Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-5-5 - Use of a Grant5.1. A Recycling assistance grant shall be used for: 5.1.1. Personnel - A grant is limited to the salary costs associated with a recycling manager, coordinator, or laborers. No more than a total of $20,000 may be used from grant funds for the combined wages and/or benefits of a recycling manager, coordinator, and/or laborers;5.1.2. Travel - Educational recycling conference expenses are limited to: airfare or mileage, meals, lodging, parking and registration fees. No more than a total of $1,500 may be used from grant funds for travel;5.1.3. Supplies - A grant is allowed for general office supplies, and other supplies, such as collection bags or household bins used for the collection/storage of recyclables;5.1.4. Equipment - A grant is limited to processing equipment, material handling or storage equipment, scales, and safety equipment used in recycling activities. The equipment is to remain in the grantee's name and may be leased, but not transferred to a third party. The Division of Natural Resources shall by grant agreement acquire a lien interest in property and equipment purchased with grant monies. This lien shall state the terms of release and the period of years in which the lien attaches, in accordance with subdivision 6.1.11. of this rule. All equipment becomes property of the Division of Natural Resources if the recycling program dissolves. At the discretion of the Director, equipment which has not been productively used for 180 days shall become property of the Division of Natural Resources;5.1.5. Recycling Vehicle Expense - A grant is limited to the lease/purchase, maintenance, fuel, mileage and insurance for a truck or van used in approved recycling activities. Transporting materials to market using the program's vehicle and labor is an approved recycling activity;5.1.6. Printing - A grant is limited to costs associated with educational materials on recycling such as pamphlets, posters, flyers, etc;5.1.7. Advertising - A grant is limited to costs associated with the production and/or placement of recycling advertising in newspaper, radio, business cards, and other advertising related to development and implementation of a recycling program;5.1.8. Promotional Items - A grant is limited to costs associated with promotional items such as awards, decals, patches, buttons, magnets, and costs associated with the rental of a fair booth and/or exhibit space for creating public awareness;5.1.9. Professional Services - A grant is to assist in planning and implementation of recycling projects including feasibility studies; and5.1.10. Development Work - A grant is directed towards recycling market procurement.5.2. A recycling assistance grant may not be used for: 5.2.1. The purchase or long term lease of dumpsters or other containers, or their servicing, when they are not part of an approved recycling activity;5.2.3. The cost for office equipment including such items as desks, chairs, telephones, typewriters, files, and photocopying equipment;5.2.4. Street sweepers or their equivalents;5.2.5. Entertainment costs (banquets, parties, etc.);5.2.6. Alcoholic beverages, in-state lunches, and all gratuities;5.2.7. Beautification projects (plantings, mowing, weeding, etc.);5.2.8. Computer hardware/software, provided that, the director may waive or modify this constraint where appropriately justified by the applicant; or5.2.9. Any type of lobbying expense.