1. a) The SASP shall make property available to eligible recipients on a fair and equitable basis.

2. b) The following factors shall be considered in distributing property:

   1. 1) Relative needs.
   2. 2) Relative resources.
   3. 3) Ability to utilize the property.

3. c) A recipient's relative needs shall be evaluated by determining:

   1. 1) Size and type of program conducted.
   2. 2) Contemplated use and frequency of use.
   3. 3) Critical or urgent need.
   4. 4) Geographical location (i.e., urban, suburban, rural).
   5. 5) Interest and expression of need on the part of the recipient in property available.

4. d) A recipient's relative resources shall be evaluated by determining:

   1. 1) Funding sources.
   2. 2) Availability of funds.
   3. 3) Availability of equipment.

5. e) A recipient's ability to utilize surplus property shall be evaluated by determining:

   1. 1) Length of time of property's contemplated usage.
   2. 2) The time when property can be put into use.
   3. 3) Availability of funds to repair or maintain property in use.
   4. 4) Recipient's ability to select and remove property from the Surplus Distribution Center in a timely manner.
   5. 5) Type, quality, and program compliance of property previously received by recipient.

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 11297, effective July 16, 2024)