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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHSEMD-Grant Agreement-02.18.2008 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement 4/1/1 . GRANT AGREEMENT �.P.o - 3 between Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and City of Waterloo GRANT NUMBER: FFX2007-LETPP-LEIN2-02 FEDERAL TAX ID NO: 42-6005327 CFDA#: 97.067 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK This Grant Agreement(AGREEMENT)is to provide the City of Waterloo (SUBGRANTEE)with federal assistance from the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program(LETPP)in an amount not to exceed $316,667. These funds are to assist the SUBGRANTEE in implementing the approved scope of work for the Investment Area of Intelligence and Information Sharing described in the Initial Strategy Implementation Plan(ISIP),by taking a regionalized approach within the framework of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Network(LEIN) Region 2. The SUBGRANTEE and its authorized representative (hereinafter referred to as the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) agree to provide this service in accordance with the requirements set forth below. AGREEMENTS SUBGRANTEE Agrees To: 1. Perform the scope of work under the guidance of the LEIN Region Board. Any changes to the scope of work or budget must be approved by HSEMD prior to executing the changes. The scope of work must support the applicable goals and objectives included in the State Homeland Security Strategy. 2. Comply with the approved budget included with the grant agreement. Budget line items must be consistent with the approved Initial Strategy Implementation Plan and provided budget. 3. Follow prior approval requirements for budget revisions found in the 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),Part 66. All budget revisions require coordination with the LEIN Region Board and must receive prior approval by HSEMD to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. 1 of 10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement 4. Perform the procurement process for all procuring activities in accordance with the 28 CFR, Part 66, and the SUBGRANTEE's process. Procurement procedures can be downloaded at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/resource.htm. 5. Submit copies of bid documents and contract documents to HSEMD prior to awarding of any contracts. No contract will be accepted without HSEMD's review and approval. 6. Set up separate revenue and expenditure account codes for this grant. Revenues and expenses must be verifiable for this AGREEMENT. 8. Submit source documents on a timely basis to HSEMD as verification of how the awarded federal funds for allowable project costs are expended. Source documents may include,but are not limited to, vendor invoices,personnel activity reports, payroll records applicable to time spent on this grant, and general ledger activity reports. 9. Limit grant awards to eligible expenses deemed reasonable and necessary to complete the agreed upon scope of work. 10. Maintain records of biannual financial and progress reports available to HSEMD for Bi-Annual reporting within 5 days after the reporting period ends. Report periods run from January 1 through June 30 and July 1 through December 31. HSEMD will provide the required report formats. 11. Comply with the audit requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. (Reference: Catalog of Federal Disaster Assistance (CFDA) #97.067) 12. Request a time extension at least 90 days prior to the performance period end date if one is needed. No time extensions will be automatically granted. All requests must be supported by adequate justification submitted to HSEMD in order to be processed. This justification is a written explanation of the reason or reasons for the delay; an outline of remaining funds available to support the extended perfoiuiance period; and a description of performance measures necessary to complete the project. Without the justification, extension requests will not be processed. Extensions will not be granted if the SUBGRANTEE has any overdue performance reports. HSEMD agrees to: 1. Provide all appropriate Grant Agreement documents and forms. 2. Make progress or reimbursement payments to the SUBGRANTEE to complete the approved scope of work. Two options are available to the SUBGRANTEE: A. Disbursal of Funds. The SUBGRANTEE can be paid in advance if the cost has been incurred and billed, provided the SUBGRANTEE demonstrates the willingness and ability to maintain the following procedures: (1) Approval of bid specs and contracts by HSEMD prior to awarding of any contracts. 2 of 10 , Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement (2) Submittal of itemized invoices from contractors and copies of checks or other supporting documentation to HSEMD on a timely basis. (3) No more than thirty(30) days shall elapse between the date of receipt of a warrant and pay out of the funds by the SUBGRANTEE. Justification must be submitted to HSEMD immediately following the SUBGRANTEE's pay out of the funds. (4) Submit requests in writing and accompanied by HSEMD's Request for Disbursement Form. The written request must include an itemized cost breakdown of the use of the requested funds. B. Reimbursement of Funds. The SUBGRANTEE can be reimbursed based on actual allowable expenditures. Actual costs must be approved by HSEMD and must be a part of the SUBGRANTEE's scope of work and budget. The request must be in writing and be accompanied by HSEMD's Request for Disbursement Form and applicable supporting copies of the expenses that were incurred and paid. HSEMD will provide financial oversight and management in the role of GRANTEE based on the grant guidance, the grant financial guide and other State and federal guidelines. The GRANTEE will provide technical assistance and direction to the SUBGRANTEE on programmatic and financial requirements. The GRANTEE will provide all appropriate documents and forms and make payments to the SUBGRANTEE to complete the approved scope of work. The Grantee is responsible for monitoring SUBGRANTEE activities to provide reasonable assurance that the SUBGRANTEE administers federal awards in compliance with federal and GRANTEE requirements. Responsibilities include the accounting of receipts and expenditures, cash management, the maintaining of adequate financial records, and the refunding of expenditures that are not eligible and allowable. Additionally,the SUBGRANTEE will be monitored periodically by the GRANTEE to ensure that the program goals, objectives,timelines,budgets, and other related program criteria are being met. Monitoring will be accomplished through a combination of office-based and on-site monitoring visits. Monitoring will involve the review and analysis of the financial,programmatic, and administrative issues relative to each program, and will identify areas where technical assistance and other support may be needed. The SUBGRANTEE and the SUBGRANTEE's AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE will execute this Grant Agreement agreeing to provide all supervision, inspection, accounting, and other services necessary to complete the scope of work for the Investments from inception to closeout with the requirements set forth below. 3of10 , Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement I. PERFORMANCE PERIOD The approved performance period for this grant is from 10/12/2007 to 10/12/2009. All work must be completed prior to the performance period ending. The SUBGRANTEE shall not incur costs or obligate funds for any purpose pertaining to the operation of the project,program, or activities beyond the expiration date of the period of performance. If a time extension is needed it must be requested at least 90 days prior to the performance period end date. All requests must be supported by adequate justification submitted to HSEMD in order to be processed. This justification is a written explanation of the reason or reasons for the delay; an outline of remaining funds available to support the extended performance period; and a description of performance measures necessary to complete the project. Without the justification, extension requests will not be processed. II. AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES. The SUBGRANTEE will become familiar with and comply with the following Authorities and References in the administration of this grant: 28 CFR Part 42 Nondiscrimination In Federally-Assisted Programs 28 CFR Part 66 Uniform administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to state and local governments 28 CFR Part 67 Government-wide debarment and suspension(non-procurement) and government wide requirements for drug-free workplace (grants) 28 CFR Part 69 New restrictions on lobbying OMB Circular A-102 Uniform Administrative Requirements for grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles for State and Local Governments OMB Circular A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Orgs DHS Guidance FY2007 Homeland Security Grant Guidance OGO Guidance Financial Management Guide (January 2006) III. GRANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM To ensure that federal funds are awarded and expended appropriately,the SUBGRANTEE will establish and maintain a grant management system. The standards for SUBGRANTEE organizations stem from the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)uniform administrative requirements and cost principles. State, local and tribal organizations must follow the uniform administrative requirements standards in OMB Circular A-102, and cost principle standards in OMB Circular A-87. Allowable costs are also identified in the OGO Financial Management Guide, and the FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance. These standards combined with the audit standards provided within OMB Circular A-133,plus the requirements of the federal Cash Management Improvement Act constitute the basis for all policies,processes and procedures set forth in this grant management system for the SUBGRANTEE. 4 of 10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement The SUBGRANTEE grant management system must include: • internal controls based on the American Institute for Certified Public Accountant's (AICPA) definitions and requirements in the government-wide administrative requirements and cost principles • a chart of accounts that includes a separate cost center, fund, or accounting codes for each federal grant or program (i.e. LETPP, SHSGP, Citizen Corp) • be in compliance with the Cash Management Improvement Act(CMIA), and good business processes • procedures to minimize federal cash on hand • the ability to track expenditures on an accrual basis • the ability to create SUBGRANTEE Budget Detail based on the SUBGRANTEE Budget and approved scope of work • the ability to track expenditures in both financial and program budgets • procedures to document all grant-related expenditures,broken down by Program, Investment and Solution Area • procedures to ensure expenditures are eligible and allowable • the ability to fulfill government-required financial reporting forms IV. SUBGRANTEE BUDGET DETAIL The SUBGRANTEE is required to develop a SUBGRANTEE Budget Detail that is based on the approved SUBGRANTEE Budget and scope of work. This process will identify specific costs within the appropriate solution areas. SUBGRANTEE Budget Detail development training can be provided by HSEMD to the SUBGRANTEE. V. AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS This AGREEMENT may be amended or modified in reference to the grant funds provided, administrative procedures, or any other necessary matter, but not to take effect until approved in writing,by HSEMD, the SUBGRANTEE, and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. VI. PROCUREMENT This agreement requires that all procurement is executed by the SUBGRANTEE. Procurement standards must be in accordance with the written adopted procedures of the SUBGRANTEE, provided that the local procurement standards conform to applicable State and Federal law and the standards identified in the 28 CFR, Part 66.36, and OGO 2007 Financial Management Guide (Chapter 11 —Procurement). The SUBGRANTEE will ensure that every purchase order or other contract includes any clauses required by Federal statutes and executive orders and their implementing regulations. The SUBGRANTEE must submit copies of bid documents and contract documents to HSEMD prior to awarding or executing contracts. No contract will be accepted without HSEMD prior review and approval. 5of10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement VII.AUDIT SUBGRANTEE must comply with the audit requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. VIII. EQUIPMENT Equipment purchased by the SUBGRANTEE is the property of the SUBGRANTEE or another legal jurisdiction approved by the SUBGRANTEE in accordance with the scope of work and intent of this agreement. The SUBGRANTEE must maintain a listing of all equipment acquired through the execution of this agreement that includes the following: The owning jurisdiction,the equipment description, the equipment value or purchase price,the equipment identification number, the address location of the equipment. Costs associated with the issuance and transfer of title and registration shall be the sole responsibility of the owning jurisdiction. The SUBGRANTEE will ensure that all jurisdictions owning equipment procured by the SUBGRANTEE under this agreement are informed of the disposition requirements of the federal regulation and guidance for the programs included in this agreement. All jurisdictions owning equipment through the execution of this agreement must certify to the SUBGRANTEE that they have a control system in place to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Following notification to the SUBGRANTEE that the grant programs included in this agreement have closed, items of equipment procured under this agreement with a current per unit fair market value of less than$5,000 may be retained, sold or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to the awarding agency. However, items of equipment with a current per unit fair market value greater than$5,000 must receive disposition instructions from HSEMD prior to any action taken by the owning jurisdiction to transfer ownership, sell or dispose of the equipment. IX. TERMINATION Either the Sub-grantee or HSEMD may terminate grant award agreements by giving written notice to the other party at least thirty(30)calendar days before the effective date of the termination. All notices are to be transmitted via registered or certified mail,return receipt requested. The sub-grantee's authority to incur new costs will be terminated upon receipt of the letter or the date set forth in the notice. Any costs incurred up to the earlier of the date of the receipt of the notice or the date of termination set forth in the notice will be negotiated for final payment. 6 of 10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement X. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS WAIVERS No conditions or provisions of this AGREEMENT can be waived unless approved by HSEMD,the SUBGRANTEE, and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE in writing. Unless otherwise stated in writing,HSEMD's failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision of this AGREEMENT, or to exercise any right based upon a breach, shall not constitute a waiver of any right or obligation specified under this AGREEMENT. COMPLIANCE, TERMINATION,AND OTHER REMEDIES Unless otherwise stated in writing,HSEMD requires strict compliance by the SUBGRANTEE and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE with the terms of this AGREEMENT, and the requirements of any applicable local, State and Federal statute, rules, regulations;particularly those included in the Assurances in the Planning Application which were submitted to HSEMD. HSEMD may suspend or terminate any obligation to provide funding to the SUBGRANTEE and demand return of any unused grant funds in the possession of the SUBGRANTEE, if the SUBGRANTEE and/or AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE following notice from HSEMD, fail to meet any obligations under this AGREEMENT or fail to make satisfactory progress towards administration or completion of said Plans. The SUBGRANTEE and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE understand and agree that HSEMD may enforce the terms of this AGREEMENT by any combination, or all remedies available to HSEMD under this AGREEMENT, or under any other provision of law, common law, or equity. INDEMNIFICATION It is understood and agreed by HSEMD, the SUBGRANTEE, and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE that this AGREEMENT is solely for the benefit of the parties to the GRANT and gives no right to any other party. No joint venture or partnership is formed as a result of this AGREEMENT. The SUBGRANTEE and AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE on behalf of themselves and their successors and assigns, agrees to protect, save, and hold harmless HSEMD and the STATE of IOWA, and their authorized agents and employees, from all claims, actions, costs, damages, or expenses of any nature whatsoever by reason of the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the SUBGRANTEE,AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE,their contractors, subcontractors, assigns, agents, licensees, arising out of or in connection with any acts or activities authorized by this AGREEMENT. The SUBGRANTEE's and AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE's obligations to protect, save, and hold harmless as herein provided shall not extend to claims or causes of action for costs, damages, or expenses caused by or resulting from the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of HSEMD, the STATE of IOWA, or any of their authorized agents or employees. 7 of 10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement The SUBGRANTEE and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE further agree to defend HSEMD, the STATE of IOWA, and their authorized agents and employees against any claim or cause of action, or to pay reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the defense of any such claim or cause of action, as to which the SUBGRANTEE and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE are required to protect, save, or hold harmless said parties pursuant to paragraph 2 of this part. The SUBGRANTEE's and AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE'S obligations to defend, or to pay attorney's fees for the defense of such claims or causes of action as herein provided, shall not extend to claims or causes of action for costs, damages, or expenses caused by or resulting from the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of HSEMD, the STATE of IOWA, or any of their authorized agents or employees. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The SUBGRANTEE shall include in any public or private release of information regarding the grant, language which acknowledges the funding contribution by HSEMD and Department of Homeland Security. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS OF APPLICANT The SUBGRANTEE, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, their officers, employees, agents and board/council members shall all perform their obligations under this AGREEMENT as an independent contractor and not in any manner as officers, employees or agents of HSEMD or the STATE of IOWA. All references herein to the SUBGRANTEE and AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE shall include its officers, employees,board/council members, and agents. HSEMD shall not withhold on behalf of any such officer, employee,board/council member, or agent, or pay on behalf of any such person, any payroll taxes,insurance, or deductions of any kind from the funds paid to the SUBGRANTEE for administrative purposes. GOVERNING LAW,VENUE AND SEVERABILITY This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of Iowa and venue for any legal action hereunder shall be in the Polk County District Court of Iowa. If any provision under this AGREEMENT or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of rightful jurisdiction, said invalidity does not affect other provisions of this AGREEMENT which can be given effect without the invalid provision. NOTICES The SUBGRANTEE and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE shall comply with all public notices or notices to individuals as required by applicable State and Federal laws,rules, and regulations and shall maintain a record of such compliance. 8 of 10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEEN HSEMD AND SUBGRANTEE All written notices and communications to the SUBGRANTEE by HSEMD shall be through: Thomas J. Jennings Chief of Police 715 Mulberry St Waterloo IA 50703 All communications to HSEMD by the SUBGRANTEE shall be through: Dennis T. Harper Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division 7105 NW 70th Avenue Camp Dodge, Bld W4 Johnston,IA 50131 Telephone Number 515-725-3277 Email Address: dennis.harper@iowa.gov ENTIRE GRANT AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT sets forth the entire AGREEMENT between HSEMD and the SUBGRANTEE with respect to the subject matter hereof. Commitments, warranties, representations and understandings or agreements not contained, or referred to, herein or amendment thereto shall not be binding on either HSEMD or the SUBGRANTEE. Except as may be expressly provided herein, no alteration of any of the terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT will be effective without written consent of both parties. 9 of 10 Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division FFY2007 Grant Agreement IN WITNESS WHEREOF,HSEMD, the SUBGRANTEE, and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE have executed this AGREEMENT by the signatures of authorized persons of the entities and on the date indicated below: Iowa Homeland Security and City of Waterloo: Emergency Management Division: David Sr iller Mayor Administrator /Of' oi - Date Date Waterloo Police Department: P V c AUTHO4ZED REP E - (,l 8 Date 10 of 10 TRANSMITTAL LETTERr ,,, • ,,,, „...„,„ 4,, ,,, * '4'. �.R GeNCYlsOts. ® ROUTINE 7105 NW 70th Avenue Camp Dodge, Bldg. 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