ATTACHMENT E
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA CONSIDERED
FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
Capital/Bid Requirements - Three bids (at least one being from a Santa Maria contractor) are required by applicants if they are applying for funding to assist with a rehabilitation project and it should be completed within twelve months of receiving funding. If an applicant is applying for acquisition, one appraisal must be submitted, and the acquisition should be completed within twelve months of receiving funding. If new construction, a project estimate would have to be produced and the project must be completed within three yea rs of receiving funding.
Project Readiness - If the project involves acquisition and/or new construction, this means that planning and engineering is advanced enough that, given sufficient funding, construction can begin within a brief time and be completed within three to five years. In addition, zoning and land use entitlements must be in place.
Financial Feasibility - How realistic the budget is, and the ability of the project or program to operate sufficiently based on the budget?
Cost Efficiency - Is the budget efficient, including reasonable costs to develop a capital or housing project or deliver program services? Does the budget effectively accomplish the goals of the project or program without using more funding than necessary to accomplish those goals?
Administrative Capacity - The ability of project team to deliver project results in compliance with complex program regulations and other federal requirements, including agency experience with similar projects, agency experience with Federal grant programs, finance staff experience, and past performance under City projects and/or programs.
Piecemeal Capital Projects - Applicants are recommended to give a detailed list of the items that must be rehabilitated and/or constructed rather than provide applications for smaller amounts. Applicants should do a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of the facility with priorities for phrasing if necessary. It is suggested that prior to applying, applicants prioritize the projects that need to be taken care of and focus on projects that involve health, safety, and code violations/upgrades.
Prior Unexpended Allocations - If an applicant has not spent its CDBG Capital funds from previous fiscal years, the applicant may not qualify. The applicant’s previously funded project must be completed before more monies are allocated for a different project.