Section 14. For approved projects that are an alternative to construction or renovation, the authority shall establish eligible cost criteria, and on a case by case basis, shall determine the allowable cost of the project. Eligible costs may include but shall not be limited to furnishings and equipment, including upgrades and technological devices necessary for enhanced safety and security, lease costs, rental fees, tuition costs and transportation costs. In no event shall an alternative project be reimbursed if it is determined by the authority to be more costly than construction necessary to achieve the same end.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 70b - School Building Assistance Program
Section 1 - School Building Assistance Program; Establishment
Section 1a - School Building Authority
Section 3a - School Building Advisory Board; Establishment; Members
Section 3d - Accounts; Annual Report
Section 5 - School Facilities Grant Applications
Section 6 - Examination of Application by Board of Education; Notice of Approval or Rejection
Section 7 - Limit on Estimated Amount of Grants Approved by Authority
Section 10 - Facilities Grants for Approved Projects; Formula
Section 11 - Disbursement Schedule
Section 14 - Approved Alternative Projects; Allowable Costs
Section 16 - Maintenance Assessment Program for School Buildings
Section 17 - Annual Report; Anticipated Needs for School Facilities Projects
Section 19 - Notification of Actual Interest Rate for Bond Issuance