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Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 21 - RULES FOR THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND › Section 498-21-2 - Application Process

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Department shall issue a request for proposal (RFP) for
				  grant applications by public notice placed in 3 Maine newspapers of general
				  circulation for 3 days. All proposals will be reviewed by the Grant Selections
				  Committee and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Competitive criteria for
				  the Grant Selections Committee's evaluation of proposals consistent with this
				  rule will be set forth in the RFP. The Grant Selection Committee will make
				  recommendations to the Commissioner. Final decision on Grantees will be made by
				  the Commissioner. The Department shall notify Grantees of the Commissioners
				  decision. Award decisions may be appealed to the Director of the Bureau of
				  General Services under 18-544 CMR 120, Rules for Appeal of Contract and Grant
				  Awards.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 21 - RULES FOR THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND › Section 498-21-3 - Criteria for Eligibility

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Community Based
				Organizations are eligible for Start-up Programs that develop the
				organization's operational capacity to deliver business development, community
				development and/or tourism development programs.
2. A detailed budget must be included with
				letters of commitment to meet the required Matching Funds, which may be cash or
				in kind.
3. All proposals must
				include measurable outcomes as to how the funds are proposed to be used with a
				time-table for implementing the program.
4. Moneys awarded from the Fund cannot
				supplant existing funding.
5.
				Proposals must include a viable plan for operating the program five years after
				the grant funding period.
6.
				Proposal must show a demonstrated need for funding to provide Start-up Programs
				to economically distressed regions or communities;
7. Preference will be given to proposals from
				areas of the state that meet at least one of the following criteria: 
				
										serve labor market areas with unemployment at or above
					 the State labor market average;
										 serve counties with per capita income at or below the
					 state average;
										 serve areas whose county poverty rate is at or above
					 the state average; and/or
										 identified as host communities by the Mature and
					 Dominant Industries Study commissioned by the Department in 1998.
Funds must be used to develop organizational capacity to meet
				  the organization's goals and objectives. Funds cannot be used for business
				  attraction marketing, small business or micro-enterprise technical assistance,
				  or tourism promotion.
Grants will be awarded over a two year period, with 2/3's of
				  the total grant provided in the first year and the remaining 1/3 granted in the
				  second year. Grants must be matched on a one to one basis. Maximum grant award
				  will be $100,000 and minimum grant award will be $50,000. Grants are for
				  operating funds and may not be used to supplant existing funds. Second year
				  funding is contingent upon grantee meeting performance standards. Grantees must
				  submit an annual Report detailing the results of the program to be eligible for
				  the remaining funds. Grantees must submit a Report at the end of the grant
				  period detailing the program outcomes achieved as a result of the grant.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-2 - Eligible Uses

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Eligible uses of the Riverfront Community Development Bond
				  (the Fund) are set forth in this section. Activities may include but are not
				  limited to: acquisition, demolition, site work, design, construction, and
				  renovations in support of the following project types:
1. Rehabilitation of run-down or abandoned
				buildings and related sites, such as former mills, warehouses or other
				commercial or industrial facilities;
2. Restoration and improvement of habitat for
				fish and wildlife;
3. Development
				of public access points for boating and fishing;
4. Creation of riverfront parks, walking
				trails and other recreational amenities;
5. Development of facilities in support of
				the arts, local agriculture and crafts relating to furthering the Creative
				Economy along Maine's Rivers.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-3 - Ineligible Uses

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Ineligible uses of the Riverfront Community Development Bond
				  (the Fund) are set forth in this section. The following activities may not be
				  funded by the Riverfront Community Development Bond (the Fund):
1. Construction or repair of bridges or dams,
				with the exception of the construction or repair of bridges for the primary
				purpose of walking, or bicycling and is required for walking or bicycling trail
				connectivity;
2. Planning and
				Feasibility Studies;
3. Any work
				related to municipal water, sewer or road projects;
4. Improvements to private
				residences;
5. Construction of
				parking garages or decks of any type;
6. Golf Courses;
7. Marinas;
8. On-going maintenance of existing buildings
				or facilities;
9. Program
				administration, salaries, lobbying and related expenditures;
10. Repayment of existing debt;
11. Supplanting loan or grant funds from
				other state or federal programs such as but not limited to, Rural Development,
				CDBG, EDA, EPA or revenue bonds already approved by the municipality.
12. Any project that damages a river or its
				riparian habitat or that violates any state or federal environmental laws or
				regulations; and
13. A project
				otherwise required by any regulatory license of permit condition or any form of
				mandated mitigation or remediation activity.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-4 - Eligible Project Sites

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
To be eligible to receive assistance from the Fund ownership
				  of all Project Sites must be clearly established at the time of submission of
				  the Letter of Intent in one of the following ways:
1. Municipally Owned;
2. Owned by a recognized not-for-profit
				organization such as a 501(C)(3) and designated for a public use;
3. Secured by a minimum 75 year lease for a
				public use, unless otherwise expressly covered under an existing state
				statute;
4. In the case of
				assistance to run-down or abandoned buildings such as former mills, warehouses
				or other commercial or industrial facilities, the property may be privately
				owned if it is located in a defined downtown area or another area on a Maine
				River that is part of a growth area designated in a Comprehensive Plan adopted
				by the municipality and approved by the State Planning Office under the Growth
				Management Act, and so long as a public benefit such as provision of municipal
				recreational opportunities, affordable housing, public open space or access or
				is realized as a long-term benefit of the project.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-5 - Prohibition on Multiple Grant Awards

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Eligible applicants for the Fund as defined in §
									1(5) of this Rulemay
				  not apply for, or benefit through a multi-jurisdictional application from more
				  than one grant unless it is determined by the Department that there is
				  insufficient interest in the program after the initial application due
				  date.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-6 - Matching Funds Requirements

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All applicants must certify that they will provide at least
				  two dollars in matching funds for each one dollar expended from the Fund. This
				  is referred to as a 2 to 1 match. The following requirements apply to all
				  matching funds:
1. A minimum 75% of
				all matching funds must be in new, readily available cash commitments to be
				expended on the Project;
2. A
				maximum of 25% of all matching funds may be in the form of firmly documented
				in-kind contributions or funds expended on the Project during the 12 months
				prior to the date of application submission. All non-cash match must directly
				relate to the Project for which assistance from the Fund is sought;
3. The costs associated with the purchase of
				property on which the Project will take place, or the value of donated
				non-public property on which the Project will take place may be counted as cash
				commitments.
4. Matching funds may
				be provided by state, federal, local or private sources.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-8 - Application Process

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Department will conduct an application process consisting
				  of the following steps:
1. Submission
				of a Letter of Intent from all interested applicants. Submitted with the Letter
				of Intent must be a letter of sponsorship from a State Agency as defined in
				§1(12) of this Rule. A completed Letter of Intent must be received by the
				Department no later than the announced due date set by the Panel. The Letter of
				Intent must include the following:
a.
				Demonstrate the capacity to undertake the project with a reasonable prospect of
				bringing it to a successful conclusion. In assessing an applicant's ability to
				meet the requirements of this paragraph, the panel may consider all relevant
				factors, including but not limited to the applicant's level of debt;
				fund-raising ability; past economic and community development activities;
				grants from federal, state or local sources; previous environmental
				conservation, restoration or enhancement activity; organizational history;
				scope of economic or environmental vision; and evidence of success in previous
				efforts.
a. A general description
				of the proposed project, projected project timeline, and design work completed
				to date.
b. A general description
				of the proposed project, projected project timeline, and design work completed
				to date.
c. Identification of
				anticipated sources of matching funds and description of the timeframe for
				final commitment.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-9 - Selection Process

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The selection process shall consist of the following
				  steps:
1. Department staff shall
				undertake the initial threshold review of applications;
2. A subcommittee appointed by the panel to
				score applications shall review and determine the final score of the
				proposals;
3. A subcommittee
				appointed by the panel to nominate finalists shall review all of the
				applications, identify issues for full review and discussion by the Panel and
				recommend finalists to the full Panel for detailed review and
				consideration;
4. The Panel shall
				review all applications submitted, select finalists and allocate
				funding.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-10 - Scoring Criteria

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Panel will use the following scoring criteria and point
				  totals for making awards:
1. The
				economic significance of the proposed project to the immediate vicinity and to
				the State as a whole: 10 points
2.
				The level of compatibility with clean and healthy river ecosystems: 15
				points
3. The value of the proposed
				project with respect to downtown revitalization: 10 points
4. The value of the proposed project with
				respect to environmental protection and ecological restoration: 10
				points
5. The value of the proposed
				project with respect to recreational uses: 10 points;
6. The degree of community support for the
				proposed investment: 15 points
7.
				The extent to which the proposed project involves partnerships and meets
				multiple criteria for benefits: 15 points
In addition to evaluating the proposals using the scoring
				  system established above, the panel shall consider the following criteria and
				  point totals in reviewing a proposal:
1. The level to which a proposal supports the
				open space or recreation objectives, or both, of a local comprehensive plan: 3
				points
2. The extent to which a
				project is consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan that meets the
				standards of the laws governing growth management pursuant to Title 30-A,
				chapter 187: 3 points
3. The
				current and anticipated demand for use and diversity of uses of the site: 3
				points
4. The local and regional
				community planning and support for river protection, enhancement and
				restoration: 3 points
5. Any
				additional benefits that contribute to scenic landscape values, including the
				character of the town or region in which the project is situated, the
				rehabilitation or renovation of riverfront mill and other buildings and the
				ability to secure public access for conservation, recreation, wildlife and
				education uses: 3 points
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-11 - Project Development Phase

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Following notification of funding by the Panel a specialist
				  from the Department will be assigned by the Department to work with all
				  successful applicants. The specialist will assist the community in the Project
				  Development Phase consisting of the following steps:
1. Providing the Department with written
				documentation to satisfy the requirements of MRSA Title 30-A, section
				5203;
2. Documenting compliance
				with all applicable local, state and federal environmental laws, requirements
				and permits;
3. For all applicable
				projects to be undertaken in floodplains or flood prone areas, documentation of
				participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, in good standing, with
				an up to date floodplain management ordinance in effect. Pursuant to Executive
				Order 11988, all Fund expenditures must comply with FEMA
				requirements.
4. Submission of
				plans and specifications and other documents required by the
				Department;
5. Completion of
				contract documents;
6. Successful
				applicants have a maximum six month period after notification of funding to
				complete the Project Development Phase. Failure to meet this timeframe may
				result in the notification of funding being revoked.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-12 - Applicability of State Laws

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All state laws, rules and regulations will apply to Projects
				  receiving assistance from the Fund.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 22 - RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-22-13 - Waiver of Rule

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Department may waive any requirement of this rule, except
				  to the extent that the requirement is mandated by the Act, in cases where
				  deviation from the rule is insubstantial.
Any requests for waiver of the rule shall be made prior to
				  the execution of a grant agreement.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-2 - Eligible Uses

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Eligible uses of the Communities for Maine's Future Program
				  (the Fund) are set forth in this section. Activities must be expended in an
				  eligible downtown or village center and may include but are not limited to:
				  acquisition, demolition, site work, design, construction, and rehabilitation in
				  support of the following project types:
1. Rehabilitation to buildings located in
				designated downtown and village center areas;
2. Streetscapes;
3. Creation of walking trails and other
				recreational amenities;
4.
				Development of facilities in support of the arts and culture, local agriculture
				and crafts relating to furthering the Creative Economy.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-3 - Ineligible Uses

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Ineligible uses of the Communities for Maine's Future Program
				  (the Fund) are set forth in this section. The following activities may not be
				  funded by the Communities for Maine's Future Program (the Fund):
1. Construction or removal of bridges or
				dams, with the exception of the construction or repair of bridges for the
				primary purpose of walking, or bicycling and is required for walking or
				bicycling trail connectivity;
2.
				Planning and Feasibility Studies;
3. Any work related to municipal water, sewer
				or road projects;
4. Improvements
				to private residences;
5.
				Construction of parking garages or decks of any type with the exception of
				those directly related to the support of transit-related activities;
6. Casinos or other Gambling
				Establishments;
7. Golf
				Courses;
8. Marinas;
9. On-going maintenance of existing buildings
				or facilities;
10. Program
				administration, salaries, lobbying and related expenditures;
11. Repayment of existing debt;
12. Supplanting loan or grant funds from
				other state or federal programs such as but not limited to, Rural Development,
				CDBG, EDA, EPA or revenue bonds already approved by the municipality.
13. Any project that violates any state or
				federal environmental laws or regulations; and
14. A project otherwise required by any
				regulatory license of permit condition or any form of mandated mitigation or
				remediation activity.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-4 - Eligible Project Sites

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
To be eligible to receive assistance from the Fund ownership
				  of all Project Sites must be clearly established at the time of submission of
				  the Letter of Intent in one of the following ways:
1. Municipally owned or owned by a recognized
				not-for-profit organization such as a 501(C)(3) and designated for a public
				use;
2. Privately owned and secured
				by a minimum 75 year lease for a public use, unless otherwise expressly covered
				under an existing state statute;
3.
				Privately owned if it is located in a defined downtown or village center area
				that is part of a growth area designated in a Comprehensive Plan adopted by the
				municipality and approved by the State Planning Office under the Growth
				Management Act, and so long as a public benefit such as provision of municipal
				recreational opportunities, affordable housing, public open space or access or
				is realized as a long-term benefit of the project.
4. All project sites must be located in a
				designated downtown or village center which is defined in a local comprehensive
				downtown revitalization work plan adopted by the applicant community which
				includes a definition and a map of the downtown area.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-5 - Prohibition on Multiple Grant Awards

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Eligible applicants for the Fund as defined in §
									1(5) of this Rulemay
				  not apply for, or benefit through a multi-jurisdictional application from more
				  than one grant unless it is determined by the Department that there is
				  insufficient interest in the program after the initial application due
				  date.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-6 - Matching Funds Requirements

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All applicants must certify that they will provide at least
				  one dollar in matching funds for each one dollar expended from the Fund. This
				  is referred to as a 1 to 1 match. The following requirements apply to all
				  matching funds:
1. A minimum 70% of
				all matching funds must be in new, readily available cash commitments to be
				expended on the Project;
2. A
				maximum of 30% of all matching funds may be in the form of firmly documented
				in-kind contributions or funds expended on the Project during the 12 months
				prior to the date of application submission. All non-cash match must directly
				relate to the Project for which assistance from the Fund is sought;
3. The costs associated with the purchase of
				property on which the Project will take place, or the value of donated
				non-public property on which the Project will take place may be counted as cash
				commitments.
4. Matching funds may
				be provided by state, federal, local or private sources.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-7 - Maximum and Minimum Fund Grant Awards

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The minimum Fund grant award will be $25,000 and the maximum
				  Fund grant award will be $400,000.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-8 - Application Process

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Department will conduct an application process consisting
				  of the following steps:
1. Submission
				of a Letter of Intent from all eligible applicants. A completed Letter of
				Intent must be received by the Department no later than the announced due date
				set by the Panel. The Letter of Intent must include the following:
a. Demonstrate the capacity to undertake the
				project with a reasonable prospect of bringing it to a successful conclusion.
				In assessing an applicant's ability to meet the requirements of this paragraph,
				the panel may consider all relevant factors, including but not limited to the
				applicant's level of debt; fund-raising ability; past economic and community
				development activities; grants from federal, state or local sources; previous
				historic preservation, rehabilitation or enhancement activity; organizational
				history; scope of economic or revitalization vision; and evidence of success in
				previous efforts.
a. A general
				description of the proposed project, projected project timeline, and design
				work completed to date.
b.
				Identification of anticipated sources of matching funds and description of the
				timeframe for final commitment.
c.
				Certification that the applicant's comprehensive plan is determined by the
				Executive Department, State Planning Office to be consistent with 30-A M.R.S.A.
				§4326 subsections 1 to 4 and that it has been adopted by the
				municipality.
d. Submission of an
				comprehensive downtown revitalization work plan adopted by the applicant
				community which includes a definition and a map of the downtown area.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-9 - Selection Process

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The selection process shall consist of the following
				  steps:
1. Department staff shall
				undertake the initial threshold review of applications;
2. The Panel shall review all applications,
				determine the final scores, select finalists and allocate funding.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-10 - Scoring Criteria

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Panel will use the following scoring criteria and point
				  totals for making awards:
1. The
				economic significance of the proposed project to the immediate vicinity and to
				the State as a whole: 15 points
2.
				The value of the proposed project with respect to historic preservation and
				rehabilitation and level of compatibility with historic community character: 15
				points
3. The value of the proposed
				project with respect to downtown revitalization: 15 points
4. The value of the proposed project to
				encourage or accomplish sustainable, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented or
				transit-oriented development: 5 points
5. The extent to which the proposed project
				meets or exceeds minimum energy efficiency standards, utilizes green building
				practices or materials, or both: 5 points
6. The value of the proposed project with
				respect to tourism promotion and development; 10 points
7. The degree of community support for the
				proposed investment: 10 points; and
8. The extent to which the proposed project
				involves partnerships and meets multiple criteria for benefits: 5
				points
9. Related public funding
				sources supporting the project:
% which all firm commitments exceed minimum 100%:
Up to 15% - 1 point
16% - 30% - 2 points
31% - 50% - 3 points
More than 50% - 5 points
In addition to evaluating the proposals using the scoring
				  system established above, the Panel shall consider the following criteria and
				  point totals in reviewing a proposal:
1. The level to which a proposal supports the
				open space or recreation objectives, or both, of a local comprehensive plan: 3
				points
2.
a. The extent to which a project is
				consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan that meets the standards of the
				laws governing growth management pursuant to Title 30-A, chapter 187: 1 point
b. The extent to which a project is
				consistent with a strategic plan for downtown or village center revitalization:
				1 point
c. The extent to which a
				project is consistent with any relevant regional economic development plan or
				other relevant regional plan: 1 point
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-11 - Project Development Phase

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Following notification of funding by the Panel a specialist
				  from the Department will be assigned by the Department to work with all
				  successful applicants. The specialist will assist the community in the Project
				  Development Phase consisting of the following steps:
1. Providing the Department with written
				documentation to satisfy the requirements of M.R.S.A. Title 30-A, section
				5203;
2. Documenting compliance
				with all applicable local, state and federal environmental laws, requirements
				and permits;
3. For all applicable
				projects to be undertaken in floodplains or flood prone areas, documentation of
				participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, in good standing, with
				an up to date floodplain management ordinance in effect. Pursuant to Executive
				Order 11988, all Fund expenditures must comply with FEMA
				requirements.
4. Submission of a
				letter from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission stating that the project
				will have no adverse affects and will be in full compliance.
5. Submission of plans, permits,
				specifications and other documents required by the Department;
6. Completion of contract
				documents;
7. Successful applicants
				have a maximum six month period after notification of funding to complete the
				Project Development Phase. Failure to meet this timeframe may result in the
				notification of funding being revoked.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-12 - Applicability of State Laws

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All state laws, rules and regulations will apply to Projects
				  receiving assistance from the Fund.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 23 - COMMUNITIES FOR MAINE'S FUTURE BOND PROGRAM RULES › Section 498-23-13 - Waiver of Rule

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Department may waive any requirement of this rule, except
				  to the extent that the requirement is mandated by the Act, in cases where
				  deviation from the rule is insubstantial. Any requests for waiver of the rule
				  shall be made prior to the execution of a grant agreement.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 2002 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-30-1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
CDBG
				OBJECTIVES
All CDBG funded activities must meet one of the three
				  National Objectives of the program. These objectives are:
Benefit to low and moderate income persons,
										 Preventing or eliminating slums or blights,
					 or
										 Meeting community development needs having a
					 particular urgency.
The Maine CDBG Program serves as a catalyst for local
				  governments to implement programs which meet one of the three National
				  Objectives, and:
are part of a long-range community
					 strategy;
										 improve deteriorated residential and business
					 districts and local economic conditions,
										 provide the conditions and incentives for further
					 public and private investment,
										 foster partnerships between groups of municipalities,
					 state and federal entities, multi-jurisdictional organizations and the private
					 sector to address common community and economic development problems,
					 and
										 minimize development sprawl consistent with the State
					 of Maine Growth Management Act, and support the revitalization of downtown
					 areas.
B.
METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION
DECD, through the Office of Community Development (OCD),
				  offers programs to assist municipalities to achieve their community and
				  economic development objectives. The 2002 Program Statement provides a
				  description of the selection criteria that OCD will use to allocate CDBG funds
				  among communities. Programs are grouped under three broad categories -
				  Community Development, Economic Development and Planning.
1.
Community Development
a. Housing Assistance Grants
b. Public Facility Grants
c. Public Infrastructure
				Grants/Loans
d. Public Service
				Grants
e. Downtown Revitalization
				Program
f. Downtown Initiative
				Grants
g. Urgent Need
				Grants
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 2002 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-30-2 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
HOUSING
				ASSISTANCE GRANTS
The Housing Assistance Grant (HA) Program provides funding to
				  address housing problems of low and moderate-income persons.
1.
Special Threshold Criteria and
				Certifications:
Housing Assistance Program funds will be distributed
				through an annual grant application selection process with two eligible funding
				categories, Housing Rehabilitation and Innovative Housing Projects. Applicants
				may only apply in one category.
(a)
Eligible Activities:
i Eligible
				activities under Housing Rehabilitation are rehabilitation of occupied or
				vacant single family or multi- family housing units and Relocation
				Assistance.
ii Eligible activities
				under Innovative Housing Projects include Acquisition, Alternative Housing,
				Code Enforcement, Conversion of Non-Residential Structures, Demolition, Down
				Payment Assistance, First Time Homebuyer's Programs, Historic Preservation,
				Lead Based Paint Removal, New Housing Construction, Provision of Potable Water
				or Sewer Systems, Relocation Assistance, and Removal of Architectural Barriers
				and must be directly related to assisting or creating LMI residential housing
				units.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 2002 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-30-3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Development Fund (DF) Program provides gap funding to
				  local governments to assist businesses to create or retain jobs for low and
				  moderate-income persons. DF funds may not be used for refinancing of
				  debt.
1.
Threshold
				Criteria:
(a) At least 51% of the jobs
				created or retained as a result of DF expenditures proposed by the applicant
				must be taken by persons of low and moderate income.
(b) Jobs created/retained must be in the
				community applying for the DF; be new jobs to that community, and not be
				associated with any other branches of the assisted business in another
				community. Transfer positions cannot be counted toward the job
				creation/retention requirements in the community applying for DF
				assistance.
(c) The targeted cost
				per job created or retained with DF funds is $10,000.
(d) Complete the required DF application
				materials.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 2002 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-30-5 - REDISTRIBUTION OF GRANT FUNDS & PROGRAM INCOME

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This section describes the methods by which undistributed
				  funds, disencumbered funds, additional funds received from HUD, and program
				  income will be redistributed.
A.
ADMINISTRATIVE REDISTRIBUTION OF GRANT FUNDS
1.
Local Government Grants from the
				State:
Local governments receiving grants as a result of the 2002 CDBG
				program but failing to have their projects substantially underway (staff hired,
				environmental review complete, program costs obligated) within twelve months of
				the grant award, may have their grant rescinded by DECD. Unexpended grant funds
				may be added to any open CDBG contract, used to make additional awards in any
				2002 CDBG program, or added to the available monies for the 2002 or 2003
				competition.
Unexpended funds remaining in the grantee's CDBG account at
				  grant closeout, funds remaining in a grantee's award but not drawndown upon
				  grant closeout and funds returned to DECD because of disallowed costs may be
				  added to any open CDBG contract, used to make additional awards in any 2002
				  CDBG program or added to the available monies for the 2002 or 2003
				  competition.
2.
Unallocated State Grants To Local Governments:
Unallocated grant funds
				resulting from lack of adequate program competition or demand in any of the
				available 2000 CDBG programs may be added to any open CDBG contract, used to
				make additional awards in any 2002 CDBG program or added to the available
				monies for the 2002 or 2003 competition.
3.
Basis for Redistribution:
The decision to redistribute funds will be made after staff evaluation of the
				following: the total funds available, requests for additional funding from
				current CDBG grantees, any applicants that received scores above the specified
				point threshold in 2002 competitions but did not receive funding and the
				possibility of holding additional competitions during the 2002 Program. In all
				cases, these additional competitions and the subsequent programs developed will
				be subject to the 2002 Program Statement.
4.
Development Fund Program
				Repayments:
DF loan repayments to DECD will be used to capitalize a
				revolving loan fund for the purpose of making additional DF program
				awards.
5.
Micro-Loan
				Program Repayments:
ML loan repayments to DECD will be used to fund
				additional ML awards during the current program or in future program
				years.
6.
Public
				Infrastructure Program, Economic Development Infrastructure Program and
				Business Assistance Program Repayments:
PI, EDI and BA loan repayments
				will be used to fund additional future awards within their specific program
				categories under which the original award was made.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 2002 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-30-6 - APPEALS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant wishing to appeal DECD's decision regarding
				  their 2002 award may do so by submitting an appeal letter to the Commissioner
				  of The Department of Economic and Community Development within fifteen (15)
				  days of grant announcement.
Appeals of award decisions are restricted to errors of fact
				  or procedure. Appeals in the areas of judgment regarding qualitative scoring
				  will not be entertained. In the case of a successful appeal, funds will be
				  reserved for the project from available or subsequent CDBG funds.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: 2002 FINAL STATEMENT › Section 498-30-7 - AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM STATEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The State may amend the 2002 Program Statement from time to
				  time in accordance with the same procedures required for the preparation and
				  submission of the program statement. The amendment process will be guided by
				  the State of Maine's Administrative Procedures Act.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 31 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2003 PROGRAM STATEMENT › Section 498-31-1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
CDBG
				OBJECTIVES
All CDBG funded activities must meet one of three National
				  Objectives of the program. These objectives are:
Benefit to low and moderate income persons,
					 
										 Preventing or eliminating slums or blights, or
					 
										 Meeting community development needs having a
					 particular urgency.
The Maine CDBG Program serves as a catalyst for local
				  governments to implement programs which meet one of the three National
				  Objectives, and:
Are part of a long-range community strategy;
					 
										 Improve deteriorated residential and business
					 districts and local economic conditions; 
										 Provide the conditions and incentives for further
					 public and private investments; 
										 Foster partnerships between groups of municipalities,
					 state and federal entities, mutli-jurisdictional organizations, and the private
					 sector to address common community and economic development problems; and
					 
										 Minimize development sprawl consistent with the State
					 of Maine Growth Management Act, and support the revitalization of downtown
					 areas.
B.
METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION
DECD, through the Office of Community Development (OCD),
				  offers programs to assist municipalities to achieve their community and
				  economic development objectives. The 2003 Program Statement provides a
				  description of the selection criteria that OCD will use to allocate CDBG funds
				  among communities. Programs are grouped under three broad categories -
				  Community Development, Economic Development, and Planning.
1.
Community Development
a. Housing Assistance Grants
b. Public Facility Grants
c. Public Infrastructure
				Grants/Loans
d. Public Service
				Grants
e. Downtown Revitalization
				Program
f. Urgent Need
				Grants
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 31 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2003 PROGRAM STATEMENT › Section 498-31-2 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
HOUSING
				ASSISTANCE GRANTS
The Housing Assistance Grant (HA) Program provides funding to
				  address housing problems of low-and moderate-income persons.
1.
Special Threshold Criteria and
				Certifications:
Housing Assistance Program funds will be distributed
				through an annual grant application selection process with three eligible
				funding categories, Housing Rehabilitation, Innovative Housing Projects and
				Housing Repair Network. Applicants may only apply in one category.
(a)
Eligible Activities:
i Eligible activities under Housing
				Rehabilitation are rehabilitation of occupied or vacant single-family or
				multi-family housing units, same site replacement housing and relocation
				assistance.
ii Eligible activities
				under Innovative Housing Projects include: acquisition, alternative housing,
				code enforcement, conversion of non-residential structures, demolition, down
				payment assistance, first time homebuyer's programs, historic preservation,
				lead based paint removal, new housing construction, same site replacement
				housing, provision of potable water or sewer systems, relocation assistance,
				and removal of architectural barriers and must be directly related to assisting
				or creating LMI residential housing units.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 31 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2003 PROGRAM STATEMENT › Section 498-31-3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Development Fund (DF) Program provides gap funding to
				  local governments to assist businesses to create or retain jobs for low- and
				  moderate-income persons. DF funds may not be used to refinance existing
				  debt.
1.
Threshold
				Criteria:
(a) At a minimum, 51% of the
				jobs created or retained as a result of the DF project must be taken by persons
				of low and moderate income. Jobs created/retained must be in the community
				applying for the DF, be new jobs to that community, and not be associated with
				any other branches of the assisted business located in another community.
				Transfer positions cannot be counted toward the job creation/retention
				requirements in the community applying for DF assistance.
In the event
				that job creation requirements are not met, the Community implementing the CDBG
				activities will be responsible for immediate repayment of all CDBG funds to the
				State.
(b) The targeted cost
				per job created or retained with DF funds is $10,000.
(c) Complete the required DF application
				materials.
Code of Maine Rules › 19 - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › 498 - OFFICE OF TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 31 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2003 PROGRAM STATEMENT › Section 498-31-4 - PLANNING

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANTS
The Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program provides funding
				  to communities or community partnerships that have clearly identified a local
				  community or economic development problem and lack the resources to develop a
				  strategy for solving that problem.
1.
Threshold Criteria and Certifications:
Community Planning Program
				funds will be distributed through an annual grant application selection
				process.
(a)
Eligible
				Activities:
CPG funds may be used for planning only activities that will
				include studies, analysis, data gathering, preparation of plans and maps, and
				identifications of actions that will implement plans. Engineering,
				architectural, and design costs related to specific projects are not
				eligible.
(b)
Project
				Benefit:
The program activities must meet one of the CDBG Program's
				national objectives. The outcome of the planning activities, if implemented,
				must provide either a benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, or prevent
				or eliminate slum or blighting conditions.