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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 35336��'�1.� � �� RECEIVED APR 13 2007 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS Page 1 of 10 Contract Number 07-DEM-LEPC- 12 AGREEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING GRANT PARTIES �;i i��Y ����►��^���� r�11� 1 1'f/ll.� 1 Ilf� . ��' Pursuant to the authority of TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 418.043 and 418.044 and/or § 791.011, this agreement for a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning grant is made by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, hereinafter called the "STATE," and Fort Worth-Tarrant Countv hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", serving as a fiscal agent for the Fort Worth-Tarrant Countv Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the STATE has no programmed resources to implement this requirement of federal law; and WHEREAS, the STATE will receive funds from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to accomplish the tasks detailed in this agreement. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, the STATE and the COUNTY in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, do mutually agree as follows: The COUNTY agrees to perForm hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning activities in connection with the project as stated in the Articles to follow and outlined hereafter, and for having rendered such services, the STATE agrees to pay to the COUNTY compensation for these services as set out in this agreement. All services performed under this agreement shall be performed under the supervision of the State Coordinator, Governor's Division' of Emergency Management (GDEM), represented by the Hazardous Materials Training Officer as the STATE project officer. �.:'r; 1''� 1.:: � .s;;v�':i.�.:� ' I�'�i���, ''��'^'��t� r ��"�. F9' � ;' ;;%:�'� ,yc( �<<�1 : ' l.�',�Y'. y+ i:j� �^-,��� rl.-'n ) :'., , . ��'!'''. ' .. C' ' `��. . ' Page 2 of 10 1. CONTRACT PERIOD This agreement shall become effective upon the date of final execution by the STATE and shall be completed by Auqust 31, 2007 unless terminated in a manner defined herein, 2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY The COUNTY shall: A. Complete the following project: The qoal of the Tarrant County LEPC for Fiscal Year 2007 is to utilize it's vast membership and these qrant funds to continue educatinq our first responders and citizens in chemical emerqency preparedness, but more specifically in the area of qas wells and pipeline emerqencies. B. Provide the STATE the following deliverables: 1) Monthly progress reports as outlined in Section 6 below. 2) Monthly financial reports as outlined in Section 6 below. 3) A final project report as outlined in Section 6 below, together with a copy of public education products. 4) A copy of any contract between Fort Worth-Tarrant Countv and any vendor for products or services related to the project as stated in Section 2 above. 3. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE The STATE shall provide planning assistance to the COUNTY in the form of guidance so the COUNTY can timely complete the deliverables listed above. 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT A. The estimated total approved cost of the project which is the subject of this grant is: Thirteen thousand six hundred nineteen dollars and twenty cents ($13,619.20) B. The maximum amount payable by the STATE under this agreement is: Ten thousand eiqht hundred ninety five dollars and thirtv-six cents ($10,895.36) C. The COUNTY shall provide a cash or soft match of at least 20% of the total project cost or at least: Two thousand seven hundred twentv three dollars and eiqhty-four cents ($2,723.84) �-;�'•�:�;_,�;7;j1 �ir;��::��:J.+;'�7 . ��:J J U �G/ I _C'aV : ! .� �I !cy' ��, ��J � ti`� ":4ic �f��'�?!'� � Kr�l.l f�lo''.:,,,..ai� ,",:� Page 3 of 10 The soft match may include any of the following expenses that are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the project. 1) Salaries, fringe benefits, per diem, housing, or travel expenses incurred by any person other than a government employee while attending training classes or involved in program activities. 2) Private contributions such as corporate contributions of facilities or services such as free classroom space. 3) Voluntary contributions such .as firefighter support, emergency personnel support, and the time of any LEPC member. 4) Equipment or facilities used for exercises, whether public or private. 5) Facility space necessary to conduct activities for the grant program. 6) University students volunteering time to aid in collection of data. D. To receive reimbursement for allowable costs, the COUNTY shall submit as attachments to the monthly financial report an original and four copies of all invoices or receipts along with copies of canceled checks or other proof of payment for each invoice or receipt to the STATE for expenses paid by the COUNTY during the month covered by the report. E. The COUNTY shall furnish all equipment, materials and supplies required to perform the project, which is the subject of this grant. F. All payments to the COUNTY shall be made when the COUNTY, and a valid invoice or receipt pays expenses and proof of payment for each expense is submitted to the STATE. The total amount of the grant will be paid when all deliverables have been received and paid for by the COUNTY. G. The STATE shall make payment to the COUNTY within thirty (30) days from receipt of the COUNTY reimbursable expenses, provided the request for payment is properly prepared, executed, and documented. H. The COUNTY agrees to spend the average of the COUNTY Local Emergency Planning Committee expenditure for planning activities for the past two years, in addition to the COUNTY twenty percent (20°/o) cost match for this grant. n �����:Iv�Ii,-1l ';�(��'\^9��✓,��.�''� E 1`✓ J � if,J�l'j; u'_�i;✓',(;�j'';,�.,t;y' "J •` i ��� Ci � �ir��1� 'r�, .. �,.',:.� !,_,:� , �- �---�-_�----_... Page 4 of 10 5. INITIATION OF PROJECT WORK The COUNTY shall not begin the work outlined herein until final execution of this agreement by the STATE. 6. INSPECTION OF WORK AND PROGRESS REPORTING A. The COUNTY shall, from time to time during progress of the work defined herein, confer with the STATE. The STATE's project officer has the right to inspect work being performed pursuant to this agreement in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The COUNTY shall prepare and present such information and data as may be pertinent and necessary or as may be requested by the STATE in order to evaluate the progress of the work to be performed by the COUNTY. B. The COUNTY project officer shall render required reports to the STATE's project officer, including: 1) Commencing with March 2007, monthly progress reports in the format outlined in Attachment 1 to this agreement. Reports should be dispatched not later than the 20th of the month following that which the progress report covers. 2) Commencing with March 2007, monthly financial reports, with supporting documentation, in the format outlined in Attachment 2 to this agreement. Reports should be mailed not later than the 20th of the month following that which the financial report covers. 3) Not later than September 15. 2007, a final project report, which shall summarize the work, performed on the project and accomplishments and a final financial report with all remaining invoices for reimbursement, supported by appropriate documentation of expenses. Monthly progress reports and the final project report may be submitted by mail, facsimile, or e-mail. Financial reports, which require original supporting documentation, and the final project report must be sent by mail or courier. 7. TERMINATION A. This agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions: 1) By mutual agreement and consent of both parties. 2) By the STATE upon written notice to the COUNTY as consequence of the COUNTY failure to perform the services herein in a satisfactory manner and within the limits provided, with proper allowances being made for circumstances beyond the control of the COUNTY as determined in good faith and reasonable business judgment by the STATE. : � �`` j .;� , > ;�� r� . � � �vJ �� v � � � :li'`':'�. , � �,,:, , ?; ;;;';�;��'�"�1 �?�s`�� � r�� .. _ ..: r� � �.;,�. Page 5 of 10 3. By the STATE for reasons of it's own and not subject to the mutual consent of the COUNTY upon not less than ten (10) days written notice to the COUNTY. 4. By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein. B. Should the STATE terminate this agreement as herein provided, no expenses except those due and payable at the time of termination shall thereafter be paid to the COUNTY. Payment for the work at the time of termination shall be based upon work completed at that time. C. The termination of this agreement and payment of any amount in the settlement as prescribed herein shall extinguish all rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of the STATE and the COUNTY under this agreement. 8. DISPUTES The COUNTY shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurement made by the COUNTY in support of this grant program. Any disputes concerning the work or obligations defined herein or additional costs, or any non- procurement issues shall be settled at the sole discretion of the Department of Public Safety. 9. INDEMNIFICATION To the extent authorized by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas the COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the STATE, its officers and employees from all third party claims for injury to, or death of, persons and damage to, or loss of, physical property directly due to activities of itself, its agents, contractors, officers or employees, performed under this agreement and which result from the negligence or willful misconduct of the COUNTY or of any person employee by the COUNTY. The COUNTY shall also indemnify and hold harmless the STATE, its officers and employees from any and all expenses, including attorney fees, which might be incurred by the STATE, its officers and employees as a result of such activities by the COUNTY, its agents, contractors, officers and employees. 10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The COUNTY shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and the orders and decrees of any court, or administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this agreement. �.�-,,..:,,^1 -�w�;,��� ,,�i5 �''!; - L%d J �'c,j��! �1.�':: ._' �� �;�, :n '7 � i/�1��� v,� �'li�)i�f�::� i � �J: �. L .i � .,u �% � 1 J I' ] .. . � � I� , Page 6 Of 10 i 1. ASSURANCES The COUNTY assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, gender, political affiliation or beliefs, be excluded from, be denied benefit of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part under this agreement. Incorporated by reference the same as if specifically written herein are rules, regulations, and all other requirements imposed by law, including but not limited to compliance with those pertinent rules and regulations of the State of Texas and those of United States agencies providing funds to the State of Texas. To the extent it applies, COUNTY/COUNTY shall comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783, 1 TAC 5.141 et seq., and the Uniform Grant Management Standards, State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Section III, Subpart B, §_.14 (Attached as "Attachment 3"). 12. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS The COUNTY hereby agrees to comply with the requirements specified in the Single Audit Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 7500 et seq. (Supp.1999) (Public Law 104-156), as applicable. 13. WRITTEN MODIFICATION No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall become valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. 14. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Grantee agrees to comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 (September 24, 1965), and of the rules, regulations, and relevant Orders of the Secretary of Labor. 15. RIGHTS IN DATA A. The term "subject data" as used in this agreement means recorded information, whether or not copyrighted, that is delivered or specified to be delivered under this Agreement. The term includes graphic or pictorial delineations in media such as drawings or photographs; audio-visual recordings such as films or videotapes; text in specifications or related performance or design-type documents; machine forms such as punched cards, magnetic tape, or computer memory printouts; and information retained in computer memory. 1) Examples of "subject data" include, but are not limited to: engineering drawings and associated' lists; specifications; standards; process sheets; manuals; technical reports; catalog item identifications; and related information. 2) The term does not include financial reports, costs analysis, and similar information incidental to program administration. __ � , , � ,� � . _ .` � � ip ' ,'�,� . .. � V� �'�M1� -'�f ^.^,, vt1,'':r�,,. ii`�ii .�a�✓;1.�LLUti�1�. \) 7 � 1'� •� - ��L�, f341 �� ';�;:;��i �; � ,.�� ��. i•o., Page 7 of 10 B. With respect to all subject data first produced in the performance of this Agreement, DOT reserves a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, for Federal Government purposes: 1) Any work developed under the grant, sub-grant, or third party contract, irrespective of whether or not a copyright has been obtained; and 2) Any rights of copyright to which the Grantee, sub-grantee, or third-party contractor purchases ownership with DOT assistance. C. When DOT provides assistance to a Grantee for a program involving emergency planning and training, it is DOT's intent to increase the body of transportation knowledge, rather than to limit the benefit of the program to the parties to the agreement. Therefore, the Grantee that has received assistance to support research, financed under the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (49 U.S.C. Section 5101 et. seq.), understands and agrees that, in addition to the rights set forth in sub-section 15.8 of this Agreement, DOT may make available to any DOT Grantee, sub-grantee, sub-recipient, third-party contractor, or third party subcontractor, either DOT's license in the copyright to the "subject data" derived under this agreement. D. The Grantee must indemnify, save and hold harmless DOT, officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their official duties against any liability, including costs and expenses, resulting form any willful or intentional violation by the Grantee of proprietary rights, copyrights, or right of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished under this agreement. E. Nothing contained in this clause implies a license to DOT under any patent or can be construed as affecting the scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to DOT under any patent. F. Subsections 15.B through 15.D of this document are not applicable to material furnished to the Grantee by DOT and incorporated in the work furnished under the Agreement, provided that the Grantee identifies the incorporated material when the work is delivered. G. If the program, which is the subject of this agreement, is not completed, for any reason whatsoever, all data developed under that program becomes subject data as defined in Subsection 15.A of this Agreement and must be delivered as DOT may direct. H. The requirements of Subsections 15.A through 15.G of this document must be included in all third-party contracts of the Grantee under this program. �. � a,, ^,� ,=�'; 'p' � E "'`f��'�;�;::;',� '.,�i:;'�:��'J':t:'.. `J � �;� . �'[�+I". �.-)i ,I�i��� il I�,i� y'!� � �r.i ��� r��' J � �� i}'{ c; v,. � i,. _. �" .. �� � l�; �j;',; ,,, ;: �t, �;-i; ���,. � _.__ �_ .___._.. Page 8 of 10 16. THE GRANTEE AGREES A. To comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a and, implementing regulations when performance under the program involves the design, development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to be operated by the Grantee, its third-party contractors, subcontractors, subgrantees, or their employees to accomplish a DOT function; B. To notify DOT when the Grantee or any of its third-party contractors, subcontractors, sub-grantees, sub-recipients, or their employees anticipate operating a system of records on behalf of DOT in order to implement the program, if such system contains information about an individual's name or other identifier assigned to the individual. The Grantee may not use a system of records subject to the Act in perForming this Agreement until the necessary and applicable approval and publication requirements have been met. The Grantee, its third- party contractors, subcontractors, sub-grantees, and their employees agree to correct, maintain, disseminate, and use such records .in accordance with the terms of the Act, and to comply with all applicable terms of the Act; C. To include in every solicitation and in every third-party contract, sub-grant, when the perFormance of work under that proposed third-party contract, sub-grant or sub- agreement may involve the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals to be operated under that third-party contract, sub-grant, or to accomplish a DOT function, a Privacy Act notification informing the third party contractor, or sub- grantee, that it will be required to design, develop, or operate a system of records on individuals to accomplish a DOT function subject to the Privacy Act of 1974,5 U.S.C. § 552a, and applicable DOT regulations, and that a violation of the ACT may involve the imposition of criminal penalties; and D. To include the text of subsections 16.A through 16.0 in all third-party contracts, and sub- grants under which work for this Agreement is performed or which is awarded pursuant to this Agreement or which may involve the design, development, or operation of such a system of records on behalf of DOT. 17. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION The Grantee must obtain from its third-party contractors, subcontractors and sub grantees the certification required by 49 CFR Part 29. 18. FALSE OR FRADULENT STATEMENT OF CLAIMS The Program Fraud Civil Remedies found in 49 C.F.R. Part 31 apply to this program. The Grantee acknowledges that if it makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to DOT in connection with this program, DOT has the right to pursue and impose on the Grantee civil and criminal penalties. 19. The recipient agrees that it and its contractors, sub-contractors, employees, and representatives will comply with all applicable provisions of 49 CFR 48, 49 CFR �`- : ��� �`:rtf �' .� •-- . 'Jd ,i \; J l , i~1U(,;I ..''t %�;:.:.U;�';��'�1y�f � ��'� ..1 y_�l�1��.I� �,�jr�i F �� � 1'. U�jL 7 li .: G�', � � _^ f--. � ��_�.,,r_•-._-,._.f ..._.. � Page 9 of 10 11 O, and any amendment to this agreement. 20. PROJECT OFFICERS The project officers for this agreement are: A. For the STATE: Name Address: Telephone Fax: E-mail: Comet Russell Training & Exercise Unit Supervisor Governor's Division of Emergency Management Texas Department of Public Safety PO Box 4087 Austin, Texas 78773-0225 (512) 424-2197 (512) 424-5647 comet. russell@txdps.state.tx.us B. For the COUNTY: Name: Address: Telephone Fax: E-mail: Summer Wilhelm Tarrant County Grant Manager 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (817) 392-6171 (817) 378-6180 summer.Wilhelm@fortworthgov.org 21. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY The undersigned signatory for the COUNTY hereby represents and warrants that he/she is an officer of the organization for which he/she has executed this agreement, and that he/she has executed this agreement, and that he/she has full and complete authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the COUNTY. � ,�, �� 1 � �� �� � ��.i: i ��. � L ,`„�;J .. ;; � : �`.1J�6 C;��.,�.J�, ` � �' r , �„ ;I, t. � ' �� ,`�' i i � � � 'J�� ...:J;..._:�� u,..'v',,. i Page 10 of 10 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed in duplicate effective the date of the last signature to this agreement. FOR THE STATE Texas Department of Public Safety Nam of Agency Bho 'zed Signature Oscar Ybarra Printed Name Chief of Finance Title L pL �G Dat ,�� , . P . .,;, . ,�;�� _;13 . , _. ._. _.1..,:,:-,' ^�°Z � � _:.:r.cL�a�:L �,urhoziz�tio� � _..._.._,_,....��__ �c�� o��c�:%� �: �2t� FOR THE COUNTY i-Tarrant County Name of Jurisdiction ,(�>--�,.`- �,ij/i� orized Signature � � — - l� �� � Printed Name , �,._ Title j ` � • . Date 1�.�1PRQ►VED AS TO ���'� �Nf� �.��ALITY: i�.lw .f QGc���. �SSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I� �� 7 1 �1�:.� )i:�:� �}�!:]�i��� ���. �---� U�`�,.I :`;�,C�:L)�ri';%.�J,. �i � � '������li �Q��? ���;� �� ��/ ` ���' �.Y�� � �,�',�.A(� f � j,�i�.�,1;0 E( �.�s�'..�-�--- _n_...- A Fiscal Year 2007 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant ASSURANCES & CERTIFICATIONS w : �? � �� ����,� �:���,��-�� � - : �s���,�, � . � _,� �;. -;r,;:. ,n;;,��,�;;., : �, i f . 7+ ;�,� �'r. � , � �� �: � � �' � � , s, ?� `,'!,'_ ,�,;��� 'j'��' t � , , . Page 1 of 2 APPENDIX A CERTIFICATION DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988 The recipient certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, course of a controlled substance is prohibited in the recipient's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: A. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace: B. The recipient's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace: C. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and D. The penalties that may be imposed on employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the project be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); 4. Notifying each employee in the statement required by paragraph that, as a condition of employment under the award, the employee must: A. Abide by the terms of the statement; and B. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than 5 days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the Award Official within 10 days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d) 2, from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)2, with respect to any employee who is so convicted: A. Appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination; or a: �f; J'�:�1:`ii: :'�':;;:, �.'>: �L� � U �' V` �,' JS '�.i ''; t'� 2;.'�.� !�c �.�;,G.�lr ���:�7 � ��v'. fi'p 6�.,rs. Page 2 of 2 B. 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: 7. Making a good-faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1,2, 3,4, 5, and 6. Place of Performance - '� ` �; � � � , . Street address � -�' ,. , � , COUNTY,COUNTY �j � � State, Zip Code i' .. / / / /� �` Date Fort Worth - Tarrant Coun (Name of Grant Recipient) by: /f �= �'r. � j (Signature �of Authorized Official) u �it'�JP>>�s:=1� '�"c",�>l';�:�;_+ � ) �-j -, �,;1;_:� � ,,j, `��� � �s� �1�L4..l.: ���1 V�;'�'^l;,i;S �i1 S7",:�,� i.'a `✓l4y�lj� J::Gti:o i _` ._...��_. � Page 1 of 1 APPENDIX B U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND PLANNING GRANTS CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT-WIDE GUIDANCE ON LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS (31 U.S.C.1352) The Fort Worth-Tarrant Coun (Grant Recipient) Certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Grant Recipient, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress, or an employee or a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2. If any funds other 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 employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the Grant Recipient shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. 3. The Grant Recipient shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 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 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 for such failure. Date ' � Fort Worth-Tarrant Count (Name of Grant Recipient) j , :--- , by: ' � - : - - - - �. (Si��ature of Authorized Official) .��.---- a c � 7 �; ^ �. j= ��, � ".;fr�'•�:�� ts<..i�'�i ; � � �, , _ �, � +� � �f ;1 �'; ''";� IL;''� s��: J � �'�'�i.,-.-,.0 S��^,' ! s j��� ':�i�::i:lfi1 ��'��`:' t Page 1 of 2 APPENDIX C ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") HEREBY AGREES THAT as a condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d-42 U.S.C. 2000d-4 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A. Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) and other pertinent directives, to the end that in accordance with the Act, Regulations, and other pertinent directives, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and HEREBY GIVE ASSURANCE THAT it will promptly take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. This assurance is required by subsection 21.7(a)(1) of the Regulations. More specifically and without limiting the above general assurance, the Recipient hereby give the following specific assurance with respect to the project. That the Recipient agrees that each "program" and each "facility" as defined in subsections 21.23(e) and 21.239(b) of the Regulations, will be (with regard to a"program") conducted, or will be (with regard to "facility") operated in compliance with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to, the Regulations. 2. That the Recipient shall insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids for work or material subject to the Regulations and, in adapted form in all proposals for negotiated agreements: The Recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, .78 State. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any c�i;; ,;d �::I'l�J��_�!',=i_. :.5:. .. ;;,. �,�5' :a� --„-. .:«,:. �., • a .;�l;i � J-���. ':I��'I���:�.. ' ''' I 4I �!1'��'rll��� f�.(�:%j . ': ��, .. _'1:� il �J�: � �. i �. � �' 3 � Page 2 of 2 contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix B of this assurance in every contract subject to the Act and the Regulations. That this assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which Federal financial assistance is extended to the project. 5. The Recipient shall provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the Secretary of Transportation or the official to whom he. delegates specific authority to give reasonable guarantee that it, other recipients, subgrantees, contractors, subcontractors, transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal financial assistance under such program will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to the Act, the Regulations and this assurance. 6. The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the Act, and Regulations, and this assurance. THIS ASSURANCE is given in considerations of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Recipient by the Department of Transportation and is binding on it, other recipients, sub-grantees, contractors, Sub-contractors, transferees, successors in interest and other participants in the Department of Transportation Program. The person or persons who signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Recipients. Date ' �' ' Fort Worth-Tarrant Countv (Name of Grant Recipient) f %'-' by: �= ,f - - -- � ignature of Authorr ed Official) , ,�, _ � '.,fiyJ . � l �'::vV,�,i: �. 'v��,�` ' � ,'" � �, L � . f� '::'���:�;i � ;s ��� i � � u;,�ti,, --------�.... ._ _.'• Page 1 of 2 APPENDIX D ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION During the perFormance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows: 1. Compliance with Requlations: The contractor shall comply with the Regulations to nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter, "DOT") Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract. 2. Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. 3. Solicitation for Subcontracts, Includinq Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. 4. Information and Reports: The contractor shall provide all information and information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information the contractor shall so certify to the State of Texas or the Research and Special Programs Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. 5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the State of Texas shall impose contract sanctions as it or the Research and Special Programs Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: ,-. � , . �' '_+ d � .� �^.:�,.. C:i�' �� �.=: �!,. I, �,�� f i�. JI�:r �� � �j /� �.a�7�����r . �. �IN�i�( ���i ::�il �.. ary�.. ' V� �' �.i?��•v� y� I�.R'':i.,t.. . �1 ` )c' ,� :1... ? ,_ ., - . � � ' `.' S':�y'�" •� D,�„ Page 2 of 2 (a) withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies; and/or (b) cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. 6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any sub- Contract or procurements as the State of Texas or the Research and Special Programs Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontract or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the State of Texas to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the State of Texas, and, in addition the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. ���"/ir /�' � Date Fort Worth-Tarrant Coun (Name of Grant Recipient) , -"� ;---. ; ;' �- ( m ignature of Authorrzed Official) r �,'rr��,' ,' .l 1 ��>,i , ;,; ; -:,, �,,' -� ,S .r, -, ��; n, b�J� �/ ..��;;1�itil�S�jjl�", .� `') `',QU �'i?��( J��o :��.l1':slly'� �� �Gti:a Page 1 of 2 APPENDIX E ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The following clauses shall be included in all deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the State of Texas. The [grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc., as appropriate] for herself/himself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add "as a covenant running with the land"] that in the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operation on the said property described in this [deed, license, lease, permit, etc.] for a purpose for which a Department of Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the [grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.] shall maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other requirements imposed pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination of Federally- Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended. [Include in licenses, leases, permits, etc.]* That in the event of breach of the above nondiscrimination covenants, State of Texas shall have the right to terminate the [license, lease, permit, etc.] and to re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said [licenses, lease, permit, etc.] had never been made or issued. [Include in deeds]* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, State of Texas shall have the right to re-enter said lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of State of Texas and its assigns. The following shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar agreements entered into by State of Texas. The [grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc., as appropriate] for herself/himself, his/her personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in case of deeds, and leases ��?, "r ��l _— �_ -: -., _ _ .__.�,_ �;i � '! '),'j`� �c7 �;��`;�` �'1 l�d ;; �, r�, I I ��1, r^ "'� -7 CJ 1�. �. { 'i�j� r.� 5�'s �, y� � `-va II I;'' L;.� � �i%y�'Il't�i j���i a� �, ^ ' ��1•. J 1 �t ;:� ,✓;+,, �� .s �� �,l � ��� �.�::. --� _ � Page 2 of 2 add "as a covenant running with the land"] that (1) no person on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over or under such land and the furnishing services thereon, no person on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin shall be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, and (3) that the [grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.] shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally- Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended. [Include in deeds]* *Reverter clause and related language to be clause is necessary in order to effectuate the 1964. / /i ,, - Date Fort Worth-Tarrant County _ (Name of Grant Recipient) used only when it is determined that such a purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of � �-- by: _ . , . (Si nature of Autharized Official) r . �nS-i � r� 1 n-' ��, .-.. •' _. �':�t�V�- ':: � ,;,.!�.��'�„ . ; � �l . . �.� �4 1✓ �:�.J r:,i �r'" 'i. �i'..;C�j .�`1 i� ' I! i'( 'y �5;� ��( iu; i�,. 1, ��7 P/ �'•:i J U J .� . „ . � �Il r, � ^: �� �L( ��� �,! ��✓ �. ���I� �' y�:., � City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication s�aie� ��+�ia - sn — COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/15/2007 - Ordinance No. 17545-07-2005 DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 LOG NAME: 02FY07HMEPG REFERENCE NO.: **C-22112 SUBJECT: Accept a Grant from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning; Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement; Approve and Accept In-Kind Contribution from Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve acceptance of a grant for $13,619.20 for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management; 2. Authorize the City Manager, subject to grant receipt, to enter into a Grant Agreement with the State Division of Emergency Management and adhere to the grant specifications; 3. Approve and accept a contribution of in-kind labor from the Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee of up to $2,723.84 (20 percent match of the grant of $13,619.20); and 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $13,619.20, subject to receipt of the grant. DISCUSSION: The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Program is a federal grant provided to state and local governments to improve their capability to prepare for and respond to hazardous materials incidents by enhancing the implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001). The HMEP grant will help educate citizens about how to react to chemical release incidents and support training for first responders in the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. The grant requires a match of 20 percent of the project budget, which can be satisfied through the provision of in-kind labor. The required 20 percent match of $2,723.84 will be provided by the members of the Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee in in-kind labor. Grant funds will be used to: 1. Sponsor pipeline emergency training class for local responders. 2. Expand distribution of gas well/pipeline safety brochures. 3. Purchase a public education display. 4. Sponsor attendance of several first responders to the 2007 HotZone Conference. Logname: 02FY07HMEPG Page 1 of 2 FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that upon award and receipt of the grant, approval of the above recommendations, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers GR76 451952 002450198000 GR76 488339 002450198000 GR76 5(VARIOUS) 002450198010 GR76 517060 002450198020 $10,895.36 2 723.84 $10.895.36 2 723.84 FROM Fund/Account/Centers Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Joe Paniagua (6140) Oriqinating Department Head: Juan Ortiz (6173) i) Additional Information Contact: Summer Wilhelm (6171) Eric Carter (2877) Logname: 02FY07HMEPG Page 2 of 2