Research Divisions, and the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts. Final aid calculations for Nebraska communities are posted in June of each year. This aid formula provides a way of looking at and resources while at the same time ensuring that local governments provide a level of local resources. DED will incorporate the MEF calculation into the scoring criteria for this program. Each city’s population is multiplied by the average per capita property tax levy for the relevant population group. Then each city’s property tax valuation is multiplied by the state average property tax levy. These numbers are used to make the preliminary determination for state aid under the MEF formula. If a city’s population multiplied by the average per capita property tax levy is greater than the state-wide average levy multiplied by its valuation, the community will earn points. If the difference is negative, no points will be awarded under the MEF scoring criteria for this program. All of the incorporated cities in the state are divided into three population groups: Municipalities with a population of 5,000 inhabitants or more; Municipalities with a population between 800 and 5,000 inhabitants; and Municipalities with a population of 800 inhabitants or less. Populations are based on the last decennial census including those modified by annexations that have taken place since the last census and any special censuses completed by the U.S. Census Bureau. Item 8: Bonus Points: Up to 50 points possible. No minimum points in this section are required in order to meet threshold. Applicant must demonstrate any of the following items at the time of application submittal. These items include: Applicant is designated as an Economic Development Certified Community. For a complete list of communities and additional information the DED website at: . 30 bonus points Applicant is designated as a DED Leadership Community. For a complete list of communities and additional information visit the DED website at: . 30 bonus points The public project will significantly reduce inefficiencies throughout the community in relation to: budget, operations, and project implementations. 20 bonus points.
Research Divisions, and the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts. Final aid calculations for Nebraska communities are posted in June of each year. This aid formula provides a way of looking at and resources while at the same time ensuring that local governments provide a level of local resources. DED will incorporate the MEF calculation into the scoring criteria for this program. Each city’s population is multiplied by the average per capita property tax levy for the relevant population group. Then each city’s property tax valuation is multiplied by the state average property tax levy. These numbers are used to make the preliminary determination for state aid under the MEF formula. If a city’s population multiplied by the average per capita property tax levy is greater than the state-wide average levy multiplied by its valuation, the community will earn points. If the difference is negative, no points will be awarded under the MEF scoring criteria for this program. All of the incorporated cities in the state are divided into three population groups: Municipalities with a population of 5,000 inhabitants or more; Municipalities with a population between 800 and 5,000 inhabitants; and Municipalities with a population of 800 inhabitants or less. Populations are based on the last decennial census including those modified by annexations that have taken place since the last census and any special censuses completed by the U.S. Census Bureau. Item 8: Bonus Points: Up to 50 points possible. No minimum points in this section are required in order to meet threshold. Applicant must demonstrate any of the following items at the time of application submittal. These items include: Applicant is designated as an Economic Development Certified Community. For a complete list of communities and additional information the DED website at: . 30 bonus points Applicant is designated as a DED Leadership Community. For a complete list of communities and additional information visit the DED website at: . 30 bonus points The public project will significantly reduce inefficiencies throughout the community in relation to: budget, operations, and project implementations. 20 bonus points.