18A:74-20 Project costs eligible for grants.
7. The following project costs shall be eligible for grants, at the discretion of the President, when incurred after the date of project approval, or after such date as is indicated in paragraphs 3 and 5 of this section:
a. Construction of new buildings to be used for public library purposes.
b. Expansion, rehabilitation or acquisition of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes.
c. Expenses (other than interest and the carrying charge on bonds) related to the acquisition of land on which there is to be construction of new buildings or expansion of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes which are incurred within the three fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which the project is approved by the President, provided such expenses constitute an actual cost or a transfer of public funds in accordance with the usual procedures generally applicable to all State and local agencies and institutions.
d. Site grading and improvement of land on which buildings used for public library purposes are located or are to be located.
e. Architectural, engineering, consulting and inspection services related to the specific project for which application for financial assistance is made, provided the costs of such services are incurred within three fiscal years preceding the year in which the project is approved by the President.
f. Expenses (other than interest and the carrying charges on bonds) related to the acquisition of existing buildings to be used for public library purposes, provided such expenses constitute an actual cost or a transfer of public funds in accordance with the usual procedures generally applicable to all State and local agencies and institutions.
g. Expenses relating to the acquisition and installation of initial equipment to be located in public library facilities, provided by a construction project, including all necessary building fixtures and utilities, office furniture and public library equipment, such as library shelving and filing equipment, card catalogs, cabinets, circulation desks, reading tables, study carrels, booklifts, elevators and information retrieval devices (but not books or other library materials).
L.1973,c.381,s.7; amended 2001, c.137, s.41.
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