N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 440.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 440.8 - Rating criteria

(a) All applications will be rated in accordance with the rating system established by the commissioner. Criteria used to rate projects will generally include the following:

(1) the extent to which the project site has suffered from physical deterioration, decay, vandalism, neglect or disinvestment or may be threatened with closure, demolition or inappropriate development;

(2) the relationship of the project to a local, regional and/or statewide planning document or other assessment of need;

(3) the extent to which the project protects, enhances or interprets natural, cultural or historic resources;

(4) the ability of the project sponsor to initiate and complete the project on a timely basis and operate or maintain the completed project; and

(5) program-specific factors established for park, historic preservation and heritage areas and found in sections 441.3, 442.4 and 443.3 of this Title respectively.

(b) In addition, ratings shall take into account annual programmatic and funding priorities as established by the commissioner pursuant to section 439.3 of this Title. Specific rating factors for each grant cycle and their relative weights will be published in the State Register and made available with project applications.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 440.8