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NORTH CLNTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROJECT
This Interlocal Agreement is entered into by and between the parties named below. Neither the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) nor the State of Texas is a party to this
Agreement.
I. CONTRACTING PARTIES:
The Funding Agency: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Herein referred to as "NCTCOG"
Funds Recipient: City of Fort Worth, Texas
Herein referred to as: "FUNDS RECIPIENT"
II. SERVICES TO HE PERFORMED
For the City of Fort Worth, Downtown Containers for Recycling & Trash/Edu.Project, the
FUNDS RECIPIENT shall complete all work as specified or indicated in "Attachment A - Work
Program and Schedule of Deliverables" of FUNDS RECIPIENT.
III. FUNDING AMOUNT
The funding amount under this Interlocal Agreement is a minimum of: $93,470.00 (Ninety-three
thousand four hundred and seventy dollars). The budget details are in Attachment C
IV. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Interlocal Agreement is effective November 5, 2012 and shall terminate June 28, 2013. This
Interlocal Agreement shall immediately terminate at the end of any state fiscal year for which the
Texas Legislature fails to appropriate funds necessary to perform this agreement.
This Interlocal Agreement must be signed and executed forty-five (45) days from the effective
date stated above.
In the event funding is not available, the parties further agree that NCTCOG has no further
obligation to pay and FUNDS RECIPIENT has no further duty to perform under terms of this
Agreement.
V. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS
See Attachment B - Schedule for Reimbursement and Reporting, Attachment D - Special
Provisions, and Attachment E - General Provisions.
VI. ENTIRE CONTRACT: This Interlocal Agreement, including all Attachments, represents the
entire contract between the contracting parties. Any changes or modifications to this Interlocal
Agreement must be in writing. Funds for this subcontract are currently available from the Texas
Solid Waste Disposal and Transportation Revenue Fee, as proscribed in Texas Health and Safety
Code Chapter 361.014. Due to demands upon the source for funds necessary to protect the
health and safety of the public, it is possible that the funds contained in the Municipal Solid Waste
Disposal Account, as proscribed in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 361.014(d), will be
depleted or reduced prior to completion of this Interlocal Agreement. The parties agree that all
funding arranged under this Interlocal Agreement is subject to sufficient funds in the Municipal
Solid Waste Disposal Account.
NCTCOG has certified, and the FUNDS RECIPIENT certifies that each has the authority to perform
the services contracted for by authority granted in the "Regional Planning Act of 1965," Texas
Local Government Code, Chapter 391 and "The Interlocal Cooperation Act," Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
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Grant Project Number 13-04-G07 City of Fort Worth
Downtown Containers for Recycling & Trash/Edu.
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A. WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES. 1
ATTACHMENT B. SCHEDULE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND REPORTING 2
ATTACHMENT C. BUDGET & DETAILED COST SHEETS 3
ATTACHMENT D. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Article 01.
Article 02.
Article 03.
Article 04.
Article 05.
Article 06.
Article 07.
Article 08.
Article 09.
Article 10.
Article 11.
Article 12.
Article 13.
Article 14.
Article 15.
Article 16.
Article 17.
Article 18.
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P URPOSE OF AGREEMENT 11
LIMITATIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 11
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION 11
REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES 12
BUDGET CATEGORY ADJUSTMENTS 13
P ROJECT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 13
P ERFORMANCE MEASURES 14
IDENTIFICATION OF THE FUNDING SOURCE 14
P ERSONNEL 14
TRAVEL 15
CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES 15
EQUIPMENT 16
CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES 18
CONSTRUCTION 19
OTHER EXPENSES 19
INDIRECT EXPENSES 20
MATCHING SERVICES/CASH CONTRIBUTIONS 20
P ROJECT CONTACTS 20
ATTACHMENT E. GENERAL PROVISIONS 22
Article 01.
Article 02.
Article 03.
Article 04.
Article 05.
Article 06.
Article 07.
Article 08.
Article 09.
Article 10.
Article 11.
Article 12.
Article 13.
Article 14.
Article 15.
Article 16.
Article 17.
Article 18.
Article 19.
Article 20.
Article 21.
Article 22.
Article 23.
ELIGIBLE PROJECT FUNDING RECIPIENTS 22
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FUNDS RECIPIENT 22
OVERSIGHT OF SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 23
STANDARDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS 23
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 27
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS 28
P NIFORM GRANT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACT 28
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM 28
RELEASE OF CLAIMS 28
ACCESS/EXAMINATION OF RECORDS 28
AUDITS 29
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY . 29
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, WASTE DISPOSAL AND MANIFESTS 30
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 30
S URVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS 30
CONTRACTUAL COSTS 30
CHANGES TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 31
S EVERABILITY .. 31
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 31
CORRESPONDENCE 32
DATA AND PUBLICITY 32
ASSIGNABILITY 32
S UBAGREEMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS 33
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Article 24.
Article 25.
Article 26.
Article 27.
Article 28.
Article 29.
Article 30.
Article 31.
Article 32.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING STANDARDS 33
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS 35
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES 35
STATUTES RELATING TO NONDISCRIMINATION 35
UTILIZATION OF SMALL MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES 35
SAFETY AND PROTECTION 35
ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS 35
FORCE MAJEURE 35
TERMINATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 36
DEFINITIONS 38
APPENDICES.
• SUMMARY/RESULTS REPORT OF GRANT -FUNDED PROJECT
• STATUS OF COMPLETION OF WORK TASKS FORM
• RESULTS REPORT FORMS
• REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM plus SUPPLEMENTAL FORM(s)
• REQUEST FOR BUDGET REVISION FORM
• RELEASE OF CLAIMS
All forms listed are located at the following website:
http://www.nctcoq.orq/envir/SEELT/funding/report forms.aso
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Attachment A. Work Program and Schedule of Deliverables
Major tasks:
1. Execution of the Interlocal Agreement with the NCTCOG
a. The City of Fort Worth executes the Interlocal Agreement (September 2012)
2. The City of Fort Worth submits all quarterly and final reports on grant progress to the NCTCOG
by due dates outlined in Interlocal Agreement.
a. Quarterly reports begin October 2012 — First report due December 2012
b. Complete all activities and expenditures by June 28, 2013
c Complete final report, reimbursement request and Release of All Claims by August 2,
2013
3. The City of Fort Worth to obtain bids, purchase and install dual use trash & recycling containers
for downtown Fort Worth:
a. The City of Fort Worth will work with DFWI to obtain bids for the trash -recycling units
(October 2012)
b. The City of Fort Worth obtains a purchase order for the recycling units (November 2012)
c. DFWI to install trash recycling units (January 2013)
4. Work with waste/recycling contractor on recycling collection and delivery to recycling facility
a. The City of Fort Worth along with DFWI will work with waste contractor on recycling
collection and reporting (November 2012)
5. Public Outreach Campaign:
a. The City of Fort Worth in conjunction with DFWI will produce and implement a public
outreach campaign highlighting the public space recycling program in downtown Fort
Worth as outlined in the project description (January - June 2013 and ongoing)
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Attachment B Schedules for Requests for Reimbursement and
Quarterly Status Reports
1. REQUESTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
The FUNDS RECIPIENT must submit a `Request for Reimbursement" at least quarterly (even if no
funds were spent), but not more frequently than once a month, for reimbursement of actual allowable
costs. Requests for Reimbursement may be submitted monthly and are not associated with the
Status Report schedule. All Requests for Reimbursement shall be submitted in accordance with the
requirements identified in Attachment D, Article 04 "Reimbursement Procedures" of this Interlocal
Agreement.
The final Request for Reimbursement must include a Release of Claims as indicated under
Attachment E Article 09, "Release of Claims" of this Interlocal Agreement.
2. STATUS REPORTS
The following represents the reporting schedule for projects funded in Fiscal Year 2012 and 2013.
FY2012-13 SECOND CALL FOR PROJECTS
QUARTERLY DUE DATES FOR
GRANT SUMMARY/RESULTS REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD
Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #1 October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012
(8 WEEKS)
Due Monday, December 10, 2012
Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #2 December 3, 2012 through February 28, 2013
(12 WEEKS)
Due Monday, March 11, 2013
Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #3
Note: Must incur ALL EXPENDITURES
AND ALL ACTIVITIES COMPLETED
by close of business 5.00 pm
CENTRAL TIME
Due Friday, June 28, 2013
Submit .
Final Results Report
Final Reimbursement
Release of Claims
Due Friday, August 2, 2013
(YEAR LATER) Follow -Up Results Report:
Due Friday, August 1, 2014
March 4, 2013 through June 28, 2013
(16 WEEKS)
Original signatures required on all paperwork
and submitted to NCTCOG at
616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011,
ATTENTION: LIZ ZECCKINE
by close of business 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL TIME.
This report will be cumulative results.
One (1) year after completion of the project,
upon NCTCOG request.
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L6.
Attachment C Budget and Detailed Cost Sheets
Please explain, in separate line items, the detail of any matching funds or contributions to be provided by the local
government. In -kind services should relate only to staff or services directly involved with your proposed project.
Describe the relative importance or effort the local contribution will have in relationship to the entire project. This
information will be used in contracting with successful projects and will be tracked for proper payment.
Note: This Budget information is taken directly from the Project Application.
1.
BUDGET ITEM PROJECT FUNDING
AMOUNT
Personnel/salaries
2. Fringe benefits
3. Travel
r4. Supplies
Equipment
Construction
$
$
$
IN -KIND
SERVICES
TOTAL PROJECT
$832.80
$
$832.80
$0.00
$
$0.00
$
$
$
$
$0.00
$
$0.00
7. Contractual
8. Other
Total direct charges
(sum of lines 1-8)
9. Indirect charges
Total Cost (sum of 1-9)
$
$93470.00
$
$21326.72
$23020.00
$0.o0
$21326.72
$116490.00
$93470.00
$
$45179.52
$138649.52
$
$93470.00
LIST IN -KIND SERVICES HERE:
$45179.52
$0,00
$138649.52
In -kind or Matching Funds Contributions $ +45.179.52
Local government contribution(s) through in -kind or matching services is encouraged.
Recycling collection through subcontractor (Not done with WM done through DFWI's contractor)
$23.28*52 * 12 = $14,526 72
City provided recycling roll -off = $50 * 12 = $600
12 matching dual recycling & waste containers purchased by DFWI = 12 * $1,550 = $18,600
Recycling roll -off servicing = Recycling roll -off — pulled $175/pull * 8 = $1400
Digital Marketing Expense $2 000
Video Development for Marketing Campaign = $3,400 (this is hired out by DFWI)
City of Fort Worth Recycling Coordinator — 40 hours - $832.80
"Recycle in Downtown Banners" — 90 * $42.44 = $3,820
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET - Line(s) 1, 2 and/or 10: Personnel/Salaries/Fringe Benefits/Indirect Rate
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered for Personnel/Salaries on Line 1
of the Project Budget Summary; otherwise omit. $
In the space below, list the names and titles of individuals whose salaries are paid for in all or in part
from project funds. Also indicate if funds are for a new or existing employee.
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If your budget lists fringe benefits (line 2) and indirect costs (line 10), you also must provide the
following information:
• What is your fringe benefit rate:
• What is your indirect charge rate*:
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* In accordance with the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), indirect charges may be authorized if the applicant
has a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement signed within the past 24 months by a federal cognizant agency or by a state
single audit coordinating agency. Alternatively, the applicant may be authorized to recover up to 10% of direct salary and
wage costs (excluding overtime, shift premiums, and fringe benefits) as indirect costs, subject to adequate documentation. If
you have an approved cost allocation plart please enclose documentation of your approved indirect rate.
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET - Line 3: Project -Funded Travel
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered for travel on Line 3 of the Project
Budget Summary otherwise omit $
The following is an itemized list of the types of travel expenses expected, identifying the parties and
purposes involved. In general, all travel is within the North Central Texas region or within Texas. All
proposed travel outside Texas must be specifically listed and will need specific approval from
NCTCOG and TCEQ For Registration Fees, see ' Other" Detailed Budget page.
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET - Line 4: Project -Funded Supplies
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered for supplies on Line 4 of your
Project Budget Summary; otherwise omit. $
This type of expenditures must generally relate to the routine purchase of office supplies (paper,
pencils, staple, etc.) or other goods that are consumed in a relatively short period of time in the
regular performance of general office activities (Expenses for food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic
beverages are not allowable.)
The following is an itemized list of the general types of supplies and their cost that are
intended to be purchased with project funding:
Item
•
Unit Cost Total Cost
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET - Line 5: Project -Funded Equipment
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered for equipment on Line 5 of the
Project Budget Summary; otherwise omit. $
Equipment includes all non -construction related, tangible property having a unit acquisition cost of
$5 000 or more, with an estimated useful life of over one-vear. All equipment purchases must be pre -
approved by NCTCOG.
Equipment (description, type. model, etc.)
# of Units Costs per Unit
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET - Line 6: Project -Funded Construction
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered for construction on Line 6 of the
Project Budget Summary; otherwise omit. $
All construction projects must be pre -approved by NCTCOG. Construction costs include facility
design, site preparation, and facility construction. Indicate clearly whether construction services are
provided by the FUNDS RECIPENT or through subcontracts for outside services.
Expenses budgeted under this category should be for costs related to the enhancement or building of
permanent facilities Appropriate costs that may be included are:
• the cost of materials and labor connected to the construction project;
• the cost of equipment attached to the permanent structure, and the cost of planning the
project; and,
• any subcontracts, including contracts for services performed as part of the construction.
All local government municipal laws and regulations, including UGMS, for bidding and contracting for
services must be followed.
The following is an itemized list of construction expenses associated with the funded project,
with as many specifications as possible:
Construction (and related expenses) Costs
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET - Line 7: Project -Funded Contractual
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered for contractual services on Line 7
of the Project Budget Summary, otherwise omit. $
All contractual expenses must be pre -approved by NCTCOG Expenses included under this category
should be for costs for professional services or tasks provided by a firm or individual who is not
employed by the FUNDS RECIPENT other than those related to construction All local government
municipal laws and regulations, including UGMS, for bidding and contracting for services must be
followed during the project period.
Any expenses (including legal fees, staff time, travel and communications) related in any way to
drafting legislation, lobbying for legislation, or other political activities are not allowable under this
program.
The following is an itemized list of the contractual expenses associated with the funded
project, with as many specifications as possible:
Contractual Costs
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DETAILED BUDGET SHEET -Item 8. Project -Funded Other Expenses
This budget sheet should be completed if any expenses are entered under "Other" on Line 8 of the
Project Budget Summary; otherwise omit.
"Other" expenses are those for items or services that do not readily fit into any of the previous budget
categories.
The following is an itemized list of other expenses:
$
$
$
$1000.00
$8000.00
$3820.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$80650.00
$93470.00
Postage/delivery
Telephone/Fax
U tilities
P rinting/reproduction
Advertising/public notices
S ignage
Training (registration fees, etc.)
Office space and equipment rentals
Basic office furnishings (desks, chairs, filing cabinets, etc.)
Books and reference materials
Computer hardware (under $5,000 & not listed under equipment category)
Computer software
Miscellaneous ALL Other Expenses
(Separately itemize these expenses below, For example: 96-gallon recycling roll carts @
$50.73 ea, 700 units = $35,511.00)
Item
Combo all in one Recycling/Litter Receptacles
($1,550 ea) 36 gallon steel side door litter &
recycling receptacle
# of Units Cost
50 $77,500.00
Kick -Off Educational Items- Reusable bags 500 $3,150.00
made from water bottles ($6 30 *500)
TOTAL "Other" expenses, equal to the amount entered on
Line 8 of the Budget Summary
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Attachment D. Special Provisions
Article 01: Purpose of the Interlocal Agreement
The purpose of this Interlocal Agreement is to implement the provisions of §361.014(b) of the Texas
Health and Safety Code, regarding the distribution of solid waste fee revenue funds in support of local
and regional solid waste projects consistent with the regional solid waste management plans adopted
by NCTCOG and TCEQ This Interlocal Agreement is to perform specific tasks identified by
NCTCOG's Resource Conservation Council (RCC) among several top -ranked local project proposals
during the FY2012-2013 grant funding cycle.
Article 02: Limitations and Reporting Requirements
Pursuant to §391 of the Local Government Code, funds received under this Interlocal Agreement will
be expended only subject to the limitations and reporting requirements similar to those set forth in this
Article:
• Audit and Reporting Requirements that the FUNDS RECIPIENT annually report to the
Governor, §391.0095 of the Local Government Code, and 1 TAC §5.83 and §5 87, Governor's
Office Regulations.
• FUND RECIPIENT'S Indirect Costs must comply with §391.0115 of the Local Government
Code, and 1 TAC §5.86 Governor's Office Regulations
• Restrictions on FUNDS RECIPIENT Travel Cost, §391.0115 of the Local Government Code,
and 1 TAC §5.86, Governor's Office Regulations.
• Restrictions on Use of Alcoholic Beverages, §391.0115 of the Local Government Code, and 1
TAC §5.86, Governor's Office Regulations.
• Restrictions on Lobbying and Nepotism, §391.0116 of the Local Government Code, and 1 TAC
§5.89, Governor's Office Regulations
• Salary Administration Provisions and Schedules and Position Classification Schedules,
§391.0117 of the Local Government Code, and 1 TAC §5 85, Governors Office Regulations.
• General Limitations on Expenditures, §6.01 of SB 1, General Appropriations Act, 79th
Legislative Session.
Article 03. Financial Obligation
The FUNDS RECIPIENT is responsible for ensuring that expenditure amounts remain within the total
budget limits. The FUNDS RECIPIENT must maintain records and documentation materials
consistent with the requirements of this Attachment D "Special Provisions," the Uniform Grant and
Contract Management Act, Texas Government Code, §§783 001 et. seq., and the Uniform Grant
Management Standards, 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§5.141 et. seq. (collectively, "UGMS").
The FUNDS RECIPIENT must also follow up on any problems identified through its financial
monitoring program.
In consideration of full and satisfactory performance hereunder, NCTCOG will be liable to the FUNDS
RECIPIENT in an amount equal to the actual costs incurred by the FUNDS RECIPIENT in rendering
such performance, subject to the following limitations:
N CTCOG is not liable for expenditures made in violation of Attachment E, Article 24, which outlines
supplemental funding standards as defined by TCEQ NCTCOG is not liable for any costs incurred by
FUNDS RECIPIENT in the performance of this Interlocal Agreement that have not been billed to
N CTCOG within thirty (30) calendar days following termination of this Interlocal Agreement.
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N CTCOG is not liable to the FUNDS RECIPIENT for costs incurred or performance rendered by
FUNDS RECIPIENT before commencement of this agreement or after termination of this Interlocal
Agreement.
Except as specifically authorized by NCTCOG in writing, NCTCOG is liable only for expenditures
made in compliance with the cost principles and administrative requirements set forth in this Interlocal
Agreement stated guidelines and applicable rules and regulations.
Failure on the part of the FUNDS RECIPIENT to comply with the conditions set forth in this Interlocal
Agreement shall be the basis for termination of the Interlocal Agreement and/or the revocation of any
unexpended or inappropriately expended funds
Article 04: Reimbursement Procedures
All payments for approved project expenditures shall be on a cost reimbursement basis only.
N CTCOG reserves the right to withhold or deny payments of funds awarded under this Interlocal
Agreement due to incomplete, incorrect or inconsistent reports or tasks required under this Interlocal
Agreement, until the FUNDS RECIPIENT satisfactorily completes, revises, or corrects such services
or reports.
Request for Reimbursement (Summary of Project Expenditures): For expenditures already incurred,
the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall submit a request for reimbursement at least quarterly, but no more
frequently than once per month, by the tenth (10th) calendar day following the end of each month for
which expenditures are claimed. The FUNDS RECIPIENT must use the required Reimbursement
Request Form with appropriate itemized Supplemental Forms A through E submitted with an original
signature.
All requests for reimbursement shall provide sufficient documentation, including:
• copy of purchase order(s),
• copy of invoice(s),
• check number and/or electronic transfer number under which payment was made, and
• information concerning the costs incurred to enable NCTCOG to ascertain the eligibility of
a particular expenditure to enable subsequent audits.
S pecific guidelines and requirements are given later in this Attachment D for each category of allowed
expenditures, in the Articles labeled "Personnel," `Supplies," "Equipment," "Travel," etc.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT may account for expenses incurred and request reimbursement of outlays
under a cash or accrual basis, as defined and authorized by the UGCMA. Under this Interlocal
Agreement, an eligible reimbursement cost must have been incurred within the time penod indicated
on the Reimbursement Request Form; shall have been already paid; or incurred by the last day of the
Interlocal Agreement period of performance.
Payments: Upon review and approval of each Report of Pass -Through Grant Expenditures,
N CTCOG will make payment to FUNDS RECIPIENT as soon as practicable. The Final Request for
Reimbursement must be submitted at the end of the Interlocal Agreement period of performance and
must include a Release of Claims.
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Article 05. Budget Category Adjustments
The FUNDS RECIPIENT may expend funds in excess of those listed for a particular budget category
within the approved budget without requiring a formal amendment to this Interlocal Agreement, if:
The FUNDS RECIPIENT adheres to all other requirements of this Interlocal Agreement, concerning
obtaining prior written authorization;
• The cumulative dollar amount of all excess expenditures among direct budget categories is
equal to or less than 5% of the total budget amount
• Sufficient funds are available in other budget categories to cover the excess expenditures.
• The transfer will maintain or further the scope and objective of the project as funded by this
Agreement NCTCOG will make the final determination if a transfer furthers the scope and
objective of a project.
• The FUNDS RECIPIENT notifies NCTCOG as soon as practical of the deviation from the budget
categories.
• Budget category adjustments/changes for Personnel/Salaries, Equipment, Contractual,
Construction and Other expenditures must receive prior written authorization from NCTCOG In
order to receive approval for a budget category adjustment, FUNDS RECIPIENT must complete
and submit a Request For Budget Revision form as well as a memorandum explaining the
requested budget revision(s).
Article 06. Project Reporting Requirements
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall prepare and submit to NCTCOG, a written progress report concerning
performance under this Interlocal Agreement documenting the accomplishments and units of work
performed under the Scope of Services of this Agreement The "Summary/Results Report of
Implementation Project" form must be submitted using the forms provided. The 'Summary/Results
Report of Implementation Project' form will be due to NCTCOG on the days indicated under the
Schedule for Reimbursement and Reporting in Attachment B.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT'S Summary/Results Report of Implementation Project report shall contain
adequate descriptions of all project activities performed in order to allow NCTCOG to evaluate
compliance with the provisions of this project Performance information concerning timelines in
meeting the schedule for required reports will be maintained by NCTCOG and shared with members
of the RCC.
In particular, any legal research and related legal activities shall be clearly detailed in the progress
reports in order to assure NCTCOG that the activities are not prohibited under Attachment E, Article
24, of this Interlocal Agreement The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall comply with any reasonable request
by NCTCOG for additional information on activities conducted in order for NCTCOG to adequately
monitor the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S progress in completing the requirements of and adhering to the
provisions of this Interlocal Agreement.
A Final Report shall be provided in conjunction with the final request for payment under this Interlocal
Agreement. In this Final Report the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall certify, in writing, the satisfactory
completion of all activities and deliverables required under this Interlocal Agreement.
Reimbursement payments under this Interlocal Agreement may be withheld by NCTCOG until such
time as any past due progress reports are received The Final Report shall consist of the same forms
used for the Summary/Results Report of Implementation Project form and the supplemental detailed
forms for this project s funding category. The Final Report shall include information on the progress
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during the last quarter of the project as well as cumulative information from the beginning of the
project through its completion.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT also agrees to provide NCTCOG one or more "Follow-up Results" Report(s)
documenting the continued impact of this funded project beyond the end date of this Agreement. The
Follow-up Results Report(s) will be required on a schedule to be provided by NCTCOG
approximately one year after the end of the project funding cycle. The Follow-up Results Report form
will be provided by NCTCOG to the FUNDS RECIPIENT later in the funding cycle.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees to provide, throughout the life of the project, additional reports (as
requested by NCTCOG) to document the project's continued results at the culmination of the project.
Timeliness in completing reporting requirements will be monitored by NCTCOG and reported to the
RCC If the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S is not able to submit a scheduled progress report on time the
FUNDS RECIPIENT must contact NCTCOG Project Representative for a report extension due date
prior to the original submittal date. If the FUNDS RECIPIENT fails to submit the Summary/Results
Report of Implementation Project form to NCTCOG s Project Representative upon notice/reminder,
this matter will be brought to the attention of NCTCOG's RCC for further resolution. Failure to comply
with the requirements of this Article shall constitute a breach of this Interlocal Agreement
Article 07. Performance Measures
The timeliness of meeting reporting requirements and completion of the original Work Program and
Timeline will be monitored by NCTCOG and reported to the RCC. Performance on reporting
requirement information will be considered as an evaluation criteria for future Requests for
Applications. As such, the FUNDS RECIPIENT is cautioned to meet all of the reporting requirements
as outlined in Attachment B of this Interlocal Agreement. Prior written notification must be provided to
NCTCOG in the event that the FUNDS RECIPIENT is unable to comply with the reporting
requirements.
Article 08. Identification of the Funding Source
The FUNDS RECIPIENT must acknowledge the financial support of NCTCOG and the State of Texas
whenever work is funded in whole or part, through this Interlocal Agreement. This includes using the
following notation on the front cover, title page, surface of recycling bins or carts vehicle wraps,
vehicles pencils, pens, T-shirts, stickers, electronic devices, all mechanical equipment etc.:
"Prepared in cooperation with the North Central Texas Council of Governments through
funding from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality."
Tangible items where surface space is limited may utilize the TCEQ logo or the phrase "Funded by
TCEQ ' Consult with NCTCOG Project Representative to obtain TCEQ logo and for guidance on the
proper display.
Article 09. Personnel
In addition to the project funding reimbursement request, all outlays that fall within the
'Personnel/Salaries' category of the budget shall be itemized by the FUNDS RECIPIENT on
Supplemental Reimbursement Request Form A. For Personnel/Salaries expenditures, the FUNDS
RECIPIENT is expected to maintain signed time sheets that can serve to verify the total overall hours
of staff time directly billed to this Interlocal Agreement Payments from funds provided under this
Interlocal Agreement for accruals such as vacation, sick leave, severance pay, or other accruals are
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allowed only for time during which the employee was employed and performing work under this
Interlocal Agreement.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT employee positions covered in this Interlocal Agreement are listed in
Attachment C. The FUNDS RECIPIENT must notify and seek approval from NCTCOG for any
changes in personnel whose salaries are funded under this Interlocal Agreement
Article 10. Travel
Only the employees of the FUNDS RECIPIENT assigned to the project should receive reimbursement
for travel expenses. All travel for which expenses are claimed must be in connection with the tasks
and activities required under this Interlocal Agreement, and shall be in compliance with the State
Travel Regulation and Restrictions on Travel Costs as outlined in §391.0115 of the Local Government
Code. Except as provided for in this Interlocal Agreement as indicated under Attachment C of the
program budget, the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall obtain prior written authorization from NCTCOG for
reimbursement from the travel expense budget category of any travel expenses for persons not
e mployed by the FUNDS RECIPIENT, and for travel by any employee not included in Attachment C of
the program budget.
Out-of-state travel should not normally be allowed and will require prior written approval from
NCTCOG and TCEQ prior to the travel event. In order for travel expenses to be reimbursed under
the conditions of this Interlocal Agreement, the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall comply with the State Travel
Regulations as required by Section 33, Article IX, H.B. 1, and any Restrictions on Travel Costs as
o utlined in §391.0115 of the Local Government Code
Documentation should, at a minimum, be consistent with the State Travel Regulations and any
restrictions on travel cost The purpose of the travel shall be documented and supported with any of
the appropriate records, such as automobile mileage totals for the reporting period (gasoline receipts
will not be accepted for privately owned vehicles), actual receipts for hotel accommodations, public
transportation receipts, airline receipts, meal receipts, etc. The reimbursement request must include
the itemization of travel expenses on Supplemental Reimbursement Request Form A. The FUNDS
RECIPIENT is not required to submit a daily or incidental mileage log as a part of Supplemental
Reimbursement Request Form A. However, mileage trip logs documenting amount of miles traveled
per day or per trip, the FUNDS RECIPIENT must maintain destination and purpose of trip as part of
the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S records. Such mileage logs must be made available upon request by
N CTCOG or TCEQ
Article 11. Equipment
For the purposes of this Interlocal Agreement equipment is defined as those items with a unit
acquisition cost of $5,000 or greater. All equipment expenses are subject to prior approval by
N CTCOG before purchase.
S ubject to the obligations and conditions set forth in this Interlocal Agreement, title to real property
and equipment (together hereafter referred to in this Article as "property") acquired under this
Interlocal Agreement by the FUNDS RECIPIENT will vest upon acquisition or construction.
S ubject to the provisions of this Interlocal Agreement and as otherwise provided by State statutes,
property acquired or replaced under this Interlocal Agreement shall be used for the duration of its
n ormally expected useful life to support the purposes of this Interlocal Agreement whether or not the
o riginal projects or programs continue to be supported by state funds.
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The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall not allow to a third party a security interest in any original or
replacement property purchased or constructed with funds made available to the FUNDS RECIPIENT
u nder this Interlocal Agreement.
The use of property acquired under this Interlocal Agreement, both during the term of this Interlocal
Agreement and for the useful life of the property or until compensation is provided to TCEQ for the
applicable percentage share of the fair market value of the property, shall be in compliance with
§361.014(b) of the Texas Health & Safety Code Annotated, which directs that a project or service
funded under this program must promote cooperation between public and private entities and may not
be otherwise readily available or create a competitive advantage over a private industry that provides
recycling or solid waste services.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT may develop and use their own property management systems, which must
conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. If an adequate system
for accounting for property owned by the FUNDS RECIPIENT is not in place or is not used properly,
the Property Accounting System Manual issued by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts will be
u sed as a guide for establishing such a system The property management system used by the
FUNDS RECIPIENT must meet the requirements set forth in this Section.
Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or
other identification number, the source of the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and the
cost of the property, percentage of state participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and
condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale
price of the property.
A physical inventory of all equipment acquired or replaced under this Interlocal Agreement shall be
conducted no less frequently than once every two years and the results of such inventories reconciled
with the appropriate property records. Property control procedures utilized by the FUNDS
RECIPIENT shall include adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the acquired
property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall develop
and carry out a program of property maintenance as necessary to keep both originally acquired and
any replaced property in good condition, and to utilize proper sales procedures to ensure the highest
possible return, in the event such property is sold.
Certain types of equipment are classified as "controlled assets" and are subject to annual revision. In
accordance with the UGMS, the FUNDS RECIPIENT should contact the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts' property accounting staff or review the Comptroller's state Property Accounting User
Manual available on the Internet for the most current listing. Firearms shall be maintained on the
FUNDS RECIPIENT'S inventory system irrespective of cost, and the following equipment with costs
between $500 and $5,000 shall be maintained on the inventory system (1) stereo systems, (2) still
and video cameras, (3) facsimile machines, (4) VCRs and VCR/DVD/TV combinations; (5) cellular
and portable telephones.; and, (6) computer hardware.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT may, for the purpose of replacing property acquired under this Interlocal
Agreement, either trade in or sell the property and use the proceeds of such trade-in or sale to offset
the cost of acquiring needed replacement property.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees that if a determination is made that any property acquired with funds
provided under this Interlocal Agreement with a current per -unit fair market value of $5 000 or more is
n o longer needed for the originally authorized purpose TCEQ has the right to require disposition of
the property by the FUNDS RECIPIENT in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
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When during the useful life of property acquired with project funds under this Interlocal Agreement by
the FUNDS RECIPIENT and with a current per -unit fair market value of $5 000 or more, the property
is no longer needed for the originally authorized purpose the FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees to request
disposition instructions from TCEQ When property acquired by a FUNDS RECIPIENT with project
funds provided by TCEQ under this Interlocal Agreement is no longer needed for the originally
authorized purpose, the FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees that this Interlocal Agreement will require
N CTCOG to request disposition instructions from the FUNDS RECIPIENT or, if NCTCOG is no longer
administering a Regional Solid Waste Implementation Project Program, TCEQ
N CTCOG shall, in turn, request authorization from TCEQ to provide disposition instructions to the
FUNDS RECIPIENT Disposition instructions shall solicit, at a minimum, information on the source
and amount of funds used in acquiring the property, the date acquired, the fair market value and how
the value was determined (e.g., by appraisal, bids, etc.), and the proposed use of the proceeds. The
assessment of whether to authorize the proposed disposition of the property must include a
determination that the disposition plan will comply with the private industry provisions of §361.014(b)
of the Texas Health Safety Code Annotated.
In cases where the FUNDS RECIPIENT fails to take appropriate disposition actions, TCEQ may direct
N CTCOG to take excess and disposition actions. The disposition instructions may provide for one of
the alternatives as set forth in this Section.
Retain title, sell or otherwise disposed of with no obligation to compensate TCEQ or, in the case of a
FUNDS RECIPIENT Retain title after compensating TCEQ or, in the case of an implementation
project funding recipient, NCTCOG If NCTCOG is compensated by a FUNDS RECIPIENT for
property acquired using funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement, NCTCOG will in turn
compensate TCEQ or, upon authorization by TCEQ, use those funds for other projects or activities
that support this or similar future programs conducted by TCEQ The amount due will be computed
by applying the percentage of state -funded participation in the cost of the original purchase to the fair
market value of the property.
S ell the property and compensate TCEQ or, in the case of project funding recipient, NCTCOG If
N CTCOG is compensated by a FUNDS RECIPIENT for property acquired using funds provided under
this Interlocal Agreement, NCTCOG will in turn compensate TCEQ or, upon authorization by TCEQ
use those funds for other projects or activities that support the goals of this or similar future programs
conducted by TCEQ The amount due will be calculated by applying TCEQ percentage of
participation in the cost of the original purchase to the proceeds of the sale after deduction of any
actual and reasonable selling and fixing -up expenses. If the project is still active, the net proceeds
from sale may be offset against the original cost of the property. When the FUNDS RECIPIENT is
directed to sell property, sales procedures shall be followed that provide for competition to the extent
practicable and result in the highest possible return.
Transfer title to TCEQ or, in the case of an implementation project funds recipient, NCTCOG, or to a
third -party designated/approved by TCEQ If the FUNDS RECIPIENT participated financially in the
original purchase of the property the FUNDS RECIPIENT may be authorized payment from the
receiving party of an amount calculated by applying the percentage of the participation in the original
purchase of the property to the current fair market value of the property.
Items of property with a current per -unit fair market value of Tess than $5,000 may be retained sold or
otherwise disposed of by the FUNDS RECIPIENT with no further obligation to TCEQ Methods used
to determine per -unit fair market value must be documented kept on file and made available to TCEQ
upon request
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A request for reimbursement for equipment must include itemized Supplemental Reimbursement
Request Form B.
Article 12. Contractual Expenses
No contractual expenditures are eligible for reimbursement under this Interlocal Agreement, unless
such contracts' scope of work has been approved ahead of time, in writing by NCTCOG Any
amendments to the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S subcontract authorization for reimbursement under this
Interlocal Agreement, whether or not such subcontract required NCTCOG s pre -approval which will
result in or require substantive changes to any of the tasks required to be performed under this
Interlocal Agreement, must be approved in writing by NCTCOG.
Examples of contractual expenses include professional (subcontracted) services. The FUNDS
RECIPIENT is expected to conform to the appropriate bidding and contracting laws and regulations
according to the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S own internal policies and procedures. In addition, the FUNDS
RECIPIENT is required to maintain documentation that the costs incurred for contractual expenses
(including subcontract expenses) were reasonable and necessary. Please note the specific guidance
applicable to project restrictions, especially regarding projects that require a TCEQ permit or
registration.
All outlays that fall within the "Contractual" category of the budget shall be itemized by the FUNDS
RECIPIENT on the Supplemental Reimbursement Request Form B, to accompany the
Reimbursement Request Form In addition, the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall attach, for each item listed,
legitimate documentation that (1) further identifies the specific cost; (2) clearly identifies the vendor or
subcontractor who provided the materials or services; and (3) confirms the reimbursable materials
listed.
Supporting documentation shall include a purchase order marked ' received/paid" and an invoice
similarly marked plus a copy of the check under which payment for the expense was made. In the
case of subcontractor services, the supporting documentation shall consist of a dated invoice marked
"received/paid" showing the amount billed to the FUNDS RECIPIENT, indicating any 'past due"
amount from previous invoices and a copy of the check.
Articlel3. Construction
Expenses budgeted under this category should be for costs related to the enhancement or building of
permanent facilities Examples include: facility design, site preparation and facility construction,
including slabs paving, awning, attendant shelters with sanitation facilities, fencing and lighting,
containment berms, and electronic data -recording equipment.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall obtain and pay for all construction permits and licenses. The FUND
RECIPIENT shall also pay all charges of utility owners for connections to the work and for charges
associated with capital costs related thereto, such as plant investment fees.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT is expected to conform to the appropriate bidding process according to the
FUNDS RECIPIENT S own internal policies and procedures. In addition, the FUNDS RECIPIENT is
required to maintain documentation to support that the cost incurred were reasonable and necessary.
Appropriate costs that may be included area
a. The costs of planning the project.
b. The cost of materials and labor connected to the construction project.
c. The cost of equipment attached to the permanent structure; and
d. Any subcontracts (including contracts for services) performed as part of the construction.
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All outlays that fall within the "Construction" category of the budget shall be itemized by the FUNDS
RECIPIENT on the Supplemental Reimbursement Request Form C, to accompany the
Reimbursement Request Form In addition, the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall attach for each item listed,
legitimate supporting documentation that (1) further identifies the specific cost; (2) clearly identifies the
vendor or subcontractor who provided the materials or services; and (3) confirms the reimbursable
materials listed. The supporting documentation shall include a copy of the purchase order marked
`received/paid' , and an invoice similarly marked plus a copy of the check. In the case of
subcontractor services, the supporting documentation shall consist of a dated invoice showing the
amount billed to the FUNDS RECIPIENT and any 'past due" amount from previous invoices marked
`received/paid' indicating the check number In addition, the FUNDS RECIPIENT is subject to all the
requirements related to Title to Equipment and Construction Facilities, as indicated in Attachment D,
Article 11.
Article 14. Consumable Supplies
Expenses shall be for non -construction related costs for goods and materials having a unit acquisition
cost (including freight) of less than $1,000. Such expenditures shall generally relate to the routine
purchase of office supplies (paper, pencils, and staplers) or other goods, which are consumed by the
FUNDS RECIPIENT in a relatively short period of time in the regular performance of the general
activities funded under this Interlocal Agreement. FUNDS RECIPIENT is expected to conform to the
appropriate bid process for purchases according to the FUNDS RECIPIENT S own internal policies
and procedures
Non -routine expenditures of goods and materials, not falling under the definition of Supplies, should
be charged to the "Other" expense category. Supporting documentation shall include whatever is
necessary to show that the work was performed and the expense incurred. Supporting
documentation for reimbursement must include verification that the cost has been paid by the FUNDS
RECIPIENT, a copy of the purchase order (if issued) and a copy of the invoice. A request for
reimbursement for supplies must include itemized expenses on the Supplemental Reimbursement
Request Form D.
Article 15. Other Expenses
No expenses under the "Other' budget category, including computer hardware or software purchases
not included under the Equipment" budget category shall be eligible for reimbursement under this
Interlocal Agreement, unless approved ahead of time, in writing by NCTCOG.
The "Other" expenses as identified in Attachment C of the Project Budget are allowed. The
restrictions set forth in the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards apply. All expenses
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budgeted under this "Other" category shall be itemized by the project funds recipient when requesting
reimbursement Some expenses that may be appropriate include:
a. Postage/delivery
b. Telephone/Fax
c. Utilities
d. Printing/reproduction
e. Advertising/Public notices
f. Signage
g. Office space
h. Basic office furnishings
1. Legal costs
j. Vehicle maintenance
k. Any others
The expenses under this budget category must receive NCTCOG's written approval prior to purchase.
Again, for these "other" expenditures, documentation for reimbursement must show that the expenses
were incurred (a copy of the check), and shall include purchase orders if issued and invoices, or
receipts marked ' received/paid." Any Request for Reimbursement must include an itemization of the
expenses, using the Reimbursement Request Form.
Article 16. Indirect Expenses
Indirect costs rates under this Interlocal Agreement shall comply with all provisions of §391.0115 of
the Texas Local Government Code relating to the restrictions on commission costs, and the FUNDS
RECIPIENT shall advise NCTCOG in writing in the event such compliance will necessitate a reduction
or other change to the indirect cost rate(s) set forth in the budget identified under Attachment C.
The Indirect Cost Rate(s) included under Attachment C shall remain in effect subject to formal
approval by either a federal cognizant agency, a state coordinating agency based on a recent audit
performed by an independent auditor or another funding entity, that specifically examines and reports
the indirect cost rate for the FUNDS RECIPIENT accounting period(s) covered under this Interlocal
Agreement. The FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees to reimburse NCTCOG any overpayments received as
a result of any final audit finding.
In the event that the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S federal cognizant agency, or state coordinating agency
approves, pnor to the termination date of this Agreement, determines a final audited indirect cost rate
which is different from the indirect rate set forth in this Interlocal Agreement the FUNDS RECIPIENT
and NCTCOG may negotiate a new contract budget and incorporate such into this Interlocal
Agreement by way of a contract change Nothing in this section, or the results of any indirect cost
audit or final indirect cost rate approval, shall cause NCTCOG to owe the FUNDS RECIPIENT more
than the FUNDS RECIPIENT amount shown in budget set forth in Attachment C.
Article 17. In -kind Services
In reference to the performance of the FUNDS RECIPIENT under this Interlocal Agreement, In -kind
Services shall be for staff or services directly involved with the work related activities as defined in the
approved work plan.
In -kind Services as defined in the approved Project Budget will be tracked separately with the
understanding that in the event that such services and/or contributions are not provided during the
term of this Interlocal Agreement, NCTCOG may terminate the Interlocal Agreement for non-
compliance.
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The,FUNDS RECIPIENT shall track In -kind Services separately from project funding and shall itemize
those costs on the required Supplemental Reimbursement Request Form E which shall be submitted
with each Request for Reimbursement Form.
Article 18. Project Contacts
N CTCOG hereby designates the person in Article 18 of this Attachment as the individual authorized to
give direction to the FUNDS RECIPIENT for the purposes of this Interlocal Agreement The NCTCOG
P roject Representative shall not be deemed to have authority to bind NCTCOG in contract unless
N CTCOG's Executive Director has delegated that person to have such authority
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall identify as its Project Representative, the person authorized to receive
direction from NCTCOG to manage the work being performed, and to act on behalf of the FUNDS
RECIPIENT. The FUNDS RECIPIENT S Project Representative shall not be deemed to have
authority to bind the FUNDS RECIPIENT in contract unless the FUNDS RECIPIENT, in writing,
specifically specifies such authority to NCTCOG.
Either party may change its Project Representative as the need arises. In addition, the Project
Representative of either party may further delegate his or her authority if necessary, including any
delegation of authority to a new Project Representative. The party making any change in the Project
Representative shall provide written notice of the change to the other party.
N CTCOG hereby designates the individual below as the person to give direction to the FUNDS
RECIPIENT as Project Representative of NCTCOG:
S andra Barba, Environment & Development Planner
Environment and Development Department
P . O Box 5888
Arlington, Texas 76005-5888
TEL (817) 608-2368 FAX (817) 695-9191
Email: sbarba@nctcog.org
The FUNDS RECIPIENT hereby designates the individual named below as the person authorized to
receive direction from NCTCOG, to manage the work being performed, and to act on behalf of the
FUNDS RECIPIENT as the Project Representative:
P roject Representative
Debbie Branch,
Commercial Recycling Coordinator
4100 Columbus Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
TEL (817) 392-5151 FAX (817) 392-5170
Email: Debbie Branch@fortworthtexas.gov
Alternate Contact to Project Representative:
Kim Mote,
Assistant Director of Code Compliance
4100 Columbus Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
TEL (817) 392-5150 FAX (817) 392-5170
Email: Kim.Mote@FortWorthTexas.gov
The FUNDS RECIPIENT designates the following location for record access and review:
City of Fort Worth
4100 Columbus Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
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Attachment E. General Provisions
Article 01. Eligible Project Funding Recipients
Only those local and regional political subdivisions located within the State of Texas as listed below
are eligible to receive funding from NCTCOG for an implementation project:
• Cities;
• Counties*
• Public schools through their school districts and school districts (does not include universities
or post secondary educational institutions);
• Other general and special law districts created in accordance with state law, and with the
authority and responsibility for water quality protection or municipal solid waste management,
to include river authorities; and,
• Councils of government.
Local and regional political subdivisions that are subject to the payment of state solid waste disposal
fees and whose fee payments are in arrears, as determined by TCEQ, are not eligible to receive
implementation project funding from NCTCOG TCEQ shall provide, on a quarterly basis, NCTCOG a
list of entities for which fee payments are in arrears. NCTCOG shall allow a potential implementation
project applicant that is listed as being in arrears in its fee payments the opportunity to provide
documentation of payment of the fees owed to the state. If the potential applicant provides NCTCOG
with documentation of payment of the fees, such as a canceled check or receipt from the state, or
waiver of the fee in question NCTCOG may consider that applicant to be eligible to receive
implementation project funding under this Interlocal Agreement.
Article 02. Responsibilities of the FUNDS RECIPIENT
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy timely
completion and the coordination of all services and other work furnished by the FUNDS RECIPIENT
under this Interlocal Agreement.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall perform such services as may be necessary to accomplish the work
required under this Interlocal Agreement, in accordance with the FUNDING AGENCY and contractual
requirements and any and all applicable law.
NCTCOG may require the FUNDS RECIPIENT to correct and revise any errors omissions or other
deficiencies in any reports or services provided by the FUNDS RECIPIENT to ensure that such
reports and services fulfill the purposes of this Interlocal Agreement. The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall
make the required corrections or revisions without additional cost to NCTCOG
Neither NCTCOG's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for any of the services shall be
construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Interlocal Agreement or of any cause of
action arising out of the performance of this Interlocal Agreement, and the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall
be and remain liable in accordance with applicable law for all damages to NCTCOG including
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs caused by the FUNDS RECIPIENT'S negligent
performance of any of the services furnished under this Interlocal Agreement.
The obligations of the FUNDS RECIPIENT under this Article are in addition to the FUNDS
RECIPIENT'S other express or implied assurances under this Interlocal Agreement or applicable law.
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Article 03. Oversight of Solid Waste Implementation Project Program
NCTCOG staff, through its designated Project Representative, is responsible for managing the solid
waste implementation project program, for negotiating the work scope of services, the budget, and the
term of the Interlocal Agreement. NCTCOG staff will review and authorize Requests for
Reimbursement, review progress reports and will undertake site visits.
In addition, NCTCOG's RCC, the regional solid waste advisory committee under the Executive Board,
will oversee the comprehensive implementation project program assure compliance with state
requirements and achievement of regional objectives. Other oversight duties of the RCC will include
arbitration of projects as necessary and review and approval of key contract amendments.
Article 04. Standards for Implementation Projects
The following standards and limitations apply to all implementation project activities funded under this
Agreement. The FUNDS RECIPIENT is responsible for ensuring compliance of these standards in
the following project categories.
Local Enforcement. This category consists of projects that contribute to the prevention of illegal
dumping of municipal solid waste, including liquid wastes Under this category, funding recipients
may investigate illegal dumping problems, enforce laws and regulations pertaining to the illegal
dumping of municipal solid waste including liquid waste; establish a program to monitor the collection
and transport of municipal liquid wastes, through administration of a manifesting system, and educate
the public on illegal dumping laws and regulations. Examples of categories eligible for funding include
equipment such as vehicles communications equipment, and surveillance equipment as well as
program administration expenses, such as salaries/fringe benefits, office supplies and equipment,
travel, training, and vehicle maintenance. Also eligible for funding is protective gear, supplies and
educational materials. Funding limitations specific to this category are set forth in this Section.
Funds may not be provided to any law enforcement agency regulated by Chapter 415, Texas
Government Code, unless: (a) the law enforcement agency is in compliance with all rules developed
by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education pursuant to Chapter 415, Texas
Government Code; or (b) the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
certifies that the requesting agency is in the process of achieving compliance with such rules.
When funding is to be provided for salaries of local enforcement officers the FUNDS RECIPIENT
must certify that at least one of the officers has attended or will attend within the term of the funding
TCEQ's Criminal Environmental Law Enforcement Training or equivalent training.
Local enforcement vehicles and related enforcement equipment purchased entirely with funds
provided under this Agreement may only be used for activities to enforce laws and regulations
pertaining to littering and illegal dumping, and may not be used for other code enforcement or law
enforcement activities. Vehicles and equipment that are only partially funded must be dedicated for
use in local enforcement activities for a percentage of time equal to the proportion of the purchase
expense funded
Entities receiving funds for a local enforcement officer, enforcement vehicles, and/or related
equipment for use by an enforcement officer, must investigate major illegal dumping problems, on
both public and private property, in addition to investigating general litter problems on public property.
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Entities receiving funds to conduct a local enforcement program must cooperate with TCEQ's regional
investigative staff in identifying and investigating illegal dumping problems. Lack of cooperation with
TCEQ staff may constitute a reason to withhold future funding to that entity for local enforcement
activities.
Funds may not be used for investigation and enforcement activities related to the illegal dumping of
industrial and/or hazardous waste. Instances where industrial or hazardous waste is discovered at a
site do not preclude the investigation of that site, so long as the intent and focus of the investigation
and enforcement activities are on the illegal dumping of municipal solid waste.
Source Reduction and Recycling. This category includes projects that provide a direct and
measurable effect on reducing the amount of municipal solid waste going into landfills, by diverting
various materials from the municipal solid waste stream for reuse or recycling, or by reducing waste
generation at the source. Funded activities may include: facility design and construction; equipment,
such as chippers, balers, crushers, recycling and composting containers, trailers, forklifts, and trucks;
program administration expenses, such as salaries/fringe benefits, office supplies and equipment,
travel, and training; and, educational materials, printing and advertisement expenses. Funding
limitations specific to this category are set forth in this Section.
Programs and projects funded under this category shall have as a goal and be designed to provide a
measurable effect on reducing the amount of municipal solid waste being disposed of in landfills.
Any program or project funded with the intent of demonstrating the use of products made from
recycled and/or reused materials shall have as its primary purpose the education and training of
residents, governmental officials, private entities, and others to encourage a market for using these
materials.
Projects funded under this Interlocal Agreement may not include programs dedicated to the collection
and/or recycling of automotive wastes, to include scrap tires used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, or lead -
acid batteries This restriction includes the purchase of equipment to shred or split scrap tires.
However, this restriction does not apply to the ancillary collection of these materials as part of a
comprehensive Household Hazardous Waste Collection facility or program.
Local Solid Waste Management Plans. This category includes projects to develop and have adopted
by TCEQ a local solid waste management plan in accordance with Subchapter D, §363 of the Texas
Health & Safety Code, as implemented by TCEQ rule, 30 TAC Chapter 330 Subchapter 0, or to
amend an existing local solid waste management plan that has been adopted by TCEQ Funding
limitations applicable to this category are set forth in this Section. The local planning area must be
consistent with one or a combination of local solid waste management planning sub regions identified
by NCTCOG in the regional solid waste management plan. Funding provided under this category
may not be used for final engineering work, designs, or construction plans. At least one year should
be allowed for the completion and adoption of the local plan.
Citizens' Collection Stations and "Small" Registered Transfer Stations. This category includes projects
to construct and equip citizens collection stations, as these facilities are defined under 30 TAC
§330.2 TCEQ Regulations. Municipal solid waste transfer stations that qualify for registration under
§330.4(d)(1) - (3) or §330.4(r) of TCEQ Regulations may also be funded. The costs associated with
operating a citizens collection station once it is completed may not be funded The design and
construction of small municipal solid waste and liquid waste transfer stations that qualify for
registration under §330.4(d) or §330.4(r), TCEQ Regulations, may be funded Other permitted or
registered transfer stations may not be funded.
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A municipal solid waste transfer facility may be eligible for a registration if it serves a municipality with
a population of less than 50,000, or a county with a population of less than 85,000, or is used in the
transfer of 125 tons or less of municipal solid waste per day. A liquid waste transfer station may
qualify for a registration if it will receive less than 32,000 gallons or Tess per day. The costs
associated with operating a transfer station once it is completed may not be funded.
Funds may be used for projects funded for these types of facilities shall include consideration of an
integrated approach to solid waste management, to include providing recycling services at the site, if
appropriate to the management system in place Funds may also be used for periodic community
collection events, held not more frequently than four times per year, to provide for collection of
residential waste materials for which there is not a readily -available collection alternative, such as
large and bulky items that are not picked up under the regular collection system
Transfer stations that qualify for a registration solely due to their location within a permitted municipal
solid waste facility under §330 4(d)(4), may not be funded.
Municipal solid waste transfer stations that qualify for a registration only under the provisions of
§330.4(q) of the Municipal Solid Waste regulations allowing for registration of facilities that recover
10% or more of the waste stream for reuse or recycling, but not also under the provisions of §330.4(d)
of the Municipal Solid Waste regulations, may not be funded. However, those components of a
transfer facility dedicated to the reuse or recycling activities may qualify for funding under the source
reduction and recycling grant category.
Municipal solid waste transfer stations that are used only in the transfer of grease trap waste, grit trap
waste, septage, or other similar liquid waste, and which qualify for registration under §330.4(r) of the
Municipal Solid Waste Regulations may be funded under this category. Specifically, §330.4(r) of the
regulations allows for registration of a liquid waste transfer facility that will receive 32,000 gallons a
day or less.
Only the costs necessary to construct the facility and/or purchase and install necessary equipment
may be funded Costs associated with operating a facility once it is completed may not be funded
Transfer stations that require a registration must have already received that registration from the
TCEQ before a grant may be awarded.
Household Hazardous Waste Manaaement. This category includes projects that provide a means for
the collection, recycling or reuse, and/or proper disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW),
including household chemicals and other materials Projects may include collection events,
consolidation and transportation costs associated with collection activities recycling and/or reuse of
materials; proper disposal of materials; permanent collection facilities, and education and public
awareness programs. Funds may also be used to support Texas Country Cleanup events, conducted
in conjunction with TCEQ Funding limitations specific to this category are set forth in this Section.
Projects under this category must be coordinated with TCEQ HHW program staff, and all applicable
laws, regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements must be followed
Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be used for programs and activities related
to the collection and management of commercial, industrial, and hazardous wastes.
Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be used for programs and activities solely
related to the management of scrap tires, used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, lead -acid batteries, or other
special wastes excluded from disposal in municipal solid waste landfills. However, collection of these
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materials may be included as part of a comprehensive HHW collection and management program, so
long as that is not the sole intent of the program.
Technical Studies. This category includes projects which include the collection of pertinent data,
analysis of issues and needs, evaluation of alternative solutions, public input, and recommended
actions, to assist in making solid waste management decisions at the local level. Projects under this
category may also include research and investigations to determine the location and boundaries of
closed municipal solid waste landfills in support of the regional solid waste landfill inventory program.
Funding limitations specific to this category are set forth in this Section.
All technical studies shall be consistent with the adopted regional solid waste management plan, and
prepared in accordance with the Content and Format Guidelines provided by TCEQ
Funding may not be used for final engineering work, designs, or construction plans.
A landfill or landfilling may be the topic of a technical study only if it is part of an overall, integrated
solid waste management system. However this restriction does not apply to research related to an
inventory of closed municipal solid waste landfill sites.
Litter/Illeaal Dumping Cleanups and Community Cleanup Events. This category includes ongoing and
periodic activities to clean up litter and illegal dumping of municipal solid waste, to include lake and
river cleanup events conducted in conjunction with TCEQ's and Keep Texas Beautiful Lake and River
Cleanup Program. Projects included under this category may include general community cleanup
events designed to involve the residents and community in periodic cleanup of litter and trash within
the community as well as waste removal; disposal or recycling of the removed materials; fencing and
barriers; and signage Placement of trash collection receptacles in public areas with chronic littering
problems is also included. Reuse or recycling options should be considered for managing the
materials collected, to the extent feasible. Funding limitations specific to this category are set forth in
this Section.
Lake and River Cleanup events must be coordinated with TCEQ's cleanup program staff and/or the
Keep Texas Beautiful organization, which is contracted by TCEQ to administer the Lake and River
Cleanup program
Projects funded to clean up litter or illegal dumping on private property must be conducted through a
local government sponsor. Funds may not be provided directly to a private landowner or other private
responsible party for cleanup expenses. The local government sponsor must either contract for and
oversee the cleanup work, or conduct the work with its own employees and equipment.
The costs for cleanup of hazardous waste that may be found at a municipal solid waste site must be
funded from other sources, unless a waiver from this restriction is granted by TCEQ to deal with
immediate threats to human health or the environment.
The costs for cleanup of Class 1 non -hazardous industrial waste that may be found at a municipal
solid waste site must be funded from other sources unless a waiver from this restriction is granted by
TCEQ to deal with immediate threats to human health or the environment. The cleanup of Class 2
and 3 non -hazardous industrial wastes that may be found at a municipal solid waste site may be
funded in conjunction with the cleanup of the municipal solid waste found at a site.
All notification, assessment, and cleanup requirements pertaining to the release of wastes or other
chemicals of concern, as required under federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including
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30 TAC Chapter 330, TCEQ's MSW Regulations, and 30 TAC Chapter 350, TCEQ's Risk Reduction
Regulations, must be complied with as part of any activities funded under this Interlocal Agreement
All materials cleaned up using grant funds must be disposed of properly or otherwise properly
managed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To the extent feasible, it is
recommended that materials removed from a site be reused or recycled. For projects to clean up
large amounts of materials, NCTCOG may consider withholding at least ten (10) percent of the
reimbursements under this Interlocal Agreement until documentation is provided that the cleanup
work has been completed and the materials properly managed.
Periodic community collection events, to provide for collection and proper disposal of non -recyclable
residential waste materials for which there is not a readily available collection alternative, are eligible.
This type of project may not include regular solid waste collection activities such as weekly waste
collection. Funded collection events may be held no more frequently than four times per year, and
must only be intended to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of hard -to -collect materials, such
as large and bulky items that are not picked up under the regular collection system, and might
otherwise be illegally dumped. Funding limitations specific to this category are set forth in this
Section.
Educational and Training Projects Educational components are encouraged under the other
categories in order to better ensure public participation in projects; those educational components
should be funded as part of those projects and not separately under this category. This category may
be used for stand-alone" educational projects dealing with a variety of solid waste management
topics. This category may include funding for information -exchange activities, subject to the other
limitations on travel expenses Funding limitations specific to this category are set forth in this
Section
P rograms and projects funded under this category shall be primarily related to issues involved in the
management of municipal solid waste Education or training events that cover a broader range of
environmental issues may be funded on a partial basis appropriate to the extent to which municipal
solid waste issues are covered.
Article 05. Monitoring Requirements
N CTCOG shall conduct periodic analysis of FUNDS RECIPIENT S performance under this Interlocal
Agreement for the purpose of assessing the degree to which contractual objectives and performance
standards as identified in this Interlocal Agreement or as subsequently amended, are achieved by the
FUNDS RECIPIENT.
N CTCOG may periodically monitor the FUNDS RECIPIENT for:
• The degree of compliance with the terms of this Interlocal Agreement, including compliance
with applicable rules, regulations, and promulgations referenced herein;
• The administrative and operational effectiveness of the project; and
• NCTCOG Project Representative must visit the FUNDS RECIPIENT facility and certify in
writing that equipment is on site in order for FUNDS RECIPIENT to receive reimbursement for
equipment expenditures.
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Article 06. Compliance with Applicable Laws
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall, except as otherwise provided in this Interlocal Agreement, be
responsible for giving notices obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, complying with all
provisions of this Interlocal Agreement, including, but not limited to, all applicable State, Municipal and
Local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and order of any public authority in connection with the
work required by this Interlocal Agreement. The main governing standards include, but may not be
limited to the following:
• §361.014. TEX. HEALTH and SAFETY CODE ANN. (as amended by H.B. 3072, 74th Texas
Legislature);
• §330.569 of the TCEQ Municipal Solid Waste Regulations (30 TAC Chapter 330); and
• The Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act, TEX GOV'T CODE ANN., §§783 001 et.
Seq. and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards, 1 Texas Administrative
Code (TAC) §§5.141 et. seq. (collectively, "UGCMA")
If the FUNDS RECIPIENT or NCTCOG observes that this Interlocal Agreement is at variance in any
respect, the observing party shall promptly notify the other party in writing, and any necessary
changes shall be adjusted by appropriate Interlocal Agreement modification.
Article 07. Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act
The provisions of the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act ("UGCMA") apply to this Interlocal
Agreement to the extent required by law.
Article 08. Accounting Systems
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall have an accounting system that accounts for costs in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Standards or Principles, and complies with applicable State law,
regulations, and policies relating to accounting standards or principles. The FUNDS RECIPIENT
must account for costs in a manner consistent with such standards or principles.
Article 09. Release of Claims
Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed hereunder and prior to final payment under this
Agreement for such work or prior to settlement upon termination of this Agreement, and as a
condition to final payment/settlement, the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall execute and deliver to NCTCOG
a release of all claims against NCTCOG arising under or by virtue of this Interlocal Agreement.
Article 10. Access/Examination of Records
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall maintain and make available for review, inspection and/or audit books,
records documents and other evidence reasonably pertinent to performance on all work under this
Interlocal Agreement, including but not limited to, negotiated changes or amendments thereto in
accordance with accepted professional practice, appropriate accounting procedures and practices at
the FUNDS RECIPIENT's office. During the conduct of any such review, audit or inspection, the
FUNDS RECIPIENT'S books, records, and other pertinent documents may, upon prior conference
with the FUNDS RECIPIENT, be copied by NCTCOG All such information shall be handled by the
parties in accordance with good business ethics. The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall provide proper
facilities for such access and inspection.
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The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall also maintain and make available at its designated location the
financial information and data used by the FUNDS RECIPIENT or its designee (including independent
financial auditors) in the preparation and support of any cost submission or cost (direct and indirect),
price or profit analysis for this Interlocal Agreement or any negotiated Sub -Agreement or change
order, and a copy of the cost summary shall be submitted to NCTCOG.
NCTCOG, or any of its duly authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access to such books,
records, documents, and other evidence for the purpose of review, audit or inspection.
The records to be thus maintained and retained by FUNDS RECIPIENT shall include (without
limitation):
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personnel and payroll records, including social security numbers and labor classifications,
accounting for total time distribution of FUNDS RECIPIENT'S employees working full or part
time on the work as well as canceled payroll checks or signed receipts for payroll payments
in cash;
invoices for purchases, receiving and issuing documents and all other unit inventory records
for FUNDS RECIPIENT S stocks or capital items; and
paid invoices and canceled checks for materials purchased, subcontractor costs, and/or and
any other third parties' charges.
Records under section (a) above shall be maintained and made available during the entire period of
performance of this Interlocal Agreement and until three (3) years from the date of the final NCTCOG
payment for the project. In addition, those records which relate to any dispute litigation or the
settlement of claims ansing out of such performance, or costs or items to which an audit exception
has been taken, shall be maintained and made available until completion of such action and
resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the three-year period, whichever is later.
Access to records is not limited to the required retention periods. The authorized representatives
designated in Attachment D, Article 17 of this Interlocal Agreement shall have access to records at
any reasonable time for as long as the records are maintained. Access to records applies to financial
records pertaining to all sub -agreements and related changes to the extent the records reasonably
pertain to sub -agreement performance* if there is any indication that fraud, gross abuse or corrupt
practices may be involved or if the sub -agreement is terminated for default or for convenience.
NCTCOG reserves the right to require reimbursement of any over -payments determined as a result of
any audit or inspection of records kept by the FUNDS RECIPIENT on work performed under this
Interlocal Agreement.
Article 11. Audits
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall provide assurances that, if funded, the FUNDS RECIPIENT will comply
with the Single Audit provisions of the UGMS, prepared by the Governor's Office under §§783 001
et.seq, Texas Government Code, and 1 TAC §§5.141 et.seq, Governor's Office Regulations
Provisions of the Single Audit Circular in Part 1 V of the UGMS apply to all recipients of funding under
this grant.
Article 12. Insurance and Liability
The FUNDS RECIPIENT understands and agrees that it shall be liable to repay, and shall repay upon
demand to NCTCOG, any amounts determined by NCTCOG, its independent auditors or any agency
of state government any funds which have been paid in violation of the terms of this Interlocal
Agreement.
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Article 13. Hazardous Substances, Waste Disposal and Manifests
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not
limited to those relating to hazardous substances, waste disposal, and manifests. The FUNDS
RECIPIENT shall ensure that the same requirement will be incorporated into sub -agreements and/or
subcontracts awarded under the provisions of this Interlocal Agreement.
Article 14. Conflicts of Interest
N o employee, officer or agent of the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall participate in selection, or in the award
or administration of a contract supported by state funds, if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would
be involved:
• The employee, officer or agent.
• Any member of his immediate family.
• His or her partner.
• An organization which employs, or is about to employ any of the above.
S uch a conflict arises when any of the above has a financial or other interest in the subcontractor
selected. The officers, employees or agents will neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or
anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to subcontractors. To
the extent permitted by state or local law or regulations, such standards of conduct will provide for
penalties sanctions, or other disciplinary actions for violation of such standards by the FUNDS
RECIPIENT officers, employees, or agents, or by contractors or their agents as specified in the
U GMS. The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall notify NCTCOG immediately upon discovery of any potential
or actual conflict of interest The FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees that NCTCOG and TCEQ have sole
discretion to determine whether a conflict of interest exists and that NCTCOG may terminate this
Interlocal Agreement at any time, on the grounds of actual or apparent conflict of interest.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall notify NCTCOG in writing of any actual, apparent, or potential conflict
of interest regarding any individual performing or having access to information regarding the services
in question. As applicable, the notification shall include both organizational conflicts of interest and
personal conflicts of interest Any individual with a personal conflict of interest shall be disqualified
from taking part in any way in the performance of any services that created the conflict of interest.
Article 15. Survival of Obligations
All representations, indemnification's, warranties and guarantees made in, required by or given in
accordance with this Interlocal Agreement, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in this
agreement, will survive final payment, completion and acceptance of the service and termination or
completion of the Interlocal Agreement.
Article 16. Contractual Costs
The FUNDS RECIPIENT'S contractual costs must comply with allowable cost requirements. FUND
RECIPIENTS who are governmental entities must engage in contractor selection on a competitive
basis in accordance with their established policies. If the FUNDS RECIPIENT has no competitive
procurement policy, the FUNDS RECIPIENT must generally select contractors by evaluation and
comparison of price quality of goods or services and past performance. All sub-
agreements/subcontracts awarded by the FUNDS RECIPIENT under this Interlocal Agreement shall
be in accordance with the (UGMS).
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Article 17. Changes to Interlocal Agreement
A Major Change will include one or more of the following:
(1) An increase or decrease in the amount of compensation to the FUNDS RECIPIENT;
(2) An extension or shortening of the term of the Agreement;
(3) A significant change in the scope of the Agreement or the services to be performed; or
(4) Any action that is beyond the authority of NCTCOG's Executive Director.
Implementation of a Major Change must be preceded by a formal written amendment to the
agreement. The amendment must contain a description of the proposed change and shall be signed
by persons authorized to bind each party in contract. Any amendment that exceeds the contractual
authority of NCTCOG s Executive Director also requires the consent, at Agenda, of a majority of
NCTCOG's Executive Board.
Any proposed change that is not a Major Change may qualify as a Minor Change. A Minor Change
shall require the written agreement of both Project Representatives but shall not require a formal
amendment to the contract. A copy of the authorization must be retained in the appropriate file of
both the FUNDS RECIPIENT and NCTCOG.
If the FUNDS RECIPIENT requests a Minor Change and the Project Representative does not approve
the request as a Minor Change, then the change shall be deemed a Major Change and the FUNDS
RECIPIENT may only obtain authorization to proceed by a formal written amendment to this Interlocal
Agreement
Article 18. Severability
All parties agree that should any provision of this Interlocal Agreement be determined to be invalid or
unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other term of this Interlocal Agreement, which
shall continue in full force and effect.
Article 19. Intellectual Property
For the purpose of this Article, "intellectual property' refers to:
• Any discovery or invention for which patent rights may be acquired;
• Any photographs, graphic designs, plans, drawings, specifications computer programs,
technical reports, operating manuals, or other copyrightable materials; and;
• Any other materials for which intellectual property rights may be obtained.
If the FUNDS RECIPIENT first conceives of, actually puts into practice discovers, invents, or
produces any intellectual property during the course of its work under this Agreement, it shall report
that fact to NCTCOG.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT may obtain governmental protection for rights in the intellectual property.
However, NCTCOG hereby reserves a nonexclusive, royalty -free and irrevocable license to use
publish, or reproduce the intellectual property for sale or otherwise and to authorize others to do so.
NCTCOG also reserves a royalty -free nonexclusive and irrevocable license to use, publish, or
reproduce for sale or otherwise and to authorize others to use, publish, or reproduce, for sale or
otherwise (to the extent consistent with the rights of third parties) any intellectual property for which
the FUNDS RECIPIENT obtains rights with funds received under this Interlocal Agreement.
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In performing work under this Interlocal Agreement, the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall comply with all
laws, rules and regulations relating to intellectual property, and shall not infringe on any third party's
intellectual property rights. It shall hold NCTCOG harmless for, and to the extent permitted by the
laws and Constitution of the State of Texas, defend and indemnify NCTCOG against any claims for
infringement related to its work under this Agreement
The FUNDS RECIPIENT expressly acknowledges that persons with visual impairments may not
expend state funds in connection with the purchase of an automated information system unless that
system meets certain statutory requirements under §2157.005 of the Government Code, relating to
accessibility Accordingly, the FUNDS RECIPIENT represents and warrants to NCTCOG that the
technology provided to NCTCOG for purchase is capable, either by virtue of features included within
the technology or because it is readily adaptable by use with other technology, of
(1) providing equivalent access for effective use by both visual and nonvisual means;
(2) presenting information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats
intended for non -visual use; and
(3) being integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by
individuals who are not blind or visually impaired. For purposes of this paragraph the phrase
`equivalent access" means a substantially similar ability to communicate with or make use of
the technology, either directly by features incorporated within the technology or by other
reasonable means such as assertive devices or services which would constitute reasonable
accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or federal laws.
Examples of methods by which equivalent access may be provided include, but are not limited
to, keyboard alternatives to mouse commands and other means of navigating displays and
customizable display appearances.
Article 20. Correspondence
All project related notices, reports and other contractual communications under this Interlocal
Agreement shall be sent to NCTCOG Project Representative as specified under Attachment D, Article
18. All such communications shall be considered duly given if hand delivered* delivered by nationally
recognized courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. All such
communications shall be deemed given when received, as evidenced by the signed acknowledgment
of receipt by the recipient, the confirmation of delivery by the courier service, or the receipt returned
by the sender.
Article 21. Data and Publicity
All data and other information developed under this Interlocal Agreement shall be furnished to
N CTCOG and shall be public data and information, with exception to the extent it is exempt from
public access by the Texas Open Records/Public Information Act, Vernon's TEX GOV'T CODE
§ 552. Upon termination of this Agreement all data and information shall become the joint property of
N CTCOG and the FUNDS RECIPIENT.
Article 22. Assignability
This Interlocal Agreement is not transferable or otherwise assignable by the FUNDS RECIPIENT
without the written consent of NCTCOG. Any attempted transfer is void without the written consent of
N CTCOG
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Article 23. Sub -agreements and Subcontracts
All contractual expenditures using funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement shall meet UGCMA,
and all procurement laws, applicable to the FUNDS RECIPIENT and subcontractor, including the
Professional Services Procurement Act. Note that the Common Rule of OMB Circular A-102, as
adopted in the UGCMA, precludes the use of the cost plus, a percentage of cost method of
contracting
Any subcontractor acquired by the FUNDS RECIPIENT in connection with the services covered by
this Interlocal Agreement will be limited to such individuals or firms scope of work, and budget
amounts as are specifically (1) identified herein; or as (2) approved by NCTCOG during the
performance of this Interlocal Agreement prior to execution of a contract with the subcontractor. Any
substitution in such subcontractor, the scope of work, and budget amounts will be subject to the prior
wntten approval of NCTCOG.
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the management and fiscal monitoring of all
subcontractors. The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with Article 10,
Access/Examination of Records and all other provisions required by this Interlocal Agreement.
NCTCOG reserves the right to perform an independent audit of all subcontractors.
Funds provided by NCTCOG pursuant to this Interlocal Agreement that are paid to the subcontractor
shall be used by the subcontractor solely to satisfy the purposes of this Interlocal Agreement.
Article 24. Supplemental Funding Standards
In addition to the standards set forth in applicable laws and regulations, the standards outlined below
apply to all uses of the funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement including the implementation
projects awarded funds by the FUNDS RECIPIENT. Unless authorization is otherwise specifically
provided for in or under the terms of this Interlocal Agreement, the use of funds provided under this
Interlocal Agreement to include funds provided for pass -through grants, shall be in accordance with
the supplemental funding standards set forth in this Article.
Payment of Fees. Local and regional political subdivisions subject to the payment of state solid
waste disposal fees and whose payments are in arrears are not eligible to receive grant funding.
Land Acquisition Costs. Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be used to
acquire land or an interest in land.
Municipal Solid Waste -Related Proarams Only. Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement
may not be used for programs dealing with wastes that are not considered municipal solid waste ,
including programs dealing with industrial or hazardous wastes.
Programs Solely Related to Collection of Certain Wastes. Funds provided under this Interlocal
Agreement may not be used for programs and activities solely related to the management of
automotive wastes, to include: scrap tires, used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, lead -acid batteries, or
other similar wastes excluded from disposal in MSW landfills Funds may also not be used for the
processing of scrap tires, such as through the purchase of equipment to shred or split the tires.
However, the collection of these materials may be included as part of a comprehensive HHW
collection and management program, so long as that is not the sole intent of the program.
Activities Related to the Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste. Except as may be specifically
authorized under an eligible project category, funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may
not be used for activities related to MSW disposal
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This restriction includes solid waste collection and transportation to a disposal facility; waste
combustion (incineration or waste -to -energy), processing for reducing the volume of solid waste
that is to be disposed of and any landfill -related facilities or activities. This also includes the
closure and post -closure care of a landfill; or other activities and facilities associated with the
ultimate disposal of municipal solid waste. This provision does not apply to activities specifically
included under an authorized project category, to include landfill scales citizens' collection
stations and small registered transfer stations.
P rojects Reauirina a TCEQ Permit. Funds may not be used for expenses related to projects or
facilities that require a permit from TCEQ and/or that are located within the boundaries of a
permitted facility, including landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and other facilities. This
provision however, may be waived by TCEQ, at its discretion, for otherwise eligible activities o be
located at a closed permitted facility and/or for recycling activities that will take place within the
boundaries of an open facility Recycling activities that may qualify for such a waiver may include
recyclables collection, composting, and land application of bio-solids for beneficial use. The
Applicant and/or the FUNDS RECIPIENT should request a preliminary determination from TCEQ
as to the eligibility of the project prior to consideration for funding.
P roiects Requiring TCEQ Registration. Projects or facilities that require registration from TCEQ,
and which are otherwise eligible for funding, may be funded. However, the registration for the
facility must be finally received before that project can be selected for funding.
P roiects that Create a Competitive Advantage Over Private Industry. In accordance with
§361.014(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a project or service funded under this Interlocal
Agreement must promote cooperation between public and private entities and may not be
otherwise readily available or create a competitive advantage over a private industry that provides
recycling or solid waste services. Under this definition, the term private industry includes non-
profit entities.
S upplantina Existing Funds Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be used to
supplant existing funds. In particular, staff positions where the functions assigned to that position
will remain the same and that were active at the time of the project application, and were funded
from a source other than a previous solid waste project, are not eligible for project funding. This
provision does not apply to the salaries for staff of the FUNDS RECIPIENT in its conduct of
activities under this Interlocal Agreement.
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Food/Entertainment Expenses. Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be used
for food or entertainment expenses, including refreshments at meetings and other functions. This
provision does not apply to authorized employee per diem expenses for food costs incurred while
on travel status.
U se of Alcoholic Beverages. Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be used for
payment of salaries to any employee who uses alcoholic beverages on active duty. None of these
funds may be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, including travel expenses reimbursed
with these funds.
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Funds to Law Enforcement Agencies. Funds provided under this Interlocal Agreement may not be
provided to any law enforcement agency regulated by Chapter 415 of the Texas Government
Code, unless the law enforcement agency is in compliance with all rules developed by the
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education pursuant to Chapter 415 of the
Texas Government Code, or the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education certifies that the requesting agency is in the process of achieving compliance with such
rules.
Article 25. Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.0 §§ 12101- 12213 (Pamph. 1995).
Article 26. Employment Practices
The FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees that in the performance of this Interlocal Agreement, it will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race religion, color, sex, age, or national
origin and it will comply with Executive Order 11246, entitle "Equal Employment Opportunity", as
amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations
(41 CFR Part 60). The FUND RECIPIENT assures that no person will, on the grounds of race creed,
color handicap national origin sex political affiliation or beliefs, be excluded from, be denied the
benefit of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or part under
this Interlocal Agreement.
Article 27. Statutes Relating to Nondiscrimination
The FUNDS RECIPIENT shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes relating to
nondiscrimination that include but are not limited to, those listed in the UGMS.
Article 28. Utilization of Small, Minority, and Women's Business Enterprises
The FUNDS RECIPIENT agrees that qualified Historically Underutilized Businesses shall have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this Interlocal Agreement.
Article 29. Safety and Protection
Where applicable the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall be responsible for maintaining and supervising all
necessary safety precautions and programs in connection with the work/services performed under this
Interlocal Agreement.
Article 30. Energy Efficiency Standards
The FUNDS RECIPIENT is encouraged to follow standards and policies on energy efficiency
contained in the State Energy Conservation Plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (P L 94-163).
Article 31. Force Majeure
A force majeure event shall be defined to include governmental decrees or restraints, acts of God
(except that rain, wind flood or other natural phenomena normally expected for the locality shall not
be construed as an act of God), work stoppages due to labor disputes or strikes, fires, explosions,
epidemics, riots, war, rebellion and sabotage.
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P rovided this Interlocal Agreement is still in force, and subject to the conditions below, if a delay or
failure of performance by either party results from the occurrence of a force majeure event, the delay
shall be excused and the time fixed for completion of the work extended by a period equivalent to the
time lost because of the event if, and to the extent that:
• the delay or failure was beyond the control of the party affected and not due to its fault or
negligence, and
• the delay or failure was not extended because of the affected party's failure to use all
diligence to overcome the obstacle or to resume performance immediately after the obstacle
was overcome.
N o time extension shall be granted under this Article unless the party seeking relief has notified the
other in writing within a reasonable time after commencement of the event, of the anticipated length
and cause of the delay, the measures taken or to be taken to minimize the delay and the timetable by
which the FUNDS RECIPIENT intends to implement these measures. The party seeking relief shall
also give written notice of the ending of the event within a reasonable time after the event has ended.
N CTCOG shall be responsible for costs related to a force majeure event, only if they are incurred by
the FUNDS RECIPIENT after the prior written request by the NCTCOG Project Representative, to
incur such costs. Neither NCTCOG nor the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall have, and both hereby waive,
any claim whatever for any damages resulting from delays caused by force majeure events.
Article 32. Termination of Interlocal Agreement
This Interlocal Agreement shall terminate upon full performance of all requirements contained herein,
unless this Interlocal Agreement is amended in writing
This agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by either contracting party in the event
of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligation under this Interlocal Agreement through
no fault of the terminating party, provided that no such termination may be effected unless the other
party is given:
• Not less than ten (10) days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested)
of intent to terminate; and an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to
termination
This Interlocal Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by NCTCOG for its
convenience provided that the FUNDS RECIPIENT is given not less than ten (10) calendar
days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate.
Circumstances in which NCTCOG may terminate for convenience include but are not limited
to, the Texas Legislature's withdrawal of appropriations for this project or the FUNDS
RECIPIENT'S continued or repeated failure to perform tasks and submit reports in a complete,
correct and consistent manner.
• If termination for default of this Article, or for reduction or Toss of Legislative appropriations of
this Article is effected by NCTCOG, an adjustment in the Interlocal Agreement amount shall be
made, but: no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services, tasks or
other work; and
• Any payment due the FUNDS RECIPIENT at the time of termination may be adjusted to the
extent of any reasonable additional costs incurred by NCTCOG by reason of the FUNDS
RECIPIENT S default The equitable adjustment for any termination shall provide for payment
to the FUNDS RECIPIENT for services rendered and expenses incurred by the FUNDS
RECIPIENT relating to contracts entered into prior to the termination, in addition to termination
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settlement costs reasonably incurred by the FUNDS RECIPIENT relating to contracts entered
into prior to the termination.
Upon receipt of a termination notice the FUNDS RECIPIENT shall promptly discontinue all services
affected (unless the notice directs otherwise) and deliver or otherwise make available to NCTCOG all
data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information, materials,
and equipment as may have been accumulated by the FUNDS RECIPIENT in performing this
Interlocal Agreement, whether completed or in progress.
Upon termination of this Interlocal Agreement, NCTCOG may take over the work and prosecute the
same to completion by agreement with another party or otherwise. If, after termination for failure of
the FUNDS RECIPIENT to fulfill its contractual obligations it is determined that the FUNDS
RECIPIENT had not so failed the termination shall be deemed to have been effected for the
convenience of NCTCOG.
If any delay or failure of performance is attributed to an event as defined in Force Majeure, the
FUNDS RECIPIENT may in its sole discretion terminate this Interlocal Agreement in whole or in part.
If such termination is effected, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with this Article.
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DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in this Interlocal Agreement, the following terms have the meaning indicated which are
applicable to both the singular and plural thereof This list is not meant to be inclusive nor exclusive of
all pertinent grant definitions:
Accrued expenditures: The charges incurred by the grantee during a given period requiring the
provisions of funds for: (1) Goods and other tangible property received; (2) services performed by
employees, contractors, subcontractors, and other payees, and (3) other amounts becoming owed
under programs for which no current services or performance is required, such as annuities,
insurance claims, and other business payments.
Accrued income: The sum of (1) earnings during a given period from services performed by the
grantee and goods and other tangible property deliverable to purchasers; and (2) amounts becoming
owed to the grantee for which no current services or performance is required by the grantee.
Acquisition cost: For equipment purchases, means the net invoice unit price of the property
including the cost of modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary apparatus necessary to
make that property usable for the purpose for which it was acquired. Other charges such as the cost
of installation, transportation, taxes, duty or protective in -transit insurance shall be included or
excluded from the unit acquisition cost in accordance with the grantee s regular accounting practices.
Addenda: Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Agreement which
clarify, correct or change the Proposal Requirements or the Agreement.
Administrative requirements: Those matters common to grants in general, such as financial
management, kinds and frequency of reports, and retention of records. These are distinguished from
`programmatic' requirements, which concern matters that can be treated only on a program -by -
program or grant -by -grant basis, such as kinds of activities that can be supported by grants under a
particular program.
Cash contribution The FUNDS RECIPIENT'S cash outlay, including the outlay of money
contributed to the FUNDS RECIPIENT by other public agencies and institutions, and private
legislation, federal funds received from other assistance agreement may be considered as FUNDS
RECIPIENT cash contributions.
Common rule: Part III of the Uniform Grant Management Standards, which were promulgated by the
Texas Governor's Office of Budget and Planning pursuant to the Uniform Grant Conditions and
Management Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 783.
Contract Documents: The Interlocal Agreement and the documents that are described in and
incorporated into the Interlocal Agreement. Together, the Contract Documents form the contract
between the parties.
Contract Price: The moneys payable by NCTCOG to the FUNDS RECIPIENT for completion of the
work in accordance with the Contract Documents as stated in the Interlocal Agreement (subject to the
provisions included in the Interlocal Agreement).
Contract Times• The number of days or dates stated in the Interlocal Agreement to complete the
work so that it is ready for final payment
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Cost sharing or matching: The value of the third party in -kind contributions and the portion of the
costs of a state assisted project or program not borne by the state.
Cost -type Contract A contract or subcontract under a grant in which the FUNDS RECIPIENT or
subcontractor is paid on the basis of the costs it incurs, with or without a fee.
Equipment: Tangible, non -expendable, personal property having a useful life of more than one year
and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. A FUNDS RECIPIENT may use its own definition
of equipment provided that such definition would include all equipment defined above.
Expiration Date of the Interlocal Agreement: The date indicated in the Interlocal Agreement as the
date that the Interlocal Agreement terminates (end date of the Interlocal Agreement).
Financial Completion: In the opinion of the Funding Agency (NCTCOG and TCEQ), the work as
outlined in the Interlocal Agreement is complete.
Funding Agency: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through the North Central
Texas Council of Governments.
Government: A federal or state agency or a local government.
Historically Underutilized Business: As defined by Texas law and delineated in the State
Purchasing and General Services Act, as amended September 1, 1995, a historically underutilized
business as a corporation or a partnership in which fifty-one percent (51 %) or more of the
corporation's stock (or other equitable securities) or partnership's assets and interest are owned by
one or more socially disadvantaged persons, who have a proportionate interest and actively
participates in the corporation or partnership control, operation, and management. If the business is a
sole proprietorship, the socially disadvantaged person must completely own, operate and control the
business. Socially disadvantaged persons include members of certain groups including African
Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Women, Asian Pacific Americans, and Native Americans.
Intellectual Property. (1) any and all inventories, discoveries, improvements, or creations for which
copyright, trade secret, patent or other proprietary rights may be acquired, (2) any photographs,
graphic designs, plans, drawings, specifications, computer programs, computer files, documentation,
technical reports, operating manuals, or other copyrightable materials, and (3) any other work fixed in
any tangible medium of expression which can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated
for which copyright, trade secret, patent or other proprietary rights may be acquired.
Intellectual Property Rights: Patents, trademarks, trade secret rights, confidential information rights
or any other proprietary rights to which a person may be entitled or may actually possess. Intellectual
Property Rights include all rights of ownership and original authorship throughout the world
Interlocal Agreement: The NCTCOG Interlocal Agreement" which contains the salient terms of the
Agreement between the FUNDS RECIPIENT and NCTCOG and covers the work to be performed*
also describes and includes any additional agreement documents which may be attached to the
Interlocal Agreement and made a part thereof as provided therein.
Laws and Regulations: Any and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and other
orders of any and all governmental bodies, agencies, authorities and courts having jurisdiction.
Liens: Charges, security interests, liens or encumbrances upon real property or personal property.
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Local government: Local and regional political subdivisions located within the State of Texas. The
meaning is broaden to include eligible recipients of solid waste pass -through grant funds: cities;
counties; public schools and school districts (excluding universities or post secondary educational
institutions); Other general and special law districts created in accordance with state law, and with the
authority and responsibility for water quality protection or municipal solid waste management to
include river authorities.
Minor Change: A written document which provides for minor changes in the work to be performed
under the Interlocal Agreement, but does not involve a change in the contract price or the contract
times.
Obligations: The amount of orders placed, contracts and sub -grants awarded, goods and services
rendered, and similar transactions dunng a given period that will require payment by the grantee
during the same or a future period.
Outlay (expenditures): Charges made to the project or program. Outlays may be reported on a
cash or accruals basis For reports prepared on a cash basis, outlays are the sum of actual cash
disbursement for direct charges for goods and services, the amount of indirect expense incurred, the
value of in -kind contributions applied, and the amount of cash advances and payments made to the
FUNDS RECIPIENT. For reports prepared on an accrued expenditure basis, outlays are the sums of
actual cash disbursements, the amount of indirect expense incurred, the value of in -kind contributions
applied, and the net increase (or decrease) in the amounts owed by the grantee for goods and other
property received, for services performed by employees, contractors subcontractors, and other
payees, and other amounts becoming owed under programs for which no current services or
performance are required such as annuities, insurance claims, and other benefit payments.
Percentage of completion method: A system under which payments are made for work according
to the percentage of the completed work, rather than to the FUNDS RECIPIENT's cost incurred
P rior Approval: Documentation evidencing consent prior to incurring specific costs.
P roject: The total body of services rendered of which the work to be provided under the Interlocal
Agreement may be the whole or a part as indicated elsewhere in the Interlocal Agreement.
P roject Representative: The individual who is authorized to execute the work program identified in
the Interlocal Agreement. This individual must be an employee of the FUNDS RECIPIENT and may
or may not have contractual authority
Real Property. Land, including land improvements, structures and appurtenances thereto, excluding
moveable machinery and equipment.
S hare: When referring to TCEQ's portion of real property, equipment or supplies, means the same
percentage as the TCEQ's portion of the acquiring party s total costs under the grant to which the
acquisition cost of the property was charged Only costs are to be counted, not the value of the third -
party in -kind contributions
Standards: The Uniform Grant Management Standards.
State: The State of Texas.
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S ubcontractor An individual, firm, corporation or local government having a direct contract with the
FUNDS RECIPIENT or with any other subcontractor for the performance of a part of the work
identified in the Interlocal Agreement.
S upplies: Generally relates to the routine purchase of office supplies (paper, pencils, staples, etc.) or
other goods that are consumed in a relatively short period of time in the regular performance of
general office activities.
S uspension: (1) temporary withdrawal of the authority to obligate project funds pending corrective
action by the FUNDS RECIPIENT or sub -grantee or a decision to terminate the grant, or (2) an action
taken by a FUNDING AGENCY official in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, State or Federal
law, or Regulations to immediately exclude a person from participating in grant transactions for a
period, pending completion of an investigation and such legal or debarment proceedings as may
e nsue.
Termination: Permanent withdrawal of the authority to obligate previously -awarded project funds
before that authority would otherwise expire. It also means the voluntary relinquishment of that
authority by the FUNDS RECIPIENT or sub -grantee. "Termination" does not include (1) withdrawal of
funds awarded on the basis of the FUND RECIPIENT'S underestimate of the unobligated balance in a
prior period; (2) withdrawal of the unobligated balance as of the expiration of a grant (3) refusal to
extend a grant or award additional funds to make a competing or noncompeting continuation, renewal,
extension or supplemental award, or (4) voiding of a grant upon determination that the award was
o btained fraudulently or was otherwise illegal or invalid from inception.
U nliquidated Obligations: For reports prepared on a cash basis, means the amount of obligations
incurred by the FUNDS RECIPIENT that has not been paid. Reports prepared on an accrued
expenditure basis represent the amount of obligations incurred by the FUNDS RECIPIENT for which
an outlay has not been recorded.
U nobligated Balance The portion of the funds authorized by the FUNDING AGENCY that has not
been obligated by the FUNDS RECIPIENT, and is determined by deducting the cumulative obligation
from the cumulative funds authorized.
Work The entire completed services or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to
be furnished under this Interlocal Agreement. Work includes and is the result of performing or
furnishing labor, services, materials or equipment as required by the Interlocal Agreement.
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Appendices
(Each form is not required for every project. Please use only those forms that are applicable to your specific grant)
SUMMARY/RESULTS REPORT OF GRANT -FUNDED PROJECT
• STATUS OF COMPLETION OF WORK TASKS FORM
• RESULTS REPORT FORMS
fFORM
nFORM
FORM
(FORM
FORM
FORM
nFORM
❑FORM
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10a: LOCAL ENFORCEMENT
10b: LITTER/ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEANUP AND COMMUNITY COLLECTION
EVENTS
10c: SOURCE REDUCTION/RECYCLING
10d: LOCAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS
10e: CITIZENS COLLECTION STATIONS, SMALL REGISTERED TRANSFER
STATIONS
10f: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
(attach a copy of the completed Data Information Form required to be
submitted to TCEQ for each HHW collection activity)
10g• TECHNICAL STUDIES
10h• EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROJECTS (stand alone projects)
II. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM plus SUPPLEMENTAL FORM(s)
nFORM A Itemization Personnel/Salaries and Travel budget categories
❑FORM B Itemization of Equipment and Contractual costs
nFORM C Itemization of Construction budget category
ZFORM D Itemization of Supplies and the Other expenditures
FORM E Itemization of In -kind Services
III. REQUEST FOR BUDGET REVISION FORM
IV. RELEASE OF CLAIMS
ALL forms are located at the following website:
http://www.nctcoa ora/envir/SEELT/funding/report forms.aso
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTII
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/10/2012 o Ordinance No. 20165004.2012
RI=FERNCE 23NCTCOG_GRANT°FY12-13 -
DATE: 4/10/2012 'C-25550 LOG NAME: COW T OWN RECYCLES
NO.: DOWNTOWN
C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
CODE: HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Application for and Acceptance, if Awardod, of a Grant from the North Central
Texas Council of Governments in the Amount of $93,470.00 for the Purpose of Funding the
Cowtown Recycles Downtown Project and Authorize Use of Funds for In -Kind Match and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMEN DAT ION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the attached application for and acceptance, if awarded, a grant from the North Central
Texas Council of Governments in the amount of $93,470.00 for the purpose of funding the Cowtown
Recycles Downtown project;
2. Authorize the use in the amount up to $833.00 from the Solid Waste Fund as in -kind matching funds
for this grant; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $93,470.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Code Compliance Department is applying for a grant from the North Central Texas Council of
Governments for the purpose of funding the Cowtown Recycles Downtown project.
In an effort to implement recycling opportunities for the approximately 10 million annual visitors of
downtown Fort Worth, the Code Compliance Department is working with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to
obtain grant funds for pedestrian recycling containers and an educational program to promote and
encourage recycling in downtown Fort Worth. The funding request is in the amount of $93,470.00 Staff
time in the amount up to $833.00 will be used as the in -kind match from the Solid Waste Fund.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above
recommendations, award 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. Funds will be
reimbursed by the grantor after expenditures are made.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76 451409 023203556000 $931470. 00
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GR76 5XXXXX 023203556010
2) GR76 488339 023203556000
2) GR76 517040 023203556020
$93,470.00
$833.00
$833.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6345)
Additional Information Contact: Kim Mote (5153)
ATTACHMENTS
23NCTCOG GRANT FY 12-13 - COWTOWN RECYCLES DOWNTOWN AO 12. doc
FY1213 APPLICATION Cowtown Recycles Downtown.doc
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