Section 3035.430  Priorities in Library Grant Construction Proposals

a)         Library grant funds for library building construction in any one application round will be awarded according to the following priorities:

1)         Remodeling for accessibility, with conditions as stated in subsection (b) of this Section.

2)         A maximum of $1 million and no less than 10% of available funding in a fiscal year will be allocated for mini-grants for public libraries.

3)         Projects involving new construction, additions to and/or remodeling of existing buildings, energy conservation projects, conversions, technology wiring and renovation projects, including projects involving shared use of public facilities.

b)         The cost of a parking lot can be included in the total project cost funded for remodeling for accessibility projects, but grant funds will not be allocated solely for a parking lot project unless it is for accessibility for the disabled (ramps, curbs, doors, etc.).

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