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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 09-281 RESOLUTION NO. 09-281 WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has been notified by the Texas Department of Transportation that it is eligible to receive funding to assist in highway safety enforcement; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont recognizes that the safety and security of the motoring public is of paramount concern to the City; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont strives to enhance the safety of the motoring public; and, WHEREAS, grant funding through the Texas Department of Transportation would assist in enhancing the safety of the motoring public and reducing motor vehicle crashes which often result in loss of life or personal injury; and, WHEREAS,traffic safety enforcement and encouragement of safe driving habits are a significant goal of the Beaumont Police Department; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has been notified by the Texas Department of Transportation that it is eligible for federal reimbursement funding in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Five and 17/100 ($29,505.17) Dollars pursuant to the project titled "FY10 S.T.E.P. Waves"for occupant protection enforcement, education of the public and speeding enforcement; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has agreed to contribute Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 47/100 ($8,749.47) Dollars as its portion of the costs for the project titles "FY10 S.T.E.P. Waves" which are for the holidays Thanksgiving 2009, Valentine's Day 2010, Memorial Day 2010, and Labor Day 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manger of the City of Beaumont be, and is hereby, authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept the project "FY10 S.T.E.P. Waves" and take such action as necessary to implement the project which occurs between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager is authorized to accept and disburse the federal reimbursement grant funding in the amount not to exceed Twenty- Nine Thousand Five Hundred Five and 17/100 ($29,505.17) Dollars; and Take such other actions and execute such documents as may be necessary and appropriate to implement the purpose and objectives of the "FY10 S.T.E.P. Waves" project. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 22nd day of September, 2009. Mayor Becky Ames - e r. Texas Traffic Safety eGrants Fiscal Year 2010 Organization Name: City of Beaumont Police Department Legal Name: City of Beaumont Payee Identification Number: 17460002789023 Project Title: STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive ID: 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Period: 10/01/2009 to 09/30/2010 Page 1 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensiv. TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the Department and the, City of Beaumont hereinafter called the Subgrantee, and becomes effective then fully executed by both parties. For the purpose of this agreement, the Subgrantee is designated as a(n) Local Government. AUTHORITY: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 723, the Traffic Safety Act of 1967, and the Highway Safety Performance Plan for the Fiscal Year 2010. Project Title: STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive Grant Period: This Grant becomes effective on 10/01/2009 or on the date of final signature of both parties, whichever is later, and ends on 09/30/2010 unless terminated or otherwise modified. Total Awarded: $29,505.17 Amount Eligible for Reimbursement: $20,755.70 Match Amount: $8,749.47 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 2 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP -2010 WAVE Compre'lensive TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT The signatory of the Subgrantee hereby represents and warrants that she/he is an officer of the organization for which she/he has executed this agreement and that she/he has full and complete authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the organization. THE SUBGRANTEE THE STATE OF TEXAS Executed for the Executive Director and City of Beaumont Approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out orders, [Legal Name of Agency] established policies or work programs approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission By: ! By: [Authorized Signature] -[Dis rict Engineer Texas Department of Transportation] [Name] � [Name] [Title] '" AI Date: �. z 3•Q Date: Under the authority of Ordinance or Resolution Number (for local government): By. (If Applicable) Director, Traffic Operations Division Texas Department of Transportation (Not required for local project grants under$100,000.00) [Resolution Number] Date: 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 3 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comi. :ahensive Program Element Selection YEAR LONG 1 DWI DWI: Driving While Intoxicated F_ Speed Speed: Speed Enforcement F OP OP: Occupant Protection (Safety Belt and Child Safety Seat) I ITC ITC: Intersection Traffic Control WAVE Jurisdiction wide (DWI enforcement effort must be focused at locations DWI where there is an over-representation of alcohol-related crashes and/or DWI arrests) r Jurisdiction wine (Speed enforcement should be focused on areas where Speed there is at least a 50% noncompliance with the posted speed limits and/or a higher number of speed-related crashes) [_X OP Jurisdiction wide CMV F— Speed, OP CMV: Commercial Motor Vehicle; HMV: Hazardous Moving Violations and HMV Note: If a DWI component is selected above, an SFST letter is no longer required to be submitted with the proposal. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 4 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAW: Comprehensive General Information Project Title STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive How many years has your organization received funding for this project? This will be our third year. Project Director Name John Boles Organization Addre, s 255 College Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Mailing Address Multi Year Proposal Selection 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 5 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WA`."E Comprehensive Texas Traffic Safety Program GRANT AGREEMENT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARTICLE 1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Subgrantee shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals in any matter affecting the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, workers' compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations, nondiscrimination laws and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required, the Subgrantee shall furnish the Department with satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith. ARTICLE 2. STANDARD ASSURANCES The Subgrantee hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, rind requirements, including 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part 18; 49 CFR, Part 19 (OMB [Office of Management and Budget] Circular A-110); OMB Circular A-87; OMB Circular A-102; OMB Circular A-21; OMB Circular A-122; OMB Circular A-133; and the Department's Traffic Safety Program Manual, as they relate to the application, acceptance, and use of federal or state funds for this project. Also, the Subgrantee assures and certifies that: A. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; and that a resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. B. It and its subcontractors will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352), as amended, and in accordance with that Act, no person shall discriminate, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. C. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970, as amended; 42 USC (United States Code) §§4601 et seq.; and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations, "Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs," 49 CFR, Part 24, which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. D. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act, which limits the political activity of employees. (See also Article 25, Lobbying Certification.) E. It will comply with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees performing project work. F. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 6 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. G. It will give the Department the access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to this Grant Agreement. H. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Department concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. I. It recognizes that many federal and state laws imposing environmental and resource conservation requirements may apply to this Grant Agreement. Some, but not all, of the major federal laws that may affect the project include: the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 USC §§4321 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC §§7401 et seq. and sections of 29 USC; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC §§1251 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 USC §§6901 et seq.; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 USC §§9601 et seq. The Subgrantee also recognizes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USDOT, and other federal agencies have issued, and in the future are expected to issue, regulation, guideliriL-s, standards, orders, directives, or other requirements that may affect this Project. Thus, it agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each contractor and each subcontractor, with any such federal requirements as the federal government may now or in the future promulgate. J. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 USC §4012a(a). Section 102(a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase "federal financial assistance" includes any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any form of direct or indirect federal assistance. K. It will assist the Department in its compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 USC 470 et seq.), Executive Order 11593, and the Antiquities Code of Texas (National Resources Code, Chapter 191). L. It will comply with Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code by ensuring that no officer, employee, or member of the Subgrantee's governing board or the Subgrantee's subcontractors shall vote or confirm the employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or third degree by consanguinity to any member of the governing body or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition Shall not prohibit the employment of a person described in Section 573.062 of the Texas Government Code. M. It will ensure that all information collected, assembled, or maintained by the applicant relative to this project shall be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 7 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 10 WAVE Comprehensive unless otherwise expressly provided by law. N. If applicable, it will comply with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which requires all regular, special, or called meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law or specifically permitted in the Texas Constitution. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION A. The method of payment for this Agreement will be based on actual costs incurred up to and not to exceed the limits specified in the Project Budget. The amount included in the Project Budget will be deemed to be an estimate only and a higher amount can be reimbursed, subject to the conditions specified in paragraph B hereunder. If the Project Budget specifies that costs are based on a specific rate, per-unit cost, or other method of payment, reimbursement will be based on the specified method. B. All payments will be made in accordance with the Project Budget. The ubgrantee's expenditures may overrun a budget cpiagory (1, 11, or 111) in the approved Project Budget without a grant (budget) amendment, as long as the overrun does not exceed a total of five (5) percent per year of the maximum amount eligible for reimbursement (TxDOT) in the attached Project Budget for the current fiscal year. This overrun must be off-set by an equivalent underrun elsewhere in the Project Budget. If the overrun is five (5) percent or less, the Subgrantee must provide written notification to the Department, through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management System (eGrants) messaging system, prior to the Request for Reimbursement being approved. The notification must indicate the amount, the percent over, and the specific reason(s) for the overrun. Any overrun of more than five (5) percent of the amount eligible for reimbursement (TxDOT) in the attached Project Budget requires an amendment of this Grant Agreement. The maximum amount eligible for reimbursement shall not be increased above the Grand Total TxDOT Amount in the approved Project Budget, unless this Grant Agreement is amended, as described in Article 5 of this Agreement. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants only. In the Project Budget, Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of (100) Salaries, Subcategories A, "Enforcement," or B, "PI&E Activities," to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in Subcategory C, "Other." Also, Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of(100) Salaries, Subcategories A, "Enforcement," or C, "Other," to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in Subcategory B, "PI&E Activities." The TxDOT amount for Subcategory B, "PI&E Activities," or C, "Other," can only be exceeded within the 5 percent flexibility, with 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 8 of 31 e City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive underrun funds from Budget Categories II or III. C. To be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement, a cost must be incurred in accordance with the Project Budget, within the time frame specified in the Grant Period of this Grant Agreement, attributable to work covered by this Agreement, and which has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. D. Federal or TxDOT funds cannot supplant (replace) funds from any other sources. The term "supplanting," refers to the use of federal or TxDOT funds to support personnel or an activity already supported by local or state funds. E. Payment of costs incurred under this Agreement is further governed by one of the following cost principles, as appropriate, outlined in the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars: • A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; • A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments; or, • A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations. F. The Subgrantee agrees to submit monthly or quarterly Requests for Reimbursement, as designated in this Grant Agreement, within thirty (30) days after the end of the billing period. The Request for Reinn;ursement and appropriate supporting documentation must be submitted through eGrants. G. The Subgrantee agrees to submit the final Request for Reimbursement under this Agreement within forty-five (45) days of the end of the grant period. H. Payments are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. I. Project agreements supported with federal or TxDOT funds are limited to the length of this Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement. If the Department determines that the project has demonstrated merit or has potential long-range benefits, the Subgrantee may apply for funding assistance beyond the initial Agreement period. Preference for funding will be given to those projects for which the Subgrantee has assumed some cost sharing, those which propose to assume the largest percentage of subsequent project costs, and those which have demonstrated performance that is acceptable to the Department. ARTICLE 4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Payment of costs incurred hereunder is contingent upon the availability of funds. If at any time during this Grant Period, the Department determines that there is insufficient funding to continue the project, the Department shall so notify the Subgrantee, giving notice of intent to terminate this Agreement, as specified in Article 11 of this Agreement. If at the end of a federal fiscal year, the Department determines that there is sufficient funding and performance to continue the project, the Department may so notify the Subgrantee to continue this agreement. ARTICLE 5. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended prior to its expiration by mutual written consent of both parties, utilizing the Grant Agreement Amendment in eGrants. Any amendment must be executed by the parties within the Grant Period, as specified in this Grant Agreement. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 9 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP -2010 WAVE Comprehensive ARTICLE 6. ADDITIONAL WORK AND CHANGES IN WORK If the Subgrantee is of the opinion that any assigned work is beyond the scope of this Agreement and constitutes additional work, the Subgrantee shall promptly notify the Department in writing through eGrants system messaging. If the Department finds that such work does constitute additional work, the Department shall so advise the Subgrantee and a written amendment to this Agreement will be executed according to Article 5, Amendments, to provide compensation for doing this work on the same basis as the original work. If performance of the additional work will cause the maximum amount payable to be exceeded, the work will not be performed before a written grant amendment is executed. If the Subgrantee has submitted work in accordance with the terms of this Agreement but the Department requests changes to the completed work or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under this Agreement, the Subgrantee shall make such revisions as requested and directed by the Department. This will be considered as additional work and will be paid for as specified in this Article. If.the Subgrantee submits work that does not comply,with the terms of this Agreement, the Department shall instruct the Subgrantee to make such revisions as are necessary to bring the work into compliance with this Agreement. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work. The Subgrantee shall make revisions to the work authorized in this Agreement, which are necessary to correct errors or omissions appearing therein, when required to do so by the Department. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work. The Department shall not be responsible for actions by the Subgrantee or any costs incurred by the Subgrantee relating to additional work not directly associated with or prior to the execution of an amendment. ARTICLE 7. REPORTING AND MONITORING Not later than thirty (30) days after the end of each reporting period, the Subgrantee shall submit a performance report through eGrants. For short-term projects, only one report submitted by the Subgrantee at the end of the project may be required. For longer projects, the Subgrantee will submit reports at least quarterly and preferably monthly. The frequency of the performance reports is established through negotiation between the Subgrantee and the program or project manager. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEPs), performance reports must be submitted monthly. The performance report will include, as a minimum: (1) a comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the period, (2) reasons why established objectives and performance measures were not met, if appropriate, and (3) other pertinent information, including, when appropriate, an analysis and explanation of cost underruns, 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 10 of 31 a City of Beaumont STEP -2010 WAVE Comprehensive A overruns, or high unit costs. The Subgrantee shall submit the Final Performance Report through eGrants within thirty (30) days after completion of the grant. The Subgrantee shall promptly advise the Department in writing, through eGrants messaging, of events that will have a significant impact upon this Agreement, including: A. Problems, delays, or adverse conditions, including a change of project director or other changes in Subgrantee personnel, that will materially affect the ability to attain objectives and performance measures, prevent the meeting of time schedules and objectives, or preclude the attainment of project objectives or performance measures by the established time periods. This disclosure shall be accompanied by a statement of the action taken or contemplated and any Department or federal assistance needed to resolve the situation. B. Favorable developments or events that enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner than anticipated or achieving greater performance measure output than originally projected. ARTICLE 8. RECORDS The Subgrantee agrees to maintain all reports, documents, papers, accounting records, books, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and work performed hereunder, (hereinafter called the records), and shall make such records available at its office for the time period authorized within the Grant Period, as specified in this Grant Agreement. The Subgrantee further agrees to retain said records for four(4) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement, until completion of all audits, or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs last. Duly authorized representatives of the Department, the USDOT, the Office of the Inspector General, Texas State Auditor, and the Comptroller General shall have access to the records. This right of access is not limited to the four (4) year period but shall last as long as the records are retained. ARTICLE 9. INDEMNIFICATION To the extent permitted by law, the Subgrantee, if other than a government entity, shall indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Department and its officers and employees from all claims and liability due to the acts or omissions of the Subgrantee, its agents, or employees. The Subgrantee also agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Department from any and all expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees, all court costs and awards for damages incurred by the Department in litigation or otherwise resisting such claims or liabilities as a result of any activities of the Subgrantee, its agents, or employees. Further, to the extent permitted by law, the Subgrantee, if other than a government entity, agrees to protect, indemnify, and save harmless the Department from and against all 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 11 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character brought by any employee of the Subgrantee against the Department due to personal injuries or death to such employee resulting from any alleged negligent act, by either commission or omission on the part of the Subgrantee. If the Subgrantee is a government entity, both parties to this Agreement agree that no party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds, as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors, employees, representatives, and agents. ARTICLE 10. DISPUTES AND REMEDIES This Agreement supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. If a conflict arises between this Agreement and the Traffic Safety Program Manual, this Agreement shall govern. The Subgrantee shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurement made by the Subgrantee in support of Agreement work. Disputes tes c oncer p concerning performance 9 P ce or payn .:nt shall be submitted to the Department for settlement, with the Executive Director or his or her designee acting as final referee. ARTICLE 11. TERMINATION This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Subgrantee has satisfactorily completed all services and obligations described herein and these have been accepted by the Department, unless: • This Agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of both parties; or • There is a written thirty (30) day notice by either party; or • The Department determines that the performance of the project is not in the best interest of the Department and informs the Subgrantee that the project is terminated immediately. The Department shall compensate the Subgrantee for only those eligible expenses incurred during the Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement which are directly attributable to the completed portion of the work covered by this Agreement, provided that the work has been completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. The Subgrantee shall not incur nor be reimbursed for any new obligations after the effective date of termination. ARTICLE 12. INSPECTION OF WORK The Department and, when federal funds are involved, the US DOT, or any authorized representative thereof, have the right at all reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the premises in which it is being performed. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 12 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehe ive If any inspection or evaluation is made on the premises of the Subgrantee or its subcontractor, the Subgrantee shall provide and require its subcontractor to provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the inspectors in the performance of their duties. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work. ARTICLE 13. AUDIT The Subgrantee shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984, Public Law (PL) 98-502, ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Other Non-Profit Organizations." The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement. Acceptance of funds directly under this Agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this Agreement acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an auditor investigative Jn connection with those funds. An entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. ARTICLE 14. SUBCONTRACTS A subcontract in excess of$25,000 may not be executed by the Subgrantee without prior written concurrence by the Department. Subcontracts in excess of$25,000 shall contain all applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement. No subcontract will relieve the Subgrantee of its responsibility under this Agreement. ARTICLE 15. GRATUITIES Texas Transportation Commission policy mandates that employees of the Department shall not accept any benefit, gift, or favor from any person doing business with or who, reasonably speaking, may do business with the Department under this Agreement. The only exceptions allowed are ordinary business lunches and items that have received the advanced written approval of the Department's Executive Director. Any person doing business with or who reasonably speaking may do business with the Department under this Agreement may not make any offer of benefits, gifts, or favors to Department employees, except as mentioned here above. Failure on the part of the Subgrantee to adhere to this policy may result in termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 16. NONCOLLUSION The Subgrantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Subgrantee, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a 2010-Beaumont-s-sYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 13 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprek insive bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. If the Subgrantee breaches or violates this warranty, the Department shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, brokerage fee, contingent fee, or gift. ARTICLE 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Subgrantee represents that it or its employees have no conflict of interest that would in any way interfere with its or its employees' performance or which in any way conflicts with the interests of the Department. The Subgrantee shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with the Department's interests. ARTICLE 18. SUBGRANTEE'S RESOURCES The Subgrantee certifies that it pi...sently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment to perform the work required under this Agreement, or will be able to obtain such personnel from sources other than the Department. All employees of the Subgrantee shall have such knowledge and experience as will enable them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Subgrantee who, in the opinion of the Department, is incompetent or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work, shall immediately be removed from association with the project. Unless otherwise specified, the Subgrantee shall furnish all equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources required to perform the work. ARTICLE 19. PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The Subgrantee shall establish and administer a system to procure, control, protect, preserve, use, maintain, and dispose of any property furnished to it by the Department or purchased pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with its own property management procedures, provided that the procedures are not in conflict with the Department's property management procedures or property management standards and federal standards, as appropriate, in: • 49 CFR, Part 18, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Coorerative Agreements to State and Local Governments," or • 49 CFR, Part 19 (OMB Circular A-110), "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations." ARTICLE 20. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 14 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE CL:11prehensive Upon completion or termination of this Grant Agreement, whether for cause or at the convenience of the parties hereto, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, reports, maps, drawings, models, photographs, etc. prepared by the Subgrantee, and equipment and supplies purchased with grant funds shall, at the option of the Department, become the property of the Department. All sketches, photographs, calculations, and other data prepared under this Agreement shall be made available, upon request, to the Department without restriction or limitation of their further use. A. Intellectual property consists of copyrights, patents, and any other form of intellectual property rights covering any data bases, software, inventions, training manuals, systems design, or other proprietary information in any form or medium. B. All rights to Department. The Department shall own all of the rights (including copyrights, copyright applications, copyright renewals, and copyright extensions), title and interests in and to all data, and other information developed under this contract and versions thereof unless otherwise agreed to in writing that there will be joint ownership. C. All rights to Subgrantee. Classes and materials initially developed by the Subgrantee without my type of funding or resource assistance from the Department remain the Subgrantee's intellectual property. For these classes and materials, the Department payment is limited to payment for attendance at classes. ARTICLE 21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The Department and the Subgrantee each binds itself, its successors, executors, assigns, and administrators to the other party to this Agreement and to the successors, executors, assigns, and administrators of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. The Subgrantee shall not assign, sublet, or transfer interest and obligations in this Agreement without written consent of the Department through eGrants messaging. ARTICLE 22. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE A. Compliance with regulations: The Subgrantee shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the USDOT: 49 CFR, Part 21; 23 CFR, Subchapter C; and 41 CFR, Parts 60-74, as they may be amended periodically (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations). The Subgrantee agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR, Part 60). B. Nondiscrimination: The Subgrantee, with regard to the work performed during the period of this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. C. Solicitations for subcontracts, including procurement of materials and equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Subgrantee for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 15 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WA,`7 Comprehensive by the Subgrantee of the Subgrantee's obligations under this Agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. D. Information and reports: The Subgrantee shall provide all information and reports required by the regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Department or the USDOT to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such regulations or directives. Where any information required of the Subgrantee is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Subgrantee shall so certify to the Department or the US DOT, whichever is appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts the Subgrantee has made to obtain the requested information. E. Sanctions for noncompliance: In the event of the Subgrantee's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provision of this Agreement, the Department shall impose such sanctions as it or the US DOT may determine to be appropriate. F. Incorporation of provisions: The Subgrantee shall include the provisions of paragraphs A. through E. in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the regulations or directives. The Subgrantee shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Department may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. However, in the event a Subgrantee becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Subgrantee may request the Department to enter into litigation to protect the interests of the state; and in addition, the Subgrantee may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. ARTICLE 23. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE It is the policy of the Department and the USDOT that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of agreements financed in whole or in part with federal funds. Consequently, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, apply to this Agreement as follows: • The Subgrantee agrees to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, have the opportunity to participate in the performance of agreements and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. In this regard, the Subgrantee shall make good faith efforts in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26, to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the opportunity to compete for and perform agreements and subcontracts. • The Subgrantee and any subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability in the award and performance of agreements funded in whole or in part with federal funds. These requirements shall be included in any subcontract. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 16 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 INAVE Comprehensive Failure to carry out the requirements set forth above shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and, after the notification of the Department, may result in termination of this Agreement by the Department, or other such remedy as the Department deems appropriate. ARTICLE 24. DEBARMENT/SUSPENSION A. The Subgrantee certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; 2. Have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fra!_!d or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining; attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state, or local public transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 3. Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a federal, state, or local governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph A. 2. of this Article; and 4. Have not, within a three (3) year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more federal, state, or local public transactions terminated for cause or default. B. Where the Subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this Article, such Subgrantee shall attach an explanation to this Agreement. C. The Subgrantee is prohibited from making n any . 9 Y or permitting any award at an tier to an a which is Y Y P debarred or party suspended or otherwise erwise exGuded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. D. The Subgrantee shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this Grant Agreement to certify its eligibility to receive federal grant funds, and, when requested by the Department, to furnish a copy of the certification. ARTICLE 25. LOBBYING CERTIFICATION The Subgrantee certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: A. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 17 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - ')010 WAVE Comprehensive Subgrantee to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of 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, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. B. 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 federal 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 party to this Agreement shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. C. The Subgrantee shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (inclining subcontracts) and that all subrecipients 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 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. ARTICLE 26. CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT Unless the Subgrantee is a governmental or non-profit entity, the Subgrantee certifies that it either will go to the Department's website noted below and complete the Child Support Statement or already has a Child Support Statement on file with the Department . The Subgrantee is responsible for keeping the Child Support Statement current and on file with that office for the duration of this Agreement period. The Subgrantee further certifies that the Child Support Statement on file contains the child support information for the individuals or business entities named in this grant. Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the Subgrantee certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Agreement is not ineligible to receive the specified grant or payment and acknowledges that this Agreement may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate. The form for the Child Support Statement is available on the Internet at: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/cso/defauIt.htm. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28%2009 Page 18 of 31 City of Beaumont STE11 2010 WAVE Comprehensive RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUBGRANTEE: A. Carry out all performance measures established in the grant, including fulfilling the law enforcement objectives by implementing the Operational Plan contained in this Grant Agreement. B. Submit all required reports to the Department (TxDOT) fully completed with the most current information, and within the required times, as defined in Article 3 and Article 7 of the General Terms and Conditions of this Grant Agreement. This includes reporting to the Department on progress, achievements, and problems in monthly Performance Reports and attaching necessary source documentation to support all costs claimed in Requests for Reimbursement (RFR). C. Attend Department-approved grant management training. D. Attend meetings according to the following: 1. The Department will arrange for meetings with the Suh,1rantee to present status of activities and to discuss problems and the schedule for the following quarter's work. 2. The project director or other appropriate qualified persons will be available to represent the Subgrantee at meetings requested by the Department. E. Support grant enforcement efforts with public information and education (PI&E) activities. Salaries being claimed for PI&E activities must be included in the budget. F. When applicable, all newly developed PI&E materials must be submitted to the Department for written approval, through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management System (eGrants) system messaging, prior to final production. Refer to the Traffic Safety Program Manual regarding PI&E procedures. G. For out of state travel expenses to be reimbursable, the Subgrantee must have obtained the written approval of the Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to the beginning of the trip. Grant approval does not satisfy this requirement. For Department district-managed grants, the Subgrantee must have obtained written Department district approval, through eGrants system messaging, for travel and related expenses if outside of the district boundaries. H. Maintain verification that all expenses, including wages or salaries, for which reimbursement is requested is for work exclusively related to this project. I. Ensure that this grant will in no way supplant (replace) funds from other sources. Supplanting refers to the use of federal funds to support personnel or any activity already supported by local or state funds. J. Ensure that each officer working on the STEP project will complete an officer's daily 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 19 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive report form. The form should include at a minimum: name, date, badge or identification number, type of grant worked, grant site number, mileage (including starting and ending mileage), hours worked, type of citation issued or arrest made, officer and supervisor signatures. K. Ensure that no officer above the rank of Lieutenant (or equivalent title) will be reimbursed for enforcement duty, unless the Subgrantee received specific written authorization from the Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to incurring costs. L. Subgrantee may work additional STEP enforcement hours on holidays or special events not covered under the Operational Plan. However, additional work must be approved in writing by the Department, through eGrants system messaging, prior to enforcement. Additional hours must be reported in the Performance Report for the time period for which the additional hours were worked. M. If an officer makes a STEP-related arrest during the shift, but does not complete the crest before the shift is scheduled to end, the officer-can continue working under the grant to complete that arrest. N. Subgrantees with a traffic unit will utilize traffic personnel for this grant, unless such personnel are unavailable for assignment. O. Prior to conducting speed enforcement, the Subgrantee must select and survey enforcement sites that comply with existing state mandated speed limits in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code, Sections 545.352 through 545.356. P. Officers assigned to speed sites should be trained in the use of radar or laser speed measurement devices. Q. The Subgrantee should have a safety belt use policy. If the Subgrantee does not have a safety belt use policy in place, a policy should be implemented, and a copy maintained for verification during the grant year. R. Officers working DWI enforcement must be trained in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/International Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST). In the case of a first year subgrantee, the officers must be trained, or scheduled to be SFST trained, by the end of the grant year. For second or subsequent year grants, all officers working DWI enforcement must be SFST trained. S. The Subgrantee should have a procedure in place for contacting and using drug recognition experts (DREs) when necessary. T. The Subgrantee is encouraged to use the DWI On-line Reporting System available through the Buckle Up Texas Web site at www.buckleuptexas.com. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 20 of 31 I City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT: A. Monitor the Subgrantee's compliance with the performance obligations and fiscal requirements of this Grant Agreement using appropriate and necessary monitoring and inspections, including but not limited to: • review of periodic reports • physical inspection of project records and supporting documentation • telephone conversations • e-mails and letters • quarterly review meetings • eGrants system messaging B. Provide program management and technical assistance. C. Attend appropriate meetings. D. Reimburse the Subgrantee for all eligible costs as defined in the project budget. Requests for Reimbursement will be processed up to the maximum amount payable as indicated in the project budget. E. Perform an administrative review of the project at the close of the grant period to: • Ascertain whether or not the project objectives were met • Review project accomplishments (performance measures completed, targets achieved) • Document any progress towards self-sufficiency • Account for any approved Program Income earned and expended • Identify exemplary performance or best practices 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 21 of 31 ! f City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive Wave Period Selection Time Period: Labor Day Period Memorial-Day Period Halloween Perio Thanksgiving Holida Period Christmas / New Year's Holiday Perko Valentine's Day Period Spring Break Perko independence Day Perio Local Holiday/Special Even Name the Local Holidav/Special Event: Enter Local Holiday/Special Event Date Range: to 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 22 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehenshi Goals and Strategies Goal: To increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes Strategies: Increase enforcement of traffic safety-related laws. Increase public education and information campaigns. Goal: To increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks Strategy: Increase enforcement of occupant protection laws. F x I agree to the above goals and strategies. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 23 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP -2010 WAVE Comp r , ensive Baseline Information Baseline Number Month/Year of Survey Percentage of speed compliance 38.9 % 02/2009 Percentage of safety belt usage 83.4 % 12/2008 Attach Speed survey data hftps://www.dot.state.b(.us/apps/egrants/—Upload/l 18259- Fi1e0044.pdf Attach Safety Belt survey data hftps://www.dot.state.tx.us/apps/egrants/—Upload/1 18259- Fi1e0036.PDF Support Document not included in Survey Data 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 24 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Con-nrehensive Law Enforcement Objective/Performance Measure Select a wave period: Valentine's Day Period Objective/Performance Measure Target Number 1. Number and type citations/arrests to be issued under STEP a. Increase speed citations by 50 b. Increase safety belt citations by 110 c. Increase child safety seat citations by 55 2. Increase the speed compliance a. Increase speed compliance rate to 65% 3. Increase safety belt usage a. Increase the safety belt usage rate among drivers and front seat passengers to 85% Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a peace officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations hereunder. In addition to the STEP enforcement activities, the subgrantee must maintain baseline non-STEP funded citation and arrest activity due to the prohibition of supplanting 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 25 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP -2010 WAVI: Comprehensive Law Enforcement Objective/Performance Measure Select a wave period: Labor Day Period Objective/Performance Measure Target Number 1. Number and type citations/arrests to be issued under STEP a. Increase speed citations by 300 b. Increase safety belt citations by 100 c. Increase child safety seat citations by 20 2. Increase the speed compliance a. Increase speed compliance rate to 70% 3. Increase safety belt usage a. Increase the safety belt usage rate among drivers and front seat passengers to 90% �o Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a peace officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations hereunder. In addition to the STEP enforcement activities, the subgrantee must maintain baseline non-STEP funded citation and arrest activity due to the prohibition of supplanting 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 26 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive Law Enforcement Objective/Performance Measure Select a wave period: Memorial Day Period Objective/Performance Measure Target Number 1. Number and type citations/arrests to be issued under STEP a. Increase speed citations by 200 b. Increase safety belt citations by 110 c. Increase child safety seat citations by 20 2. Increase the speed compliance a. Increase speed compliance rate to 67% 3. Increase safety belt usage a. Increase the safety belt usage rate among drivers and front seat passengers to 87% Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a peace officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations hereunder. In addition to the STEP enforcement activities, the subgrantee must maintain baseline non-STEP funded citation and arrest activity due to the prohibition of supplanting 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 27 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP .1010 WAVE Comprehensive Law Enforcement Objective/Performance Measure Select a wave period: Thanksgiving Holiday Period Objective/Performance Measure Target Number 1. Number and type citations/arrests to be issued under STEP a. Increase speed citations by 100 b. Increase safety belt citations by 60 c. Increase child safety seat citations by 15 2. Increase the speed compliance a. Increase speed compliance rate to 61% 3. Increase safety belt usage a. Increase the safety belt usage rate among drivers and front seat passengers to 83% Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a peace officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations hereunder. In addition to the STEP enforcement activities, the subgrantee must maintain baseline non-STEP funded citation and arrest activity due to the prohibition of supplanting 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 28 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP -2010 WAVE Comprehensive Lava Enforcement Summary Objective/Performance Measure Target Number 1. Number and type citations/arrests to be issued under STEP a. Increase Speed citations by 650 b. Increase Safety Belt citations by 380 c. Increase Child Safety Seat citations by 110 Number of Enforcement Hours 461 Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a peace officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations hereunder. In addition to the STEP enforcement activities, the subgrantee must maintain baseline non-STEP funded citation and arrest activity due to the prohibition of supplanting Step indicator 3.00 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 29 of 31 City of Beaumont STEP - 2010 WAVE Comprehensive PI&E Objective Performance/Measure Object/Performance Measure Target Number Support Grant efforts with a public information and education (PI&E) program a. Conduct presentations 4 b. Conduct media exposures (e.g. news conferences, news releases, and interviews) 8 c. Conduct community events (e.g. health fairs, booths) 2 d. Produce the following number of public information and education materials 1000 e. Number of public information and education materials distributed 5000 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 30 of 31 I City of Beaumont STEP - 2040 WAVE Comprehensive Budget Summary Budget Category TxDOT Match Total Category I-Labor Costs (100) Salaries: $20,755.70 $4,060.12 $24,815.82 (200) Fringe Benefits: $0 $4,129.35 $4,129.35 Sub-Total: $20,755.70 $8,189.47 $28,945.17 Category 11-Other Direct Costs (300) Travel: $0 $560.00 $560.00 (400) Equipment: $0 (500) Supplies: $0 Contractual (600) Services: $0 Other ; (700) Miscellaneous: $0 Sub-Total: $0 $560.00 $560.00 Total Direct Costs: $20,755.70 $8,749.47 $29,505.17 Category III- Indirect Costs (800) Indirect Cost Rate: $0 Summary Total Labor Costs: $20,755.70 $8,189.47 $28,945.17 Total Direct Costs: $0 $560.00 $560.00 Total Indirect Costs: $0 Grand Total $217,755.70 $8,749.47 $29,505.17 Fund Sources (Percent Share): 70.35% 29.65% I j Salary and cost rates will be based on the rates submitted by the Subgrantee in its grant application in Egrants. 2010-Beaumont-S-SYG-0092 Printed On: 8/28/2009 Page 31 of 31