Minnesota Administrative Rules

3300.1100 ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.

Subpart 1.

Determination.

The department shall allocate funds by county to eligible grantees with a demonstrated ability to administer and deliver weatherization services. The department shall determine whether or not a grantee has a demonstrated ability to administer and deliver weatherization services by taking into account the criteria in subpart 4. Equal weight shall be given to each of the criteria. The department shall also allocate funds to eligible grantees who have been engaged in contracting for the construction and repair of real property.

Subp. 2.

Contracts.

All contracts between the state and a grantee will run for six months beginning July 1.

Subp. 3.

Termination of grant.

A grant shall be terminated if the department determines, after a public hearing conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings, that the grantee has been ineffective in meeting the purpose of Minnesota Statutes, section 268.37.

Subp. 4.

Criteria.

In making a determination under subpart 3, the department shall evaluate the performance of the grantee and shall consider:

A.

how quickly the weatherization project achieves the goals of Minnesota Statutes, section 268.37;

B.

whether the grantee has adhered to the plan submitted;

C.

the quality of work performed through the grantee; and

D.

the number, qualifications, and experience of staff members of the grantee.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 268.37

Published Electronically:

October 8, 2007