1. 1 Consideration of the Eligibility Criteria, Scoring Criteria and Evaluation Process for the Reuse Assistance Grants Program FY 2007/08 and 2008/09 November 7, 2006 Agenda Item 9 Committee Item E

2. 2 Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be a local public agency Project specifically targets reuse Commitment of matching funds

3. 3 Scoring Criteria: #1) General Review Criteria (90 points) Need (25) Goals and objectives (20) Work plan (10) Evaluation (5) Budget (10) Application completeness (5) Recycled-content purchasing policy (15)

4. 4 Scoring Criteria: Key Priority Wastes/Innovative Projects (7)  Projects targeting key priority wastes  Projects that are ground breaking and/or have a unique approach to reusing.  Projects that transform how daily business is conducted or structured. Vocational/Job skills (3) #2) Preference Criteria (10 points)

5. 5 Preference Criteria: Innovative Programs Kenter Canyon Charter School

6. 6 Evaluation Process: GAU conducts initial completeness review Panel of 3 staff review & evaluate applications Panel discuss scores Final scores are averaged and ranked Board considers agenda item

7. 7 Options For The Board: Direct staff to issue a Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) in accordance with the recommended approaches discussed in this item … Direct staff to revise the eligibility and scoring criteria and evaluation process of applying funds; Direct staff to bring the item back to the Board for subsequent consideration.

8. 8 Questions?

9. 9 Comparison of General Criteria CURRENTPROPOSED General Review Criteria (90 Points) General Review Criteria (75 Points) Need (25) Goals and objectives (20) Work plan (10) Evaluation (5) Budget (10) Application completeness (5) Recycled-content purchasing policy (15) Need (25) Goals and objectives (20) Work plan (6) Evaluation (5) Budget (6) Application completeness (5) Recycled-content purchasing policy (8) Minimum Points 65Minimum Points 55

10. 10 Comparison of Preference Criteria CURRENTPROPOSED Preference Criteria (10 Points) Preference Criteria (25 Points) Key Priority Wastes/Innovative Projects (7)  Projects targeting key priority wastes  Projects that are ground breaking and/or have a unique approach to reuse.  Projects that transform how daily business is conducted or structured. Vocational/Job skills (3) Key Priority Wastes/Innovative Projects (15)  Projects targeting key priority wastes  Projects that are ground breaking and/or have a unique approach to reusing.  Projects that transform how daily business is conducted or structured. Vocational/Job skills (5) New Applicants (5)