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Element 10 - CONSTRUCTION
GOAL |
INTENDED RESULTS |
EVALUATION |
ACTIVITIES |
| OCPL will administer the State aid program for public library construction as authorized & funded pursuant to Education law, Section 273-a as amended, & the Commissioner's Regulations 90.12. | Completed library building projects are supported that result (in order of preference) in: Improved access to & use of building services by all library users, including persons with physical disabilities; More efficient utilization of the library building, resulting in such economies as increased energy conservation & increased staff efficiency; Improvement of the building to address physical safety issues; More effective library service to the library’s service area, as evidenced by new library programs & user accommodations resulting from the increased & improved building space & capacity. |
The maximum funding available to the System will be approved & awarded to those libraries meeting the established criteria as determined by the State, & preference criteria as established by the OCPL Board of Trustees. | OCPL notifies member directors of the availability of funds in timely manner.
OCPL provides assistance in completing applications, as needed. OCPL reviews applications for completeness. OCPL administrative staff reviews applications; makes recommendations to OCPL Board based on grant guidelines. Upon approval, application documents are forwarded by OCPL to DLD. |