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HomeMy WebLinkAboutState of Iowa-State Assistance Applicat ion-06.23.2008 G -P-3_o r " STATE OF IOWA lam✓ '° a60 - S3� R t APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL/STATE ASSISTANCE t �Yr � DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE VANIMPilatkilAg. t 9�`�a � �aa � � �'d'� � A*40100:40:001 � ��,,�', Public Assistance FEMA-17 63 DR-IA DHS-FEMA graNatititataWar City of Waterloo _ T°�" ������,,, .. � 4 2 6 0 0 5 3 2 7 � 1011414104107 715 Mulberry Street July 1 Waterloo IA 50703 Black Hawk State Agency Vi City n Special District County n Township Private Non-Profit nOther > > Organization Type: APPLICANT'S DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE(S) The signatures of the individual(s)named below shall be recognized as certification that,to the best of their knowledge and belief, the information on this application is complete and accurate,and that their respective designation to sign and file documents on behalf of the applicant cited above is authorized by official resolution,code,or statute,recognized by the governing body of the applicant as legally binding. A change of Authorized Representative will require submittal of a revised application form. R�ILf AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE '1121. m �' �§ ` 4 ' > &b '... `.re4'}a u�.a,° ! h�'x� ' .::� �rFr' i¢ `�. Tim hurley Mayor City of Waterloo tim.hurley@waterloo-ia. org 715 Mulberr Street Waterloo IA 50703 319-291-4301 310-291-4286 atogs`tot ' tide .,tat A V SP i s o €,D � 5 ,,,... -.« .....s ..,.... �.�,� ,.. .ems. ,�;,,, s e. .,��..v�,. AT�; .. :.��` �,t�vy�xi .,* ��=. �,�' .,*w";[ ,�� s„��`�`�^° CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER .r Michelle yy Weidner Chief Financial� Officer ift. 'RF1 Afki«4'.' _. .�.„a:. ':tea, a 7, :`.I ..a a IMIAI 66 � x '_TC,: a,i; + ., :, :ilig .s City of Waterloo Michelle weidner@waterloo-ia crg A61.100g0 T• � �Za. � f -..4 " `'416 “P,€}STAE-O00. .. , 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo IA 50703 319-291-4323 319-291-4571 • STATE OF IOWA APPLICANT'S ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS NOTE: Certain of these assurances and certifications may not be applicable to this project or program. If you have questions,please contact the Awarding Agency. Certain Federal assistance Awarding Agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances not included in this document. Applicants will be instructed by the Awarding Agency if additional assurances are required. AS THE DULY DESIGNATED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS APPLICANT,I DO HEREBY AGREE IN THEIR NAME AND ON THEIR BEHALF TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GRANT. I HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT IV ASSURANCES-CONSTRUCTION&NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Pursuant to sections 403 and 407 of the Robert T.Stafford Disaster Relief and This duly authorized representative for this applicant does hereby certify that it: Emergency Assistance Act(P.L.93-288),as amended,(42 U.S.C.§§5170 et seq. 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,and the institutional, and 5173(b)),the undersigned agrees to indemnify,hold harmless,and defend managerial,and financial capability(including funds sufficient to pay the the United States of America and the State of Iowa,as well as their agents and non-Federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,manage- employees,from any claims arising from the removal of debris or wreckage for ment,and completion of the project described in this application. this disaster event. This applicant agrees that debris removal from public 2. Will give the Awarding Agency,the Comptroller of the United States,and if and private property will not occur until such time as the land-owner provides appropriate,the State,through any authorized representative,access to an unconditional authorization for the removal of debris. and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award or assistance,and will establish a proper accounting system II CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards,or agency As required by the regulations implementing the New Restrictions on Lobbying directives. (44 CFR§18),this applicant hereby certifies that,to the best of their knowledge 3. Will not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the terms of the real and belief property title,or other interest in the site and facilities without permission 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid,by or on behalf of and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal the undersigned,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence interest in the title of real property in accordance with awarding agency an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer directives,and will include a covenant in the title of real property in or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress,in accordance with Awarding Agency directives,and will include a covenant in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering nto of any funds to assure non-discrimination during the useful life of the project. cooperative agreement,or the extension,continuation,renewal,amend- 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance awarding agency with ment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative regard to the drafting,review,and approval of construction plans and agreement. specifications. 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been or will be 5. Will provide and maintain competent,adequate engineering supervision at paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or all construction sites to ensure that the complete work conforms with the employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee approved plans and specifications,and will furnish progress reports and of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress,in connection other information as required by the assistance awarding agency,or State. with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL.,"Disclosure receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Form to Report Lobbying",in accordance with its instructions.. 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be for a purpose that constitutes,or presents the appearance of personal or included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers(including organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain. sub-contracts,sub-grants,and contracts under grants,loans and co- 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C. operative agreements and that all sub-recipients shall certify and §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for disclose accordingly. programs funded under one of the nineteen(19)statutes or regulations This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this Personal Administration(5 CFR§900,Sub-part F). certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction, 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act imposed by§1352,title 31,U.S.Code. Any person who fails to file the required (42 U.S.C.§§48G1 et seq.)which prohibits the use of a lead-based paint in certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000,and not construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. more than$100,000,for each such failure. 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-discrimination. These include,but are not limited to: III DEBARRMENT,SUSPENSION,&OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)which prohibits As required by Executive Order#12549,Debarrment and Suspension,and discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin. implemented by 44 CFR Part 17,for prospective participants in primary covered (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended transactions,as defined in 44 CFR Part 17,§17.510. (20 U.S.C.§§1681-1683 and 1685-1686),which prohibits This applicant hereby certifies that it and its principals: discrimination on the basis of sex. 1.(a)Are not presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarrment, (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(U.S.C. declared ineligible,sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps. Federal court,or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any (d) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C. Federal department or agency. §§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. (b)Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been (e) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as convicted of,or had a civil judgment rendered against them fo- amended,relating to non-discrimination on the basis of drug abuse. commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, (f) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, attempting to obtain,or performing a public(Federal,State,or local) Treatment,and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended, transaction or contract under a public transaction;violation of Federal relating to non-discrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or or State antitrust statutes,or commission of embezzlement,theft, alcoholism. forgery,bribery,falsification or destruction of records,making false (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. statements,or receiving stolen property. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of (c)Are not presently Indicted for,or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by alcohol and drug abuse patient records. a governmental entity(Federal,State,or local),with commission of any of (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968,(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as the offenses enumerated in the preceding paragraph of this certification. amended,relating to non-discrimination in the sale,rental,or financing (d)Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or of housing. more public transactions(Federal,State,or local)terminated for cause or (i) Any other non-discrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) default. under which application for Federal assistance is being made. 2. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this (j) The requirements on any other non-discrimination statute(s)which certification,they shall attach an explanation to this application may apply to the application. STATE OF IOWA APPLICANT'S ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS 11. Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and V CERTIFICATION OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646),which provide for fair and equitable Workplace Act of 1988 and 44 CFR Part 17,Sub-part F. The regulations, treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result published in the May 25,1990 Federal Register,require certification by of Federal or Federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to sub-grantees,prior to award,that they will maintain a drug-free workplace. The all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of certification that follows is a material representation of fact upon which reliance Federal participation in purchases. will be placed when the Agency determines to award the grant. False certification 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C.§§1501-1508 or violation of the certification shall be grounds for suspension of payments, and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities of employees whose suspension or termination of grants,or government wide suspension or principle employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal debarrment(44 CFR Part 17,subpart C,17.300,and subpart D,17.400). funds. 13. Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act 1. The Sub-grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free (40 U.S.C.§§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act(40 U.S.C.§276c and workplace by: 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act a( ) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful (40 U.S.C.§§327-333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of a construction sub-agreements. controlled substance is prohibited in the sub-grantee's workplace 14. Will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which violation of such prohibition. requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable employees about- construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace. 15. Will comply with the environmental standards which may be prescribed (2) The sub-grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. pursuant to the following: (3) Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee (a) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the assistance programs. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190 and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug Executive Order(EO)11514. abuse violations occurring in the workplace. (b) Notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738. (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the (c) Protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990. performance of the grant be given a copy of the notification state- (d) Evaluation of flood hazards in flood plains in accordance with ment required by paragraph(a). EO 11988. (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph(a)that, (e) Assurance of project consistency with the approved Slate manage- as a condition of employment under the grant,the employee will- ment program developed under the Coastal Zone Maragement Act (1) Abide by the terms of the statement. of 1972(16 U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.). (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a (f) Conformity of Federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no Plans under section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as amended later than five calendar days after such conviction. (42 U.S.C.§§7401 et seq.). (e) Notifying the agency in writing within ten calendar days after receiving (g) Protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe notice under sub-paragraph(d)(2)from an employee or otherwise Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93-523). receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted (h) Protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species employees must provide notice,including position title,to every grant Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93-205). officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted 16. Will comply with the Wild Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C.§§1271 employee was working,unless the Federal agency has designated a et seq.)related to protecting components or potential components of the central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the national wild and scenic rivers system. identification number(s)of each affected grant. 17. Will assist the Awarding Agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 (f) Taking one of the following actions within 30 calendar days of of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C. receiving notice under sub-paragraph(d)(2),with respect to any §470),E0 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),and employee who is so convicted- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16 U.S.C. (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, §§469a-1 et seq.). up to and including termination of employment,consistent with 18. Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended, involved in research,development,and related activities supported by -or- this award of assistance. (2) Requiring the employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug 19. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544, abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such as amended,7 U.S.C.§§2131 et seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and purposes by a Federal,State,or local health,law enforcement, treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other or other appropriate agency. activities supported by this award of assistance. (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free work- 20. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in place through implementation of paragraphs(a),(b),(c),(d),(e),&(f). accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133. 21. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, The terms and conditions of this certification apply to any and all sites and executive orders,regulations,and policies governing this program. locations at which the sub-grantee works or otherwise conducts business. THE SIGNATURE CERTIFICATION OF THIS FORM SHALL E3E TREATED AS A MATERIAL REPRESENTATION OF FACT UPON WHICH RELIANCE WILL BE PLACED WHEN THE GRANTEE DETERMINES TO AWARDED THE COVERED TRANSACTION,GRANT,OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. City of Waterloo FLMA-1763-DR-IA Applicant Name Grant ID Signature of Designated Authorized Representative Date STATE OF IOWA SINGLE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL GRANTS AS THE DULY DESIGNATED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS APPLICANT,I DO HEREBY AGREE IN THEIR NAME AND ON THEIR BEHALF TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GRANT. All records of work associated with the claimed costs on every project are to be maintained for a minimum of three(3)years from the closing date of the grant or sub-grant and are subject to State and Federal review under the"Single Audit Act,as amended"and the"Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996,as amended". The Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133,the"Single Audit Act,as amended",and the"Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996,as amended", require that Non-Federal entities that expend$500,000.00 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single audit conducted. A program specific audit may be conducted in place of a single audit if the auditee meets the terms specified in Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133§ .200,paragraph C. The Single Audit Act provides that the audit shall be made by an independent auditor,and in addition to the financial audit, requires that the independent auditor determine and report on whether the organization has intemal control systems to provide reasonable assurance that it is manageing Federal assistance programs in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In order to provide this assurance the auditor must make a study and evaluation of internal control systems used in administering Federal assistance programs. The study and evaluation must be made whether or not the auditor intends to place reliance on such systems. If there is a "finding"relating to a Federal program administered by Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division: A copy of the official audit must be submitted within nine(9)months of the end of the auditee's fiscal year to: Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Camp Dodge-Bldg W-4 Johnston, IA 50131 If there are no "findings" A copy of the audit report is not required,but the auditee shall provide written notification that: ♦an audit was conducted,including- entity(auditee)name Catalog of FederalDomestic Assistance(CFDA)number(s) the period covered by the audit dollar amount expended ♦the schedule of findings and questioned costs disclosed no audit findings relating to Federal award(s)administered by Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division ♦the summary of schedule of prior audit findings did not report on the status of any audit findings related to Federal award(s) administered by Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division THE SIGNATURE CERTIFICATION OF THIS FORM SHALL BE TREATED AS A MATERIAL REPRESENTATION OF FACT UPON WHICH RELIANCE WILL BE PLACED WHEN THE GRANTEE DETERMINES TO AWARD THE COVERED TRANSACTION,GRANT,OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. City of Waterloo FEMA-1763-DR-IA Applicant Name Grant ID Signa ure of Designated Authorized presentative Date i I I I