N.J. Admin. Code § 5:100-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:100-2.5 - Activities eligible for funding: historic site management grants

(a) The following activities are eligible for a historic site management grant by the program:

1. Preparation of the following documents or reports for the purpose of planning for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation of a historic property:

i. Condition assessment reports;

ii. HABS/HAER or existing condition documentation;

iii. Historic structure reports;

iv. Historic landscape reports;

v. Archaeological investigations and reports;

vi. Engineering reports;

vii. Historic research reports;

viii. Analysis of existing building systems (for example, electrical, security, environmental controls) and recommendations for improvement;

ix. As part of master planning for a historic site, analyzing, planning, designing, or adapting spaces in the property(ies) for new uses which will benefit the community. The plan should contain cost estimates associated with any changes; and

x. Maintenance plans;

2. Feasibility studies;

3. Preparation of architectural plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents;

4. As part of master planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 through 12213, including:

i. Evaluations of ADA access requirements for a historic property;

ii. Preparation of architectural plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents for complying with ADA requirements; and

iii. Development of materials or devices to help the disabled visitor (for example, videos, audio narratives, displays to aid the visually impaired);

5. Preparation of a nomination to the New Jersey or National Register of Historic Places for an individual property or site owned by a local government unit, nonprofit organization or a State entity or authority. (The consent and signature of property owner must be obtained);

6. Heritage tourism plans and programs; and

7. Preparation of the following documents or reports for the purpose of developing a procedure or design for the long-term viability of a historic property or its organization, including the following:

i. Development of multi-year strategic plans;

ii. Development of a fundraising plan for initiating capital campaigns for the preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of a historic property;

iii. Development of interpretive and/or curriculum materials, signage or literature for visitors;

iv. Development of endowment planning and proposals; and

v. Visitor assessments which are part of a strategic plan, interpretive/plan or curriculum development proposal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:100-2.5