Rule 110-27-1-.08 - Review of Memorandum of UnderstandingEligible recipient's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be reviewed by a grant review team to determine the merit of the MOU and whether such eligible recipient shall receive Signature Community Program grant funds. In determining whether an eligible recipient shall receive a grant award, the grant review team will consider the following factors:
(a) The reasonableness of the budget and proposed timetable, and consideration of factors such as permits, ordinances, inter-jurisdictional cooperation and other funding commitments (i.e., city, county, school, civic association, etc.).(b) An assessment of the impact of the project on the eligible recipient and community, the described need and implementation plan or community strategy. Both positive and negative impacts will be assessed as well as short and long-term impacts.(c) An assessment of the soundness of the strategy outlined in the MOU, including the degree of local commitment. In the case of joint applications, the extent to which all participating communities have committed resources to the project.(d) Other information submitted by the eligible recipient and deemed relevant by the Department.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-27-1-.08
O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-8.
Original grant description entitled "Review of Memorandum of Understanding" submitted May 15, 2006.