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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-1 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-7-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Regional Economic Business Assistance
				  Grant Program is to develop, promote, sustain, and assist eligible applicants
				  in the performance of their duties and responsibilities under law to their
				  citizens, including, among other duties and responsibilities, the provision of
				  infrastructure and other public works and improvements; the development,
				  promotion, and retention of trade, commerce, industry, and employment
				  opportunities; and the provision of transportation systems, by providing
				  flexible and timely financial assistance for community or economic development
				  projects around the state. Secondarily, the program may also assist with the
				  formulation and implementation of regional or multi-county plans for community
				  or economic development projects or for projects promoting regional or
				  multi-county community or economic development cooperation.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8,
				  50-8-3(b)(5),
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-1 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-7-1-.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,
				regional development centers, state agencies, and state authorities. All local
				government units party to an application 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
Regional Economic Business Assistance Program
Community Development & Finance Division
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
(3) The forms provided will include
				guidelines and information outlining procedures for submission, mailing
				addresses, phone numbers of contact persons and other necessary
				information.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-1 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-7-1-.03 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grant funds appropriated or otherwise
				made available to the department for this program will be divided into two
				distinct funding categories:
1) Community or
				Economic Development Assistance Projects, and
2) Regional or Multi-Jurisdiction Community
				or Economic Development Implementation Projects.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-1 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-7-1-.06 - Awarding of Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Award limits will be set at no more than
				$750,000 per project. These limits can be waived upon recommendation as set
				forth in
110-7-1-.05(e)
and upon approval of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
(2) Once selected for funding, grant funds
				will be made available by the department through a grant award statement
				incorporating by reference the approved final application and adding any
				special conditions that may be necessary or appropriate. As part of the grant
				award conditions, recipients must file a report on the impact and performance
				of the project, in a format prescribed by the department, for future use by the
				department.
(3) The department may
				approve a grant subject to certain general or special conditions that will be
				incorporated into the grant award document. Such conditions may require that an
				applicant loan REBA funds to the participating business or private user, with
				terms as prescribed by the department. Loan repayments would be recaptured by
				the department to be used for other economic development projects and
				programs.
(4) As a condition to the
				award, the department may require the recipient and the participating business
				or private user to execute a Performance and Accountability Agreement. Such an
				agreement would establish performance standards (such as job creation and
				private investment), reporting requirements, and conditions for repayment,
				among other terms, as conditions of the award.
(5) 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 to special conditions and/or the reduced grant amount.
				The department reserves the right to shorten this period during the last
				quarter of each fiscal year. If the applicant fails to accept the special
				conditions or lower grant amount within the required period, the department may
				unilaterally withdraw the grant award.
(6) The department will provide recipients
				with specific instructions and forms to be used for drawdown of funds under the
				grant award.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Regional Assistance Program is to support
				  the development of multi-county and regional economic development projects.
				  Regional economic development projects include, but are not limited to the
				  construction and/or acquisition of regional facilities and multi-county
				  non-construction activities important to regional economic development.
				  Projects must demonstrate significant impact on a region's job growth, job
				  growth potential, regional cooperation, or retention and increased
				  competitiveness of existing industry. Projects should demonstrate significant
				  financial commitment by local governments participating in the project. One or
				  more local governments must demonstrate commitment by each participating unit
				  of local government to improve the level of services related to economic
				  development activities. Private sector participation is
				  encouraged.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8 and Appropriations Act.
				  O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-3(b)(5),
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.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, joint
				development authorities, and regional development centers. All applicants must
				be in compliance, where applicable, with the requirements regarding the Service
				Delivery Strategy Act (H.B. 489), comprehensive planning, solid waste
				management planning and reporting, report of local government finances, report
				of government management indicators and where appropriate, local government
				authority registration. 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.
(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 Assistance Program
Business & Financial Assistance Division
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
(3) The forms provided will include
				guidelines and information outlining deadlines for submission, mailing
				addresses, phone numbers of contact persons and other necessary
				information.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.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 throughout the fiscal year or until such time as funds are expended.
				Applicants must meet or exceed established review criteria to be considered for
				funding.
(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
				as set forth in Section
				110-7-2-.05.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.04 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All applicants for multi-county or
				regional economic development projects must submit an application to the
				Department, in a format prescribed by the Department. Applicants must
				demonstrate that they have a viable multi-county or regional community or
				economic development implementation project and clearly identify the proposed
				use of the funding.
(2) Eligible
				uses of funds include, but are not limited to, regional facilities including
				industrial parks, business parks, conference centers, convention centers, or
				other similar or related economic development parks, centers, or facilities or
				any combination thereof; regional water and sewer treatment facilities;
				regional transportation and communication facilities; integral to the
				advancement of economic development efforts; consolidation activities for
				government services integral to the advancement of economic development
				efforts; regional development planning, studies, marketing and recruitment
				programs; or any other economic development and business assistance
				multi-county activity important to regional economic development.
(3) In order to qualify as a multi-county or
				regional facility, the construction or acquisition project must a) be owned by
				at least two local governments with the participation of at least two counties,
				or b) be owned by a joint development authority involving two or more counties.
				All facilities must operate under a revenue sharing agreement among two or more
				local governments.
(4) Multi-county
				or regional activities that do not involve construction such as studies,
				marketing, professional services, contracts, and other economic development
				activities must demonstrate service to a multi-county area.
(5) Funds will be available to provide
				incentives for consolidation activities integral to the advancement of economic
				development efforts. Consolidation activities include a) assessments of the
				need and desirability of consolidation of local government services (including
				privatization of such services); b) planning grants for the consolidation of
				local government services (including privatization of such services) when it
				has been determined that such consolidation is needed and desirable; and c)
				implementation grants for the purpose of carrying out consolidation of local
				government services (including privatization of such services) where it has
				been determined that such consolidation is needed and desirable.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.05 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) 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:
Project applications will be reviewed based upon enhancement
				  of multi-county or regional economic development opportunities including, but
				  not limited to, numbers and types of jobs to be retained and/or created; impact
				  on the state, regional and community tax base; likelihood of success in leading
				  to the retention of jobs within the multi-county or regional area or enhanced
				  job creation; improved regional competitiveness, long-term economic viability,
				  or other regional impacts identified by the applicant; degree of local
				  commitment and financial support; total private capital investment; level of
				  need evidenced by regional poverty and unemployment rates, fiscal capacity of
				  participating governments, and other demographic factors; consistency with the
				  region's economic development goals and objectives; capacity of the
				  implementing organization; project readiness; project feasibility; and
				  reasonableness of cost estimates.
(2) 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.
(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) 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, their relative merit and the availability of funding at the time of
				application. For certain consolidation proposals, funding limits, match
				requirements, and applicant eligibility requirements may be waived upon
				recommendation by the Commissioner of Community Affairs. The decision that the
				Department makes shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.06 - Awarding of Grant Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Grants will be available up to $500,000
				per multi-county or regional economic development project per year.
(2) Additional public and/or private sector
				matching funds are required to receive a RAP award based on the following:
(A) Applicants for facilities and
				construction grants in local governments within:
(i) Tier 1 counties or for joint development
				authorities including a Tier 1 county are not required to match the requested
				grant amount;
(ii) Tier 2 counties
				or for joint development authorities including a Tier 2 county must demonstrate
				that at least one half (50%) of the grant amount requested will be contributed
				to the total project cost by other sources;
(iii) Tier 3 counties must demonstrate that
				an equal or greater amount of the grant amount requested will be contributed to
				the total project cost by other sources.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-7 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-7-2 - REGIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Rule 110-7-2-.07 - Terminated

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-8 - OFFICE OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Subject 110-8-1 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-8-1-.01 - Name

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The name of this program is the Georgia Community Development
				  Block Grant Program for Non-Entitlement Communities.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  28-5-122,
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-8 - OFFICE OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Subject 110-8-1 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-8-1-.02 - Statutory Basis

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
State Law:
The statutory
				basis for this program under state law is the Official Code of Georgia
				Annotated, Code Section
				50-8-8.
(2)
Federal Law:
This program is
				funded by federal funds authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act
				of 1974, as amended. Federal implementation regulations are contained in 24 CFR
				Part 570.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  28-5-122,
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-8 - OFFICE OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Subject 110-8-1 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-8-1-.04 - Terms and Conditions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Maximum Grant Amounts:
The
				maximum grant amounts are as follows:
(a)
				Regular Competition, Single Activity: $500,000
(b) Regular Competition, Multi-Activity:
				$800,000
(c) Immediate Threat and
				Danger Program: $50,000
(d)
				Employment Incentive Program: $500,000
(e) Redevelopment Fund: $250,000
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-8 - OFFICE OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Subject 110-8-1 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-8-1-.05 - Eligible Recipients

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible recipients of CDBG grants are limited to units of
				  general purpose local government, excluding those cities and counties
				  participating in the urban counties or metropolitan cities "CDBG Entitlement
				  Program" of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
				  Development.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  28-5-122,
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-8 - OFFICE OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Subject 110-8-1 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-8-1-.06 - Criteria for Award

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Criteria for Award: Regular Annual
				Competition:
Single and Multi-Activity applications will be rated
				separately to address points for feasibility and strategy. Demographic scores
				will be calculated separately for cities and counties. For purposes of
				calculating the demographic score, joint or regional applications which include
				a county will be included in the county group and those including only cities
				will be included in the city group.
(a)
Rating and Ranking Factors:
The rating and ranking factors shall
				be those specified below, using any additional or supplemental information,
				data, analysis, documentation, commitments or assurances as may be required by
				DCA for the purposes of evaluating, rating and selecting recipients under this
				program:
1. Demographic Need: Absolute Number
				of People in Poverty: 40 points maximum.
2. Demographic Need: Percentage of People in
				Poverty: 40 points maximum.
3.
				Demographic Need: Per Capita Income: 40 points maximum.
4. Program Feasibility: 150 points
				maximum.
5. Program Strategy: 150
				points maximum.
6. Leverage of
				Additional Resources: 30 points maximum.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-8 - OFFICE OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Subject 110-8-1 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-8-1-.07 - Application Procedures

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
General Application Requirements:
(a) An applicant must include
				sufficient information in the application to permit DCA to evaluate the
				application against the various rating and selection factors. All applications
				must be submitted on application forms provided by DCA.
(b) Submission of data with respect to
				"Demographic Need" (when used as a scoring factor) is not required. Data used
				in rating appli- cants with respect to Demographic Need are based upon the
				following:
1. Absolute number and percentage
				of persons in poverty will be based on the U.S. Bureau of the Census' most
				recent data which is consistent as of the same point or period in time for all
				applicants.
2. Per capita income
				will be based on the most recent available data which is consistent as of the
				same point or period in time for all applicants.
(c) Only one single or multi-activity
				application per general purpose local government, whether individually or
				jointly submitted, shall be eligible for competition under the regular annual
				competition.
(d) No recipient of a
				single or multi-activity award under the regular annual competition shall be
				eligible to compete for or receive another single or multi-activity award from
				the next fiscal year's regular competition allocation. This restriction does
				not apply to the Immediate Threat and Danger, Employment Incentive Program, the
				Georgia Redevelopment Fund Program, or the Section 108 Loan Guarantee
				Program.
(e) Applications for the
				Immediate Threat and Danger, Employment Incentive Program, the CDBG Section 108
				Loan Guarantee Program and/or the Georgia Redevelopment Fund grants may be
				submitted notwithstanding the submission of an application under the regular
				annual competition.
(f)
				Subparagraph (d) shall not apply in the case of two or more counties applying
				together to carry out a project of regional impact. Such applications, however,
				which are not actually regional in nature (which could have been submitted by
				only one county) will be rejected. Counties which submit applications which are
				rejected for this reason will be prohibited (both individually and jointly)
				from applying in the next regular annual competition.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-9 - JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM › Subject 110-9-1 - JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS › Rule 110-9-1-.02 - Designation of Tier Status of Georgia Counties/Designation of Less Developed Census Tract Areas

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Timetable and Effective Dates for
				Designation of Tier Status of Georgia Counties/Designation of Less Developed
				Census Tract Areas.
Using the most current data available from the
				Department of Labor and the United States Department of Commerce, the
				commissioner of community affairs shall rank and designate all 159 counties in
				Georgia. And using the most current data available from the Department of Labor
				and the United States Department of Commerce, the commissioner of community
				affairs shall rank and designate certain less developed census tract areas.
(a) For the purpose of determining the number
				of new jobs created, business enterprises shall use their first tax year that
				begins on or after January 1 of the calendar year in which a census tract is
				designated as less developed or in which a county is designated as a tier 1,
				tier 2, tier 3, or tier 4 county, unless otherwise approved by the commissioner
				of community affairs.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-10 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Subject 110-10-1 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Rule 110-10-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of this program is to provide eligible applicants
				  with flexible and timely financial assistance needed to develop and/or
				  implement regional planning and development projects.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-1
et seq.
and
				  Appropriations Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-10 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Subject 110-10-1 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Rule 110-10-1-.02 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applicants and recipients of
				funds awarded under this program shall be municipalities and counties, local
				government authorities, regional development centers, state agencies, and state
				authorities. All applicants must be in compliance, where applicable, with the
				requirements regarding comprehensive planning, solid waste management planning,
				report of local government financing, local government authorities
				registration, and resolution of DCA performance audit exceptions to the
				satisfaction of the Department.
(2)
				Eligible applicants must apply for funds under this program in a format and
				manner prescribed by the Department. Funding announcements and applications may
				be received by writing to the Department of Community Affairs at:
Department of Community Affairs
Office of Coordinated Planning
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-9 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-10 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Subject 110-10-1 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Rule 110-10-1-.03 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Funds to be made available by the
				Department of Community Affairs on a competitive basis will be determined by
				the Commissioner of Community Affairs prior to a competition.
(2) Contingent on the availability of funds,
				the Department shall hold at least one competition per year. The deadline for
				submitting applications shall be specified in an announcement for each
				competition, but in no event shall be less than twenty days from the date of
				such announcement.
(3) The
				Department must receive applications no later than the deadline established in
				the announcement for each competition. Applications that are faxed or
				applications that are received after the deadline will only be considered for
				funding after all other applications have been evaluated and excess funds
				remain.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-9 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-10 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Subject 110-10-1 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Rule 110-10-1-.04 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Activities/projects proposed for funding
				must be consistent with approved Regional Plans and this must be demonstrated
				in the project proposal. In regions where there is no approved Regional Plan,
				proposed activities/projects should be consistent with the emerging regional
				plan or the adopted goals and objectives of the particular region. This
				consistency must also be demonstrated.
(2) Eligible activities include, but are not
				limited to, regionally focused programs for local government plan
				implementation assistance, regional geographic information system
				implementation, innovative programs or activities that promote multi-county or
				regional development, regionally important resources implementation,
				specialized studies or plans needed to implement regional projects, and any
				other regional planning or development activities or projects as may be
				announced by the Department prior to the deadline for a competition.
(3) During any competition, applicants may
				submit one or more applications for eligible activities. Each qualified
				application will be considered for funding by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-9 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-10 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Subject 110-10-1 - REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS › Rule 110-10-1-.05 - Review of Contract Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applications received during a
				competition period will be reviewed by an application review team to determine
				the merit of each application and whether such applicant shall receive contract
				funds. Applications will be reviewed, as applicable to each application, on
				historic performance under previous contracts with the Department; consistency
				of proposed activities with both regional and/ or local plans; status of local
				comprehensive plans; local government performance in plan implementation; the
				reasonableness of the budget and cost estimates; the proposed timetable for the
				project's completion; amount of cash match; project feasibility; project
				impact; and project transferability.
(2) The order in which the guidelines are
				stated in the above subsection does not indicate any priority of one over
				another.
(3) These guidelines are
				designed to assist the Department in making its decision and are not intended
				to establish definitive tests or standards. Decisions that the Department makes
				shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-9 and Appropriations
				  Act.
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(1) Within approximately 30 days of the close
				of a competition, the Department will select recipients based upon the
				applicable review criteria outlined at
				110-10-1-.05.
(2) Individual project/proposal funding
				limits will be established by the Commissioner of Community Affairs and
				identified in the competition announcement. A cash match of no less than 25% of
				total project costs is required. Funding limits may be waived upon the sole
				discretion of the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
(3) Once a project/proposal is selected for
				funding, funds will be made available by the Department through a contract.
				Successful applicants will be required to furnish the Department an electronic
				version of their proposals. The Department will convert relevant portions of
				these proposals into a "Scope of Services" for inclusion in a contract. As a
				part of the contract, recipients must file reports on the progress toward
				completing the project, the impact and performance of the project, and other
				information that may be required by the Department in a format prescribed by
				the Department.
(4) The Department
				may approve a contract subject to certain general or special conditions
				incorporated into the contract. Due to 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 thirty (30) days from the date of the
				contract offer to accept any general or special conditions and/or the reduced
				contract amount. If the applicant fails to accept the above general or special
				conditions or lower grant amount within the required period, the contract offer
				may be withdrawn by the Department.
(5) The Department will provide recipients
				with specific instructions and forms to be used by progress reporting and
				drawdown of funds under the contract.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-9 and Appropriations
				  Act.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Subject 110-11-1 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Rule 110-11-1-.01 - Purpose

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The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Section
				  8-2-20
et seq.
sets
				  forth the state minimum standard codes. Furthermore, O.C.G.A. Section
				  8-2-23 provides that the Department
				  of Community Affairs may from time to time revise and amend the state minimum
				  standard codes.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-23.
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The following codes are hereby adopted by the Board of
				  Community Affairs as the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for building,
				  gas, mechanical, plumbing and fire prevention:
1. The Southern Building Codes Congress,
				International (SBCCI) Standard Building Code, 1994 Edition, with 1995 Georgia
				Amendments;
2. The SBCCI Standard
				Gas Code, 1994 Edition, with 1995 Georgia Amendments;
3. The SBCCI Standard Mechanical Code, 1994
				Edition, with 1995 Georgia Amendments;
4. The SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code, 1994
				Edition, with 1995 Georgia Amendments;
5. The SBCCI Standard Fire Prevention Code,
				1994 Edition, with 1995 Georgia Amendments.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-23.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Subject 110-11-1 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Rule 110-11-1-.05 - Adoption of Amendments to Codes Regarding Assisted Living Facilities and Fire Dampers

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The following amendments to codes are hereby adopted by the
				  Board of Community Affairs as amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Codes for Construction:
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE 1994 STANDARD BUILDING
				  CODE
* Add to Section 311.2 a residential occupancy in the R2
				  subclassification to read as follows:
Chapter 3
Occupancy Classification
Section 311 Residential Occupancy-Group
				  R
311.2 Subclassifications
R2:
Assisted living facilities having residents with prompt or
				  slow evacuation capabilities. (NOTE: "prompt or slow evacuation capabilities"
				  as defined by NFPA)
* Said building code is further amended by adding an
				  exception to section 704.3 entitled "Tenant Fire Separation" to read as
				  follows:
Chapter 7
Fire Resistance Materials and Construction
				  Section
704 Fire Resistant Separations
704.3 Tenant Fire Separations
704.3.1
EXCEPTION:
2. In buildings housing residential assisted living
				  facilities with 24 hour custodial care and oversight, non-fire rated partitions
				  may be used to separate tenants.
and renumbering the existing Exception as number "1".
* Said building code is further amended by amending exception
				  1, subparagraph 3 of section 705.1.2.4 to read as follows:
Chapter 7
Fire Resistance Materials and Construction
				  Section
705 Protection of Openings
705.1.2 Protection of Openings in Interior Walls
705.1.2.4
subparagraph 3
1. the duct shall not exceed 100 sq. inch (0.06m2), except
				  when the entire building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system
				  complying with NFPA 13.
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE 1994 STANDARD MECHANICAL
				  CODE
* Amend exception 1 of subparagraph 3 of Section 610,
				  Paragraph 610.1.3 to read as follows:
Chapter 6
Duct Systems
Section 610 Fire Protection of Ducts
610.1 Fire Dampers
610.1.3 Exceptions
subparagraph 3.
1. the duct shall not exceed 100 sq. inch (0.06m2), except
				  when the entire building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system
				  complying with NFPA 13.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-20.
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD GAS CODE
(INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE
				  AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS
				  CODE, 2018 Edition, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Gas Code
.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical Code
with references to the
Georgia State
				Minimum Standard Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code
				with Georgia State Amendments
).
*Revise the International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
				  Edition, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4
GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS
SECTION 409 (IFGC)
SHUTOFF VALVES
*Add new Section 409.2.1 'System shutoff valve' to read as
				  follows:
409.2.1
System shutoff
				valve.
Where the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter
				assembly, or the outlet of the service regulator, a system shutoff valve shall
				be installed. Such valve is considered to be part of the customer piping
				system.
(Effective January 1, 2022)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD GAS
				  CODE
(INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH
				  GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS
				  CODE, 2018 Edition, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Gas Code
.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Subject 110-11-1 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Rule 110-11-1-.29 - International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 Edition

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THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC), 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Code.
(Effective January 1, 2020)
Note:
The IFC Manual has not been published
				  because of its size and bulk. It is available for public examination and
				  copying at the Department of Community Affairs, 60 Executive Park South, N.E.,
				  Atlanta, Georgia.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-20 et
				  seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Subject 110-11-1 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Rule 110-11-1-.30 - International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2018 Edition with 2020 Georgia State Amendments

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD SWIMMING POOL AND SPA
				  CODE
(INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE WITH GEORGIA
				  STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, 2018
				  Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction
				  with these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING
				  POOL AND SPA CODE, 2018 EDITION, shall constitute the official
Georgia
				  State Minimum Standard Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
The State's minimum requirements for public swimming pools
				  shall be in accordance with O.C.G.A.
				  31-45-13 and the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Georgia Department of Public Health and this code. Contact
				  the County Health Department for any local rules and regulations governing
				  public swimming pools in effect on or after December 31, 2000.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical Code
with references to the
Georgia State
				Minimum Standard Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code
				with Georgia State Amendments
).
*Revise the International Swimming Pool and Spa
				  Code, 2018 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
*Delete Chapter 1 'Scope and Administration' entirely without
				  substitution. Chapter 1 to remain in the Code as a reference and guide for
				  local governments to use in the development of their own
Administrative
				  Procedures.
(Effective January 1, 2020)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL COMPLIANCE
*Revise Chapter 3 'General Compliance' to add a new Section
				  300 'Scope' to read as follows:
SECTION 300
SCOPE
[A] 300.1
Scope.
The provisions
				of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, renovation,
				replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools and
				spas. The pools and spas covered by this code are either permanent or temporary
				and shall be only those that are designed and manufactured to be connected to a
				circulation system and that are intended for swimming, bathing or wading.
300.1.1
Flotation tanks.
Flotation tank systems intended for sensory deprivation therapy shall not be
				included in the scope of this code.
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE
(NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WITH GEORGIA STATE
				  AMENDMENTS)
The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL Code, 2020 Edition, published
				  by the National Fire Protection Association, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
				  2020 Edition, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Electrical Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
a) Replace all references to the ICC
				Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
				Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State
				Amendments).
b) Replace all
				references to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references
				to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State
				Supplements and Amendments). The Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code
				shall be used for heating and air conditioning equipment.
c) Replace all references to "Accessibility"
				with a cross-reference to Title 30, Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia
				Annotated (O.C.G.A.) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire
				Commissioner.
d) The following
				table titled 'Codes Reference Guide' establishes specific primary and
				supplementary code applications and is to be applied by the authority having
				jurisdiction.
CODES REFERENCE
							 GUIDE
Area
Primary
Supplement
Occupancy Classification
LSC
IBC
Building Construction Types including allowable
							 height, allowable building areas, and the requirements for sprinkler protection
							 related to minimum building construction types.
IBC
LSC
Means of Egress
LSC
NONE
Standpipes
IBC
IFC
Interior Finish
LSC
NONE
HVAC Systems
IMC
NONE
Vertical Openings
LSC
NONE
Sprinkler Systems minimum construction
							 standard
LSC
NONE
Fire Alarm Systems
LSC
NONE
Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems
State Statute and LSC
NONE
Portable Fire Extinguishers
IFC
NONE
Cooking Equipment
LSC and NFPA 96
NONE
Fuel Fired Appliances
IFGC
NFPA 54
Liquid Petroleum Gas
NFPA 58
NFPA 54
Compressed Natural Gas
NFPA 52
NONE
*Revise the National Electrical
				  Code, 2020 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 2
WIRING AND PROTECTION
SECTION 210
BRANCH CIRCUITS
*Revise Section 210.8 (A) 'Dwelling Units' to read as
				  follows:
Section 210.8 (A) Dwelling Units.
All 125-volt
				  receptacles installed in locations specified in 210.8(A) (1) through
				  (11).
(Effective September 1, 2021)
*Delete Section 210.8 (F) 'Outdoor Outlets' in its
				  entirety.
(Effective September 1, 2021)
End of Amendments.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-20
et
				  seq
.