1. (a) The costs associated with the site acquisition and to implement the RA as determined necessary in the PEA that has been approved by the DTSC subject to the following:

   1. (1) The costs for preparation of the RA.
   2. (2) The DTSC costs for review and oversight of the preparation and implementation of the RA. The costs may not include continuous operational and maintenance costs associated with the RA.
2. (b) Fifty percent of the approved relocation expenses that conform to Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter 1, California Code of Regulations, (Section 6000, et seq.). The reasonable and necessary relocation costs for purchasing fixtures and equipment, personal property, new machinery/equipment and the installation of any improvements at the replacement residence or business location may be included as relocation assistance.
3. (c) Not less that 50 percent of $50,000 or 50 percent of four percent of the appraised value. This amount shall provide an allowance for any appraisal, escrow, survey, site testing, CDE review/approvals and the preparation of the POESA and PEA.

4. (d) The limitation of 50 percent of one and one half times the value of an appraisal for costs in subsections (a), (a)(1), and (a)(2) may be exceeded when the Board finds that unforeseen circumstances exists, and when both of the following exist:

   1. (1) CDE determines that the site is the best available site for meeting the educational and safety needs of the School District.
   2. (2) Substantiation that the costs are limited to the minimum required to complete the evaluation and RA approved by the DTSC.

With the exception of projects that received site acquisition funds under the LPP, the Board shall provide funding, in addition to any other funding authorized by these Regulations for the allowable costs of hazardous materials/waste removal and/or remediation costs. The allowable site costs shall not exceed 50 percent of one and one half times the value of an appraisal that conforms to Section 1859.74.1 for the costs in subsections (a), (a)(1) and (a)(2) plus the additional costs included in (b) and (c). The costs in (b) and (c) are in addition to 50 percent of one and one half times the appraisal value cap:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17070.35 and 17072.13, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17072.12 and 17251, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-2000; operative 6-26-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph filed 11-4-2002 as an emergency; operative 11-4-2002 (Register 2002, No. 45). Pursuant to Education Code section 17070.35 a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-4-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment filed 2-27-2003 as an emergency; operative 2-27-2003 (Register 2003, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-27-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment refiled 6-19-2003 as an emergency; operative 6-19-2003 (Register 2003, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-17-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment refiled 10-10-2003 as an emergency; operative 10-10-2003 (Register 2003, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-9-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-4-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-4-2003 and filed 12-19-2003 (Register 2003, No. 51).

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-10-2003 order transmitted to OAL 2-9-2004 and filed 3-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 13).