Section 830-RICR-10-30-1.5 - Permitted Projects and Eligible CostsA. Permitted Project Categories1. The following categories of projects will be considered, either alone or in combination, and include but are not limited to:a. Design, construction, existing structure or land acquisition, rehabilitation, repair, and other improvements to publicly owned infrastructure, which may include but is not limited to sewers, utility extensions, streets, roads, curb-cuts, parking, water-treatment systems, telecommunications systems, transit improvements, and pedestrian ways that assist municipalities to advance projects that support job creation and expansion, housing development and rehabilitation, and community development projects. Projects should be targeted to areas or districts that municipalities have determined are best suited to efficiently accommodate future growth and redevelopment, with a focus on previously developed areas with some level of existing or planned infrastructure.B. Project Costs 1. The following types of costs are eligible to be paid for from financial assistance provided from the MIG pursuant to this Part: a. Planning, design, environmental, historic preservation, engineering, or other professional consulting services.b. Legal and other professional services directly related to the project and project development.c. Plantings, reforestation, landscaping.f. Monitoring, oversight, and inspection services.g. Personnel costs directly related to the performance of the project.h. Community outreach and engagement.2. Types of costs that are ineligible to receive monies from the MIG program include:a. Administrative costs including clerical support, monthly utility expenses, the purchase of office equipment, personnel costs associated with fund raising for the nongovernmental entity, etc.b. State or Federal lobbying costs.c. Response costs for emergency response actions caused or exacerbated solely by the applicant or their agents or assigns.d. Any fines, damages, assessments, settlements or other monies paid in connection with any litigation or administrative proceeding with any local, State or Federal regulatory agencies.830 R.I. Code R. 830-RICR-10-30-1.5
Adopted effective 8/23/2022