085-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-1

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 4-1 - Imminent Threat Grants

(a) Upon approval and an emergency declaration by the governor, funds may be allocated from any program category at any time to fund eligible activities that will alleviate an imminent threat to public health or safety that requires immediate resolution and that is of recent origin. A condition will be considered of recent origin if it developed or became urgent within 18 months preceding the application by the community. The imminent threat must be a catastrophic or emergency situation that creates an impending or immediate threat, danger or peril to human health and safety. Situations that result from neglect or lack of maintenance or have gradually become urgent are not considered imminent threats. The grant amount shall not exceed $250,000. Imminent threat grants are funded under National Objective # 3, "Activities designed to meet community development needs having a particular urgency" (See Chapter 1, Section 3 ) and therefore must meet the criteria of that objective.

(b) Any application submitted under this chapter must contain the following:

(i) A cover sheet containing the name of the applicant, contact person, project title, proposed funding level, other sources of funds, and expected start-up and completion dates;

(ii) Documentation concerning the nature and degree of seriousness of the condition requiring assistance;

(iii) Evidence that the CDBG activity is designed to address the imminent threat;

(iv) Information on the timing of the development of the serious condition;

(v) Evidence confirming that the grantee is unable to finance the project on its own, and that other financial resources to alleviate the problem are not available;

(vi) The project location, including a suitable map;

(vii) A detailed budget, including a cost estimate of the activity to be funded with CDBG funds, and the source of all other funding;

(viii) Certification of public participation through the public hearing process (See Chapter 1, Sections 2 and 8 );

(ix) An assessment of probable operation and maintenance costs of the facility or site improvement(s) to be constructed using CDBG funds, and an explanation of how those costs will be funded.

(c) The Wyoming Business Council staff shall review the application and make a recommendation to the Wyoming Business Council that shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the governor. The governor shall make the final decision whether to approve or deny the application.

085-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-1