Or. Admin. Code § 123-700-0070

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 123-700-0070 - Eligible Projects and Project Costs

(1) Eligible projects under the Program include:

(a) Construction of new Child Care Facilities;

(b) Renovation, expansion, repair, modernization, or retrofitting of an existing Child Care Facility;

(c) Renovation, expansion, repair, modernization or retrofitting of existing facilities to establish a Child Care Facility;

(d) Acquisition of property to be used to establish a Child Care Facility that will not be used as a private domicile; and

(e) Planning Projects conducted for the purpose of completing a project described under section (1)(a)-(d) of this rule.

(2) Reasonable and necessary costs for eligible projects are allowable. Allowable costs shall be determined by the Department and include:

(a) For eligible projects under (1)(a) of this rule,

(A) Predevelopment and planning;

(B) Architectural drawings and plans;

(C) Direct project management costs that represent new expenses incurred solely to support, plan for, and manage an eligible project.

(D) System Development Charges;

(E) Construction activities;

(F) Construction contingencies;

(b) For eligible projects under (1)(b) of this rule,

(A) Costs listed under section (2)(a) of this rule;

(B) Water leak mitigation and plumbing;

(C) Electrical work, earthquake retrofits, or fire suppression systems;

(D) Americans with Disabilities Act or green building standard upgrades;

(E) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that are permanently installed;

(F) Air purification or filtration systems that are permanently installed;

(G) Hazard testing and mitigation;

(H) Demolition or structural changes;

(I) Classroom updates; and

(J) Playground and outdoor upgrades.

(c) For eligible projects under (1)(c) of this rule,

(A) Costs listed under section (2)(a) and (2)(b) of this rule; and

(B) Facility modifications necessary to satisfy relevant licensing requirements.

(d) For eligible projects under (1)(d) of this rule,

(A) Costs listed under section (2)(a), (2)(b), and (2)(c) of this rule; and

(B) Appraisal costs.

(e) For eligible projects under (1)(e) of this rule,

(A) Architectural designs or engineering plans; and

(B) Feasibility studies.

Or. Admin. Code § 123-700-0070

OBDD 18-2024, adopt filed 07/17/2024, effective 7/17/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 285A.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: OR Laws 2023 ch 523