Section 4487 - Acquisition, Renovation, and Construction Costs(a) Eligible Costs. Acquisition, renovation, and construction costs incurred during the contract period will be eligible for funding. All such costs must be supported by appropriate invoices, purchase orders, cancelled warrants, and other records. Non- construction or nonacquisition costs including but not limited to direct project administration, preparation of plans and specifications, and appraisals shall not exceed 25% of funds awarded. Examples of eligible costs include:
(1) Preliminary costs: Costs such as construction plans, appraisals, and acquisition negotiations incurred after the date of appropriation, provided that a contract for the project is executed by the state and the applicant.(2) Signs and interpretive aids: Costs of signs, display boards, or other minor interpretive aids relating to the project.(3) Construction: Cost of all necessary construction activities, from site preparation such as demolition, excavation, and grading to the completion of a structure or facility.(4) Acquisition: Costs of acquiring real property, which may include the purchase price of the property, appraisals, surveys, preliminary title reports, escrow fees, title insurance fees, and court costs of condemnation.(5) Relocation costs: Relocation costs are allowable for projects that result in displacement of any person and/or business. The applicant must comply with the requirements of the State Relocation Act (Chapter 16 Government Code, Section 7260 et seq.) even when relocation costs are not claimed for reimbursement.(6) Other expenditures: In addition to the major categories of expenditures, reimbursements may be made for miscellaneous costs necessary for execution of the project, such as, communications, and hazard and liability insurance to cover personnel and/or property.(b) Ineligible Costs. Costs that are not required to acquire, renovate, construct, or equip a Youth Center or Youth Shelter shall be ineligible for funding under the Act.
The following is a nonexclusive list of ineligible costs:
(1) Ceremonial or ribbon cutting expenses(2) Expenses for publicity(3) Bonus payments of any kind(4) Charges for contingency reserves or other similar reserves(5) Charges in excess of the lowest bid, when competitive bidding is required by the state or the applicant, unless the state agrees in advance to the higher cost(6) Charges for deficits or overdrafts(7) Taxes for which the applicant would not have been liable(8) Charges incurred contrary to the policies and practices of the applicant(10) Damage judgments arising from acquisition, construction or equipping of a youth center or youth shelter, whether determined by judicial process, arbitration, negotiation, or otherwise(11) Services, materials, or equipment funded under any other state program(12) Cost of discounts not taken(13) Travel claimed when no work time was claimed for the same period(14) Unapproved cost overruns, exceeding the amount specified in the contract(15) The surcharge payable by the applicant for a project in which there is federal participation.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 4487
1. New section filed 1-11-90; operative 1-11-90 (Register 90, No. 4). Note: Authority cited: Section 1712(b), Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 2001, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 1-11-90; operative 1-11-90 (Register 90, No. 4).