N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 437.3

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

Section 437.3 - Criteria used in ranking

(a) All projects will be ranked in accordance with the EQBA Rating System. Any changes in the criteria and their relative weights will be proposed by the commissioner each year. Preliminary applications rolled over from the previous grant cycle will be rerated according to the criteria and weights for the grants cycle in which they are being reconsidered.

(b) Criteria which will be considered in ranking projects will generally include the following:

(1) the relationship of the project to statewide, regional and local recreation plans or assessments of need;

(2) the degree to which local recreation deficiencies will be satisfied by the project;

(3) the cost effectiveness of the project in reducing recreation deficiencies and the extent of open space/natural resource protection;

(4) project components that will maximize its use and accessibility, such as length of operating season, inclusion of facilities for disabled patrons beyond that required by State statute, and the degree of access to the facility through the use of mass transportation systems;

(5) the degree to which the project increases access to water-based activities;

(6) social and economic characteristics of the community, and associated impacts;

(7) the ability of the project to both protect and utilize the natural resources in a compatible fashion; and

(8) the ability of the community to follow through with the proposed project in both the construction and operational phases.

(c) In the case of closely ranked projects, other rating factors may be considered by the office in determining projects to be funded. These may include special engineering, environmental and historic preservation concerns, consideration given to creative and innovative projects and particular demographic factors relating to the size, location and financial status of the municipality making the application.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 437.3