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Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 400 - EMPLOYMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING › Section 100-400-5 - PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
REPORTING
				BY QUALIFIED BUSINESS
On or before March 15th of each year, each qualified
				  business approved by the Commissioner pursuant to this rule must report to the
				  Department of Economic and Community Development, the following:
1. The number of employees employed during
				the preceding calendar year;
2. The
				gross wages paid to, and income derived from employment for, each qualified
				employee during the preceding year; and
3. Certification that the qualified employee
				data submitted pursuant to Section
				2(B)(3) is accurate
				for the preceding calendar year, or any fraction thereof for which
				reimbursement is sought under this chapter;
4. If at any time during the calendar year
				for which reimbursement is sought the qualified business has failed to maintain
				the minimum qualification criteria described in §
										6753 of the Act, the business must
				provide the following:
a. Beginning and
				ending dates of the period or periods during which the business failed to meet
				the qualification criteria; and
b.
				The gross wages during the period or periods listed; and
5. Any further information the Department of
				Economic and Community Development may reasonably require.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 450 - RULES FOR THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS › Section 100-450-1 - Purpose

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Technology Centers are established to support the
				  early-stage development of technology-based businesses. The goals of the
				  Centers are to accelerate the development of these businesses through
				  one-on-one technical assistance, peer networks, classroom or other training on
				  subjects unique to technology commercialization and the management of
				  high-growth enterprises, mentorship programs that link senior technology
				  executives with entrepreneurs and other networking opportunities.
The Centers are part of a network of service providers
				  partially funded by the State of Maine to accelerate the growth of
				  technology-based enterprises in Maine and to implement the State's efforts as
				  detailed in the Science and Technology Action Plan, updated every five years by
				  the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board. The Centers complement the State's
				  other investments in research and development by providing a supportive
				  environment for new technology-intensive businesses. The goals of the Centers
				  include the retention of successful start-up businesses in the State, the
				  improvement of opportunities for workers through the creation of
				  technologically advanced jobs and the encouragement of private-sector
				  initiatives.
This rule defines the policies under which the Technology
				  Centers will operate, and establishes the process and criteria under which
				  annual grants will be awarded.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 450 - RULES FOR THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS › Section 100-450-2 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
As used in this rule, unless the context otherwise indicates,
				  the following terms have the following meanings:
A. "Academic institution" means an accredited
				in-state post-secondary institution.
B. "Center" means a Technology Center as
				defined by
				 5 M.R.S.A.
				§15321 and approved for funding by the
				Department.
C. "Center Management
				Assistance Grant" means a grant provided to a Center to assist with the salary,
				benefits and related expenses of the center's management staff.
D. "Client" means an individual entrepreneur
				or small business with less than 25 employees with whom the Center as a
				contractual relationship to provide services.
E. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of
				Economic and Community Development.
F. "Department" means the Department of
				Economic and Community Development.
G. "Director" means the director of the
				Office of Innovation.
H. "Managerial
				expenses" means expenses directly related to personal services of the center's
				management staff.
I. "Targeted
				technologies" means biotechnology, aquaculture and marine technology, composite
				materials technology, environmental technology, advanced technologies for
				forestry and agriculture, information technology and precision manufacturing
				technology, as identified in
				 5 M.R.S.A.
				§15301 and refined by the current
				Science and Technology Action Plan published every five years by the Maine
				Innovation Economy Advisory Board.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 450 - RULES FOR THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS › Section 100-450-3 - Eligible Applicants

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Organization Criteria
. Technology Centers must:
1. Be either:
· Incorporated as, or part of, a nonprofit
				  organization; or
· Incorporated as, or part of, a for-profit
				  organization
2. Be selected
				based upon an annual competitive application process to be defined by a request
				for proposals to be issued by the Department
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 450 - RULES FOR THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS › Section 100-450-4 - Center Operations

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A. Centers will
				provide support for early-stage businesses in one of the targeted technologies
				through at least one of the mechanisms listed in Part B.
B.
Services
. Centers will
				provide at least one of the following services:
· One-on-one counseling sessions on topics
				  appropriate for the commercialization of the company's technology
· Peer networks
· Classroom training on subjects unique to technology
				  commercialization and the management of high-growth enterprises
· Mentorship programs that link senior technology
				  executives, active or retired, with entrepreneurs; and
· Networking opportunities with service providers,
				  investors, and other individuals and organizations that could assist the client
				  companies.
C.
Center
				Officers and Boards of Directors
. Each Center will elect its Officers
				and a Board of Directors with representatives from the community, targeted
				industry sectors and economic development partners in accordance with the
				incorporation laws of the State of Maine. The Board of Directors for each
				Center is responsible for general oversight of the Center, including funding
				for operational needs and other expenses.
D.
Clients
. The Centers will
				have a process for selecting clients to participate in their programs. Clients
				should sign a contract with the Center, detailing the expectations for both
				parties.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 450 - RULES FOR THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS › Section 100-450-6 - Annual R&D Evaluation

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Each entity receiving an annual Center Management Assistance
				  Grant will participate in the annual R&D evaluation as conducted by the
				  Office of Innovation. This will include, but is not necessarily limited to:
				  providing annually a complete listing of all companies and individuals for whom
				  the Center has provided services, notifying all clients that they are expected
				  to complete the annual survey, and working with the Office of Innovation and/or
				  its vendor to ensure maximum participation by clients.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 100 - ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 450 - RULES FOR THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS › Section 100-450-7 - Identification as a Technology Center

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Entities which receive an annual Management Assistance Grant
				  must identify themselves as a Maine Technology Center for the period of their
				  grant only. Entities must include in all public documents such as, but not
				  limited to, websites, promotional materials, and stationary, the Department of
				  Economic and Community Development logo as provided by the Office of
				  Innovation, and indicate that the program is "A Technology Center Sponsored by
				  the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Innovation." If
				  a program does not receive a grant in a particular year, they should cease
				  using the name Technology Center unless they receive affirmative written
				  permission from the Commissioner.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 6 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1991 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-6-1 - Program Overview

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. CDBG OBJECTIONS
The objectives of the Maine CDBG Program is to serve as a
				  catalyst for local governments to implement programs which:
1. are part of a long range community
				strategy;
2. provide the conditions
				and incentives for further public and private investment;
3. improve deteriorated residential and
				business districts and local economic conditions; and
4. benefit low and moderate income
				people.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 6 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1991 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-6-2 - Method of Distribution

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This section describes the various programs established by
				  the State of Maine for the distribution of Community Development Block Grant
				  funds.
A. COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
				GRANTS
The purpose of a Community Revitalization (CR) Grant is to
				  provide financing for local housing, economic development and public facility
				  activities which are part of a community development strategy and which will
				  lead to future public and private investments.
1. Threshold criteria: The state will
				distribute CDBG funds too local governments through the annual Community
				Revitalization Selection Process. The threshold criteria for the process are
				listed below:
(a) Eligible Applicants: All
				units of general local governments in Maine, including plantations, are
				eligible to apply for and receive CDBG funds from the state.
(b) Ineligible Applicants: Entitlement
				communities of Portland, Bangor, Lewiston and Auburn, and established counties
				and unorganized territories.
(c)
				Project Eligibility: Upon receipt by the Office of Community Development,
				applications will be reviewed to determine the eligibility of the activities
				that the applicant proposes to undertake with CDBG funds. Those, activities
				which do not appear to be eligible under 24 CFR, Part 570, Subpart C, 201
et s
eq. will be excluded Coma further consideration, and the
				applicant will be notified of the determination. In the event that an
				application contains more than one proposed activity, ineligible activities
				would be excluded and the remaining eligible activities would continue through
				the selection process.
(d) Federal
				and State Certifications for Local Governments: All communities applying for
				CDBG funds certify that they will:
(i)
				minimize displacement and adhere to a displacement policy;
(ii) take action to affirmatively further
				fair housing and comply with the provisions of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964
				and 1968;
(iii) not attempt to
				recover certain capital costs of public improvements funded in part with CDBG
				monies;
(iv) establish a community
				development plan;
(v) meet all
				required state and federal public participation requirements;
(vi) adopt and follow a residential
				anti-displacement plan;
(vii)
				comply with the Federal requirements of Section 319 of
				Public Law
				101-122 regarding government-wide restriction on
				lobbying; and
(viii) provide a
				local match equivalent to 20 percent of the total project budget.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 6 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1991 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-6-3 - Redistribution of Grant Funds

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This section describes the methods by which disencumbered
				  funds and program income is to redistibuted by the State.
A. ADMINISTRATIVE REDISTRIBUTION OF GRANT
				FUNDS
1. Local Government Grants from the
				State: Local governments receiving grants as a result of the 1990 Community
				Revitalization program but unable to have their projects substantially underway
				(staff hired, environmental review complete, program costs obligated) within
				six months of the grant award, shall have their grant canceled by the State.
				Unexpended grant funds will be awarded to the community with the next highest
				score on the 1991 waiting list or added to the available monies for the 1992
				competition. The decisions on which option to take will be made by the
				Director, based on staff evaluation.
Unexpended funds remaining in the grantee's CDBG account at
				  grant closeout, funds remaining in a grantee's award but not drawn down upon
				  grant closeout, funds returned to the State because of disallowed costs, and
				  funds remaining due to the lack of adequate program competition will be added
				  to any open grant or added to the available monies for the next year's
				  competition. The decision on which option to take will be made by the Director,
				  based on staff evaluation. In the case of funds added to open grant(s),
				  redistribution will give priority to grants needing additional CDBG funds in
				  order to complete the activities described in their application to the State
				  and secondly to grants for additional activities which meet the State and local
				  community development objectives.
2. Unallocated State Grants To Local
				Governments: Unallocated grant funds from the Phase II Planning Grants, the
				Development Fund or the Community Revitalization Program will be added to any
				open grant or added to the available monies for the next year's competition.
				The decision on which option to take will be made by the Director, based an
				staff evaluation.
3. State Grants
				from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Additional HUD
				financial allocations to State of Maine following award to local grantees will
				be added to any open grant or added to the available monies bar the next year's
				competition. The decision on which option to take will be based an staff
				evaluation. In the case of funds added to open grant(s), redistribution will
				give priority to grants needing additional CDBG funds in order to complete the
				activities described in their application to the State and secondly to grants
				for additional activities which meet the State and local community development
				objectives.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 6 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1991 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-6-4 - Appeals

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant wishing to appeal DECD's decision regarding
				  their 1991 award may do so by submitting an appeal letter to the Commissioner
				  of the Department of Economic and Community Development within fifteen (15)
				  days of grant announcement.
Appeals of award decisions are restricted to errors of fact
				  or procedure. Appeals in the areas of judgement regarding qualitative scoring
				  will not be allowed. If an appeal is successful, funds will be reserved for the
				  project from subsequent CDBG funding.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 6 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1991 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-6-5 - Amendment to the Final Statement

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The State can amend the 1991 Final Statement from time to
				  time in accordance with the same procedures required for the preparation and
				  submission of the final statement. In addition, the amendment process will be
				  guided by the State of Maine's Administrative Procedures Act.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 7 - 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 1992 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-7-1 - Program Overview

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. CDBG OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Maine CDBG Program is to serve as a
				  catalyst for local governments to implement programs which:
1. benefit low and moderate income
				people.
2. are part of a long range
				community strategy;
3. improve
				deteriorated residential and business districts and local economic conditions;
				and
4. provide the conditions and
				incentives for further public and private investment;
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 7 - 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 1992 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-7-2 - Method of Distribution

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This section describes the various programs established by
				  the State of Mine for the distribution of Community Development Block Grant
				  funds.
A. COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
				GRANTS
The purpose of a Community revitalization (CR) Grant is to
				  provide financing for local housing, economic development and public facility
				  activities which are part of a community development strategy and which will
				  lead to future public and private investments.
1. Threshold Criteria: The State will
				distribute CDBG funds to local governments through the annual Community
				Revitalization Selection Process. The threshold criteria for the process are
				listed below:
(a) Eligible Applicants: All
				units of general local governments in mine, including plantations, are eligible
				to apply for and receive CDBG funds form the State. County governments may
				apply on behalf of unorganized territories.
(b) Ineligible Applicants: Entitlement
				communities of Portland, Bangor, Lewiston and Auburn, and established counties
				and unorganized territories, except as described in (a), above.
(c) Project Eligibility: Upon receipt by the
				office of Community Development, applications will be reviewed to determine the
				eligibility of the activities that the applicant proposes to undertake with
				CDBG funds. Those activities which do not appear to be eligible under 24 CH,
				Part 570, Subpart C, 201
et seq
. will be excluded from further
				consideration, and the applicant will be notified of the determination. In the
				event that an application contains more than one proposed activity, ineligible
				activities would be excluded and the remaining eligible activities would
				continue through the selection process.
(d) Federal and State Certifications for
				Local Governments: All communities applying far CDBG funds must certify that
				they will:
(i) minimize displacement and
				adhere to a displacement policy;
(ii) take action to affirmatively further
				fair housing and comply with the provisions of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964
				and 1968;
(iii) not attempt to
				recover certain capital costs of public improvements funded in part with CDBG
				monies;
(iv) establish a community
				development plan;
(v) meet all
				required State and Federal public participation requirements;
(vi) comply with the Federal requirements of
				Section 319 of Public law 101-122 regarding government-wide restriction on
				lobbying; and
(vii) provide a local
				match equivalent to 20 - 50 percent of the total project budget.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 7 - 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM 1992 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-7-3 - Redistribution of Grant Funds

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This section describes the methods by which disencumbered
				  funds and program income is to redistributed by the State.
A. ADMINISTRATIVE REDISTRIBUTION OF GRANT
				FUNDS
1. Local Government Grants from the
				State: local governments receiving grants as a result of the 1990 Community
				Revitalization program but unable to have their projects substantially underway
				(staff hired, environmental review complete, program costs obligated) within
				six months of the grant award, shall have their grant canceled by the State.
				Unexpended grant funds will be awarded to the community with the next highest
				score on the 1991 waiting list or added to the available monies for the 1992
				competition. The decisions on which option to take will be based on staff
				evaluation.
Unexpended funds remaining in the grantee's CDBG account at
				  grant closeout, funds remaining in a grantee's award but not drawndown upon
				  grant closeout, funds returned to the State because of disallowed costs, and
				  funds remaining due to the lack of adequate program competition will be added
				  to any open grant or added to the available monies for the next year's
				  competition. The decision on which option to take will be based on staff
				  evaluation. In the case of funds added to open grant(s), redistribution will
				  give priority to grants needing additional CDBG funds in order to complete the
				  activities described in their application to the State and secondly to grants
				  for additional. activities which meet the State and local community development
				  objectives.
2. Unallocated
				State Grant To Local Governments: Unallocated grant funds from the Community
				Revitalization Program, Phase II Planning Grants, the Development Fund, the
				Urgent Needs Grant Program the Affordable Housing Planning Grant Program or the
				Emerging Opportunity Fund will be added to any open grant or added to the
				available monies for the next year's competition. The decision on which option
				to take will be based on staff evaluation.
3. State Grant from HUD: Additional BUT)
				financial allocations to State of Maine following award to local grantees will
				be added to any open grant or added to the available monies for the next year's
				competition. The decision on which option to take will be based on staff
				evaluation. In the case of funds added to open grant(s), redistribution will
				give priority to grants needing additional CDBG funds in order to complete the
				activities described in their application to the State and secondly to grants
				for additional activities which meet the State and local community development
				objectives.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 8 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1993 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-8-1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. CDBG OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Maine CDBG Program is to serve as a
				  catalyst for local governments to implement programs which:
1. benefit low and moderate income
				people;
2. are part of a long range
				community strategy;
3. improve
				deteriorated residential and business districts and local economic
				conditions;
4. provide the
				conditions and incentives for further public and private Investment;
				and
5. foster partnerships between
				groups of municipalities, State and federal agencies, regional organizations
				and the private sector to address common community and economic development
				problems with innovative solutions that maximize resources.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 8 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1993 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-8-3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. DEVELOPMENT FUND
The purpose of the Development Fund (DF) is to provide
				  financial resources to local governments which in turn assist businesses to
				  create jobs for low and moderate income people.
1. Threshold Criteria: DF applicants must
				meet the following threshold criteria:
(a)
				Eligible Applicants: All units of general local government in Maine, including
				plantations, are eligible to apply for and receive CDBG funds from the State.
				County governments may apply on behalf of unorganized territories.
(b) Ineligible Applicants: Entitlement,
				communities of Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, and Auburn are not eligible to
				receive DF assistance from the State. Except as described in l(a) above, County
				governments are not eligible applicants.
(c) the proposed activities must meet one of
				the national objectives described in 24 CFR, Part 570, Subpart I. .483, et.
				seq.;
(d) 51% of the jobs created
				or retained as a result of CDBG expenditures proposed by the DF applicant are
				provided to persons of low and moderate income ;
(e) undertake eligible activities, pursuant
				to 24 CFR Part 570, Subpart I, .482;
(f) Federal and State Certifications for
				Local Governments: All communities applying for Development Funds must certify
				that they will:
(i) minimize displacement and
				adhere to a locally adopted displacement policy in compliance with Section
				104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
				amended;
(ii) take action to
				affirmatively further fair housing and comply with the provisions of the Civil
				Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968;
(iii)
				not attempt to recover certain capital costs of public Improvements funded in
				part with CDBG monies;
(iv)
				establish a community development plan;
(v) meet all required State and Federal
				public participation requirements;
(vi) comply with the Federal requirements of
				Section 319 of Public Law
				101-122 regarding government-wide restriction on
				lobbying; and
(vii) with the
				exception of administrative or personnel costs, verify that no person who is an
				employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official
				of State or local government or of any designated public allies, or
				subrecipients which are receiving CDBG, funding nay obtain a financial interest
				or benefit, have an interest in or benefit from the activity, or have an
				interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect to CDBG
				activities; and
(g)
				complete the required DF application materials.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 8 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1993 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-8-4 - PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. PHASE II PLANNING GRANTS
The purpose of the Phase II Planning Grant is to enable
				  communities to gather, analyze, and provide information required by the Phase
				  II Project Development process.
1.
				Threshold Criteria: The State will distribute Phase II funds to communities or
				community partnerships, provided they meet the following threshold criteria:
(a) Eligible Applicants: Only communities
				invited into Phase II of the Housing Assistance, Public
				Facilities/Infrastructure, Economic Development Infrastructure, and Micro-loan
				Programs are eligible to apply for and receive Phase II Planning Grants from
				the State.
(b) Eligible Activities:
				Phase II Planning funds may be used for planning activities necessary to
				complete Phase II requirements as described in applicable funding programs
				listed in 1(a) above.
(c) Need and
				Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and the
				means to execute the Phase II Planning grant award.
(d) Federal and State Certifications for
				Local Governments: All communities applying for Phase II Planning Grants must
				certify that they will:
(i) minimize
				displacement and adhere to a locally adopted displacement policy as set forth
				in Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
				amended;
(ii) take action to
				affirmatively further fair housing and comply with the provisions of the Civil
				Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968;
(iii)
				adhere to applicable Energy Efficiency Building Performance
				Standards;
(iv) not attempt to
				recover certain capital costs of public improvements funded in part with CDBG
				monies;
(v) establish a community
				development plan;
(vi) meet all
				required State and Federal public participation
(vii) comply with the Federal requirements of
				Section 319 of Public Law
				101-122 regarding government-wide restriction on
				lobbying; and
(viii) with the
				exception of administrative or personnel costs, verify that no person who is an
				employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official
				of State or local government or of any designated public agencies, or
				subrecipients which are receiving CDBG funding nay obtain a financial interest
				or benefit, have an interest in or benefit from the activity, or have an
				interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect to CDBG
				activities.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 8 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1993 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-8-6 - APPEALS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant wishing to appeal DECD's decision regarding
				  their 1993 award may do so by submitting an appeal letter to the Commissioner
				  of Economic and Community Development within fifteen (15) days of grant
				  announcement.
Appeals of award decisions are restricted to errors of fact
				  or procedure. Appeals in the areas of judgement regarding qualitative scoring
				  will not be allowed. If an appeal is successful, funds will be reserved for the
				  project from available or subsequent CDBG funding.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 8 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1993 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-8-7 - AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL STATEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The State can amend the 1993 Final Statement from time to
				  time in accordance with the same procedures required for the preparation and
				  submission of the proposed statement. In addition, the amendment process will
				  be guided by the State of Maine's Administrative Procedure Act.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 9 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1994 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-9-1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. CDBG OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Maine CDBG Program is to serve as a
				  catalyst for local governments to implement programs which:
1. benefit low and moderate income
				people;
2. are part of a long range
				community strategy;
3. improve
				deteriorated residential and business districts and local economic
				conditions;
4. provide the
				conditions and incentives for further public and private investment;
				and
5. foster partnerships between
				groups of municipalities, State and federal entities, regional organizations
				and the private sector to address common community and economic development
				problems with innovative solutions that maximize resources.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 9 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1994 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-9-3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. DEVELOPMENT FUND
The purpose of the Development Fund (DF) is to provide
				  financial resources to local governments which in turn assist businesses to
				  create jobs for low and moderate income people.
1. Threshold criteria: DF applicants must
				meet the following threshold criteria:
(a)
				Eligible Applicants: All units of general local government in Wine, including
				plantations, are eligible to apply for and receive CDBG funds. County
				governments may apply on behalf of unorganized territories.
(b) Ineligible Applicants: Entitlement,
				communities of Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, and Auburn are not eligible to
				receive DF assistance. Except as described in 1 (a) above, County governments
				are not eligible applicants.
(c)
				the proposed activities must meet one of the national objectives described in
				24 CFR, Part 570, Subpart I, .483, et seq.;
(d) 51% of the jobs created or retained as a
				result of CDBG expenditures proposed 11, the DF applicant are provided to
				persons of low and moderate income;
(e) undertake eligible activities, pursuant
				to 24 CFR, Part 570, Subpart I, .482;
(f) Federal and State Certifications for
				Local Governments: All communities applying far Development Funds must certify,
				that they will:
(i) minimize displacement and
				adhere to a locally adopted displacement policy in compliance with Section
				104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
				amended;
(ii) take action to
				affirmatively further fair housing and comply with the provisions of the Civil
				Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968;
(iii)
				not attempt to recover certain capital costs of public improvements funded in
				part with CDBG monies;
(iv)
				establish a community development plan;
(v) meet all required State and Federal
				public participation requirements;
(vi) comply with the Federal requirements of
				Section 319 of Public Law
				101-122 regarding government-wide restriction on
				lobbying;
(vii) With the exception
				of administrative or personnel costs, verify that no person who is an employee,
				agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of State
				or local government or of any designated public agencies, or subrecipients
				which are receiving CDBG funding may obtain a financial interest or benefit,
				have an interest in or benefit from the activity, or have an interest in any
				contract, subcontract or agreement with respect to CDBG activities;
				and
(viii) reviewed the project
				proposed in the application to be sure that it complies with the community's
				comprehensive plan and/or applicable state and local land use
				requirements.
(g)
				complete the required DF application materials.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 9 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1994 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-9-4 - PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. PHASE II PLANNING GRANTS
The purpose of the Phase II Planning Grant is to enable
				  communities to gather, analyze, and Provide information required by the Phase
				  II Project Development process.
1.
				Threshold Criteria: The State will distribute Phase II funds to communities or
				community partnerships, provided they meet the following threshold criteria:
(a) Eligible Applicants: Only communities
				invited into Phase II of the Housing Assistance, Public
				Facilities/Infrastructure, Economic Development Infrastructure, and Micro-Loan
				Programs are eligible to apply far and receive Phase II Planning Grants from
				the State.
(b) Eligible Activities:
				Phase II Planning funds may be used for planning activities necessary to
				complete Phase II requirements as described in applicable funding programs
				listed in 1 (a) above.
(c) Need and
				Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and the
				means to execute the Phase II Planning grant award.
(d) Federal and State Certifications for
				Local Governments: All communities applying far Phase II Planning Grants must:
				certify they will:
(i) minimize displacement
				and adhere to a locally adopted displacement policy as set forth in Section
				104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
				amended;
(ii) take action to
				affirmatively further fair housing and comply with the provisions of the Civil
				Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968;
(iii)
				adhere to applicable Energy Efficiency Building Performance
				Standards;
(iv) not attempt to
				recover certain capital costs of public improvements funded in part with CDBG
				monies;
(v) establish a community
				development plan;
(vi) meet all
				required State and Federal public participation requirements;
(vii) comply with the Federal requirements of
				Section 319 of Public law 101-122 regarding government-wide restriction on
				lobbying; and
(viii) with the
				exception of administrative or personnel costs, verify that no person who is an
				employee, agent, consultant, officer, or, elected official or appointed
				official of State or local government or of any designated public agencies, or
				subrecipients which are receiving CDBG funding nay, obtain a financial interest
				or benefit, have an interest in or benefit from the activity, or have an
				interest in any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect to CDBG
				activities.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 9 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1994 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-9-6 - APPEALS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant wishing to appeal DECD's decision regarding
				  their 1994 award may do so by submitting an appeal letter to the Commissioner
				  of Economic and Community Development within fifteen (15) days of grant
				  announcement.
Appeals of award decisions are restricted to errors of fact
				  or procedure. Appeals in the areas of judgment regarding qualitative scoring
				  will not be allowed. If an appeal is successful, funds will be reserved for the
				  project from available or subsequent CDBG funding.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 9 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1994 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-9-7 - AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL STATEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The State can amend the 1994 Final Statement from time to
				  time in accordance with the procedures required for the preparation and
				  submission of the final statement. In addition, the amendment process will be
				  guided by the State of Maine's Administrative Procedure Act.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 14 - ADMINISTRATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM › Section 498-14-1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. CDBG OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Maine CDBG Program is to serve as a
				  catalyst for local governments to implement programs which:
1. benefit low and moderate income
				people;
2. are part of a long range
				community strategy;
3. improve
				deteriorated residential and business districts and local economic
				conditions;
4. provide the
				conditions and incentives for further public and private investment;
				and
5. foster partnerships between
				groups of municipalities, State and federal entities, multi-jurisdictional
				organizations and the private sector to address common community and economic
				development problems with innovative solutions that maximize
				resources.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 14 - ADMINISTRATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM › Section 498-14-2 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS
The purpose of a Housing Assistance (HA) Grant is to provide
				  financing to address acute housing needs of low and moderate income persons
				  residing in the State of Maine. These needs must be part of a community
				  development strategy which will lead to future public and private
				  investments.
1. Special Threshold
				Criteria and Certifications : The State will distribute Housing Assistance
				funds to local governments through the annual Housing Assistance Selection
				Process. The threshold criteria for the process and certifications are listed
				below:
(a) Eligible Activities: Eligible
				activities include Acquisition, Code Enforcement, Conversion of Non-Residential
				structures, Demolition,, Historic Preservation, Housing Rehabilitation, New
				Housing Construction, Relocation Assistance, and Removal of Architectural
				Barriers, directly related to assisting or to creating residential housing
				units.
(b) All communities applying
				for Housing Assistance funds must certify that they have/will:
(i) adhere to MRSA Title 10, Chapter 214,
				Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards Act, Section 1415-C(1), (1A)
				and Section 1415-G in the construction of any new residential housing
				units;
(ii) provide a local match
				equivalent to 10 percent of the total grant award.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 14 - ADMINISTRATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM › Section 498-14-4 - PLANNING METHODS OF DISTRIBUTION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. PHASE II
				PLANNING GRANTS
The purpose of the Phase II Planning Grant is to enable
				  communities to gather, analyze, and provide information required by the Phase
				  II Project Development process.
1.
				Threshold criteria: The State will distribute Phase II funds to communities or
				community partnerships, provided they meet the following threshold criteria:
(a) Eligible Applicants: Only communities
				invited into Phase II of the Housing Assistance, Public
				Facilities/Infrastructure, Economic Development Infrastructure, and Micro-Loan
				Programs are eligible to apply for and receive Phase II Planning Grants from
				the State.
(b) Eligible Activities:
				Phase II Planning funds may be used for planning activities necessary to
				complete Phase II requirements as described in applicable funding programs
				listed in l(a) above.
(c) Need and
				Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and the
				means to execute the Phase II Planning grant award.
(d) Federal and State Certifications for
				Local Governments: All communities applying for Phase II Planning Grants must
				certify they will:
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 14 - ADMINISTRATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM › Section 498-14-6 - APPEALS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant wishing to appeal DECD's decision regarding
				  their 1995 award may do so by submitting an appeal letter to the Commissioner
				  of Economic and community Development within fifteen (15) days of grant
				  announcement.
Appeals of award decisions are restricted to errors of fact
				  or procedure. Appeals in the areas of judgement regarding qualitative scoring
				  will not be allowed. If an appeal is successful, funds will be reserved for the
				  project from available or subsequent CDBG funding.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 14 - ADMINISTRATION OF 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SMALL CITIES PROGRAM › Section 498-14-7 - AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSED STATEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The State can amend the 1995 Proposed Statement from time, to
				  time in accordance with the same procedures required for the preparation and
				  submission of the proposed statement. In addition, the amendment process will
				  be guided by the State of Maine's Administrative Procedures Act.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 15 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1996 › Section 498-15-1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. CDBG OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Maine CDBG Program is to serve as a
				  catalyst for local governments to implement programs which:
1. benefit low and moderate income
				persons;
2. are part of a long
				range community strategy;
3.
				improve deteriorated residential and business districts and local economic
				conditions;
4. provide the
				conditions and incentives for further public and private investment;
				and
5. foster partnerships between
				groups of municipalities, State and federal entities, multi-jurisdictional
				organizations and the private sector to address common community and economic
				development problems with innovative solutions that maximize
				resources.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 15 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 1996 › Section 498-15-2 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. HOUSING
				ASSISTANCE GRANTS
The Housing Assistance Grant (HA) Program provides financing
				  to address acute housing problems of low and moderate income persons. These
				  problems must be included in a community development strategy which will lead
				  to future public and private investments.
1. Special Threshold Criteria and
				Certifications : The State will distribute Housing Assistance funds to local
				governments through the annual Housing Assistance Selection Process. The
				threshold criteria for the process and certifications are listed below:
(a) Eligible Activities: Eligible activities
				include Acquisition, Code Enforcement, Conversion of Non-Residential
				structures, Demolition, Historic Preservation, Housing Rehabilitation, New
				Housing Construction, Relocation Assistance, and Removal of Architectural
				Barriers, directly related to assisting or creating residential housing
				units.
(b) All communities applying
				for Housing Assistance funds must certify that they will:
(i) adhere to MRSA Title 10, Chapter 214,
				Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards Act, Section 1415-C(1), (1A)
				and Section 1415-G in the construction of any new residential housing
				units;
(ii) provide a local match
				equivalent to 10 percent of the total grant award.