N.J. Admin. Code § 15:24-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 15:24-2.2 - Types of eligible and ineligible projects

(a) The President and the State Librarian shall consider project(s) or combinations of projects for approval of a grant from Bond Act funds available, or expected to become available, pursuant to the Act. Projects include, but are not limited to:

1. Construction of a new building to be used as a public library;

2. Construction of an addition to an existing building to be used as a public library;

3. Acquisition of land on which there is to be construction of a new building(s) or expansion of an existing building(s) to be used as a public library;

4. Acquisition of a building to be used as a public library;

5. Rehabilitation of an existing building to be used as a public library, which may include, but is not limited to, energy conservation, the creation of innovative and collaborative space for library and community activities, and upgrading or modernizing a facility for compliance with applicable and current local, State, and Federal health and safety standards; and

6. Repair of public library building(s) or designated mechanical system(s), or component(s) within such buildings that are worn, deteriorated, or broken . Repair projects are intended to extend the useful life of a library facility and may include, but are not limited to, roofing, flooring, lighting, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems, and other necessary work to keep the building in efficient operating condition. Simple custodial repair work is not eligible for funding, unless the repair is a part of a larger rehabilitation or expansion project.

(b) The following projects, which are not defined in the Act, are ineligible for a grant:

1. Refurbishing of an existing building (carpeting, painting, etc.) when not part of a rehabilitation project;

2. Simple custodial building maintenance, such as preventative maintenance (inspection of fire extinguishers and alarms, etc.) and minor repairs (for damaged plumbing, wiring, windows, equipment, paint, etc.); and

3. Construction costs relating to non-public library use areas, in cases where a portion of the proposed construction is for use other than for a public library, such as municipal offices or a general municipal meeting room.

N.J. Admin. Code § 15:24-2.2

Adopted by 51 N.J.R. 1610(a), effective 11/4/2019