Section 3035.400  Program Purpose

To establish a program of matching State grants to aid in paying for the construction costs of public libraries and facilities for library systems within Illinois.  Local money, except as provided in subsection (c), will be matched by State grants based on the category of grant as follows:

a)         Remodeling for Accessibility.  Special projects where 70%-100% of total project funds are to be used specifically for remodeling an existing building as outlined in Section 3035.470.  The State's share shall be a maximum of 50% of the project's total cost, subject to the restrictions in Section 3035.435(c).

b)         Projects involving new construction, additions to and/or remodeling of existing buildings, conversion of buildings not currently used for library services, energy conservation projects, security systems, technology wiring and renovation projects, including projects involving shared use of public facilities.  The State's share shall be a maximum of 50% of the project's total cost, subject to the restrictions in Section 3035.435(c).  For shared use public facilities, the costs allocated to the public library portion of the building are the only costs eligible for reimbursement under this grant program, as stipulated in Section 3035.480.

c)         Mini-grants.  These projects include, but are not limited to, new carpeting, new furnishings, remodeling, energy conservation, security systems, technology wiring and interior or exterior painting.  Libraries receiving mini-grants must address legal requirements for making the building accessible to the handicapped.  There is no local match required for mini-grants.

(Source:  Added at 32 Ill. Reg. 9666, effective June 23, 2008)