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Table 4-4: Description of Ranking Criteria Used for Each STAPLEE Component2007 Disaster Mitigation Plan, City of Glendale, CaliforniaGENERAL IMPACT SPECIFIC IMPACT DESCRIPTION of GRADING SCALE for EACH IMPACTSocialAcceptanceEffect on Segment of PopulationIs the action item perceived as socially acceptable to a wide segment of the population? Values range from 0 to 3, with 0 =public indifferent to action, 1 = somewhat popular, 2 = popular, 3 = very popular.Is the action item likely to impact (positively or negatively) a particular segment of the population? Values range from -3 to 3with -3 = will negatively impact a segment of the population, 0 = will have no effect, 3 = will have a very positive effect on asegment of the population.Technical Feasibility Is the action feasible given our current knowledge or science? 0 = No, 1 = somewhat, 2 = moderately, 3 = absolutely.Long-Term SolutionIs implementation of this action going to reduce the hazard permanently? 0 = no, 1 = slightly, 2 = somewhat, 3 = yes.AdministrativePoliticalLegalStaffingFunding allocatedMaintenancePublic SupportPolitical SupportState AuthorityLocal AuthorityPossible Legal Action?Is there staff currently at the City doing this work? Does it involve 1 person, or more? The resulting number is a weightedsum of individual components, as described below:Is there staff currently at the City doing this work? 0 = no; 1 = yes, 1 person; 2 = yes, 2 or more but not enough to do theproposed work; 3 = yes, several, enough to get the work done. -1 = City needs to hire someone to do the work; -2 = Cityneeds to hire 2 people to do the work; 3 = City needs to hire several people to get this done.0 = no funding currently allocated; 1 = some funding allocated, need a lot more $, 2 = funding available, enough to do thebasics; 3 = funding available to do the work w/out cutting corners.Does this action require constant maintenance and upgrade? 0 = no, this is a one-time expenditure; -1= some minormaintenance required, -2 = constant maintenance by 1 individual required; -3 = constant maintenance and upgrade required,effort requires 2 more individuals assigned to task.Is the action going to be popular with the public? On a scale from -3 to 3, with -3 = very unpopular; 0 = no public reaction,indifferent; and 3 = very popular.Is the action going to be popular with the Mayor and City Council? On a scale from -3 to 3, with -3 = very unpopular; 0 = noreaction, indifferent; and 3 = very popular.Is there a State mandate or a recommendation to have this done? 0 = no; 1= there is minor State interest in doing this; 2 thereis a strong support at the State level to do this; 3 = there is a State mandate to do this, generally with a target date forimplementationIs there a local mandate or recommendation to implement this action? 0 = no; 1 = there is minor local support to get thisdone, 2 = there is strong local support to get this done; 3 = there is a City mandate to get this done.Is this action likely to get challenged in court? 0 = no; -1 = a small possibility, -2 = yes, some people might object enough togo to court; -3 = yes, expect several neighbors to challenge this in court.Economic Benefit The economic benefits of implementing this action. 0 = no benefit; 1= small benefit, 2 = benefit; 3 = great benefit.CostThe economic costs of implementing this action: 0 = no costs; -1 = small cost, -2 = some cost; 3= very expensive.Outside FundingIs there outside funding available to implement this action? 0 = no; 1 = small amounts of money, not enough to get it done;2= funding available; 3= enough grant money available to get this done.EnvironmentalImpacts on EnviromentConsistent with Community'sEnvironmental GoalsDoes this action have a positive or negative impact on the environment? On a scale from -3 to 3 with -3 = severe negativeimpact on enviroment; 0 = no impact; and 3 = very positive impact on environment.Is the proposed action consistent with Glendale's environmental goals? On a scale from -3 to3 with -3 = goes against all goalsto protect the environment; 0 = has no impact on the local enviromental goals; 3 = is very consistent with Glendale'senvironmental goals.Page 4-27