Section 261.65.9. Application review criteria.

Brownfield redevelopment funds will be awarded on a competitive basis. Applications will be reviewed and prioritized based on the following criteria:

        1.            Whether the project meets the definition of a brownfield site.

        2.            Whether alternative forms of assistance have been explored and used by the applicant.

        3.            The level of distress or extent of the problem on the site has been identified.

        4.            Whether the site is on or proposed to be added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s list of CERCLA sites.

        5.            The degree to which awards secured from other sources are committed to the subject site.

        6.            The leveraging of other public and private resources beyond the 75 percent minimum required.

        7.            Type and terms of assistance requested.

        8.            Rationale that the project serves a public purpose.

        9.            The level of economic and physical distress within the project area.

        10.           Past efforts of the community/owner to resolve the problem.

        11.           Ability of the applicant to outline the goals and objectives of the project and describe the overall strategy for achieving the goals and objectives.

        12.           Ancillary off-site development as a result of site remediation.

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