Illinois Administrative Code
Title 17 - CONSERVATION
Part 1538 - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
Section 1538.70 - Evaluation Priorities
Universal Citation: 17 IL Admin Code ยง 1538.70
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Awarding of urban and community forestry grants will be determined by a competitive application process. The following criteria will be used to evaluate and select projects from qualified Urban and Community Forestry Project Proposals for grant funding. No special priority is given to any of the following items.
1) The need for the
development of a Comprehensive Urban and Community Forestry Management Plan as
indicated by documented public support.
2) The need for the project outlined in the
proposed Urban and Community Forestry Project Proposal as documented by a
Comprehensive Urban and Community Forestry Management Plan or other long-range
planning document.
3) The need for
the Urban and Community Forestry Project Proposal as indicated by public
support. Public support must be documented by evidence of citizen participation
in urban and community forestry programs, especially participation in the Urban
and Community Forestry Project Proposal or copies of residents' requests for
urban forestry assistance.
4) The
commitment of individuals, businesses and other local organizations to the
Urban and Community Forestry Project Proposal, as demonstrated by attendance at
local participation meetings, volunteer service, funds raised or other in-kind
contributions (based on population).
5) The need for assistance based upon the
receipt of grant funds from the Department for implementing Urban and Community
Forestry Projects within the past five fiscal years.
6) The facilitation of improvements to the
quality of the environment in forests and green space areas within the
applicant's jurisdiction through the improved management and preservation of
the urban/community forest resources for the common good, health, welfare and
safety of the citizens of this State.
7) Increase public awareness.
8) Increase participation of local citizenry
and volunteers.
9) Establishment
and commitment to the management and improvement of the forest resources of the
community.
10) Past grant
performance, if the applicant has previously received funding under this
program.
11) Applications from
local units of government previously not benefiting from the Urban and
Community Forestry Grant Program, unless the previous funding provided evidence
of high risk trees.
12) Inner city
projects that provide a highly visible change in the urban
environment.
b) Special consideration will be given to those Urban and Community Forestry Project Proposals that address:
1) Joint efforts
between two or more local governments that may have regional
implications.
2) Reduction in
energy consumption.
3) Utilization
of waste wood materials, i.e., logs, brush, wood chips, etc.
4) Full or part time employment opportunities
in urban and community forestry and related activities.
5) The development of a new urban and
community forestry program as defined by not being an active part of the
municipality's programs within the past five years.
6) The community's development, appreciation,
and continued awareness of the importance of the urban and community natural
resource.
7) The establishment of
tree boards for facilitating and improving management of urban and community
forest resources.
8) Control,
mitigation and eradication of insect and disease epidemics in urban/community
public forest lands.
9) Reduction
of scientifically documented cases of extreme tree risk conditions that could
be detrimental to citizens.
10)
Development of tree preservation demonstration sites showing accepted tree
protection measures.
11)
Development of tree/utility conflict resolution partnerships.
12) Improvements to inner city reforest and
tree resources.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Illinois may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
