Sec. 32.03.01.11. Application Procedure

A. The applicant shall comply with the application procedures required by the Department at the time of application.

B. Applications shall be filed with the Secretary.

C. The Secretary shall establish a reasonable date each year by which all applications for grants during that fiscal year are to be received. The Secretary shall provide a copy of each application to the Maryland State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance and the Department of General Services for review and comments.

D. After the Secretary approves an application, the Secretary shall promptly report the application to the Board of Public Works, together with a written report that includes:

(1) A statement that:

(a) The project has been reviewed by the Maryland State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance and the Department of General Services,

(b) Indicates that all costs identified in the project application are determined to be reasonably sufficient to bring the facility into conformity with all existing building, fire, handicapped accessibility, and all other applicable State and local codes,

(c) The project has been approved by the Secretary; and

(2) A recommendation that the Board of Public Works make a grant to the applicant, and a recommendation as to the amount of the grant.