The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this article, have the following meaning:(a) 'Approved modifications or construction of courthouse facilities' means any modification or construction of a courthouse facility which has been recommended for assistance by the authority according to the requirements of section four of this article;(b) 'Authority' means the West Virginia courthouse facilities improvement authority;(c) 'Cost' means the cost of construction, renovation, repair and safety upgrading of courthouse facilities; the cost of land, equipment, machinery, furnishings, installation of utilities and other similar items convenient in connection with placing a courthouse facility in operation; and the cost of financing, interest during construction, professional service fees and all other charges or expenses necessary, appurtenant or incidental to the modification or construction of a courthouse facility; and(d) 'Courthouse facility' means buildings or structures which are occupied exclusively by offices of county and judicial officials or by courtrooms, county jails or detention centers.
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