Scoring rubric and evaluation process design
Summary
Committee members found the draft scoring sheet too subjective and missing key data like property values. They agreed to add taxable values, calibrate scores, and possibly separate easement and fee purchases into different ranking tracks.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Better scoring could stretch the $42 million fund further by steering money to cost-effective conservation easements.
Property owners applying to the program get a fairer, more transparent evaluation; taxpayers get better value for conservation dollars.
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