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 498-23-1 - Definitions
- Section 498-23-2 - Eligible Uses
- Section 498-23-3 - Ineligible Uses
- Section 498-23-4 - Eligible Project Sites
- Section 498-23-5 - Prohibition on Multiple Grant Awards
- Section 498-23-6 - Matching Funds Requirements
- Section 498-23-7 - Maximum and Minimum Fund Grant Awards
- Section 498-23-8 - Application Process
- Section 498-23-9 - Selection Process
- Section 498-23-10 - Scoring Criteria
- Section 498-23-11 - Project Development Phase
- Section 498-23-12 - Applicability of State Laws
- Section 498-23-13 - Waiver of Rule
Summary
These rules set forth allowable activities for the Communities for Maine's Future Bond Program (the Fund), definitions, prioritization of allowable projects, the process for determining project eligibility and selection process for financial assistance. In accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) held a public hearing regarding the development of these rules on March 16, 2011.
Basis Statement
The Communities For Maine's Future Bond Program, established under 5 M.R.S.A. §13056-D and referred to in this section as "the Fund" is established within the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). DECD shall administer the program to provide funding to eligible Maine communities for downtown or village center community infrastructure projects which promote sustainable development.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. §13056-D
