As used in this chapter:

(1) “Library construction” includes, but is not limited to, the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or enlargement of library buildings, the acquisition or installation of apparatus or equipment or the acquisition of land required as sites for such buildings, including land or rights in land needed to provide access to sites, and the grading or other improvements of such sites, land or rights in land, including the construction of sidewalks where authorized by law, the construction of any sewers or water mains needed to connect such buildings to any publicly-owned sewer system or water system. The following items are not considered to be included within the definition of “library construction:” Supplies, computers, debt service on loans, maintenance items and operating costs.

(2) “Non-state share” means:

a. A sum of money from sources other than state funds;

b. The fair market value of:

1. Developed and/or undeveloped land not currently used as a public library site but to be used as the location for “library construction” as defined herein, including parking lots; or

2. An existing facility under development not currently used as a public library but to be used as the location for “library construction”, as defined herein; or

3. An existing facility and/or land currently used as a public library site, including parking lots, to which deed title was conveyed to the public library governing authority after July 1, 1992.

The aggregate value of the money, lands and facilities described in paragraphs (2)a. and b. of this section, when provided by any source other than the state and matched with the state share, will equal the total cost of the proposed library construction.

(3) “State share” means that maximum sum of money which may be paid from state sources for a library construction project.

(4) “Total cost” means the maximum sum or sums of money which may be spent for a library construction project, provided that nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent any non-state source from increasing said total cost by providing a larger amount from non-state sources than that stated as that non-state share, nor prevent the acceptance and use of any funds appropriated by the Congress of the United States for these purposes.

67 Del. Laws, c. 412, § ?1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 405, § ?27(a), (b); 82 Del. Laws, c. 244, § 65;