060-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-5 - Application Procedure

(a) Applications. Separate applications shall be prepared for each project. Applicants shall submit three (3) copies of their completed application to the Office. The Office will forward the application to AML for review.

(b) Timing. The Board shall meet on the third Thursday of each July to consider applications for AML funding under this chapter. Applications for the July meeting must be received by the third Thursday of the preceding April.

(c) Renewal of Applications. Applications shall be retained by the Office and may be renewed only by a written request from the applicant received within the time period established in subsection (b) of this section. If applications are not renewed, they shall be destroyed by the Office.

(d) Information Required for All Applications. The following information shall be provided in all applications:

(i) Transmittal cover letter signed by a proper authority of the applicant;

(ii) Documentation showing public support, including documentation of public notice and opportunity for citizen input;

(iii) The amount requested and percentage split of total project costs;

(iv) A full description of the proposed project, specifically including, but not limited to, a phase construction schedule, if applicable;

(v) A detailed project budget delineating all costs of the proposed project and the method by which the project costs were estimated;

(vi) The geographic area and population served directly and indirectly by the project and the percentage of the applicant's population directly served by the project;

(vii) A description of other project funding sources, committed or pending, and the portion of the project cost expected to be funded from each source, including any future funding applications under this chapter. The applicant must submit a funding commitment from all project funding sources, including the applicant, to demonstrate commitment to the project;

(viii) Information to demonstrate the eligibility of the project in accordance with the requirements for AML funding;

(ix) Information to demonstrate the need and importance of the project with regards to the AML funding;

(x) If the applicant is a special district, a copy of the resolution that shows formation of the special district and certification from the Board of County Commissioners that the special district currently exists;

(xi) If the applicant is a joint powers board, a copy of the certificate of organization filed with the Secretary of State, and a copy of an executed joint powers agreement approved by the Attorney General;

(xii) Applications shall be properly executed by the officers of the applicant. A copy of the resolution authorizing the filing of the application shall be attached;

(xiii) A standard resolution on a form provided by the Office;

(xiv) A map and photographs showing the project area, if applicable;

(xv) A financial statement of the applicant, on a uniform "General Financial Information" form provided by the Office that includes, but is not limited to, the following information:

(A) Assessed valuation for the current and two preceding fiscal years;

(B) Total bonded and non-bonded indebtedness, including outstanding principal balance, interest rate, and remaining term;

(C) Total mills levied within the jurisdiction of the applicant for the current and two preceding years; and a breakdown of the mill levy for the current fiscal year;

(D) Sales and use tax imposed within the jurisdiction of the applicant;

(E) A summary of the applicant's total investments and cash balances for the two preceding fiscal years;

(F) The applicant's current water and sewer rates, tap fees, and an indication if water meters have been installed.

(xvii) If an applicant submits multiple applications under this chapter for consideration at one meeting, a priority ranking of the multiple applications must be established by the applicant;

(xviii) The names of any land developers or others whose business ventures will directly benefit in an amount equal to or in excess of 10% of the project cost and a showing whether funding or other assistance has been requested, received or pledged from these sources;

(xix) If the project is needed to meet a federal or state health and safety requirement, provide documentation of the specific requirement(s) and an explanation of how the project addresses the requirement(s);

(xx) Applications submitted by a special district, either standing alone or as a member of a joint powers board, shall provide a written review from the board of county commissioners in any county in which the special district or joint powers board is located. The board of county commissioners shall review:

(A) the ability of the special district to fund the project through bonds,

(B) whether the project is adverse to the needs, plans or general welfare of the county,

(C) whether the special district has met county standards. If any part of the special district lies within five (5) miles of the corporate limits of any city or town, the special district's funding or loan application shall also receive a written review from the governing body of the city or town;

(xxi) Applications shall contain documentation that a public hearing has been held in accordance with footnote 4 of Enrolled Act No. 1 of the fifty-fourth legislature. Evidence of the public hearing shall consist of:

(A) a copy of the notice of public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected locality published at least once a week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the hearing. Said notice should give details of who the applicant is, the project to be funded and the amount of funds requested.

(B) A copy of the minutes of the public hearing reflecting the comments for or against and the number of commentors.

(C) A copy of the affidavit of publication from each newspaper in which the notice of public hearing was printed. In cases that it appears to the Director there is considerable public interest in the project, the Director shall request and the applicant shall provide a written summary of all comments received at the public hearing. In the case of an emergency funding application the hearing requirements must be met before any of the emergency funding award can be disbursed. In the event that this footnote is not continued or similar legislation enacted, this requirement shall be void for applications submitted for consideration under this chapter after the January 15, 1998 meeting.

(e) Preliminary Review. Within 45 working days of receipt of an application, the Office shall notify the applicant, in writing, if the application lacks any of the items required in subsection (d) of this section. The applicant shall have 10 working days to submit the required additional information.

(f) Incomplete Applications. Incomplete applications shall not be presented to the Board for consideration.

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060-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-5