In addition to evaluation of a proposed project's compliance with the requirements of OAR 813-140-0050 and taking into consideration the preferences set forth in 813-140-0060, the evaluation of a proposed project may include, but is not limited to, consideration of the following:
- (1) Any conditional or firm funding commitments or efforts to work with other funders to leverage all available resources;
- (2) The readiness of the project to proceed once financing has been committed by the Department;
- (3) In comparison with other proposed projects, the greatest impact on communities;
- (4) Demonstration of realistic financial assumptions, including the need for a loan guarantee or grant funds, and the ability to repay loans;
- (5) The strength of the development team as it relates to the scope of the project;
- (6) Community support for the project as demonstrated by funding or fee waivers, resolution of support, or participation of community groups; and
- (7) Appropriateness and uniqueness of the design of the project in relation to fulfilling the goals of the project and matching the context of the community.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 458.705 - 458.740
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 458.705 - 458.740
History
OHCS 17-2006, f. & cert. ef. 9-15-06
OHCS 5-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-29-06 thru 9-24-06
OHCS 16-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-25-02
OHCS 7-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-30-02 thru 11-25-02