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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 45487 ,FORTWORTH Fort Worth Fire Department Fie Administration From-, Cynthia Tyree r a Senl* r Management Analyst Date. Marc . 19, 2 Subject, Ro uting S -C ty Secret's Office for Contract Number SAFER Grant On Tuesday, October 29 2013 the City Council approved the Fire Department to submit an application applying for the FEM 's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland S,ecun'ty in We amount of up to $35389,040.00 to fwd the restoration of twenty-four firefighter positions tions that were elff' M'nated for Fisch Year 201 (reference M&C C-26539). In February the F' re Department t receiv d notification that the grant application was approved. Please accept this document as a routing slips to process the ached documents,cum nts, `rr a contract numberin the City Secretary"s Office. Law blep"artn4int Date /47. W0117 C i es( � at Of 0000 Manager's w K ' S1 -41 AS I I m, 4et iniva'ourairiomwoi:ct,9'rursmrNJ'"'i' muwuomStuontlyNfueprisiro:avuuuv,wr,��!umm� 0 ICIAL�RECORD FF crrir SECRETARY, FTe W0Fm1tTH,,1 u11D3H�!mmm�oMUOwmuuuwluiuiwawwuuomoor w 2'27/2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Washington, D C 2,0472 JI t 1 FEMAI 1s. Cynthia Tyree IMAM Fort Worth Fire Department CITY SW 1,000 Throckrnorton CONTRACT Fort Worth, Texas 761:02-631 Re- Grant No.EI'111W-u2 13-Fl l-co o Dear Ms. Tyree On behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE MA)and the Department of Homeland Security S a 1 are pleased to inform you,that your grant application submitted under the FY 2013 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency response(SAFER)grants has been appro * F'EI A'a Grant Programs Directorate 'D , in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration USFA , carries out the Federal responsibilities of adminratenng your grant. The appro\/ed project costs total to$3,389,040.00. The Federal share is 3,3 9„ o. o of the approvedamount and your share of the costs is $0.00. Before you, requuest and reoe ive any of the F,ederaI Graunt funds awarded to you:, your must a sta hiish acceptance of the Grant and Grant Agreement Articles through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant f 'r gir ms' :FG)e-grant system. Please make sure you, read and understand the articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your grant award, By accepting the grant, you agree not to de\iate from the approved,scope of work without prior written approval, \ua amendment request, from FERIA. Maintain a copy of these documents for your official file. If your SF 1199A has been reviewed and appro d,, you will' be able to request payments online. Remember, you should request funds when you ha an immediate cash need. If you ha\any questions or concerns regarding the process to request,your grant funds, please call 1-866- -0960. Sincerely, Brian E. lamoie Assistant Administrator Grant Programs Directorate 0 OFFIVAL R h shy I RiD ' r u C! I uo m 0 W�WORTH, RECEIVED APR 8 ?0,14 wuauu�au iio!�omwuu?- uu000mumromuNw!wuwwu�w^ httpsl//e er\Aces.fema.g oar/FernaFi reGrant regi rare sp/general/access—appl i cation.do?org ld=4-5 �1 1%40 4062 37" &a'pplld=5-3 6 — %40%4031.., 2-110 /Z 227/2014 Assistance to Firefighters grant Program /- Summary Award Memo SUMMARY OF ASSISTANCE ACTION STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANTS Application INSTRUMENT: GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBER:-, EMW-2013-F,H-00820 GRANTEE: Fort Worth Fire Department AMOUNT: $3,38,9,040.00!, Hiiring, Project Description The purpose of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program is to proddle funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations in order to help them increase or maintain'the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. After careful,consideration, FEMA has determined that the recipient"s project submitted as part of the recipient's application, and detailed in the project narrative as well,as the request details section of the application-including budget information-was consistent with the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants program's purpose and worthy of award. The recipient shall perform the work described in the approved grant application as itemized in the request details section of the application and further described in the grant application narrative. These sections of the application are made a part of these grant agreement articles by reference. The recipient may not change or make any material de\Aations, from the approved scope of work outlined in the above referenced sections of the application,without prior written,approval, \Aa amendment request, from FEMA. Grantee Conicu inure ice By prodding the Primary Contact's electronic signature and indicating acceptance of the awaird,, the recipient accepts and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant as set forth in this document. Recipients agree that they will use the funds prodded through the Fiscal Year 2013 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Res,plonse grant in accordance with these Articles of Agreement and the program guidelines provided in the Fiscal Year 2013 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program gu,id,ance. All documents submitted as part of'the original grant application are made a part of this agreement by reference. Period of'Performance 16-MAY-14 to 15-MAY-16 Amount Awarded The amount of the award is detailed, in the attached Obligating Document for Award. The following are the budgeted es,timates for object classes for this grant(including Federal share plus recipient match): Personnel: $2,272,128.O!O Fringe Benefits $,1,116,,91,2.00 Travel $0.00 Equipment $0M 00 Supplies $0.00 Contractual $01.00 Other $0.00 Indirect Charges $G 00 Total $3,389,040.00 NEGOTIATION:COMMENTS IF APPLICABLE(max 4000 characters) 3848 characters left hftps-/Ieser\Aces.,fen,o.gov/FeniaFireGrant/firegrantfjsp/general/access—apiplicaition.dio?orgld=4 59 181%40%4C)628637'73&appldl=536-3-94%40%4031,,, 2/27/2014 Assistanceto Firefighters Grant Program System for Award Management(SAM), Prior to requesting federal funds, all recipients are required to register their entity 'Information in,the System, for Award Management(SAM.gov).As the recipient, you must register and maintain current information in SAM gov untill you submit the final fi,nancial report required under this award or receive the final payment, whiche�r is later. This requires that the recipient review and update the infon,nation at least annually after the initial; registration, and more frequently for changes in your information, There is no charge to register in SAM.g,ov Your registration must be completed'on-line at htt,ps://vmA&.sam.gov/iportgl/public/SAM/. It is your entity's responsibility to have a va�lid DUNS number at the time of registration,. FEMA Officials Program Officer: The Program Specialist is responsible for the technical monitoring of the stages of work and technical peirformiance of the acti\Ries described in the appro\,ed,grant application. If you h,a\.e any programmatic questions regarding your grant, please call the A'PG Help Desk at 866-274-0960 to be directed to a program specialist. Grants Assistance Officer:The Assistance Officer is the Federal official responsible for negotiating, administering, and executing all,grant business matters. The Officer conducts the final business review of'all grant awards and permits the obligation of federal funds. If you have any questions regarding your grant please call AS,K-GMD at 866-927-5646 to be directed to a Grants Management Specialist. Grants Operations POC.- The Grants Management Specialist shall be contacted to address all financial and,administrative grant business matters for,this grant award. If you ha\e any questions regarding your grant please call ASK-CAM D at 866-927-5646 to be directed to a, specialist. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IF APPLICABLE)(max 40,00 characters) 4000 characters left https-,//eser i ces.fem.,gi ov/Fen-oFireGrant/firleg rantfjsp/general/arcess'—apiplication.do?lorg ld=459181%40%4062863773&appld=5—,3-6-3-9 4%40%4031 411 0 2/27/2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant frog ram Agreement Articles F,1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 2047'2 AGREEMENT ARTICLES STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPO" I SE GRANTEE: Fort Worth Fire Department PROD SAM'.-Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency espona (SAFER)-Hiring AGREEMENT ENT NUMBER: EMW-2013-FH-00820 TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I Administratke Requirements Article II Lobbying Prohibitions Article III Financial Reporting Article IV GP Trafficking,Victimis 'Protection Act of 2000 Article V GP -Drug-Free Workplace Regulations Article VI Fly America Act of 197'4 Article V11 Actities Conducted Abroad Article VIII Acknowledgement ement of Federal Funding from DHS Article IX Copyright Article X Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags Article A DHS Specific Acknowledgements rledgements and Assurances Article Al ti°il Rights Act of 1964 Article X111 Civil Right Act of 1968 Article M' ' Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Article XV Age Discrimination Act of 1975 .Article XVI Title IX of the Fducation.Amendments of 1972 Article XVII Rehabilitation.Act of 1973 Article XVIII Limited Engilish Proficiency Article MX Animal Welfare,Act of 1966 Article XX Clean Air Act of 1 70 and Clean Water Act of 1977 Article Protection of Human Subjects Article MI National En\hronmental Policy Act (NIEPA)of 1969 Article)(All National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 Article)WV Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 .Article XXV Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act of 1990 Article 1 USA Patriot Act of 2001 Article, I -A d m I m i tra tii ire Req1 a re rma a na is The adrministratii requirements that apply to most DHS, award recipients through a grant or cooperatie agreement arise from two sources: - Office of Management and Budget ( Circular A-102, Unifon-n Administratke Requirements for Grants and Coo eratNe Agreements to State and Local Goernrments (also Known as the"A-102 Common, Rule"), found under FEMA regulations at Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Dart 13, "Uniform Administratkwe Requirements for Grants and Cooperatkoe Agreements to State and Local Go�ernments." B Circular A-1 10, Uniiform,Administrative Requirements, for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and https://eserxuce.ferma,gi ov/FermaF i reGranVfi reg rantIJ s,p/g eneral/access—appl icati on.do?or ld 4 5 9 1 8 1%40%406 863773&a ,pld= 3 6 3 94%40%4031..w 5/10 2/27/20�14 Assistance to Firefig hters Grant P�rog ram Other Non-Profit Organizations, relocated to 2,CFR Part 215, The requirements for allowable costs/cost pr�inciples are contained in the A-102 Common Rule, O�MB Circular A-1 10(2 CFR§215,27), DHS program legislation, Federal awarding agency regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award'. The fou r costs princ iples ci riculars are as follows: -OM B Ci rc,u lar A-21, Cost P ri niciples for Educational Institutions, relocated to 2 CFR Part 220. -OMB Circular A-87,1 Cost Principles for State, L,o:cail, and Indlian Tribal Governments, relocated t'o 2 CFR Part 225. -OM B Circular A-1 22, Cost P Cinciples for Non-Profit Organizations, relocated to 2 CFR Part 230. —OM B Circular A-1 33, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations. Article 11 -Lobbying Prohibitions None of the funds pro\hded under an award may be expended by the recipient to pay any person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of'Cong,ress, or an employee of a M,em,b:er of Congress in connection with any Federal action concerning the award or renewal of any Federal contract, rantY loan, cooperat[ve agreement., These lobbying prohibitions can be found at 31 U.S.C. § 135�2. Article III -Finanicial Reporting Recipients will be required to submit a semi-annual Federal Financial Report (FFR), Standard Form (SF-425)through the AFG online le-grant system. T*he FFR is intended to provide Federal agencies and grant recipients,with a standard format and consistent reporting requirements throughout the govemment. 'The FFR is due semi-annual'ly based'on the calendar year beginning with the period after the award is made. Recipients are required to submit an FFR throughout the entire per�iocl of perfon-nance of the grant. The,reporting periods for the FFR are January 1 through,June 30(report,due by Juilly 31), a�ndii Ju�ly I through Dece�m,bler 31 (report due by January 31). At the!end of the grant's period of perfon-nance, all recipients are required to produce a final report on how the grant funding,was used and the benefits, realized from the award. Recipients must submit a final financial report and a final performance report within 9,0 days after the end of the pleiriod of performance, Article IIV -G,PD-Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 All recipients of financial assistance wil,l comply with the requiremients of'the gimernment-wide award term,whiich, implements Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. §7104), located at 2 CFR Part 175. This is implemented in accordance with OMB Interim Final Guidance, Federal Register, Volume 72, No. 218, November 13, 2007., In accordance with the statutory requirement, in each agency award under which funding is provided to a pirivate entity, Section 106(g)of the TVPA, as amended,, requires,the agency to include a condition that autho�zes the agency to tenninate the award, without penalty, if the recipient or a subrecipient-(a) Engages, in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect; (b) Procures a commercial,sex act during the period of time that the a�waird is in effbict-1 or:(c)Uses forced labor in the performance of the award or sublawards under the award. Ful:l,text of the award term is provided,at 2 CFR§ 1,75,1,5. Article V -GPD-Drug-Free Workplace Regulations i A,ll recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of t'he Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988(41 Ul.S.C. §701 et seq.), which requires that all oirgianiizatio,ns receiving grants from any Federal agency agree to maintain a drug-free workplace. The recipient must notify the awarding oiffice if an,employee of the recip�ient is convicted of\A:o�lating all ciriminal drug statute, Failure to comply with these requirements may be cause for debarment. These regulations are codified at 2 CFR3001- Article VI -Fly America Act of 197'4 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of the Preference for Ul.S. Flag Air Carrlers� Tra\el supported'by U.S. Government funds requirement, which states prefe:rence for the, use of U.S., flag air,carders (air carhers, hold,ing certificates unlder 49 U.S.C. § �41102)for intemational air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is a\railable, i:n accordance with the International Air Trans plortati on Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974(49 U.S.C.-4-§40118)and the interpretative guidelines issued'by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General Decision B138942. Article VII, -Activities Conducted Abroad All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements that project activities carried on outside the United States are i or approvals are obtained. coordinated as necessary with appropriate government authorities and that approp6ate licenses, permits, Article Vi,lil �-Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS1 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with requirements to acknowledge Federal funding,when issuing,statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and other'documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. Article IX-Copyright, All reciplents of financial assistance w�ill comply with requirements that publications or other exercise of copyright for any work first produced under Federal financial assistance awards hereto related unless the work includes any inforTnation that is otherwise controlled bythe Government(e.g., classified information or other information subject to national security or export control laws or regulations). For anly scientific, technical, or other copyright work based on or containing,data firs,t produced under this award, including those works published in acadern ic, tec h n i cal o r p rofes s,i o n a I j o,u rn a Is I s y m pos,i a proceed i nigs, o r s i m i I a r wo,rks, t h e relic i p i e nt g ra nts t he Gio\/e�mi m ent a roy alty-free, nonexclusi\oe and, irre\olocable license to reproldiuce, displiay, distribute copies,, perform,, dis semi inate�, or prepare derNativeworks, and to authorize others to do s,o, for Government purposes in,all such copyrighted works. The recipient shall affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §401 or 402 and an acknowledgement of Government sponsorship (i'ncluding award number)to any work first produced under an award. hftps://eser�Aces.fen-o,govY'FemFir�eGrant/fireg rantrjsp/general/iaccess—applic,ation.do?org ld=,4-5-9—,l—,8-1%40%4062863773&appi,d!=5-3 6 39 4%40%,4031, 6/10 2/27/20114 Assistance to Firefighters G�rant Prog,ram Article X -Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags All rec,ipients of fi�nancial assistance must obtain DH,S's approval prior to using the DHS seal(s), logos, crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of'DHS agency officials, including use of the United States Coast Guard seal, 1090, crests or reproductions Of flags or likenesses of Coast Guard officials, Article X1 -DHS Specific Acknowledg,ernents and Assurances All recipients of financial assistance must acknowledge and agree-and requlire any subrecip�ients, contractors, successors, transferees, and assignees acknowledge and agree-to comply with applicable provisions go\oerning DHS access to records, accounts, documents, information faci�lities, and staff. 1. Recipients must cooperate with any compliance re\�iew or complaint in�estjgationl conducted by DHS. 2. Recipients must gi\.e DH�S access, to and the right to examine and copy records,, accounts, and other documents and sources of information related to the grant and permit access to facilities, personnel, and other indj\Aduals and information as may be neces,sary, as required by D�HS regulations and other applicable laws or program guidance. 3. Recipients miust submit timely, complete, and accurate reports to the appropriate DHS officials and maintain appropriate backup documentation to support the reports. 4. Recipients must comply with all other special reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law or detailed in program guidance. 5. If, during the past three years, the recipient has been accused of discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin (i'nclud�ing limited English proficiency), sex, age, dis,a,bil'ity, religion,, or familia�l status,, the,recipient must pro,�ide a list of all such proceedings, pending or completed, including outcome and copies of settlement agreements to the DHS aiward�ng:o!ffice and the DHS Office of CkA Rights and Ci\AI Liberties. 6, In the e\/enit any court or administrati\,e agency makes a finding of discrimination on grounds of race,, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency),, sex, age, disability, religion, or farnilial status against the recipient, or the recipient settles, a case or matter alleging such discrim,ination, recipients must forward a copy of the complaint and findings to the DHS Component and/or awarding office. The United States has the right to seek judicia�l enforcement of these obl�igations. Article X1111 1-Civil Rights Act of 1964 Recipients of financial assistance wil�ll, c,ompll:y with the requirements of Title VI of the CiVil Rights Act of 1964 (42 Ul.S.C.§2000d et seq.), which proWes that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excl�uded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or acti\Aty receiving Federal financial assistance. Article X111 -,Civil Right Act of 1968 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with Ttle VIII of the CiW Rights Act of 1968, which prohibits reciplient's from disc,rimi�natin�g in the sale, rental, financing, and adwrtising of dwellings, or in t�he pro,\Asion of services, in connection therewith, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability,, familial status,, and sex (42 U.,S.C.,§3601 et se�q.),as implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban De\,elopm,ent at 24 CFR Part 1001. The prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new miulti,famil�y housing with four or more dwelling units,-i'.,e., the public and common use areas and indi\Adual apartment units, (all units in buildings with elevators, and: ground-floor units in buildings without elevators)-be designed,and!constructed with certain accessible features (see 24 CFR,§ 1001.201). Article XIV-Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of Titles 1, 11, and III of the Americans with Diisablilities Act which prohibits recipients from discriminating on the basis of disability in-the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing e�ntlities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12214 Article XV -Age Discrimination Act of 1975 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requlirements of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975(42 U�.S.C. §6101et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on'the basis of age in any program or a�cti\At�y recei,\A',ng!, Federal financial assistance, Article XVII -Title IX of-the Education Amendments of 1972 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requ,irements of Title IX of'the Education Amendments of 1972(201 U.S.C. § 16,81 et seq.), which provides that no person in the United States will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits, of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or acti\Aty recei\Ang Federal financial assistance. These regulations are codified at 44 CFR Part 19, Article XVII -Rehabilitation Act of 1973 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requi�reme�nts of Section,504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 US.C. §794, as, amended, whiich promides that no otherwise qualified handicapped indMdual in the United S,tates will, solely by reason of the handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or aicti'\Alty recei\Ang, Federal financial assistance. These requirements pertain to the p,ro,msion of benefits or ser\Aces as well as to employment, Article XVIII -Limited English Pro'fidency� All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of Execut1w Order 13166, lmpro\�ing Access to SeNces for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of limited English prolficiency (LEP), To ensure compliance with Title VI, recipients must take reasoinable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs., Meaningful access may entail providing language assistance i where necessary. Recipients are encouraged to consider the need for language sier\Aces for sier\Ace�s, including oral and written translation, LEP persons ser\ed or encountered both,in de\.eloping budgets and in conducting programs and acti\Aties. Foir assis,taince and,information https-.Heser\Aces.fen,ia.g ov/FernaFireGrant/fireg rantfjsp/g�eneral/access—ap�plicaitiiondo?org ld=459181%40%4062863773&appld=5 363 9 4%40%4031.,. 7/10, 2/27/20,14 Assistance to Firefighters Grant P�rog ram regarding LEP obligations, go to http,,//vwm.,Iep.g�olv. Article XIX -Anima I Welfare Act of 1966 Al�l recipients of financial'assistance will comply with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S,.C. §2131 e,t seq,), which requires t'hat minimum standards of care and treatment be pro\A:ided for vertebrate animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported,commercially, or exhibited to the public. Recipients must establish appropriate policies and procedures for the humane care and use of animals, based;on the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and compily with the Public Health SeNce Policy and Gowmment Principles Regarding the Care and Use of Animals. Article XX -Clean Air Act of 1970 and Clean Water Act of 197'7 Al�l recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. §7401 et seq. and Executi\�e Order 11738, which pro\Ades for the protection and enhancement of the quality of-the nation's air resources to promote public health and welfare and for restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters is considered research for other purposes. Article XXI -Protection of Human,Subjects All recipients of financial assistance!will comply with the requirements of the Federal regulations at 45 CFR Part 46, which requires that recipients comply with applicable pro\Asions,/Iaw for the protection of human su�bjects for purposes of research. Recipients must also comply with the requiremients in DHIS Man,ag�emient Directl\oe 026-04, Protection of Human Subjects, prior t o,implementing any work,with human subjects. For purposes of 45 CFR Part 46, research means a systematic imp'stigation, inc,luding research, de\,ellopment, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowl�edge. Acti\Aties,that meet this definition constitute research for purposes ofthis policy) whether or not they are conducted or s,upported under a program that is considered research for other purposes. The regulations specify add�iti�oinal protections for research in\,ol\Ang human fet uses, pregnant women, and neonates (S,ubpart B); prisoners (Subpart C)- and children (Subpart D�). The use of autopsy materials is g;lo\,erned by applicable State and local law and is not directly regulated'by 45 CF'R Part 4,6. Article XXIII -National Environmental Policy,Act(NEPA)of 19691 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of the National En\Aronmental Policy Act (NEPA),as amended, 4,2 U.S.C. §4331 et seq., which estab�lishe!s nationa,l policy goals and procedures to protect and enhance the emAronment, including protection agai�n�s,t natural d;isasters, To comply with NEPA for its grant-supported acti\Aies, DHS requi�res the environmental aspects of construction grants (and certain no�n-c,onst,ruliction projects as specified by the Component and award�ing office)to,be re\Aewed'and evaluated before finail action on the application. Article XXIII -National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of Section 1306(c)of the National Flood Insurance Act, as amended, which p�ro\Ades for benefit payments under the Sitandard Flood Insurance Policy for demolition or relocation of a structure insured under the Act that is located along the shore of a lake or other body of water and that,is certified by an,appropriate State or local land use autho�rity to be subject to imminent col!lai,pse or subsidence as a result of erosion or undermin,in�g caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels. These regu�lati�oins are codified at 44CFR Part 63. Article XXIV -Flood Distaster Protection Act of 19713 All recipients of financial assis,tance will::comply with the requirements, of the Flood Disaster Protection,Act of 1973, as amended (42 U�S.C. § 4001 et seq.), which pro\Ad�es that no Federal financial assistance to acquire, modernize, or construct property may be pro\Aded in identified flood-prone communities in the United States, unless, the community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and flood i�n�surance is purchased with,in one year of the identif cation. The flood insurance purchase requirement applies to both public and private applicants for DHS support. Lists, of flood prone areas that are,eligible for flood insurance are publisihied in the Federal Register by FEMA. Article XXV-Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act of�1990 All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of Executi\,e Order 1199�0, whiich,piro\Adlies that federally funded construction and impro%ements minimize the destruction, loss, or degradation of wetlands. The Executive Order piro\Ade!s that, i�n,furtherance of Section 101(b)(3)of NEPA (42 U.S.C. §4331(b)(3)), Federal agencies, to the extent permitted by law, must aw�id undertaking or assisting with,new construction located in wetlands unless the head of the agency finds that there is no practicable alternatkie to such cons,truction, and that the proposed action, includes all practicable measures to minimize harm to wetlands that may result from such use. �In making this finding, the head of the agency may take into account economic, en\Aronmental, and other pertinent factors. The public disclosure requi:rement described above also pertains to early piub�lic re\�iew of any plans or proposals for new construction in wetlainds. This is codified at �44 CFR Part 9. Article XXVI -USA Patriot Act of 20101 All,recipients of financial assistance wil�l comply with the requ�iremen,ts of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Pro\Ading Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act ('USA PATRI�O,T Act),, which amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175-175c. Among otherthings, it prescribes criminal penalties for possession:of'iany biological agent, toxin, or delivery system of a type or in a quantity that is not reasonably justified by a prophylactic, protective, bona fidle research, or other peaceful purpose. The act also establishes restrictions on access to specified,materials. "Restricted persons,"as de�fined by the act, m�ay not possess, ship,, transport, or receive any biological agent or�toixin that is listed as a select agent. https://e,serNAces.fema.gov/FemaFireGranit/fireg rantfjsp!/g eneral/access—appil�icationdo:?org ld=459� 181%40%4062863773&appld=53 6 319 4%40%4031 8/10 2/27120,14 Assistance to Fi refi g hters Grant Prog ram https://es,er\A ces.fen-a g ov/F en-oF i reG rant/fi reg rantfj s p/g e!nera I/alccess—appl i cation.do?org Id=4591-3 1%40%4062863773&appld=5 36394%401%4031... 9/10 2/27/2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program FEDERAL,EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OBLIGATING DOCUMENT FOR AWARD/AMENDMENT 1.AGREEVIENT NO 2.AMENDMENT NO�. 3.RECIPIENT NO, 4.TYPEOFACTION 5,.CONTROLNO, EM-2013-FK00820 0 75-600,0528 AWARD W4' 49N 6.RECIPIENT NAIVE AND ADDRESS 7.ISSUING OFFICE AND ADDRESS 8.PAY I 1 OFFICE AND ADDRESS Fort Worth Fire Department Grant Progran-s Directorate FB\AA,Financial Servic,es,Branch 1000,Throckn-orton 500 C Street,S,W. 500 C Street,S.W., Room 723 Fort Worth Washington DC,20,472 Washington DC,20472 Texas,,76102-6312 POC-.Nikole Johnson 9.NAME OF RECIPIENT PROJ ECT PHONE NO, 101.NAME OF PROJECT COORDINATOR PHONE NO. OFFICER 8173926817 Catherine Patterson 1-866-274-09610 Cynthia Tyree 11.EFFECTIV E DATE OF THIS 12.METHOD OF 13.ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMEN`T 14.PERFORMANCE PERIOD ACTION PAYMENT Cost Sharing Frorn,16-MAY-14 To:15-MAY-16 16-WY-14 SF-270 Budget Ftriod From:21-OCT-13 T6:30-SEP-14 15®DESCRIPT10N OF AC 71ONN a.(indicate funding data for aw ards or financial changes) PROGRAM NAIVE CFDA NO. ACCOUNTING DATA PRIOR TOTAL A MOUNT AWARDED THIS CURRENT TOTA L CUK/1VIU1LATK/E ACRONYM (ACCS CODE) AWARD, ACTION AWARD NON- XXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXX- +OR FEDERAL XXXX-X COW%4TIVIENT SAFER 917'.083, 2,1014-M-C21 I-8431010010-41011-D, $0,00 $3,38,9,040.00 $3,389, 40.00 $0.00 TOTALS $0.00 $3,3891040.00 $3,3,89,040.00 $0.00 b.To describe changes ether than fur ding data or financial changes,attach schedule and check here!. N/A 16a.FOR I'ON PROGRAMS: RECIPIENT IS REQUIRE)TO SIGN AND RE7`URN THREE(3)CORES OF THIS DOCUMENT TO FEMA(See Block 7 for address) SAFER recipients,are not required to sign and l iretuirn copies of this document.Flow ever',recipients should print and keep a copy of this docurnen't for their records, 16b.FOR DISASTER PROGRAMS:RECIPIENT IS NOT RE-QUIRE)TO SIGN This assistance is subject to terms and conditions,attached to this aw and notice or by incorporated reference in program,legislation cited above. 17.,RECIPIENT SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Title) DATE N/A N/A 11 8.FIEIVIA SIGNATORY OFFICIA L(Name and Title) DATE Rosalie Vega 27-JAN-14 Go Back https,//ese!rNAces.fem.g ov/Fem;aFireGrant/fireg rantfj sp/g eneral/access—aplpl i cation.do?org ld=459181%40%4062863773&appld=536 %40%403-- 10/10 ANNUL AN r I rt Ulty of Fort Worth,, Texas ^A910L Amobb. a - a mayor and %,ouuncil Communication COUNCIL ACTION.* Approved on 10/29/20,13 Ordinance No.21015-10-2013 DATE; Tuesday,October 29, 201.3 REFERENCE NO-,- **C-26539 LOG NAME, 36SAFERGRANT2014 SUBJECT* Auffion*. Application for a Fiscal Year 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant from the U.S.Department of Homeland Security for the Fire yep artment and Approve Acceptance,if' Awarded, in the Amount Up to,$3,3819,040 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL CO,UNCH, DISTRICTS) KECQMBNDAT1ON,. It is recommended that the City Council 1. Authorize the application for a,Fiscal Year 2014 Staff"n for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fort Worth Fire Department in the 01 amount up to$3,,389,040.00 to fund the restoration of twenty—four firefighter positions that were eli'rm'nated for Fiscal Year 2 14. 2.,Authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with U.S.Department o�f Homeland Security, 'if the grant is awarded, for the total amount of the award;and ly 3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations 'in the Grants pri Fund in the amount of$3,389,040.00, subject,to receipt of the grant. 121SCUSSION, The City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2014 budget eErm"nated 24 firefighter positions. The reduction in force resulted in the number of civil service positions within the department declining from 81 to 88,4.The Department of Homeland Security awards Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER) grants to fund fire departments that have experienced firefi ghter layoffs,,have pending firefighter layoffs,or have eliminated vacant positions due to funding reductions.The performance period of the grant is 24 months. The allowable costs funded by the grant consist of salary and associated benefits (payroll expenses). No,match is required. However., grant recipients must agree that no further reductions in staff will occur during the two year grant funding cycle. If awarded, this grant will allow the Fire Department to reinstate all 24 positions eliminated during the Fiscal Year 2014 budget process. The Financial Management Services Director certifies,that upon approval of the above recommendations,and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds,will be available in the operating budget as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. ", CENIERSOo IQ fun&A%:ounj&r, EHQM-EMWAg&oUnj&enters, CERTIFICATIONS,-, SwaWttw fQr ,r N I� 0 Charles * s (6199) Rudy Jackson (6801 Additional Rudy Jackson 1 ATIACIUMMS 1. 36 aAMR-QBwAjNj Z0j4,AQI4.jgc