Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-7.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 17-7.5 - Funding for services and program facilities

(1) The AAA may distribute funds received from the department to a public or private nonprofit agency for construction, acquisition, remodeling, leasing or renovation of a facility, including a mobile facility, to be a focal point for providing programs or services.

a. In distributing these funds, the AAA shall obtain the approval of the commission before contracting for the construction of a facility.

b. The commission may approve the construction of a facility after considering the views of the AAA and reviewing material from the AAA that documents that there are no suitable facilities available to be a focal point for service delivery.

(2) The AAA may make an award for purchasing or constructing a facility:

a. If there are no suitable facilities for leasing;

b. If the AAA's budget shows that sufficient funds are or will be available;

c. To meet the nonfederal share of the cost of purchase or construction of the facility;

d. For effective use of the facility for the purpose for which it is being acquired or constructed;

e. To pay the cost of professional and technical personnel required for the operation of facilities used to provide services to older individuals under the cost-share terms and conditions set by the department.

(3) Shared facilities. In a facility that is shared with other age groups, funds received from the Act may support only:

a. That part of the facility used by older persons; or

b. A proportionate share of the costs based on the extent of use of the facility for services or programs for the older individuals.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-7.5

ARC 8489B, lAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10