Factors in evaluating applications
Sec. 21. The board shall consider the following factors in
evaluating applications filed under this chapter:
(1) The level of distress in the surrounding community caused
by the loss of jobs at the vacant military base facility.
(2) The desirability of the intended use of the vacant military
base facility under the plan proposed for the development and
use of the vacant military base facility and the likelihood that
the implementation of the plan will improve the economic and
employment conditions in the surrounding community.
(3) Evidence of support for the designation by residents,
businesses, and private organizations in the surrounding
community.
(4) Evidence of a commitment by private or governmental
entities to provide financial assistance in implementing the plan
for the development and use of the vacant military base facility,
including the application of IC 36-7-12, IC 36-7-13, IC 36-7-14,
IC 36-7-14.5, IC 36-7-15.1, or IC 36-7-30 to assist in the
financing of improvements or redevelopment activities
benefiting the vacant military base facility.
(5) Evidence of efforts to implement the proposed plan without
additional financial assistance from the state.
(6) Whether the proposed military base recovery site is within
an economic revitalization area designated under IC 6-1.1-12.1.
(7) Whether action has been taken by the legislative body of the
municipality or county having jurisdiction over the proposed
military base recovery site to establish an enterprise zone under
IC 5-28-15-11.
As added by P.L.125-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-2005, SEC.62.
Last modified: May 28, 2006