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a. The authority shall establish a dedicated fund to be known as the “Recovery Infrastructure Fund.” Money in the fund shall be dedicated to the purpose of funding local infrastructure, which shall include:
(1) buildings and structures, such as schools, fire houses, police stations, recreation centers, public works garages, and water and sewer treatment and pumping facilities;
(2) sidewalks, streets, roads, ramps, and jug handles;
(3) open space with improvements such as athletic fields, playgrounds, and planned parks;
(4) open space without improvements;
(5) public transportation facilities such as train stations and public parking facilities; and
(6) the purchase of equipment considered vital to public safety.
b. The fund shall be credited with money remitted by eligible businesses pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 71 of P.L.2020, c. 156 (C.34:1B-339).
c. Money remitted to the fund by an eligible business pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 71 of P.L.2020, c. 156 (C.34:1B-339) shall be earmarked for use on local infrastructure projects in the municipality in which the eligible business's project is located.
d. A municipality shall apply to the authority, in a form and manner prescribed by the authority, for disbursements from the Recovery Infrastructure Fund. The authority, in consultation with the Department of Community Affairs, shall review and approve applications for disbursements of money from the fund pursuant to the provisions of this section and the rules and regulations promulgated by the authority pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection f. of this section.
e. The Department of Community Affairs shall coordinate with the authority and other boards, commissions, institutions, departments, agencies, State officers, and employees to carry out the local infrastructure projects funded through the Recovery Infrastructure Fund.
f. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the chief executive officer of the authority may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, rules and regulations that the chief executive officer deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of subsections a. through d. of this section, which rules and regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 360 days from the date of the filing. The chief executive officer shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the rules and regulations in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, rules and regulations that the commissioner deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of subsection e. of this section, which rules and regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 360 days from the date of the filing. The commissioner shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the rules and regulations in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 27D-520 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-52-state-government-departments-and-officers/nj-st-sect-52-27d-520/
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