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

Universal Citation: 19 ME Code Rules ยง 498-23-10

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 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

3. The current and anticipated demand for use and diversity of uses of the site: 3 points

4. Any additional benefits that contribute to the character of the town or region in which the project is situated, including the rehabilitation of mills and other significant buildings in the community: 3 points

5. The degree of collaboration with partners, both private and public, including nonprofit entities and private businesses and developers: 3 points

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