3 Alaska Admin. Code § 198.060

Current through December 21, 2024

Section 3 AAC 198.060 - Application

(a) An applicant must apply for a grant on a form provided by the department.

(b) The application must include

(1) a detailed study outlining how the library space needs of the community and library service area in which the project will be or has been constructed will be met for at least the 10 year period following the date of application;

(2) a detailed description of the project, the associated costs of the project, and the funding sources that will support construction of the project and the operation and maintenance of the public library after construction; and

(3) assurances that

(A) the applicant will provide the local match required by AS 14.56.356 and 3 AAC 198.050;

(B) ownership of a public library to be constructed or to undergo a major expansion with money received under the grant will conform to the requirements of AS 14.56.356 and this chapter; and

(C) the new construction, or existing facility, including the expansion, will be primarily dedicated for use as a library for a period of not less than 20 years or the life of the building, whichever is less.

(c) In addition to the requirements of (b) of this section, if the application for a grant is for the construction or major expansion of a combined facility in which the public library is to be located as part of a municipal or other community facility, the applicant shall submit a copy of a valid agreement between the governing body of the public library, and

(1) the governing body of the community, if the application is for a combined facility in a community building;

(2) the board, committee, or other organization managing or operating the portion of a community facility not used for library purposes, if the application is for a combined facility for which a community is not responsible.

(d) The agreement provided under (c) of this section must clearly delineate the responsibilities of the public library, the community, or other organization, with provisions for

(1) financial responsibility for the maintenance and care of the combined facility;

(2) library personnel;

(3) use of equipment; and

(4) hours of service.

(e) Nothing in this section makes a public or private school library eligible for a grant under AS 14.56.355 and 14.56.356.

3 AAC 198.060

Eff. 1/1/2010, Register 192; am 11/5/2011, Register 200

Authority:AS 14.56.355

AS 14.56.356