§ 49-1334 — Evaluation criteria for water conservation programs and projects from the water conservation grant fund; procedures

The authority shall determine the order and priority of water conservation programs and projects proposed to be funded in whole or in part with monies from the water conservation grant fund based on the following, as applicable:

1. The extent to which the water conservation program or project achieves one or more of the results prescribed by section 49-1332, subsection A.

2. The costs and benefits of the water conservation program or project, including environmental costs and benefits.

3. If the water conservation program or project is eligible for funding from the long-term water augmentation fund established by section 49-1302 or the water supply development revolving fund established by section 49-1271 and if the nature of the water conservation program or project makes funding from the long-term water augmentation fund or the water supply development revolving fund impractical.

4. The ability to provide multiple benefits.

5. The degree to which the water conservation program or project will maximize or leverage multiple available funding sources, including federal funding.

6. The qualifications and capacity of an applicant.

7. The feasibility of the water conservation program or project.

8. Public comments.