Sec.10-287c-13. Special projects (Reference: Section 10-283)

Purchase Projects. If a proposed project involves the purchase of an existing building, the applicant shall so notify the Commissioners of Education and Construction Services when filing its application of proposed school building project. If any major alterations or renovations to the building are included in such project, all provisions pertaining to the filing of plans shall apply. A grant for the cost to purchase a building and site shall be calculated pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of Section 10-286; however, if any alterations, extensions or renovations to the building are included in such project, all other provisions of Chapter 173, including space limitations, if applicable, shall apply to such portion of the project. The purchase price of a site or the purchase price of a building and site may be negotiated, but the eligible cost of the purchase of the site or the building and site may not exceed the higher of two independent appraisals of the site or the building and its site. The department shall inspect the site or the building and site prior to the review of final plans in accordance with Section 10-292 of the Connecticut General Statutes to ensure compliance with standards as defined in section 10-282 of the Connecticut General Statutes and as contained in these Regulations. The department shall send written notification to the applicant of its conclusions for the use of the site or building and site within 30 days of the completed inspection. The cost of the purchase of the site or the building and site shall not be eligible for reimbursement unless the department has inspected and authorized the use of the site or the building and site.

(Effective October 3, 1995; Amended October 26, 2012)