Regulations for Public Library Construction/Renovation Reimbursement Funding

Regulation Authority:

RIGL § 29-6-6; § 29-3.1-4.1 (b)(7)(ii); § 29-3.1-7(8)(ii)

Purpose and Reason:

The regulations are outdated. The regulations include redundant requirements already included in the Minimum Standards and Regulations for Rhode Island Public Libraries (220-RICR-60-15-02) and need to be removed; they lack guidelines for compliance with the Green Buildings Act RIGL Chapter 37-24. Information in the appendices should be included in the regulations. Construction Reimbursement Funding and Priorities need to include maximum reimbursement amounts and the reimbursement amounts are outdated. Limitations to eligible reimbursement amounts are missing. Building parts and features that should be included in Allowable and Non-Allowable Costs need to be added to make the regulations fit contemporary building laws. Contractor Requirements do not include Bidding Requirements. Completion of Project section does not include audit process by the Office of Library and Information Services. Record retention procedures are not clear. Requirements for reporting refinancing of any loans or bonds used need to be in the regulations. This repeal corresponds with an adoption of 220-RICR-60-15-1. There are were no comments received during the Public Comment Period.