Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 18753CITY SECRETARY of 7 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1. ASSI TA cE ID NOI: 'NUMBER 25-01-0 06-CP-003 EPA ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT 3. DATEOOFF AWARD 4. MAILING DATE PART I - ASSISTANCE NOTIFICATION INFORMATION 09/17/91 09/24/91 5. AGREEMENT TYPE 16. PAYMENT METHOD Advance M Reimbursement Letter of Credit Cooperative Agreement X Grant Agreement Send Payment Request to: GRANTS & AUDIT SECTION 6M-AG 7. TYPE OF ACTION NEW Assistance Amendment 8. RECIPIENT 9. PAYEE R CITY OF FORT WORTH CITY OF FORT WORTH - FINANCE DEPARTMENT E c ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SECTION 1000 THROCKMORTON 1 1000 THROCKMORTON FORT WORTH, TX 76102 P I FORT WORTH, TX 76102 E N EIN NO. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10. RECIPIENT TYPE T 756000528A1 1 12 MUNICIPALITY 0 11. PROJECT MANAGER AND TELEPHONE NO. 12. CONSULTANT (WWTconstruction Grants only) R NICK U. CURRY, M.D., MPH G DIR. PUBLIC HEALTH N/A (817) 871-7237 E 13. ISSUING OFFICE (CITY / STATE) 14. EPA PROJECT / STATE OFFICER AND TELEPHONE NO. P JERRI ENGLERTH, GRANTS SPECIALIST (214) 655-6530 GENE WOSSUM, PROJECT OFFCR, 6W-MT A U.S. EPA, REGION 6 1445 ROSS AVENUE o MANAGEMENT DIVISION, (6M-AG) DALLAS, TX 75202-2733 (214) 655-7130 N 1445 ROSS AVENUE T DALLAS, TX 75202-2733 C 15. EPA CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON & PHONE 16. STATE APPL ID (Clearinghouse) 17. SCIENCE FIELD PROJECT STEP T BARBARA BROOKS, (202) 382-5668 TX 910905000404 118. gg iwWTConatrmt/loAnGrantaonly) 19. STATUTORY AUTHORITY 20. REGULATORY AUTHORITY 21. STEP 2 + 3 & STEP 3 (WWT Construction Grants Only) CLEAN WATER ACT: SEC. 104(b)(3) 40 CFR PARTS 31, 32,40 a. Treatment Level Type N A EProject a Treatment Process 22. PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION BIOTOXICITY TESTING: Screening Methods for Monitoring Wet and Dry Weather Discharges From Municipal Drainage Systems, CWA, Sec. 104(b)(3). 23. PROJECT LOCATION Areas Impacted by Project) City / Place County State Congressional District CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS TARRANT TX 061226 24. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CFDA Program No. & Title) 66.463: 25. PROJECT PERIOD 26. BUDGET PERIOD Npdes Related State Program Grants 10/01/91 - 09/30/93 10/01/91 - 09/30/93 27. COMMUNITY POPULATION 28. TO TAL BUDGET PERIOD COST 29. TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST (WWT Construction Grants Only) N/A $136,480 $136,480 FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL 30. EPA Amount This Action $0 $136,480 31. EPA In -Kind Amount 0 0 32. Unexpended Prior Year Balance 0 0 3& Other Federal Funds 0 0 34. Recipient Contribution 0 0 35. State Contribution 0 0 36. Local Contribution 0 0 37. Other Contribution 0 0 3& Allowable Project Cost $0 $136,480 39. Program Element FY Appropriation Doo. Control No. Account Number Object Class Obligation / Deobligation F I 01) GWLW80 91 68XO103.P A60004 1GWL29LOCA 41.83 $136,480 S C A L EPA Form 5700-20A (Rev. 5 82). Replaces previous editions and EPA Forms 5700-1A,B,C, and D, all of which are obsolete. PART II - APPROVED BUDGET ASSISTANCE IDENTIFICATION: CP006725-01.0 Paae 2 of 7 TABLE A - OBJECT CLASS CATEGORY (Non -construction) TOTAL APPROVED ALLOWABLE BUDGET PERIOD COST 1. PERSONNEL $39,326 2. FRINGE BENEFITS 0 3. TRAVEL 2,400 4. EQUIPMENT 3,445 5. SUPPLIES 4,910 6. CONTRACTUAL 0 7. CONSTRUCTION 0 8. OTHER 76,685 9. TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $126,766 10. INDIRECT COSTS: RATE 24.70 BASE 39,326 9,714 11.TOTAL (Share: Recipient 0.00% Federal 100.00%.) $136,480 12. TOTAL APPROVED ASSISTANCE AMOUNT $136,480 TABLE B - PROGRAM ELEMENT CLASSIFICATION (Non -construction) 1. TASK 1 $40,677 2. TASK 2 22,503 3. TASK 41,611 4. TASK 4 8,046 5. TASK 5 23,643 6. 0 7. 0 8. 0 9. 0 10. 0 11. 0 12. TOTAL (Share: Recipient 0.00 % Federal 100.00 %•) 136 480 13. TOTAL APPROVED ASSISTANCE AMOUNT $136,480 TABLE C - PROGRAM ELEMENT CLASSIFICATION (Construction) 1. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE 2. PRELIMINARY EXPENSE 3. LAND STRUCTURES RIGHT-OF-WAY 4. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING BASIC FEES 5. OTHER ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING FEES 6. PROJECT INSPECTION FEES 7. LAND DEVELOPMENT 8. RELOCATION EXPENSE 9. RELOCATION PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS 10. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL 11. CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT IMPROVEMENT 12, EQUIPMENT 13. MISCELLANEOUS 14. TOTAL (Lines 1 thru 13) 15. ESTIMATED INCOME (if applicable) 16. NET PROJECT AMOUNT (Line 14 minus 15) 17. LESS: INELIGIBLE EXCLUSIONS 18. ADD: CONTINGENCIES 19. TOTAL (Share: Recipient % Federal 20. TOTAL APPROVED ASSISTANCE AMOUNT crH rorm °/vv-zvA they °-uz) rHn i in -- /AVVAnu %,vrvui 1 ivrva Ab�I IANUL IutfV I INUAI IUN: GrUU67Z5-U1-U Nage 3 oT 7 This cooperative agreement is awarded in accordance with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977. Areas of substantial EPA involvement, beyond the normal exercise of performance evaluation and program review, have been detailed in specific output objectives which resulted from negotiation between EPA and the recipient. These areas are included in the application for this award and have become a part of this cooperative agreement. 2. Recipient standards of administration, property management, procurement and financial management, as well as records and facilities of recipients, their contractors and subcontractors are subject to audit and inspection by the Comptroller General of the United States and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-102, A-110, A-128 and 40 CFR, Parts 31, 32 and 40. The recipient's standards governing procurement will be in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 31, and OMB Circular A-102. 3. Recipient standards governing audits will be in accordance with the OMB Circular A-128 and 40 CFR, Part 31, Appendix A. The recipient agrees to comply with the provisions of OMB Circular A-128 and Part 31 which requires annual independent, organization -wide financial and compliance audits, and internal control reviews. 4. The recipient shall use, manage, and dispose of equipment acquired under this agreement in accordance with 40 CFR, Sections 31.32(c) through (e). 5. When procuring property and services under this agreement, the recipient shall use its own procedures which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards identified in 40 CFR, Section 31.36(b) through (i). 6. The Federal share of allowable expenditures chargeable to this Agreement will be financed by the reimbursement payment method in accordance with 40 CFR, Section 31.21. The recipient shall request payments on Standard Form 270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement (enclosed). As the recipient incurs expenditures under this Agreement, the recipient may submit a request for payment monthly, but shall submit requests at least quarterly. These requests will report cumulative expenditures incurred under the agreement. EPA will make payments for allowable expenditures at the ratio shown in the latest Assistance Agreement. 7. The recipient shall submit in triplicate all financial reports and payment requests required by 40 CFR, Part 31 to: Chief, Grants and Audit Section (6M-AG) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75202-2733 (214) 655-6530 FTS 655-6530 The final Financial Status Report is due within 90 days after the end of the budget period along witha listing of property having an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more ENA Form 5700-20A (HOV. 5-U) I-Arl1 111 -- AVVArIU UUNUI I IUIVA Abb1, 1 ANI:t 1UtN 1 II-11:A 11UN: l:11UUb tZb-U1-U Pege 4 Of 7 which was purchased under this project. Disposition of property will be in accordance with 40 CFR 31.32. 8. All reports, except financial, necessary for compliance with any condition or requirement of this award must be submitted to the attention of: Mr. Gene Wossum EPA Project Officer Water Management Division 6W-MT U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75202-2733 9. Progress reports are due to EPA, as specified in the work plan and agreed upon between the EPA Project Officer and the City of Fort Worth, Texas. 10. Quality Assurance: Prior to the initiation of any monitoring program,le hall submit to the EPA Project Officer for review and approval, a written Quality Assurance (QA) Project Plan. No cost shall be incurred for monitoring until the QA Project Plan has been approved by EPA. This plan must describe the measurement systems and the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures that the recipient intends to use. The QA Project Plan shall comply with the guidelines specified in the document entitled, "Guidelines and Specifications for Implementing Quality Assurance Requirements for Financial Assistance Involving Environmental Measurements." In addition, the recipient must allow EPA to conduct on -site QA systems audits and shall participate in EPA performance evaluation studies. 11. This Assistance Agreement encompasses the indicated Federal funding and the EPA assistance described in the recipient's application. EPA makes no further commitments in support of the recipient's ability to fulfill the objectives of the workplan other than providing technical advice and guidance. 12. In accordance with the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988 and implementing regulations at 40 CFR Part 32, Subpart F (promulgated January 31, 1989), the recipient certifies that it will provide a drug -free workplace and has provided its annual certification. 13. In accordance with 40 CFR Section 32.510, the recipient has submitted EPA Form 5700-49, "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters," prior to the award of this Cooperative Agreement/Amendment. The recipient will also require submittal of such certification from all second tier participants as required by 40 CFR Part 32, including contractors and subcontractors. These certifications will be maintained in the recipient's official file for the project. 14. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money, all grantees receiving Federal funds, including but not limited to State and local governments, shall clearly state (1) the percentage of the total cost of the crA rorm o/VV•LVA (riev. o-ue) r'Hrl I III -' HYVMIIu VVIV UI I IVIVA AZ$OIA IHIVGC IuCIV I IrlUA I IVIV: GYVVt)1Z5-V_7_V VMS b OT % program or project which will be financed with Federal money, and (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the project or program. (P.L. 100-463, Sec. 8136) 15. In accordance with the Anti -Lobbying Act of 1989, P.L. 101-121, and 40 CFR Part 32, the recipient has submitted its "Certification Regarding Lobbying" and shall require that this "Certification" and disclosure requirement be included in all subawards at all tiers. 16. Pursuant to EPA Order 100.25, dated January 24, 1990, the recipient shall use recycled paper for all reports which are prepared as a part of this agreement and delivered to the Agency. This requirement does not apply to Standard Forms. These forms are printed on recycled paper as available through the General Services Administration. 17. In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 6002 of the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 USC 6962, the recipient is required to purchase items containing recovered materials. These requirements apply when the grantee purchases more than $10,000 each Fiscal Year of any item covered by the following procurement guidelines including: paper and paper products (40 CFR Part 250); lubricating oil containing re -refined oil (40 CFR Part 252); retread tires (40 CFR Part 253); building insulation products (40 CFR Part 248) and cement and concrete containing fly ash (40 CFR Part 249). EPA publication PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES dated December, 1990 (EPA/530- SW-91-011) provides specific recommendations for the implementation of these requirements. 18. In compliance with Section 129 of Public Law 100-590, the recipient agrees and is required to utilize the following affirmative steps if a contract is awarded under this assistance agreement: A. Place small businesses in rural areas (SBRAs) on solicitation lists; B. Make sure that SBRAs are solicited whenever they are potential sources; C. Divide total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by SBRAs; D. Establish delivery schedules, where the requirements of work will permit, which would encourage participation by SBRAs; E. Use the services of the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, as appropriate; and F. Require the contractor to take the affirmative steps in subparagraphs a. through e. of this part if subcontracts are awarded. 19. The recipient must ensure to the fullest extent possible that at least 8 percent of Federal funds for prime contracts or subcontracts for supplies, construction, Form 5700.20A IRev. 5.821 Hama i HNUt wtN i INUA i SUN: UFUUU125-01-0 Page 6 of 7 equipment, or services are made available to organizations owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women, and historically black colleges and universities. The recipient agrees to include in its bid documents at least an 8 percent "Fair Share" percentage and require all of its prime contractors to include in their bid specifications for subcontracts at least an 8 percent fair share percentage. To evaluate compliance with the "Fair Share" policy, the recipient also agrees to comply with the six affirmative steps stated in 40 CFR Section 33.240, 31.36(e), or 35.680(a), as appropriate. The recipient agrees to submit an SF-334, "MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants/Cooperative Agreements and Other Federal Financial Assistance," to the EPA award official within 30 days after the end of each Federal fiscal quarter. This report shall be submitted to: MBE/WBE Coordinator Grants and Audit Section (6M-AG) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75202-2733 ASSIRTAMrtF Ir1FMTIP1r`ATIr1M• r10nna'77a_ni _n n___ - _. SPECIAL CONDITIONS (continued) PART IV NOTE: The Agreement must be completed in duplicate and the Original returned to the Grants Administration Division for Headquarters awards and to the appropriate Grants Administration Office for State and local awards within 3 calendar weeks after receipt or within any extension of time as may be granted by EPA. Receipt of a written refusal or failure to return the properly executed document within the prescribed time, may result in the withdrawal of the offer by the Agency. Any change to the Agreement by the recipient subsequent to the document being signed by the EPA Award Official, which the Award Official determines to materially alter the Agreement, shall void the Agreement. OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE The United States of America, acting by and through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hereby offers assistance/amendment to the CITY OF FORT WORTH for 100.00 % of all approved costs RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION incurred up to and not exceeding $ 136,480 for the support of approved budget period effort described ASSISTANCE AMOUNT In application (including all application modifications) cited In Item 22 of this Agreement 08/22/91 Storm Water Quality Project, Sec. 104(b) (3) , included herein by reference. DATE AND TITLE ISSUING OFFICE Grants Administration Office AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION / ADDRESS ORGANIZATION / ADDRESS U.S. EPA, REGION 6 WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION MANAGEMENT DIVISION, (6M-AG) U.S. EPA, REGION 6, (6W-MT) 1445 ROSS AVENUE 1445 ROSS AVENUE DALLAS, TX 75202-2733 DALLAS, TX 75202-2733 THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SIGN YR j� OF A' AOPF,Gb1AL TYPED NAME AND TITLE MYRON O. KNUDSON, P.E. DATE DIRECTOR WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION 61A( 09 17/91 This agreement is su ject to applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency statutory provisions and assistance regulations. In accepting this award or amendment and any payments made pursuant thereto, (1) the undersigned represents that he is duly authorized to act on behalf of the recipient organization, and (2) the recipient agrees (a) that the award is subject to the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter B and of the provisions of this agreement (Parts I thru IV), and (b) that acceptance of any payments constitutes an agreement by the payee that the amounts, if any found by EPA to have been overpaid will be refunded or credited in full to EPA. BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION SIQNATVK TYPED NAME AND TITLE LIBBY WATSON DATE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Cl -17 9� crN roan orVwZcH tnev. a-a�y' / r "A ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY FORT WORTH, TEXAS Contract Authorization a L/ q Wyk Texas Mayor arol ( muz l Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME FA E 09/03/91 **C�13044 50STORM 2 of 2 SUBJECTJ STORM WATER QUALITY GRANT PROPOSAL The importance of introducing the screening approach is both cost effective from the municipal government standpoint and environmentally effective. The cost effective benefits are described in terms of (1) the lower costs of the biotoxicity tests comparing the estimated $25.00 cost per test to an estimated $1,300 cost for the chemical test; (2) field staff does not have to be highly trained, technically or scientifically, to conduct the test; (3) paperwork would be reduced in that the test can be run in-house on the same day that the sample is taken; (4) procedure developed could be adapted by other cities, in that the system proposed would be both affordable and relatively simple for the staff to conduct. From the environmental standpoint, the staff would be able to screen a larger number of areas in the city in a short time span, which would result in the identification of the most significant sources of pollution. The long range implication would be that biotoxicity screening of storm water could be required to isolate problem areas before more expensive chemical testing would be conducted. A "How-to" guide for biotoxicity testing in municipal storm drain systems would be produced, enabling cities to incorporate biotoxicity testing in their program. Recognizing that Wet Weather Sampling is a required procedure throughout the life of the permit, the benefits of screening by biotoxicity would be experienced as long as the program exists. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: No City funds are required for this grant. The proposed budget is given below: Personnel $ 39,326 Equipment and Supplies 30,921 Contractual 54,119 Travel Expenses 21400 Total Direct Costs 126,766 Indirect Costs 9,714 TOTAL $136,480 LW:z Submitted for City Manager's FUND I ACCOUNT I CENTER I AMOUNT Office by: to Libby Watson 6140 Originating Department Head: S E P 3 1991 Dr. Nick Curry 7201 from ta For Additional Information �. Contact: Dr. Nick Curry 7201 0 Printed on recycled paper City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council 09/03/91 **C-13044 SUBJECT I STORM WATER QUALITY GRANT PROPOSAL RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 50STORM 1of2 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Environmental Protection Agency 104(b)(3) grant entitled Biotoxicity Testing: Screening Methods for _Ronitorfing rW_6t_ and Dry Weather Discharges from Municipal Storm Drainage Systems. The funding provides a total of $136,480 for a contract period of September 1991 through September 1993, and 2. Accept such additional funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency as may become available under this contract during the contract period, and 3. Authorize the Finance Department, subject to funding agency approval and the City Manager's acceptance of the grant, to establish the grant project account in the City of Fort Worth Financial Accounting System upon receipt of an executed contract, and 4. Authorize an indirect cost rate in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3 - 15 (apply the FY 1989-90 rate of 24.7% of personnel costs, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department). DISCUSSION: Region 6 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency notified the Fort Worth Public Health Department, Environmental Quality Section, of the availability of grant money for Storm Water Technology Transfer and/or Storm Water Quality Projects. An invitation was extended to the Fort Worth program to submit a funding proposal for the creation of "How-to" manuals and/or better ways to implement local pollution control measures on an ongoing (life of the permit) basis. The key to the proposal acceptance was to be based on a tangible product that could be used in technology transfer. A proposal has been prepared by the Environmental Quality staff in response to this invitation. The proposal encourages municipal staff to pursue innovative problem solving approaches to storm system pollution control in both cost effective and environmentally effective ways by using biotoxicity testing as a screening tool. The basis for the proposal is described below. In the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program, Part II Application, chemical testing must be used on selected outfall sites. Testing procedures required in the Part II Application differ from the Part I Application in that cities are given no encouragement to use screening tests. The mandated chemical tests for storm water cost between $1,300 - $3,300 per sample. Given that the use of chemical testing is mandated in the implementation of the Part II Application process, the staff recognized an opportunity to propose a comparative study using biotoxicity testing as a screening test. The hypothesis that would be tested is that biotoxicity test methods ranging from "fish in the bottle" to commercially available toxicity testing systems could fill the need for such a screening tool. 0 Printed on recycled paper