§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  the minimum required accessible parking spaces as stipulated in the Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400.310(c)(1)) can be included for remodeling for accessibility projects. The costs covered include the grading, surfacing, striping and signage for the designated parking spaces.

 

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 12385, effective July 18, 2012)