Oregon Statutes 284.753 – Grant, loan and incentive programs; state agencies to apply regional priorities in project funding decisions; factors to consider
In awarding grants, loans or incentive funds for projects undertaken in connection with grant, loan or incentive programs, state agencies listed in ORS § 284.754 (3)(a)(A) to (E) shall, consistent with the programs’ enabling legislation, rules and regulations, use regional priorities for community and economic development as described in ORS § 284.754 in the consideration of project funding decisions and base decisions of which projects to undertake upon whether the project will:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 284.753
- local government: means all cities, counties and local service districts located in this state, and all administrative subdivisions of those cities, counties and local service districts. See Oregon Statutes 174.116
(1) Use regional and community-based problem solving.
(2) Support regional and community-based means of integrating state and local resources and services.
(3) Create jobs in relation to the economy and population of the region directly impacted by the project.
(4) Involve investment of capital in relation to the economy and population of the region directly impacted by the project.
(5) Have community support, as indicated by the support of the governing body of the local government.
(6) Have obtained appropriate land use and environmental reviews and authorizations prior to utilization of funds. [2014 c.82 § 2]