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05-040, Bay Area Air Quality Management District FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND CITY OF CUPERTINO PROJECT NUMBER 04R18 This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Cupertino, hereinafter referred to as "Project Sponsor," and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, hereinafter referred to as the "Air District." SECTION I RECITALS: 1) Air District is authorized to administer the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 44223 and 44225, which allows the Air District to levy a fee on motor vehicles registered within its jurisdiction and to use the funds generated to implement projects and programs to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles. 2) California Health and Safety Code Section 44241 requires that TFCA funds be allocated to public agencies within the Air District's jurisdiction and that TFCA funds be used only for specified eligible transportation control measures and mobile source measures included in the latest version of any plans adopted in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 40233, 40717, and 40919 for the California and federal ambient air quality standards. 3) Air District and Project Sponsor, a public agency in Air District's jurisdiction, desire to enter into this Funding Agreement (Agreement) to implement an eligible transportation control or mobile source measure (Project) to improve air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: SECTION IT PROJECT SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS: 1) Project Sponsor will implement the Project in accordance with this Agreement and Attachment A, Project Specific Information; Attachment B, Project Description; and Attachment C, Monitoring of Project Performance, which are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. 2) Project Sponsor will complete the Project in accordance with the budget described in Attachment A and the following conditions: A. The Air District's funding obligation under this Agreement is limited to the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" as specified in Attachment A. Any Project cost overruns are the sole responsibility ofthe Project Sponsor. B. In the event that the "Total Project Cost" is less than the amount listed on Attachment A, the Air District may reduce the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" to the Project. Any reduction in TFCA funding will maintain the percentage, listed on Attachment A, of "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" to "Total Project Cost". C. Only those allowable Project costs incuned after the "Air District Approval Date" as specified in Attachment A, and up to the completion or termination of the Project, whichever occurs first, are eligible to receive TFCA funds. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 1 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement D. Project Sponsor will contribute or expend those "Matching Funds," if any, as specified in Attachment A. In the event the specified "Matching Funds" are to be contributed by a third party and the Project Sponsor does not receive all such funds, the Air District reserves the right to terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, or renegotiate the terms and conditions. E. If "TFCA Administrative Costs" are included in the "TFCA Line Item Project Budget" in Attachment A, Project Sponsor will not use more than five (5) percent of the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" for allowable costs incurred in the administration ofthe Project. F. If the Project Sponsor removes any capital equipment, purchased with TFCA funds under this Agreement, from operation within the "Project Useful Life" as specified in Attachment B, the Project Sponsor will return funds in proportion to the percentage ofTFCA funds originally used to purchase the capital equipment minus depreciation within thirty (30) days ofremoving the capital equipment from operation. In the event the Project Sponsor transfers the capital equipment that has been removed from operation to another use within the Air District's jurisdiction, with the Air District's approval, this provision may not apply. G. If the Project Sponsor sells any capital equipment purchased with TFCA funds under this Agreement within the "Project Useful Life", as specified in Attachment B, the Project Sponsor will return the funds realized from the sale in proportion to the percentage of TFCA funds originally used to purchase the capital equipment within thirty (30) days ofthe sale. 3) Project Sponsor will submit invoices to the Air District for reimbursement of eligible Project costs and expenses consistent with the budget and schedule contained in Attachments A and B, respectively in a form acceptable to the Air District. Invoices will include a summary sheet specifying the project number; time period for the invoice; itemized staff charges to the Project, if any; itemized payments to vendors, consultants, or contractors and total funds being requested for the invoice period. Each invoice will also include detailed supporting documentation which will include copies of time sheets documenting hourly labor costs incurred in the implementation of the Project, copies of invoices from vendors, consultants, or contractors or an explanation of the goods or services provide<;l for the Project. Project Sponsor may establish an alternative method approved in advance by the Air District to document staff costs charged to the Project. If invoices include "TFCA Administrative Costs", the Project Sponsor must provide supporting documentation to show how the costs were accrued. This shall include the date hours were accrued, employees' job titles, employees' hourly pay rates, hours worked, task being charged, and total charges. Project Sponsor must submit the final invoice for payment no later than ninety (90) days after the submission of the Final Report as required by Attachment C. 4) Project Sponsor will keep all necessary Project records to document Project activities and performance, including documentation of expenses and charges to support invoices submitted to the Air District and other Project reporting requirements as described in Attachment C. 5) Project Sponsor will allow Air District or its authorized representatives to inspect, audit, and make copies of any Project records related to the performance of this Agreement. Project Sponsor will keep Project records in one central location for a period ofthree (3) years after the Air District's final payment of an approved final invoice as required by Section II.3 above. 6) Project Sponsor will submit all reports set forth in Attachment C to the Air District by the specified due dates. In the event that a report other than the Final Report is not received, the Air District reserves the right to withhold payment of invoices until the appropriate report is submitted to the Air District. The District will retain fifteen (15) percent of the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" until the Air District accepts the Final Report as required by Attachment C. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 2 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement 7) Project Sponsor will acknowledge the Air District as a funding source and will use or display the approved TFCA logo so that it is visible to the public: A. On any motor vehicles leased or purchased with TFCA funds, or on any other capital property purchased with TFCA funds. B. On any printed or electronic material associated with the Project that is distributed to the public. Printed material includes Project related schedules, brochures, handbooks, or promotional material. Electronic material includes Project related web sites, electric signs, or e-mail broadcasts. C. In any Project related media events, articles, news releases or other publicity materials. 8) Project Sponsor will place in the public domain any software, written document, intellectual property, process, technique, or product developed with TFCA funds as part ofthe Project. 9) Project Sponsor will monitor the operational status of the capital equipment or services purchased or funded under this Agreement for the "Project Useful Life", as listed in Attachment B. In the event there is a change in the operational status of the capital equipment or services under this Agreement, the Project Sponsor will notify the Air District, in writing, within thirty (30) days of the change in operational status. This may include the sale of capital equipment to a new owner, the transfer of capital equipment to a new location, or the discontinuance of services or use of capital equipment on the Project. Project Sponsor will be responsible for any applicable refunds under Section II.2.F and G. SECTION ill AIR DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS: 1) Air District will provide TFCA funds not to exceed the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" for this Project as listed in Attachment A. 2) Air District will endeavor to pay undisputed amounts of approved invoices within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt. 3) The Air District will provide timely notice prior to conducting an audit. 4) The Air District will provide a copy of any fiscal audits of the Project as specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 44242. 5) The Air District will provide a copy of its approved TFCA logo. SECTION IV GENERAL PROVISIONS: 1) Term: This Agreement will remain in effect for three (3) years after 1) the Air District's final payment after acceptance of the Final Report, or 2) the "Project Useful Life" as specified in Attachment B, whichever is longer, unless terminated as provided below. 2) Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to the other party. Upon receiving notice of termination, Project Sponsor will immediately cease further expenditure ofTFCA funds received under this Agreement. The Air District will reimburse Project Sponsor for qualifying expenditures on the Project made until the effective date of the termination. The Air District may terminate this Agreement for default upon giving ten (10) days written notice (or such other period of time authorized in writing by the Air District) of such default to Project Sponsor and Project Sponsor does not cure such default. The Air District will reimburse Project Sponsor for qualifying expenditures in full conformance with this Agreement made until the effective date of the termination. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 3 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement 3) Early Termination: This Agreement may be terminated prior to completion of the term period upon any of the following circumstances: . A. The heavy-duty vehicles or associated capital equipment funded under this Agreement become inoperable through mechanical failure of components or systems directly related to the fuel technology being utilized, and such failure is not caused by Project Sponsor's negligence, misuse, or malfeasance. B. Project Sponsor shall submit written documentation supporting any basis for early termination for the approval of the Air District. Reimbursement for Early Termination: Project Sponsor is obligated through this Agreement to acquire and operate capital equipment funded under this Agreement as well as to provide periodic reports to the Air District. Should Project Sponsor desire to terminate this Agreement prior to the end date for reasons other than those stated in Item 3.A, Proj ect Sponsor shall reimburse the Air District for a prorated share of the funds provided under this Agreement. The prorated share for which Project Sponsor shall be liable shall be 100% if the termination occurs within one (1) year of project implementation; 80% if termination occurs between years one (1) and two (2); 60% between years two (2) and three (3); 40% between years three (3) and four (4); 20% between years four (4) and five (5); and 0% after year five (5). The reimbursable amount shall be paid to the Air District within sixty (60) calendar days of the early termination date. Project Sponsor shall not be responsible for any reimbursement to the Air District if termination results from one or more of the reasons set forth in Item 2. Nothing in this Item entitles Project Sponsor to payment in the event of breach. 4) Indemnity: Project Sponsor will indemnify and hold harmless the Air District, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, and successors-in-interest against any and all claims, suits or actions arising out of an act or omission of the Project Sponsor or its employees, subcontractors or agents in the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent such claim, suit or action arises out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Air District. Project Sponsor will cause any third party who owns, operates or controls the motor vehicle(s) purchased with TFCA funds under this Agreement to indemnify the Air District in accordance with this provision. This indemnification will survive expiration or termination of this Agreement. Air District shall indemnify and hold harmless Project Sponsor its officers, employees, agents, and successors-in-interest against any and all claims, suits or actions arising out of a negligent act or omission by Air District in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. 5) Notices: Any notice which may be required under this Agreement shall be in writing, shall be effective when received, and shall be given by personal delivery service or first class mail, to the addressees set forth on Attachment A, or to such addressees which may be specified in writing by the parties. 6) Contacts: The persons listed as Contacts in Attachment A will be the first point of contact and act as the liaisons between the Air District and Project Sponsor with regards to the day-to-day activities of the Project. All reports and correspondence are to be addressed to the specified Contacts. 7) Project Number: All correspondence shall reference the "Project Number" specified in Attachment A. 8) Integration: This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter described in this Agreement, and no representation, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein. 9) Amendment: This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or rescinded except in writing and signed by the parties hereto. Any attempt to modify this Agreement orally will be void and of no effect. The Air District and Project Sponsor Contacts as specified in Attachment A may jointly authorize, in writing, any minor schedule revisions, "TFCA Line Item Project Budget" revisions, or changes to the TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 4 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement Project scope of work. Any other amendments to this Agreement must be executed in writing by the signatories to this Agreement. Any change in Project scope of work must be approved by the Air District prior to implementation of the change by the Project Sponsor. 10) Independent Contractor: Project Sponsor and any party contracting with it renders its service under this Agreement as an independent contractor. None of the Project Sponsor's agents, subcontractors or employees shall be construed as agents or employees of the Air District. The legal relationship of any person performing services for the Project Sponsor will be solely between that person and the Project Sponsor. This paragraph does not apply to elected officials serving concurrently on the governing boards of both the Project Sponsor and Air District. 11) Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned, transferred, or subcontracted by any party without the express written consent ofthe other party. 12) Severability: Should any part of this Agreement be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement which shall continue in full force and effect; provided that, the remainder of this Agreement can, absent the invalid portiones), reasonably be interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties. 13) Effective Date: The effective date of this Agreement is the date the Air District Executive Officer! APCO executes this Agreement. 14) General Compliance with Laws: The performance of this Agreement and the expenditure ofTFCA funds received under this Agreement will be in accordance with all applicable provisions of local and state law. 15) Liquidated Damages: It is agreed by the parties that a violation of Section n.7 will result in damage to the Air District that is or will be impracticable to determine. It is therefore agreed that the Project Sponsor will be liable for up to ten percent (10%) of the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" for the Project as liquidated damages ifthe Project Sponsor does not cure a noticed violation of Section n.7 within thirty (30) days of such written notice from the Air District. The Air District may deduct such liquidated damage amounts from any amounts owed to the Project Sponsor. 16) Force Majeure: Neither the Air District nor Project Sponsor shall be liable or deemed to be in default for any delay or failure in performance under this Funding Agreement or interruption of services, directly or indirectly, from the acts of God, civil or military authority, acts of public enemy, war, strikes, labor disputes, shortages of suitable parts, materials, labor or transportation, or any similar cause beyond the reasonable control of the Air District or Project Sponsor. 17) Governing Law: This Funding Agreement shall be construed and interpreted and the legal relations created thereby shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 18) Binding on Successors: All of the terms, provisions and conditions ofthis Funding Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit ofthe parties and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives. 19) Attorneys' fees: If any legal proceeding should be instituted by either of the parties to enforce the terms of this Agreement or to determine the rights of the parties under this Agreement, the prevailing party in said proceeding will recover, in addition to all court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees. 20) Conflict of Interest: Project Sponsor warrants and represents that it presently has no interest and agrees that it will not acquire any interest which would represent a conflict of interest under California Government Code sections 1090 et seq. and 87100 et seq. during the performance of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officers. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 5 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement ATTACHMENT A PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION [Note: The section numbers shown in parenthesis below refer to sections in the Funding Agreement.] 1. Project Sponsor: City of Cupertino 2. Project Number (Section IV.6): 04R18 3. Total Project Cost (Section 11.3): $ 133,000 4. Matching Funds (Section 11.2): $ 70,000 (Source: Los Altos Garbage Company) 5. Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded (Section 11.3, 11.6, 111.1, 111.2): $ 63,000 The Air District will provide fundinKof $9,000 per DECS, to a maximum of $ 63,000 in TFCA Regional Funds. (Note: The Air District will also provide additional grant funds via Grant # 04SW04 in the amount of $1,500 for each of the seven DECS covered by TFCA Grant #04R18.) 6. TFCA Line Item Project Budget: TFCA Regional Funds Awarded shall be used to install eligible diesel emission control systems (DECS) per the Project Description in Attachment B. Line Item Seven (7) DECS @ $9,000 in TFCA Regional Funds per DECS Amount $ 63,000 7. Reimbursement Request (Section 11.3, 11.6, 111.2): Project Sponsor shall submit a single request for reimbursement after all DECS covered by this agreement have been purchased and installed. The reimbursement request shall be submitted using the Final Report and Payment Request Form provided by the Air District. Per Section n.6 of this Agreement, the Air District may withhold funds pending receipt of reports. 8. Notices (Section IV.4): Any written notice required is to be addressed to: Project Sponsor: David Knapp City Manager City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Air District: Jack P. Broadbent Executive Officer/ APCO Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 9. Contacts (Section IV.5): Contact persons for day-to-day activities ofthe Project are: Proiect Contact: Lavenia Miller Environmental Programs Manager City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 laveniam@cupertino.org Air District: David Burch Principal Environmental Planner Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 dburch@baaqmd.gov TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 7 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement 10. Air District Approval Date (Section II.2): October 20,2004 11. Special Conditions (Section II.2, II.?, II.9): A. Any change in the proposed emission control devices (Cleaire Longview PM + NOx filters) specified for the refuse vehicles must be requested in writing and approved by the Air District in advance. B. The Project Sponsor shall acknowledge the TFCA as a funding source in all promotional material related to the Project (e.g., press releases, brochures, schedules, etc.). C. The Project Sponsor shall install the TFCA decal on the refuse vehicles retrofitted with the emission control devices purchased with TFCA funds. D. The Project Sponsor shall monitor the status of the refuse vehicles retrofitted with emission control devices under the terms of this Agreement. The Project Sponsor shall inform the Air District Project Contact listed above within thirty (30) days of any changes in the operational status of the retrofitted refuse vehicles. This includes the sale of any refuse vehicle to a new owner, the transfer of any refuse vehicle to a new location, or the withdrawal of any refuse vehicle from active service within the City of Cupertino. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 8 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement ATTACHMENT B PROJECT DESCRIPTION The TFCA funding application dated June 30, 2004 is incorporated herein by this reference. 1. Project Title: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Retrofit - Retrofit seven (7) existing solid waste collection vehicles with diesel emission control systems 2. Project Useful Life: Five (5) years 3. Project Description: This project shall install an eligible diesel emission control strategy (DECS) on seven (7) solid waste collection vehicles (SWCVs) in the fleet of the Solid Waste Collection Company listed in #4 above. The Air District grant funds will be used to generate surplus emission reductions of nitrogen oxides (NOx); i.e., NOx emission reductions which are over and above the emission reductions required by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) SWCV regulation or claimed by CARB for credit in the State Implementation Plan (SlP). An eligible DECS is defined as any Level 3 DECS verified by CARB to reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) by 85% or more, and to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 25% or more. This includes the C1eaire Longview DECS. The DECS may only be installed on the specific engine types and engine model years cited in the Executive Order and Attachment issued by CARB to verify the DECS. Engines must comply with all terms and conditions specified in the Executive Order. For the Cleaire Longview device, the applicable CARB Executive Orders are DE-03-001-03 and DE-04-004-02. The DECS purchased with TFCA grant funds shall be installed on diesel refuse vehicles that shall be operated exclusively within the boundaries of the Air District for a minimum of five (5) years from the date that they are installed on the vehicles used for refuse collection service. 4. Project Schedule: Issue Purchase Order for DECS: Submit copy of PO to Air District: Complete installation ofDECS on all SWCVs: Submit Final Report and Payment Request Form: by June 1,2005 by June 1,2005 by January 1,2006 by March 1, 2006 5. Project Goal: The goal of this Project is to reduce on-road motor vehicle emissions by promoting the use of diesel vehicles retrofitted with emission control devices in the City of Cupertino's contracted refuse fl eet. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R 18 Page 9 BAAOMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement ATTACHMENT C MONITORING OF PROJECT PERFORMANCE 1. Quarterly Reports (Section 11.6): Due Dates: July 15, 2005; October 15, 2005; and quarterly thereafter until all diesel refuse vehicles have been retrofitted with the emission control devices. The Project Sponsor shall submit brief quarterly reports to the Air District during implementation of the Project. Quarterly reports are required regardless of project activity. Quarterly reports shall summarize progress in Project implementation, describe any problems encountered, and note any potential need for changes in the Project implementation schedule or the anticipated delivery date and installation of the emission control devices. Quarterly reports shall be submitted based upon the format provided by the Air District. 2. Final Report (Section 11.6): Due Date: March 1, 2006 Project Sponsor shall submit a final report after all DECS covered by this agreement have been purchased and installed. The final report shall be submitted using the Final Report and Payment Request Form provided by the Air District. 3. Amendment (Section IV.9): The Project Sponsor must submit in writing to the Air District Project Contact listed above any requests to revise the Project schedule, TFCA Line Item Project Budget, or scope of work. The Air District will approve or disapprove these requests in writing. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R18 Page 10 TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR (TFCA) REGIONAL FUND PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT PROJECT INFORMATION: BAAQMD Project # Date of Report: Agency: Person Completing Report: (Phone #) (Name) (E-mail) Project Title: Period Covered: FISCAL INFORMATION: 1. Total Project Cost (in Funding Agreement): 2. Project costs incurred to date: 3. Project costs invoiced to date: 4. Project costs incurred during the last quarter: 5. Project costs invoiced during the last quarter: $ $ $ $ $ Matching Funds $ $ $ $ $ TFCA Grant PROJECT STATUS: 1. Percent project completed: % 2. Summarize all activity on the project during the latest quarter (contracts, construction, operation, data collection, etc). 3. Is Project adhering to the implementation schedule established in the TFCA Funding Agreement? If delays in project implementation have occurred or are anticipated, please describe the reasons for the delays and a new schedule for project implementation. 4. Attach copies of any press releases, newsletters articles, or other publicity materials regarding the Project produced during the latest quarter. NEXT QUARTER PROJECTION: Describe anticipated activity on contracts, construction, operation and data collection for the next quarter. (Revised July 2003) (Attach additional pages if necessary.)