Okla. Admin. Code § 35:20-3-22

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:20-3-22 - [Effective until 8/11/2024] Matching grant limitations

(a) The maximum state share of projects funded under the matching grant programs shall be as follows:

(1) The eighty percent (80%) state share for fire-related equipment shall not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).

(2) The eighty percent (80%) state share for fire station construction or improvements shall not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).

(b) Applicants for state matching grant program funds may not apply for both an equipment grant and a fire station grant in the same funding period.

(c) State matching grant program funds may be expended for the purchase or maintenance of fire related equipment and the construction or improvement of structures suitable for fire stations. Applicants shall certify on the application form that the conditions in this section are met when applying for grants for facilities.

(1) No matching grant program funds may be expended or obligated for the purchase of land or construction of fire stations unless all obligations previously incurred for such purposes and to be paid from matching grant program funds have been fully paid and satisfied.

(2) No matching grant program funds shall be expended or obligated for the construction of fire stations unless the eligible participant holds fee simple title, not encumbered by any lien, or holds a lease for a period of not less than ten (10) years, with provisions for renewal of the lease annually, to the land on which it proposes to construct the building. This provision shall not prohibit construction or location of a fire station on land donated in whole or in part for the purpose, and use of matching grant program funds for construction where the donor has reserved right of reversion of such land under stated conditions, if such use is reasonable and appropriate as determined by the Department and the Rural Fire Coordinators.

(3) Matching grant program funds shall be expended under the direction of the chief of the fire department upon duly executed vouchers approved as required by law.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:20-3-22

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2164, eff 6-11-98; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2166, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1113, eff 7-1-10