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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 41810 (2)rgaraozatoon fl1egjallik ITY SECRETARY CC*flRACT NO. ne1 � I� IHUTAT 07 Safety eGrants am City of I art Worth ame: City of Fort Worth Payee lldertfflcatiiorn jet It( TlltDe: Nkimber: 17560005286018 fllfl: 201 1FortworthCIOT00036 rruol: 03/01/2011 to 09/30/2011 City of Fort Worth TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the Department and the, City of Fort Worth hereinafter called the Subgrantee, and becomes effective then fully executed by both parties. For the purpose of this agreement, the Subgrantee is designated as a(n) Local Government. AUTHORITY: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 723, the Traffic Safety Act of 1967, and the Highway Safety Performance Plan for the Fiscal Year 2011. Name of the Federal Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration CFDA Number: 20.602 CFDA Title' Occupant Protection Funding Source: Section 405 DUNS: 073170458 Project Title:STEP - Click It Or Ticket Grant Period: This Grant becomes effective on 03/01/2011 or on the date of final signature of both parties, whichever is later, and ends on 09/30/2011 unless terminated or otherwise modified. Total Awarded: $13,999.85 Amount Eligible for Reimbursement: $13,999.85 Match Amount: $0 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth City on F'.; rt Wortn. By [Au . orized Sign.ture Charles W. Daniels [Name] Assistant City Manager [Title] OCAS Q R„ Ih QJQC SAF LTV Y P b GRAR#'il G A H Afl c�) 1aImo; T The signatory of the Subgrantee hereby represents and warrants that she/he is an officer of the organization for which she/he has executed this agreement and that she/he has full and complete authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the organization. THE SUBGRANTEE THE- STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and Approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out orders, established policies or work programs approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission By: [Distr Trans Engineer = as Department of ortation] Jimmev F, Bodito y& p [Name] Fort Worth District Director of Trip porf t i [Title] Date: Date' r17 el) Zo I/ Under the authority of Ordinance or Resolution Number (for local government): (If Applicable) 19686-05-2011 [Resolution Number] APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY 201 r OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY 1-FortwoJ7th C -•I �► T-0003 By: Director, Traffic OperationsDivision Texas Department of Transportation (Not required for local project grants under $100,000.00) Date: Attested by: Marty Hendrix, Ci Secretary Ced4-410g Contract Authorizflio»I 6-fl-tt P ri n 57T972011 Mtn. it#fi= City of Fort Worth Project Title Project Description General Information STEP - Click It Or Ticket To increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting an intense occupant protection enforcement and public information and education effort during the Enforcement period. How many years has your organization received funding for this project? This will be our fifth or more year. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth Texas Traffic Safety Program GRANT AGREEMENT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARTICLE 1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Subgrantee shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any matter affecting the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, workers' compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations, nondiscrimination laws and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required, the Subgrantee shall furnish the Department with satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith. ARTICLE 2. STANDARD ASSURANCES The Subgrantee hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements, including 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part 18; 49 CFR, Part 19 (OMB [Office of Management and Budget] Circular A-110); OMB Circular A-87 OMB Circular A-102; OMB Circular A-21; OMB Circular A-122; OMB Circular A-133 and the Department's Traffic Safety Program Manual as they relate to the application, acceptance, and use of federal or state funds for this project. Also, the Subgrantee assures and certifies that: A. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; and that a resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. B. It and its subcontractors will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352), as amended, and in accordance with that Act, no person shall discriminate, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability C. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970, as amended; 42 USC (United States Code) §§4601 et seq.; and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations, "Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 CFR, Part 24, which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. D It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act, which limits the political activity of employees. (See also Article 25, Lobbying Certification ) E It will comply with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees performing project work. F. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties G. It will give the Department the access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to this Grant Agreement. H. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Department concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. I. It recognizes that many federal and state laws imposing environmental and resource conservation requirements may apply to this Grant Agreement. Some, but not all, of the major federal laws that may affect the project include: the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 USC §§4321 et seq.; the Clean Air Act as amended, 42 USC §§7401 et seq. and sections of 29 USC; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC §§1251 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 USC §§6901 et seq.; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 USC §§9601 et seq. The Subgrantee also recognizes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USDOT, and other federal agencies have issued, and in the future are expected to issue, regulation, guidelines, standards, orders, directives, or other requirements that may affect this Project. Thus, it agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each contractor and each subcontractor, with any such federal requirements as the federal government may now or in the future promulgate. J. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 USC §4012a(a). Section 102(a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase "federal financial assistance' includes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any form of direct or indirect federal assistance. K. It will assist the Department in its compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 USC 470 et seq.), Executive Order 11593, and the Antiquities Code of Texas (National Resources Code, Chapter 191). L. It will comply with Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code by ensuring that no officer, employee, or member of the Subgrantee's governing board or the Subgrantee's subcontractors shall vote or confirm the employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or third degree by consanguinity to any member of the governing body or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the employment of a person described in Section 573.062 of the Texas Government Code. M. It will ensure that all information collected, assembled or maintained by the applicant relative to this project shall be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort worth unless otherwise expressly provided by law. N. If applicable, it will comply with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which requires all regular, special, or called meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law or specifically permitted in the Texas Constitution. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION A. The method of payment for this Agreement will be based on actual costs incurred up to and not to exceed the limits specified in the Project Budget. The amount included in the Project Budget will be deemed to be an estimate only and a higher amount can be reimbursed, subject to the conditions specified in paragraph B hereunder. If the Project Budget specifies that costs are based on a specific rate, per -unit cost, or other method of payment, reimbursement will be based on the specified method. B. All payments will be made in accordance with the Project Budget. The Subgrantee's expenditures may overrun a budget category (I, II or III) in the approved Project Budget without a grant (budget) amendment, as long as the overrun does not exceed a total of five (5) percent per year of the maximum amount eligible for reimbursement (TxDOT) in the attached Project Budget for the current fiscal year. This overrun must be off -set by an equivalent underrun elsewhere in the Project Budget. If the overrun is five (5) percent or less, the Subgrantee must provide written notification to the Department, through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management System (eGrants) messaging system, prior to the Request for Reimbursement being approved. The notification must indicate the amount, the percent over, and the specific reason(s) for the overrun. Any overrun of more than five (5) percent of the amount eligible for reimbursement (TxDOT) in the attached Project Budget requires an amendment of this Grant Agreement. The maximum amount eligible for reimbursement shall not be increased above the Grand Total TxDOT Amount in the approved Project Budget, unless this Grant Agreement is amended, as described in Article 5 of this Agreement. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants only: In the Project Budget, Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of (100) Salaries, Subcategones A, "Enforcement,' or B, 'PI&E Activities," to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in Subcategory C, "Other.' Also, Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of (100) Salaries, Subcategories A, "Enforcement," or C, "Other," to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in Subcategory B "PI&E Activities." The TxDOT amount for Subcategory B, "PI&E Activities," or C, "Other," can only be exceeded within the 5 percent flexibility, with 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 ` City of Fort Worth underrun funds from Budget Categories II or III. C. To be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement, a cost must be incurred in accordance with the Project Budget, within the time frame specified in the Grant Period of this Grant Agreement, attributable to work covered by this Agreement, and which has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. D. Federal or TxDOT funds cannot supplant (replace) funds from any other sources. The term "supplanting, ' refers to the use of federal or TxDOT funds to support personnel or an activity already supported by local or state funds. E Payment of costs incurred under this Agreement is further governed by one of the following cost principles, as appropriate outlined in the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars: • A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; • A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments; or, • A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations. F. The Subgrantee agrees to submit monthly or quarterly Requests for Reimbursement, as designated in this Grant Agreement, within thirty (30) days after the end of the billing period The Request for Reimbursement and appropriate supporting documentation must be submitted through eGrants. G. The Subgrantee agrees to submit the final Request for Reimbursement under this Agreement within forty-five (45) days of the end of the grant period. H. Payments are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. I. Project agreements supported with federal or TxDOT funds are limited to the length of this Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement. If the Department determines that the project has demonstrated merit or has potential long-range benefits, the S ubgrantee may apply for funding assistance beyond the initial Agreement period. P reference for funding will be given to those projects for which the Subgrantee has assumed some cost sharing, those which propose to assume the largest percentage of subsequent project costs, and those which have demonstrated performance that is acceptable to the Department. ARTICLE 4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Payment of costs incurred hereunder is contingent upon the availability of funds. If at any time during this Grant Period, the Department determines that there is insufficient funding to continue the project, the Department shall so notify the Subgrantee giving notice of intent to terminate this Agreement, as specified in Article 11 of this Agreement. If at the end of a federal fiscal year, the Department determines that there is sufficient funding and performance to continue the project, the Department may so notify the Subgrantee to continue this agreement. ARTICLE 5. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended prior to its expiration by mutual written consent of both parties, utilizing the Grant Agreement Amendment in eGrants Any amendment must be executed by the parties within the Grant Period, as specified in this Grant Agreement. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth ARTICLE 6. ADDITIONAL WORK AND CHANGES IN WORK If the Subgrantee is of the opinion that any assigned work is beyond the scope of this Agreement and constitutes additional work, the Subgrantee shall promptly notify the Department in writing through eGrants system messaging. If the Department finds that such work does constitute additional work, the Department shall so advise the Subgrantee and a written amendment to this Agreement will be executed according to Article 5, Amendments, to provide compensation for doing this work on the same basis as the original work. If performance of the additional work will cause the maximum amount payable to be exceeded, the work will not be performed before a written grant amendment is executed. If the Subgrantee has submitted work in accordance with the terms of this Agreement but the Department requests changes to the completed work or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under this Agreement, the Subgrantee shall make such revisions as requested and directed by the Department. This will be considered as additional work and will be paid for as specified in this Article. If the Subgrantee submits work that does not comply with the terms of this Agreement the Department shall instruct the Subgrantee to make such revisions as are necessary to bring the work into compliance with this Agreement. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work. The Subgrantee shall make revisions to the work authorized in this Agreement, which are necessary to correct errors or omissions appearing therein, when required to do so by the Department. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work. The Department shall not be responsible for actions by the Subgrantee or any costs incurred by the Subgrantee relating to additional work not directly associated with or prior to the execution of an amendment. ARTICLE 7. REPORTING AND MONITORING Not later than twenty (20) days after the end of each reporting period, the Subgrantee shall submit a performance report through eGrants. For short-term projects only one report submitted by the Subgrantee at the end of the project may be required For longer projects, the Subgrantee will submit reports at least quarterly and preferably monthly. The frequency of the performance reports is established through negotiation between the Subgrantee and the program or project manager. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEPs), performance reports must be submitted monthly. The performance report will include, as a minimum: (1) a comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the period, (2) reasons why established objectives and performance measures were not met, if appropriate, and (3) other pertinent information, including, when appropriate, an analysis and explanation of cost underruns, 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth overruns, or high unit costs. The Subgrantee shall submit the Final Performance Report through eGrants within twenty (20) days after completion of the grant. The Subgrantee shall promptly advise the Department in writing, through eGrants messaging, of events that will have a significant impact upon this Agreement, including: A. Problems, delays, or adverse conditions, including a change of project director or other changes in Subgrantee personnel, that will materially affect the ability to attain objectives and performance measures, prevent the meeting of time schedules and objectives, or preclude the attainment of project objectives or performance measures by the established time periods. This disclosure shall be accompanied by a statement of the action taken or contemplated and any Department or federal assistance needed to resolve the situation. B. Favorable developments or events that enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner than anticipated or achieving greater performance measure output than originally projected. ARTICLE 8. RECORDS The Subgrantee agrees to maintain all reports, documents, papers, accounting records, books, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and work performed hereunder, (hereinafter called the records), and shall make such records available at its office for the time period authorized within the Grant Period, as specified in this Grant Agreement The Subgrantee further agrees to retain said records for four (4) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, until completion of all audits, or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs last. Duly authorized representatives of the Department, the USDOT, the Office of the Inspector General, Texas State Auditor, and the Comptroller General shall have access to the records. This right of access is not limited to the four (4) year period but shall last as long as the records are retained. ARTICLE 9. INDEMNIFICATION To the extent permitted by law, the Subgrantee, if other than a government entity, shall indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Department and its officers and employees from all claims and liability due to the acts or omissions of the Subgrantee, its agents, or employees. The Subgrantee also agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Department from any and all expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees, all court costs and awards for damages incurred by the Department in litigation or otherwise resisting such claims or liabilities as a result of any activities of the Subgrantee, its agents, or employees. Further, to the extent permitted by law, the Subgrantee, if other than a government entity, agrees to protect, indemnify, and save harmless the Department from and against all 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character brought by any employee of the Subgrantee against the Department due to personal injuries or death to such employee resulting from any alleged negligent act, by either commission or omission on the part of the Subgrantee. If the Subgrantee is a government entity, both parties to this Agreement agree that no party is an agent, servant or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds, as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. ARTICLE 10 DISPUTES AND REMEDIES This Agreement supercedes any prior oral or written agreements. If a conflict arises between this Agreement and the Traffic Safety Program Manual, this Agreement shall govern. The Subgrantee shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurement made by the Subgrantee in support of Agreement work. Disputes concerning performance or payment shall be submitted to the Department for settlement, with the Executive Director or his or her designee acting as final referee. ARTICLE 11. TERMINATION This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Subgrantee has satisfactorily completed all services and obligations described herein and these have been accepted by the Department, unless: • This Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of both parties; or • There is a written thirty (30) day notice by either party or • The Department determines that the performance of the project is not in the best interest of the Department and informs the Subgrantee that the project is terminated immediately. The Department shall compensate the Subgrantee for only those eligible expenses incurred during the Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement which are directly attributable to the completed portion of the work covered by this Agreement, provided that the work has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. The Subgrantee shall not incur nor be reimbursed for any new obligations after the effective date of termination. ARTICLE 12. INSPECTION OF WORK The Department and, when federal funds are involved, the US DOT, or any authorized representative thereof, have the right at all reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the premises in which it is being performed. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth If any inspection or evaluation is made on the premises of the Subgrantee or its subcontractor, the Subgrantee shall provide and require its subcontractor to provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the inspectors in the performance of their duties. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work. ARTICLE 13. AUDIT The Subgrantee shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984 Public Law (PL) 98-502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Other Non -Profit Organizations." The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement. Acceptance of funds directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. ARTICLE 14. SUBCONTRACTS A subcontract in excess of $25,000 may not be executed by the Subgrantee without prior written concurrence by the Department. Subcontracts in excess of $25,000 shall contain all applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement. No subcontract will relieve the Subgrantee of its responsibility under this Agreement. ARTICLE 15. GRATUITIES Texas Transportation Commission policy mandates that employees of the Department shall not accept any benefit gift, or favor from any person doing business with or who, reasonably speaking, may do business with the Department under this Agreement. The only exceptions allowed are ordinary business lunches and items that have received the advanced written approval of the Department's Executive Director. Any person doing business with or who reasonably speaking may do business with the Department under this Agreement may not make any offer of benefits gifts, or favors to Department employees, except as mentioned here above. Failure on the part of the Subgrantee to adhere to this policy may result in termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 16. NONCOLLUSION The Subgrantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Subgrantee, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 ` City of Fort Worth bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. If the Subgrantee breaches or violates this warranty the Department shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, brokerage fee, contingent fee, or gift. ARTICLE 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Subgrantee represents that it or its employees have no conflict of interest that would in any way interfere with its or its employees' performance or which in any way conflicts with the interests of the Department. The Subgrantee shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with the Department's interests. ARTICLE 18. SUBGRANTEE'S RESOURCES The Subgrantee certifies that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment to perform the work required under this Agreement, or will be able to obtain such personnel from sources other than the Department. All employees of the Subgrantee shall have such knowledge and experience as will enable them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Subgrantee who, in the opinion of the Department, is incompetent or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work, shall immediately be removed from association with the project. Unless otherwise specified, the Subgrantee shall furnish all equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources required to perform the work. ARTICLE 19. PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The Subgrantee shall establish and administer a system to procure, control, protect, preserve, use, maintain, and dispose of any property furnished to it by the Department or purchased pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with its own property management procedures provided that the procedures are not in conflict with the Department's property management procedures or property management standards and federal standards, as appropriate, in: • 49 CFR, Part 18, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments " or • 49 CFR, Part 19 (OMB Circular A-110), "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations." ARTICLE 20. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 ° City of Fort Worth Upon completion or termination of this Grant Agreement, whether for cause or at the convenience of the parties hereto, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies surveys, reports, maps, drawings, models photographs, etc prepared by the Subgrantee, and equipment and supplies purchased with grant funds shall, at the option of the Department, become the property of the Department. All sketches, photographs, calculations, and other data prepared under this Agreement shall be made available, upon request, to the Department without restriction or limitation of their further use. A. Intellectual property consists of copyrights, patents and any other form of intellectual property rights covering any data bases software, inventions, training manuals, systems design, or other proprietary information in any form or medium. B. All rights to Department The Department shall own all of the rights (including copyrights, copyright applications, copyright renewals, and copyright extensions), title and interests in and to all data, and other information developed under this contract and versions thereof unless otherwise agreed to in writing that there will be joint ownership. C. All rights to Subgrantee. Classes and materials initially developed by the Subgrantee without any type of funding or resource assistance from the Department remain the Subgrantee's intellectual property For these classes and materials, the Department payment is limited to payment for attendance at classes. ARTICLE 21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The Department and the Subgrantee each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this Agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. The Subgrantee shall not assign, sublet, or transfer interest and obligations in this Agreement without written consent of the Department through eGrants messaging. ARTICLE 22. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE A. Compliance with regulations: The Subgrantee shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally -assisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR, Part 21; 23 CFR, Subchapter C; and 41 CFR, Parts 60-74, as they may be amended periodically (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations). The Subgrantee agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented by the U S. Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR, Part 60). B Nondiscrimination: The Subgrantee, with regard to the work performed during the period of this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. C. Solicitations for subcontracts including procurement of materials and equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Subgrantee for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth by the Subgrantee of the Subgrantee's obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. D. Information and reports: The Subgrantee shall provide all information and reports required by the regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Department or the USDOT to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Subgrantee is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Subgrantee shall so certify to the Department or the US DOT, whichever is appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts the Subgrantee has made to obtain the requested information. E Sanctions for noncompliance: In the event of the Subgrantee's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provision of this Agreement, the Department shall impose such sanctions as it or the US DOT may determine to be appropriate. F. Incorporation of provisions: The Subgrantee shall include the provisions of paragraphs A. through E in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the regulations or directives. The Subgrantee shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Department may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. However, in the event a Subgrantee becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Subgrantee may request the Department to enter into litigation to protect the interests of the state; and in addition, the Subgrantee may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. ARTICLE 23 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE It is the policy of the Department and the USDOT that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of agreements financed in whole or in part with federal funds. Consequently, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, apply to this Agreement as follows: • The Subgrantee agrees to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, have the opportunity to participate in the performance of agreements and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. In this regard, the Subgrantee shall make good faith efforts in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the opportunity to compete for and perform agreements and subcontracts. • The Subgrantee and any subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability in the award and performance of agreements funded in whole or in part with federal funds. These requirements shall be included in any subcontract. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth Failure to carry out the requirements set forth above shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and, after the notification of the Department, may result in termination of this Agreement by the Department, or other such remedy as the Department deems appropriate. ARTICLE 24 DEBARMENT/SUSPENSION A. The Subgrantee certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; 2. Have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Agreement 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 federal, state, or local public 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 or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a federal, state, or local governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph A. 2. of this Article, and 4. Have not, within a three (3) year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more federal, state, or local public transactions terminated for cause or default. B Where the Subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this Article, such Subgrantee shall attach an explanation to this Agreement. C. The Subgrantee is prohibited from making any award or permitting any award at any tier to any party which is debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. D The Subgrantee shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this Grant Agreement to certify its eligibility to receive federal grant funds, and, when requested by the Department, to furnish a copy of the certification. ARTICLE 25. LOBBYING CERTIFICATION The Subgrantee certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: A. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth Subgrantee to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal 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 contract, 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 contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. B. 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 federal 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 party to this Agreement shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. C. The Subgrantee shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts) and that all subrecipients 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 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure ARTICLE 26. CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT Unless the Subgrantee is a governmental or non-profit entity, the Subgrantee certifies that it either will go to the Department's website noted below and complete the Child Support Statement or already has a Child Support Statement on file with the Department . The Subgrantee is responsible for keeping the Child Support Statement current and on file with that office for the duration of this Agreement period. The Subgrantee further certifies that the Child Support Statement on file contains the child support information for the individuals or business entities named in this grant. Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the Subgrantee certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Agreement is not ineligible to receive the specified grant or payment and acknowledges that this Agreement may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate. The form for the Child Support Statement is available on the Internet at: http://www.dot.state.tx.usicso/default.htm. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SU = GRANTEE: A. Carry out all performance measures established in the grant, including fulfilling the law enforcement objectives by implementing the Operational Plan contained in this Grant Agreement. B. Submit all required reports to the Department (TxDOT) fully completed with the most current information, and within the required times, as defined in Article 3 and Article 7 of the General Terms and Conditions of this Grant Agreement. This includes reporting to the Department on progress, achievements, and problems in monthly Performance Reports and attaching necessary source documentation to support all costs claimed in Requests for Reimbursement (RFR). C. Attend Department -approved grant management training. D. Attend meetings according to the following: 1. The Department will arrange for meetings with the Subgrantee to present status of activities and to discuss problems and the schedule for the following quarter's work. 2. The project director or other appropriate qualified persons will be available to represent the Subgrantee at meetings requested by the Department. E. Support grant enforcement efforts with public information and education (PI&E) activities. Salaries being claimed for PI&E activities must be included in the budget. F. When applicable, all newly developed PI&E materials must be submitted to the Department for written approval, through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management System (eGrants) system messaging, prior to final production. Refer to the Traffic Safety Program Manual regarding PI&E procedures. G For out of state travel expenses to be reimbursable, the Subgrantee must have obtained the written approval of the Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to the beginning of the trip. Grant approval does not satisfy this requirement. For Department district -managed grants, the Subgrantee must have obtained written Department district approval, through eGrants system messaging, for travel and related expenses if outside of the district boundaries. H. Maintain verification that all expenses, including wages or salaries, for which reimbursement is requested is for work exclusively related to this project. I. Ensure that this grant will in no way supplant (replace) funds from other sources. Supplanting refers to the use of federal funds to support personnel or any activity already supported by local or state funds. J. Ensure that each officer working on the STEP project will complete an officer's daily 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth report form. The form should include at a minimum: name, date, badge or identification number, type of grant worked, grant site number, mileage (including starting and ending mileage), hours worked, type of citation issued or arrest made, officer and supervisor signatures. K. Ensure that no officer above the rank of Lieutenant (or equivalent title) will be reimbursed for enforcement duty, unless the Subgrantee received specific written authorization from the Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to incurring costs. L. Subgrantee may work additional STEP enforcement hours on holidays or special events not covered under the Operational Plan. However, additional work must be approved in writing by the Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to enforcement. Additional hours must be reported in the Performance Report for the time period for which the additional hours were worked. M. If an officer makes a STEP -related arrest during the shift, but does not complete the arrest before the shift is scheduled to end, the officer can continue working under the grant to complete that arrest. N. Subgrantees with a traffic unit will utilize traffic personnel for this grant, unless such personnel are unavailable for assignment. O. Prior to conducting speed enforcement, the Subgrantee must select and survey enforcement sites that comply with existing state mandated speed limits in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code, Sections 545.352 through 545.356. P. Officers assigned to speed sites should be trained in the use of radar or laser speed measurement devices. Q. The Subgrantee should have a safety belt use policy. If the Subgrantee does not have a safety belt use policy in place, a policy should be implemented, and a copy maintained for verification during the grant year. R. Officers working DWI enforcement must be trained in the National Highway Traffic S afety Administration/International Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized Field S obriety Testing (SFST). In the case of a first year Subgrantee, the officers must be trained, or scheduled to be SFST trained, by the end of the grant year. For second or subsequent year grants, all officers working DWI enforcement must be SFST trained. S The Subgrantee should have a procedure in place for contacting and using drug recognition experts (DREs) when necessary. T. The Subgrantee is encouraged to use the DWI On-line Reporting System available through the Buckle Up Texas Web site at www.buckleuptexas.com. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT: A. Monitor the Subgrantee's compliance with the performance obligations and fiscal requirements of this Grant Agreement using appropriate and necessary monitoring and inspections, including but not limited to: • review of periodic reports • physical inspection of project records and supporting documentation • telephone conversations • e-mails and letters • quarterly review meetings • eGrants system messaging B. Provide program management and technical assistance. C. Attend appropriate meetings. D. Reimburse the Subgrantee for all eligible costs as defined in the project budget. Requests for Reimbursement will be processed up to the maximum amount payable as indicated in the project budget. E Perform an administrative review of the project at the close of the grant period to: • Ascertain whether or not the project objectives were met • Review project accomplishments (performance measures completed, targets achieved) • Document any progress towards self-sufficiency • Account for any approved Program Income earned and expended • Identify exemplary performance or best practices 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth Goals & Strategies Goal: To increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety -related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes Strategies: Increase enforcement of traffic safety -related laws. Increase public education and information campaigns. Goal: To increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks Strategy: Increase enforcement of occupant protection laws. X I agree to the above goals and strategies. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth Law Enforcement Objective/Performance Measure 1. Number and type of citations/arrests to be issued during the CIOT Operation a. Safety Belt Citations 265 b. Child Safety Seat Citations 115 c. Increase the safety belt usage rate among drivers and front seat passengers, between 4% pre & post survey results, by at least the following percentage points 2. Total Number of Enforcement Hours 195 Step Indicator 2.923076 Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a peace officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations hereunder. 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Panted On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth PI&E Objective/Performance Measure 1. Support Grant efforts with a public information and education (PI&E) program a. Conduct a minimum of one (1) presentations b. Conduct a minimum of two (2) media exposures (e.g. news conferences, news releases, and interviews) c. Conduct a minimum of one (1) community events (e.g health fairs, booths) d Distribute the following number of public information and education materials (if applicable) 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth -Budget Summary Budget Category TxDOT Match otal Category I Labor Costs - Salaries $11,534.65 $0 $11,534.65 (100) 20 - Benefits $2,465 20 $2,465 (200) ringe Category I Sub- $13,999.85 $0 Total Category II Other Direct Costs - Travel$13,999.85 $0 $0 $0 (300) (400) Equipment so Supplies so (500) Contractual (600) Services so Other (700) so Miscellaneous Category II Sub- so so so Tota I Total Direct Costs $13,999.85 $0 $13,999.85 Category III Costs -Indirect Indirect Cost (800) so Rate Summary Total Labor Costs $13,999.85 $0 $13,999.85 Total Direct Costs so so $o total Indirect so Costs Grand Total $13,999.85 $0 so.00 Sources Fund loo.00% o.00% Share) (Percent 2011-Fortworth-C I OT-00036 Printed O n : 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth x I agree to the following Comments: Site Description Pre Surveys Pre -Media Efforts Before Enforcement period "Enforcement Period (Minimum # of enforcement days: 4) (day or nighttime)" Post Surveys Post -Media Efforts After Enforcement period Reporting Period "Pre -Surveys" Pre -Media Campaign CIOT Operational Plan Occupant Protection Jurisdiction Wide May 17, 2011 - May 19, 2011 May 20, 2011 - May 22, 2011 May 23, 2011 - June 5, 2011 June 6, 2011 -June 8, 2011 June 9, 2011 -June 11, 2011 June 12, 2011 - June 25, 2011 Description of Activities • Prior to conducting any wave enforcement activity, agencies must conduct pre - observational surveys to establish safety belt usage rates. • The cities of Arlington, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Garland, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio are scheduled to have their surveys conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). • All other agencies must conduct their own pre -observational surveys using the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) survey protocol and instructions that can be found at www.buckleuptexas.com. Click on the "Survey Tools" link. • Conduct local media events immediately before the enforcement effort to maximize 201 1 -Fortworth-C I OT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth Enforcement Period Post -surveys Post -media Campaign Reporting Period Note: the visibility of enforcement to the public. These media events tell the public when, where, how and why the safety belt laws are being enforced. • Intensify enforcement through an overtime STEP that places primary emphasis on increasing the number of citations for non-use of occupant restraints during the peak holiday traffic. • Conduct post -observational surveys to determine safety belt usage. Measure the impact of the media/enforcement effort. The cities of Arlington, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Garland, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio are scheduled to have their surveys conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). • All other agencies must conduct their own post -observational surveys using the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) survey protocol and instructions that can be found at www.buckleuptexas.com. Click on the "Survey Tools" link. • Conduct local media events to tell the public why the safety belt laws are important and the results of the wave. • Agencies will submit a performance report for the CIOT enforcement period (May 23 - June 5, 2011) during this time period. • The Survey and Media dates above are to be used as a guide. Late grant execution may result in a subgrantee conducting pre -survey and pre -media activities at a later date. • These activities must occur prior to enforcement activities beginning. • The Post -media Campaign may begin immediately after the post observational surveys are conducted. 2011 -Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 City of Fort Worth City of Fort Worth 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 2011-Fortworth-CIOT-00036 Printed On: 5/19/2011 Printed On: 5/19/2011 one enforcement City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/17/2011 - Ordinance No.19686-05-2011 DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24908 LOG NAME: 35FY11CIOT-R SUBJECT: Ratify the Application for and Authorize Acceptance of Grant funds in the Amount of $14,000.00 from the Texas Depaitment of Transportation for the Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, Authorize the Execution of a Related Contract with the Texas Department of Transportation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Ratify the application for grant funding in the amount of $14;000.00 from the Texas Department o Transportation to operate the Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program; prize the City Manager to accept, if awarded, the grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation; 3. AtiSirize the City Manager to exectttea contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to:operate period under the, Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program; and 4: Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance iricreasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $14,000.00 upon receipt of grant. DISCUSSION: The Fort Worth Police Department has been using grant funds under the Texas Departmentof Transportation; (TxDOT) Chck It or Ticket Campaign over the ptasseveral years to provide increased -enforcement of safety beltusage dunng.a two -week perio4 centered around Memorial Day. In FiscalYear2011, there.will.be one enforcement period. spanning parts of May and June Theenforcement will be supported by public information and education efforts as well. For Fiscal Year 201,4the $14;000.00 in grant fonds will .cover Police Officer overtime salaries and associated fringe benefits for approximately 1,95 enforcement hours. Additionally, 32hours of overtime salary and friinge benefits have been budgeted for administrative :and clerical duties' with the program's reporting requirements: No local match is required under this grant. FISCAL INFORMATION: 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/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers 4) GR76 451942 035302525000 $14,000.00 4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035302525010 $14,000.00 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS 1. 35FY11CIOT-R AO11.doc Charles Daniels (6199) Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231) Monique Moore (4221)