17-229-106 Me. Code R. § 8
On even numbered years, MaineDOT will send out municipal request packets asking all municipalities to reply with local transportation priorities and to indicate their potential interest regarding the Quality Community Program. Applications will be made available to municipalities that request them in early spring of even numbered years.
Applicants will fill in all sections of the MaineDOT Quality Community Program application form and submit by the appropriate due date with all required signatures and commitments for local participation.
A review committee which may consist of representatives of MaineDOT representing planning, project development, traffic engineering, safety; other State and federal agencies; and individual(s) representing the public, will score eligible project applications based on the criteria outlined in this Rule. MaineDOT will award available Quality Community Program funds in a fair and equitable manner based on eligibility, available funding and the scoring criteria.
A letter of notification is sent to all applicants following final approval of the MaineDOT capital work plan. Successful applicants are required to sign a letter of understanding which includes municipal responsibility for appropriate local financial participation, and other local commitments outlined in the application. Before any project funding is initiated, a final Local-State Agreement will be signed outlining all roles and responsibilities.
17-229 C.M.R. ch. 106, § 8