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MOU FOR PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND
THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE
2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
THIS AGREEMENT is made effective when fully executed by the County of Santa Clara (“County”)
and the City of Gilroy (“City”) for the allocation and distribution of 2020 State Homeland Security Grant
Program (SHSGP) funds.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the 2020 SHSGP (CFDA #97.067) supports the implementation of State Homeland
Security Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training and exercise
needs for acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events, and management and administration of the
grant. In addition, SHSGP supports the implementation of the National Preparedness Guidelines, the
National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the National Response Network (NRF);
WHEREAS, the State of California (“State”) has designated the County as the Operational Area for
purposes of distributing SHSGP funds to the cities, special districts and other entities within the County.
An Anti-Terrorism Approval Body (“County Approval Authority”), comprised of one County Public
Health Officer, County Fire Chief, Municipal Fire Chief, County Sheriff, and Chief of Police, has been
appointed for the purpose of approving the distribution of SHSGP funds at the Operational Area level;
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2020 the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal
OES”) awarded the County 2020 SHSGP funds in the amount of $2,079,773. The allocation of the
SHSGP funds will be determined by the County Approval Authority in accordance with the grant
guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and City agree as follows:
THE AGREEMENT
Article I. Definitions
1. Specific Terms
(a) “Burdened Labor Rate” shall mean the labor rate including benefits, taxes and other
deductions from an employee’s paycheck. This rate does not include vacation benefits.
(b) “City” shall mean the City of Gilroy, its officers, board members, employees, and agents.
(c) “County” shall mean the County of Santa Clara, its officers, board members, employees,
and agents.
(d) “SHSGP funds” or “SHSGP funding” shall mean the funding City receives under this
Agreement.
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(e) “Federal Program Guidance” shall mean guidance documents issued by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, including the SHSGP Program Funding Opportunity
Announcement, for Fiscal Year 2020.
(f) “Grant Certifications and Assurances” shall mean the FY20 SHSGP Agreement Articles,
Assurances, Certifications, Terms, and Conditions
(g) “Highly Compensated Individual” shall mean an individual whose income is $300,000 or
more per year.
(h) “Prime Recipient” shall refer to County.
(i) “State Guidance” shall mean the California Supplement to the Federal Program Funding
Opportunity Announcement, issued by Cal OES for Fiscal Year 2020.
(j) “Sub-Recipient” shall refer to City.
2. References to This Agreement
Any reference to this Agreement shall include: (a) the Agreement; (b) all exhibits, appendices,
schedules, and attachments to this Agreement; (c) all statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, or other
documents incorporated by reference into this Agreement; (d) all amendments, modifications, or
supplements to this Agreement.
Article II. Payment
1. Payment Eligibility
Unless otherwise approved in advance by the County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Grants
Administrator (hereinafter “grants administrator”), only an actual cash disbursement by City for a
claimed expense shall be eligible for reimbursement by the County as approved and specified in Exhibit
A, SHSGP Project Funding, which is attached and hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
2. Amount of Payment
The County will provide City, unless otherwise specified, with the equipment, supplies, and/or other
resources as set forth in Exhibit A, SHSGP Project Funding. Specifications for such equipment shall be
provided by City’s requesting agency to the County for the appropriate procurement process. City’s
requesting agency will be notified when the procurement process is complete for final approval of
equipment prior to the order being placed. If, through previous agreement with the County, City is to
procure its own equipment, performance milestone dates will apply (refer to Article IV, Section 3(b)).
The County may reallocate SHSGP funds as specified in Article II, section 4 of this Agreement. County
does not guarantee a minimum payment to City.
Funds in the amount of $473,732 have been set aside for the training and exercise programs from the
total amount of the SHSGP grant to be allocated during the term of this Agreement. OEM will allocate
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training and exercise funds to agencies as determined by the Training/Exercise Advisory Group.
Authorized personnel budgets are allowable within the County OEM, Central Fire, and County
Emergency Medical Services. The personnel budget for these departments will reflect the expenditure
authority. Reimbursement for actual cash disbursements will be requested through the County OEM.
Based on the preference of the Department/Agency, reimbursement requests may be requested on a
monthly or quarterly basis. For County Departments, reimbursements will be made via inter-county
transfer. For all others, a County warrant will be issued.
3. Maximum Amount Payable
Subject to the availability of funds and the priorities established by the County Approval Authority, the
maximum amount of SHSGP funds payable by the County to City under this Agreement must not exceed
$99,191 in training funds as allocated by the County Approval Authority.
4. Reallocation of SHSGP Grant Funds
For the purpose of maximizing the resources available for preparedness for acts of terrorism and other
catastrophic events within the Operational Area, City agrees that the County Approval Authority may
reallocate funds under this Agreement to another applicant if the County determines that City is unable
to utilize the amount allocated under this Agreement. The County may base its determination on factors
that include but are not limited to the following: delivery timelines, fund expenditure capabilities, and
timeliness of expenditure. The County will notify City in writing of any determination to reallocate
funds, by issuing a “Notice of Reallocation.” SHSGP funds will be put forth to the County Approval
Authority for reallocation. City agrees that the County has the authority to increase or decrease the
maximum amount payable under this Agreement as specified in the Notice of Reallocation document
without liability and the County has the authority to amend Exhibit A, “SHSGP Project Funding,”
accordingly. Upon issuance, the Notice of Reallocation will automatically become part of this
Agreement.
Article III. Requests for Reimbursement and Reimbursements
1. Required Documentation for Reimbursement
The SHSGP is a reimbursement grant under which Cal OES disburses reimbursement funds to County,
and County disburses reimbursement funds to City. No cash advances are permitted under the SHSGP
program.
(a) Requests for Equipment
The following documentation is required for all reimbursement requests for equipment:
• Quote or solicitation documents
• Summary of pricing and chosen vendor
• Documentation that vendor is not on the excluded parties list (https://www.epls.gov/) (a
print-out of the search result page will suffice)
• Purchase order and/or contract
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• Receiving documentation/packing slip
• Invoice
• Proof of payment
All equipment must be approved by the County Approval Authority and must be authorized per
the web-based Authorized Equipment List on the Responder Knowledge Base, which is
sponsored by Grants & Training and the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of
Terrorism at https://www.rkb.us/. (Contact the Grant Manager for a current Authorized
Equipment List.)
(b) Subcontracts
If City awards subcontracts totaling $25,000 or more, it must report on any such subcontracts
and on Highly Compensated Individuals on the Financial Disclosure Form, Exhibit D, within 30
days of the award. The following information must be included in City’ report on any sub-award
exceeding $25,000:
• Name of entity receiving award;
• Amount of award;
• Funding agency;
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program number;
• Award title (descriptive of the purpose of the funding action);
• Location of the receiving entity and primary location of performance including city, state,
and federal Congressional district;
• Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) DUNS Number of the receiving entity, and of its parent if
applicable; and
• Total compensation and names of receiving entity’s five most highly compensated
executives if:
o In the preceding fiscal year, the subcontractor received 80 percent or more, and
$25,000,000 or more, of its gross annual revenue from federal procurement
contracts or subcontracts or from federal financial assistance subject to the
Transparency Act, as defined at 2 C.F.R. § 170.230; and
o The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the
executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78m(a), 78o(d), or under section
6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
o City must report subcontractor executive compensation by the end of the month
following the month in which it makes the sub-award. For example, if the sub-
award is obligated in any date in April 2020, City must report any required
compensation information by May 31, 2020.
Classified information that, in the interest of national security, requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure (i.e., information deemed Top Secret, Secret, or Confidential under
Executive Order 12958) is exempt from the Prime and Sub-Recipient reporting requirements, as
are contracts with individuals.
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(c) Sole Source Contracts
Sole source contracts of $250,000 or more are not allowable under the SHSGP program unless
first approved by Cal OES. City must obtain sole source request documentation and submit it to
the Grants Manager of County’s OEM. Upon City’ completion and submission of the required
sole source documentation, County’s Grants Manager shall forward all sole source documents
to the appropriate Cal OES contact for review and approval. Only after Cal OES approval is
given can a sole source procurement be completed and expenditures reimbursed using SHSGP
allocated funds. Sole source requests below the $250,000 threshold must follow City’ own
procurement policies.
(d) Other Requests
The following documentation is required for all reimbursement requests for contractors:
• Quote or solicitation documents
• Executive summary of how contractor was chosen
• Documentation that vendor is not on the excluded parties list (https://www.sam.gov/) (a
print-out of the search result page will suffice)
• Purchase order and/or contract
• Invoice showing deliverables and milestones completed
• Proof of payment
• Financial Disclosure Form (Exhibit D) if awarded contract exceeds $25,000
The following documentation is required for reimbursement of Salaries:
• Functional timesheet
• Description of scope of job which includes Homeland Security-related functions
• Burdened Labor Rate
• Payroll reports showing amount paid for each pay period being claimed
The following documentation is required for reimbursement for Training activities:
• Class syllabus
• Class sign-in sheet
• Instructor/consultant contract documents
• Instructor’s invoice
• Proof of payment
2. Submission of Requests for Reimbursement
(a) City shall submit reimbursement requests to County’s OEM on a quarterly basis. Unless
pre-approved by County’s OEM Director or designee, all reimbursement requests shall be
due fifteen calendar days after the end of the quarter, with the exception of the final
expenditure and/or invoice, as indicated below. Any expenditure during the final period
identified in the chart below shall be made by April 15, 2022, and any related invoice shall
be submitted by April 30, 2022, unless otherwise pre-approved by County’s OEM Director
or designee, in order to meet 2020 SHSGP deadlines.
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(b) During the term of this Agreement, County is not obligated to honor any request for
reimbursement that is submitted after April 30, 2022.
Article IV. Use of Funds
1. Master Grant Obligations
(a) City shall comply with the SHSGP Federal Program Guidance, the State Guidance, and the
Grant Certifications and Assurances, attached as Exhibit B. City shall require any sub-
grantee, contractor, or other entity receiving SHSGP funds through or from City to execute
a copy of the Grant Certifications and Assurances, and shall be responsible for ensuring that
sub-grantee, contractor, or other entity complies with the Grant Certifications and
Assurances.
(b) City shall comply with all other applicable statutes, regulations, executive orders,
requirements, policies, guides, guidelines, information bulletins, Cal OES grant management
memos, and instructions; the terms and conditions of the grant award; and any other
conditions imposed by Cal OES or by this Agreement, provided that if any provisions of this
Agreement conflict with any State requirements, the State requirements will control. City
shall ensure that any sub-grantee, contractor, or other entity receiving SHSGP funds through
or from City complies with all applicable statutes, regulations, executive orders,
requirements, policies, guides, guidelines, information bulletins, Cal OES grant management
memos, and instructions; the terms and conditions of the grant award; and any other
conditions imposed by Cal OES or by this Agreement.
(c) City shall establish and maintain administrative, programmatic and fiscal management
records in accordance with federal and state requirements, and:
i. Maintain financial management systems that support grant activities in accordance
with federal and state requirements, including but not limited to requirements in 44
Code of Federal Regulations (“C.F.R.”) Part 13.20, and the Office of Justice
Programs Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants, Part II, Chapter 3.
ii. The County shall provide and affix equipment tracking numbers for all equipment
purchased through its procurement process. Using the County-issued tracking
number, City shall maintain an equipment tracking ledger that tracks the equipment
within City and complies with federal and state requirements, including but not
limited to requirements in 44 C.F.R., Parts 13.32 and 13.33, and the Office of Justice
Programs Financial and Administrative Guide for Grants, Part III, Chapter 6.
(d) By executing this Agreement, City certifies that it is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise
ineligible to receive SHSGP funds. In addition, City shall ensure and independently verify
that any sub-grantee, contractor, or other entity receiving SHSGP funds through or from City
complies with federal and state requirements, including but not limited to requirements in 44
C.F.R., Parts 13.32 and 13.33, and the Office of Justice Programs Financial and
Administrative Guide for Grants, Part III, Chapter 6, and is not debarred, suspended, or
otherwise excluded from participation in the SHSGP program. City shall maintain
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documentary proof of this verification in its files.
2. Scope of Services
(a) If City has been allocated funding for a project, Exhibit A, “SHSGP Project Funding,” will
serve as the basis for the project. A further detailed description may be necessary and will
be requested by the County if needed to be incorporated by reference herein. If future
funding is allocated, City shall provide a detailed description of the approved project to be
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
(b) City shall use the funds granted under this Agreement in a manner consistent with:
i. The applications submitted by the County to the State for the grant under this
Agreement;
ii. The grant guidelines issued by the State for the grant under this Agreement; and
iii. The notifications issued by the State of the approval of the grant under this
Agreement
(c) The documents described in Exhibit B of this Agreement (collectively the “State Grant
Requirements”) are on file with the County and the granting agencies of the State, and are
hereby incorporated into this Agreement. City hereby acknowledges that it has received a
copy of the State Grant Requirements.
(d) City shall use the funds granted under this Agreement only for the purpose of implementing
applicable initiatives under the 2020 SHSGP program, as indicated in Exhibit A, “SHSGP
Project Funding”. City shall not use the funds granted under this Agreement for any other
purpose. Incumbents filling positions funded by the 2020 SHSGP program shall work at a
location inside of the City County Operational Area, and the work of grant-funded personnel
must be solely focused on threats to the Santa Clara County Operational Area. County will
not disburse funds to or otherwise pay City for services that do not address a terrorism nexus,
or for materials, equipment, or supplies provided by City that are beyond the scope of the
services, materials, equipment, or supplies agreed upon in this Agreement or a lawfully
executed written amendment.
3. Performance and Reporting Requirements
(a) Performance reports indicating the status of outstanding projects are due to the County
Grants Administrator on a quarterly basis as follows:
(b) The following dates represent the Grant Performance Period for the SHSGP program:
• Performance Period 1 (September 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020) – due by January
15, 2020
• Performance Period 2 (January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021) – due by April 15, 2021
• Performance Period 3 (April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021) – due by July 15, 2021
• Performance Period 4 (July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021) – due by
October 15, 2021
• Performance Period 5 (October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021) – due by January 15,
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2022
• Performance Period 6 (January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022) – due by April 15, 2022
• Performance Period 7 (April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022) – due by July 15, 2022
• Performance Period 8 (July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022) – due by
October 15, 2022
• Performance Period 9 (October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) – due by January 15,
2023
• Performance Period 10 (January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023) – due by April 30, 2023
(c) The County will provide City with a report template (Exhibit C, “Performance Report”),
and City will utilize the template to complete the performance submittal to the County.
(d) Payments made by the County to City are conditioned upon the timely receipt of
applicable, accurate and complete reports, including supporting document, to be submitted
by City.
(e) City will notify the County representative identified in Article VII, Section I, within 15
days, when City has completed all performance obligations for these grants.
(f) City will provide single audit reports to the County by July 31st of each fiscal year.
Article V. Term and Termination
1. Term of Agreement
This Agreement is effective from September 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023.
2. Availability of Funds
(a) The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is dependent upon the availability
of county, regional, State and/or federal funding.
(b) Budgetary Contingency: This Agreement is contingent upon the appropriation of sufficient
funding by County for the products and services covered by this Agreement. If funding is
reduced or eliminated by County for the products or services covered by this Agreement,
County has the option to either terminate this Agreement with no liability occurring to
County or to offer an amendment to this Agreement indicating the reduced amount.
(c) The obligations of County to make payments in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement may be delayed, reduced or terminated as a result of any delay, reduction, or
change in allocation or allotment in funding to County from federal, State or other regional
funding sources.
4. Termination
(a) Termination for Convenience. County shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to
terminate this Agreement at any time without cause upon written notice to City. The
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written notice shall specify the date on which termination shall become effective, which
shall be no less than seven (7) days from the date of the notice.
(b) Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written
notice to the other party. The written notice shall specify the date on which termination
shall become effective, which shall be no less than thirty (30) days from the date of the
notice. Termination for cause includes, but is not limited to, a material breach of this
Agreement, a violation of any applicable laws, or failure to comply with applicable SHSGP
guidelines.
(c) Opportunity to Cure. In the event of termination for material breach of this Agreement, the
non-breaching party shall give written notice of the breach to the breaching party,
specifying the breach/cause. The breaching party shall not be deemed in default and the
non-breaching party shall not institute proceedings or exercise any remedies against the
breaching party unless the breach has not been cured, corrected or remedied within thirty
(30) days after the breaching party’s receipt of the notice of breach, or within such longer
period as may be reasonably required to cure, correct or remedy the breach, provided the
breaching party has commenced its cure, correction or remedy within the thirty (30) day
period and diligently and continuously pursues that cure, correction or remedy.
(d) If this Agreement is terminated, City shall return SHSGP funding in accordance with
SHSGP program guidelines.
Article VI. Indemnification and Liabilities
1. Indemnification by City
In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation that might otherwise be imposed between the
parties under Government Code section 895.6, County and City agree instead that under Government
Code section 895.4, City shall fully indemnify and hold County, its officers, board members, employees,
and agents, harmless from any claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined
by Government Code section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful
misconduct of City, its officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or
arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to City under this Agreement. This indemnity
shall include, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, consultants and experts and related costs,
and County’s cost of investigating any claim.
2. Duty to Defend
City acknowledges and agrees that its obligation to defend County under Article VI: (a) is an immediate
obligation, independent of its other obligations under this Agreement; and (b) applies to any claim,
expense, cost, damage, or liability falling within the scope of Article VI, regardless of whether the
allegations made in connection with that claim, expense, cost, damage, or liability may be groundless,
false, or fraudulent. County shall provide City with prompt notice of any claim, expense, cost, damage,
or liability under Article VI and City shall have the right to defend, settle, or compromise that claim,
expense, cost, damage, or liability, provided, however, that County shall have the right to retain its own
counsel at City’ expense if representation of County by counsel retained by City would result in a
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conflict of interest, and that City shall obtain County’s prior written consent to settle or compromise if
City contends that County shares in any liability. County’s failure to notify City promptly of any claim,
expense, cost, damage, or liability shall not relieve City of liability to County under Article VI unless
that failure materially impairs City’ ability to defend against the claim, expense, cost, damage, or
liability.
3. Limitation on Liability
County, its officers, board members, employees, and agents shall not be responsible for any damage or
liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of Santa Clara, its
officers, board members, employees, or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work,
authority or jurisdiction delegated to Santa Clara under this Agreement.
County’s obligations under this Agreement shall be limited to the aggregate amount of SHSGP funds
actually disbursed. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement or any other document or
communication between County and Santa Clara relating to this Agreement, in no event shall County
be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the SHSGP funds, Santa
Clara’s Spend Plan, or any activities performed in connection with this Agreement.
Article VII. Miscellaneous
1. Notice
All notices required by this Agreement shall be deemed given when provided in writing and delivered
personally or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed
to the other party at the address set forth below or at such other address as the party may designate in
writing:
To City:
Jim Wyatt, Fire Chief
Gilroy Fire Department
7070 Chestnut Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020
To County:
Michelle Sandoval
Grant and Administrative Services Manager
County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management
55 W. Younger Ave., Suite 450
San Jose, CA 95110
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2. Compliance with all Laws, Including Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Wage Theft
Prevention
(a) Compliance with All Laws. Santa Clara shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local
laws, regulations, rules, and policies (collectively, “Laws”), including but not limited to the non-
discrimination, equal opportunity, and wage and hour Laws referenced in the paragraphs below.
(b) Compliance with Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Laws: Santa Clara shall comply
with all applicable Laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment
and contracting, including but not limited to the following: Santa Clara County’s policies for
contractors on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
as amended; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act of 1967; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 and 504); the Equal Pay Act of 1963;
California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code § 12900 et seq.); California Labor
Code sections 1101, 1102, and 1197.5; and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of
2008. In addition to the foregoing, Santa Clara shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee, or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry,
religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental disability, physical
disability, medical condition, political belief, organizational affiliation, or marital status in the
recruitment, selection for training (including but not limited to apprenticeship), hiring,
employment, assignment, promotion, layoff, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Nor
shall Santa Clara discriminate in the provision of services provided under this contract because
of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, political beliefs,
organizational affiliations, or marital status.
(c) Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws: Santa Clara shall comply with all applicable wage and
hour Laws, which may include but are not limited to, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the
California Labor Code, and, if applicable, any local minimum wage, prevailing wage, or living
wage Laws.
(d) Definitions: For purposes of this Subsection (h), the following definitions shall apply. A “Final
Judgment” shall mean a judgment, decision, determination, or order (a) which is issued by a
court of law, an investigatory government agency authorized by law to enforce an applicable
Law, an arbiter, or arbitration panel and (b) for which all appeals have been exhausted or the
time period to appeal has expired. For pay equity Laws, relevant investigatory government
agencies include the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the California Department of Fair Employment
and Housing. Violation of a pay equity Law shall mean unlawful discrimination in compensation
on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,
race, color, ethnicity, or national origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as
amended, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, or
California Labor Code section 1197.5, as applicable. For wage and hour Laws, relevant
investigatory government agencies include the federal Department of Labor, the California
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and the Santa Clara’s Office of Equality Assurance.
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(e) Prior Judgments, Decisions or Orders against Contractor: By signing this Agreement, Santa
Clara affirms that it has disclosed any final judgments that (A) were issued in the five years prior
to executing this Agreement by a court, an investigatory government agency, arbiter, or
arbitration panel and (B) found that Santa Clara violated an applicable wage and hour law or pay
equity law. Santa Clara further affirms that it has satisfied and complied with – or has reached
Agreement with the County regarding the manner in which it will satisfy – any such final
judgments.
(f) Violations of Wage and Hour Laws or Pay Equity Laws During Term of Contract: If at any time
during the term of this Agreement, Santa Clara receives a Final Judgment rendered against it for
violation of an applicable wage and hour Law or pay equity Law, then Santa Clara shall promptly
satisfy and comply with any such Final Judgment. Santa Clara shall inform the Office of the
County Executive-Office of Countywide Contracting Management (OCCM) of any relevant
Final Judgment against it within 30 days of the Final Judgment becoming final or of learning of
the Final Judgment, whichever is later. Santa Clara shall also provide any documentary evidence
of compliance with the Final Judgment within 5 days of satisfying the Final Judgment. Any
notice required by this paragraph shall be addressed to the Office of the County Executive-
OCCM at 70 W. Hedding Street, East Wing, 11th Floor, San José, CA 95110. Notice provisions
in this paragraph are separate from any other notice provisions in this Agreement and,
accordingly, only notice provided to the Office of the County Executive-OCCM satisfies the
notice requirements in this paragraph.
(g) Access to Records Concerning Compliance with Pay Equity Laws: In addition to and
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement concerning access to Santa Clara’s
records, Santa Clara shall permit the County and/or its authorized representatives to audit and
review records related to compliance with applicable pay equity Laws. Upon the County’s
request, Santa Clara shall provide the County with access to any and all facilities and records,
including but not limited to financial and employee records that are related to the purpose of this
Section, except where prohibited by federal or state laws, regulations or rules. County’s access
to such records and facilities shall be permitted at any time during Santa Clara’s normal business
hours upon no less than 10 business days’ advance notice.
(h) Pay Equity Notification: Santa Clara shall (1) at least once in the first year of this Agreement
and annually thereafter, provide each of its employees working in California and each person
applying to Santa Clara for a job in California (collectively, “Employees and Job Applicants”)
with an electronic or paper copy of all applicable pay equity Laws or (2) throughout the term of
this Agreement, continuously post an electronic copy of all applicable pay equity Laws in
conspicuous places accessible to all of Santa Clara’s Employees and Job Applicants.
(i) Material Breach: Failure to comply with any part of this Section shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement. In the event of such a breach, the County may, in its discretion, exercise any
or all remedies available under this Agreement and at law. County may, among other things, take
any or all of the following actions:
1. Suspend or terminate any or all parts of this Agreement.
2. Withhold payment to Santa Clara until full satisfaction of a Final Judgment concerning
violation of an applicable wage and hour Law or pay equity Law.
3. Offer Santa Clara an opportunity to cure the breach.
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(j) Subcontractors: Santa Clara shall impose all of the requirements set forth in this Section on any
subcontractors permitted to perform work under this Agreement. This includes ensuring that any
subcontractor receiving a Final Judgment for violation of an applicable Law promptly satisfies
and complies with such Final Judgment.
3. County No-Smoking Policy
Santa Clara and its employees, agents and subcontractors shall comply with County’s No Smoking
Policy, as set forth in the Board of Supervisors Policy Manual section 3.47 (as amended from time to
time), which prohibits smoking: (1) at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Campus and all County-
owned and operated health facilities, (2) within 30 feet surrounding County-owned buildings and
leased buildings where County is the sole occupant, and (3) in all County vehicles.
4. Food and Beverage Standards
Except in the event of an emergency or medical necessity, the following nutritional standards shall
apply to any foods and/or beverages purchased by Santa Clara with County funds for County-
sponsored meetings or events.
If food is to be provided, healthier food options shall be offered. “Healthier food options” include (1)
fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat and low-calorie foods; (2) minimally processed foods
without added sugar and with low sodium; (3) foods prepared using healthy cooking techniques; and
(4) foods with less than 0.5 grams of trans-fat per serving. Whenever possible, Santa Clara shall (1)
offer seasonal and local produce; (2) serve fruit instead of sugary, high-calorie desserts; (3) attempt to
accommodate special dietary and cultural needs; and (4) post nutritional information and/or a list of
ingredients for items served. If meals are to be provided, a vegetarian option shall be provided, and
Santa Clara should consider providing a vegan option. If pre-packaged snack foods are provided, the
items shall contain: (1) no more than 35% of calories from fat, unless the snack food items consist
solely of nuts or seeds; (2) no more than 10% of calories from saturated fat; (3) zero trans-fat; (4) no
more than 35% of total weight from sugar and caloric sweeteners, except for fruits and vegetables with
no added sweeteners or fats; and (5) no more than 360 mg of sodium per serving.
If beverages are to be provided, beverages that meet the County’s nutritional criteria are: (1) water
with no caloric sweeteners; (2) unsweetened coffee or tea, for which sugar and sugar substitutes may
be provided as condiments; (3) unsweetened, unflavored nonfat or 1% low-fat dairy milk; (4) plant-
derived milk (e.g., soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk) with no more than 130 calories per 8-ounce
serving; (5) 100% fruit or vegetable juice (limited to a maximum of 8 ounces per container); and (6)
other low-calorie beverages (including tea and/or diet soda) that do not exceed 40 calories per 8-ounce
serving. Sugar-sweetened beverages shall not be provided.
5. Governing Law
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in, and shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California.
6. Assignment
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The parties may not assign this Agreement or the rights and obligations hereunder without the specific
written consent of the other.
7. Entire Agreement
This document represents the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof. All prior negotiations and written and/or oral agreements between the parties with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement are merged into this Agreement.
8. Amendments
This Agreement may only be amended by an instrument signed by the parties.
9. Counterparts; Contract Execution
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Unless otherwise
prohibited by law or County policy, the parties agree that an electronic copy of a signed Agreement, or
an electronically signed Agreement, has the same force and legal effect as a contract executed with an
original ink signature. The term “electronic copy of a signed contract ” refers to a transmission by
facsimile, electronic mail, or other electronic means of a copy of an original signed contract in a portable
document format. The term “electronically signed contract” means a contract that is executed by
applying an electronic signature using technology approved by the County.
10. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or
unenforceable, the same shall either be reformed to comply with applicable law or stricken if not so
conformable, so as not to affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement.
11. Waiver
No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted by a party must be in writing, and
shall apply to the specific instance expressly stated.
12. Conflict of Interest
In accepting this Agreement, Santa Clara covenants that is presently has no interest and shall not acquire
any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of services under this Agreement. Santa Clara is responsible for assuring
compliance of its subcontractors, if any, with the requirements of this provision.
13. Certified Resolution of Signature Authority
Upon request of County, Santa Clara shall deliver to County a copy of the resolution(s) authorizing
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execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement, certified as true, accurate and complete by the
appropriate authorized representative of Santa Clara.
Signed:
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CITY OF GILROY
By__________________________ ________ By_________________________ ________
Jeffrey V. Smith Date Jimmy Forbis Date
County Executive City Administrator
Approved as to Form and Legality: Approved as to Form and Legality:
____________________________ __ ____________________________ __
Kavita Narayan Date Andy Faber Date
Assistant County Counsel City Attorney
Enclosures
Exhibit A 2020 SHSGP Training Funding – Gilroy Fire Department
Exhibit B Grant Assurances
Exhibit C Quarterly Reporting Requirements and Report Template
Exhibit D Financial Disclosure Form
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SHSGP 2020 Training AwardGrant Year Course Title and DateTrainee CountDiscipline Jurisdiction Non‐Personnel Personnel Total Non‐Personnel Personnel TotalSHSGP 2020 TEMS Basic SWAT Tactical Medicine Course6 Fire City of Gilroy5,400.00 48,485.55 53,885.55 5,400.00 48,485.55 53,885.55 SHSGP 2020 TEMS Advanced SWAT Tactical Medicine Course6 Fire City of Gilroy5,400.00 39,904.83 45,304.83 5,400.00 39,904.83 45,304.83 99,190.38 Requested Allocation Approved AllocationGILROY FIRE DEPARTMENTDocuSign Envelope ID: 3F3DB5F6-CBCC-4904-9E4A-813F8E56483B
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As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant, I hereby certify that the
Applicant has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional,
managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any non-federal
share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the
project described in this application, within prescribed timelines.
I further acknowledge that the Applicant is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all
requirements within the:
(a) Applicable Federal Regulations (see below);
(b) Federal Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO);
(c) Federal Preparedness Grants Manual;
(d) California Supplement to the NOFO; and
(e) Federal and State Grant Program Guidelines.
Federal Regulations
Government cost principles, uniform administrative requirements, and audit
requirements for federal grant programs are set forth in Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). Updates are issued by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) and can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/.
State and federal grant award requirements are set forth below. The Applicant hereby
agrees to comply with the following:
1. Proof of Authority
The Applicant will obtain proof of authority from the city council, governing board, or
authorized body in support of this project. This written authorization must specify that
the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body agree:
(a) To provide all matching funds required for the grant project and that any cash
match will be appropriated as required;
(b) Any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the
responsibility of the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or
authorized body;
(c) Grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the city
council, governing board, or authorized body;
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(d) Applicant is authorized by the city council, governing board, or authorized
body to apply for federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of
project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion
of the project described in this application; and
(e) Official executing this agreement is authorized by the Applicant.
This Proof of Authority must be maintained on file and readily available upon request.
2. Period of Performance
The period of performance is specified in the Award. The Applicant is only authorized
to perform allowable activities approved under the award, within the period of
performance.
3. Lobbying and Political Activities
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for persons
entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an agency or
requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to
insure or guarantee a loan, the Applicant certifies that:
(a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf
of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of an 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 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 undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying”, in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
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The Applicant will also comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501- 1508
and §§ 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal
employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
Finally, the Applicant agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly,
to support the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or
policy without the express written approval from the California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) or the federal awarding agency.
4. Debarment and Suspension
As required by Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.213 and codified
in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, Debarment and Suspension, the Applicant will provide protection
against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed
irresponsible in their dealings with the federal government. The Applicant certifies that
it and its principals, recipients, or subrecipients:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal
department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted
of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or
a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or
performing a public (federal, state, or local) 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;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph (2)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or
more public transaction (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or
default.
Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.
5. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
The Applicant will comply with all state and federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination, including:
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(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law (P.L.) 88-352 and 42 U.S.C. §
2000d et. seq.) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or
national origin and requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take
reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English
proficiency (LEP) to their programs and services;
(b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and
1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally
funded educational program or activity;
(c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits
discrimination against those with disabilities or access and functional needs;
(d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101- 12213), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires buildings and
structures be accessible to those with disabilities and access and functional
needs;
(e) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age;
(f) Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd—2), relating to
confidentiality of patient records regarding substance abuse treatment;
(g) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing as implemented by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R. Part100. The
prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new
multifamily housing with four or more dwelling units—i.e., the public and
common use areas and individual apartment units (all units in buildings with
elevators and ground-floor units in buildings without elevators)— be designed
and constructed with certain accessible features (See 24 C.F.R. § 100.201);
(h) Executive Order 11246, which prohibits federal contractors and federally
assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in
Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identification or national origin;
(i) Executive Order 11375, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin in hiring
and employment in both the United States federal workforce and on the part
of government contractors;
(j) California Public Contract Code § 10295.3, which prohibits discrimination based
on domestic partnerships and those in same sex marriages;
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(k) DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations, under
which all applicants and recipients must comply with equal treatment policies
and requirements contained in 6 C.F.R. Part 19;
(l) The Applicant will comply with California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act
(FEHA) (California Government Code §§12940, 12945, 12945.2), as applicable.
FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment because of
ancestry, familial status, race, color, religious creed (including religious dress
and grooming practices), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or
breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,
marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, genetic
information, medical condition, age, pregnancy, denial of medical and family
care leave, or pregnancy disability leave, military and veteran status, and/or
retaliation for protesting illegal discrimination related to one of these
categories, or for reporting patient abuse in tax supported institutions;
(m) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which
application for federal assistance is being made; and
(n) The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to this
application.
6. Drug-Free Workplace
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.), the
Applicant certifies that it will maintain a drug-free workplace and a drug-free
awareness program as outlined in the Act.
7. Environmental Standards
The Applicant will comply with state and federal environmental standards, including:
(a) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code
§§ 21000- 21177), to include coordination with the city or county planning
agency;
(b) CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
§§ 15000- 15387);
(c) Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), which establishes the
basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the
United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters;
(d) Federal Clean Air Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. § 7401) which regulates air emissions
from stationary and mobile sources;
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(e) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (P.L. 91-190); the Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions
of NEPA; and Executive Order 12898 which focuses on the environmental and
human health effects of federal actions on minority and low-income
populations with the goal of achieving environmental protection for all
communities;
(f) Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order
11988;
(g) Executive Order 11514 which sets forth national environmental standards;
(h) Executive Order 11738 instituted to assure that each federal agency
empowered to enter into contracts for the procurement of goods, materials, or
services and each federal agency empowered to extend federal assistance by
way of grant, loan, or contract shall undertake such procurement and
assistance activities in a manner that will result in effective enforcement of the
Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Executive Order
11990 which requires preservation of wetlands;
(i) The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, (P.L. 93-523);
(j) The Endangered Species Act of 1973, (P.L. 93-205);
(k) 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 seq.);
(l) Conformity of Federal Actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under
Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et
seq.);
(m) Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.) related to
protecting components or potential components of the national wild and
scenic rivers system.
The Applicant shall not be: 1) in violation of any order or resolution promulgated by
the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution district; 2) subject to a cease and
desist order pursuant to § 13301 of the California Water Code for violation of waste
discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or 3) determined to be in violation
of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
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8. Audits
For subrecipients expending $750,000 or more in federal grant funds annually, the
Applicant will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in
accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and Title 2 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Subpart F Audit Requirements.
9. Access to Records
In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.336, the Applicant will give the awarding agency,
the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the state, through
any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books,
papers, or documents related to the award. The Applicant will require any
subrecipients, contractors, successors, transferees and assignees to acknowledge
and agree to comply with this provision.
10. Conflict of Interest
The Applicant will establish safeguards to prohibit the Applicant’s employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of
personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
11. Financial Management
False Claims for Payment - The Applicant will comply with 31 U.S.C §§ 3729-3733
which sets forth that no subrecipient, recipient, or subrecipient shall submit a false
claim for payment, reimbursement or advance.
12. Reporting - Accountability
The Applicant agrees to comply with applicable provisions of the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (P.L. 109-282), specifically (a) the
reporting of subawards obligating $25,000 or more in federal funds and (b) executive
compensation data for first-tier subawards. This includes the provisions of FFATA,
which includes requirements for executive compensation, and also requirements
implementing the Act for the non-federal entity at 2 C.F.R. Part 25 Financial
Assistance Use of Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration and 2 C.F.R.
Part 170 Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information.
13. Whistleblower Protections
The Applicant also must comply with statutory requirements for whistleblower
protections at 10 U.S.C. § 2409, 41 U.S.C. § 4712, and 10 U.S.C. § 2324, 41 U.S.C. §
4304 and § 4310.
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14. Human Trafficking
The Applicant will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. § 7104) which prohibits grant
award recipients or a subrecipient from: (1) engaging in trafficking in persons during
the period of time that the award is in effect; (2) procuring a commercial sex act
during the period of time that the award is in effect; (3) using forced labor in the
performance of the award or subawards under the award.
15. Labor Standards
The Applicant will comply with the following federal labor standards:
(a) The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 276a to 276a-7), as applicable, and the
Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145 and 18 U.S.C. § 874) and the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 327-333), regarding labor
standards for federally-assisted construction contracts or subcontracts, and
(b) The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 201 et al.) as they apply to
employees of institutes of higher learning (IHE), hospitals and other non-profit
organizations.
16. Worker’s Compensation
The Applicant must comply with provisions which require every employer to be
insured to protect workers who may be injured on the job at all times during the
performance of the work of this Agreement, as per the workers compensation laws
set forth in California Labor Code §§ 3700 et seq.
17. Property-Related
If applicable to the type of project funded by this federal award, the Applicant will:
(a) Comply with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose
property is acquired as a result of federal or federally-assisted programs. These
requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project
purposes regardless of federal participation in purchase;
(b) Comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires subrecipients
in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is
$10,000 or more;
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(c) Assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the
(d) National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 470),
Executive Order 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §469a-1 et
seq.); and
(e) Comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. § 4831
and 24 CFR Part 35) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction
or rehabilitation of residence structures.
18. Certifications Applicable Only to Federally-Funded Construction Projects
For all construction projects, the Applicant will:
(a) Not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title
or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from
the awarding agency. Will record the federal awarding agency directives and
will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of
the project;
(b) Comply with the requirements of the awarding agency with regard to the
drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications; and
(c) Provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at
the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such
other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or
State.
19. Use of Cellular Device While Driving is Prohibited
Applicants are required to comply with California Vehicle Code sections 23123 and
23123.5. These laws prohibit driving motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless
communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. Drivers
are also prohibited from the use of a wireless telephone without hands-free listening
and talking, unless to make an emergency call to 911, law enforcement, or similar
services.
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20. California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act
The Applicant acknowledges that all information submitted in the course of applying
for funding under this program, or provided in the course of an entity’s grant
management activities that are under Federal control, is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the California Public Records Act,
California Government Code section 6250 et seq. The Applicant should consider
these laws and consult its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the
release of information when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application,
needs assessment, and strategic planning process.
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) –
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ASSURANCES / CERTIFICATIONS
21. Acknowledgment of Federal Funding from DHS
All recipients must acknowledge their use of federal funding when issuing statements,
press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and other documents describing
projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
22. Activities Conducted Abroad
All recipients must ensure that project activities carried on outside the United States
are coordinated as necessary with appropriate government authorities and that
appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained.
23. Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
DHS defines personally identifiable information (PII) as any information that permits the
identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information
that is linked or linkable to that individual. All recipients who collect PII are required to
have a publically-available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and
maintenance of PII they collect. Recipients may also find the DHS Privacy Impact
Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy template a useful resource respectively.
24. Copyright
All recipients must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §§ 401 or 402 and
an acknowledgement of U.S. Government sponsorship (including the award number)
to any work first produced under federal financial assistance awards.
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25. Duplication of Benefits
Any cost allocable to a particular federal financial assistance award provided for in
2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E may not be charged to other federal financial assistance
awards to overcome fund deficiencies, to avoid restrictions imposed by federal
statutes, regulations, or federal financial assistance award terms and conditions, or for
other reasons. However, these prohibitions would not preclude recipients from shifting
costs that are allowable under two or more awards in accordance with existing
federal statutes, regulations, or the federal financial assistance award terms and
conditions.
26. Energy Policy and Conservation Act
All recipients must comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 6201 which contain
policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state energy
conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act.
27. Federal Debt Status
All recipients are required to be non-delinquent in their repayment of any federal
debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit
disallowances, and benefit overpayments. See OMB Circular A-129.
28. Fly America Act of 1974
All recipients must comply with Preference for U.S. Flag Air Carriers: (air carriers
holding certificates under 49 U.S.C. § 41102) for international air transportation of
people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with
the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. §
40118) and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States in the March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General Decision B-
138942.
29. Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, all
Applicants must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space
funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the fire prevention and
control guidelines of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as
amended, 15 U.S.C. § 2225a.
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30. Non-supplanting Requirement
All recipients who receive federal financial assistance awards made under programs
that prohibit supplanting by law must ensure that federal funds do not replace
(supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non-
federal sources.
31. Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise provided by law, recipients are subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, Pub. L.
No. 96-517, as amended, and codified in 35 U.S.C. § 200 et seq. All recipients are
subject to the specific requirements governing the development, reporting, and
disposition of rights to inventions and patents resulting from financial assistance
awards located at 37 C.F.R. Part 401 and the standard patent rights clause located
at 37 C.F.R. § 401.14.
32. SAFECOM
All recipients who receive federal financial assistance awards made under programs
that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities must
comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants,
including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable
communications.
33. Terrorist Financing
All recipients must comply with Executive Order 13224 and U.S. law that prohibit
transactions with, and the provisions of resources and support to, individuals and
organizations associated with terrorism. Recipients are legally responsible to ensure
compliance with the Order and laws.
34. Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance
If the total value of the recipient’s currently active grants, cooperative agreements,
and procurement contracts from all federal assistance offices exceeds $10,000,000 for
any period of time during the period of performance of this federal financial
assistance award, you must comply with the requirements set forth in the
government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and
Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is
incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
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35. USA Patriot Act of 2001
All recipients must comply with requirements of the Uniting and Strengthening
America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism
Act (USA PATRIOT Act), which amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175–175c.
36. Use of DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags
All recipients must obtain permission from their DHS Financial Assistance Office, prior
to using the DHS seal(s), logos, crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS
agency officials, including use of the United States Coast Guard seal, logo, crests or
reproductions of flags or likenesses of Coast Guard officials.
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Exhibit C
Quarterly Performance and Reporting Requirements
Quarterly performance reports indicating the status of FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program
(SHSGP) projects are due to the County Grants Administrator, Michelle Sandoval.
The following dates represent the Grant Performance Period for the SHSGP program:
Performance Period 1 (September 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020) – quarterly performance
report due January 15, 2021
Performance Period 2 (January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021) – quarterly performance period
report due April 15, 2021
Performance Period 3 (April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021) – quarterly performance period report due
July 15, 2021
Performance Period 4 (July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021) – quarterly performance period
report due October 15, 2021
Performance Period 5 (October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021) – quarterly performance period
report due January 15, 2022
Performance Period 6 (January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022) – quarterly performance period
report due April 15, 2022
Performance Period 7 (January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022) – quarterly performance period
report due April 15, 2022
Performance Period 8 (April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022) – quarterly performance period report due
July 15, 2022
Performance Period 9 (July 15, 2022 – September 30, 2022) – quarterly performance period
report due October 15, 2022
Performance Period 10 (October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) – quarterly performance period
report due January 15, 2023
Performance Period 11 (January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023) – quarterly performance period
report due April 30, 2023
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