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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.17 - Explanation of Rating Factors

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Target
				Population: Applications that target two or more of the following populations
				will receive a maximum of 35 points. Applications that target only one
				population will be rated based on the scale below. In order to receive points,
				documentation that indicates the applicant's Target Population must be
				submitted. Applicants may submit marketing material, Articles of Incorporation,
				By-laws or some formal document containing the organization's Mission Statement
				or Purpose. (Applicants must also specifically identify which document contains
				the information and provide the page numbers). Local units of government must
				submit this information on behalf of the shelters they will be assisting with
				ESG funds.
Category
Points
Families
30
Victims of Domestic Violence
25
Veterans
20
Others
15
Children
10
Elderly
5
B.
				Program Design: Applicants will be rated on how their programs are designed to
				address the items listed below regarding their targeted population(s). In order
				to receive points the applicant must submit a formal copy of its Policies and
				Procedures document or Operational Manual describing these activities.
				Applicants must specifically identify which document contains the information
				and provide the page number.
(i). The hard to
				reach homeless (outreach activities)
(ii). The provision of supportive housing and
				ultimately permanent affordable housing
(iii). The utilization of clients in the
				construction, renovation, maintenance or operation of the shelter facility
				pursuant to 24 CFR 576(b).
(iv).
				The inclusion of at least one current or former homeless person serving in a
				policy-making capacity pursuant to 24 CFR 576(b).
Criteria
Points
Program design includes 4 Areas
20
Program design includes 3 Areas
5
Program design includes 2 Areas of less
0
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.18 - Review Process

Current through June 25, 2024
The ESG Application Review process will consist of the
				  following: first level review, second level review, and supervisory sign off.
				  This ensures a fair and competitive process.
42 U.S.C.
				  11301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 8 - Emergency Shelter Grants Program › Rule 6-4-8.19 - Federal Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
All recipients will be required to comply with certain
				  federal and state requirements. The following briefly describes major
				  requirements that may apply.
A. The
				requirements of OMB Circular No. A-87,
Cost Principles for State and
				Local Governments,
which addresses allowable cost shall apply to State
				recipients or any governmental sub recipient receiving ESG funds
B. Non-profit organizations must follow the
				requirements of:
(i). OMB Circular No. A-122,
				Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
(ii). 24 CFR Part 84, Grants and Agreements
				with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospital, and other Non-Profit
				Organizations
(iii). 24 CFR Part
				84.21(d), Bonding and Insurance
(iv). 24 CFR Part 84.21(a), Standards for
				Financial Management Systems
(v).
				24 CFR Part 84.51, Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance, Paragraph
				2
(vi). 24 CFR Part 84.40 - 84.50,
				Procurement Standards
(vii). 24 CFR
				Part 84 or 84, Conflict of Interest
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.1 - National Objectives

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
				  was established to aid in the development of viable communities that provide
				  their residents with suitable living environment and economic opportunities.
				  Mississippi's State CDBG program is designed to be consistent with this primary
				  objective by providing funds for local projects with activities that meet one
				  of the following national objectives of the Community Development Act of 1974,
				  as amended:
A. Benefits to Low/Moderate
				Income Persons;
B. Give maximum
				feasible priority to activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income
				persons;
C. Slum or
				blight;
D. Aid in the prevention or
				elimination of slum or blight;
E.
				Urgent Needs
F. Meet other
				community development needs having a particular urgency because existing
				conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
				community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such
				needs.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.2 - State Objectives

Current through June 25, 2024
The State has designed the program to be consistent with
				  national objectives and to address economic and community development needs of
				  the citizens of Mississippi. Several state objectives have been established to
				  meet this purpose:
A. Increase local
				capacity to deliver resources
B.
				Streamline procedures for implementing grants
C. Encourage early completion of ongoing
				grants
D. Encourage MBE/WBE and
				Section 3 participation in the program
E. Assist non-entitlement units of government
				increase business and employment opportunities
F. Assist non-entitlement units of government
				improve the availability and adequacy of basic community facilities
G. Assist non-entitlement units of government
				improve the availability and adequacy of community service facilities and self
				help activities
H. Ensure adherence
				to all applicable federal and state regulations by all parties involved in
				projects funded with these funds
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.3 - Adjustments

Current through June 25, 2024
The State reserves the right to make adjustments to the
				  amount designated for any program category based on the demand created by the
				  applications. The CDBG Program allows for one percent of the yearly allocation
				  to be used by the State for technical assistance. However, MDA intends to use
				  the full amount allowed by HUD regulations as State Administration. These funds
				  will be used in accordance with HUD CPD Notice 99-09.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.4 - Transfer of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
The State reserves the right to transfer any unobligated
				  funds into any category to help meet the timely distribution requirement. If
				  HUD makes a special allocation to the State, the State reserves the right to
				  fund any current application from the special allocation. Should the State's
				  HUD allocation be adjusted, the State will adjust program
				  categories.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.5 - Maximum Grant Size

Current through June 25, 2024
The State reserves the right to adjust maximum grant size,
				  local match requirements, job creation goals, cost per jobs, and certain
				  threshold requirements in order to assist local communities with projects on a
				  case-by-case basis due to a State and/or Federal natural disaster
				  declaration.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.7 - Receipt of Program Income

Current through June 25, 2024
The State will receive program income from prior CDBG
				  awards. The State requires communities to return program income generated to
				  the State; however, MDA may permit the local units of government to retain
				  program income to continue the activity from which such income is derived on a
				  case-by-case basis.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.8 - Program Income Fund

Current through June 25, 2024
Program income returned to the State will be placed in a
				  Program Income Fund and distributed for eligible CDBG activities as approved by
				  MDA. Up to 2% of these funds may be used for state administrative
				  purposes.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.9 - Rules, Policies, and Other Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
All rules, policies, and other requirements of the State's
				  CDBG program are applicable to the program income funds received and
				  distributed by the State.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.10 - Recaptured Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
The State will recapture funds previously awarded to a CDBG
				  recipient for reasons such as, failure to satisfy a national policy objective,
				  failure to comply with contractual conditions, or if awarded funds are not
				  expended prior to the expiration of the grant contract. The State may allocate
				  any recaptured funds into any program category. The State reserves the right to
				  substitute recaptured funds for previously committed funds from any year in
				  order to hasten completion of a program year. Any requests for supplemental
				  funds will be considered on a case-by-case basis with funds granted only in
				  those instances where the State can readily determine that additional funding
				  is justified. Grant ceilings are not applicable when considering the awarding
				  of these funds.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.11 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
All cities and counties, except the entitlement cities of
				  Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Moss Point, and Pascagoula are eligible
				  applicants for funding under Mississippi's CDBG program.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.12 - General Criteria

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Applicants may
				be contacted for clarification of information presented in the application
				after submission, but additional information that can affect the rating of the
				project cannot be submitted.
B. A
				single activity should have a contiguous group of beneficiaries. Multiple
				activities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
C. Water projects that have fire protection
				as the primary purpose will be classified as a fire protection project unless
				there are major problems with the water system.
D. If matching funds are being sought through
				another program (ARC, DEQ, RDA, EDA, CAP, etc.), applicants are required to
				submit evidence of the matching application.
E. The State will review and rate all
				applications, but no award will be made (if F. applicable) until the final
				commitment and/or approval of matching funds. Applicants will have
				until__________to secure final commitment and/or approval of matching funds. If
				by that time final commitment and/or approval is not in place, the State will
				remove the application from funding consideration.
F. Swimming pools will not be eligible for
				funding under the Self-Help category.
G. CDBG funds may not be used for general
				operating and maintenance expenses. The general rule is that any expense
				associated with repairing, operating, or maintaining public facilities,
				improvements and services is ineligible. Examples of operating and maintenance
				expenses that are generally ineligible include: maintenance and repair of
				publicly owned streets, parks, playgrounds, water and sewer facilities,
				neighborhood facilities, senior centers, center for persons with disabilities,
				parking and other public facilities and improvements. Other examples of
				maintenance and repair activities for which CDBG funds may not be used include
				the filling of pot holes in streets, repairing of cracks in sidewalks, the
				mowing of grass in city or county parks, and the replacement of street light
				bulbs. This is taken from the State Community Development Block Grant Program's
				Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities for State CDBG Program
				pages 2-112 and 2-113.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.13 - Surveys

Current through June 25, 2024
Project area and town wide surveys will be accepted. If
				  using a survey to determine the low- and moderate-income benefit, it must have
				  been conducted after
April 1, 2008.
Applicants using surveys to
				  indicate population and income information must use the State approved Grant
				  Survey Form provided by MDA and must include the signed Grant Survey Summary
				  and Disclosure Form in the application. No other survey forms will be allowed
				  unless the content is approved by MDA prior to the survey being taken. Surveys
				  that do not meet the 80% response rate will not be accepted. Surveys must
				  contain an adult household member signature or be initialed by the adult
				  household member in order to be counted. Surveys will not be allowed/counted if
				  they are not signed/initialed by the adult household member. If surveys were
				  used for determining low- and moderate-income benefit, the application preparer
				  is responsible for the surveys being correlated to a legible map and in proper
				  order.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.14 - Maps

Current through June 25, 2024
A general project area map, showing the general location of
				  the proposed project, with a more detailed insert (detailing project location),
				  is required to be submitted with the application. Other map requirements are
				  discussed in the application. The survey map must accompany the
				  application.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.15 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The purpose of the Emergency category is to provide funding
				  for any eligible CDBG activity necessary to address a community development
				  need having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and
				  immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.16 - Available Funds/Grant Size

Current through June 25, 2024
If funds are available from any available program funds then
				  awards will be made for Emergency projects. The maximum grant size shall be
				  $100,000. The maximum amount of Administrative funds for the Emergency Category
				  shall be $1,500 including Application Preparation. Application Preparation fee
				  will be limited to $500 per project.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.18 - Threshold Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants must have no unresolved audit or monitoring
				  findings. In addition, if a community has ANY CSD concerns that have not been
				  resolved, then CSD may not review the application and the application may be
				  disqualified from consideration in funding. This includes but is not limited to
				  delinquent loan payments, failing to submit required reports, etc. Applications
				  that are incomplete will not be reviewed and will be placed on the bottom of
				  the list of request until such time as all information is submitted. Applicants
				  that have an ongoing CDBG grant over three years old must get permission from
				  the State to apply for an FY 2011 Emergency grant. In addition, applicants who
				  have an ongoing Emergency Public Facilities or Urgent Needs grant will not be
				  eligible to submit an additional Emergency CDBG Request.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.19 - Application Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants must first contact the State regarding the
				  submittal of an Emergency application. The initial contact should be by letter
				  or fax and should address the following:
A. The problem (or threat) and the proposed
				solution
B. A cost estimate and
				documentation that reflects efforts to secure other funds was not
				successful
C. How the situation
				poses an imminent threat to the health and welfare of affected residents,
				and
D. Community's budget for
				previous two years.
If the condition meets the Emergency criteria and the
				  applicant finds it preferable, pre-agreement costs can be negotiated with the
				  local unit of government. No application may be submitted without prior
				  approval. Applications will be considered in the order received until all
				  funding is exhausted. Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons is the
				  preferred national objective; however, it is possible to receive funding under
				  the Urgent Needs national objective. Projects receiving Emergency funds must be
				  closed out within twelve months of award receipt, or funds will be recaptured.
				  Based on MDA's evaluation of the request, a letter may be issued inviting a
				  CDBG Emergency application. The letter will state the amount of CDBG funds that
				  may be requested. The local unit of government will be given 45 days to submit
				  the application.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs › Rule 6-4-9.20 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Requirements for funding consideration include the
				  following:
A. The problem (or threat)
				must be an eligible community development need that has a particular urgency
				because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health
				and welfare of the community.
B.
				The situation, if not addressed, must be a permanent threat to public health or
				welfare.
C. The application must
				address other financial resources not being available to meet such needs,
				including a copy of the applicant's latest budget.
D. The situation addressed by the applicant
				must be unanticipated and beyond the control of the local government.
E. The application must include documentation
				on the beneficiaries, including low- and moderate-income persons.
F. The application must include documentation
				that the emergency occurred or was discovered within the last 18
				months.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 10 - Public Facilities-Community Self-Help Program › Rule 6-4-10.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Community Self-Help program is an effort to help
				  communities address needs such as water, wastewater, downtown improvements,
				  recreation (swimming pools and general maintenance are not eligible) and other
				  CDBG eligible activities. The Community Self-Help program is a resource for
				  small communities to meet local needs with less money. Self-Help is the
				  development and use of a community's own resources (human, material and
				  financial) to solve problems for less cost. This approach begins with the
				  answer to a key question, "What can we afford?" and then initiates a local
				  focus of control based on the applicant's design and plans for solving the
				  problem. Self-Help refers to the collective effort of people working together
				  to create or improve a service or facility (for example, a water system) that
				  they will use in common, and which is not exclusively owned by any one person
				  or household. Self-Help and volunteerism are not synonymous. Self-Help includes
				  the use of volunteers as one technique among many that can reduce the cost of a
				  needed community improvement. Self-Help is an exercise in communities
				  developing and building their own capacity to come together to solve problems
				  in a collective way.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 10 - Public Facilities-Community Self-Help Program › Rule 6-4-10.2 - Available Funds/Grant Size

Current through June 25, 2024
A total of up to $400,000 has been set aside for the
				  Community Self-Help program. The maximum grant size is $100,000. The maximum
				  amount of Administrative funds for the Self-Help Category shall be $5,000
				  including Application Preparation. Application Preparation fee will be limited
				  to $1,500 per project.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 10 - Public Facilities-Community Self-Help Program › Rule 6-4-10.3 - Submission Date

Current through June 25, 2024
Assessment forms will be accepted beginning August 2, 2011.
				  The Community, Local Government, and Financial Information Assessment forms
				  must be completed and sent to MDA. After staff review, MDA will make a decision
				  whether or not to invite an application. Only invited applications will be
				  considered due to the limited amount of funds available. The letter inviting an
				  application will state the amount of CDBG funds that may be requested. The
				  local unit of government will be given 45 days to submit the
				  application.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 10 - Public Facilities-Community Self-Help Program › Rule 6-4-10.4 - Threshold Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
Applicants must have no open Public Facilities,
				  Emergency/Urgent Needs, Planning or Self-Help grants and have no unresolved
				  audit or monitoring findings. In addition, if a community has ANY CSD concerns
				  that have not been resolved, then CSD may not review the applications and the
				  application may be disqualified from considerations in funding. This includes
				  but is not limited to delinquent loan payments, failing to submit required
				  reports, etc. All projects must benefit a minimum of 51% low and-moderate
				  income persons and show a 30% cost savings. Swimming pools will not be eligible
				  for funding under the Self-Help category. This includes construction or
				  rehabilitation of swimming pools.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 10 - Public Facilities-Community Self-Help Program › Rule 6-4-10.5 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of feasibility,
				  readiness, capacity and how the project fits into the overall improvement
				  efforts of the community.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 11 - Economic Development-Public Improvements › Rule 6-4-11.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The purpose of the CDBG Economic Development Public
				  Improvements category is to assist units of local government in the funding of
				  eligible infrastructure improvements in the support of better paying private
				  sector jobs; Projects having retained jobs and those creating public sector
				  jobs shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and if funds are limited, these
				  type projects will have a lower priority for funding. The use of these funds is
				  directly associated with the creation or retention of jobs of which at least
				  51% must be low- and moderate-income. Each project will be reviewed for
				  eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 11 - Economic Development-Public Improvements › Rule 6-4-11.2 - Available Funds/Grant Size

Current through June 25, 2024
The State will set aside $12,600,000 to provide funding for
				  eligible CDBG economic development activities. A maximum grant size of $650,000
				  and a minimum of $100,000 will apply to all applicants. Projects associated
				  with creating 250 or more jobs may be eligible to receive a maximum of
				  $1,000,000. There will be no increase of grant size for joint applicants. Upon
				  receipt of written justification, MDA reserves the right to adjust the maximum
				  grant size, local match requirement, job creation goals, and cost per job with
				  economic development projects on a case-by-case basis. The maximum amount of
				  Administrative funds for the Economic Development grant category shall be
				  $40,000 including application preparation. Application preparation fee will be
				  limited to $5,000 per project.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 11 - Economic Development-Public Improvements › Rule 6-4-11.4 - Threshold Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Applicants must
				have no unresolved audit or monitoring findings. In addition, if a community
				has ANY CSD concerns that have not been resolved, then CSD may not review the
				application and the application may be disqualified from consideration in
				funding. This includes but is not limited to delinquent loan payments, failing
				to submit required reports, etc.
B.
				The proposed activities must be associated with creating and/or retaining 20 or
				more jobs. However, Small Governments may be considered for funding with a
				minimum of 15 jobs. Projects having retained jobs and those creating public
				sector jobs shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and if funds are limited
				these type projects will have a lower priority for funding. MDA may consider
				proposals that are based on full time job equivalents. One full-time job is
				equivalent of a minimum of 1,820 annual work hours.
C. CDBG assistance per job must be $20,000 or
				less.
D. The applicant must have a
				Memorandum of Agreement executed with the business to create and/or retain the
				jobs and to make the investment as described in the application.
The highest official within both the local government and the
				  benefiting business/industry must sign this agreement.
E. CDBG participation is limited to a maximum
				of 50% of the total project cost.
F. Any eligible applicant for 2011 Economic
				Development funds that has an Economic Development grant over three years old
				must receive special permission from MDA to apply.
G. Applicants from Tier 1 or 2 counties must
				provide a minimum of 10% local cash match towards the eligible infrastructure
				improvements. Applicants from a Tier 3 county must make a best effort to
				provide a 10% local cash match. Federal or state loans may be used to meet this
				requirement. In-kind services may also be used to meet this
				requirement.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 11 - Economic Development-Public Improvements › Rule 6-4-11.5 - Application Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Based on MDA's project review process, the local unit of
				  government seeking Economic Development funding must first submit a project
				  proposal. Based upon an initial review of the proposal, MDA may require a
				  meeting with relevant parties to discuss the project. Then, MDA may issue a
				  letter inviting a CDBG Economic Development application. The local unit of
				  government will be given 90 days to submit the application.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 11 - Economic Development-Public Improvements › Rule 6-4-11.6 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Applications will be evaluated based on the
				  following:
A. Eligibility and project
				readiness
B. Local financial
				commitment
C. Business
				investment
D. Wages paid and
				benefits offered
E. Company's
				financial condition
Applications that were not funded in Program Year 2010
				  because no funds were available may be considered for funding under the Program
				  Year 2011 guidelines.
24 CFR
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 11 - Economic Development-Public Improvements › Rule 6-4-11.7 - Performance Measures

Current through June 25, 2024
Beginning October 2006, HUD required that all recipients
				  provide additional information to better measure the achievements of Federal
				  programs. By law, all Federal agencies are required to measure outcomes of
				  their programs and these measurements will be directly linked to funding
				  decisions. The following information includes an objective, possible outcomes,
				  and possible indicators for each program category. This information will be
				  used to assist MDA in reporting performance outcome measures to
				  HUD.
24 CFR
				  570.480-497
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund (MMSIGF)
				  program, administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), is
				  designed for making grants to municipalities to assist with maintaining and
				  improving the viability of Revitalization Zones. The proceeds of a grant made
				  to a municipality under this section may be used for maintaining and/or
				  improving the viability of a Revitalization Zone through means deemed
				  appropriate by the governing authorities of the municipality. The Mississippi
				  Main Street Investment Grant Fund was authorized under Miss. Code Ann. §
									57-1-601.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Development Authority has designed the
				  program guidelines to assure that these legislatively appropriated funds are
				  invested to provide long-term sustainable improvements in locally defined and
				  planned Revitalization Zones. To achieve this purpose, MDA has created three
				  program priorities defined in detail within the Guidelines. These three
				  priorities are as follows: Priority 1: Economic Development Improvements;
				  Priority 2: Community Development Improvements; and Priority 3: Public
				  Improvements. MDA award decisions will be weighted toward those grant
				  applications that maximize job creation, private capital investment and
				  long-term sustainable community development activities that will lead to future
				  job creation and private capital investment.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.3 - Amendments

Current through June 25, 2024
These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, at
				  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.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.4 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
Municipalities with a population of less than fifteen
				  thousand (15,000) according to the latest federal decennial census at the time
				  the municipality submits an application to MDA.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.6 - Revitalization Zone

Current through June 25, 2024
An area in a municipality that is officially designated by
				  ordinance or resolution of the governing authorities of the municipality as a
				  Revitalization Zone and approved and certified by MDA as meeting the
				  requirements of this section. Revitalization Zones may embrace two or more
				  separate parcels of real property. Revitalization Zones may be publicly or
				  privately owned.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.7 - Priorities

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Economic Development Improvements -
				Projects that lead to growth of the state and local economy through private
				capital investment and new and improved job creation. (Specific companies to be
				identified.)
B. Community
				Development Improvements - Projects that improve public infrastructure to
				indirectly benefit business location and expansion in the Revitalization Zone.
				Examples: Revitalization Zone public infrastructure such as water, sewer,
				roads, sidewalks, lighting, building facades, etc.
C. Public Improvements- Projects that improve
				general public infrastructure that enhance the quality of the Revitalization
				Zone. Examples: Public building improvements, parks, recreation, etc.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.8 - Grant Amounts

Current through June 25, 2024
The amounts will be determined by MDA based upon the funds
				  available at each application period and based upon the amounts requested in
				  each application. The grant may not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the total
				  project cost.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.9 - Mississippi Employment Protection Act

Current through June 25, 2024
All grant recipients 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 Applicant agrees to maintain such compliance and, upon request of the
				  State, to provide copy of each such verification to the State. The Applicant
				  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 Applicant understands and agrees that any breach
				  of these warranties may subject the Applicant 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 Applicant 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 Applicant would also
				be liable for any additional costs incurred by the State due to contract
				cancellation or loss of license or permit. (S.B. 2988, 2018 Regular
				Session).
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										71-11-3; 57-1-371;
				  57-1-373
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.10 - Minority Business Enterprises

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA encourages the use of Minority-owned Business Enterprises
				  (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). The Applicant must comply
				  with all nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity
				  requirements
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.11 - Ineligible Costs

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Mississippi Main
				Street Investment Grant Fund (MMSIGF) Program funds cannot be used for
				administrative costs, legal or appraisal fees. Program funds may not be used
				for working capital, gaming enterprises, or for general expenditures which
				would normally be covered under a local municipality's general operating
				budget. Funds must be used only for the activities identified in the
				application and approved in the grant agreement.
B. The Applicant may not utilize MMSIGF
				proceeds to make a loan or grant to any private entity, public entity, or
				individual(s). An applicant may allow another organization, entity or
				individual to implement the grant activity on their behalf, but the grant
				applicant will remain the responsible party for all program requirements. The
				applicant may not use the funds to retire any debts, except for current
				construction type loans directly related to the project.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.12 - Application Process

Current through June 25, 2024
To apply for MMSIGF Program, a completed grant application
				  that is submitted by an eligible applicant must include the following
				  attachments:
A. A detailed description
				of the project and narrative explaining how the specific improvements will
				enhance the Revitalization Zone.
B.
				The name of the proposed Revitalization Zone, which shall include the name of
				the municipality in which the Revitalization Zone is to be located, together
				with the words 'Revitalization Zone.'
C. A description of the Revitalization Zone
				by metes and bounds.
D. A map
				showing the parcels of the real property included in the Revitalization Zone
				and the present use of such parcels.
E. A master plan for the Revitalization Zone
				that has been approved by sixty percent (60%) of the property owners within the
				Zone at the time of application submittal.
F. Sources and Uses of Funds: Budget with
				detailed cost estimates.
G.
				Detailed timeline for project implementation and completion.
H. If applicable, executed copy of the
				applicant's resolution committing other public funds and evidence that the
				matching funds are in place.
I. If
				applicable, documentation of additional private investment.
J. E-Verification for the
				applicant.
K. Resolution from the
				applicant municipality authorizing submittal of the application.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.13 - Fulfillment of Grant Application Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
The Applicant must fulfill the requirements of the standard
				  grant application, which must be submitted to MDA for review and acceptance. An
				  Applicant may only submit one application per funding period. MDA may reject
				  any grant application that it deems is incomplete.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.14 - Application Submission and Deadline

Current through June 25, 2024
The Applicant must submit one original of the application to
				  MDA. Complete applications must be submitted with bottom tabbed dividers in
				  between each attachment. All documentation should have original signatures. The
				  application deadline will be announced by MDA.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.15 - Application Submission Address

Current through June 25, 2024
Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund
Mississippi Development Authority
Community Incentives Division
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, MS 39205
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.16 - Property Acquisition Proposal

Current through June 25, 2024
If property acquisition is proposed, the Applicant must not
				  purchase a building or facilities from individual(s), company(ies), or
				  corporation(s) with MMSIGF proceeds, and subsequently lease them to the seller
				  (previous owner) within 5 years of acquisition. The Applicant may not purchase
				  a building that has been constructed in the last six months and may not
				  purchase an existing building or facility for more than the appraised value.
				  Before releasing any MMSIGF proceeds, the Applicant must provide title
				  insurance on all real property acquisitions or title opinion on all other
				  projects from the Applicant's attorney.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.17 - Limitation on Grant Amount Designated for Engineering or Architectural Costs

Current through June 25, 2024
Up to 8% of the grant amount may be used for design work,
				  i.e., engineer or architect. Engineering and/or architectural costs above 8%
				  must be paid from other funding sources.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.18 - Time Limitation on Use of Grant Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
The Applicant will be required to expend all MMSIGF proceeds
				  within two years from the date of grant approval, unless a waiver at MDA's
				  discretion is granted upon good cause shown. If the funds are not drawn within
				  the two years, MDA will have the option to adjust the grant to the actual
				  disbursements and recall the remaining funds.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.19 - Selection Process

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA staff will evaluate the application to determine if the
				  project meets minimum program criteria. A staff review committee (CID Division
				  Director, Community Development Bureau Manager, Program Manager) will evaluate
				  and rank the Revitalization Zone project applications for application
				  completeness and according to the MDA priorities. The MDA staff review
				  committee will make a formal recommendation to MDA Executive Director for
				  consideration and selection.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.20 - Implementation Process

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon being awarded a MMSIGF grant, a binding grant agreement
				  will be executed between the Mississippi Development Authority and the local
				  unit of government for the specific amount awarded to the applicant, and for
				  the particular activity selected by the community.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.21 - Construction and Expenses

Current through June 25, 2024
Neither MDA nor non-MDA funds may be expended on the
				  proposed project prior to the effective grant award date. Any expenses incurred
				  before the effective date of the grant agreement will not be reimbursed by MDA.
				  Construction may not begin prior to the effective grant award date. 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 applicant
				  must satisfactorily demonstrate why the project should be kept open or the
				  award may be automatically voided.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 4 - Community Services › Chapter 12 - Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund › Rule 6-4-12.22 - Procurement

Current through June 25, 2024
All Applicant contracts and purchases must be made in
				  accordance with normal bid and purchase laws of a
				  municipality.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-601