As used in this part:
- (1) “AEDC” means the Arkansas Economic Development Commission;
- (2) “City” means any city of the first class, city of the second class, or any incorporated town in this state;
- (3) “Council” means the Arkansas Military Affairs Council appointed by the Governor pursuant to Arkansas Code § 15-4-3904;
- (4) “County” means any county in this state;
- (5) “Director” means the Military Affairs Director of the Military Affairs Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission;
(6) “Economic development organization” means a business entity:
- (A) In good standing with the Secretary of State; and
- (B) Formed to promote community and economic development in a geographic area in Arkansas;
(7) “Eligible applicant” means a:
- (A) City;
- (B) County;
- (C) Economic development organization;
- (D) Military community council;
- (E) Military installation; and
- (F) State agency;
- (8) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission;
(9) “Ineligible costs” means:
- (A) Obligations incurred prior to the eligibility date for incurring project costs as specified in the grant agreement;
- (B) Expenditures for routine repair, maintenance, and operation;
- (C) Expenditures that are unsupported by documentation;
- (D) Project administration costs, including salaries and benefits for grantee personnel, in excess of ten percent (10%) of the grant award;
- (E) Lobbying expenditures;
- (F) Purchases of alcohol;
- (G) Entertainment expenses, including meals and activity fees;
- (H) Travel not directly related to the project; and
- (I) Purchases of material and services that result in benefits accruing to areas outside the State of Arkansas;
- (10) “MAGP” means the Military Affairs Grant Program as administered by the Military Affairs Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission;
(11) “Military community council” means a business entity:
- (A) In good standing with the Secretary of State; and
(B) Formed to promote cooperation between military and civilian components of a designated geographic area within Arkansas through the adoption and implementation of matters of joint interest to a military installation and the surrounding community by establishing and maintaining:
- (i) Necessary infrastructure;
- (ii) Safe and secure communities; and
- (iii) Support services; and
(12)
(A) “Military installation” means facilities located in Arkansas under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense or the Department of the Military, including a:
- (i) Base;
- (ii) Camp;
- (iii) Post;
- (iv) Station;
- (v) Yard;
- (vi) Center; and
- (vii) Homeport facility for any ship.
(B) “Military installation” does not include any facility used primarily for:
- (i) National Guard armories;
- (ii) Civil works;
- (iii) Rivers and harbors projects; and
- (iv) Flood control projects.