As used in this chapter, "development costs" means the costs associated with the broadband infrastructure that have been approved by the authority and includes all the following:

1. (1) The costs for the planning, acquiring, leasing, constructing and maintaining of the broadband infrastructure.
2. (2) Payments for options to purchase, deposits on contracts of purchase, and payments for the purchases of properties for the broadband infrastructure.
3. (3) Financing, refinancing, acquisition, demolition, construction, rehabilitation, and site development of new and existing buildings.
4. (4) Carrying charges during construction.
5. (5) Purchases of hardware, software, facilities, or other expenses related to the broadband infrastructure.
6. (6) Legal, organizational, and marketing expenses, project manager and clerical staff salaries, office rent, and other incidental expenses.
7. (7) Payment of fees for preliminary feasibility studies and advances for planning, engineering, and architectural work.
8. (8) Any other costs and expenses necessary for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of all or part of the broadband infrastructure.

As added by P.L.235-2005, SEC.105.