Section 17.7.5. Funding for services and program facilities.

       7.5(1) The AAA may distribute funds received from the department to a public or private nonprofit agency for construction, acquisition, remodeling, leasing or renovation of a facility, including a mobile facility, to be a focal point for providing programs or services.

        a.           In distributing these funds, the AAA shall obtain the approval of the commission before contracting for the construction of a facility.

        b.           The commission may approve the construction of a facility after considering the views of the AAA and reviewing material from the AAA that documents that there are no suitable facilities available to be a focal point for service delivery.

       7.5(2) The AAA may make an award for purchasing or constructing a facility:

        a.           If there are no suitable facilities for leasing;

        b.           If the AAA’s budget shows that sufficient funds are or will be available;

        c.           To meet the nonfederal share of the cost of purchase or construction of the facility;

        d.           For effective use of the facility for the purpose for which it is being acquired or constructed;

        e.           To pay the cost of professional and technical personnel required for the operation of facilities used to provide services to older individuals under the cost-share terms and conditions set by the department.

       7.5(3) Shared facilities. In a facility that is shared with other age groups, funds received from the Act may support only:

        a.           That part of the facility used by older persons; or

        b.           A proportionate share of the costs based on the extent of use of the facility for services or programs for the older individuals.

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