N.M. Admin. Code § 18.31.2.12 - EVALUATION CRITERIA

Grant applications will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria:

A. What is the relationship of the project to the scenic byway? (The relationship of the project to the byway may be one of proximity, impact or function.)

(1) Is proximity to the byway adjacent, less than one mile, or over one mile?

(2) Is there a direct impact to the site caused by the byway designation?

(3) Does the project have a functional relationship to the byway?

B. Who does the project serve?

(1) What is the average daily traffic for the byway?

(2) How will this project serve byway users?

(3) Does the project benefit more than one byway?

C. Public and private commitment and support:

(1) Is there support other than the sponsors? If so, identify supporters and type of support.

(2) Are there contributions of funds, materials, land, or labor in addition to the required 20% matching funds?

(3) Are other investments being made in scenic byway facilities and enhancements?

D. Status of comprehensive planning:

(1) Is this project part of a comprehensive plan for the scenic byway?

(2) Does the plan address facilities and services needed to enhance the user experience?

(3) Does the plan protect the scenic or historic values for which the byway was established?

(4) Did the plan development include public involvement?

E. Status of project planning:

(1) Is there a conceptual plan (site plan or narrative) for the project?

(2) Has NEPA been completed for the project? If not, who is responsible for doing it, and what is the timeline? (For non ground disturbing projects substitute "Is graphic design complete?")

(3) Has survey and design been completed for the project? If not, who is responsible for doing it, and what is the timeline? (For projects such as brochures or signs, substitute "Is there camera ready art?")

(4) What are the projected operation and maintenance costs, and who will be responsible for O&M?

F. Benefit to the community or environment:

(1) Will the project benefit the local community economy?

(2) Will it solve an environmental problem?

(3) Will it provide needed visitor facilities or services that the community does not provide?

(4) Does it solve a health or safety problem?

G. Unique benefits of the project:

(1) Does the project have a multi-cultural emphasis?

(2) Does the project have educational values for natural or cultural resources?

(3) Will the project provide access to people with disabilities?

H. From a national perspective:

(1) Is the project sponsored by multiple states?

(2) Is the project a model for other states?

I. From a Statewide perspective:

(1) Does this project benefit tourism?

(2) Does this project foster economic development?

(3) Does the project implement a State initiative?

(4) Is it a timely companion to another project?

(5) Is there a risk that the sponsor will not be able to follow through with project implementation or funding?

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.31.2.12

Recompiled 11/16/01