Projects shall be evaluated by the Department and the Regional Solutions Teams for whether the project will:

1. (1) Address one or more regional priorities.
2. (2) Support the retention or creation of jobs in the region directly impacted by the project.
3. (3) Not require or rely upon continuing subsidies from the Department for ongoing operations.
4. (4) Help meet the sustainable community objectives as noted in ORS 184.423(2).

5. (5) Be ready for implementation. The project has:

   1. (a) Identified all applicable and required permits within the project schedule.
   2. (b) Committed funding contributions from other public, private, or philanthropic resources.
   3. (c) Demonstrated community support.
6. (6) For economic development projects, be consistent with Oregon Business Development Department strategic plan priorities.

Statutory/Other Authority

OL 2013 c.786 §3

Statutes/Other Implemented

OL 2013 c.786 §3, OL 2014 c.82 §2, 3 & 5

History

OBDD 15-2016, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-16