Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
|
Criteria |
Points |
|
Threshold Requirements |
0 |
|
Demographics |
100 |
|
Feasibility |
120 |
|
Impact |
110 |
|
Strategy |
110 |
|
Regional Bonus |
100 |
|
Total Available Points |
540 |
(1) Threshold
Requirements (In order to be rated and reviewed, an application must meet all
threshold requirements identified below):
a.
The application is from an eligible applicant;
b. The project takes place within a rural
county OR a county with a population of less than 500,000 that shares a border
with a rural county which has endorsed the project and also demonstrates
sufficient quantifiable public benefit (as defined in Section 413-08.07(7)) to
the rural county to qualify as a regional application;
c. (Reserved);
d. The proposed use of funds are for eligible
projects and will be carried out in a manner consistent with the state
constitution, state law and in accordance with the applicant's (or
sub-recipient's) enabling legislation and authority; and
e. The proposed projects are consistent with
local and regional plans developed under the provisions of the Georgia Planning
Act and the Service Delivery Strategies developed in accordance with O.C.G.A.
36-70-08et seq.
f.
The proposed projects are consistent with the minimum recommendations for the
applicant's airport as contained in the 2001 Georgia State Aviation System
Plan, and meet all applicable state and federal aviation regulations.
(2) Demographics (100 Points
Maximum): On an annual basis, demographic scores will be calculated for each
county in the state. For purposes of assigning a demographic score for
applications submitted by multiple applicants or an authority made up of
multiple entities, the highest score from the group of counties which has
endorsed the project or are members of the regional authority will be used.
Applications will be rated and scored against each of the following demographic
factors as calculated by the Department of Community Affairs using the most
recent population, poverty and income estimates:
a. Demographic Need - total population:
Counties will be compared in terms of their total population level. Counties
with a population less than 10,000 will receive 45 points. Counties with a
population between 10,000 and 19,999 will receive 35 points. Counties with a
population between 20,000 and 29,999 will receive 30 points. Counties with a
population between 30,000 and 39,999 will receive 25 points and counties over
40,000 in population will receive 20 points.
b. Demographic Need - percent of people in
poverty: Counties will be compared in terms of the percentage of population
below the poverty level. Counties with an overall poverty rate of 20% or
greater shall receive 40 points. For counties with a poverty rate less than
20%, scores will be obtained by dividing each county's percentage of persons in
poverty by the highest percentage of persons in poverty of any applicant in the
group and multiplying by 40.
c.
Demographic Need - per capita income: Counties will be compared in terms of
their per capita income. Scores will be obtained by dividing each County's per
capita income into the lowest per capita income of any county in the group and
multiplying by 15.
(3)
Project Feasibility (120 Points Maximum) Applications will be awarded
"feasibility" points according to the following scale: poor: 0.0 points; below
average: 30.0 points; average: 60.0 points; good: 90.0 points; excellent: 120
points. The criteria outlined detailed in 413-08.09(3) a.-h. will determine
where on the "Feasibility" Scale an application ranks:
a. The description of the proposed project
and activities are clearly described and documented;
b. The project will generate positive net
public benefits as quantified by an acceptable public cost-benefit analysis,
model or methodology; or a minimum of five letters of intent from potential
users of the airport that represent entities which are significant employers
and investors within the area.
c.
The responsibilities for carrying out each activity are clearly ascribed to a
participating entity and each entity has firmly committed in writing to carry
out its part;
d. Project readiness
concerns are addressed as applicable:
i)
engineering/architectural/environmental,
ii) infrastructure/utility access
issues,
iii) specific investment
commitments,
iv) commitments to fund
operations/maintenance, etc.;
v)
other public and private sector investors are committed and ready to
invest,
vi) all needed real
property is acquired or under option,
vii) environmental, regulatory and liability
concerns addressed (phase 1, government permits, etc.),
viii) administrative capacity is adequate,
and
ix) (soft projects) professional
service providers have adequate credentials and work history,
etc.;
e. For regional
projects, provisions are in place for joint ownership and revenue or cost
sharing;
f. Underwriting analysis
(as applicable) has determined that the:
i)
organizational status of benefiting entity is documented and
reputable;
ii) development
entity's performance and standing is secure in the following areas: capital
management, debt capacity, management character and experience, collateral
value, economic and market conditions;
iii) development entity's proposed development or business plan
uses reasonable assumptions;
iv)
development entity's proposed development team (developer, contractor, property
managers, syndicator, etc.) has a successful record of accomplishment;
and
v) proposed business plan,
marketing strategy and proforma are realistic; and
vi) the development entity will be able to
repay the OneGeorgia assistance (as applicable);
g. Project costs are verified through
original source documents, architectural and engineering reports, or certified
appraisals; and
h. Applicant
certifies that project complies (or will comply) with all applicable federal,
state, and local law and regulations.
(4) Project Impact (110 Points Maximum)
Applications will be awarded "Impact" points according to the following scale:
poor: 0.0 points; below average: 27.5 points; average: 55.0 points; good: 82.5
points; excellent: 110.0 points. In order to determine where on the "impact"
scale a project ranks the following criteria will be analyzed:
a. The number and quality of jobs to be
created or retained;
b. The percent
increase in corporate flight operations, based aircraft and sale of aviation
goods and services at the project airport.
c. The amount of new private leverage and/or
investment;
d. The amount of new
and/or retained taxes to be generated; and
e. The improvement of regional
competitiveness through the project's implementation;
(5) Program Strategy (110 Points Maximum)
Applications will be awarded "Strategy" points according to the following
scale: poor: 0.0 points; below average: 27.5 points; average: 55.0 points;
good: 82.5 points; excellent: 110.0 points. In order to determine where on the
"strategy" scale a project ranks the following criteria will be analyzed:
a. The proposed project will increase the
accessibility of the community by developing new capacity for the area's
corporate and general aviation fleet. In general, the proposed project should
serve at least 85% of the area's corporate aircraft fleet.
b. The proposed project is likely to lead to
indirect local and regional impact by:
i)
attracting related development/investment;
ii)
supporting/enhancing local or regional development strategies and
priorities; and
iii)
supporting/enhancing local or regional institutions and quality of
life;
c. Financial and
programmatic alternatives have been considered for the proposed project and
eliminated or leveraged;
d. The
proposed project supports the overall objectives of the OneGeorgia Authority
and supports the state's development strategy for:
i) rural development;
ii) targeted industries and
sectors;
iii) tourism
development;
iv) environmental
preservation; and
v) regional
impact;
e. For
non-construction projects, no similar studies, plans or documents have been
produced in the last ten years, and if they have, they have been used to the
extent possible and/or are in need of updating or expanding; and
f. The project represents an innovative
approach to the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural
Georgia.
(6) Regional
Bonus (Maximum of 100 Points): Applications will be awarded regional bonus
points and can receive larger grant amounts as described in section
413-08-.10(1) based upon a project's demonstration of significant and
quantifiable regional cooperation or impact using the criteria outlined below:
a. "Regional Cooperation" (60 Points)-The
proposed project is a regional initiative that evidences either:
a) significant multi-jurisdictional
cooperation through ownership by a development authority comprised of multiple
jurisdictions or two or more counties; or
b) a revenue and cost sharing agreement or
other intergovernmental agreement by two or more counties; or
c) a revenue and cost sharing agreement or
other intergovernmental agreement by multiple jurisdictions that results in
regional impacts, benefits, or service delivery and/or;
b. "Regional Impact" (40 points)-The proposed
project will result in significant and quantifiable public benefits and impacts
in multiple rural counties. The benefits must meet or exceed one of the
following thresholds:
a) a substantial net
increase in employment or employment opportunities (with BEST qualified jobs);
b) a substantial net increase in
the tax-base or opportunities for public revenue generation;
c) a substantial increase in business
incubation and development opportunities.
(7) The criteria in this rule (413-08.07) are
designed to assist the OneGeorgia Authority and/or its agent in making a
decision and only constitute minimum standards. Additional factors may be
considered depending on the nature of particular projects and their relative
merit compared to competing proposals and depending on the availability of
funding at the time of application. The decisions made by the OneGeorgia
Authority shall be final and conclusive.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
50-34-8et
seq.
