1427-S AMH CANT MCLA2

SHB 1427 - H AMD 539 ADOPTED 4-12-91

     By Representatives Cantwell, Cole and Holland

     On page 32, after line 20, insert the following:

     "(27)  Infrastructure improvement project grants for student safety

      The department of community development shall adopt rules establishing a grant program for infrastructure improvement projects designed to improve walking conditions and enhance the safety of students walking to and from school.  The department shall consult with the transportation improvement board and the superintendent of public instruction in establishing the grant program.  The rules shall provide that:

     (a)  Applications for improvement project funds shall be made to the department by a school district or districts in conjunction with a local government or governments and/or the department of transportation.  The money for an approved improvement project grant shall be allocated to the school district or districts.

     (b)  Improvement project grants must be matched with funds from other sources, such as from school districts, local governments, private parties, the department of transportation, or any combination of these sources.

     (c)  The department shall determine the appropriate level of match required for a grant of the funds appropriated under this subsection.

          Appropriation:

              St Bldg Constr Acct. . . . . . . . . .$   2,900,000

 Prior Biennia (Expenditures)  . . . . . . .$           0

          Future Biennia (Projected Costs). . . . . .$          0

              TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$   2,900,000"

EFFECT:  Directs DCD to establish a grant program to fund infrastructure improvement projects designed to improve walking conditions for students.  DCD establishes rules for the grant program.  $2,900,000 from the state building construction account is appropriated for the program.