The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Community and Economic
Development of the Commonwealth.
"Eligible applicant." A municipality or local library.
"Grant program." The Public Facilities Infrastructure Grant
Program established under section 6302 (relating to grant
program).
"Local library." Any free, public, nonsectarian library,
whether established and maintained by a municipality or by a
private association, corporation or group, which serves the
informational, educational and recreational needs of all the
residents of the area for which the governing body is
responsible.
"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town
or township or home rule municipality.
"Public facility." A public building, structure, facility,
land or waterway used for a recreational purpose, including a
playground, swimming facility, athletic field, court,
maintenance building, recreational center or environmental
center.
§ 6302. Grant program.
(a) Establishment.--The Public Facilities Infrastructure
Grant Program is established as a competitive grant program
within the department.
(b) Use of grants.--Money awarded under the grant program
shall be used for the maintenance, repair, renovation or
reconstruction of a building or public facility owned by a
municipality or local library.
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