65- 625 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 6

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 625-4-6 - ALLOWABLE USES OF GRANT FUNDS

The following are allowable nonrecurring costs that would be eligible for grant funds.

A. Moving of existing emergency telecommunications system;

B. Costs associated with providing for additional functional capacity at the regional PSAP;

C. Changes to existing radio systems of the affected parties that are required by the move;

D. Emergency telecommunications equipment required by the regional PSAP to facilitate the incorporation of another municipality;

E. A study or plan for consolidation into an existing PSAP to be reimbursed if consolidation occurs, the cost for the study or plan shall not exceed $15,000; and

F. Incidental construction or remodeling costs of the PSAP to accommodate the consolidation.

The Commission, in its discretion, may determine that additional types of nonrecurring costs are eligible for grant funds.

The following are costs that would not be eligible for grant funding. The Bureau may determine other costs that would not be eligible for grant funding.

A. Contingencies or Escalation Fees;

B. Salaries and Personnel expenses;

C. Legal Fees;

D. Operational Costs;

E. Monthly Recurring Fees;

F. Maintenance or Warranty Cost;

G. Community Notification System;

H. Personnel Training Costs;

I. Voice Mail;

J. Microsoft Office Suite;

K. Law Enforcement Scanners;

L. Payment for Performance Bonds or Insurance of Contractors;

M. Payments Not Tied to Deliverables, such as payment due at contract signing; progress billing); and

N. New Building Construction or addition.

65- 625 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 6