“Cost of the project” defined

“Cost of the project,” or words of similar import, means all or any part designated by the board of the cost of any project, or interest therein, being acquired, which cost, at the option of the board may include all or any part of the incidental costs pertaining to the project, including, without limitation: 1. Preliminary expenses advanced by the county from funds available for use therefor in the making of surveys, preliminary plans, estimates of costs and other preliminaries; 2. The costs of appraising, printing, contracting for the services of engineers, architects, financial consultants, attorneys at law, clerical help, other agents or employees; 3. The costs of making, publishing, posting, mailing and otherwise giving any notice in connection with the project, the taking of options, the issuance of bonds and other securities, the capitalization with bond proceeds of any sale discount and of interest on the bonds for any period not exceeding 1 year and the filing or recordation of instruments; and 4. All other expenses necessary or desirable and appertaining to any project, as estimated or otherwise ascertained by the board.