HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17545-05-2007Ordinance No 17545-05-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $13 619.20 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING GRANT FROM
THE STATE OF TEXAS GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY
PREPAREDENESS PROGRAMS IN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE,
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2006-2007 and
in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $13 619.20 subject to receipt of the Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Planning Grant from the State of Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management, for
the purpose of funding the enhancement of hazardous materials preparedness programs in the Emergency
Management Office.
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 remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 17142 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 appropriations, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. May 15, 2007
Page 1 of 10
Contract Number 07-DEM-LEPC- 12
AGREEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PLANNING GRANT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
PARTIES
Pursuant to the authority of TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 418 043 and 418 044 and/or §
791 011 this agreement for a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning grant is
made by and between the State of Texas acting by and through the Texas Department of
Public Safety Governor's Division of Emergency Management, hereinafter called the 'STATE,
and Fort Worth-Tarrant County hereinafter referred to as the 'COUNTY" serving as a fiscal
agent for the Fort Worth-Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS the STATE has no programmed resources to implement this requirement of federal
law and
WHEREAS the STATE will receive funds from the United States Department of Transportation
(DOT) to accomplish the tasks detailed in this agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, the STATE and the COUNTY in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein do mutually agree as follows.
The COUNTY agrees to perform hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning activities in
connection with the project as stated in the Articles to follow and outlined hereafter and for having
rendered such services the STATE agrees to pay to the COUNTY compensation for these services
as set out in this agreement. All services performed under this agreement shall be performed under
the supervision of the State Coordinator Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM)
represented by the Hazardous Materials Training Officer as the STATE project officer
Page 2 of 10
1 CONTRACT PERIOD
This agreement shall become effective upon the date of final execution by the STATE and shall be
completed by _August 31, 2007 unless terminated in a manner defined herein
2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY
The COUNTY shall
A. Complete the following project:
The goal of the Tarrant County LEPC for Fiscal Year 2007 is to utilize it's vast membership
and these grant funds to continue educating our first responders and citizens in chemical
emergency preparedness, but more specifically in the area of gas wells and pipeline
emergencies.
B Provide the STATE the following deliverables
1) Monthly progress reports as outlined in Section 6 below
2) Monthly financial reports as outlined in Section 6 below
3) A final project report as outlined in Section 6 below together with a copy of
public education products
4) A copy of any contract between Fort Worth-Tarrant County and any vendor for
products or services related to the project as stated in Section 2 above
3. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE
The STATE shall provide planning assistance to the COUNTY in the form of guidance so the
COUNTY can timely complete the deliverables listed above
4 COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. The estimated total approved cost of the project which is the subject of this grant is.
Thirteen thousand six hundred nineteen dollars and twenty cents ($13 619.20)
B The maximum amount payable by the STATE under this agreement is
Ten thousand eight hundred ninety five dollars and thirty-six cents ($10 895.36)
C The COUNTY shall provide a cash or soft match of at least 20% of the total
project cost or at least:
Two thousand seven hundred twenty three dollars and eighty-four cents ($2 723.84)
Page 3 of 10
The soft match may include any of the following expenses that are reasonable
allowable and allocable to the project.
1) Salaries fringe benefits, per diem housing or travel expenses incurred by any person
other than a government employee while attending training classes or involved in
program activities.
2) Private contributions such as corporate contributions of facilities or services such as
free classroom space
3) Voluntary contributions such as firefighter support, emergency personnel support,
and the time of any LEPC member
4) Equipment or facilities used for exercises, whether public or private
5) Facility space necessary to conduct activities for the grant program
6) University students volunteering time to aid in collection of data.
D To receive reimbursement for allowable costs the COUNTY shall submit as attachments
to the monthly financial report an original and four copies of all invoices or receipts along
with copies of canceled checks or other proof of payment for each invoice or receipt to
the STATE for expenses paid by the COUNTY during the month covered by the report.
E. The COUNTY shall furnish all equipment, materials and supplies required to perform the
project, which is the subject of this grant.
F All payments to the COUNTY shall be made when the COUNTY and a valid invoice or
receipt pays expenses and proof of payment for each expense is submitted to the
STATE. The total amount of the grant will be paid when all deliverables have been
received and paid for by the COUNTY
G The STATE shall make payment to the COUNTY within thirty (30) days from receipt of
the COUNTY reimbursable expenses provided the request for payment is properly
prepared, executed and documented
H The COUNTY agrees to spend the average of the COUNTY Local Emergency Planning
Committee expenditure for planning activities for the past two years in addition to the
COUNTY twenty percent (20%) cost match for this grant.
Page 4 of 10
5 INITIATION OF PROJECT WORK
The COUNTY shall not begin the work outlined herein until final execution of this
agreement by the STATE
6. INSPECTION OF WORK AND PROGRESS REPORTING
A. The COUNTY shall from time to time during progress of the work defined herein confer
with the STATE. The STATE's project officer has the right to inspect work being performed
pursuant to this agreement in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The COUNTY
shall prepare and present such information and data as may be pertinent and necessary
or as may be requested by the STATE in order to evaluate the progress of the work to be
performed by the COUNTY
B The COUNTY project officer shall render required reports to the STATE's
project officer including
1) Commencing with March 2007, monthly progress reports in the format outlined in
Attachment 1 to this agreement. Reports should be dispatched not later than the
20th of the month following that which the progress report covers
2) Commencing with March 2007, monthly financial reports with supporting
documentation in the format outlined in Attachment 2 to this agreement. Reports
should be mailed not later than the 20th of the month following that which the
financial report covers
3) Not later than September 15. 2007, a final project report, which shall summarize
the work, performed on the project and accomplishments and a final financial
report with all remaining invoices for reimbursement, supported by appropriate
documentation of expenses
Monthly progress reports and the final project report may be submitted by mail
facsimile or a-mail Financial reports which require original supporting
documentation and the final project report must be sent by mail or courier
7 TERMINATION
A. This agreement may be terminated by any of the following conditions
1) By mutual agreement and consent of both parties.
2) By the STATE upon written notice to the COUNTY as consequence of the COUNTY
failure to perform the services herein in a satisfactory manner and within the limits
provided with proper allowances being made for circumstances beyond the control of
the COUNTY as determined in good faith and reasonable business judgment by the
STATE
Page 5 of 10
3 By the STATE for reasons of it's own and not subject to the mutual consent of the
COUNTY upon not less than ten (10) days written notice to the COUNTY
4 By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein.
B Should the STATE terminate this agreement as herein provided no expenses except
those due and payable at the time of termination shall thereafter be paid to the COUNTY
Payment for the work at the time of termination shall be based upon work completed at
that time
C The termination of this agreement and payment of any amount in the settlement as
prescribed herein shall extinguish all rights, duties obligations and liabilities of the STATE
and the COUNTY under this agreement.
8 DISPUTES
The COUNTY shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative
issues arising out of procurement made by the COUNTY in support of this grant program Any
disputes concerning the work or obligations defined herein or additional costs or any non-
procurement issues shall be settled at the sole discretion of the Department of Public Safety
9 INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent authorized by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas the COUNTY
shall indemnify and hold harmless the STATE, its officers and employees from all third party
claims for injury to or death of persons and damage to or loss of physical property directly
due to activities of itself its agents contractors officers or employees performed under this
agreement and which result from the negligence or willful misconduct of the COUNTY or of
any person employee by the COUNTY The COUNTY shall also indemnify and hold harmless
the STATE its officers and employees from any and all expenses including attorney fees
which might be incurred by the STATE its officers and employees as a result of such activities
by the COUNTY its agents contractors officers and employees
10 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The COUNTY shall comply with all federal state and local laws, statutes ordinances, rules,
regulations and the orders and decrees of any court, or administrative bodies or tribunals in
any manner affecting the performance of this agreement.
Page 6 Of 10
11 ASSURANCES
The COUNTY assures that no person shall on the grounds of race creed color handicap
national origin gender political affiliation or beliefs be excluded from be denied benefit of
or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part
under this agreement. Incorporated by reference the same as if specifically written herein
are rules regulations and all other requirements imposed by law including but not limited
to compliance with those pertinent rules and regulations of the State of Texas and those of
United States agencies providing funds to the State of Texas
To the extent it applies COUNTY/COUNTY shall comply with Texas Government Code
Chapter 783 1 TAC 5 141 et seq and the Uniform Grant Management Standards State
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Section III
Subpart B §_ 14 (Attached as Attachment 3")
12 AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The COUNTY hereby agrees to comply with the requirements specified in the Single Audit
Act, 31 U S C §§ 7500 et seq (Supp 1999) (Public Law 104-156) as applicable
13 WRITTEN MODIFICATION
No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall become valid unless in writing
and signed by both parties
14 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Grantee agrees to comply with all provisions of Executive Order No 11246
(September 24 1965) and of the rules regulations and relevant Orders of the
Secretary of Labor
15 RIGHTS IN DATA
A. The term 'subject data as used in this agreement means recorded information whether
or not copyrighted, that is delivered or specified to be delivered under this Agreement.
The term includes graphic or pictorial delineations in media such as drawings or
photographs audio-visual recordings such as films or videotapes text in specifications
or related performance or design-type documents machine forms such as punched
cards magnetic tape or computer memory printouts, and information retained in
computer memory
1) Examples of 'subject data" include but are not limited to engineering drawings
and associated' lists, specifications standards, process sheets manuals technical
reports catalog item identifications and related information
2) The term does not include financial reports, costs analysis and similar
information incidental to program administration
Page 7 of 10
B With respect to all subject data first produced in the performance of this Agreement,
DOT reserves aroyalty-free non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce
publish or otherwise use and to authorize others to use for Federal Government
purposes
1) Any work developed under the grant, sub-grant, or third party contract,
irrespective of whether or not a copyright has been obtained and
2) Any rights of copyright to which the Grantee sub-grantee or third-party
contractor purchases ownership with DOT assistance
C When DOT provides assistance to a Grantee for a program involving emergency
planning and training it is DOT's intent to increase the body of transportation
knowledge rather than to limit the benefit of the program to the parties to the
agreement. Therefore the Grantee that has received assistance to support research
financed under the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (49 U S C
Section 5101 et. seq) understands and agrees that, in addition to the rights set forth in
sub-section 15 8 of this Agreement, DOT may make available to any DOT Grantee
sub-grantee sub-recipient, third-party contractor or third party subcontractor either
DOT's license in the copyright to the 'subject data" derived under this agreement.
D The Grantee must indemnify save and hold harmless DOT officers, agents, and
employees acting within the scope of their official duties against any liability including
costs and expenses resulting form any willful or intentional violation by the Grantee of
proprietary rights copyrights, or right of privacy arising out of the publication translation
reproduction delivery use or disposition of any data furnished under this agreement.
E. Nothing contained in this clause implies a license to DOT under any patent or can be
construed as affecting the scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to DOT
under any patent.
F Subsections 15 B through 15 D of this document are not applicable to material furnished
to the Grantee by DOT and incorporated in the work furnished under the Agreement,
provided that the Grantee identifies the incorporated material when the work is delivered
G If the program which is the subject of this agreement, is not completed for any reason
whatsoever all data developed under that program becomes subject data as defined in
Subsection 15.A of this Agreement and must be delivered as DOT may direct.
H The requirements of Subsections 15.A through 15 G of this document must be included
in all third-party contracts of the Grantee under this program
16 THE GRANTEE AGREES
Page 8 of 10
A. To comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 5 U S C § 552a and
implementing regulations when performance under the program involves the design
development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to be operated by the
Grantee its third-party contractors subcontractors subgrantees or their employees to
accomplish a DOT function
B To notify DOT when the Grantee or any of its third-party contractors, subcontractors
sub-grantees sub-recipients or their employees anticipate operating a system of records
on behalf of DOT in order to implement the program if such system contains information
about an individual's name or other identifier assigned to the individual The Grantee
may not use a system of records subject to the Act in performing this Agreement until the
necessary and
applicable approval and publication requirements have been met. The Grantee its third-
party contractors subcontractors sub-grantees and their employees agree to correct,
maintain disseminate and use such records in accordance with the terms of the Act,
and to comply with all applicable terms of the Act;
C To include in every solicitation and in every third-party contract, sub-grant, when the
performance of work under that proposed third-party contract, sub-grant or sub-
agreement may involve the design development, or operation of a system of records on
individuals to be operated under that third-party contract, sub-grant, or to accomplish a
DOT function a Privacy Act notification informing the third party contractor or sub-
grantee that it will be required to design, develop or operate a system of records on
individuals to accomplish a DOT function subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 5 U S C §
552a and applicable DOT regulations and that a violation of the ACT may involve the
imposition of criminal penalties and
D To include the text of subsections 16.A through 16 C in all third-party contracts and sub-
grants under which work for this Agreement is performed or which is awarded pursuant
to this Agreement or which may involve the design development, or operation of such a
system of records on behalf of DOT
17 DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
The Grantee must obtain from its third-party contractors subcontractors and sub
grantees the certification required by 49 CFR Part 29
18 FALSE OR FRADULENT STATEMENT OF CLAIMS
The Program Fraud Civil Remedies found in 49 C F R. Part 31 apply to this program The
Grantee acknowledges that if it makes a false fictitious or fraudulent claim statement,
submission or certification to DOT in connection with this program DOT has the right to
pursue and impose on the Grantee civil and criminal penalties
19 The recipient agrees that it and its contractors sub-contractors employees and
representatives will comply with all applicable provisions of 49 CFR 48 49 CFR
Page 9 of 10
11 O and any amendment to this agreement.
20 PROJECT OFFICERS
The project officers for this agreement are
A. For the STATE.
Name Comet Russell
Training & Exercise Unit Supervisor
Governor's Division of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Public Safety
Address PO Box 4087
Austin Texas
78773-0225
Telephone (512) 424-2197
Fax: (512) 424-5647
E-mail comet.russell@txdps state tx.us
B For the COUNTY
Name Summer Wilhelm
Tarrant County Grant Manager
Address. 1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth Texas 76102
Telephone (817) 392-6171
Fax: (817) 378-6180
E-mail summer Wilhelm@fortworthgov org
21 SIGNATORY AUTHORITY
The undersigned signatory for the COUNTY hereby represents and warrants that he/she is an
officer of the organization for which he/she has executed this agreement, and that he/she has
executed this agreement, and that he/she has full and complete authority to enter into this
agreement on behalf of the COUNTY
Page 10 of 10
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be
executed in duplicate effective the date of the last signature to this agreement.
FOR THE STATE
Texas Department of Public Safety
Name of Agency
FOR THE COUNTY
Fort Worth-Tarrant County
Name of Jurisdiction
BY
Authorized Signature
Oscar Ybarra
Printed Name
Chief of Finance
Title
Date
Authorized Signature
Printed Name
Title
Date
Fiscal Year 2007
Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness
Planning Grant
ASSURANCES
CERTIFICATIONS
Page 1 of 2
APPENDIX A
CERTIFICATION
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988
The recipient certifies that it will provide adrug-free workplace by'
1 Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture distribution
dispensing possession course of a controlled substance is prohibited in the recipient's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition
2 Establishing adrug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
A. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace
B The recipient's policy of maintaining adrug-free workplace
C Any available drug counseling rehabilitation and employee assistance
programs and
D The penalties that may be imposed on employees for drug abuse violations occurring in
the workplace
3 Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of
the project be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a)
4 Notifying each employee in the statement required by paragraph that, as
a condition of employment under the award the employee must:
A. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
B Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation
occurring in the workplace no later than 5 days after such conviction
5 Notifying the Award Official within 10 days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d) 2,
from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction
6 Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)2 with respect to any employee who is so convicted
A. Appropriate personnel action against such an employee up to and including
termination or
Page 2 of 2
B Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal State or
local health law enforcement, or other appropriate agency
7 Making agood-faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1 2, 3 4 5 and 6
Place of Performance
Street address
COUNTY COUNTY
State, Zip Code
Date
Fort Worth Tarrant County by'
(Name of Grant Recipient)
(Signature of Authorized Official)
Page 1 of 1
APPENDIX B
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
TRAINING AND PLANNING GRANTS
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE. WITH GOVERNMENT-WIDE
GUIDANCE ON LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS
(31 U S.C 1352)
The Fort Worth-Tarrant County
(Grant Recipient)
Certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the Grant
Recipient, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency a Member of Congress and officer or employee of Congress or an employee or
a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making
of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency a
member of Congress an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the
Grant Recipient shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, 'Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying in accordance with its instructions.
3 The Grant Recipient shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all sub awards at all tiers (including subcontracts sub grants and
contracts under grants loans and cooperative agreements) and that all sub recipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making
or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352 Title 31 U S Code Any person who
fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10 000 for
such failure
Date
Fort Worth-Tarrant County by•
(Name of Grant Recipient)
(Signature of Authorized Official)
Page 1 of 2
APPENDIX C
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE
VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the 'Recipient") HEREBY AGREES THAT as a
condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation it
will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 78 Stat. 252, 42 U S C 2000d-42 U S C
2000d-4 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations Department of Transportation Subtitle A. Office of the
Secretary Part 21 Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted Programs of the Department of
Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (hereinafter referred to as
the Regulations) and other pertinent directives to the end that in accordance with the Act,
Regulations and other pertinent directives no person in the United States shall on the grounds
of race color sex or national origin be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of
or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Recipient
receives Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation and HEREBY
GIVE ASSURANCE THAT it will promptly take any measures necessary to effectuate this
agreement. This assurance is required by subsection 21 7(a)(1) of the Regulations
More specifically and without limiting the above general assurance the Recipient
hereby give the following specific assurance with respect to the project.
1 That the Recipient agrees that each 'program and each 'facility" as defined in subsections
21 23(e) and 21 239(b) of the Regulations will be (with regard to a 'program") conducted or
will be (with regard to 'facility") operated in compliance with all requirements imposed by or
pursuant to the Regulations
2. That the Recipient shall insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids for work or
material subject to the Regulations and in adapted form in all proposals for negotiated
agreements.
The Recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 78 State
252, 42 U S C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
Department of Transportation Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary Part 21
Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation
issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure
that in regard to any
Page 2 of 2
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will
be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of race color sex or national origin in
consideration for an award
3 That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix B of this assurance in every contract
subject to the Act and the Regulations
4 That this assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which Federal financial
assistance is extended to the project.
5 The Recipient shall provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found
by the Secretary of Transportation or the official to whom he delegates specific authority to
give reasonable guarantee that it, other recipients subgrantees contractors subcontractors,
transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal financial assistance
under such program will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to the Act, the
Regulations and this assurance
6 The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with
regard to any matter arising under the Act, and Regulations and this assurance
THIS ASSURANCE is given in considerations of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all
Federal grants loans contracts property discounts or other Federal financial assistance
extended after the date hereof to the Recipient by the Department of Transportation and is
binding on it, other recipients sub-grantees, contractors, Sub-contractors transferees
successors in interest and other participants in the Department of Transportation Program The
person or persons who signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf
of the Recipients.
Date
Fort Worth-Tarrant County by~
(Name of Grant Recipient)
(Signature of Authorized Official)
Page 1 of 2
APPENDIX D
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE
VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
During the performance of this contract, the contractor for itself its assignees and successors
in interest (hereinafter referred to as the contractor") agrees as follows
Compliance with Regulations. The contractor shall comply with the Regulations to
nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation
(hereinafter 'DOT") Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 21 as they may be
amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) which are herein
incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
2. Nondiscrimination. The contractor with regard to the work performed by it during the
contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race color sex, or national origin in the
selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of
equipment. The contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the
discrimination prohibited by Section 21 5 of the Regulations, including employment
practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations
3 Solicitation for Subcontracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment
In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for
work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases
of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of
the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to
nondiscrimination on the grounds of race color sex, or national origin
4 Information and Reports. The contractor shall provide all information and information
required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to
furnish this information the contractor shall so certify to the State of Texas or the Research
and Special Programs Administration as appropriate and shall set forth what efforts it has
made to obtain the information
5 Sanctions for Noncompliance In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with
nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the State of Texas shall impose contract
sanctions as it or the Research and Special Programs Administration may determine to be
appropriate including but not limited to
Page 2 of 2
(a) withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor
complies and/or
(b) cancellation termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part.
6 Incorporation of Provisions The contractor shall include the provisions of
paragraphs (1) through (6) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials
and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued
pursuant thereto The contractor shall take such action with respect to any sub-
contract or procurements as the State of Texas or the Research and Special
Programs Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including
sanctions for noncompliance Provided however that in the event a contractor
becomes involved in or is threatened with litigation with a subcontract or supplier as a
result of such direction the contractor may request the State of Texas to enter into
such litigation to protect the interests of the State of Texas and in addition the
contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the
interests of the United States
Date
Fort Worth-Tarrant County
(Name of Grant Recipient) (Signature of Authorized Official)
Page 1 of 2
APPENDIX E
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH
TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The following clauses shall be included in all deeds licenses permits or similar instruments
entered into by the State of Texas
The [grantee licensee lessee permittee etc. as appropriate] for herself/himself his/her heirs,
personal representatives successors in interest, and assigns as a part of the consideration
hereof does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add as a covenant
running with the land"] that in the event facilities are constructed maintained or otherwise
operation on the said property described in this [deed license lease permit, etc.] for a purpose
for which a Department of Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose
involving the provision of similar services or benefits the [grantee licensee lessee permittee
etc.] shall maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other
requirements imposed pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Department of
Transportation Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary Part 21 Nondiscrimination of Federally-
Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 and as said Regulations may be amended
[Include in licenses leases permits etc.]*
That in the event of breach of the above nondiscrimination covenants State of Texas shall have
the right to terminate the [license lease permit, etc.] and to re-enter and repossess said land and
the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said [licenses lease permit, etc ]had never been
made or issued.
[Include in deeds]*
That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants State of Texas shall
have the right to re-enter said lands and facilities thereon and the above described lands and
facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of State of Texas
and its assigns
The following shall be included in all deeds licenses leases permits or similar agreements
entered into by State of Texas
The [grantee licensee lessee permittee etc. as appropriate] for herself/himself his/her
personal representatives successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration
hereof does hereby covenant and agree [in case of deeds and leases
Page 2 of 2
add as a covenant running with the land"] that (1) no person on the grounds of race color
sex, or national origin shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities (2) that in the construction of
any improvements on over or under such land and the furnishing services thereon, no person
on the grounds of race color sex, or national origin shall be excluded from the participation
in be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination and (3) that the
[grantee licensee lessee permittee etc.] shall use the premises in compliance with all other
requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Department of
Transportation Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary Part 21 Nondiscrimination in Federally-
Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and as said Regulations may be amended
[Include in deeds]*
'`Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a
clause is necessary in order to effectuate the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964
Date
Fort Worth-Tarrant County _ by'
(Name of Grant Recipient)
(Signature of Authorized Official)
Page 1 of 1
ATTACHMENT 1
HMEP PLANNING GRANT MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
LEPC
Jurisdiction acting as fiscal agent:
For the Month of
Project Progress During the Month.
(Should include a description of the work that has been performed, major purchases, if any and an
estimate of the percent of the project completed to date For projects that involve multiple tasks,
discuss each and indicate which tasks, if any are complete )
2. Problems Impeding Project & Actions Taken to Resolve Those Problems:
3 Planned Project Work for the Next Month
(Should include a description of work to be performed, major purchases planned, if any For projects
that involve multiple tasks, discuss each
4 Estimated Project Completion Date
Signature of Local Project Officer
Title of Local Project Officer
Page 1 of 1
ATTACHMENT 2
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FORMAT
HMEP PLANNING GRANT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
LEPC
Jurisdiction acting as fiscal agent:
For the Month of
1 Project Cost (from Grant Agreement) $
2. State Share (from Grant Agreement) $
3 Local Match Share (from Grant Agreement) $
4 Expenses previously submitted for State reimbursement $
5 State reimbursement requested this report $
Paid To Date Amount Purpose
(An original and four copies of valid invoices or receipts and proof of payment for expenses (in the
form of canceled checks, bills marked 'paid in full" or other proof) must be attached to this report in
order to receive state reimbursement for allowable expenses )
6 Local match expenditures incurred
(Local match may be a cash match or a soft match which could be one or more of the following:
A. Salaries, fringe benefits, per diem, lodging or travel expenses incurred by any person other than
a government employee while attending training classes or involved in program activities
B Public or private contributions of goods, such as paper or services, such as printing, at fair
market value.
C Voluntary contributions of labor by either public or private employees, valued at their normal rate
of pay
D Equipment used for exercises, whether public or private valued at its normal rental rate.
E. Facilities necessary to conduct activities for the grant program valued at market lease rates
F Students volunteering time, valued at prevailing minimum age.)
7 State Share balance (Line 2 [4+5]) $
8 Local Match Share balance (Line 3-6)
Signature of Local Financial Officer
Title of Local Financial Officer
ATTACHMENT 3
§ 14 State of Texas Assurances
Page 1 of 3
() Scope. In addition to federal requirements, state law requires number of assurances from applicants for
federal pass-through other state-appropriated funds. An attempt has been made below to list major state
and federal assurances. Generally, not all of these assurances will be reauired for any one rant However
it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all assurances required by the awardin~gency are
submitted.
The legal nstrument for awarding state funds must be consistent with the standards prescribed herein,
however these standard conditions or assurances may be ncorporated into contracts grant agreements by
eference rather than by being eproduced their entirety
(1) RELATIVES. A subgrantee must comply with T xas Government Code, Chapter 573 by ensuring that no
officer employee, or member of the applicant's governing body or of the applicant's contractor shall ote or confirm
the employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity the third degree of consanguinity to any
member of the governing body to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person.
This prohibition shall not prohibit the employment of a person who shall have been continuously employed for a
period of two years, or such other period stipulated by local law prior to the election appointment of the officer
employee, or governing body member related to such person in the prohibited degree.
(2) PUBLIC INFORMATION. A subgrantee must nsure that all information collected, assembled, or maintained
by the applicant relative to a project will be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law
(3) OPEN MEETINGS. A subgrantee must comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 which requires all
egular special, or called meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, xcept as otherwise provided by
law or specifically permitted in the Texas Constitution.
(4) CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS. A subgrantee must comply with Section 231 006, Texas Family Code, which
prohibits payments to a person who is in arrears on child support payments.
(5) HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY If the
subgrantee health, human ervices, public safety or law nforcement agency it will of contract with or sue a
license, certificate, or permit to the owner operator administrator of facility if the license, permit, or certificate
has been revoked by another health nd human services agency or public safety or law enforcement agency
(6) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. If the subgrantee is a law enforcement agency regulated by Texas
Occupations Code, Chapter 1701 it must be in compliance with all rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education pursuant to Chapter 1701 Texas Occupations Code must provide
the grantor agency with a certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards nd
Education that the agency is in the process of achieving compliance with such rules.
(7) ADMINISTRATION. When incorporated into grant award or contract, standard assurances contained in the
application package become terms conditions for receipt of grant funds. Administering state agencies and local
subrecipients shall maintain an appropriate contract administration system to insure that all terms, conditions, and
specifications are met. (See Section _.36 for additional guidance on contract provisions).
(8) SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE. A subgrantee must comply with the Texas Family Code, Section 261 101
which requires reporting of all suspected cases of child abuse to local law enforcement authorities and to the Texas
Department of Child Protective nd Regulatory Services. Subgrantees shall also nsure that all program personnel
re properly trained and aware of this requirement.
(9) NONDISCRIMINATION. Subgrantees will omply with all federal statutes elating to nondiscrimination.
These include but are not limited to• (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of ace, color or national origin, (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as
Page 2 of 3
amended (20 U S C. §§1681 1683 and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990• (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1974 as amended (42
U S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment
Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse, (f) the
Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, T atment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616),
as amended, relating to the nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, (g) §§523 and 527 of the
Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of
alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U S.C. §§3601 et eq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, ntal, or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination
provisions the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
(10) LABOR STANDARDS. Subgrantees will comply as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act
(40 U.S C §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U S.C. §§327 333), egarding labor standards for federally assisted construction
subagreements.
(11) DISPLACED PERSONS. Subgrantees will comply with equirements of the provisions of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646), which provide for fair and
equitable treatment of persons displaced whose property is acquired as a result of Federal federally assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
(12) POLITICAL ACTIVITY. Subgrantees will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act (5
U.S.C. §§7321 29), which limit the political activity of employees whose principal employment activities are funded
in whole in part with Federal funds.
(13) LABOR FAIR STANDARDS ACT. Subgrantees will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours
provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, as applicable.
(14) EPA VIOLATING FACILITIES. Subgrantees will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease,
supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the Environmental
Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating F ilities nd that it will notify the Federal grantor agency of the receipt
of ny communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used
in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA (EO 11738).
(15) FLOOD INSURANCE. Subgrantees will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section
102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Public Law 93-234 Section 102() requires the purchase of
flood insurance in communities where ch surance ilable as ndition for the ipt of ny Federal
financial assistance for construction acquisition proposed for use in any rea that has been identified by the
Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an rea having special flood hazards.
(16) ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS. Subgrantees will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514 (b) notification of iolating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738, ()protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990• (d) evaluation of flood hazards in
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988, (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved state management
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et eq. ); (f) nforrnity of
federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955 as
amended (42 U.S C §§7401 et eq. ); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974 as amended (P.L. 93-523); nd (h) protection of ndangered species nder the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended (P.L. 93-205).
(17) WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS. Subgrantees will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16
U S.C. §§1271 et eq.) elated to protecting components or potential components of the ational wild and scenic
ers system.
Page 3 of 3
(18) HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Subgrantees will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, amended (16 U S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification nd protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
(16 U.S C §§469a-1 et eq. ).
(19) ANIMAL TREATMENT. Subgrantees will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L.
89-544 amended, 7 U.S.C. §§2131 et eq.) pertaining to the care, handling, nd treatment of warm blooded
animals held for research, teaching, other activities supported by this award of assistance.
(20) LEAD-BASED PAINT. Subgrantees will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42
U.S.C. §§4801 et eq.) which prohibits the of lead-based paint in construction or ehabilitation of residential
structures.
(2l) SMOKING PROHIBITION. Subgrantees will comply with Public Law 103-277 also known as the Pro-
Children Act of 1994 (Act), which prohibits smoking within any portion of any indoor facility used for the provision
of services for children defined by the Act.
(22) TAXES. Subgrantees will comply with all federal tax laws and are solely sponsible for filing all equired state
and federal tax forms.
(23) COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS. Subgrantees will comply with all applicable equirements of all
other federal and state laws, executive orders, egulations, and policies governing this program.
(24) INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. The applicant certifies that is and its principals are eligible to participate and
have not been subjected to suspension, debarment, or similar ineligibility determined by any federal, state, or local
governmental entity nd it is of listed on state or federal government's terrorism watch list as described in
Executive Order 13224 Entities ineligible for federal procurement are listed at http.//www.epls. ov
(25) HIV/AIDS. Subgrantees must adopt and implement applicable provisions of the model HIV/AIDS work place
guidelines of the Texas Department of Health as required by the Texas Health and Safety Code, Ann., Sec. 85 001 et
eq
Date
Fort Worth-Tarrant County
(Name of Grant Recipient)
(Signature of Authorized Official)
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 5/15/2007 Ordinance No 17545-07 2005
DATE Tuesday May 15 2007
LOG NAME 02FY07HMEPG REFERENCE NO *C-22112
SUBJECT
Accept a Grant from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management for Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness Planning Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement; Approve and
Accept In-Kind Contribution from Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council•
1 Approve acceptance of a grant for $13 619.20 for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
Planning from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management;
2. Authorize the City Manager subject to grant receipt, to enter into a Grant Agreement with the State
Division of Emergency Management and adhere to the grant specifications
3 Approve and accept a contribution of in-kind labor from the Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning
Committee of up to $2,723 84 (20 percent match of the grant of $13 619 20) and
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $13 619.20 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Program is a federal grant provided to state
and local governments to improve their capability to prepare for and respond to hazardous materials
incidents by enhancing the implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
of 1986 (42 U S C 11001) The HMEP grant will help educate citizens about how to react to chemical
release incidents and support training for first responders in the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
The grant requires a match of 20 percent of the project budget, which can be satisfied through the provision
of in-kind labor The required 20 percent match of $2,723 84 will be provided by the members of the
Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning Committee in in-kind labor
Grant funds will be used to
1 Sponsor pipeline emergency training class for local responders.
2. Expand distribution of gas well/pipeline safety brochures.
3 Purchase a public education display
4 Sponsor attendance of several first responders to the 2007 HotZone Conference.
Logname: 02FY07HMEPG Page 1 of 2
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon award and receipt of the grant, approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated of the Grants Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 451952 002450198000 $10.895.36
GR76 488339 002450198000 2 723.84
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 002450198010 $10.895.36
GR76 517060 002450198020 2 723.84
Submitted for City Manager's Ofbce by_ Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head. Juan Ortiz (6173)
0
Summer Wilhelm (6171)
Additional Information Contact: Eric Carter (2877)
Logname 02FY07HMEPG Page 2 of 2