10-090 County of Santa Clara, Granting Program Funds for the Distribution of 2009 Homeland Security Grant Funds AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND
THE CITY OF CUPERTINO GRANTING ]PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE
DISTRIBUTION OF 2009 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS
This agreement is made April 2, 2010, by and between the County of Santa Clara (County)
and the City of Cupertino (City/Town) for the distribution of 2009 Homeland Security Grant
Program Funds.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program is made up of three grant
programs; the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP, CFDA #97.073), the Urban Area
Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI, CFDA #97.008), and the Metropolitan Medical
Response System Grant Program (MMRS, CFDA #97.071); and
WHEREAS, the SHSP Program supports the implementation of State Homeland Security
Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise
needs for acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. In addition, SHSP supports the
implementation of the National Preparedness Guidelines, the National Incident Management
System (NIMS), and the National Response Framework (NRF);
WHEREAS, the UASI Program addresses the unique planning, organization, equipment,
training, and exercise needs of high- threat, high density Urban Areas, and assists them in
building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and
recover from acts of terrorism;
WHEREAS, the MMRS Program enables jurisdictions to further enhance and sustain a
comprehensive regional mass casualty incident response capability during the first critical
hours of an incident. The program prepares jurisdictions for response to all- hazards mass
casualty incidents, including terrorism, naturally occurring events, and large -scale hazardous
materials incidents;
WHEREAS, the State has designated the County of Santa Clara as the Operational Area for
purposes of distributing SHSP Grant funds to the cities, special districts and other entities
within the County. An Anti - Terrorism Approval Body (County Approval Authority) has
been appointed for the purpose of approving the distribution of SHSP funds at the
Operational Area level;
WHEREAS, the State has designated the County to distribute and administer MMRS grant
funds to the City of San Jose;
WHEREAS, the City and County of San Francisco has designated the County to distribute
and administer UASI grant funds at the Operational Area level;
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WHEREAS, on October 1, 2009, the California Emergency Management Agency awarded
the County a 2009 Homeland Security Grant of $4,064,764. The allocation of the SHSP
grant funds, $3,743,543, will be determined by the County Approval Authority in accordance
with the grant guidelines;
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2009, the City and County of San Francisco awarded the County
a 2009 UASI grant allocation of $1,732,955. The allocation of the UASI grant funds will be
determined by the UASI Approval Authority in accordance with the grant guidelines; and
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
THE AGREEMENT
Article I. Payment
1. Amount of Payment
The County will provide the City, unless otherwise specified, with the equipment,
supplies and /or other resources set forth in Exhibit A, SHSGP Project Funding, which is
attached and incorporated into this Agreement. Specifications for such equipment shall
be provided by the City's requesting agency to the County for the appropriate
procurement process. City's requesting agency will be notified when the procurement
process is complete for final approval of equipment prior to the order being placed. If,
through previous agreement with the County, the City is to procure their own equipment,
performance milestone dates will apply, refer to Article 2, Section 3.
The County may reallocate SHSP funds as specified in Article 1, section 3 of this
Agreement. County does not guarantee a minimum payment to the City.
Funds in the amount of $1,155,655 have been set aside for the training program and
$248,452 for the exercise program from the total Homeland Security grant to be allocated
during the term of this Agreement. The Office of Emergency Services will allocate
training and exercise funds to agencies as determined by the Training/Exercise Advisory
Group.
Funds in the amount of $57,842 have been allocated through UASI for approved training
course expenses. City may be eligible for reimbursement through the County for
authorized training courses.
Authorized personnel budgets are allowable within the Sheriffs Office, County
Office of Emergency Services, Central Fire, and Public Health Emergency Medical
Services. The personnel budget for these departments will reflect the expenditure
authority. Actual reimbursements costs will be requested through the County Office
of Emergency Services. Based on the preference of the Department /Agency,
reimbursement requests may be requested on a monthly or quarterly basis. For
County Departments, reimbursement will be made via inter -county transfer. For all
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others, a county warrant will be issued.
2. Maximum Amount Payable
Subject to the availability of funds and the priorities established by the County
Approval Authority, the maximum amount of SHSP Grant funds payable by the
County to the City under this Agreement must not exceed the total amount of the
2009 Homeland Security Grant.
3. Reallocation of SHSP Grant Funds
For the purpose of maximizing the resources available for disaster preparedness
within the Operational Area, the City agrees that the County Approval Authority may
reallocate funds under this agreement to the City or to another applicant if County
determines that a City is unable to utilize the amount allocated under this Agreement.
County may base its determination on factors that include, but are not limited to the
following: delivery timelines, fund expenditure capabilities, and timeliness of
expenditure. County will notify the City in writing of any determination to reallocate
funds, by issuing a "Notice of Reallocation." The funds will be put forth to the
County Approval Authority for reallocation. The City agrees that the County has the
authority to increase or decrease the maximurn amount payable under this Agreement
as specified in the Notice of Reallocation document and County has the authority to
amend Exhibit A, "SHSP Project Funding," accordingly. Upon issuance, the Notice
of Reallocation will automatically become part of this Agreement.
Article II. Use of Funds.
1. Scope of Services
(a) If the City has been allocated funding for a project, Exhibit A, "SHSGP Project
Funding," will serve as the basis for the project. A further detailed description may
be necessary and will be requested by the County if needed to be incorporated by
reference herein. If future funding is allocated, the City will provide a detailed
description of the approved project to be attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein.
(b) The City will use the funds granted under this Agreement only for the purpose of
obtaining equipment, training and exercise and implementing applicable
programs authorized under the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program.
(c) The City will use funds and equipment granted under this Agreement in a manner
consistent with:
1. the applications submitted by the County to the State for the grant under this
Agreement;
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2. the grant guidance issued by the Stabs for the grant under this Agreement; and
3. the notifications issued by the State of the approval of the grant under this
Agreement.
(d) The documents described in Article II 1 (c) (1) -(3) of this Agreement (collectively
the "State Grant Requirements ") are on file with the County and the granting
agencies of the State, and are hereby in:.orporated into this Agreement. The City
hereby acknowledges that it has received a copy of the State Grant Requirements.
2. Master Grant Obligations
(a) The City agrees to comply with all applicable requirements and assurances
contained in the State Grant Requirements and attached as Exhibit B, "Grant
Assurances ". The City may designate vendors or sub - recipients to fulfill these
obligations, including all State Grant Requirements and Grant Assurances.
(a) If any provisions of this Agreement conflict with the State Grant Requirements,
the provisions of the State Grant Requirements will control.
(c) The City shall establish and maintain administrative, programmatic and fiscal
management records in accordance with federal and state requirements, and:
1. Maintain financial management systems that support grant activities in
accordance with federal and state requirements, including but not limited to
requirements in 44 Code of Federal Regulations ( "C.F.R. ") Part 13.20, and the
Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants, Part
II, Chapter 3.
2. The County of Santa Clara will provide and affix equipment tracking numbers for
all equipment purchased through our procurement process. Using the County
issued tracking number, the City/Town will maintain an equipment tracking
ledger that tracks the equipment within their City /Town and complies with
federal and state requirements, including but not limited to requirements in 44
C.F.R. Parts 13.32 and 13.33, and the Office of Justice Programs Financial and
Administrative Guide for Grants, Part III, Chapter 6.
(d) The City/Town will ensure that any sub - recipients or contractors with which the
City/Town enters any agreement comply with the certification requirements
under 44 C.F.R. Part 13.35, "Sub - Awards to Debarred and Suspended Parties."
3. Performance and Reporting Requirements
(a) If previously approved by the County and the City is conducting the purchasing
process, the City will comply with the performance milestone dates as indicated
on Exhibit A, "SHSP Project Funding."
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(b) Performance reports, indicating the status of outstanding projects are due to the
County representative identified in Article V, Section 1 as follows:
Performance Period 1 (May 1, 2010 — December 31, 2010) — due by January 15, 2011
Performance Period 2 (January 1, 2011 — June 30, 2011) — due by July 15, 2011
Performance Period 3 (July 1, 2011 — December 31, 2011) — due January 15, 2012
(c) The County will provide the City with a report template (Exhibit C,
"Performance Report "), and the City will utilize the template.
(d) Payments made by County to the City are conditioned upon the timely receipt of
applicable, accurate and complete reports to be submitted by the City.
(e) The City will notify the County representative identified in Article V, Section 1,
within 15 days, when the City has completed all performance obligations for
these grants.
(f) City will provide single audit reports to County by July 31 of every fiscal
year.
4. Disallowances
(a) During the term of this Agreement, County is not obligated to honor any claim for
payment that is submitted more than three months following the date of the service
for which payment is requested.
(b) All requests for reimbursement must be submitted by December 31, 2011. County
will not process any claims submitted after this date.
Article III. Term and Termination.
1. Term of Agreement
This Agreement is effective from October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011.
2. Termination
(a) Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice to the
other. Cause includes, but is not limited lo a material breach of this Agreement,
or a violation of any applicable laws.
(b) Opportunity to cure. The non - breaching party will give written notice of the
breach to the breaching party, specifying the breach. The breaching party will not
be deemed in default hereunder and the non - breaching party will not institute
proceedings or exercise any remedies against the breaching party unless the
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breach has not been cured, corrected or remedied within thirty (30) days after the
giving of such notice of breach or within such longer period as may be reasonably
required to cure, correct or remedy the breach, provided the breaching party has
commenced such cure, correction or remedy within such thirty (30) day period
and diligently and continuously pursues ; ;uch cure, correction or remedy.
(b) If this Agreement is terminated, the City will return funding in accordance with
grant guidelines.
(c) Budget Contingency
This Agreement is contingent upon the appropriation of sufficient funding by the
state and County for the services covered by this Agreement. If funding is reduced or
deleted for the services covered by this Agreement, the County has the option to
either terminate this Agreement with no liability occurring to the County or to offer
an amendment to this Agreement indicating the reduced amount.
Article IV. Liabilities.
1. Mutual Indemnification
In lieu of and not withstanding the pro rata risk allocation which might otherwise be
imposed between the parties pursuant to Government Code Section 895.6, the parties
agree that all losses or liabilities incurred by a party shall not be shared pro rata but
instead the County and the City agree that pursuant to Government Code Section
895.4, each of the parties hereto shall fully indemnify and hold each of the other
parties, their officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from any
claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined by
Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or
omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, board
members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any
work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such party under this Agreement. No
party, nor any officer, board member, employee or agent thereof shall be responsible
for any damage or liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or
willful misconduct of other parties hereto, their officers, board members, employees
or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to such other parties under this Agreement.
Article V. Miscellaneous.
1. Notice
All notices required by this Agreement will be deemed given when in writing and
delivered personally or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the other party at the address set forth below or at such other address as
the party may designate in writing:
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To the City:
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014 -3232
To the County:
Diane Stambaugh, Administrative Services and Grants Manager
County of Santa Clara, Office of Emergency Services
55 W. Younger Ave., Suite 450
San Jose, CA 95110
2. Compliance and Nondiscrimination
The parties will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Such
laws include but are not limited to the following: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as
amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(Sections 503 and 504), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code
sections 12900 et seq.), and California Labor Code sections 1101 and 1102. The parties will
not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for employment because of
age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, mental
disability, physical disability, medical condition, political beliefs, organizational affiliations, or
marital status in the recruitment, selection for training including apprenticeship, hiring,
employment, utilization, promotion, layoff, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Nor
will the parties discriminate in the provision of services provided under this Agreement
because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex /gender, sexual orientation,
mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, political beliefs, organizational
affiliations, or marital status.
3. Governing Law
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in, and will be construed and enforced in
accordance with, the laws of the State of California.
4. Assignment
The parties may not assign this Agreement or the rights and obligations hereunder without
the specific written consent of the other.
5. Entire Agreement
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This document represents the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof. All prior negotiations and written and /or oral agreements between the parties
with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement are merged into this Agreement.
6. Amendments
This Agreement may only be amended by an instrument signed by the parties.
7. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to
be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
invalid or unenforceable, the same will either be reformed to comply with applicable law or
stricken if not so conformable, so as not to affect the validity or enforceability of this
Agreement.
9. Waiver
No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement will constitute a
waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted by a party must
be in writing, and will apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated.
10. Conflict of Interest
In accepting this Agreement, City covenants that it presently has no interest and will not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of services under this Agreement. City is responsible
for assuring compliance of its subcontractors, if any, with the requirements of this provision.
11. Certified Resolution of Signature Authori
Upon request of Santa Clara County, City will deliver to Santa Clara County a copy of the
resolution(s) authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, certified
as true, accurate and complete by the appropriate authorized representative of City.
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Signed:
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CITY OF CUPERTINO
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Gary Gr Date ave Knapp Da
Chief O I - . ting Officer City Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality: App d as to Form and Legality:
Kimber y Thom pp CiAttorney
Deputy County Counsel
Exhibit A 2009 SHSP Project Funding
Exhibit B Grant Assurances
Exhibit C Performance Report Template
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California Emergency Management Agency
FY09 Grant A ssurances
(All HSGP Applicants)
Name of Applicant:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E -Mail Address:
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant named above:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and has the institutional, managerial and
financial capability to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the grant provided
by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and sub - granted through the State of California, California Emergency Management
Agency (Cal EMA).
2. Will assure that grant funds are used for allowable, fair, and reasonable costs only and will not
be transferred between programs (State Homeland Security Program, Urban Area Security
Initiative, Citizen Corps Program, and Metropolitan Medical Response System) or fiscal years.
3. Will comply with any cost sharing commitments included in the FY09 Investment Justifications
submitted to DHS/FEMA /Cal EMA, where applicable.
4. Will give the Federal government, the General Accounting Office, the Comptroller General of
the United States, the State of California, through any authorized representative, access to, and
the right to examine, all paper or electronic records, books, or documents related to the award;
and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
standards and /or awarding agency directives.
5. Agrees that funds utilized to establish or enhance State and Local fusion centers must support the
development of a statewide fusion process that corresponds with the Global Justice /Homeland
Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Fusion Center Guidelines and achievement of a baseline
level of capability as defined by the Fusion Capability Planning Tool.
6. Will provide progress reports, and other such information as may be required by the awarding
agency, including the Initial Strategy Implementation Plan (ISIP) within 45 (forty -five) days of
the award, and update via the Grant Reporting Tool (GRT) twice each year.
7. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval
from Cal EMA.
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8. Will maintain procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the award of funds and the
disbursement of funds.
9. Will comply with all provisions of DHS/FEMA's codified regulation 44, including Part 13,
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments, including the payment of interest earned on advances.
10. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that
constitutes, or presents the appearance of, personal or organizational conflict of interest, or
personal gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business,
or other ties.
11. Agrees that, to the extent contractors or subcontractors are utilized, grantees and subgrantees
shall use small, minority, women- owned, or disadvantaged business concerns and contractors or
subcontractors to the extent practicable.
12. Will notify Cal EMA of any developments that have a significant impact on award - supported
activities, including changes to key program staff.
13. Will comply, if applicable, with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§
4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of
residence structures.
14. Understands and agrees that Federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly, to support the
enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy, at any level of
government, without the express prior written approval from DHS /FEMA /Cal EMA.
15. Will comply with all Federal Statues relating to Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination. These
include, but are not limited to:
a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88 -352), as amended, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.
b. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 -1683
and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrirnination on the basis of gender.
c. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps.
d. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101- 6107), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of age.
e. The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse.
f. The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on
the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism.
g. §§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd -3 and 290
ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records.
h. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating
to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing.
i. Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 7, 16, and 19 relating to
nondiscrimination.
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j. The requirements on any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which the application for Federal assistance is being made.
k. Will, in the event that a Federal or State court or Federal or State administrative agency
makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds or race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, or disability against a recipient of funds, the
recipient will forward a copy of the finding to the Office of Civil Rights, Office ofJustice
Programs.
1. Will provide an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, if applicable, to the Department of
Justice Office of Civil Rights within 60 days of grant award.
m. Will comply, and assure the compliance of all its subgrantees and contractors, with the
nondiscrimination requirements and all other provisions of the current edition of the
Office ofJustice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants, M7100.1.
16. Will comply with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. § 4601 et seq. [P.L. 91 -646]) which
provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a
result of Federal or Federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interested in
real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. Will
also comply with Title 44 CFR, Part 25, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition for Federal and Federally - assisted programs.
17. Will comply, if applicable, with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of
the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) which requires recipients in a special
flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
insurable construction and acquisition is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more.
18. Will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental and historical
preservation (EHP) requirements. Failure to meet Federal, State, and Local EHP requirements
and obtain applicable permits may jeopardize Federal funding. Will comply with all conditions
placed on any project as the result of the EHP review; any change to the scope of work of a
project will require reevaluation of compliance with these EHP requirements.
19. Agrees not to undertake any project having the potential to impact the EHP resources without the
prior written approval of DHS /FEMA /Cal EMA, including, but not limited to, communications
towers, physical security enhancements, new construction and modifications to buildings that are
fifty (50) years old or more. Any construction related activities initiated prior to full EHP review
will result in a noncompliance finding. If ground- disturbing activities occur during the project
implementation, the recipient must ensure monitoring of the disturbance. If any potential
archeological resources are discovered, the recipient will immediately cease activity in that area
and notify DHS /FEMA /Cal EMA and the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office.
20. Will ensure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision, which shall be utilized in
the accomplishment of this project, are not on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPAs)
List of Violating Facilities, and will notify Cal EMA and the Federal Grantor agency of the
receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities
indicating if a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA.
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21. Will provide any information requested by DHS/FEMA /Cal EMA to ensure compliance with
applicable laws, including the following:
a. Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental
Policy Act, National Historical Preservation Act, Archaeological and Historic
Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders on Floodplains
(11988), Wetlands (11990) and Environmental Justice (EO12898) and Environmental
Quality (EO11514).
b. Notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738.
c. Assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 et seq.).
d. Conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section
176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.).
e. Protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act
of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93 -523).
f. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). California Public Resources Code
Sections 21080- 21098. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3 Section
15000- 15007.
g. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et.seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
h. Applicable provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (P.L. 97 -348) dated October
19, 1982 (16 USC 3501 et seq.) which prohibits the expenditure of most new Federal
funds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
22. Will comply with Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) requirements as stated
in the California Emergency Services Act, Government Code, Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2,
Section 8607.1(e) and CCR Title 19, Sections 2445, 2446, 2447, and 2448.
23. Agrees that all publications created or published with funding under this grant shall prominently
contain the following statement: "This document was prepared under a grant from FEMA's
Grant Programs Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Points of view or opinions
expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official
position or policies of FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate or the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security." The recipient also agrees that, when practicable, any equipment purchased
with grant funding shall be prominently marked as follows: "Purchased with funds provided by
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security."
24. Acknowledges that DHS /FEMA reserves a royalty -free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to
reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and authorize others to use, for Federal government
purposes: a) the copyright in any work developed under an award or sub - award; and b) any rights
of copyright to which a recipient or sub - recipient purchases ownership with Federal support.
25. The recipient agrees to consult with DHS/FEMA /Cal EMA regarding the allocation of any patent
rights that arise from, or are purchased with, this funding.
26. Has requested through the State of California, Federal financial assistance to be used to perform
eligible work approved in the submitted application for Federal assistance and after the receipt of
Federal financial assistance, through the State cf California, agrees to the following:
a. Promptly return to the State of California all the funds received which exceed the
approved, actual expenditures as accepted by the Federal or State government.
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b. In the event the approved amount of the grant is reduced, the reimbursement applicable to
the amount of the reduction will be promptly refunded to the State of California.
c. Separately account for interest earned on grant funds, and will return all interest earned,
in excess of $100 per Federal Fiscal Year.
27. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S C. Sections 4728 -4763)
relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen
statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
28. Will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. Sections 1501 -1508 and 7324 -7328)
which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are
funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
29. Will comply, if applicable, with P.L. 93 -348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved
in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
30. Will comply, if applicable, with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P. L. 89 -544, as
amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded
animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
31. Will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hour provisions of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education,
hospitals, and other non - profit organizations.
32. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a
to 276a -7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276c and 18 U.S.C. Sections 874), and the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 327 -333), regarding labor
standards for Federally assisted construction sub - agreements.
33. Agrees that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal
grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification o any Federal grant or cooperative agreement.
b. If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or an employee of Congress, or employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with the Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying
Activities," in accordance with its instructions.
c. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all sub awards at all tiers including subgrants, contracts under
grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontract(s) and that all sub recipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly.
d. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a
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prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, Title
31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
34. Agrees that equipment acquired or obtained with grant funds:
a. Will be made available pursuant to applicable terms of the California Disaster and Civil
Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement in consultation with representatives of the
various fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials response services, and law
enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction of the applicant, and deployed with
personnel trained in the use of such equipment in a manner consistent with the California
Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan or the California Fire Services and Rescue Mutual
Aid Plan.
b. Is consistent with needs as identified in the State Homeland Security Strategy and will be
deployed in conformance with that Strategy.
35. Agrees that funds awarded under this grant will be used to supplement existing funds for
program activities, and will not supplant (replace) non - Federal funds.
36. Will comply with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines and
requirements, including OMB Circulars A102 and A -133, E.O. 12372 and the current
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements. Will also comply with
Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 66 and 70, that govern the application, acceptance
and use of Federal funds for Federally assisted projects.
37. Will comply with Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990.
38. Agrees to cooperate with any assessments, national evaluation efforts, or information or data
collection requests, including, but not limited to, the provision of any information required for
the assessment or evaluation of any activities within this agreement.
39. Will comply with all provisions of 2 CFR, including: Part 215 Uniform Administrative
Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and
Other Non - Profit Organizations (OMB Circular A -110); Part 225 Cost Principles for State, Local
and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A -87); Part 220 Cost Principles for Educational
Institutions (OMB Circular A -21); Part 230 Co Principles for Non - Profit Organizations (OMB
Circular A -122).
40. Will comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), part 31.2 Contract Cost Principles and
Procedures, Contracts with Commercial Organizations.
41. Will comply with the financial and administrative requirements set forth in the current edition of
the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide and the current DHS Financial
Management Guide.
42. Agrees that all allocations and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the FY
2009 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit, and the California
Supplement to the FY 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit.
All allocations and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the Allocations, and
use of grant funding must support the goals and objectives included in the State and /or Urban
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Area Homeland Security Strategies as well as the investments identified in the Investment
Justifications which were submitted as part of the California FY2009 Homeland Security Grant
Program application. Further, use of FY09 funds is limited to those investments included in the
California FY09 Investment Justifications submitted to DHS/FEMA /Cal EMA and evaluated
through the peer review process.
43. Will not make any award or permit any award (subgrant or contract) to any party which is
debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal
assistance programs under Executive Order 12549 and 12689, "Debarment and Suspension ".
44. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44 CFR
Part 17, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions,
a. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
i. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or
agency.
ii. Have not within a three -year period preceding this application been convicted of
or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a
criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing
a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public
transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
iii. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and have not within
a three -year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
b. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or
she shall attach an explanation to this application.
45. Agrees to comply with the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and certifies that it will or will
continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition.
b. Establishing an on -going drug -free awareness program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
ii. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
iii. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and
iv. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace.
c. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a).
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d. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will
i. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
ii. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a
criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days
after such conviction.
e. Notifying the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to:
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
ATTN: Control Desk
633 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20531
Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.
f. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted.
i. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended; or
ii. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
g. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
46. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders,
regulations, program and administrative requirements, policies and any other requirements
governing this program.
47. Understands that failure to comply with any of the above assurances may result in suspension,
termination, or reduction of grant funds.
The undersigned represents that he /she is authorized by the above named applicant to enter into this
agreement for and on behalf of the said applicant.
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Printed Name of Authorized Agent: v c D t.3 (4J AP p
Title: L- ■t-..., 114,244 4Ocw Date: Co , 2. , 1 ' 0
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Exhibit C
Performance Report
FISCAL YEAR 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program
Reporting City:
Performance Period: from to
(see Agreement with County for Performance Period date)
Mailing Instructions: Please complete the performance report and return it by
to: (see Agreement with County for Performance Period dates)
Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services
Attention: Diane Stambaugh
55 West Younger Ave, Suite 450
San Jose CA, 95110
Questions regarding the completion of this performance report should be directed to Santa Clara
County Office of Emergency Services (408 )808 - 7808. Questions can also be sent via email to
diane.stambaugh(a oes.sccgov.orq. Reports can be faxed to (408)294 -4689, with a hard copy of the
report mailed to the above address.
Part I —City Contact Information
Authorized person who is responsible for completing this form:
Name
Title
Mailing
Address
Phone Fax
e -mail
Part 11— Project Activities
Directions: Complete the following items to reflect activities completed in your city during this
reporting period.
1. Project Title:
2. Please explain the actions /processes being taken and estimated completion date.
Part 111— Signature of Preparer
I certify that I have prepared this report with the most timely and accurate information available.
Signature: Date:
Printed Name: Title: