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all relevant project review or scoring memos, Project Selection Committee meeting minutes, board approval of projects or other related correspondence. Project selection decisions must be supported by the-criteria in 1.4.4. : I.d.4 Project Scoring - Applications will be reviewed and rated basedon the following criteria: ©. Readiness- projects that provide proof of overall feasibility and readiness such as proof of ownership, documentation that 100% of the financing for the project is in place, reasonable construction timeline. e Physica! Impact- projects that are visually prominent downtown, have historic value, are in danger of being lost, bring existing properties into compliance with design guidelines, that are transformative beyond normal maintenance. ¢ Economic Impact- projects leveraging grant funds. with private investment that with the assistance of grant funds. will reduce blight and vacancies, contribute to the economic recovery of downtown, or realize a stabilization or expansion of downtown tax base, businesses and/or jobs. e Goals Achieved - projects that advance the goals and priorities of the community’s Strategic Investment Plan. 1.d.5.. Conflicts of Interest A.conflict of interest is a situation in which an individual's financial, familial, or personal interests come into actual or perceived conflict with theirduties and responsibilities with respect fo program activities or who are in a position to participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, nay obtain a financial interest or benefit from the activity or have an interest in any contract, or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds there under, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. The LPA will submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form to HTFC as soon as they believe a conflict may exist. More information on the Conflict of Interest Policy can be found here: hitps.//her.ny.gov/downtown-revitalization-initiative-drinew-york-forward-nyf-forms Municipal agencies must adhere to Article 18, “Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees,” of the NYS General Municipal Law. For this reason, LPA municipal officers cannot participate in the program as a grant recipient or contractor. 1. e. Design Standards The LPA will develop design guidelines for exterior renovations if the LPA does not already require — participating renovation projects to undergo an architectural or design review process. These guidelines will be consistent with the requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office, Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), and the Community. The LPA will enforce the standards throughout the development process. L. f. Housing Trust Fund Corporation Approval Projects approved locally will be submitted to Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) for review and approval prior to notifying property or business owner of formal funding approval. The submission to HTFC will include: . —. Property address — Owner name — Business name — Project scope of work 20250577— New York Forward (NYF) Schedule B Page 40f9