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Texas Traffic Safety eGrants
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Organization Name: City of Fort Worth -Police Department
Legal Name: City of Fort Worth
Payee Identification Number: 17560005286018
Project Title: STEP -Impaired Driving Mobilization
ID: 2012-Fortworth-IDM-0001 1
Period: 01/06/2012 to 09/30/2012
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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 2012.
Name of the Federal Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
CFDA Numbers 20.601
CFDA Title: Alcohol Traffic Safety and Drunk Driving Prevention Incentive Grants
Funding Source: Section 410
DUNS: 782003727
Project Title:STEP - Impaired Driving Mobilization
Grant Period: This Grant becomes effective on 01/06/2012 or on the date of final signature
of both parties whichever is later, and ends on 09/30/2012 unless terminated or otherwise
modified.
Total Awarded: $59,997.96
Amount Eligible for Reimbursement: $44,998.47
Match Amount: $14,999.49
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TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT
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.
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General Infouiiation
Project Title
Project
Description
STEP - Impaired Driving Mobilization
To conduct DWI enforcement Waves during holiday periods to increase DWI arrests
and earned media activity as part of the statewide "Drink Drive. Go To Jail" campaign
and in conjunction with the national Impaired Driving Mobilization campaign
How many years has your organization received funding for this project?
This will be our fifth or more year.
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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 compliance.
ARTICLE 2. STANDARD ASSURANCES
The Subgrantee assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, pol'cies,
guidelines, and requirements, including 49 CFR Part 18; 49 CFR Part 19 (OMB [Office of
Management and Budget] Circular A-110) 49 CFR Part 225 (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 in the application, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official
representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide any
additional information that 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 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.
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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, regulations, 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 federal requirements that 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 that 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 that person. This
prohibition shall not apply to 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, 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 of this Article. 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
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B All payments will be made in accordance with the Project Budget.
1. 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.
2. If the overrun is five (5) percent or Tess, the Subgrantee must provide written
n otification to the Department, through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management
System (eGrants) prior to the Request for Reimbursement being approved The
n otification must indicate the amount, the percent over, and the specific reason(s) for
the overrun
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants only: In the Project Budget,
S ubgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of (100)
S alaries, Subcategories 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 five (5) percent flexibility, with 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:
1. OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions;
2. 49 CFR Part 225 (OMB Circular A-87), Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian
Tribal Governments; or,
3. OMB Circular 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 °Grants.
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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 Subgrantee may
apply for funding assistance beyond the initial agreement period. Preference 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 under this agreement 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 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 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.
ARTICLE 6. ADDITIONAL WORK AND CHANGES IN WORK
A. 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 If the Department finds that such work does
constitute additional work, the Department shall 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.
B 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 of the work which involve
changes to the original scope of services or character of work under this agreement, the
Subgrantee shall make those 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.
C. If the Subgrantee submits work that does not comply with the terms of this agreement, the
Department shall instruct the Subgrantee to make any revisions that are necessary to bring
the work into compliance with this agreement. No additional compensation shall be paid for
this work.
D. The Subgrantee shall make revisions to the work authorized in this agreement that are
necessary to correct errors or omissions when required to do so by the Department. No
additional compensation shall be paid for this work.
E 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
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execution of an amendment.
ARTICLE 7. REPORTING AND MONITORING
A. Not later than thirty (30) 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
B. 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,
overruns, or high unit costs.
C. The Subgrantee shall promptly advise the Department in writing, through eGrants, of events
that will have a significant impact upon this agreement, including:
1. 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.
2. Favorable developments or events that enable meeting time schedules and
objectives sooner than anticipated or achieving greater performance measure output
than originally projected
D The Subgrantee shall submit the Final Performance Report through eGrants within thirty (30)
days after completion of the grant.
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 under this agreement
(called the "Records"), and shall make the 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 the 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
A. 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.
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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 claims or liabilities as a result of any activities of the Subgrantee, its
agents, or employees
B. 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 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 to or death of any employee
resulting from any alleged negligent act, by either commission or omission on the part of the
Subgrantee
C. 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 work under this agreement.
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
A. This agreement shall remain in effect until the Subgrantee has satisfactorily completed all
services and obligations described in this agreement and these have been accepted by
the Department unless:
1. This agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of both parties; or
2. There is a written thirty (30) day notice by either party; or
3. 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.
B The Department shall compensate the Subgrantee for only those eligible expenses
incurred during the Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement that 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
A. The Department and, when federal funds are involved, the USDOT, or any of their
authorized representatives have the right at all reasonable times to inspect or otherwise
evaluate the work performed or being performed under this agreement and the premises in
which it is being performed.
B If any inspection or evaluation is made on the premises of the Subgrantee or its
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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 a manner
that will not unduly delay the work.
ARTICLE 13. AUDIT
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
A. 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.
B. 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 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
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A. 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.
B. All employees of the Subgrantee shall have the knowledge and experience that 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.
C. 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 procurement and property management
procedures, provided that the procedures are not in conflict with (1) the Department's
procurement and property management standards and (2) the federal procurement and
property management standards provided by:
A. 49 CFR, Part 18, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agree-
ments to State and Local Governments," or
B 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
Upon completion or termination of this Grant Agreement, whether for cause or at the
convenience of the parties, 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 databases, 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,
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and administrators of the 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
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,
Part 200; and 41 CFR, Parts 60-74, as they may be amended periodically (called 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 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
the 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 certify that to the Department or the USDOT, 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 USDOT 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 any
action with respect to any subcontract or procurement that the Department may direct as a
means of enforcing those 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 (DBE) PROGRAM
A. The parties shall comply with the DBE Program requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26.
B The Subgrantee shall adopt, in its totality, the Department's federally approved DBE
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program.
C. The Subgrantee shall set an appropriate DBE goal consistent with the Department's DBE
guidelines and in consideration of the local market, project size, and nature of the goods or
services to be acquired. The Subgrantee shall have final decision -making authority
regarding the DBE goal and shall be responsible for documenting its actions.
D. The Subgrantee shall follow all other parts of the Department's DBE program referenced in
TxDOT Form 2395, Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Adoption of the Texas
Department of Transportation's Federally -Approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by
Entity and attachments found at web address
httr //txdot.aov/business/business outreach/mou.htm.
E The Subgrantee shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in
the award and performance of any USDOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its
DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Subgrantee shall take all
necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure non-discrimination in
award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts. The Department's DBE program,
as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by USDOT, is incorporated by reference in
this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out
its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement Upon notification to the
Subgrantee of its failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose
sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and may in appropriate cases, refer the
matter for enforcement under 18 USC 1001 and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of
1986 (31 USC 3801 et seq ).
F Each contract the Subgrantee signs with a contractor (and each subcontract the prime
contractor signs with a sub -contractor) roust include the following assurance: The
contractor, sub -recipient, or sub -contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out
applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of USDOT-
assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material
breach of this agreement, which may result in the termination of this agreement or such
other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
ARTICLE 24. DEBARMENT and 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 the 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
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4. Have not, within the 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, the
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." By executing this agreement, the Subgrantee certifies that it is not currently
debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal
Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549 and further certifies that it will not do
business with any party that is currently debarred suspended or otherwise excluded from or
ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549.
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
In executing this agreement, each signatory certifies to the best of that signatory's knowledge
and belief that
A. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the
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 sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontracts sub -grants, and contracts
under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all sub -recipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering
into this transaction imposed by Title 31 USC § 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.
ARTICLE 26. CHILD SUPPORT CERTIFICATION
Under Section 231 006, Texas Family Code, the Subgrantee certifies that the individual or
business entity named in this agreement is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or
payment and acknowledges that this agreement may be terminated and payment may be
withheld if this certification is inaccurate If the above certification is shown to be false, the
Subgrantee is liable to the state for attorney's fees and any other damages provided by law or
the agreement A child support obligor or business entity ineligible to receive payments
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because of a payment delinquency of more than thirty (30) days remains ineligible until: all
arrearages have been paid, the obligor is in compliance with a written repayment agreement or
court order as to any existing delinquency; or the court of continuing jurisdiction over the child
support order has granted the obligor an exemption from Subsection (a) of Section 231.006,
Texas Family Code as part of a court -supervised effort to improve earnings and child support
payments.
ARTICLE 27. FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
REQUIREMENTS
A. Any recipient of funds under this agreement agrees to comply with the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act and implementing regulations at 2 CFR Part 170,
including Appendix A. This agreement is subject to the following award terms:
http://edocket.access.apo.aov/2010/pdf/2010-22705.pdf and
http://edocket.access.apo.aov/2010/pdf/2010-22706. pdf.
B. The Subgrantee agrees that it shall:
1. Obtain and provide to the State a Central Contracting Registry (CCR) number
(Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 4, Sub -part 4 1100) if this award provides for
more than $25,000 in Federal funding. The CCR number may be obtained by visiting
the CCR web -site whose address is https://www.bpn.aov/ccr/default aspx;
2. Obtain and provide to the State a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number,
a unique nine -character number that allows the Federal government to track the
distribution of federal money. The DUNS number may be requested free of charge
for all businesses and entities required to do so by visiting the Dun & Bradstreet
(D&B) on-line registration website http //fedaov.dnb.com/webform; and
3. Report the total compensation and names of its top five (5) executives to the State if:
i. More than 80% of annual gross revenues are from the Federal government, and
those revenues are greater than $25,000,000; and
ii. The compensation information is not already available through reporting to the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
ARTICLE 28. SINGLE AUDIT REPORT
A. The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-502,
ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB Circular A-133.
B. If threshold expenditures of $500 000 or more are met during the Subgrantee s fiscal year,
the Subgrantee must submit a Single Audit Report and Management Letter (if applicable) to
TxDOT's Audit Office, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 or contact TxDOT's Audit
Office at http.//www.txdot.aov/contact us/audit htm.
C. If expenditures are less than $500 000 during the Subgrantee's fiscal year the Subgrantee
must submit a statement to TxDOT's Audit Office as follows: "We did not meet the $500,000
expenditure threshold and therefore, are not required to have a single audit performed for
FY ."
D. For each year the project remains open for federal funding expenditures, the Subgrantee will
be responsible for filing a report or statement as described above. The required annual filing
shall extend throughout the life of the agreement, unless otherwise amended or the project
has been formally closed out and no charges have been incurred within the current fiscal
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year.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUBGRANTEE.
A. Carry out the objectives and performance measures of this Grant Agreement by
implementing all activities in the Action Plan.
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 (Compensation) and Article
7 (Reporting and Monitoring) 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 schedule for the following quarter's work.
2. The project director or other qualified person will be available to represent the
Subgrantee at meetings requested by the Department.
E 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),
prior to final production. Refer to the Traffic Safety Program Manual regarding PI&E
procedures
F. For out of state travel expenses to be reimbursable, the Subgrantee must have obtained the
written approval of the Department through eGrants prior to the beginning of the trip. Grant
approval does not satisfy this requirement For Department district -managed grants the
Subgrantee must have written Department district approval for travel and related expenses if
outside of the Department district's boundaries
G Maintain verification that all expenses, including wages or salaries, for which reimbursement
is requested is for work exclusively related to this project.
H. 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 an activity already
supported by local or state funds.
I. 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 during the grant year.
J. 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.
K Ensure that each officer working on the STEP project will complete an officer's daily 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.
L 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
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Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to incurring costs.
M. 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.
N . 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
O. Subgrantees with a traffic unit will utilize traffic personnel for this grant, unless such
personnel are unavailable for assignment.
P. 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.
Q . Officers assigned to speed sites should be trained in the use of radar or laser speed
measurement devices.
R. Officers working DWI enforcement must be trained in the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration/International Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
(SFST). In the case of a first year subgrantee, the officers must be trained, or scheduled to be
S FST 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.buckleuDtexas.com.
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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:
1. review of periodic reports
2. physical inspection of project records and supporting documentation
3. telephone conversations
4. a -mails and letters
5. quarterly review meetings
6. eGrants
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:
1. Ascertain whether or not the project objectives were met
2. Review project accomplishments (performance measures completed, targets
achieved)
3 Document any progress towards self-sufficiency
4. Account for any approved Program Income earned and expended
5. Identify exemplary performance or best practices
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Goals and 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 reduce the number of DWI -related crashes, injuries, and fatalities
Strategy: Increase enforcement of DWI laws.
X I agree to the above goals and strategies.
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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.
In add'tion to the STEP enforcement activities, the subgrantee must
maintain baseline non -STEP funded citation and arrest activity due to the
prohibition o supplanting
1. Number and type citations/arrests to be issued under STEP
a. Number of DWI arrests to be made during the Christmas/New Year's DWI Operation 0
b. Number of DWI arrests to be made during the Spring Break DWI Operation 38
c. Number of DWI arrests to be made during the Independence Day DWI Operation 52
d. Number of DWI arrests to be made during the Labor Day DWI Operation 49
2. Total Number of Enforcement Hours for Entire Grant Period 1000
Step Indicator 2.50
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1. Complete administrative and general grant requirements
a. Number of Performance Reports to be submitted 3
b. Number of Requests for Reimbursement to be submitted 3
2. Support Grant efforts with a public information and education (PI&E) program
a. Conduct a minimum of one (1) presentation for each DWI operation period 3
b. Conduct a minimum of two (2) media exposures (e.g., news conferences, news
releases and interviews) for each DWI Operation period. 6
c. Conduct a minimum of one (1) community event (e.g., health fair, traffic safety booth) 1
during the grant period
d. Produce the following number of public information and education materials if
applicable.
e Distribute the following number of public information and education materials if 0
applicable.
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Budget Category I TxDOT
Category I - Labor Costs
(100) Salaries
(200) Fringe Benefits
Category I Sub -Total
Category II - Other Direct Costs
(300) Travel
(400) Equipment
(500) Supplies
(600) Contractual
Services
(700)
Other
Miscellaneous
Match I Total
$36,934.96 $12,285 44 $49,220.40
$8,063.51 $2,714.05 $10,777.56
$44,998.47 $14,999.49 $59,997.96
$o $o $o
$o $o $o
$o $o $o
$o $o $o
$o
$o $o
Category II Sub -Total $0 $0 $0
Total Direct Costs $44,998.47 $14,999.49 $59,997.96
Category III - Indirect Costs
(800) Indirect Cost Rate I $o I $o I $o
Summary
Grand Total
Total Labor Costs
Total Direct Costs
Total Indirect
Costs
Fund Sources
$44,998.47 $14,999.49 $59,997.96
$o $o $o
$o
$o $o
$44,998.47 $14,999.49
75.00% 25.00%
$59,997.96
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Comments:
The City of Fort Worth agrees to the following with the exception of the Christmas/New Year's
Wave. Funding will not be received until after that date has past
S ite Description Jurisdiction Wide
Conduct focussed DWI saturation patrols within high risk locations
during times when alcohol -related crashes are most frequent Conduct
a minimum of 4 nights of DWI enforcement during each holiday period
Conduct pre and post earned media activities for each holiday period
Christmas/New Year's Wave
P re -Media December 17, 2011 - December 19, 2011
Campaign
Enforcement Period December 20, 2011- January 1, 2012
Post -Media
Campaign
January 5, 2012 - January 7, 2012
Spring Break Wave
P re -Media March 7, 2012 - March 9, 2012
Campaign
Enforcement Period March 10, 2012 - March 18, 2012
Post -Media
Campaign
P re -Media
Campaign
Enforcement Period
March 22, 2012 - March 24, 2012
Independence Day Wave
June 27, 2012 - June 29, 2012
June 30, 2012 - July 8, 2012
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Post -Media
Campaign
Pre -Media
Campaign
July 12, 2012 - July 14, 2012
Labor Day Crackdown
August 16, 2012 - August 18, 2012
Enforcement Period August 19, 2012 - September 5, 2012
Post -Media
Campaign
September 9, 2012 - September 11, 2012
Description of Activities
Pre -Media Efforts Conduct local media events immediately before the enforcement effort
Before Enforcement to maximize the visibility of enforcement to the public. The media
Periods: events tell the public when, where, how and why impaired driving laws
are being enforced.
Enforcement Intensify enforcement through coordinated saturation patrols in an
Periods: overtime STEP placing primary emphasis on increasing DWI arrests
and reducing the number of alcohol related traffic crashes during peak
holiday traffic.
Post -Media Efforts Conduct local media events to tell the public why impaired driving laws
After Enforcement are important and the results
Periods: of the mobilization
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City of Fort Worth
STEP - Impaired Driving Mobilization
City of Fort Worth
STEP - Impaired Driving Mobilization
2012-Fortworth-IDM-00011 Printed On: 6/12/2012
2012-Fortworth-IDM-00011
Printed On:
6/12/2012
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/12/2012 — Ordinance No. 20254-06-2012
DATE: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: C-25665
LOG NAME: 35IDMFY12
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Texas Department of
Transportation in the Amount of $44,998.47 for the Fiscal Year 2012 Impaired Driving Mobilization
Program, Authorize Transfer from the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount of
$14,999.49 for the Required Local Match, Authorize Execution of a Related Contract with the Texas
Department of Transportation and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount o
$44,998.47 to operate the Fiscal Year 2012 Impaired Driving Mobilization Program,
2. Authorize acceptance, if awarded, of grant funds from the Texas Department -of Transportation;
3. Authorize execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation for implementation of the
Impaired Driving Mobilization Program;
4. Authorize the transfer from the Crime ControlandPrevention District Fund in the amount of $14,999.49 to
the Grants Fund for the City's required match and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $59,997.96 upon receipt of .the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The goal of the Impaired Driving Mobilization_Projectis to conduct a sustained Driving While Intoxicated
(DWI) enforcement effort to increase DWI arrests and decrease alcohol related. crashes. The grant provides ..
funds for the Fort Worth Police Department: to conduct t DWI enforcement on an overtime basis during three
enforcement periods, each centered around a national holiday.
The grant will provide for _1,000 hours of officer overtime and associated fringe benefits for enforcement of
the program and 56 overtime hours and associated fringe benefits: for administrative duties related to the
program's reporting requirements.
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
51 GR76 451942 035302566000
51 GR76 472107 035302566000
51 GR76 5(VARIOUSI 035302566010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
1. 35IDMFY12 A012.doc
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$44.998.47 41 GR79 538070 0359904 $14.999.49
$14.999.49
$59.997.96
Charles W Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey Halstead (4211)
Christy Rodriguez (4244)