1999 Minnesota Statutes

     465.802 Scoring system. 

    In deciding whether to award a grant under section 465.798, 
 465.799, or 465.801, the board shall use the following scoring 
 system: 

    (1) Up to 15 points shall be awarded to reflect the extent 
 to which the application demonstrates creative thinking, careful 
 planning, cooperation, involvement of the clients of the 
 affected service, and commitment to assume risk. 

    (2) Up to 20 points shall be awarded to reflect the extent 
 to which the proposed project is likely to improve the quality 
 of the service and to have benefits for other local governments. 

    (3) Up to 15 points shall be awarded to reflect the extent 
 to which the application's budget provides sufficient detail, 
 maximizes the use of state funds, documents the need for 
 financial assistance, commits to local financial support, and 
 limits expenditures to essential activities. 

    (4) Up to 20 points shall be awarded to reflect the extent 
 to which the application reflects the statutory goal of the 
 grant program. 

    (5) Up to 15 points shall be awarded to reflect the merit 
 of the proposed project and the extent to which it warrants the 
 state's financial participation. 

    (6) Up to five points shall be awarded to reflect the 
 cost/benefit ratio projected for the proposed project. 

    (7) Up to five points shall be awarded to reflect the 
 number of government units participating in the proposal. 

    (8) Up to five points shall be awarded to reflect the 
 minimum length of time the application commits to implementation.

    HIST: 1994 c 587 art 8 s 11