Section 3035.60  Selection Criteria

a)         The following criteria will be taken into consideration by the Department in evaluating and selecting projects for funding.  Numerical values will be established for each of the criteria as follows:

1)         Financial Cooperation – financial participation by the Local Agency. (0-10)

2)         Projected Usage – demand for and anticipated usage of the proposed facility.  (0-25)

3)         Impact on Business – impact on privately owned boating related business in the area.  (0-5)

4)         Site Suitability – site related conditions and design features relating to the proposed development grant.  (0-20)

5)         Program Suitability – is the proposed project in line with the overall purpose of the grant program?  (0-10)

6)         Ability to Maintain – capability of the applicant to operate and maintain the facility.  (0-10)

7)         User Fees – are user fees being charged; are they fair and equal; are charges the same for residents and non-residents of sponsor's jurisdiction? (0-5)

8)         Cost/Benefit Assessment and User Input Justification – is project justified by local plan or user study reflecting public input and anticipated use level?  (0-8)

9)         Water Body Served – priority given to providing boater access to major bodies of water in Illinois. (0-15)

10)       Current Access Availability – initial access to body of water given priority. (0-7)

b)         The Department will review, evaluate and prioritize the applications utilizing the criteria listed above.  Awarding of grants is on a competitive basis and made under authority and directive of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources.  In arriving at a final determination, the Director will consider the recommendations of Department staff and the criteria listed above.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 16482, effective November 2, 2023)