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Home My WebLink AboutContract 45786 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education ORIGINAL NORTH CENTRAL 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. C I. CONTRACTING PARTIES: corama NO. � M . The Funding Agency: North Central Texas Council of Governments Herein referred to as "NCTCOG" Funds Recipient: City of Fort Worth,TX Herein referred to as: "FUNDS RECIPIENT" II. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED For the Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education, 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 not to exceed: $67,990 (Sixty seven thousand nine hundred ninety dollars). The budget details are in Attachment C. IV. TERM OF CONTRACT This Interlocal Agreement is effective July 3, 2014 and shall terminate June 30, 2015. 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. iii 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 r� 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 N 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 t 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 Gy , ,,,ttw,. Code, Chapter 791. ()'FFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY i FE,WORTH 17 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROJECT FUNDS RECIPIENT North Central Texas Council of City of Fort Worth, Texas Governments Funding Agency Local Government Si nature Signature Mike Eastland Cf4Pt4Z e--S ✓ t �S Name Name . Executive Director LA&S i sfaN 7- CITY ✓y lr1/1UA 6 e'-9-. Title Title Date Date ft W 1 t JAr oe,1'w1D i. "1(,-,A1.rl`VY: e ity Secretary of F0 ®0 ® 4 ii I Grant Pmjeowumber1u-04-G1n CityufFortvVorth Compost Demo LIST OFATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT A. WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES ... ...........................1 ATTACHK8ENTB. SCHEDULE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND REPORTING.......................................2 ATTACHMENT C. BUDGET& DETAILED COST SHEETS....................... ...........................................4 ATTACHMENT D. SPECIAL PROVISIONS.......................................................................................... 12 Article 01. PURPOSE DF AGREEMENT............................................................................................... 12 Article 02. LIMITATIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.......................................................... 12 Article 03. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION.................................................................................................... 12 Article 04. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES........................................ -....................................... 13 Article 05. BUDGET CATEGORY ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................. 14 Article 06. PROJECT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.................................... .................................... 14 Article 07. PERFORMANCE MEASURES............................................................................................. 15 Article 08. IDENTIFICATION OF THE FUNDING SOURCE................................................................. 15 Article09. PERSONNEL --------------............................................................................ 15 Article10. TRAVEL................................................................................................................................ 10 Article 11. CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES.................................................................................................. 1S Article12. EQUIPMENT...................... .................................................................................................. 10 Article 13. CONTRACTUALEXPENGES................................ .............................................................. 18 Article14. CONSTRUCTION.................................................................................................................2O Article 15. OTHEREXPENSES------------------------------------.20 Article16. INDIRECT EXPENSES................................................................ ........................................21 Article 17. MATCHING SERVICES/CASH CONTRIBUTIONS..............................................................21 Article18. PROJECT CONTACTS ............................... ......................................... ..............................22 ATTACHMENT E. GENERAL PROVISIONS...................................... .................................................23 Article 01. ELIGIBLE PROJECT FUNDING RECIPIENTS....................................................................23 Article 02. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FUNDS RECIPIENT...................... ......................................23 Article 03. OVERSIGHT C}F SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM....................................24 Article 04. STANDARDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS.................. .......................................24 Article 05. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................28 Article 06. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS..........................................................................2Q Article 07. UNIFORM GRANT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACT...............................................20 Article08. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM......................................................................................................20 Article09. RELEASE OF CLAIMS................................................................ .......................................29 Article 10. ACCESEVEXAMI NATION OF RECORDS............................................................................2g Article11. AUDITS ....................................................... ........................................................................3U Article 12. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY.... ............................................................................3O Article 13. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, WASTE DISPOSAL AND MANIFESTS..........................30 Article 14. CONFLICTS (]F INTEREST........................................................... ... ...................31 Article 15. SURVIVAL[>F OBLIGATIONS.................. ............................................................31 Article 16. CONTRACTUAL COSTS......................... .... .. .....................................................31 Article 17. CHANGES TO |NTERLDCAL AGREEMENT.................... .......................................32 Article 18. SEVERAB|L|TY................................................... ... ............................................32 Article 19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.............. ................... ...............................................32 Article 20. CORRE8PONDENCE'--------------- -------------'33 Article 21. DATA AND PUBLICITY........................................................................................33 Article22. ASSIGNABILITY................................................................... ..............................33 Article 23. SU8AGREEPWENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS.......................... ......... ........................34 iii Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Article 24. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING STANDARDS....................................... ... ...................34 Article 25. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS................................................36 Article 26. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES...............................................................................................36 Article 27. STATUTES RELATING TO NONDISCRIMINATION...........................................................36 Article 28. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ........36 Article 29. SAFETY AND PROTECTION...............................................................................................36 Article 30. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.................................................................................36 Article31. FORCE MAJEURE...............................................................................................................36 Article 32. TERMINATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT................................................................37 DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................................................39 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.nctcog.org/envir/SEELT/funding/report forms.asp iv Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Attachment A. Work Program and Schedule of Deliverables 1. Execution of the Interlocal Agreement with the NCTCOG a. The City of Fort Worth executes the Interlocal Agreement. (June 2014) 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 September 2014 b. Complete all activities and expenditures by June 30, 2015 c. Complete Final Results Report, Final Reimbursement Request and Release of All Claims by July 31, 2015 3. Obtain bids and requisitions for improvements a. Four new compost bins (July 2014) b. Compost tea brewer (July 2014) c. Compost tea brewer demonstration kiosk (August 2014) d. Solar panels for kiosk (August 2014) e. Chipper/Shredder (July 2014) f. Signage (October 2014) g. Landscaping Services (October 2014) 4. Receive equipment and install a. Install new compost bins (November 2014) b. Install compost tea brewer in kiosk (November 2014) c. Install chipper/shredder (November 2014) d. Install new signage (November 2014) e. Complete landscaping work (November 2014) 5. Public Outreach Campaign: a. City of Fort Worth to promote a backyard composting campaign at the Compost Outpost by social media, water bill inserts, website and City cable channel. (November 2014— June 2015) 1 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 2014 and 2015. QUARTERLY DUE DATES FOR REPORTING PERIOD GRANT SUMMARY/RESULTS REPORT Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #1 June 5, 2014 through September 5, 2014 Due Monday , September 8, 2014 (13 Week Period) Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #2 September 8, 2014 through November 7, 2014 Due Monday, November 10, 2014 (9 Week Period) Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #3 November 10, 2014 through January 9, 2015 Due Monday, January 12, 2015 (9 Week Period) Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #4 January 12, 2015 through March 31, 2015 Due Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (11 Week Period) April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 (13 Week Period) Note: Must incur ALL EXPENDITURES and ALL ACTIVITIES COMPLETED by close of business 5:00 pm CENTRAL TIME Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Quarterly Grant Summary/Results Report #5 Original signatures required on all paperwork Due Friday, July 31, 2015 and submitted to NCTCOG at • Final Results Report 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011 • Final Reimbursements ATTENTION: LIZ ZECCKINE • Release of Claims By close of business 5:00 p.m. CENTRAL TIME. Reports continue on following page... 2 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education FUTURE REPORTS FY14/15 Grant Recipients: Information Needed for TCEQ Results Report After the June 30, 2015 deadline, grant recipients will also be asked to submit cumulative results from the start of project to include the remaining two months of the current biennium. July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015 A reminder notice will be sent to the grant recipient closer to the due date with a web link provided to assist with locating the proper reporting form. Due Thursday, September 3, 2015 FY14/15 Grant Recipients: Information Needed for TCEQ Follow Up Results Report (also known as the `Year Later Report') Due Friday, August 5, 2016 (Starting from September 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016) This report will be cumulative results. One year after completion of the project, upon NCTCOG request. Refer to Interlocal Agreement Article 06.Project Reporting Requirements 3 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Attachment C. Budget and Detailed Cost Sheets Note: This Budget information is taken directly from the Project Application. PROJECT FUNDING IN-KIND :BUDGET ITEM TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT SERVICES 1. Personnel/salaries $ $2500 $2500 2. Fringe benefits $ $ $0.00 3. Travel $ $ $0.00 4. Supplies $ $ $0.00 5. Equipment $48000 $ $48000 6. Construction $ $ $0.00 7. Contractual $5000 $ $5000 8. Other $14990 $ $14990 Total direct charges $67990 $2500 $70490 (sum of lines 1-8) 9. Indirect charges $ $ $0.00 Total Cost (sum of 1-9) $67990 $2500 $70490 LIST IN-KIND SERVICES HERE: In-kind or Matching Funds Contributions: $ 2,500 Local government contribution(s) through in-kind or matching,services is encouraged. 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. *City of Fort Worth Staff Time (100 hours) $2000 *Labor to install plumbing for on-site water $ 500 4 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. Click here to enter text. 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*: % * 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 have an approved cost allocation plan please enclose documentation of your approved indirect rate. 5 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. Click here to enter text. 6 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 # of Units Cost Per Unit Total Cost 7 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. $48000 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-year. All equipment purchases must be pre-approved by NCTCOG. Equipment(description, type, model, etc.) # of Units Cost per Unit Total Cost 15" Capacity Drum Style Brush Chipper 1 $48,000 $48,000 8 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 9 Grant Project Number 14-04-Gl0 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. $5000 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 Landscaping- Non Native Tree Removal $5,000 10 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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: $ Postage/delivery $ Telephone/Fax $ Utilities $ Printing/reproduction $ Advertising/public notices $10,000 Signage Compost Bin Signs @ $200 ea. 15 units= $3,000 Large Signs @ $3,500 ea. 2 units= $7,000 $ 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 $4990 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 # of Units Cost Compost Bins @$375 ea 4 $1500 Native Plants @ $4 ea 100 $400 Compost Tea Brewer @$750 ea 1 $750 Lumber for Tea Brewer Kiosk @$3.35/Board 400 $1340 Foot Solar Panels for Kiosk @$500 ea 2 $1000 $14990 TOTAL "Other" expenses, equal to the amount entered on Line 8 of the Budget Summary. 11 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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, Governor's 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: NCTCOG 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 NCTCOG within thirty (30) calendar days following termination of this Interlocal Agreement. NCTCOG 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. 12 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education This Agreement and all claims, suits, or obligations arising under or related to this Agreement are subject to and limited by the receipt and availability of funds which are received from the funding agencies by NCTCOG dedicated for the purposes of this 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. NCTCOG 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: 1. Copy of canceled check or bank transmittal showing entity paid the financial institution for the charge(s), 2. Copy of Invoice(s), 3. Copy of Purchase Order(s). Specific 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 period 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, NCTCOG 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. 13 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 during the last 14 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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/Salaries 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 allowed only for time during which the employee was employed and performing work under this Interlocal Agreement. 15 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. The FUNDS RECIPIENT is to provide signed timesheet(s) and check stub(s) or a general ledger that shows payout to each employee covered in 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 employed 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 outlined 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 NCTCOG 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 NCTCOG before purchase. Subject 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. Subject 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 normally expected useful life to support the purposes of this Interlocal Agreement whether or not the original projects or programs continue to be supported by state funds. 16 Grant Project Number 14-04-Gl0 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 under 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 used 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 no 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. 17 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 NCTCOG to request disposition instructions from the FUNDS RECIPIENT or, if NCTCOG is no longer administering a Regional Solid Waste Implementation Project Program, TCEQ. NCTCOG 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 NCTCOG 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. Sell the property and compensate TCEQ or, in the case of 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 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 less 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. 18 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. Article13. 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 are: 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. 19 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 20 i Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 g. Office space b. Telephone/Fax h. Basic office furnishings c. Utilities i. Legal costs d. Printing/reproduction j. Vehicle maintenance e. Advertising/Public notices k. Any others f. Signage 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, prior 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. 21 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 NCTCOG 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 Project Representative shall not be deemed to have authority to bind NCTCOG in contract unless NCTCOG'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. NCTCOG hereby designates the individual below as the person to give direction to the FUNDS RECIPIENT as Project Representative of NCTCOG: Sandra Barba, Environment& Development Planner North Central Texas Council of Governments Environment and Development Department P. O. Box 5888 Arlington, Texas 76005-5888 TEL (817) 608-2368 FAX (817) 695-9191 Email: sbarba(a_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: Project Representative Alternate Contact to Project Representative: Deborah J. Branch, Randy Acosta, Grants Specialist Resource Recovery Planner 818 Missouri Ave 4100 Columbus Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Fort Worth, Texas TEL (817) 392-6314 FAX (817) 392-2249 TEL (817) 392-5151 FAX (817) 392-5170 Email: Randy.Acosta @fortworthtexas.gov Email: Debbie.Branch @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 22 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. 23 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. 24 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 O, 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. 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 25 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education registration if it will receive less than 32,000 gallons or less 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 Management. 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 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. 26 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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/Illegal 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 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 27 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. Programs 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 NCTCOG 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. NCTCOG 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. 28 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. GOVT CODE ANN., §§783.001 et. Seq., and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards, 1 Texas Administrative Code JAC), §§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. 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 29 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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): • 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 arising 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 1V 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. 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. 30 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Article 14. Conflicts of Interest No 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. Such 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 UGMS. 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). 31 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. 32 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 NCTCOG 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 NCTCOG 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 NCTCOG. 33 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 written 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 Programs 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. 34 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. Projects Requirinq 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. Projects 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. Projects 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. Supplanting 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. 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. Use 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. 35 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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.C. §§ 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. Provided 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 36 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. No 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. NCTCOG 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 loss 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 settlement costs reasonably incurred by the FUNDS RECIPIENT relating to contracts entered into prior to the termination. 37 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. 38 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. 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. 39 3 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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. 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; 40 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education 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 during 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. Prior Approval: Documentation evidencing consent prior to incurring specific costs. Project: 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. Project 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. Share: 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. Subcontractor: 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. 41 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Supplies: 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. Suspension: (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 ensue. 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 obtained fraudulently or was otherwise illegal or invalid from inception. Unliquidated 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. Unobligated 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. 42 Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Appendices (Each form is not required for every project. Please use only those forms that are applicable to your specific grant.) I. SUMMARY/RESULTS REPORT OF GRANT-FUNDED PROJECT • STATUS OF COMPLETION OF WORK TASKS FORM • RESULTS REPORT FORMS ❑FORM 10a: LOCAL ENFORCEMENT ❑FORM 10b: LITTER/ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEANUP AND COMMUNITY COLLECTION EVENTS ®FORM 10c: SOURCE REDUCTION/RECYCLING ❑FORM 10d: LOCAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS ❑FORM 10e: CITIZENS COLLECTION STATIONS, SMALL REGISTERED TRANSFER STATIONS ❑FORM 1 Of: HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (attach a copy of the completed Data Information Form required to be submitted to TCEQ for each HHW collection activity) ❑FORM 10g: TECHNICAL STUDIES ❑FORM 1Oh: EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROJECTS (stand-alone projects) II. REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM plus SUPPLEMENTAL FORM(s) ❑FORM A Itemization Personnel/Salaries and Travel budget categories ®FORM B Itemization of Equipment and Construction Costs ❑FORM C Itemization of Contractual Expenditures ®FORM 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.nctcog.org/envir/SEELT/funding/report forms.asp 43 i Grant Project Number 14-04-G10 City of Fort Worth Compost Demo Project/Chipper/Education Enter text in each field below to update the header information. Grant Project Number 14-04-G00 Funds Recipient Project Title 44 City of Fort Worth., Texas Mayorand m~��NK��~"0 �~*�� 0��lN�k� NNN+�°�� | ��]�� Ql�N�w �� m�'m �mmm�� m*�� muw��NN n�*��mmxnmm��wmN�w��N��" ° . (�--��CDL��[�T1�� |�`'' ^ —` � �n8NO1�'��''{�r6��h�,,m��m�� 01��,��' , �.`DATE. Tuesday, March 04' 2014 REFERENCE NO.- ^^G48131 LOG NAME: 23NCTCO8-2O14SOUO'VyASTE-|MPLENiENTAT|DN SUBJECT: Authorize Application for and Acceptance of,-if Awarded, �n��mt�N�hC��|��V CouncUnf{}ovenlrneot�in the Amount of$I88.A15.00 for the2O14 Solid Waste 1mp/eU7entatioO-Grant Program,Authorize Use of Funds for In-Kind Match and Adopt Appropriation OrdinanGe(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: l' Authorize the application for and oe of, if awarded, the following grants from North Central Texas Council of Governments 2014 Regional Solid Waste Imp.lementation Grant Program: n. Increase Recycling Infrastructure{o the pmnuptof$R6.725,UD; b. Renovate and|cnprovea Compost [}emonshaUunsite 8t the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in the amount of 'QQUDU; u� Use Outreach and Education Programs to Change Attitudes about.Source RedQutk»o. Rouse and Recycling in the amount nf$122.20O.O0; 2 Aut,horize the use of funds from the Solid Waste Fund in the amount up to $21,406.00 as in-kind match for all three grants; and 3. Adopt the attached a_ppropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in thoE;ranteFund -inthaamourdupto $308�321.O0. oponreoebotnfanyora||fhho* graMtu. DISCUSSION: The Solid VVu8be Division of Code Compliance is applying for the following grants: Increase ReGVG1inq Infrastructure ($96,725.00) This grant project vNUbeneftreXidentsuf Fort Worth by providing recycling opportunities as they attend school, conduct business and enjoy recreational activities inFort Worth- It will offer reside[tsandVisitom recycling on the gnin Fort Worth, reinforcing recycling cd home and creating feedback loop fo.r recycling in all areas of life, The grant funds Will be used tn purchase recycling.containers. Partners on this project to increase nanyoUng infrastructure include.- ° Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department ° Fort Worth Schools ° Fort Worth Zoo Loguuine: 23NCTC0(}'20l4SDLID'W&8IE-IDdPLEMF_N1TAIfO}J l of • Will Rogers Memorial Center of the Fort Worth Public Events Department • Fort Worth City Hall Renovate and Improve a 110 acre Compost Demons-tration Site.atthe Fort Worth-Botanic Garden ($67,990:00) Over the past 10 years, changes at the compost outpost have lead staff to determine that it is best if the compost outpost was relocated '/ mile from its current location to a new location.adjacent to the Backyard Vegetable Garden -a demonstration garden that is open to the public throughout.the year with.over 5,000 school children visiting annually for school gardening programs.- Benefits of moving the compost outpost;, .: Location more visible to visitors Location is adjacent to all other Botanic Garden educational programs More accessible location for staff to drop off compostable materials and retrieve ready to use compost for the Garden Approximately 5,000 children visit the Backyard Vegetable Garden area during annual school programs Increased space for.conducting.group programs Better demonstration of how garden waste can be safely composted Use Outreach and Education Programs to Change Attitudes about Source Reduction, Reuse and Recycling ($1.22,200.00) Through an integrated marketing and education campaign this grant projectwill.faise awareness ofthe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)websites, local e-wa&te recycling opportunities and help reduce e-waste from being improperly disposed. This collaborative program will.build on each partners'existing programs and will develop opportunities to bring further awareness to recycling e-waste. Grant Project Partners*: 'Municipality Population ,Fort Worth — -- 777,992 _ Allen - -- ' 89,640 _ Arlington 375,600 Dallas1 241,162 !Denton 121,123 iGrand Prairie ! 181,824 !Irving 229,985 ;Lewisville 99,453 IPlano 272,068 Total !3,388,847 These communities are all members'of the Texas Product Stewardship Council which works to forward awareness of product stewardship programs such as TexasRecyclesComputers.org and TexasRecyclesTVs.org FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the-grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. Funds will be:made available by the Lobname: 23NNCTCOG-20.14 SOLID-WASTE--TNIPLFiNfENTATION Page 2 of 3 i Grantor after announcement uf the award. FUND CENTERS:(1) GR76 451409 0232037070-OG J206,105.00 (2)GR76 488339 023203707000 $21,406.00 12) GR76 522100 023203�56020 $21,4GO.00 CERTIFICATIONS:Submitted for City Manaqers Office by: Charles Daniels (6199) Ori-ginating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6J22) Additional Information Contact- Kim Mote (5153) Ordinance No..2.1 135-03-2014 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $308,321.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THREE GRANTS .FROM THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERN-MENTS 2014 SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROGRAM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PROJECTS TO INCREASE RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE, RENOVATE AND IMPROVE A COMPOST DEMONSTRATION SITE AT THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDENS AND TO USE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHANGE ATTITUDES ABOUT SOURCE REDUCTION, REUSE AND RECYCLING; .PROVIDING. FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS-: SECTION 1. That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 4n the Budget of the City Manager,there.shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriation in the Grants Fund in the amount of$308,321.00,subject to receipt of three grants from the North Central Texas.Council of Governments 20:14 Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program, for the purpose of funding projects to increase recycling infrastructure, renovate and improve a compost demonstration site at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and use outreach and education to change attitudes about source reduction, reuse and recycling. SECTION 2. That should any portion, section or part.of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a.-court.of competent jurisdiction,such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said rerrmaming provisions shall be and.remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20952-04-2013 and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except_in those instances where the provisions of this.ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and approp°riations, in which instance said.conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby.expressly repealed: SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take.effect upon adoption.. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY` Assistant City Attorney ary J.Kays rj ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:March 4,2014 M&C Review Page 1 of 3 Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas FORT Wouii C111`111 COUNCIL 'AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 31412014-Ordinance No. 21135-03-2014 REFERENCE ** 23NCTCOG-2014 SOLID- DATE: 3/4/2014 NO : G-18131 LOG NAME: WASTE-IMPLEMENTATION CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO NO SUBJECT: Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Multiple Grants from the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the Amount of$286,915.00 for the 2014 Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program, Authorize Use of Funds for In-Kind Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council 1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, the following grants from North Central Texas Council of Governments 2014 Regional Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program: a. Increase Recycling Infrastructure in the amount of$96,725.00; b. Renovate and Improve a Compost Demonstration site at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in the amount of$67,990.00; c. Use Outreach and Education Programs to Change Attitudes about Source Reduction, Reuse and Recycling in the amount of$122,200.00; 2. Authorize the use of funds from the Solid Waste Fund in the amount up to $21,406.00 as in-kind match for all three grants; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount up to $308,321.00, upon receipt of any or all three grants. DISCUSSION: The Solid Waste Division of Code Compliance is applying for the following grants: Increase Recycling Infrastructure ($96,725.00) This grant project will benefit residents of Fort Worth by providing recycling opportunities as they attend school, conduct business and enjoy recreational activities in Fort Worth. It will offer residents and visitors recycling on the go in Fort Worth, reinforcing recycling at home and creating a positive feedback loop for recycling in all areas of life. The grant funds will be used to purchase recycling containers. Partners on this project to increase recycling infrastructure include: Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department Fort Worth Schools Fort Worth Zoo Will Rogers Memorial Center of the Fort Worth Public Events Department Fort Worth City Hall Renovate and Improve a 110 acre Compost Demonstration Site at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden ($67,990.00) Over the past 10 years, changes at the compost outpost have lead staff to determine that it is best if the compost outpost was relocated '/2 mile from its current location to a new location adjacent to the Backyard Vegetable Garden - a demonstration garden that is open to the public throughout the year with over 5,000 school children visiting annually for school gardening programs. Benefits of moving the compost outpost: Location more visible to visitors http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=19547&councildate=3/4/2014 7/30/2014 M&C Review Page 2 of 3 Location is adjacent to all other Botanic Garden educational programs More accessible location for staff to drop off compostable materials and retrieve ready to use compost for the Garden Approximately 5,000 children visit the Backyard Vegetable Garden area during annual school programs Increased space for conducting group programs Better demonstration of how garden waste can be safely composted Use Outreach and Education Programs to Change Attitudes about Source Reduction, Reuse and Recycling ($122,200.00) Through an integrated marketing and education campaign this grant project will raise awareness of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) websites, local e-waste recycling opportunities and help reduce e-waste from being improperly disposed. This collaborative program will build on each partners' existing programs and will develop opportunities to bring further awareness to recycling e-waste. Grant Project Partners*: Municipality Population Fort Worth 777,992 Allen 89,640 Arlington 375,600 Dallas 1,241,162 Denton 121,123 Grand Prairie 181,824 Irving 229,985 Lewisville 99,453 Plano 272,068 Total 3,388,847 *These communities are all members of the Texas Product Stewardship Council which works to forward awareness of product stewardship programs such as TexasRecyclesComputers.org and Texas RecyclesTVs.org FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. Funds will be made available by the Grantor after announcement of the award. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers (1) GR76 451409 023203707000 $286,915.00 (1) GR76 5 $286,915.00 (MULTIPLE) 023203707XXX (2) GR76 488339 023203707000 $21,406.00 (2) GR76 522100 023203556020 $21.406.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Charles Daniels (6199) Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett(6322) Additional Information Contact: Kim Mote (5153) ATTACHMENTS http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp?ID=19547&councildate=3/4/2014 7/30/2014 M&C Review Page 3 of 3 23NCTCOG2014 SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION A014LC.docx http://apps.cfwnet.org/council 7/30/2014