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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.3 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 25, 2024
Projects that are eligible for assistance must be for capital
				  improvements in Mississippi's counties and municipalities:
A. Construction or repair of water and sewer
				facilities;
B. Construction or
				repair of drainage systems for industrial development;
C. Improvements in fire protection;
D. Construction of new buildings for economic
				development purposes;
E. Renovation
				or repair of existing buildings for economic development purposes;
F. Construction or repair of access roads for
				industrial development;
G. Purchase
				of buildings for economic development purposes;
H. Construction or repair of railroad spurs
				for industrial development;
I.
				Construction of any county or municipally-owned health care facilities,
				excluding any county health departments;
J. Construction, purchase, renovation or
				repair of any building to be utilized as an auditorium or convention
				center;
K. Construction of
				multipurpose facilities for tourism development;
L. Loans to a county to aid in retiring
				interest-bearing loans utilized for the purchase of a motion picture sound
				stage;
M. Construction, repair and
				renovation of parks, swimming pools and recreational and athletic facilities.
				(Not intended to be used for school districts or for commercial purposes, such
				as health clubs, skating rinks, miniature golf courses, etc.).
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.5 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
The Applicant must be an incorporated municipality or a
				  county.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.7 - General Loan Limitations

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Community
				Development related projects are defined as non-job creating projects that
				benefit a need in a community unrelated to economic development. Project loan
				awards will be limited to $1,250,000.00 per project or $1,250,000.00 per
				applicant, per calendar year. Loans for construction, repair and renovation of
				parks, swimming pools and recreational and athletic facilities shall not exceed
				$250,000.00 per project and are limited to one active project per applicant
				(one project in construction).
B.
				Economic Development related projects are defined as projects that promote full
				time private sector job creation and/or retention. One full-time job is the
				equivalent of a minimum of 1,820 annual work hours. Project Awards will be
				limited to: not more than $20,000.00 per job or a maximum loan amount of
				$2,500,000.00, whichever is less.
C. Up to 8% of the principal loan amount may
				be used for design work, i.e., engineer or architect excluding brownfield
				projects. Engineering and/or architectural costs above 8% must be paid from
				other funding sources.
D. CAP Loan
				funds cannot be used for project signs, administrative costs, legal or
				appraisal fees.
E. All loans have
				annual interest computed daily on the outstanding loan balance. Daily interest
				begins to accrue at the time of the first disbursement.
F. The Applicant will be required to expend
				all CAP loan funds within two years from the date of loan approval, unless a
				waiver, at MDA's discretion, is granted upon good cause shown. If the funds are
				not expended within the two years, MDA will have the option to adjust the loan
				to the actual disbursements and de-obligate the remaining funds.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.8 - Loan Terms

Current through June 25, 2024
The term of any loan must be reasonable and shall not exceed
				  20 years. The loan amount allowed will be determined by the Applicant's ability
				  to repay the loan within acceptable terms. The rate of interest on all CAP
				  loans is calculated according to the actuarial method. CAP loans that qualify
				  for tax-exempt status shall be at 2% per annum; and taxable CAP loans shall be
				  at 3% per annum. The interest on any loans converted from non-interest bearing
				  loans on sound stages to other eligibility categories will be changed to an
				  applicable interest-bearing rate. The loan term for fire trucks shall not
				  exceed 10 years.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.9 - Special Provisions

Current through June 25, 2024
Under the 2005 Regular Legislative Session, $2,500,000 shall
				  be used only to provide loans to the counties and incorporated municipalities
				  for remediation of a brownfield agreement sites under Sections
				  49-35-1
				  through
				  49-35-25.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.10 - Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
Funds provided under the CAP Loan Program are subject to
				  audit by the MDA, Office of the State Auditor, Department of Environmental
				  Quality and/or Department of Health.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.11 - Penalties

Current through June 25, 2024
An Applicant which fails to meet repayment obligations shall
				  cause all or part of its sales tax allocation and/or homestead exemption
				  reimbursement to be withheld and may be subject to other penalties as set forth
				  in Miss. Code Ann., Section
				  57-1-303(4)
				  (Rev. 2014). The Applicant will also be ineligible for additional financial
				  assistance from the agency until the loan balance is current.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.12 - Accrued Interest

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants should be aware that interest begins accruing
				  daily on the outstanding loan balance after the first request for cash is
				  dispersed. Once the CAP activity is complete, the applicant will be responsible
				  for the first month's payment and interest plus the total of accrued interest
				  from the construction phase of the CAP activity.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.13 - Delinquent Notice Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Invoices will be sent to communities with an active CAP loan
				  status. Failure to submit timely payments will prohibit that community from
				  other MDA assistance until the loan is no longer delinquent. In addition, the
				  following procedures will take place:
A. If a community is 60 days delinquent, MDA
				may issue a letter stating the catch-up amount, terms of their loan agreement
				and explain the process for turning collection over to the State
				Auditor.
B. If a community is 90
				days delinquent, MDA may issue a letter stating in 30 days if the catch-up
				payment amount has not been received, then MDA will turn the community over to
				the State Auditor.
C. If a
				community is 180 days delinquent, MDA may request the State Auditor to audit
				the receipts and expenditures of the loan (Section
				57-1-303(5)).
				If the State Auditor finds that the county or municipality is in arrears in
				payments, he shall immediately notify the Executive Director of the Department
				of Finance and Administration who shall withhold all future payments to the
				county of homestead exemption reimbursements under Section
				27-33-77
				and all sums allocated to the county or the municipality under Section
				27-65-75
				until such time as the county or the municipality is again current in its loan
				payments as certified by the Mississippi Development Authority.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.14 - Brownfield Project Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Remediation of
				brownfield agreement sites in accordance with Sections
				49-35-1
				through 47-35-25 may be considered as an eligible project.
B. Loans for remediation of brownfield sites
				in accordance with Sections
				49-35-1
				through
				49-35-25
				shall not exceed $250,000.00 per site.
C. Up to 10% of the principal loan amount may
				be used for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) approved
				Brownfield Consulting Firm's fees for brownfield projects during the clean-up
				phase. Consultant fees above 10% must be paid from other funding
				sources.
D. Remediation costs shall
				not include:
1. Costs incurred after the
				issuance of a No Further Action letter under Section 4935-15, Mississippi Code
				of 1972;
2. Costs incurred before
				the executed brownfield agreement;
3. Costs incurred for any legal services or
				litigation costs; and
4. Any funds
				provided by any federal, state or local government agency or political
				subdivision.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 3 - Amended Local Governments Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Program (CAP) › Rule 6-4-3.15 - Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws and Mississippi Employment Protection Act

Current through June 25, 2024
Companies are required to ensure compliance with the
				  Mississippi Employment Protection Act ("MEPA"), Miss. Code. Ann. §
									71-11-3
et seq
., and must register and participate in the status
				  verification system for all newly hired employees. The term "employee" as used
				  herein means any person that is hired to perform work within the State of
				  Mississippi. As used herein, "status verification system" means the Illegal
				  Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that is operated
				  by the United States Department of Homeland Security, also known as the
				  E-Verify Program, or any other successor electronic verification system
				  replacing the E-Verify Program. Companies must maintain records of such
				  compliance and, upon request of the State of Mississippi and approval of the
				  Social Security Administration or Department of Homeland Security, where
				  required, to provide a copy of each such verification to the State. Any person
				  assigned to perform services must meet the employment eligibility requirements
				  of all federal and state immigration laws. Any breach may subject the company
				  to the following:
(a) termination of
				the Agreement and ineligibility for any state or public contract in Mississippi
				for up to three (3) years, with notice of such cancellation/termination being
				made public, or
(b) the loss of any
				license, permit, certification or other document granted to the company by an
				agency, department or governmental entity for the right to do business in
				Mississippi for up to one (1) year, or
(c) both. In the event of such
				termination/cancellation, the company would also be liable for any additional
				costs incurred by the State due to contract cancellation or loss of license or
				permit.
Miss. Code Ann
				  §
										57-1-301
				  et seq (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP),
				  administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is designed for
				  making grants or loans to counties or municipalities (Local Sponsors) to
				  finance infrastructure projects to promote economic growth in the State of
				  Mississippi (State). Counties and municipalities are encouraged to use these
				  funds in connection with other State and federal programs. Funding for grants
				  and loans to Local Sponsors is derived from the issuance of State bonds. DIP
				  was enacted by the State Legislature during the Regular 1993 Session.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.2 - Eligibility

Current through June 25, 2024
Cities and counties are eligible for the DIP program.
				  Projects must be directly related to the construction, renovation, or expansion
				  of a new or expanded industry.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.3 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible projects financed with DIP must be publicly owned.
				  All contracts and purchases shall be made in accordance with normal bid and
				  purchase laws of a municipality or county. Eligible projects include, but are
				  not limited to:
A. Drainage
				Improvements
B. Energy facilities
				(power generation and distribution)
C. Sewer Improvements
D. Transportation facilities directly
				affecting the site, including roads, bridges, rail lines, or pipelines
E. Water Improvements
F. Marine structures
G. Land improvements
H. Building (Purchase, construction, or
				rehabilitation)
I. Any other
				project approved by Mississippi Development Authority
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.4 - Intended Beneficiaries

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible projects should benefit the following types of
				  industries:
A. Manufacturing and
				processing
B. Large distribution
				facility
C. Service support to
				agriculture, aquaculture, and mariculture
D. Service support to manufacturing and
				processing
E. Telecommunications
				and data processing
F. Corporate
				headquarters and operations centers
G. Research and development
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.5 - Application Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
The application must include the following:
A. A detailed description of the project and
				narrative explaining how the specific improvements will affect economic
				development and/or job creation in the area, together with supporting
				documentation.
B.
				Engineering/Architects Report: This should include a cost estimate and
				timeline. Cost estimate must be submitted by an engineer or architect on their
				letterhead as a signed and stamped original. The timeline should outline the
				project construction from implementation to the completion of construction
.
C.
				Budget Sheet
D. Memorandum of
				Agreement.
E. Executed copy of the
				Resolution of Authorization for DIP funds
F. Copy of building title and lease
				(applicable if the project includes a building purchase construction, or
				rehabilitation)
G. E-Verification
				for the applicant and benefitting business
H. Detailed Map showing location of proposed
				project. Maps must explicitly correspond to the proposed scope of activities
				within this project.
I. The
				applicant must submit one original of the application to MDA. Complete
				application must be submitted with bottom tabbed dividers in between each
				attachment. All documentation should have original signatures.
J. Applications can be mailed to: Mississippi
				Development Infrastructure Program, Mississippi Development Authority,
				Community Services Division, Post Office Box 849, Jackson, Mississippi. MDA
				will evaluate the application to determine if the project meets program
				criteria.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.6 - Key Points

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Mississippi
				Development Infrastructure Program funds may not be used for working capital,
				gaming enterprises, general expenditures, which would normally be covered under
				a local sponsor's general operation budget, or for administrative expenses.
B. A limited amount of funds may
				be used for engineering/architectural cost. The amount of these professional
				services will limited to an amount not to exceed 10% of the DIP grant or loan
				award amount.
C. As such, all funds
				awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original project
				description as stated in the grant or loan application.
E. Additionally, if the recipients complete
				their project for less than the amount awarded, the excess funds can be
				requested for additional project work as long as there is no change from the
				scope of the original project
F. No
				approved applicant shall be allowed to use excess funds to pay for the project
				costs that vary from the original project description.
G. All requested changes and variances from
				the original application should be made in writing and will be reviewed by MDA
				on a case by case basis.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.7 - Application Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Any applicant seeking funding should contact an MDA project
				  manager with the EIB Division for an in-state company or the Global Division.
				  After the initial evaluation, should the manager determine the project meets
				  MDA standards, they will contact the Community Services Division (CSD) to
				  discuss the project and check on availability of funds. Then upon request, the
				  applicant should send the Pre-Application package to the CSD to include the
				  following:
A. Project proposal
B. Engineering cost estimate:
				Include a general cost estimate. Cost estimate must be submitted by an engineer
				or architect on their letterhead, signed and stamped.
C. Budget Sheet
D. Benefitting Business Information Packet
E. Last 3 years of the Benefitting
				Business's audited financial statements
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.8 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
The process used for evaluating, selecting, and funding
				  Pre-Applications and Applications is based on the following:
A. Eligibility
B. Project readiness
C. Company's financial condition
D. After the review of your Pre-Application,
				MDA may issue a letter inviting a DIP application. The letter will state the
				amount of DIP funds that can be applied for and the requirements. Please note:
				a letter of invitation is not a commitment of funds. An application will be
				made available at that time. In addition, the applicant must have a Memorandum
				of Agreement executed with the benefitting business to create and/or retain
				jobs and make the investment as described in the application. The highest
				official with both the applicant and the benefitting business must sign the
				agreement.
E. MDA will perform a
				financial review of the business benefitting from DIP money. If MDA does not
				find the business to be financially sound and eligible to receive state
				incentives, the Community Services Division will not invite the applicant.
F. DIP applications are accepted
				on a continuing basis as long as funds are available.
G. The applicant will be given 45 days to
				submit the full application.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.9 - General Grant Terms

Current through June 25, 2024
The program intent is to stimulate growth and economic
				  development in the State. The maximum amount, which may be awarded to any one
				  local sponsor, will be whichever amount of the following is less: $15,000 per
				  job or a maximum of $500,000 total grant amount .
A. DIP projects should include a benefitting
				business, committed to increasing net new permanent jobs at their facility in
				which the grant is assisting. The benefitting business will have four (4) years
				from the effective date to complete job creation and investment commitments.
				The benefitting business will be required to maintain the total employment for
				a period of twelve (12) months.
B.
				DIP assistance per job must be $15,000 or less. The proposed activity must be
				associated with creating 10 or more net new jobs.
C. All applicants are required to supply a
				minimum 10% match of the total DIP grant award amount to the project in the
				form of cash or in/kind contribution.
D. The applicant and the benefitting business
				will be required to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with each other. This
				agreement is utilized to outline the responsibilities and commitments of both
				parties and determine reimbursement if those commitments are not met.
E. Program funds may not be used
				for working capital, general expenditures, which would normally be covered
				under an applicant's general operation budget, or for administrative expenses.
F. Projects where the applicant
				does not own the public property that is being improved with DIP funds must
				include an inter-local agreement between both parties along with approval from
				the Attorney General's office.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.10 - Procurement

Current through June 25, 2024
All contracts and purchases must be made in accordance with
				  normal bid and purchase laws of a municipality or county.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.11 - Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) encourages the
				  maximum opportunity for increased participation by local Minority and
				  Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) in the procurement of goods and
				  services. The Mississippi Development Authority Minority Business Division at
www.mmbr.org
and the Mississippi
				  Procurement Technical Center at
www.mscpc.com
can assist with MBE/WBE
				  outreach efforts.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.12 - Contract Modifications

Current through June 25, 2024
The Community Services Division requires all grant
				  recipients to receive approval prior to making contract amendments,
				  modifications or extensions. Grant recipients must submit correspondence and
				  documentation associated with the request, signed under the original signature
				  of the chief elected official or appointed executive officer, supporting the
				  need for the change(s) or extension.
A.
				Community Services Division must approve any changes to the original budget
				prior to local action. Failure to have approval may result in an ineligible
				activity which may result in the repayment of grant funds to MDA.
B. Excess funds will not be eligible to pay
				for the project costs not accounted for in the original project description.
				Additionally, if the grant recipient completes their project for less than the
				amount awarded, the excess funds may be requested for additional project work
				as long as there is no change from the scope of the original project.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.13 - Disbursement of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
A. A grant
				agreement or loan documents will be executed between the local sponsor and MDA.
				All funds awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the
				original project description as stated in the grant or loan application.
B. All funds will flow through the
				grant recipient.
C. MDA will
				release DIP program funds for services rendered, or a reimbursement basis, for
				approved eligible cost of the project incurred.
D. Grant recipients will have two (2) years
				from the date of the agreement to request reimbursement for DIP funds. Failure
				to implement and complete the project may result in the agreement being voided
				and funds de-obligated.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.14 - Requests for Cash

Current through June 25, 2024
A. DIP funds are requested by using the
				Request for Cash and Consolidated Support Sheet. These forms can be found on
				MDA's website as a single excel file titled "Request for Cash". The Request for
				Cash form provides the necessary information about the recipient, project and
				budget, along with the required signatures to authorize the request. The
				Consolidated Support Sheet allows for all the reported costs to be documented
				along with the amount of funds expended and remaining. The costs reported must
				be equal to the amount requested and disbursed including any matching funds.
				Signatures on both forms are required in order to process the
				request.
B. An Authorized Signatory
				Letter must be sent no later than with the first Request for Cash and at any
				time there is a change in administration. The Authorized Signatory Letter will
				advise CSD of the authorized signatories for the DIP project.
C. Completed Requests for Cash must be
				submitted to:
The Mississippi Development Authority
Community Services Division
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0849
D. All forms submitted must be accurately
				completed or the request cannot be processed and will be returned to the grant
				recipient. Forms submitted with errors will delay the process and greatly
				impact the turnaround time for funds being released because all information
				must be verified and approved for payment prior to submission to DFA. According
				to State Statute, 45 days is allowed for the processing of cash requests. If
				after the 45 
				th day payment has not been received,
				please contact the Program Manager to check on the status of your request.
E. Requests for Cash overlapping
				the State's fiscal year (June 30 
				th) or the grant recipient's fiscal year
				must be separated into two separate requests.
F. All requests for construction expenses
				must include an itemized invoice approved by the engineer or
				architect.
G. Matching Funds must
				be expended at a proportionate rate with DIP Funds and documented on the
				request for cash forms and include attached invoices or checks.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.15 - Economic Development

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the grant recipient's responsibility to ensure the
				  benefitting business is in compliance with all guidelines, jobs (created and
				  maintained) are documented and benefitting business investment is met. If DIP
				  funds are released and the project does not materialize or the benefitting
				  business's requirements are not met, the grant recipient will be required to
				  pay the DIP funds back to MDA. The grant recipient therefore, should hold the
				  benefitting business responsible for meeting the investment and jobs
				  requirements.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.16 - Job Creation Completion

Current through June 25, 2024
The benefitting business will have four (4) four years from
				  the effective grant date to create jobs and make the private capital
				  investment. An employee roster will be obtained at the site visit. This will be
				  used as MDA's basis for job creation. Once the total number of jobs increases
				  by the amount of the jobs committed and can be shown on one payroll, the total
				  employment requirement will be met. After this point, the benefitting business
				  should maintain the total employment number for a period of 12 months. Once
				  this can be documented and submitted to MDA for review, job creation will be
				  considered complete. If, for any reason whatsoever, the grant recipient does
				  not adhere to the commitments as documented in the application and grant
				  agreement, the grant recipient will reimburse the Mississippi Development
				  Authority the amount as set out below:
A. If the business benefitting from the DIP
				improvements fails to create and maintain the total number of full-time jobs as
				indicated in the Memorandum of Agreement and site visit acknowledgement form,
				the grant recipient will reimburse the Mississippi Development Authority a pro
				rata share of the amount documented by the Memorandum of Agreement. The
				reimbursement amount will be arrived at by multiplying the difference between
				the total number of jobs projected to be created and the number of actual jobs
				created by the cost per job. The cost per job is derived by dividing the DIP
				award amount by the total number of jobs projected to be created.
B. Should the grant recipient fail to fully
				implement all facets of the project, or should the business benefitting from
				the DIP improvements fail to locate to or remain in operation at the DIP
				assisted site until all project terms and conditions have been met and the DIP
				grant agreement has been closed out, the grant recipient shall be responsible
				for repayment of the total amount of DIP funds expended on the project.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.17 - Job Reports

Current through June 25, 2024
All open Economic Development projects are required to
				  submit job reports twice a year until all job commitments have been met. Grant
				  recipients should submit the Economic Development Jobs Report form and a dated
				  and certified employee roster at the beginning of the year and the middle of
				  the year. A representative from the benefitting business and the local elected
				  official should sign and date the Economic Development Jobs Report Form.
A. Job Report due dates are as
				follows: January 15 
				th and July 15 
				th. Failure to submit job reports will
				result in the Community Services Division holding any and all pending Requests
				for Cash, Closeouts, and new project approvals for the grant
				recipient.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.18 - Auditing and Monitoring

Current through June 25, 2024
Funds provided under the Mississippi Development
				  Infrastructure Program are subject to audit by the Mississippi State Auditor's
				  office. Additionally, MDA will also monitor all projects to ensure compliance
				  with the original application submitted. During the life of the project or at
				  project completion, a CSD program manager will contact the grant recipient to
				  determine a date for the monitoring visit.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.19 - Jobs and Investment Documentation

Current through June 25, 2024
All Economic Development projects will be required to
				  provide documentation of the jobs created and maintained and the investment
				  made by the benefitting business. The following documentation is required for
				  all Economic Development projects:
A.
				Investment Documentation: Investment letter from the benefitting business
				stating the amount invested.
B.
				Jobs Documentation: One dated payroll showing the overall employment
				requirement has been met and a second dated payroll at least 12 months later
				showing the overall employment requirement has been maintained. If at the end
				of 12 months, the benefitting business has failed to maintain the total
				employment requirement that was previously met, they will have 60 days to bring
				the total employment back up to the committed number. Inability to maintain the
				total employment requirement will require the repayment of grant funds to MDA
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.20 - File Maintenance

Current through June 25, 2024
Maintaining an efficient filing system is critical to the
				  administration and monitoring of your program. A successful monitoring
				  experience hinges on the quality with which the Recipient maintains its filing
				  system and the ease of obtaining information from those files.
A. When establishing a file system,
				Recipients should consider using two categories to set up their files, grant
				files, and project files. The grant files should contain documentation and
				information that relate to the overall funding and administration of your
				program. The project files should contain specific documentation and
				information pertaining to the DIP project and should be maintained for a
				minimum of five (5) years from grant closeout or for the period required as
				specified by governing regulations.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.21 - Close-Out Process

Current through June 25, 2024
The close-out process encompasses a series of activities to
				  verify that DIP Funds have been properly spent and that the applicant has
				  completed the elements of its program in a timely and acceptable manner.
A. The grant recipient must submit all
				financial, performance, and other reports required as a condition of the
				grant.
B. Close-Out Packages
				bearing the original signatures of the designated signatory officials are due
				to MDA within 30 days after completion of the project including investment
				commitment and job creation. Failure to submit Close-Out Packages in a timely
				manner will result in the Community Services Division holding any and all
				pending Requests for Cash, Close-Outs and new project approvals for the grant
				recipient.
C. The grant recipient
				must retain all records for a period of five years from the date the State
				executes the Certificate of Completion.
D. The tasks involved in closing out a grant
				include:
(i) Resolution of all monitoring
				findings;
(ii) Submission of
				close-out report (one original copy);
(iii) Submission of Certificate of Completion
				(three originally signed copies);
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.22 - Close-out Monitoring Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
At project completion, the MDA-CSD representative will
				  contact the grant recipient to determine a date for the close-out monitoring
				  visit. All monitoring findings must be resolved before the close-out can be
				  finalized.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.23 - Award Process

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Upon being
				awarded a DIP grant, a binding contract is executed between the Mississippi
				Development Authority and the grant recipient for the specific amount awarded,
				job commitment, and for the particular activity being improved with DIP funds.
B. Construction may not begin and
				jobs may not be counted prior to an effective grant award date. Any expenses
				incurred before the effective date of the grant agreement will not be
				reimbursed by MDA. Any jobs created prior to the effective date of the grant
				agreement may not be counted towards job creation.
C. All funded projects are required to enter
				the construction phase within 12 months of the award date. Where construction
				has not begun within 12 months, the grant recipient must satisfactorily
				demonstrate why the project should be kept open or the award may automatically
				be voided.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.24 - Mississippi Employment Protection Act

Current through June 25, 2024
All grant recipients (applicants) and benefitting businesses
				  entering into contracts with the Mississippi Development Authority represents
				  and warrants that it will ensure compliance with the Mississippi Employment
				  Protection Act and will register and participate in the status verification
				  system of all newly hired employees. The term "employee" as used herein means
				  any person that is hired to perform work within the State of Mississippi. As
				  used herein, "status verification system" means the illegal Immigration Reform
				  and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that is operated by the United
				  States Department of Homeland Security, also known as the E-Verify Program or
				  any other successor electronic verification system replacing the E-Verify
				  Program. The grantee agrees to maintain such compliance and, upon request of
				  the State, to provide copy of each such verification to the State. The grantee
				  further represents and warrants that any person assigned to perform services
				  hereunder meet the employment eligibility requirements of all migration laws of
				  the State of Mississippi. The grantee understands and agrees that any breach of
				  these warranties may subject the grantee to the following:
(a) termination of this Agreement and
				  ineligibility for any state or public contract in Mississippi for up to three
				  (3) years, with notice of such cancellation/ termination being made public,
				  or
(b) the loss of any license,
				  permit, certification or other document granted to the grantee by an agency,
				  department or governmental entity for the right to do business in Mississippi
				  for up to one (1) year, or
(c) or
				  both. In the event of such cancellation/termination, the grantee would also be
				  liable for any additional costs incurred by the State due to contract
				  cancellation or loss of license or permit.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.25 - Waiver

Current through June 25, 2024
These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, in
				  its discretion, may temporarily waive any requirement of the guidelines to the
				  extent that the result of such waiver is to promote the public purpose of the
				  Act and is not prohibited by State law.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.26 - Site Visit

Current through June 25, 2024
Once an application has been received, a CSD Program Manager
				  will contact the grant administrator and local unit of government to schedule a
				  site visit. During the site visit, CSD staff will review the following:
A. Resolution authorizing the application
				submittal in the minute book
B.
				Documentation for matching funds
C.
				View the project area and site of improvements to document project
				need
D. In addition, the CSD staff
				will need a current employee roster from the benefitting business. The document
				must include each employee's name and date of hire. This will be the starting
				point to account for job creation. A company representative from the
				benefitting business and the local elected official with the applicant will
				sign an acknowledgement pertaining to job creation and should attend the site
				visit.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 4 - The Mississippi Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) › Rule 6-4-4.27 - Additional Information

Current through June 25, 2024
For more information regarding file maintenance and
				  monitoring requirements you may contact:
A.
Mississippi Development Authority Community Services
				  Division
ATTN: Sara Doss
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Telephone: (601) 359-3179
Fax: (601) 359-3108
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-61-36
				  (Rev. 2014)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.1 - Official Community Support

Current through June 25, 2024
In order to assure support of community leaders, a
				  resolution by the city governing authority endorsing the local retirement
				  recruitment effort is required.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.2 - Designation of a Sponsor

Current through June 25, 2024
The program must have an official sponsoring organization
				  with a retirement program director who will be accountable to the community and
				  to the state. Examples of sponsoring organizations are chambers of commerce,
				  economic development authorities, tourism development organizations and cities.
				  The sponsor must be an official entity in order to be eligible for state
				  funding.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.3 - Funding

Current through June 25, 2024
The sponsoring organization must commit a minimum of $20,000
				  per year for the local program (may include a portion of
				  salary).
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement › Rule 6-4-5.4 - Quality of Life

Current through June 25, 2024
The community's quality of life will be assessed by, but not
				  limited to, the following:
A.
				Hospital: There must be a hospital within a 30-minute drive of the community
				and, preferably, closer.
B.
				Adequate Medical Services: Includes emergency services for stabilization
				and/or
C.
				referral/transport.
D. Available
				Housing: The community must have an adequate supply of both resale housing and
				rental housing sufficient to meet the needs of potential new retiree
				residents.
E. Adult Education:
				Opportunities through local community college, local university or branch of
				either.
F. Available Goods and
				Services: Shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, etc.
G. Recreation: Opportunities for retirees,
				such as golf, walking, exercising, etc.
H. Cultural Opportunities: Theater, art
				gallery, recitals, etc.
I. Crime
				Rate: Crime rate comparable to the national average.
J. Civic/Community Pride: Includes
				intangibles such as appearance or "curb appeal" of the entrances into and out
				of the downtown area; living conditions such as quality of housing, public
				safety, and environmental quality; economic equity and vitality; culture and
				heritage.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-64-1
				  etseq. (Rev. 2008).