(a) AAAs may use Title IIIB funds to contract with public or private nonprofit agencies, or directly provide services when a waiver pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3027(a)(10) has been granted, for any of the following purposes: (1) The acquisition or alteration/renovation of existing facilities, or the construction of new facilities, to serve as MPSCs.(2) Assistance in the operation of MPSCs by meeting all or part of the costs of compensating professional and technical personnel required for operation.(b) For the purposes of this article the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Acquisition" or "acquiring" means obtaining ownership of an existing facility, in fee simple or by lease for 10 years or more, for use as a MPSC.(2) "Alteration/renovation" or "altering/renovating" means making any of the following to an existing facility: (A) Modifications that are necessary for the facility's effective use as a MPSC.(C) Expansions that are not in excess of double the square footage of the original facility and all physical improvements.(3) "Construction" or "constructing" means either of the following: (A) Building a new facility, including the costs of land acquisition and architectural and engineering fees.(B) Making modifications to or in connection with an existing facility which are in excess of double the square footage of the original facility and all physical improvements.(c) In making awards for MPSC activities, and AAA shall ensure that all of the following are met: (1) The requirements specified in 45 CFR 1321.75.(2) Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on the facility will be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing for similar work in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor.(3) The facility will not be used and is not intended to be used for sectarian use or as a place for religious worship.(4) Special consideration is given in designating MPSCs as focal points pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3026(a)(3).(d) The bonding requirements specified in 45 CFR 92.36(h) shall apply to awards for construction and alterations or renovations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 7550
1. New article 3 (sections 7550-7562) and section filed 10-6-97; operative 11-5-97 (Register 97, No. 41). Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3030(b), 3026(a)(3) and 3027(a)(14); and 45 CFR 92.36(h), 1321.3 and 1321.75.
1. New article 3 (sections 7550-7562) and section filed 10-6-97; operative 11-5-97 (Register 97, No. 41).