S.D. Admin. R. 74:05:10:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:05:10:10 - Factors for decision making

In exercising its discretion in determining whether to award funding to a proposal, the board may consider the factors described in this section. Applicants shall compete against other applicants requesting funds and the board shall award funding based on the degree to which each project satisfies the statutory guidelines found in SDCL 46A-1-84. Neither satisfying the statutory guidelines nor satisfying the statutory guidelines to a higher degree than other projects requires the board to fund a project. The decision-making factors in alphabetical order are as follows:

(1) Area to be served;

(2) Available program funds;

(3) Business plan review;

(4) Compliance with applicable permits and regulations;

(5) Debt service capability;

(6) Economic impact;

(7) Local contribution;

(8) Other funding sources;

(9) Rates;

(10) Readiness to proceed;

(11) Regionalization or consolidation of facilities; and

(12) Technical feasibility.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:05:10:10

17 SDR 7, effective 7/22/1990; 19 SDR 61, effective 10/25/1992; 23 SDR 12, effective 7/30/1996; 28 SDR 95, effective 12/19/2001.

General Authority: SDCL 46A-1-84.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-6-85, 46A-1-82 to 46A-1-84.