As used in sections 13b-74 to 13b-77, inclusive, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning or intent:

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(1) “Bond” or “bonds” means one or more special tax obligation bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to sections 13b-74 to 13b-77, inclusive, and, unless otherwise indicated, any bonds issued to refund such bonds pursuant to section 13b-76.

(2) “Bond anticipation note” or “bond anticipation notes” means one or more special tax obligation bond anticipation notes authorized to be issued pursuant to subsection (m) of section 13b-76 in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of special tax obligation bonds.

(3) “Debt service requirements” means, for any period, the sum of (A) the principal and interest accruing during such period with respect to bonds, the interest accruing during such period with respect to bond anticipation notes and, subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of section 13b-76 and the proceedings authorizing the issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes, the unrefunded principal accruing during such period with respect to bond anticipation notes, (B) the purchase price of bonds and bond anticipation notes which are subject to purchase or redemption at the option of the bondowner or noteowner, (C) the amounts, if any, required during such period to establish or maintain reserves, sinking funds or other funds or accounts at the respective levels required to be established or maintained therein in accordance with the proceedings authorizing the issuance of bonds, (D) expenses of issuance and administration with respect to bonds and bond anticipation notes, as determined by the Treasurer, (E) the amounts, if any, becoming due and payable under a reimbursement agreement or similar agreement entered into pursuant to authority granted under the proceedings authorizing the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes and (F) any other costs or expenses deemed by the Treasurer to be necessary or proper to be paid in connection with the bonds and bond anticipation notes, including, without limitation, the cost of any credit facility, including but not limited to a letter of credit or policy of bond insurance, issued by a financial institution pursuant to an agreement approved by the proceedings authorizing the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes.

(4) “Pledged revenues” means, for any year, taxes, fees, charges and other receipts of the state credited to the Special Transportation Fund during such year pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of section 13b-61, as amended from time to time.

(5) “Proceedings” means the proceedings of the State Bond Commission authorizing the issuance of bonds pursuant to subsection (e) of section 13b-76, the provisions of any indenture of trust securing bonds or bond anticipation notes, which provisions are incorporated into such proceedings, the provisions of any other documents or agreements which are incorporated into such proceedings and, to the extent applicable, a certificate of determination filed by the Treasurer in accordance with subsection (c) or (m) of section 13b-76.

(6) “Transportation costs” means (A) any and all capital costs incurred in furtherance of the purposes set forth in subsection (b) of section 13b-74, (B) payment of principal of and interest on bond anticipation notes, (C) creation and maintenance of reserves for the payment of the principal of and interest on any such bonds and bond anticipation notes, (D) payment of expenses of administration properly chargeable to the construction or acquisition of programs or projects included in subparagraph (A), including, without limitation, legal, architectural and engineering expenses and fees, and costs of audits, (E) payment of costs, fees and expenses which the Treasurer may deem necessary or advantageous in connection with the authorization, sale and issuance of bonds or bond anticipation notes, including but not limited to, underwriters’ discount, and (F) payment of all other items of expense not elsewhere specified or incurred in connection with a project or program included in subparagraph (A).