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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $50 000 00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FROM
THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT
ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONAL DIGITAL SMART TECHNOLOGIES
FOR AMATEUR RADIO (D-STAR) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $50 000.00 subject to receipt of a grant from the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland
Security Grant Program Award from the Texas Governor' s Division of Emergency Management to support
ongoing development of the regional Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR)
communication system
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 18809 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
APP VED AST FORM AND LEGALITY
sistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. September 14. 2010
ORDINANCE NO 19308-09-2010
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Parties to Sub-recipient Agreement
This Sub-recipient agreement is made and entered into by and between the Texas Division of Emergency
Management/State Administrative Agency an agency of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as 'TDEM, and
the funds recipient, hereinafter referred to as the 'Sub-recipient. Furthermore, TDEM and the Sub-recipient are
collectively hereinafter referred to as the 'Parties. By this Sub-recipient agreement's execution, the Parties have
severally and collectively agreed to be bound to the mutual obligations and to the performance and accomplishment
of the tasks described in this Sub-recipient agreement. The Sub-recipient Agreement is only an offer until the Sub-
recipient returns the signed copy of the 2008 Sub-recipient Agreement in accordance with the date provided in the
transmittal letter and in the agreement.
Sub-recipient Purpose and Overview
A. Purpose and Overview. Sub-grant funds provided shall be used to provide law enforcement and emergency
response communities with enhanced capabilities for detecting, deterring, disrupting, preventing, and responding to
potential threats of manmade, natural disasters and acts of terrorism. The Sub-recipient agrees that all allocations
and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the Homeland Security Grant Program Guidelines and
Application Kit for that fiscal year and must support the goals and objectives included in the State Homeland Security
Strategic Plan and the Urban Area Homeland Security (UASI) Strategies. The funds must be used to conform with
the State Homeland Security Strategic Plan, follow the projects outlined in the approved investment justifications
used to make the FY 2008 grant application and as described in the federal program guidelines found at
www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/hsga/fv08 hsgp guide.adf Further as outlined in the 2008 grant guidance,
2008 HSGP will focus on three objectives as the highest priorities. These three objectives are: 1 Measuring
progress toward achieving the National Preparedness Guidelines; 2. Strengthening improvised explosive device
(IED) attack deterrence, prevention, and protection capabilities; and 3. Strengthening preparedness planning. At
least.25 percent of the total FY 2008 HSGP funding must be dedicated toward enhancing capabilities related to
objectives 2 and 3 as identified above. The 25 percent requirement applies to the total award amount for each State
across all four programs, not individual awards for SHSP UASI, MMRS, and CCP
B Standard of Performance. The Sub-recipient shall perform all activities and projects entered into the SAA web-
based grants management system approved by its Council of Governments (COG) and by the State Administrative
Agency (SAA). The Sub-recipient shall perform all activities in accordance with all terms, provisions and
requirements set forth in this Sub-recipient agreement and the:
1 Applicable Laws and Regulations, hereinafter referred to as 'Exhibit A
2. Certifications, hereinafter referred to as 'Exhibit B"• and
3. Certification Regarding Lobbying for Sub-recipient Agreements, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative
Agreements, hereinafter referred to as 'Exhibit C"
C Failure to Perform. In the event the Sub-recipient fails to implement the project(s) entered into The SAA web-
based grants management system, or comply with any of this Sub-recipient agreement's provisions, in addition to the
remedies specified in this Sub-recipient agreement, the Sub-recipient is liable to TDEM for an amount not to exceed
the award amount of this Sub-recipient agreement and may be barred from applying for or receiving additional
Homeland Security Grant Program funds or any other federal program funds administered by TDEM until repayment
to TDEM is made and any other compliance or audit finding is satisfactorily resolved.
TDEM Obligations
A. Measure of Liabilitv TDEM shall be liable for actual and reasonable costs incurred by the Sub-recipient during the
Sub-recipient agreement period for performances rendered under this Sub-recipient agreement by the Sub-recipient,
subject to the limitations set forth in this Section. TDEM shall not be liable to the Sub-recipient for any costs incurred
by the Sub-recipient that are not allowable costs.
B. Sub-recipient Agreement Funds Defined and Limit of Liabilitv The term 'Sub-recipient agreement funds" as used
in this Sub-recipient agreement means funds provided by TDEM under the HSGP program. The term 'Sub-
recipient's funds" or match funds as used in this Sub-recipient agreement means funds provided by the Sub-recipient.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Sub-recipient agreement, the total of all payments and other obligations
incurred by TDEM under this Sub-recipient agreement shall not exceed the Total Award Amount listed on the cover
page of the Sub-recipient agreement.
C Excess Pavments. The Sub-recipient shall refund to TDEM any sum of Sub-recipient agreement funds that has
been paid to the Sub-recipient by TDEM or that TDEM determines has resulted in overpayment to the Sub-recipient
that TDEM determines has not been spent by the Sub-recipient in accordance with this Sub-recipient agreement. No
refund payment(s) may be made from local, state or federal grant funds unless repayment with grant funds is
specifically permitted by statute or regulation. The Sub-recipient shall make such refund to TDEM within thirty (30)
days after TDEM requests such refund.
Suspension
Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 2251 Texas Government Code, in the event the Sub-recipient fails to
comply with any of this Sub-recipient Agreement's terms, TDEM may upon written notification to the Sub-recipient,
suspend this Sub-recipient agreement in whole or in part, withhold payments to the Sub-recipient and prohibit the
Sub-recipient from incurring additional obligations of Sub-recipient agreement funds.
Termination
A. TDEM's Right to Terminate. TDEM shall have the right to terminate this Sub-recipient agreement, in whole or in
part, at any time before the end of the Performance Period, whenever TDEM determines that the Sub-recipient has
failed to comply with any of this Sub-recipient agreement's terms. TDEM shall notify the Sub-recipient in writing prior
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to the thirtieth (30 )day preceding the termination of such determination and include:
1 the reasons for such termination;
2. the effective date of such termination; and
3. in the case of partial termination, the portion of the Sub-recipient agreement to be terminated.
B. Parties' Rioht to Terminate. In addition to TDEM's right to terminate specified in Subsection A of this section.,
both Parties shall have the right to terminate this Sub-recipient agreement, in whole or in part, when the Parties agree
that the continuation of the activities funded under this Sub-recipient agreement would not produce beneficial results
commensurate with the further expenditure of Sub-recipient agreement funds. The Parties shall agree, in writing,
upon the termination conditions, including the effective date of termination and in the case of partial termination, the
portion of the Sub-recipient agreement to be terminated.
Conflict of Interest
A. Financial Interest Prohibited. A conflict of interest may arise when the employee, officer or agent; any member of
his or her immediate family his or her partner or any organization that employs, or is about to employ any of the
above, has a financial or other interest in the firm or person selected to perform a subcontract pursuant to this Sub-
recipient agreement. The Sub-recipient shall ensure that no employee, officer or agent of the Sub-recipient shall
participate in the selection, in the award or administration of a subcontract supported by Sub-recipient agreement
funds pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement and comply with Chapter 171 Texas Local Government Code.
B Other Prohibited Interests. In all cases not governed by Subsection A of this Section and except for eligible
administrative or personnel costs, no person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer elected official,
appointed official of the Sub-recipient or of a subcontractor of the Sub-recipient, in Subsection C of this Section who
exercises or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to the activities assisted under this Sub-
recipient agreement or any other HSGP Sub-recipient agreement who are in a position to participate in a decision
making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from
the activity have an interest in or benefit from the activity or have any interest in any Sub-recipient agreement,
subcontract or agreement with respect to the activities or the proceeds either for themselves or those with whom they
have family or business ties during their tenure or for one year thereafter
C. Inclusion in Subcontracts. The Sub-recipient shall include the substance of this Section in all subcontracts
Monitoring
TDEM reserves the right to perform periodic on-site monitoring of the Sub-recipient's compliance with this Sub-
recipient agreement's terms and conditions and of the adequacy and timeliness of the Sub-recipient's performance
pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement. After each monitoring visit, TDEM shall provide the Sub-recipient with a
written report of the monitor's findings. If the monitoring report notes deficiencies in the Sub-recipient's performance
under this Sub-recipient agreement's terms, the monitoring report shall include requirements for the timely correction
of such deficiencies by the Sub-recipient. Failure by the Sub-recipient to take action specified in the monitoring report
may be cause for this Sub-recipient agreement's suspension or termination pursuant to Sections on the Suspension
and/or Termination above.
Audit
A. Audit of Federal and State Funds. The Sub-recipient shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and
compliance audit of Sub-recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient
agreement under the Single Audit Act (OMB Circular A - 133; 44 C.F.R. 13.26) and as outlined in Exhibit A. The
Sub-recipient will also comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783, 1 TAC 5.141 et.seq. and the Uniform
Grant Management Standards (UGMS), State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements.
B TDEM's Right to Audit. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section, TDEM reserves the right to conduct a
financial and compliance audit of Sub-recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this
Sub-recipient agreement. The Sub-recipient agrees to permit TDEM or its authorized representative to audit the Sub-
recipient's records and to obtain any documents, materials or information necessary to facilitate such audit.
C Sub-recipient's Liability for Disallowed Costs. The Sub-recipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to
TDEM for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial and compliance audit(s) of Sub-recipient agreement funds. The
Sub-recipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to TDEM of such disallowed costs shall be paid by
the Sub-recipient from funds that were not provided or otherwise made available to the Sub-recipient pursuant to this
Sub-recipient agreement or any other federal contract.
D Sub-recipient's Facilitation of Audit. The Sub-recipient shall take such action to facilitate the performance of such
audit(s) conducted pursuant to this Section as TDEM may require of the Sub-recipient.
E. State Auditor's Office. The Sub-recipient understands that acceptance of Sub-recipient agreement funds acts as
acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor's Office or any successor agency to conduct an auditor investigation
in connection with these funds. The Sub-recipient further agrees to cooperate fully with the State Auditor's Office or
its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested. The Sub-recipient
shall ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through the
Sub-recipient and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards.
For FY 2008, the NIMSCAST will be the required means to report NIMS compliance for FY 2009 preparedness award
eligibility All State and Territory direct preparedness Sub-recipients will be required to submit their compliance
assessment via the NIMSCAST by September 30, 2008. The State or Territory department/agency awardee
reserves the right to determine compliance reporting requirement of their sub-awardees (locals) in order to disperse
funds at the local level.
Reimbursement
Sub-recipient agrees to make no request for reimbursement prior to return of this agreement signed by the authorized
Sub-recipient representative. Sub-recipient also agrees to make no request for reimbursement for goods or services
procured bySub-recipient prior to the performance period start date of this agreement.
A. Request for Advance or Reimbursement. The Sub-recipient shall submit to TDEM, a properly completed Local
Purchase Submission Cover Sheet as often as actually needed. TDEM retains the authority to approve or deny
amount requested and shall not make disbursement of any such payment until TDEM has reviewed and approved
such a request. The Local Purchase Submission Cover Sheet shall be supported by documentation as referenced by
the SAA web-based grants management system and subsequent policy updates.
B Reauest for Advance Funds and Transfer of Funds. The Sub-recipient's requests for an advance of Sub-recipient
agreement funds shall be limited to the minimum amounts needed for effective operation of their project(s) under this
Sub-recipient agreement and shall be timed as closely as possible to be in accord with actual cash requirements.
The Sub-recipient shall establish procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from TDEM
to the Sub-recipient and shall ensure that such funds are disbursed within fifteen (15) days or as soon as
administratively possible.
C Payment Contingent. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, payments under this Sub-
recipient agreement are contingent upon the Sub-recipient's performance of its contractual obligations.
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grants
A. If the Sub-recipient is a participant in a UASI program, during the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipient
agrees to adhere to the UASI strategy goals, objectives, and implementation steps.
B Sub-recipient agrees that, during the performance period of this grant, all communications equipment purchases
must be reviewed and approved by the Regional Interoperable Communications Committee and the UASI points of
contact (voting members), if applicable.
UASI Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
A. The Sub-recipient agrees that all allocations, uses of funds, and other associated program and administrative
requirements under this grant will be in accordance with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 UASI Non-Profit Security Grant
Program (NSGP) Program Guidance and Application Kit, Information Bulletin number 252, and the FY 2008 UASI
NSGP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Parts 1 and 2. All grant Sub-recipients are assumed to have read,
understood, and accepted the FY 2008 UASI NSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit, Information Bulletin
Number 252 and the FAQs as binding.
B Sub-recipients must meet a 75 percent Federal-25 percent Sub-recipient soft match requirement. Sub-recipient
contributions must be from non-Federal sources. For all costs other than training, the Sub-recipients match may be
met through cash, training investments related to use of allowable equipment purchased with the grant, or training
investments related to general purpose security and emergency preparedness for staff In the case of training
projects, awardees must meet the matching requirement through cash. In no event can regular personnel costs such
as salary overtime, or other operational costs unrelated to training be used to satisfy the matching requirement.
C Non-governmental organization Sub-recipients are required to meet certain National Incident Management
System (NIMS) compliance requirements. All emergency preparedness, response, and/or security personnel in the
non-profit organization participating in the development, implementation, and/or operation of resources andlor
activities awarded through this grant are compelled to complete training programs consistent with the NIMS National
Standard Curriculum Development Guide. Minimum training includes IS-700 NIMS An Introduction.
D Sub-recipients are responsible for keeping a copy of the 501(c)(3) registration number or IRS Letter of
Recognition of Sub-grantees on file. Those Sub-recipients who submitted investment justifications, subsequently
selected for award, by non-profit organizations which do not hold or have not formally applied fora 501(c)(3)
registration number are responsible for maintaining an affidavit and/or other indicia certifying or verifying their
501(c)(3) compliance on file for review by DHS, in accordance with the FY 2008 UASI NSGP Q&A Part 2.
E. FY 2008 UASI NSGP allowable equipment costs include only the two Authorized Equipment List (AEL) categories
identified in the FY 2008 UASI HSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit. These categories are 1) Physical
Security Enhancement Equipment, and 2) Inspection and Screening Systems. All allowable equipment costs must
fall within these two categories. Interoperable communications equipment, aesthetic enhancement, including
business, shrubs, or flowers, general-use vehicles, or related general-use equipment is prohibited under this grant
program if it does not fall within one of the two previously identified AEL categories. Additionally any costs
associated with exercises are strictly prohibited. All other training and management and administrative (M&A) costs
must be in accordance with the FY 2008 UASI NSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit, Information Bulletin
Number 252, and the FY 2008 NSGP FAQs, Parts 1 and 2.
F The Sub-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
Interoperable Communication Project Compliance
1 Before a local jurisdiction may submit a project for consideration by the State, a preliminary review must
be done at the regional level by the Communications Committee or some similar group of the appropriate
Council of Governments, Development Council or Planning Council. (Where possible, reviewers should
represent across-section of the communications community and include representatives from cities,
counties and Tribes where appropriate; conventional and trunked systems, and VHF UHF 700 MHz, 800
MHz and 900 MHz systems.) Jurisdictions must have baseline information (towers and POC/name) entered
into CASM to show the jurisdictions commitment to adhere to the SCIP Projects that are deemed to
satisfactorily meet the State's Plan will be submitted to the State for formal review
National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
Sub-recipients must have adopted and be implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the
Incident Command System (ICS) at the local level. NIMS compliance for 2008 must be achieved by completing
actions outlined in the NIMS Implementation Matrix.
A. Adoption. The jurisdiction or organization must have formally adopted NIMS as its incident management system
through ordinance, court order or resolution. A copy of the adoption document should be provided to the
Preparedness Section of the Division of Emergency Management.
B Implementation. The jurisdiction or organization must be implementing the principles and policies of NIMS/ICS,
including these major requirements:
1 Identifying specific NIMS training requirements for local emergency responder and emergency
management positions; then obtaining or providing required training, and documenting it. For further
information on NIMS training, see: http //www fema qov/emergencv/nims/nims training.shtm
2. Updating jurisdiction or organization emergency plans and procedures to address the NIMS/ICS
organizational structure, major functions, concepts, policies, and procedures.
3. Utilizing NIMS/ICS for day-to-day all-hazard emergency response and during exercises.
4 Participating in local, regional, or intrastate mutual aid programs.
5. Maintaining an inventory of emergency response assets (Texas Regional Resource Network), and
identifying key assets by resource typing standards developed by FEMA to facilitate multi-agency
response. For resource typing information, see: http//www.fema.qov/emergencv/nims/rm/rt.shtm
This is accomplished by registering with the Texas Regional Resource Network (TRRN) and updating
the information regularly Additionally a certification form must be on file with TDEM for every county
and local jurisdiction.
6. Complete the NIMS baseline assessment and develop a local NIMS implementation plan.
7 Participate in an all-hazard exercise program based on NIMS that involves responders from multiple
disciplines and multiple jurisdictions.
8. All Primary jurisdictions must possess an independent NIMSCAST account.
For a more detailed description of these requirements; as well as other NIMS implementation requirements, see
http //www fema govlpdf/emergencv/nims/imp mtrx states pdf
FY 08 NIMS implementation requirements must be completed by September 30, 2008.
Other Requirements (These requirements DO NOT app{y to NSGP Sub-recipients)
A. During the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipients must maintain an emergency management plan at the
Intermediate Level of planning preparedness or higher as prescribed by TDEM. This may be accomplished by a
jurisdiction maintaining its own emergency management plan or participating in an inter-jurisdictional emergency
management program that meets the required standards. If TDEM identifies deficiencies in the Sub-recipient's plan,
Sub-recipient will correct deficiencies within 60 days of receiving notice of such deficiencies from TDEM.
B Projects identified in the SAA web-based grant management system must identify and relate to the goals and
objectives indicated by the applicable 12 approved project investments for the period of performance of the grant.
C. During the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipient agrees that it will participate in alegally-adopted county
and/or regional mutual aid agreement.
D During the performance period, the Sub-recipient must register as a user of the Texas Regional Response
Network (TRRN) and identify all major resources such as vehicles and trailers, equipment costing $5,000 or more
and specialized teams/response units equipped and/or trained using grant funds (i.e, hazardous material,
decontamination, search and rescue, etc.). This registration is to ensure jurisdictions or organizations are prepared to
make grant funded resources available to other jurisdictions through mutual aid.
E. Sub-recipients must submit Fiscal Year 2008 Indirect Cost Allocation Plan signed by Cognizant Agency Plan
should be forwarded to the SAA along with the Planning and Administration Grant Budget Form.
F Council of Governments (COG) will follow guidelines listed in the FY 08 COG Statement of Work.
G. Up to 15% of the program funds for SHSP UASI and LETPP may be used to support the hiring of full or part-time
personnel to conduct program activities that are allowable under the FY 2007 HSGP (i.e. planning, training program
management, exercise program management, etc) The ceiling on personnel costs does not apply to contractors, and
is in addition to eligible management and administrative (M&A) costs and eligible hiring of intelligence analysts. Sub-
recipients may hire staff only for program management functions, not operational duties. Hiring planners, training
program coordinators, exercise managers, and grant administrators fall within the scope of allowable program
management functions.
H. The State's 24 planning regions are voluntary associations of local governments organized pursuant to state law
as regional planning commissions, councils of government, development councils, and area councils. It is recognized
that one of the major functions of state planning regions as homeland security grant Sub-recipients is to perform a
wide variety of planning and some program administration for both their region and on behalf of the cities and
counties within the region that may also be homeland security grant Sub-recipients.
Closing The Grant
A. The Sub-recipient must have all equipment ordered by January 14 2010. The last day for submission of invoices
is February 28, 2011
B TDEM/SAA will close asub-award after receiving Sub-recipient's final performance report indicating that all
approved work has been completed and all funds have been disbursed, completing a review to confirm the accuracy
of the reported information, and reconciling actual costs to awards modifications and payments. If the close out
review and reconciliation indicates that the Sub-recipient is owed additional funds, TDEMlSAA will send the final
payment automatically to the Sub-recipient. If the Sub-recipient did not use all the funds received, TDEM/SAA will
issue a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) to recover the unused funds.
C TDEM/SAA will unilaterally close out this grant if sub recipient does not reconcile account and sign closeout GAN
by May 31 2011
Restrictions, Disclaimers and Notices
A. Approval of this award does not indicate approval of any consultant rate in excess of $450 per day A detailed
justification must be submitted to and approved by TDEM/SAA prior to obligation or expenditure of such funds.
B In cases where local funding is established by COGs, release of funds by TDEM is contingent upon regional
funding allocation approval by the Sub-recipient's COG governing board.
C Notwithstanding any other agreement provisions, the parties hereto understand and agree that TDEM's obligations
under this agreement are contingent upon the receipt of adequate funds to meet TDEM's liabilities hereunder TDEM
shall not be liable to the Sub-recipient for costs under this Agreement which exceed the amount specified in the
Notice of Sub-recipient Award.
D Notice. All notices or communication required or permitted to be given by either party hereunder shall be deemed
sufficiently given if mailed by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier
such as Federal Express, to the other party at its respective address set forth below or to such other address as one
party shall give notice of to the other from time to time hereunder Mailed notices shall be deemed to be received on
the third business day following the date of mailing. Notices sent by overnight courier shall be deemed received the
following business day
Chief
Division of Emergency Management
Homeland Security Office of the Governor
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0220
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, Audit Requirements and Program Income
Except as specifically modified by law or this Sub-recipient agreement's provisions, the Sub-recipient shall administer
the award through compliance with all Applicable Laws and Regulations, Exhibit A, but specifically with:
A. Administrative Requirements
1 44 C.F.R. Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State
and Local Governments,
2. 2 C.F.R. Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of
Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations.
B Cost Principles
1 2C.F.R. Part 225 Cost Principles for State, Local and Tribal Governments
2. 2C.F.R. Part 220, Cost Principals for Education Institutions
3. 2C.F R. Part 230, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
4 Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2, Contracts with Commercial Organizations
C Audit Requirements -OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations
Retention And Accessibility Of Records
A. Retention of Records. The Sub-recipient shall maintain fiscal records and supporting documentation for all
expenditures.of Sub-recipient agreement funds pursuant to OMB Circular A-87 44 C.F.R. § 13.42 and this Sub-
recipient agreement. The Sub-recipient shall retain these records and any supporting documentation for the greater
of three (3) years from the completion of this project's public objective (close of the Sub-recipient agreement),
including program requirements and financial obligations, or the period of time required by other applicable laws and
regulations as described in Exhibit A.
B Access to Records. The Sub-recipient shall give the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the
Inspector General, the General Accounting Office, the Auditor of the State of Texas, TDEM or any of their duly
authorized representatives, access to and the right to examine all books, accounts, records, reports, files, other
papers, things or property belonging to or in use by the Sub-recipient pertaining to this Sub-recipient agreement
including records concerning the past use of HSGP funds. Such rights to access shall continue as long as the
records are retained by the Sub-recipient. The Sub-recipient agrees to maintain such records in an accessible
location and to provide citizens reasonable access to such records consistent with the Texas Public Information Act,
Chapter 552, Texas Government Code.
C. Inclusion in Subcontracts. The Sub-recipient shall include the substance of this Section in all subcontracts.
Subcontracts
A. TDEM's Approval of Subcontract and Liabilitv The Sub-recipient may subcontract for performances described in
this Sub-recipient agreement without obtaining TDEM's prior written approval.
B Sub-recipient Liabilitv In no event shall any provision of this Section be construed as relieving the Sub-recipient of
the responsibility for ensuring that the performances rendered under all subcontracts comply with all of this Sub-
recipient agreement's terms as if such performances rendered were rendered by the Sub-recipient. TDEM's approval
under this Section does not constitute adoption, ratification or acceptance of the Sub-recipient's or a subcontractor's
performance.
C Applicable Law The Sub-recipient shall comply with 44 C.F.R. § 13.1 13.52 and all applicable federal and state
laws outlined in Exhibit A and local laws, regulations and ordinances related to making procurements under this Sub-
recipient agreement.
D Escrow Retainage for Construction Contracts. TDEM shall require Sub-recipient to maintain an escrow
retainage of the Sub-recipient agreement funds budgeted for construction and rehabilitation in the amount of five
percent (5%) of each construction and/or rehabilitation subcontract entered into by the Sub-recipient. Before the
retainage fees for construction contracts are released, TDEM shall receive a complete and executed Certificate of
Construction Completion and Final Wage Compliance Report and the Sub-recipient shall certify it has received as-
built plans for this Sub-recipient agreement's funded construction activities.
Legal Authority
A. Signatory Authoritv The Sub-recipient assures and guarantees that the Sub-recipient possesses the legal
authority to enter into this Sub-recipient agreement, receive Sub-recipient agreement funds and to perform the
services the Sub-recipient has obligated itself to perform pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement.
B Authorized Representative. The person or persons signing and executing this Sub-recipient agreement on the
Sub-recipient's behalf do warrant and guarantee that he, she or they have been duly authorized by the Sub-recipient
to execute this Sub-recipient agreement on the Sub-recipient's behalf and to validly and legally bind the Sub-recipient
to all contractual terms, performances and provisions.
Notice Of Litigation and Claims
The Sub-recipient shall give TDEM immediate notice in writing of•
1 any action, including any proceeding before an administrative agency filed against the Sub-recipient
arising out the performance of any subcontract under this Sub-recipient agreement; and
2. any claim against the Sub-recipient, the cost and expense of which the Sub-recipient may be entitled to
be reimbursed by HSGP
Except as otherwise directed by TDEM, the Sub-recipient shall furnish immediately to TDEM copies of all
documentation received by the Sub-recipient with respect to such action or claim.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law the Sub-recipient agrees to hold TDEM harmless and to indemnify TDEM from and
against any and all claims, demands and causes of action of every kind and character that may be asserted by any
party occurring or in any way incident to, arising out of or in connection with the services to be performed by the Sub
recipient pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement.
Changes and Amendments
A. Written Amendment. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Sub-recipient agreement, any alterations,
additions or deletions to this Sub-recipient agreement's terms shall be made through Grant Adjustment Notices
generated by the SAA web-based grants management system and executed by the Parties.
B Authoritv to Amend. This Sub-recipient agreement's performances shall be rendered in accordance with the Act,
Exhibit A, the assurances and certifications made to TDEM by the Sub-recipient and the assurances and
certifications made to DHS by the State of Texas with regard to the operation of the HSGP Amendments may further
be amended by TDEM, during the period of this Sub-recipient agreement's performance as TDEM issues policy
directives that serve to establish, interpret or clarify this Sub-recipient agreement's performance requirements. Such
policy directives shall be promulgated by TDEM in the form of Information Bulletins and shall have the effect of
qualifying this Sub-recipient agreement's terms and shall be binding upon the Sub-recipient as if written in the Sub-
recipient agreement.
C Effect of Chanaes in Federal and State Laws. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to this Sub-recipient
agreement's terms that are required by the changes in federal and state laws or regulations are automatically
incorporated into this Sub-recipient agreement without written amendment to this Sub-recipient agreement and shall
become effective on the date designated by such law or regulation. Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) periodically publishes Information Bulletins to release, update, amend or clarify grants and programs which it
administers. FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate Information Bulletins can be accessed at
http.//www.pip.usdoi.gov/odp/does/bulletins.htm and are incorporated by reference into this sub-grant.
Headings
Headings and captions of this Sub-recipient agreement's sections and paragraphs are only for convenience and
reference. These headings and captions shat! not affect or modify this Sub-recipient agreement's terms or be used to
interpret or assist in the construction of this Sub-recipient agreement.
Oral and Written Agreements
A. Prior Aareements. All oral and written agreements between the Parties relating to this Sub-recipient agreement's
subject matter that were made prior to Date of Execution have been reduced to writing and are contained in this Sub-
recipient agreement.
B Exhibits. The exhibits enumerated and denominated in the agreement are hereby made a part of this Sub-
recipient agreement and constitute promised performances by the Sub-recipient in accordance with the Sub-recipient
agreement and the Exhibits.
C Commissioner's Signature. This Sub-recipient agreement is not effective unless signed by the Chief of TDEM or
by his authorized designee.
Waiver
Any right or remedy provided for in this Sub-recipient agreement provision shall not preclude the exercise of any
other right or remedy under this Sub-recipient agreement or under any provision of law nor shall any action taken or
failure to take action in the exercise of any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other rights or remedies at any
time.
Venue
For purposes of litigation pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement, venue sha{I lie in Travis County Texas.
EXHIBIT A
THE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Sub-recipient shall comply with the Act and regulations specified in Section 2; OMB Circular A-21 A-87 A-102, A-
110 A-122, A-133, Ex. Order 12372 (intergovernmental review of federal programs); and 44 C.F R, Part 13, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Sub-recipients
shall also comply with 2C F.R. Part 215, Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations,
2C.F R. Parts 225, State and Local Governments, Part 220, Educational Institutions; and Part 230, Non-Profit
Organizations. Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Sub-part 31.2, Contracts with Commercia{ organizations
is required. Sub-recipient shall also comply with all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to this
Sub-recipient agreement's activities and performances rendered by the Sub-recipient including but not limited to the
laws and the regulations promulgated hereunder and specified in State Administrative Agency Information Bulletins,
Texas Uniform Grants Management Standards (UGMS) and Paragraph A through M of this Exhibit.
A. CIVIL RIGHTS Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. (42 U S C § 2000d et seq.); (44 C F.R. 7 1 }
http //www access goo qov/nara/cfr/waisidx 07/44cfr7 07.html
B HANDICAP AND ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C § 794);
(44 C.F.R. 16.101) htto~//edocket access o0o qov/cfr 2007/octotr/44cfr16.101.htm The Sub-recipient shall ensure that
the plans and specifications for construction of improvements to, or the renovation of buildings, related to this project
have been received by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) concerning the elimination of
architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities as specified in Chapter 469 Texas Government Code.
htto ~//tlo2.tl c. state.tx. us/statutes/gv. toc. htm
C ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND AUTHORITIES In accordance with the provisions of law cited in 44 C.F.R. § 10.8,
the responsible entity shall assume the environmental responsibilities for projects under programs cited in §10 1 and in
doing so shall comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended and the Council
on Environmental Quality regulations contained in 40 C.F.R. parts 1500 through 1508.
htto //www access goo qov/nara/cfr/waisidx 07/40cfr1501 07.html (44 C.F.R. 10 1)
htto i/edocket.access.gpo.aov/cfr 2007/octgtr/44cfr10.1.htm
D LABOR STANDARDS The Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U S.C § 3142) htta://uscode.house.gov/uscode-
cgi/fastweb exe~getdoc+uscview+t37t40+1733+1++%28%29%20%20AND%20%28%2840%29%20ADJ%20USC%2_9%
3AC ITE°1o20AN D%20°1o28USC%20w%2F 10%20%283142°1029%29%3AC1TE°1020%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20
The Contract Work Hours & Safety Standards Act (40 U S.C § 3702) http://uscode_house_aov/uscode-
The Copeland Anti-Kickback" Act (18 U S.C. § 874) http.//uscode.house.gov/uscode-
^'/fastweb exe~aetdOC+usCVlew+t17t20+505+p++%28%29%20%20AND°Io20°/028%2818°1029%20ADJ%20USC%29%3
AC IT E%20AN D%20%28 US C%20w%2 F 10%20%28874%29%29%3AC ITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20°1020
E. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT - (5 U.S.C. 552); (44 C.F.R. 5 1)
http //edocket access apo aovlcfr 2007loctatrl44cfr5.1.htm
F UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970 - If the
Sub-recipient is a governmental entity it must comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. § 4601 et seq.), which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a
result of federal and federally-assisted programs, and (Federal Assurance) (42 U.S C 4601)
http iiwww access apo aov/uscode/title42lchapter61 .html (44 C.F.R. 25.1)
http //edocket access apo aov/cfr 2007loctatr/44cfr25.1.htm
G. FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES Executive Order 13279 of December 12, 2002 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-
Based and Community Organizations, (67 Fed. Reg. 77141)
http //a257 a akamaitech net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.apo.aov/2002/pdf/02-31831.pdf
H NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM tNIMS) AND THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) - Sub-
Recipients must have adopted and be implementing the National Incident Management System {NIMS) and the Incident
Command System (ICS) at the local level. http//www fema aov/emeraencv/nims/nims trainina.shtm
I. PROGRAM INCOME If aSub-recipient is approved for an advance, the funds must be deposited in a separate
interest bearing account and are subject to the rules outlined in the Uniform Rule 28C:F.R. Part 66, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, at
http~!lwww access apo govlnara/cfr/waisidx 04/28cfrv2 04.html and the Uniform Rule 28C.F.R. Part 70, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements (including sub-awards) with Institutions of Higher Education,
Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations, at http//www access apo aov/nara/cfr/waisidx 03/28cfr70 03.html Sub-
recipients must report any interest earned to TDEM/SAA. Any interest earned in excess of $100 must, on a quarterly
basis, be remitted to'
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Payment Management Services
P O Box 6021
Rockville, MD 20852
J AUDITS The Sub-recipient shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and compliance audit of Sub-
recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient agreement under the Single
Audit Act (OMB Circular A -133, 44 C.F.R. 13.26) http•//edocket.access.apo.aovlcfr 2007/octatr/44cfr13.26.htm
K. GRANT ADMINISTRATION The Sub-recipient will also comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783,
http//tlo2 tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/av.toc.htm and the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), State Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements,http~!(info sos state tx us/pls/pub/readtac$ext TacPage~sl=T&app=9&p dir=N&p rloc=111847&p tloc=&
p ploc=1 &pq=2&p tac=&ti=1 &pt=1 &ch=5&r1=141 Sub-recipients must also comply with 44 C.F.R., Part 13,
http//www access apo aov/nara/cfr/waisidx 07/44cfr13 07.html with 2C.F.R. Part 215
http !/www access apo aov/naraJcfr/waisidx 08/2cfrv1 08.html#215 2C.F R. Part 225, Part 220 and Part 230. Parts
220 and 230 are not available on-line at this time. A link will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
L. PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION - TAC Title 1 Part 5, Chapter 116,
http //info sos state tx us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac view=3&ti=1 &pt=5
M. PUBLICATIONS - 44 C.F.R. Section 13.34 http//edocket access apo qov/cfr 2007/octatr/44cfr13 34 htm
1 Sub-recipient acknowledges that FEMA National Preparedness Directorate reserves aroyalty-free, non-
exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and authorize others to use, for
Federal government purposes: (1) the copyright in any work developed under an award or sub-award; and
(2) any rights of copyright to which a recipient or Sub-recipient purchases ownership with Federal support.
The Recipient agrees to consult with NPD regarding the allocation of any patent rights that arise from, or are
purchased with, this funding.
2. The Sub-recipient agrees that all publications created with funding under this grant shall prominently
contain the following statement: `This Document was prepared under a grant from the National
Preparedness Directorate, United States Department of Homeland Security Point of view or opinions
expressed in the document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or
policies of U.S Department of Homeland Security
EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATIONS
1, as Mayor/County Judge of ,Texas, hereinafter referred to as
the 'Sub-recipient, certify the following with respect to the expenditure of Sub-recipient agreement funds.
A. The Sub-recipient shall minimize displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with Sub-recipient
agreement funds.
B The program shall be conducted and administered inconformity with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U S C §
2000a et seq.)
C As specified by TDEM arid FEMA, in the event that displacement of residential dwellings shall occur in connection
with a project assisted with HSGP funds, the Sub-recipient shall follow a residential anti-displacement and relocation
assistance plan.
D As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 28C.F.R. Part 67 for
prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 28C.F R. Part 67 Section 67.510 (Federal
Certification) The Sub-recipient certifies that it and its principals and vendors:
1 Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a
denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federai court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by
any Federal department or agency Sub-recipients can access debarment information by going to
www.epls.aov and the State Debarred Vendor List
http /(www window state tx us/procurementlproq/vendor performance/debarred/
2. Have not within athree-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
3. 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 (D)(2) of this certification;
and
4 Have not within athree-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
5. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shah attach
an explanation to this application. (Federal Certification)
E. Sub-recipient understands and certified that it will not use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly in support
of the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law regulation or policy at any level of government, without
the express prior written approval of FEMA National Preparedness Directorate.
F The Sub-recipient certifies federal funds will be used to supplement existing funds, and will not replace (supplant)
funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Sub-recipient may be required to supply documentation
certifying that a reduction in non-federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of
federal funds.
Chief Elected Official, Mayor/County Judge Date
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FOR
SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, LOANS,
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The undersigned, , as Mayor/County Judge of the ,Texas certifies
the following to the best of his knowledge and belief
A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or shall be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency a member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal Sub-
recipient agreement, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal Sub-
recipient agreement, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
B If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or shall 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 Sub-recipient agreement grant,
loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard form Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying form 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 including sub-contracts, sub-grants and Sub-recipient agreements 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 that 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
31 U.S C § 1352. 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.
Chief Elected Official, Mayor/County Judge Date
nRnwnnlri= tin ~o~nu_no_~n~n
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=~ ~ 2008 Grant Adjustment Notice
~''. city at fort Warth
pate of Awa"rd
May 25, 2010
1. SuG=Recipient Name and Address 2. Prepared by Youngs, Jamie 3. SAA Award Number 08-GA 27000-OS
4. Federal Grant Information
Mayor Mike Moncrief Federal Grant Title: Homeland Security Grant Program
City Of Fort Worth Federal Grant Award Number 2008-GE-TS-0034
1000 Throckmorton Date Federal Grant Awarded to TxDPS: September 1, 2008
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6311
Federal Emergency Management
Federal Granting Agency Agency
National Preparedness Directorate
5. Award Amount and Gran# Breakdowns
Total Award Note: Additional Budget Sheets (Attachment A) ~ Yes ~ No
Amount
SHSP SHSP-LEAP UASI UASI-LEAP CCP MMRS
$4 031 905
67 97 073 97 073 97 008 97 008 97 053 97 071
.
$50,000.00 $0.00 $2,940,905.13 $719,779.54 $0.00 $321,221.00
This award supersedes all previous awards. Performance Period: Sep 1 2008 to Jan 15, 2011
6. Statutory Authority for Grant: This project is supported under Public Law 110-161, the Department of Homeland Security
Appropriations Act of 2008
7 Method of Payment: Primary method is reimbursement. See the enclosed instructions for the process to follow in the submission of
invoices.
8. Debarment/Suspension Certification: The Sub-Recipient certifies that the subgrantee and its' contractors/vendors are not
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal department or agency
and do not appear in the Excluded Parties List System at http //www epls.gov
g. Agency Approval
Approving TxDPS Official: Signature of TxDPS Official:
Janice E Bruno Administrator
State Administrative Agency ~ ~~
~
Texas Department of Public Safety /~.~
10. Sub-itecipient Acceptance.
I have read and understand the attached Terms and Conditions.
Type name and title of Authorized Sub-Recipient official: Signature of Sub-Recipient Official:
li. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) /Federal Tax Identification Number 12. Date Signed
13. DUE DATE: ° ~ a
Signed award and Direct Deposit Form (if applicable) must be returned to TxDPS on or before the above due date.
pity of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/14/2010 -Ord. No, 19308-09-2010
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DATE Tuesday September 14 2010 REFERENCE NO *''C-24431
LOG NAME 362008 HSGP GAN 05-25-2010
SUBJECT
Authorize the Execution of Grant Contracts with the State of Texas, Authorize Acceptance Additional
Award in the Amount of $50 000 00 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management Under the Fiscal
Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program Authorize Deobligation of Funds in the Amount of
$75 000 00 for a Regional Homeland Security Project, Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Grant
Agreements and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $50 000 00
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the Execution of Grant Contracts with the State of Texas through the Governor's Division of
Emergency Management/State Administrative Agency
2. Authorize the City Manager to Deobligate $75 000 00 from the City of Fort Worth Fiscal Year 2008
Homeland Security Grant Program Award (CFDA No 97 008) to Fund a Regional Homeland Security
Project in Parker County
3 Authorize the City Manager to accept from the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management
the Fiscal Year 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program Award for $50 000 00 (CFDA No 97 073); and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $50 000 00
DISCUSSION
On December 16 2008 (M&C C-23233) the City Council approved and accepted the Fiscal Year 2008
Homeland Security Grant administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency
Management. As a result of that action the City of Fort Worth (City) was awarded a credit in the amount
of $4 056 905 67 for the procurement of homeland security related equipment and services.
On June 4 2010 an additional award of $50 000 00 was granted to the City by the Texas Department of
Public Safety under the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) to support ongoing development of
the regional D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) amateur radio communication
system The upgraded amateur band radio system will enhance the capability of volunteer radio operators
to support emergency communications during severe weather and other natural and man-caused
disasters Funds will be used for installation of D-STAR repeater sites and system training for volunteers
across the NCTCOG region
As part of our Fiscal Year 2008 HSGP Urban Area Security Initiative grant application the City of Fort
Worth proposed to support neighboring Parker County enhance their homeland security readiness through
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development of a continuity of operations plan The City of Fort Worth was awarded $75 000 00 as the
eligible applicant to support this project. Under the UASI grant award $75 000 00 in funds will be
deobligated and awarded directly to Parker County to complete the project. As a result of this action the
new total award to the City for all the programs under this contract is $4 031 905 67
There is no local match requirement for this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 451217 036442488000 $50.000.00
GR76 (VARIOUS~036442488XXX $50,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Thomas Higgins (6192)
Originating Department Head. Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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