects must be designed to address problems
				in the needs areas, as identified by the Corporation for National and Community
				Service.
(3) Other criteria may be
				added to the application review from time to time as rules and program
				provisions change.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Grant Awards will be announced by the Georgia Commission for
				  Service and Volunteerism after receiving notification from the Corporation for
				  National and Community Service and available from the Georgia Commission for
				  Service and Volunteerism at the address and phone number given in the next
				  section.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applicants must apply for the AmeriCorps Grant in a
				  format and manner prescribed by the Georgia Commission for Service and
				  Volunteerism of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Grant applications
				  may be received by calling or writing the Georgia Commission for Service and
				  Volunteerism at the following address:
Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism
ATTN: AmeriCorps Director
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
(404) 327-6843 OR (404) 679-4940
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-18 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND › Subject 110-18-1 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND › Rule 110-18-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Appalachian Regional Commission Business
				  Development Revolving Loan Fund (hereafter "RLF") is to assist eligible
				  applicants in the performance of their duties and responsibilities under law to
				  their citizens, including, among other duties and responsibilities, the
				  development, promotion, and retention of trade, commerce, industry, and
				  employment opportunities by providing flexible and timely financial assistance
				  for economic development projects in the Appalachian region of the state. The
				  Appalachian region of the state is defined as the following counties: Banks,
				  Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Douglas,
				  Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham,
				  Hall, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Paulding,
				  Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and
				  Whitfield.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applicants and recipients of
				grant funds awarded under this program shall be local government authorities
				and state authorities that operate in the Appalachian region of the state
				(hereafter "Authorities"). All applicants must be in compliance, where
				applicable, with the requirements regarding comprehensive planning, solid waste
				management planning and reporting, report of local government finances, and
				local government authorities registration.
(2) Eligible applicants must apply for grants
				under this program in a format and manner prescribed by the Department of
				Community Affairs (hereafter "department"). Grant applications may be submitted
				in writing to the department at:
Department of Community Affairs
ARC Business Development RLF
Business & Financial Assistance Division
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
(3) Eligible subrecipients include private,
				for profit businesses that are eligible under the Appalachian Regional
				Commission Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines (hereafter "Guidelines") and the
				Appalachian Regional Commission Business Development Revolving Loan Fund Plan
				and Loan Policies (hereafter "Plan and Policies"). Eligible subrecipients must
				also submit information about their proposed projects to the department on
				forms prescribed by the department. (For the purposes of this rule, eligible
				subrecipients are not considered applicants. They are referred to herein only
				as "eligible subrecipient" or "subrecipient." Authorities are referred to as
				"applicant," "recipient," or as "Authority.")
(4) The forms provided will include
				guidelines and other necessary information. Authorities may not apply for funds
				until they have a bona fide project eligible under the Guidelines and the Plan
				and Policies. In addition, forms will be provided by the department for
				eligible subrecipients.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant funds appropriated or otherwise
				made available to the department for this program will be utilized as a
				revolving loan fund under the Appalachian Regional Commission Code (hereafter
				"Code"), the Guidelines, and the Plan and Policies.
(2) The department will establish and
				announce funding availability. Applicants from Authorities and eligible
				subrecipients will be accepted throughout the fiscal year and will be reviewed
				based upon the criteria provided herein and on the Guidelines and the Plan and
				Policies.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All applicants and eligible subrecipients
				must submit an application to the department in a format prescribed by the
				department. Applicants and eligible subrecipients must demonstrate that they
				have a viable economic development project and clearly identify the proposed
				use of the funding. Eligible uses of funds include economic development
				projects such as, but not limited to, site acquisition and development;
				construction projects; capital outlay projects; purchase or lease of equipment
				or other assets; project operating expenses; or any other economic development
				and business assistance activity or purpose identified in the Code, Guidelines,
				Plan and Policies, and O.C.G.A.
				50-8-8.
(2) The only eligible mechanism for making
				funds available under this program is:
1) a
				grant of funds by the department to an Authority; and
2) a loan of those same funds to an eligible
				subrecipient.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All applications received from applicants and eligible
				  subrecipients will be reviewed to determine the merit of the applications and
				  the proposed use of funds. In determining whether an applicant shall receive a
				  grant award, the following criteria will be considered:
(1) The applicant must have a project
				approved by the RLF loan committee. (The RLF loan committee is appointed by the
				department in compliance with the Code, Guidelines, and Plan and Policies.) In
				addition, the applicant must be willing to enter into a loan agreement with the
				department and the eligible subrecipient. The loan agreement will be in a form
				specified by the department.
(2)
				Projects from subrecipients will be reviewed by the RLF loan committee and
				department staff based upon enhancement of economic development opportunities,
				including but not limited to, ability of subrecipients to repay loan proceeds,
				numbers of jobs retained and/or created; total private capital investment;
				degree of bank commitment; consistency with local and regional development
				goals and objectives; reasonableness of cost estimates, and other criteria
				specified in the Plan and Policies.
(3) In its review of applications, the
				department may, at its discretion, consult with other individuals or agencies
				as appropriate for the purpose of receiving advice.
(4) The criteria in this rule (110-18-1-.05) are designed to
				assist the department in making its decision. 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. The decision that the department makes
				shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant limits will be set at no more than
				$200,000 per eligible subrecipient or 50% of project cost, whichever is less.
				These limits may be waived upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Community
				Affairs if allowed by the Code, Guidelines, or Plan and Policies.
(2) Once selected for funding, grant funds
				will be made available by the department through a commitment letter
				incorporating by reference the approved project and subrecipient, adding any
				special conditions that may be necessary or appropriate. As part of the award
				special conditions, subrecipients must file a report on the number of jobs
				created and/or retained and on the business performance of the subrecipient, in
				a format prescribed by the department, for future use by the
				department.
(3) The department may
				approve a grant subject to certain special conditions that will be incorporated
				into the commitment letter and loan agreement. Because of the limited amount of
				funds available, the department may also award an amount less than the amount
				requested in the application. Applicants will have up to one hundred and twenty
				(120) days from the date of award to accept the award. The department reserves
				the right to shorten or lengthen this period depending upon project
				requirements and on other factors. If the applicant or subrecipient fails to
				accept the award and special conditions within the required period, the
				department may unilaterally withdraw the award.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.