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GRANT AGREEMENT 5004637 BETWEEN
THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND
THE CiTY OF NATIONAL CITY
REGARDING ITS EUCLID AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS
ATHIS GRANT AGREEMENT 5004637 (Agreement) is made this 215iday of
tL4 s'k , 2015, by and between the San Diego Association of Governments,
401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, California, hereinafter referred to as SANDAG. and the City of
National City 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950, hereinafter referred to as
Grantee. This agreement expires on \I'' ! ?,_ ;
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
A. On September 26, 2013, the Governor Brown signed legislation creating the Active
Transportation Program (ATP) (Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101) to encourage increased
use of active modes of transportation such as bicycling and walking.
B. ATP funding is awarded through a competitive process that consists of two stages: a
statewide competition facilitated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC),
followed by a regional competition facilitated by SANDAG.
C. The regional competition for Cycle 1 ATP funds was conducted in 2014 and resulted in a list of
ten projects to be funded through the ATP in the amount of $13.41 million. On
September 26, 2014, the Board of Directors recommended the final list of ranked projects to
the CTC for funding allocation. Of the ten recommended projects, seven were from local
jurisdictions with a cumulative award amount of $5.99 million, while the three remaining
projects were SANDAG projects.
D. The SANDAG Board of Directors allocates funds under the TransNet local sales tax program to
support local bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects in the San Diego region through
a competitive process.
E. The TransNet Extension Ordinance contains provisions to fund the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Neighborhood Safety Program (BPNSP), which encompasses bicycle and pedestrian travel
projects. The TransNet BPNSP is commonly referred to as the SANDAG Active Transportation
Grant Program (ATGP).
F. Section 7 of the TransNet Extension Ordinance allows for the exchange of federal, state, or
other local funds for TransNet funds to maximize effectiveness in the use of revenues.
G. On November 21, 2014, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved the exchange of ATP
funding for TransNet funding for the 7 local jurisdiction projects selected in the regional ATP
competition by Resolution Number RTC 2015-02.
H. Grantee successfully applied for ATP Funding for its Euclid Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian
Enhancements (Project), as described in Grantee's grant application. The Scope of Work,
Project Schedule, and Approved Project Budget are included as Attachment A.
t. Grantee's Project is funded with $425,000 in ATGP funds. The TransNet MPO ID for the Project
is NC21.
1. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions for SANDAG to
provide Grantee with funding to implement the Project.
K. Although SANDAG will be providing financial assistance to Grantee to support the Project,
SANDAG will not take an active role or retain substantial control of the Project. Therefore,
this Agreement is characterized as a funding agreement rather than a cooperative
agreement.
1.. Grantee understands that TransNet funds derive from retail transactions and use tax revenues
which fluctuate. SANDAG's funding commitment to ATGP Projects, including this Project, is
subject to these fluctuations, which may impact funding availability for this Project.
M. Grantee further understands that this Grant Award, Agreement and the Grantee's
performance thereunder are subject to Board Policy No. 035, which includes multiple "use it
or lose it" provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
A. Application. The signed and dated grant application, including any amendment thereto,
with all explanatory, supporting, and supplementary documents filed with SANDAG by or on
behalf of the Grantee and accepted or approved by SANDAG. All of Grantee's application
materials, not in conflict with this Agreement, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement
as though fully set forth herein.
B. Approval, Authorization, Concurrence, Waiver. A written statement (transmitted in
typewritten hard copy or electronically) of a SANDAG official authorized to permit the
Grantee to take or omit an action required by this Agreement, which action may not be taken
or omitted without such written permission. Except to the extent that SANDAG determines
otherwise in writing, such approval, authorization, concurrence, or waiver permitting the
performance or omission of a specific action does not constitute permission to perform or
omit other similar actions. An oral permission or interpretation has no legal force or effect.
C. Approved Project Budget. The most recent statement of the costs of the Project, the
maximum amount of assistance from SANDAG for which the Grantee is currently eligible, the
specific tasks (including specific contingencies) covered, and the estimated cost of each task,
that has been approved by SANDAG. The Approved Project Budget is included in
Attachment A.
D. ATGP Funds and Funding. Funding from the TransNet BPNSP.
E. Grantee. The local jurisdiction that is the recipient of ATGP funding under this Agreement.
F. Notice to Proceed. A written notice from SANDAG issued to the Grantee authorizing the
Grantee to proceed with all or a portion of the work described in the Scope of Work. Grantee
shall not proceed with the work and shall not be eligible to receive payment for work
performed prior to the SANDAG issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
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G. Subgrantee. Any contractor or consultant, at any tier, paid directly or indirectly with funds
flowing from this Agreement for the Project.
II. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
A. General. The Grantee agrees to carry out the Project as follows:
7. Project Description. Grantee agrees to perform the work as described in the Scope of
Work included as Attachment A.
2. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement or any amendment hereto is the
date on which this Agreement or an amendment is fully executed. The Grantee agrees
to undertake Project work promptly after receiving a Notice to Proceed from SANDAG.
3. Grantee's Capacity. The Grantee agrees to maintain or acquire sufficient legal,
financial, technical, and managerial capacity to: (a) plan, manage, and complete the
Project and provide for the use of any Project property; (b) carry out the safety and
security aspects of the Project; and (c) comply with the terms of the Agreement and all
applicable laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Project and the Grantee,
including but not limited to the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Board Policy
No. 035.
4. Project Schedule. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project according to the
Project Schedule included in Attachment A.and in compliance with Board Policy
No. 035, as amended, and included as Attachment 8.
5. Project Implementation and Oversight. Grantee agrees to comply with the
Project Implementation and Oversight Requirements, included as Attachment C, and
Board Policy No. 035, as amended.
6. Changes to Project's Scope of Work. This Agreement was awarded to Grantee based on
the application submitted by Grantee, which contained representations by Grantee
regarding project parameters, project proximity to transit, and other criteria relevant to
evaluating and ranking the Project based on the Regional ATP scoring criteria. Any
substantive deviation from Grantee's representations in the Application during project
implementation may require reevaluation or result in loss of funding. If Grantee knows
or should have known that substantive changes to the Project will occur or have
occurred, Grantee will immediately notify SANDAG in writing. SANDAG will then
determine whether the Project is still consistent with the overall objectives of the ATGP
and Regional ATP and whether the changes would have negatively affected the Project
ranking during the competitive grant evaluation process. SANDAG reserves the right to
have ATGP Funding withheld from Grantee, or refunded to SANDAG, due to Grantee's
failure to satisfactorily complete the Project or due to substantive changes to the
Project.
7 Media and Community Outreach Coordination. The Grantee agrees notify SANDAG of
any media and community outreach efforts, including presentations to community
groups, other agencies, and elected officials. The Grantee agrees to assist SANDAG with
media or community events related to the Project, such as ground breaking and ribbon
cutting. Press materials shall be provided to SANDAG staff before they are distributed.
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SANDAG logos should be included in press materials and other project collateral, but
may never be included in such documents without advance approval from SANDAG.
As part of the quarterly reports submitted to SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to provide
project milestone information to support media and communications efforts. SANDAG
reserves the right to use the information provided by the Grantee for any combination
of the following, including but not limited to: social media posts, online photo albums,
videos, press releases, PowerPoint presentations, web updates, newsletters, and
testimonials. In submitting photos to SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to release the rights
of the photos to SANDAG for its use.
8. Project Signage and Designation of TransNet Funded Facilities. Each capital project in
excess of $250,000 funded in whole or in part by revenues from the TransNet Extension
Ordinance shall be dearly designated during its construction or implementation as
being provided by revenues from the TransNet Extension Ordinance.
Grantee agrees to follow the Project Signage Specifications. SANDAG will provide sign
specifications. Grantee agrees to follow sign specifications and submit proof files to
SANDAG for approval before printing.
9. Baseline Data Collection. For capital projects, Grantee is required to coordinate with
SANDAG staff on the development of a baseline data collection plan in accordance
with the Project Implementation and Oversight Requirements.
B. Application of Laws. Should a federal or state law pre-empt a local law, regulation, or the
TransNet Extension Ordinance, the Grantee must comply with the federal or state law and
implementing regulations. No provision of this Agreement requires the Grantee to observe or
enforce compliance with any provision, perform any other act, or do any other task in
contravention of federal, state, territorial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. If
compliance with any provision of this Agreement violates or would require the Grantee to
violate any law, the Grantee agrees to notify SANDAG immediately in writing. Should this
occur, SANDAG and the Grantee agree that they will make appropriate arrangements to
proceed with or, if necessary, terminate the Project or affected portions thereof
expeditiously.
C. Notice Regarding Prevailing Wages. SANDAG ATGP Grants are funded with TransNet
revenues consistent with the TransNet Extension Ordinance adopted by the voters in
November 2004 (SANDAG Ordinance 04-01). Although SANDAG Ordinance 04-01 does not
require payment of prevailing wages, California law may require that Grantee's public works
projects pay prevailing wages for workers. Grantee acknowledges that SANDAG has strongly
encouraged Grantee to seek legal counsel regarding whether the Project will be subject to
prevailing wage laws consistent with Labor Code Section 1720, et seq. This Agreement
requires Grantee's compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances as
applicable.
D. Significant Participation by a Subgrantee. Although the Grantee may delegate any or
almost all Project responsibilities to one or more subgrantees, the Grantee agrees that it,
rather than any subgrantee, is ultimately responsible for compliance with all applicable laws,
regulations, and this Agreement.
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E. Third -Party Contracting. Grantee shall not award contracts over $3,000 on the basis of a
noncompetitive procurement for work to be performed under this Agreement without the
prior written approval of SANDAG. Contracts awarded by Grantee, if intended as local match
credit, must meet the requirements set forth in this Agreement regarding local match funds.
1. If Grantee hires a consultant to carry out professional services funded under this
Agreement, Grantee shall: prepare an Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) prior to soliciting
proposals; publicly advertise for competing proposals for the work; use cost as an
evaluation factor in selecting the consultant; document a Record of Negotiation (RON)
establishing that the amount paid by Grantee for the consultant services is fair and
reasonable; and pass through the relevant obligations in this Agreement to the
consultant.
2. If Grantee hires a contractor to carry out construction services funded under this
Agreement, Grantee shall: prepare an ICE (e.g., a construction cost estimate) prior to
soliciting bids; publicly advertise for competing bids for the work; award the work to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder; document a RON establishing that the
amount paid by Grantee for the construction services is fair and reasonable; and pass
through the relevant obligations in this Agreement to the contractor.
F. Grantee's Responsibility to Extend Agreement Requirements to Other Entities
1. Entities Affected. Grantee agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure
that all Project participants comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and
policies affecting Project implementation. In addition, if an entity other than the
Grantee is expected to fulfill any responsibilities typically performed by the Grantee,
the Grantee agrees to assure that the entity carries out the Grantee's responsibilities as
set forth in this Agreement.
2. Documents Affected. The applicability provisions of laws, regulations, and policies
determine the extent to which those provisions affect an entity (such as a subgrantee)
participating in the Project through the Grantee. Thus, the Grantee agrees to use a
written document to ensure that each entity participating in the Project complies with
applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
3. Flowdown. The Grantee agrees to include in each document (subagreement, lease,
third -party contract, or other) any necessary provisions requiring the Project participant
(third -party contractor, subgrantee, or other) to impose applicable laws, Agreement
requirements and directives on its subgrantees, lessees, third -party contractors, and
other Project participants at the lowest tier necessary.
G. No SANDAG Obligations to Third Parties. In connection with the Project, the Grantee
agrees that SANDAG shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to any subgrantee,
lessee, third -party contractor, or other person or entity that is not a party to the Agreement
for the Project. Notwithstanding that SANDAG may have concurred in or approved any
solicitation, subagreement, lease, or third -party contract at any tier, SANDAG has no
obligations or liabilities to any entity other than the Grantee, including any subgrantee,
lessee, or third -party contractor at any tier.
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H. Changes In Project Performance. The Grantee agrees to notify SANDAG immediately, in
writing, of any change in local law, conditions (including its legal, financial, or technical
capacity), or any other event that may adversely affect the Grantee's ability to perform the
Project in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and as required by Board Policy
No. 035. The Grantee also agrees to notify SANDAG immediately, in writing, of any current or
prospective major dispute, breach, default, or litigation that may adversely affect SANDAG
interests in the Project; and agrees to inform SANDAG, also in writing, before naming
SANDAG as a party to litigation for any reason, in any forum. At a minimum, the Grantee
agrees to send each notice to SANDAG required by this subsection to the SANDAG Office of
General Counsel.
I. Standard of Care. The Grantee expressly warrants that the work to be performed pursuant
to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standard of care.
Where approval by SANDAG, its Executive Director, or other representative of SANDAG is
indicated in the Scope of Work, it is understood to be conceptual approval only and does not
relieve the Grantee of responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards,
and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with
industry standards, or the willful misconduct of the Grantee or its subgrantees.
111. ETHICS
A. Grantee Code of Conduct/Standards of Conduct. The Grantee agrees to maintain a
written code of conduct or standards of conduct that shall govern the actions of its officers,
employees, council or board members, or agents engaged in the award or administration of
subagreements, leases, or third -party contracts supported with ATGP Funding. The Grantee
agrees that its code of conduct or standards of conduct shall specify that its officers,
employees, council or board members, or agents may neither solicit nor accept gratuities,
favors, or anything of monetary value from any present or potential subgrantee, lessee, or
third -party contractor at any tier or agent thereof. The Grantee may set de minimis rules
where the financial interest is not substantial, or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal
intrinsic value. The Grantee agrees that its code of conduct or standards of conduct shall also
prohibit its officers, employees, board members, or agents from using their respective
positions in a manner that presents a real or apparent personal or organizational conflict of
interest or personal gain. As permitted by state or local law or regulations, the Grantee
agrees that its code of conduct or standards of conduct shall include penalties, sanctions, or
other disciplinary actions for violations by its officers, employees, council or board members,
or their agents, or its third -party contractors or subgrantees or their agents.
1. Personal Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee agrees that its code of conduct or standards
of conduct shall prohibit the Grantee's employees, officers, council or board members,
or agents from participating in the selection, award, or administration of any third -
party contract or subagreement supported by ATGP Funding if a real or apparent
conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when an employee,
officer, board member, or agent, including any member of his or her immediate family,
partner, or organization that employs, or intends to employ, any of the parties listed
herein has a financial interest in a firm competing for award.
2. Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee agrees that its code of conduct or
standards of conduct shall include procedures for identifying and preventing real and
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apparent organizational conflicts of interest. An organizational conflict of interest
exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed third -party
contract or subagreement may, without some restrictions on future activities, result in
an unfair competitive advantage to the third -party contractor or subgrantee or impair
its objectivity in performing the contract work.
B. SANDAG Code of Conduct. SANDAG has established policies concerning potential conflicts
of interest. These policies apply to Grantee. For all awards by SANDAG, any practices which
might result in unlawful activity are prohibited including, but not limited to, rebates,
kickbacks, or other unlawful considerations. SANDAG staff members are specifically
prohibited from participating in the selection process when those staff have a close personal
relationship, family relationship, or past (within the last 12 months), present, or potential
business or employment relationship with a person or business entity seeking a contract with
SANDAG. It is unlawful for any contract to be made by SANDAG if any individual
Board member or staff has a prohibited financial interest in the contract. Staff are also
prohibited from soliciting or accepting gratuities from any organization seeking funding from
SANDAG. SANDAG officers, employees, agents, and Board members shall not solicit or accept
gifts, gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from consultants, potential
consultants, or parties to subagreements. By signing this Agreement, Grantee affirms that it
has no knowledge of an ethical violation by SANDAG staff or Grantee. If Grantee has any
reason to believe a conflict of interest exists with regard to the Agreement or the Project, it
should notify the SANDAG Office of General Counsel immediately.
C. Bonus or Commission. The Grantee affirms that it has not paid, and agrees not to pay, any
bonus or commission to obtain approval of its ATGP Funding application for the Project.
D. False or Fraudulent Statements or Claims. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that by
executing the Agreement for the Project, the Grantee certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement it has made, it makes, or it may make in connection with the
Project, including, but not limited to, the Grantee's grant application, progress reports and
invoices.
IV. AMOUNT OF FUNDING ASSISTANCE
The Grantee agrees that SANDAG will provide ATGP Funding for the Project equal to the smaller of
the following amounts: (a) the Maximum SANDAG Amount Approved of $425,000; or (b) the
amount calculated in accordance with the Maximum Percentages of SANDAG Participation, which is
100 percent. SANDAG responsibility to make payments under this Agreement is limited to the
amounts listed in the Approved Project Budget for the Project. Grantee's estimate in its application
for funding from SANDAG for the Project is the amount that forms the basis upon which SANDAG
determines the Maximum SANDAG Amount Awarded and Maximum Percentages of SANDAG
Participation.
V. MATCHING FUNDS
Grantee has not proposed to provide matching funds for the Project.
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VI. APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET
Except to the extent that SANDAG determines otherwise in writing, the Grantee agrees as follows:
The Grantee and SANDAG have agreed to a Project budget that is designated the "Approved
Project Budget." The Grantee will incur obligations and make disbursements of Project funds only
as authorized by the Approved Project Budget. An amendment to the Approved Project Budget
requires the issuance of a formal amendment to the Agreement, unless the re -allocation of funds
among budget items or fiscal years that not increase the total amount of the ATGP Funding
awarded for the Project, does not negatively impact the benefits obtained from the Project, and is
consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Prior written SANDAG Project Manager
approval is required for transfers of funds between Approved Project Budget line items.
VII. PAYMENTS
A. Grantee's Request for Payment When Matching Funds Are Required. The Grantee will
demonstrate or certify that it will provide adequate matching funds such that, when
combined with payments from SANDAG, will cover all costs to be incurred for the Project.
Except to the extent that SANDAG determines, in writing, that the Grantee may defer its
provision of matching funds for the Project, a Grantee is required under the terms of this
Agreement to provide matching funds for the Project and agrees that it will not:
1. Request or obtain matching funds exceeding the amount justified by the matching
share previously provided.
2. Take any action that would cause the proportion of ATGP Funding made available to
the Project at any time to exceed the percentage authorized by the Agreement for the
Project.
B. Payment by SANDAG. Upon receiving a request for payment and adequate supporting
information, SANDAG will make payment for eligible amounts to Grantee within 30 days if
Grantee has complied with the requirements of the Agreement, including submission of a
Quarterly Report which is included as Attachment D, has satisfied SANDAG that the ATGP
Funding requested is needed for Project purposes in that requisition period, and is making
adequate progress toward Project completion consistent with Board Policy No. 035. After the
Grantee has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the preceding requirements, SANDAG
may reimburse the Grantee's apparent allowable costs incurred consistent with the Approved
Project Budget. SANDAG shall retain ten percent from the amounts invoiced until satisfactory
completion of work. SANDAG shall promptly release retention amounts to Grantee following
Grantee's satisfactory completion of work and receipt of Grantee's final invoice and all
required documentation.
C. Eligible Costs. The Grantee agrees that Project costs eligible for ATGP Funding must comply
with the following requirements, unless SANDAG determines otherwise in writing. To be
eligible for reimbursement, Project costs must be:
1. Consistent with the Project Scope of Work, the Approved Project Budget, and other
provisions of the Agreement.
2. Necessary in order to accomplish the Project.
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3. Reasonable for the goods or services purchased.
4. Actual net costs to the Grantee (i.e., the price paid minus any refunds, rebates, or other
items of value received by the Grantee that have the effect of reducing the cost
actually incurred, excluding program income).
5. Incurred for work performed, only on a reimbursement basis, after both the
Effective Date of the Agreement and following Grantee's receipt of a Notice to Proceed
from SANDAG.
6. Satisfactorily documented with supporting documentation which is to be submitted
with each invoice.
7. Treated consistently in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and
procedures for the Grantee and any third -party contractors and subgrantees,
(see Section 8 Accounting Records).
8. Eligible for TransNet Funding as part of the ATGP.
9. Indirect Costs are only allowable with prior SANDAG approval. Grantee must submit the
following documentation as part of the grant application materials: (1) an indirect cost
allocation audit approved by a qualified independent auditor; or (2) the applicant's
proposed method for allocating indirect costs in accordance with OMB Circular A-87
guidelines. Indirect cost allocation plans must be reviewed and renewed annually.
10. Project generated revenue realized by the Grantee shall be utilized in support of the
Project. Project generated revenue and expenditures, if any, shall be reported at the
end of the Agreement period.
D. Excluded Costs
1. In determining the amount of ATGP Funding SANDAG will provide for the Project,
SANDAG will exclude:
a. Any Project cost incurred by the Grantee before either the date SANDAG issues a
Notice to Proceed to Grantee or the Effective Date of the Agreement or any
Amendment thereto;
b. Any cost that is not included in the latest Approved Project Budget;
c. Any cost for Project property or services received in connection with a
subagreement, lease, third -party contract, or other arrangement that is required
to be, but has not been, concurred in or approved in writing by SANDAG; and
d. Any cost ineligible for SANDAG participation as provided by applicable laws,
regulations, or policies.
2. Certain costs at times associated with bicycle and pedestrian projects are not eligible
when the benefit provided is not the exclusive use of bicyclists or pedestrians. These
instances are listed below.
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a. Curb and gutter are part of the roadway drainage system. As such, newly
installed curb and gutter cannot be considered an improvement exclusively for
the benefit of the sidewalk or bike lane and are not an eligible expense.
b. Driveway ramps installed across sidewalks are not for the benefit of pedestrians,
and in fact, degrade the pedestrian environment. Claimants may not include the
cost of driveway ramps in applications for sidewalk projects. However, the
distance across the driveway may be included when computing the per -square -
foot cost of the sidewalk.
c. Where roadway design standards require a roadway shoulder width at least as
wide as would be required for a standard bike lane, the cost of the shoulder
construction will not be eligible. Appropriate bikeway signage is eligible.
d. Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to remove and replace curb and
gutter, driveway ramps, drainage facilities and other existing improvements in
order to construct a bikeway or sidewalk. In such cases the cost of this work is
most likely eligible, but claimants should carefully document why this is so in the
claim submittal.
E. The Grantee understands and agrees that payment to the Grantee for any Project cost does
not constitute the SANDAG final decision about whether that cost is allowable and eligible
for payment under the Project and does not constitute a waiver of any violation by the
Grantee of the terms of the Agreement for the Project or Board Policy No. 035. The Grantee
acknowledges that SANDAG will not make a final determination about the allowability and
eligibility of any cost until the final payment has been made on the Project or the results of
an audit of the Project requested by SANDAG or its Independent Taxpayers' Oversight
Committee (ITOC) has been completed, whichever occurs latest. If SANDAG determines that
the Grantee is not entitled to receive any portion of the ATGP Funding requested or paid,
SANDAG will notify the Grantee in writing, stating its reasons. The Grantee agrees that
Project closeout will not alter the Grantee's responsibility to return any funds due to SANDAG
as a result of later refunds, corrections, performance deficiencies, or other similar actions; nor
will Project closeout alter the SANDAG right to disallow costs and recover funds provided for
the Project on the basis of a later audit or other review. Upon notification to the Grantee that
specific amounts are owed to SANDAG, whether for excess payments of ATGP Funding,
disallowed costs, or funds recovered from third parties or elsewhere, the Grantee agrees to
promptly remit to SANDAG the amounts owed, including applicable interest, penalties and
administrative charges.
VIII. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
In compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, the Grantee agrees as follows:
A. Project Accounts. The Grantee agrees to establish and maintain for the Project either a
separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established
accounting system that can be identified with the Project. The Grantee also agrees to
maintain documentation of all checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, or other
accounting documents related in whole or in part to the Project so that they may be clearly
identified, readily accessible, and available to SANDAG upon request and, to the extent
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feasible, kept separate from documents not related to the Project.
B. Documentation of Project Costs and Program Income. Except to the extent that
SANDAG determines otherwise, in writing, the Grantee agrees to support all costs charged to
the Project, including any approved services or property contributed by the Grantee or others,
with properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or vouchers describing in
detail the nature and propriety of the charges, including adequate records to support the
costs the Grantee has incurred underlying any payment in which SANDAG has agreed to
participate in based upon a payable milestone.
IX. REPORTING, RECORD RETENTION, AND ACCESS
A. Types of Reports. The Grantee agrees to submit to SANDAG all reports required by law and
regulation, policy, this Agreement, and any other reports SANDAG may specify.
B. Report Formats. The Grantee agrees that all reports and other documents or information
intended for public availability developed in the course of the Project and required to be
submitted to SANDAG must be prepared and submitted in electronic and/or typewritten hard
copy formats, as SANDAG may specify. SANDAG reserves the right to specify that records be
submitted in particular formats.
C. Record Retention. During the course of the Project and for three years thereafter from the
date of transmission of the final expenditure report, the Grantee agrees to maintain, intact
and readily accessible, all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting
materials relating to the Project, as SANDAG may require.
D. Access to Records of Grantees and Subgrantees. The Grantee agrees to permit, and
require its subgrantees to permit, SANDAG or its authorized representatives, upon request, to
inspect all Project work, materials, payrolls, and other data, and to audit the books, records,
and accounts of the Grantee and its subgrantees pertaining to the Project.
E. Project Closeout. The Grantee agrees that Project closeout does not alter the reporting and
record retention requirements of this Agreement.
F. Quarterly Reports. Grantee shall submit written quarterly reports to SANDAG detailing the
progress of its work, expenditures incurred, and information regarding whether the Project is
projected to be completed within the limits of the Approved Project Budget,
Project Schedule, and consistent with Board Policy No. 035 and any policy amendments
thereto. Grantee shall document the progress and results of work performed under this
Agreement to the satisfaction of SANDAG. This includes progress and final reports, plans,
specifications, estimates, and other evidence of attainment of the Agreement objectives,
which are requested by SANDAG or ITOC. Grantee may be required to attend meetings of
SANDAG staff and committees, including but not limited to ITOC, the Regional Planning
Committee, the Transportation Committee, and the SANDAG Board of Directors, to report on
its progress and respond to questions.
G. Communities Served Data and Report. If requested, Grantee shall provide SANDAG with
data regarding how the Project's benefits and burdens were equitably distributed among
socio and economic populations in the area affected by the Project, and associated smart
growth data.
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X. Project Completion, Audit, Settlement, and Closeout
A. Project Completion. Within 90 calendar days following Project completion or termination
by SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to submit a final certification of Project expenses and final
reports, as applicable. All payments made to the Grantee shall be subject to review for
compliance by SANDAG with the requirements of this Agreement and shall be subject to an
audit upon completion of the Project.
B. Project Audit. The Grantee agrees to have financial and compliance audits performed as
SANDAG may require consistent with the TransNet Extension Ordinance. The Grantee agrees
that Project closeout will not alter the Grantee's audit responsibilities. Audit costs are
allowable Project costs.
C. Performance Audit. The Grantee agrees to cooperate with SANDAG or ITOC with regard to
any performance audit that is performed on the Project pursuant to the TransNet Ordinance.
D. Project Closeout. Project closeout occurs when SANDAG notifies the Grantee that SANDAG
has closed the Project, and, if applicable, either forwards the final ATGP Funding payment
and or acknowledges that the Grantee has remitted the proper refund. The Grantee agrees
that Project closeout by SANDAG does not invalidate any continuing requirements imposed
by the Agreement or any unmet requirements set forth in a written notification from
SANDAG.
E. Project Use. Grantee was awarded this Agreement based on representations in its grant
application regarding the Project's intended use. If the Project is a capital project, Grantee
hereby commits to continued use of the Project for the purposes stated in its application for a
period of at least five years after completion of construction. SANDAG may require Grantee
to refund ATGP funding provided for the Project in the event Grantee fails to utilize the
Project for its intended purposes as stated in the grant application or for any disallowed costs.
XI. TIMELY PROGRESS AND RIGHT OF SANDAG TO TERMINATE
A. Grantee shall make diligent and timely progress toward completion of the Project within the
timelines set forth in the Project Schedule, and consistent with Board Policy No. 035 and any
policy amendments thereto. If timely progress is not achieved, SANDAG may, in its sole
discretion, review the status of the Project to determine if the remaining funding should be
reallocated to another eligible project, as per Board Policy No. 035. Grantee understands and
agrees that any failure to make reasonable progress on the Project or violation of this
Agreement and/or Board Policy No. 035, that endangers substantial performance of the
Project shall provide sufficient grounds for SANDAG, in its sole discretion, to terminate this
Agreement.
B. In the event Grantee encounters difficulty in meeting the Project Schedule or anticipates
difficulty in complying with the Project Schedule, the Grantee shall immediately notify the
SANDAG Project Manager in writing, and shall provide pertinent details, including the
reasons for the delay in performance and the date by which Grantee expects to complete
performance or delivery. This notification shall be informational in character only and receipt
of it shall not be construed as a waiver by SANDAG of a project delivery schedule or date, or
any rights or remedies provided by this Agreement, including Board Policy No. 035
requirements.
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C. Upon written notice, the Grantee agrees that SANDAG may suspend or terminate all or any
part of the ATGP Funding to be provided for the Project if the Grantee has violated the terms
of the Agreement, or Board Policy No. 035, or if SANDAG determines that the purpose of the
laws or policies authorizing the Project would not be adequately served by the continuation
of ATGP Funding for the Project.
D. In general, termination of ATGP Funding for the Project will not invalidate obligations
properly incurred by the Grantee before the termination date to the extent those obligations
cannot be canceled. If, however, SANDAG determines that the Grantee has willfully misused
ATGP Funding by failing to make adequate progress, or failing to comply with the terms of
the Agreement, SANDAG reserves the right to require the Grantee to refund to SANDAG the
entire amount of ATGP Funding provided for the Project or any lesser amount as SANDAG
may determine.
E. Expiration of any Project time period established in the Project Schedule will not, by itself,
automatically constitute an expiration or termination of the Agreement for the Project,
however, Grantee must request and SANDAG may agree to amend the Agreement in writing
if the Project Schedule will not be met. An amendment to the Project Schedule may be made
at the discretion of SANDAG if Grantee's request is consistent with the provisions of
Board Policy No. 035.
XII. CIVIL RIGHTS
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable civil rights laws, regulations, and policies and shall
include the provisions of this Section 12 in each subagreement, lease, third -party contract, or other
legally binding document to perform work funded by this Agreement. Applicable civil rights laws,
regulations and policies include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Nondiscrimination. SANDAG implements its programs without regard to income level,
disability, race, color, and national origin in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Grantee shall prohibit discrimination on these grounds,
notify the public of their rights under these laws, and utilize a process for addressing
complaints of discrimination. Furthermore, Grantee shall make the procedures for filing a
complaint available to members of the public and will keep a log of all such complaints.
Grantee must notify SANDAG immediately if a complaint is lodged that relates to the Project
or program funded by this grant.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity. During the performance of this Agreement, Grantee and
all of its subcontractors, if any, shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment,
against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry,
religious creed, national origin, disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical
condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave,
denial of pregnancy disability leave, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Grantee and its
subcontractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and
applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Grantee and its
subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act
(California Government Code Section 12900, et seq.) and the applicable regulations
promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285.0, etseq.). The
applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing
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California Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2
of the California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference
and are made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Grantee and its subcontractors shall give
written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they
have a collective bargaining or other agreement.
XIII. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
SANDAG shall own any deliverables created in whole or in part for the SANDAG benefit pursuant to
the Scope of Work for the Project. The term "deliverables" includes, but is not limited to, all
original drawings, reports, photos, and other documents, including detailed calculations and other
work product developed for the Project or services performed on the Project.
XIV. DISPUTES AND VENUE
A. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
B. Dispute Resolution Process. In the event Grantee has a dispute with SANDAG during the
performance of this Agreement, Grantee shall continue to perform unless SANDAG informs
Grantee in writing to cease performance. The dispute resolution process for disputes arising
under this Agreement shall be as follows:
1. Grantee shall submit a statement of the grounds for the dispute, including all
pertinent dates, names of persons involved, and supporting documentation, to the
SANDAG Project Manager. The Project Manager and other appropriate SANDAG staff
will review the documentation in a timely manner and reply to Grantee within
20 calendar days. Upon receipt of an adverse decision by SANDAG, Grantee may submit
a request for reconsideration to the SANDAG Executive Director. The request for
reconsideration must be received within ten calendar days from the postmark date of
the SANDAG reply. The Executive Director will respond to the request for
reconsideration within ten working days. The decision of the Executive Director will be
in writing.
2. If Grantee is dissatisfied with the results following exhaustion of the above dispute
resolution procedures, Grantee shall make a written request to SANDAG for appeal to
the SANDAG Transportation Committee. SANDAG shall respond to a request for
mediation within 30 calendar days. The decision of the Transportation Committee shall
be final.
C. Venue. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the
action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of San Diego,
State of California. In the event of any such litigation between the parties, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs incurred, including reasonable attorney's
fees, litigation and collection expenses, witness fees, and court costs as determined by the
court.
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XV. ASSIGNMENT
Grantee shall not assign, sublet, or transfer (whether by assignment or novation) this Agreement or
any rights under or interest in this Agreement.
XVI. INSURANCE
Grantee shall procure and maintain during the period of performance of this Agreement, and for
12 months following completion, policies of insurance from insurance companies authorized to do
business in the State of California or the equivalent types and amounts of self-insurance, as follows:
A. General Liability. Combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000
general aggregate for personal and bodily injury, including death, and broad form property
damage. The policy must include an acceptable "Waiver of Transfer Rights of Recovery
Against Others Endorsement." The policy must name SANDAG as an additional insured in the
endorsement. A deductible or retention may be utilized, subject to approval by SANDAG.
B. Automobile Liability. For personal and bodily injury, including death, and property damage
in an amount not less than $1,000,000.
C. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Policy must comply with the laws of
the State of California. The policy must include an acceptable "Waiver of Right to Recover
From Others Endorsement" naming SANDAG as an additional insured.
Other Requirements. Grantee shall furnish satisfactory proof by one or more certificates
(original copies) that it has the foregoing insurance. The insurance shall be provided by an
acceptable insurance provider, as determined by SANDAG, which satisfies the following
minimum requirements:
1. An insurance carrier qualified to do business in California and maintaining an agent for
service of process within the state. Such insurance carrier shall maintain a current
A.M. Best rating classification of "A-" or better, and a financial size of "$10 million to
$24 million (Class V) or better," or
2. A Lloyds of London program provided by syndicates of Lloyds of London and other
London insurance carriers, providing all participants are qualified to do business in
California and the policy provides for an agent for service of process in California.
E. Certificates of insurance shall be filed with SANDAG. These policies shall be primary insurance
as to SANDAG so that any other coverage held by SANDAG shall not contribute to any loss
under Grantee's insurance. Insurance policies shall not be canceled without first giving
30 days advance written notice to SANDAG. For purposes of this notice requirement, any
material change in the policy prior to its expiration shall be considered a cancellation.
XVII. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
A. Generally. With regard to any claim, protest, or litigation arising from or related to the
Grantee's performance in connection with or incidental to the Project or this Agreement,
Grantee agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold SANDAG and its agents, officers,
Board members, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, including, but
not limited to prevailing wage claims against the Project, asserted or established liability for
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damages or injuries to any person or property, including injury to the Grantee's or its
subgrantees' employees, agents, or officers, which arise from or are connected with or are
caused or claimed to be caused by the negligent, reckless, or willful acts or omissions of the
Grantee and its subgrantees and their agents, officers, or employees, in performing the work
or services herein, and all expenses of investigating and defending against same, including
attorney fees and costs; provided, however, that the Grantee's duty to indemnify and hold
harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence
or willful misconduct of SANDAG, its Board of Directors, agents, officers, or employees.
B. Intellectual Property. Upon request by SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to indemnify, save,
and hold harmless SANDAG and its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties against any liability, including costs and expenses,
resulting from any willful or intentional violation by the Grantee of proprietary rights,
copyrights, or right of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction,
delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished under the Project. The Grantee shall not be
required to indemnify SANDAG for any such liability caused solely by the wrongful acts of
SANDAG employees or agents.
XVIII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. Status of Grantee. Grantee shall perform the services provided for within this Agreement as
an independent contractor, and not as an employee of SANDAG. Grantee shall be under the
control of SANDAG as to the result to be accomplished and not the means, and shall consult
with SANDAG as provided for in the Scope of Work. The payments made to Grantee pursuant
to this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which Grantee is entitled.
SANDAG shall not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Grantee. SANDAG
shall not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance on behalf of Grantee.
Grantee agrees to indemnify SANDAG for any tax, retirement contribution, social security,
overtime payment, or workers' compensation payment which SANDAG may be required to
make on behalf of Grantee or any employee of Grantee for work done under this Agreement.
B. Actions on behalf of SANDAG. Except as SANDAG may specify in writing, Grantee shall
have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of SANDAG in any capacity
whatsoever, as an agent or otherwise. Grantee shall have no authority, express or implied, to
bind SANDAG or its members, agents, or employees, to any obligation whatsoever, unless
expressly provided for in this Agreement.
XIX. SEVERABILITY AND INTEGRATION
If any provision of the Agreement is determined invalid, the remainder of that Agreement shall not
be affected if that remainder would continue to conform to the requirements of applicable laws or
regulations. This Agreement represents the entire understanding of SANDAG and Grantee as to
those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect
with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered
except in writing, signed by SANDAG and the Grantee.
XX. PROJECT MANAGER
The Grantee has assigned Kuna Muthusamy as the Project Manager for the Project. Project Manager
continuity and experience is deemed essential in Grantee's ability to carry out the Project in
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accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Grantee shall not change the Project Manager
without first providing written notice to SANDAG.
XXI. NOTICE
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or
delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, registered or certified, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
San Diego Association of Governments
401 8 Street, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Attention: Susan Baldwin/Suchi Mukherjee
Grantee:
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Attn: Kuna Muthusamy
Notice shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
XXII. SIGNATURES
The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity
and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date written
above.
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
GAYR L. GALLEGOS
Executive Director or designee
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
LESUE DEESE
City Manager
P • ROVED AS TO FO
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK, SCHEDULE, AND APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET
CAPITAL PROJECTS: SCOPE OF WORK, SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET
PART f: PROJECT OVERV EW
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opportunity to connect National City to neighboring communities and will support Intercommunity bicycle travel for residents who may commute to/from adjacent
munldpetlti es. The project will provide final design plans for approximately L7 miles of Class II bicycle facilities between Cervantes Avenue and E. 24th Street.
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ATTACHMENT B
BOARD POLICY NO. 035
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM PROCEDURES
Applicability and Purpose of Policy
This Policy applies to all grant programs administered through SANDAG, whether from TransNet or
another source, including but not limited to the Smart Growth Incentive Program, Environmental
Mitigation Program, Bike and Pedestrian Program, Senior Mini Grant Program, Federal Transit
Administration grant programs, and Active Transportation Grant Program.
Nothing in this Policy is intended to supersede federal or state grant rules, regulations, statutes, or
contract documents that conflict with the requirements in this Policy. There are never enough
government grant funds to pay for all of the projects worthy of funding in the San Diego region.
For this reason, SANDAG awards grant funds on a competitive basis that takes the grantees' ability
to perform their proposed project on a timely basis into account. SANDAG intends to hold grantees
accountable to the project schedules they have proposed in order to ensure fairness in the
competitive process and encourage grantees to get their projects implemented quickly so that the
public can benefit from the project deliverables as soon as possible.
Procedures
1. Project Milestone and Completion Deadlines
1.1. When signing a grant agreement for a competitive program funded and/or
administered by SANDAG, grant recipients must agree to the project delivery objectives and
schedules in the agreement. In addition, a grantee's proposal must contain a schedule that
falls within the following deadlines. Failure to meet the deadlines below may result in
revocation of all grant funds not already expended. The final invoice for capital, planning,
or operations grants must be submitted prior to the applicable deadline.
1.1.1. Funding for Capital Projects. If the grant will fund a capital project, the
project must be completed according to the schedule provided in the grant
agreement, but at the latest, any necessary construction contract must be awarded
within two years following execution of the grant agreement, and construction
must be completed within eighteen months following award of the construction
contract. Completion of construction for purposes of this policy shall be when the
prime construction contractor is relieved from its maintenance responsibilities. If no
construction contract award is necessary, the construction project must be complete
within eighteen months following execution of the grant agreement.
1.1.2. Funding for Planning Grants. If the grant will fund planning, the project
must be completed according to the schedule provided in the grant agreement, but
at the latest, any necessary consultant contract must be awarded within one year
following execution of the grant agreement, and the planning project must be
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complete within two years following award of the consultant contract. Completion
of planning for purposes of this policy shall be when grantee approves the final
planning project deliverable. If no consultant contract award is necessary, the
planning project must be complete within two years of execution of the grant
agreement.
1.1.3 Funding for Operations Grants. If the grant will fund operations, the project
must be completed according to the schedule provided in the grant agreement, but
at the latest, any necessary services contract for operations must be awarded within
one year following execution of the grant agreement, and the operations must
commence within six months following award of the operations contract. If no
services contract for operations is necessary, the operations project must commence
within one year of execution of the grant agreement.
1.1.4 Funding for Equipment or Vehicles Grants. If the grant will fund equipment
or vehicles, the project must be completed according to the schedule provided in the
grant agreement, but at the latest, any necessary purchase contracts for equipment
or vehicles must be awarded within one year following execution of the grant
agreement, and use of the equipment or vehicles for the benefit of the public must
commence within six months following award of the purchase contract.
2. Project Milestone and Completion Deadline Extensions
2.1. Schedules within grant agreements may include project scopes and schedules that
will identify interim milestones in addition to those described in Section 1 of this Policy.
Grant recipients may receive extensions on their project schedules of up to six months for
good cause. Extensions of up to six months aggregate that would not cause the project to
miss a completion deadline in Section 1 may be approved by the SANDAG Executive
Director. Extensions beyond six months aggregate or that would cause the project to miss a
completion deadline in Section 1 must be approved by the Policy Advisory Committee that
has been delegated the necessary authority by the Board. For an extension to be granted
under this Section 2, the following conditions must be met:
2.1.1. For extension requests of up to six months, the grantee must request the
extension in writing to the SANDAG Program Manager at least two weeks prior to
the earliest project schedule milestone deadline for which an extension is being
requested. The Executive Director or designee will determine whether the extension
should be granted. The Executive Director's action will be reported out to the Board
in following month's report of delegated actions.
2.1.2. A grantee seeking an extension must document previous efforts undertaken
to maintain the project schedule, explain the reasons for the delay, explain why the
delay is unavoidable, and demonstrate an ability to succeed in the extended time
frame the grantee proposes.
2.1.3. If the Executive Director denies an extension request under this Section 2,
the grantee may appeal within ten business days of receiving the Executive
Director's response to the responsible Policy Advisory Committee by sending the
appeal to the SANDAG Program Manager.
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2.1.4. Extension requests that are rejected by the Policy Advisory Committee will
result in termination of the grant agreement and obligation by the grantee to
return to SANDAG any unexpended funds within 30 days. Unexpended funds are
funds for project costs not incurred prior to rejection of the extension request by the
Policy Advisory Committee,
3. Project Delays and Extensions in Excess of Six Months
3.1. Requests for extensions in excess of six months, or that will cause a project to miss a
completion deadline in Section 1 (including those projects that were already granted
extensions by the Executive Director and are again falling behind schedule), will be
considered by the Policy Advisory Committee upon request to the SANDAG Program
Manager.
3.2 A grantee seeking an extension must document previous efforts undertaken to
maintain the project schedule, explain the reasons for the delay, explain why the delay is
unavoidable, and demonstrate an ability to succeed in the extended time frame the grantee
proposes. The grantee must provide the necessary information to SANDAG staff to place in
a report to the Policy Advisory Committee. If sufficient time is available, and the grant
utilized TransNet funds, the request will first be taken to the Independent Taxpayer
Advisory Committee (ITOC) for a recommendation. The grantee should make a
representative available at the meeting to present the information to, and/or answer
questions from, the ITOC and Policy Advisory Committee.
3.3 The Policy Advisory Committee will only grant an extension under this Section 3 for
extenuating circumstances that the grantee could not have reasonably foreseen.
4. Resolution and Execution of the Grant Agreement
4.1 Two weeks prior to the review by the Policy Advisory Committee of the proposed
grants, prospective grantees must submit a resolution from their authorized governing body
that includes the provisions in this Subsection 4.1. Failure to provide a resolution that meets
the requirements in this Subsection 4.1 will result in rejection of the application and the
application will be dropped from consideration with funding going to the next project as
scored by the evaluation committee. In order to assist grantees in meeting this resolution
deadline, when SANDAG issues the call for projects it will allow at least 90 days for grant
application submission.
4.1.1 Grantee governing body commits to providing the amount of matching
funds set forth in the grant application.
4.1.2 Grantee governing body authorizes staff to accept the grant funding and
execute a grant agreement if an award is made by SANDAG.
4.2 Grantee's authorized representative must execute the grant agreement within 45
days from the date SANDAG presents the grant agreement to the prospective grantee for
execution. Failure to meet the requirements in this Subsection 4.2 may result in revocation
of the grant award.
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5. Increased Availability of Funding Under this Policy
5.1. Grant funds made available as a result of the procedures in this Policy may be
awarded to the next project on the recommended project priority list from the most recent
project selection process, or may be added to the funds available for the next project
funding cycle, at the responsible Policy Advisory Committee's discretion. Any project that
loses funding due to failure to meet the deadlines specified in this Policy may be
resubmitted to compete for funding in a future call for grant applications.
Adopted: January 2010
Amended: November 2014
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ATTACHMENT C
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Capital Grants
1. Contact Information: Grantee must provide SANDAG with contact information for the project
manager. Grantee must provide SANDAG with updated contact information in a timely manner if
there are any changes to staff assigned.
2. Baseline Data Collection: Prior to the construction of grant -funded improvements, the
Grantee is responsible for developing a baseline data collection plan with SANDAG to gather
information on pedestrian and bicyclist activity. At a minimum, data should be collected for
observed bicycle and pedestrian volumes, behavior, and attitudes in the project area. Once the data
collection plan is approved by SANDAG staff, the Grantee is responsible for carrying out the plan
and returning collected data to SANDAG as a deliverable. Standardized forms required for data
collection will be provided by SANDAG.
Grantees are encouraged to use the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project
methodology and plan for the following:
• Conduct counts prior to project construction, during National Documentation Days in the
second week of September. Supplementary counts and surveys can be conducted during
January, May, and July to provide seasonal data, if desired.
• Conduct counts for two hours, at peak times relative to the facility. For example, facilities
attracting utilitarian trips should be counted on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 5 to
7 p.m., whereas facilities attracting recreational trips should be counted on a Saturday, from
9 to 11a.m.
In the case that the above timeframes are deemed infeasible due to the project schedule, the
Grantee and SANDAG will collaborate on an alternative data collection methodology and
procedure.
A subset of Grantees may be selected for in-depth evaluation by SANDAG, in which case, SANDAG
will conduct the data collection effort with required participation from Grantee staff. Such in-depth
evaluation conducted by SANDAG will take place solely for the purpose of SANDAG
Active Transportation data collection and monitoring efforts, and will not impact Grantees'
budgets.
Grantees should plan to budget $5,000 for data collection. For questions or assistance with data
collection, contact Christine Eary at christine.eary@sandag.org, or (619) 699-6928.
3. Design Development and Community Meetings: Grantee must provide SANDAG with
advance notice (preferably within two weeks) and agendas of all design development and
community meetings, and a meeting summary following the meeting. SANDAG staff may attend
any meetings as appropriate.
4. Plan Review: Grantee must submit project design drawings and cost estimates (if available) to
SANDAG for review and comment at 30 percent, 60 percent, 90 percent, and 100 percent. SANDAG
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staff may meet with the Grantee to comment on submitted plans and assure substantial
conformance. SANDAG may comment on submitted plans regarding:
• Whether they are consistent with the Project proposed in the original grant application, and
• Consistency with accepted pedestrian/bicycle facility and smart growth design standards.
5. Quarterly Reports and Invoices: Grantee must submit quarterly reports and invoices to
SANDAG, detailing accomplishments in the quarter, anticipated progress next quarter, pending
issues and actions toward resolution, and status of budget and schedule. Furthermore, the Grantee
agrees to provide project milestone information (such as presentations to community groups, other
agencies, and elected officials, ground-breakings, and ribbon -cuttings) to support media and
communications efforts.
6. Media and Community Outreach Coordination: Press materials shall be provided to SANDAG
staff before they are distributed. SANDAG logo(s) should be included in press materials and other
project collateral. Furthermore, the grantee agrees to provide project milestone information to
support media and communications efforts.
7. Photo Documentation: Grantees are responsible for the following photo documentation:
• Before and after photos, which should be taken from similar angles to showcase how a
particular area has been transformed over time.
• Project milestone photos (such as ground-breakings and ribbon -cuttings).
• Photos taken throughout construction phases and throughout the length of the project.
Photos should be high resolution (at least 4 inches by 6 inches with a minimum of 300 pixels per
inch) and contain captions with project descriptions, dates, locations, and the names of those
featured, if appropriate.
8. Project Signage: Each project or program in excess of $250,000 funded in whole or in part by
revenues from the TransNet Extension Ordinance shall be clearly designated during its construction
or implementation as being provided by such revenues. SANDAG will provide sign specifications.
Grantee agrees to follow sign specifications and submit proof files to SANDAG for approval before
printing.
9. Performance Monitoring: SANDAG staff may measure performance of the constructed capital
improvements against stated project objectives, and evaluate the overall grant program. Grantee is
expected to meet with SANDAG staff to identify relevant performance measures and data sources,
and provide available data and feedback regarding the program as appropriate.
Planning and Non -Capital Grants
1. Contact Information. Grantee must provide SANDAG with contact information for the project
manager. Grantee must provide SANDAG with updated contact information in a timely manner if
there are any changes to staff assigned.
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2. Request for Proposals and Consultant Selection. Upon request by SANDAG, Grantee must
submit consultant draft Request for Proposals to SANDAG staff for review and comment for
consistency with the agreed upon Scope of Work with SANDAG (Attachment A).
3. Quarterly Reports. Grantee must submit quarterly reports to SANDAG, detailing
accomplishments in the quarter, anticipated progress next quarter, pending issues and actions
toward resolution, and status of budget and schedule.
4. Stakeholder and Community Meetings. Grantee must provide SANDAG with advance notice
(preferably within two weeks) and agendas of all stakeholder and community meetings, and a
meeting summary following the meeting. SANDAG staff may attend any meetings as appropriate.
5. Media and Community Outreach Coordination. Press materials shall be provided to SANDAG
staff before they are distributed. SANDAG logo(s) should be included in press materials and other
project collateral. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to provide project milestone information to
support media and communications efforts.
6. Photo Documentation. Grantees are responsible for the following photo documentation:
• Existing conditions photos, which should illustrate the current conditions of the project site and
demonstrate the need for improved facilities
Project milestone photos (such as workshops, presentations to community groups, other
agencies, and elected officials)
Photos should be high resolution (at least 4 inches by 6 inches with a minimum of 300 pixels per
inch) and contain captions with project descriptions, dates, locations, and the names of those
featured, if appropriate.
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ATTACHMENT D
QUARTERLY REPORT AND INVOICE FORMS
TransNet Active TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM
QUARTERLY REPORT
Report Submittal Date: [Insert]
Reporting Period: [Insert - Example: FY 2014, Quarter 1]
PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY FOR REPORTING PERIOD
1. Work Accomplished This Reporting Period
[INSTRUCTIONS: Replace this text with a detailed description of work completed and underway
during the reporting period. In a bullet format, reference specific tasks.]
Example:
• Task 1 - Award Consultant Contract: Issued RFP and convened a selection panel of 5
members from the City, MTS, NTCD, and SANDAG to shortlist 3 of 9 firms. The panel
interviewed the 3 firms and selected XYZ Group for this project. The City Council approved
the consultant contract with XYZ Group on January 1, 2014. City staff held a kick-off
meeting on January 10, 2014.
• Task 2 — Public Outreach: City staff and XYZ Group began organizing the first workshop for
this project. The anticipated date of the first workshop will be in the February/March 2014
timeframe.
• Task 3 — Etc,
• Task 4 — Etc.
2. Deliverables Produced This Reporting Period
[INSTRUCTIONS: Summarize the deliverables produced during this period and indicate the date
submitted to SANDAG. Deliverables can be submitted as an attachment to this report. See Item
5 for more details.]
Example:
• Final RFP — Submitted in December 2014.
• Approved Consultant Contract and Kick -Off Meeting Notes — Submitted with this report.
Please see accompanying list of attachments.
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3. Is there an accompanying invoice for this period?
[INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate YES or NO.]
4. Work Anticipated for the Next Reporting Period
[INSTRUCTIONS: Replace this text with a brief description of work anticipated for the next
reporting period. Also note any upcoming meetings or workshops.]
5. List of Attachments
[INSTRUCTIONS: List any deliverables or invoice documents attached to this report. Attachments
over 6MB should be sent via WeTransfer.]
WeTransfer Link: https://sandag.wetransfer.com/
Example:
• Attachment 1: Consultant Contract
• Attachment 2: Kick -Off Meeting Notes
• Attachment 3: Invoice Spreadsheet
• Attachment 4: Invoice Documentation
PART 2: SCHEDULE AND TASK STATUS
Task
Scheduled
Start tale
(Per Grant
Scope of
Work) '
Scheduled
Compietior1
Date (Per
Grant, Scope.
of Work)
Status
Timing ,
Anticipated
Start Date
(if Different
from Grant
Scope of
Work)
Anticipated
Completion
(If Different
from Grant
Scope of
Work)
NTP Date
Task 1
[rnm/ddlyy]
[mm/dd/yy]
[In Progress/
Completed/
Not Started]
[On Time/
Delayed]
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/ddlyy]
Task 2:
Policy No.
035
Milestone
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
[In Progress/
Completed/
Not Started]
[On Time/
Delayed]
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
Task 3:
Policy No.
035
Milestone
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
[In Progress/
Completed/
Not Started]
[On Time/
Delayed]
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/ddlyy]
PART 3: CHALLENGES, SCHEDULE DELAYS, AND AMENDMENT REQUESTS
Challenges and Actions Toward Resolution (If applicable)
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[INSTRUCTIONS: If you are experiencing challenges in completing project tasks, please provide
information about the delay and actions taken to resolve issues. If an amendment is needed,
provide justification and check the appropriate box below.]
❑ No amendment requested at this time
❑ Amendment requested to*:
❑ Project Schedule
❑ Project Budget
❑ Scope of Work
*Failure to check a box in the above section assumes there is no action requested. Amendment
requests are subject to SANDAG approval. It is the Grantee's responsibility to ensure compliance
with SANDAG Board Policy No. 035: Competitive Grant Program Procedures and grant agreement
terms and conditions.
PART 4: PROJECT STATUS REPORT SIGNATURE
Prepared by Date:
Project Manager
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INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Complete the Quarterly, Progress Report
Reimbursements cannot be made without a completed Quarterly Progress Report,
Step 2: Gather Documentation for Staff Costs,Consuttant/Corrtractor Costs, and Other Costs.
Provide SANDAG with a copy of any consultant and contractor agreements awarded through the grant.
Staff Costs should be supported by certified payroll documentation
Consultant costs should be supported by the consultant invoice AND a proof of payment. The proof of payment can be either a copy of the check provided to the
consultant or printout from the project's financial accounting system showing that funds were disbursed.
Contractor costs should be supported by the contractor invoice, schedule of values, AND a proof of payment. The proof of payment can be either a copy of the check
;provided to the contractor or a printout from the project's financial accounting system showing that funds were disbursed.
i Other costs should be supported by either an invoice from the vendor or a receipt AND must be accompanied by a proof of payment. The proof of payment can be either a!
;copy of the check provided to the vendor or aprintout from the project's financial accounting system showingthet funds were disbursed.
'Clearly.identify (i e., highlight or circle) all grant -related expenses on documents that include non -related costs.
Step 3 :Complete the Expense Summary.
Summarize the total Staff Costs, Consultant/Contractor Costs, and Other Costs incurred during the reporting period.
Confine that you have the adequate documentation.
•Break down each cost by task. This will help with the next step to complete the invoice statement.
Double check and make sure ail subtotals have been calculated correctly.
;Step 4: _Complete the Invoice Statement
:Enter the costs for each task (calculated in Step 3) into the appropriate cells of the Invoice Statement. The SANDAG contribution, match contribution, and retention
amounts should automatically calculate.
Enter previous costs by task into the appropriate cells of the spreadsheet The remaining grant balance should automatically calculate.
Step 5: :Submit Quarterly Progress Report, Invoice, and Supporting Documentation to SANDAG at ._
sgatgrantsAsandaq.org
Sign and scan the completed Quarterly Pi . jw.s Report. Submit it in PDF form.
Sign and scan the invoice statement Submit It in PDF form.
Submit supportifxg documentation in PDF form.,
Submitthe comps Excelwoncbook.
Files in excess of 6MB should be submitted via:
https://sandaq.wetransfer.com
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!PART fed
Personnel
Staff Person A
Staff Person 3
Staff Person C
[INSERTADDITONAL LINES AS NEEDED]
Time Period Hours
mrn/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy
mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy
;mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy
Hour
10 $
10' $
10 $
',Rate
.Amount Documentation Attached?
100.00 • $ 1,000.00 YES/NO
100.00 $ 1,000.00 YES/NO
100.00 $ 1,000.00 YES/NO
Consultant/Contrac_tor_
Consultant XYZ
'Consultant XYZ
Consultant XYZ
Outreach Organization ABC
[INSERTADDRONAL LINES AS NEEDED]
'Vendor
VendorA
Vendor0
Vendor C
iJNSERTADDITONAL LINES AS NEEDED]
tInvolce Np.
Invoice No.
Invoice Date 'rDescription of Costs
1/1/2014Professional services for the $ 10,000.00 .YES/NO
,month of January, 2014 „,
2/1/2014tProfessional services for the $ 10,000.00 YES/NO
month of February 2014
3/1/2014iProfesionat services for the $ 10,000.00 :YES/NO
;month of March 2014
3/1/201410utreach from January 2014 to $ 10,000.00 YES/NO
March 2014
Amount Documentation Attached?
Invoice Date I Description of Costs Amount 'Documentation Attached?
1. 1/1/2014iPrinting costs for January 2014 $ 100.00 'YES/NO
1' 2/1/2014;News Announcement for $ 100.00 'YES/NO
`:February 2014 Workshop
2128/2014'Snacks for February 2014
Workshop .
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100.00 YES/NO
To:
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$0.00
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CERTIFICATION OF GRANTEE
i herebycerdfythat the above costs were incurred in performance of the work required under the grant and are consistent with the amounts evidenced by attached supporting documents and
nditures.
Signature_ Printed Name an idle Date
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 110
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ACCEPTING AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM AWARD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000 THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EUCLID BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT
AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND A CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of National City has been awarded a grant through
SANDAG from the Active Transportation Grant Program in the amount of $425,000 for the
Euclid Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements Project (the "Project"), with no local fund match
required; and
WHEREAS, Euclid Avenue is a four -lane north -south arterial with on -street
parallel parking along most of the corridor, and is identified as a major arterial in the City's
General Plan, and a regional bicycle corridor in both the City's Bicycle Master Plan and
SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide funding for the design and engineering of the
Project to include approximately 1.7 miles of Class II bicycle facilities between Cervantes
Avenue and East 24th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement contains provisions required by SANDAG,
which have been reviewed and accepted by staff. While one such provision is a "hold harmless"
provision, staff has determined that risk to the City is minimal since SANDAG's involvement in
this grant -funded project is limited to accounting processes and financial audits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby accepts the Active Transportation Grant Program grant funds in the
amount of $425,000 for the Euclid Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements Project, with no local
fund match required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council accepts the terms of the
Grant Agreement, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the
establishment of fund appropriations and a corresponding revenue budget.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of August 15.
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST: PPROVED A TO FORM.
h el R. Dalla City y Jerk
is Ga 'tua ilva
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on August 4,
2015 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-110 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on August 4, 2015.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Ca0\5-3D
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City, 1) accepting an Active Transportation Grant Program
(ATGP) award in the amount of $425,000 through the San Diego Association of Governments for the Euclid
Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements project, 2) accepting the terms of the Grant Agreement, 3) authorizing
the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement, and 4) establishing corresponding revenue and expenditure
accounts.
PREPARED BY: Ray Roberson
PHONE: 336-4583
EXPLANATION:
Euclid Avenue is a four -lane north -south arterial with on -street parallel parking along most of the corridor. Euclid
Avenue is identified as a major arterial in the City's General Plan and a regional bicycle corridor in both the City's
Bicycle Master Plan and SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. This ATGP grant will provide funding for
design and engineering of the project to include approximately 1.7 miles of Class II bicycle facilities between
Cervantes Avenue and E. 24th Street. There is no local match required for this project. Staff has applied for an
additional grant to fund project construction, and should be notified of the results this summer.
DEPARTMENT: Engineering/Public Works
APPROVED BY:
It shall be noted that the Grant Agreement contains provisions required by SANDAG, which have been reviewed
and accepted by staff. While one such provision is a "hold harmless" provision, staff has determined that risk to
the City is minimal since SANDAG's involvement in this grant -funded project is limited to accounting processes
and financial audits.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
Revenue Account No. 296-06572-3463
Expenditure Account No. 296-409-500-598-6572
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Agreement
2. Resolution
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Project Improvement Map
LEGEND
PROPOSED BIKE CORRIDOR
Class II - Bike Lane
Install two 5' Bicycle Lanes
!• Class III - Bike Route
Install Sharrows and Signage
Road Diet
Signal
40. Connection to Regional Network
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4 ". " Potential Class I, II, and III Bikeway
. * ,. p Potential Pedestrian Path
REGIONAL
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at all signalized intersections
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NATIONAL CITT
TransNet ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT 5004637 BETWEEN
THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
REGARDING ITS EUCLID AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT 5004637 (Agreement) is made this day of
'1nNr L..
20 1 5, by and between the San Diego Association of Governments,
401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, California, hereinafter referred to as SANDAG, and the City of
National City 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950, hereinafter referred to as
Grantee. This agreement expires on
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
A. On September 26, 2013, the Governor Brown signed legislation creating the Active
Transportation Program (ATP) (Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101) to encourage increased
use of active modes of transportation such as bicycling and walking.
B. ATP funding is awarded through a competitive process that consists of two stages: a
statewide competition facilitated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC),
followed by a regional competition facilitated by SANDAG.
C. The regional competition for Cycle 1 ATP funds was conducted in 2014 and resulted in a list of
ten projects to be funded through the ATP in the amount of $13.41 million. On
September 26, 2014, the Board of Directors recommended the final list of ranked projects to
the CTC for funding allocation. Of the ten recommended projects, seven were from local
jurisdictions with a cumulative award amount of $5.99 million, while the three remaining
projects were SANDAG projects.
D. The SANDAG Board of Directors allocates funds under the TransNet local sales tax program to
support local bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects in the San Diego region through
a competitive process.
E. The TransNet Extension Ordinance contains provisions to fund the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Neighborhood Safety Program (BPNSP), which encompasses bicycle and pedestrian travel
projects. The TransNet BPNSP is commonly referred to as the SANDAG Active Transportation
Grant Program (ATGP).
E. Section 7 of the TransNet Extension Ordinance allows for the exchange of federal, state, or
other local funds for TransNet funds to maximize effectiveness in the use of revenues.
G. On November 21, 2014, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved the exchange of ATP
funding for TransNet funding for the 7 local jurisdiction projects selected in the regional ATP
competition by Resolution Number RTC 2015-02.
H. Grantee successfully applied for ATP Funding for its Euclid Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian
Enhancements (Project), as described in Grantee's grant application. The Scope of Work,
Project Schedule, and Approved Project Budget are included as Attachment A.
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t. Grantee's Project is funded with $425,000 in ATGP funds. The TransNet MPO ID for the Project
is NC21.
J. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions for SANDAG to
provide Grantee with funding to implement the Project.
K. Although SANDAG will be providing financial assistance to Grantee to support the Project,
SANDAG will not take an active role or retain substantial control of the Project. Therefore,
this Agreement is characterized as a funding agreement rather than a cooperative
agreement.
E. Grantee understands that TransNet funds derive from retail transactions and use tax revenues
which fluctuate. SANDAG's funding commitment to ATGP Projects, including this Project, is
subject to these fluctuations, which may impact funding availability for this Project.
lac. Grantee further understands that this Grant Award, Agreement and the Grantee's
performance thereunder are subject to Board Policy No. 035, which includes multiple "use it
or lose it" provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
I. DEFINITIONS
A. Application. The signed and dated grant application, including any amendment thereto,
with all explanatory, supporting, and supplementary documents filed with SANDAG by or on
behalf of the Grantee and accepted or approved by SANDAG. All of Grantee's application
materials, not in conflict with this Agreement, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement
as though fully set forth herein.
B. Approval, Authorization, Concurrence, Waiver. A written statement (transmitted in
typewritten hard copy or electronically) of a SANDAG official authorized to permit the
Grantee to take or omit an action required by this Agreement, which action may not be taken
or omitted without such written permission. Except to the extent that SANDAG determines
otherwise in writing, such approval, authorization, concurrence, or waiver permitting the
performance or omission of a specific action does not constitute permission to perform or
omit other similar actions. An oral permission or interpretation has no legal force or effect.
C. Approved Project Budget. The most recent statement of the costs of the Project, the
maximum amount of assistance from SANDAG for which the Grantee is currently eligible, the
specific tasks (including specific contingencies) covered, and the estimated cost of each task,
that has been approved by SANDAG. The Approved Project Budget is included in
Attachment A.
D. ATGP Funds and Funding. Funding from the TransNet BPNSP.
E. Grantee. The local jurisdiction that is the recipient of ATGP funding under this Agreement.
F. Notice to Proceed. A written notice from SANDAG issued to the Grantee authorizing the
Grantee to proceed with all or a portion of the work described in the Scope of Work. Grantee
shall not proceed with the work and shall not be eligible to receive payment for work
performed prior to the SANDAG issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
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G. Subgrantee. Any contractor or consultant, at any tier, paid directly or indirectly with funds
flowing from this Agreement for the Project.
II. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
A. General. The Grantee agrees to carry out the Project as follows:
1. Project Description. Grantee agrees to perform the work as described in the Scope of
Work included as Attachment A.
2. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement or any amendment hereto is the
date on which this Agreement or an amendment is fully executed. The Grantee agrees
to undertake Project work promptly after receiving a Notice to Proceed from SANDAG.
3. Grantee's Capacity. The Grantee agrees to maintain or acquire sufficient legal,
financial, technical, and managerial capacity to: (a) plan, manage, and complete the
Project and provide for the use of any Project property; (b) carry out the safety and
security aspects of the Project; and (c) comply with the terms of the Agreement and all
applicable laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Project and the Grantee,
including but not limited to the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Board Policy
No. 035.
4. Project Schedule. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project according to the
Project Schedule included in Attachment A and in compliance with Board Policy
No. 035, as amended, and included as Attachment B.
5. Project Implementation and Oversight. Grantee agrees to comply with the
Project Implementation and Oversight Requirements, included as Attachment C, and
Board Policy No. 035, as amended.
6. Changes to Project's Scope of Work. This Agreement was awarded to Grantee based on
the application submitted by Grantee, which contained representations by Grantee
regarding project parameters, project proximity to transit, and other criteria relevant to
evaluating and ranking the Project based on the Regional ATP scoring criteria. Any
substantive deviation from Grantee's representations in the Application during project
implementation may require reevaluation or result in loss of funding. If Grantee knows
or should have known that substantive changes to the Project will occur or have
occurred, Grantee will immediately notify SANDAG in writing. SANDAG will then
determine whether the Project is still consistent with the overall objectives of the ATGP
and Regional ATP and whether the changes would have negatively affected the Project
ranking during the competitive grant evaluation process. SANDAG reserves the right to
have ATGP Funding withheld from Grantee, or refunded to SANDAG, due to Grantee's
failure to satisfactorily complete the Project or due to substantive changes to the
Project.
7. Media and Community Outreach Coordination. The Grantee agrees notify SANDAG of
any media and community outreach efforts, including presentations to community
groups, other agencies, and elected officials. The Grantee agrees to assist SANDAG with
media or community events related to the Project, such as ground breaking and ribbon
cutting. Press materials shall be provided to SANDAG staff before they are distributed.
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SANDAG logos should be included in press materials and other project collateral, but
may never be included in such documents without advance approval from SANDAG.
As part of the quarterly reports submitted to SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to provide
project milestone information to support media and communications efforts. SANDAG
reserves the right to use the information provided by the Grantee for any combination
of the following, including but not limited to: social media posts, online photo albums,
videos, press releases, PowerPoint presentations, web updates, newsletters, and
testimonials. In submitting photos to SANDAG. the Grantee agrees to release the rights
of the photos to SANDAG for its use. ✓
8. Project Signage and Designation of TransNet Funded Facilities. Each capital project in
excess of $250,000 funded in whole or in part by revenues from the TransNet Extension
Ordinance shall be clearly designated during its construction or implementation as
being provided by revenues from the TransNet Extension Ordinance.
Grantee agrees to follow the Project Signage Specifications. SANDAG will provide sign
specifications. Grantee agrees to follow sign specifications and submit proof files to
SANDAG for approval before printing.
9. Baseline Data Collection. For capital projects, Grantee is required to coordinate with
SANDAG staff on the development of a baseline data collection plan in accordance
with the Project Implementation and Oversight Requirements.
B. Application of Laws. Should a federal or state law pre-empt a local law, regulation, or the
TransNet Extension Ordinance, the Grantee must comply with the federal or state law and
implementing regulations. No provision of this Agreement requires the Grantee to observe or
enforce compliance with any provision, perform any other act, or do any other task in
contravention of federal, state, territorial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. If
compliance with any provision of this Agreement violates or would require the Grantee to
violate any law, the Grantee agrees to notify SANDAG immediately in writing. Should this
occur, SANDAG and the Grantee agree that they will make appropriate arrangements to
proceed with or, if necessary, terminate the Project or affected portions thereof
expeditiously.
O. Notice Regarding Prevailing Wages. SANDAG ATGP Grants are funded with TransNet
revenues consistent with the TransNet Extension Ordinance adopted by the voters in
November 2004 (SANDAG Ordinance 04-01). Although SANDAG Ordinance 04-01 does not
require payment of prevailing wages, California law may require that Grantee's public works
projects pay prevailing wages for workers. Grantee acknowledges that SANDAG has strongly
encouraged Grantee to seek legal counsel regarding whether the Project will be subject to
prevailing wage laws consistent with Labor Code Section 1720, et seq. This Agreement
requires Grantee's compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances as
applicable.
D. Significant Participation by a Subgrantee. Although the Grantee may delegate any or
almost all Project responsibilities to one or more subgrantees, the Grantee agrees that it,
rather than any subgrantee, is ultimately responsible for compliance with all applicable laws,
regulations, and this Agreement.
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E. Third -Party Contracting. Grantee shall not award contracts over $3,000 on the basis of a
noncompetitive procurement for work to be performed under this Agreement without the
prior written approval of SANDAG. Contracts awarded by Grantee, if intended as local match
credit, must meet the requirements set forth in this Agreement regarding local match funds.
1. If Grantee hires a consultant to carry out professional services funded under this
Agreement, Grantee shall: prepare an Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) prior to soliciting
proposals; publicly advertise for competing proposals for the work; use cost as an
evaluation factor in selecting the consultant; document a Record of Negotiation (RON)
establishing that the amount paid by Grantee for the consultant services is fair and
reasonable; and pass through the relevant obligations in this Agreement to the
consultant.
2. If Grantee hires a contractor to carry out construction services funded under this
Agreement, Grantee shall: prepare an ICE (e.g., a construction cost estimate) prior to
soliciting bids; publicly advertise for competing bids for the work; award the work to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder; document a RON establishing that the
amount paid by Grantee for the construction services is fair and reasonable; and pass
through the relevant obligations in this Agreement to the contractor.
F. Grantee's Responsibility to Extend Agreement Requirements to Other Entities
1. Entities Affected. Grantee agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure
that all Project participants comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and
policies affecting Project implementation. In addition, if an entity other than the
Grantee is expected to fulfill any responsibilities typically performed by the Grantee,
the Grantee agrees to assure that the entity carries out the Grantee's responsibilities as
set forth in this Agreement.
2. Documents Affected. The applicability provisions of laws, regulations, and policies
determine the extent to which those provisions affect an entity (such as a subgrantee)
participating in the Project through the Grantee. Thus, the Grantee agrees to use a
written document to ensure that each entity participating in the Project complies with
applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
3. Flowdown. The Grantee agrees to include in each document (subagreement, lease,
third -party contract, or other) any necessary provisions requiring the Project participant
(third -party contractor, subgrantee, or other) to impose applicable laws, Agreement
requirements and directives on its subgrantees, lessees, third -party contractors, and
other Project participants at the lowest tier necessary.
G. No SANDAG Obligations to Third Parties. In connection with the Project, the Grantee
agrees that SANDAG shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to any subgrantee,
lessee, third -party contractor, or other person or entity that is not a party to the Agreement
for the Project. Notwithstanding that SANDAG may have concurred in or approved any
solicitation, subagreement, lease, or third -party contract at any tier, SANDAG has no
obligations or liabilities to any entity other than the Grantee, including any subgrantee,
lessee, or third -party contractor at any tier.
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H. Changes in Project Performance. The Grantee agrees to notify SANDAG immediately, in
writing, of any change in local law, conditions (including its legal, financial, or technical
capacity), or any other event that may adversely affect the Grantee's ability to perform the
Project in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and as required by Board Policy
No. 035. The Grantee also agrees to notify SANDAG immediately, in writing, of any current or
prospective major dispute, breach, default, or litigation that may adversely affect SANDAG
interests in the Project; and agrees to inform SANDAG, also in writing, before naming
SANDAG as a party to litigation for any reason, in any forum. At a minimum, the Grantee
to send each notice to SANDAG required by this subsection to the S NDAG Offiro of
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General Counsel.
I. Standard of Care. The Grantee expressly warrants that the work to be performed pursuant
to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standard of care.
Where approval by SANDAG, its Executive Director, or other representative of SANDAG is
indicated in the Scope of Work, it is understood to be conceptual approval only and does not
relieve the Grantee of responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards,
and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with
industry standards, or the willful misconduct of the Grantee or its subgrantees.
III. ETHICS
A. Grantee Code of ConductlStandards of Conduct. The Grantee agrees to maintain a
written code of conduct or standards of conduct that shall govern the actions of its officers,
employees, council or board members, or agents engaged in the award or administration of
subagreements, leases, or third -party contracts supported with ATGP Funding. The Grantee
agrees that its code of conduct or standards of conduct shall specify that its officers,
employees, council or board members, or agents may neither solicit nor accept gratuities,
favors, or anything of monetary value from any present or potential subgrantee, lessee, or
third -party contractor at any tier or agent thereof. The Grantee may set de minimis rules
where the financial interest is not substantial, or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal
intrinsic value. The Grantee agrees that its code of conduct or standards of conduct shall also
prohibit its officers, employees, board members, or agents from using their respective
positions in a manner that presents a real or apparent personal or organizational conflict of
interest or personal gain. As permitted by state or local law or regulations, the Grantee
agrees that its code of conduct or standards of conduct shall include penalties, sanctions, or
other disciplinary actions for violations by its officers, employees, council or board members,
or their agents, or its third -party contractors or subgrantees or their agents.
Personal Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee agrees that its code of conduct or standards
of conduct shall prohibit the Grantee's employees, officers, council or board members,
or agents from participating in the selection, award, or administration of any third -
party contract or subagreement supported by ATGP Funding if a real or apparent
conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when an employee,
officer, board member, or agent, including any member of his or her immediate family,
partner, or organization that employs, or intends to employ, any of the parties listed
herein has a financial interest in a firm competing for award.
2. Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee agrees that its code of conduct or
standards of conduct shall include procedures for identifying and preventing real and
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apparent organizational conflicts of interest. An organizational conflict of interest
exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed third -party
contract or subagreement may, without some restrictions on future activities, result in
an unfair competitive advantage to the third -party contractor or subgrantee or impair
its objectivity in performing the contract work.
B. SANDAG Code of Conduct. SANDAG has established policies concerning potential conflicts
of interest. These policies apply to Grantee. For all awards by SANDAG, any practices which
might result in unlawful activity are prohibited including, but not limited to, rebates,
kickbacks, or other unlawful considerations. SANDAG staff members are specifically
prohibited from participating in the selection process when those staff have a dose personal
relationship, family relationship, or past (within the last 12 months), present, or potential
business or employment relationship with a person or business entity seeking a contract with
SANDAG. It is unlawful for any contract to be made by SANDAG if any individual
Board member or staff has a prohibited financial interest in the contract. Staff are also
prohibited from soliciting or accepting gratuities from any organization seeking funding from
SANDAG. SANDAG officers, employees, agents, and Board members shall not solicit or accept
gifts, gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from consultants, potential
consultants, or parties to subagreements. By signing this Agreement, Grantee affirms that it
has no knowledge of an ethical violation by SANDAG staff or Grantee. If Grantee has any
reason to believe a conflict of interest exists with regard to the Agreement or the Project, it
should notify the SANDAG Office of General Counsel immediately.
C. Bonus or Commission. The Grantee affirms that it has not paid, and agrees not to pay, any
bonus or commission to obtain approval of its ATGP Funding application for the Project.
D. False or Fraudulent Statements or Claims. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that by
executing the Agreement for the Project, the Grantee certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement it has made, it makes, or it may make in connection with the
Project, including, but not limited to, the Grantee's grant application, progress reports and
invoices.
IV. AMOUNT OF FUNDING ASSISTANCE
The Grantee agrees that SANDAG will provide ATGP Funding for the Project equal to the smaller of
the following amounts: (a) the Maximum SANDAG Amount Approved of $425,000; or (b) the
amount calculated in accordance with the Maximum Percentages of SANDAG Participation, which is
100 percent. SANDAG responsibility to make payments under this Agreement is limited to the
amounts listed in the Approved Project Budget for the Project. Grantee's estimate in its application
for funding from SANDAG for the Project is the amount that forms the basis upon which SANDAG
determines the Maximum SANDAG Amount Awarded and Maximum Percentages of SANDAG
Participation.
V. MATCHING FUNDS
Grantee has not proposed to provide matching funds for the Project.
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VI. APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET
Except to the extent that SANDAG determines otherwise in writing, the Grantee agrees as follows:
The Grantee and SANDAG have agreed to a Project budget that is designated the "Approved
Project Budget." The Grantee will incur obligations and make disbursements of Project funds only
as authorized by the Approved Project Budget. An amendment to the Approved Project Budget
requires the issuance of a formal amendment to the Agreement, unless the re -allocation of funds
among budget items or fiscal years that not increase the total amount of the ATGP Funding
awarded for the Project, does not negatively impact the benefits obtained from the Project, and is
consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Prior written SANDAG Project Manager
approval is required for transfers of funds between Approved Project Budget line items.
VI1. PAYMENTS
A. Grantee's Request for Payment When Matching Funds Are Required. The Grantee will
demonstrate or certify that it will provide adequate matching funds such that, when
combined with payments from SANDAG, will cover all costs to be incurred for the Project.
Except to the extent that SANDAG determines, in writing, that the Grantee may defer its
provision of matching funds for the Project, a Grantee is required under the terms of this
Agreement to provide matching funds for the Project and agrees that it will not:
1. Request or obtain matching funds exceeding the amount justified by the matching
share previously provided.
2. Take any action that would cause the proportion of ATGP Funding made available to
the Project at any time to exceed the percentage authorized by the Agreement for the
Project.
B. Payment by SANDAG. Upon receiving a request for payment and adequate supporting
information, SANDAG will make payment for eligible amounts to Grantee within 30 days if
Grantee has complied with the requirements of the Agreement, including submission of a
Quarterly Report which is included as Attachment D, has satisfied SANDAG that the ATGP
Funding requested is needed for Project purposes in that requisition period, and is making
adequate progress toward Project completion consistent with Board Policy No. 035. After the
Grantee has demonstrated satisfactory compliance with the preceding requirements, SANDAG
may reimburse the Grantee's apparent allowable costs incurred consistent with the Approved
Project Budget. SANDAG shall retain ten percent from the amounts invoiced until satisfactory
completion of work. SANDAG shall promptly release retention amounts to Grantee following
Grantee's satisfactory completion of work and receipt of Grantee's final invoice and all
required documentation.
C. Eligible Costs. The Grantee agrees that Project costs eligible for ATGP Funding must comply
with the following requirements, unless SANDAG determines otherwise in writing. To be
eligible for reimbursement, Project costs must be:
1. Consistent with the Project Scope of Work, the Approved Project Budget, and other
provisions of the Agreement.
2. Necessary in order to accomplish the Project.
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3. Reasonable for the goods or services purchased.
4. Actual net costs to the Grantee (i.e., the price paid minus any refunds, rebates, or other
items of value received by the Grantee that have the effect of reducing the cost
actually incurred, excluding program income).
5. Incurred for work performed, only on a reimbursement basis, after both the
Effective Date of the Agreement and following Grantee's receipt of a Notice to Proceed
from SANDAG.
6. Satisfactorily documented with supporting documentation which is to be submitted
with each invoice.
7. Treated consistently in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and
procedures for the Grantee and any third -party contractors and subgrantees,
(see Section 8 Accounting Records).
8. Eligible for TransNet Funding as part of the ATGP.
9. Indirect Costs are only allowable with prior SANDAG approval. Grantee must submit the
following documentation as part of the grant application materials: (1) an indirect cost
allocation audit approved by a qualified independent auditor; or (2) the applicant's
proposed method for allocating indirect costs in accordance with OMB Circular A-87
guidelines. Indirect cost allocation plans must be reviewed and renewed annually.
10. Project generated revenue realized by the Grantee shall be utilized in support of the
Project. Project generated revenue and expenditures, if any, shall be reported at the
end of the Agreement period.
D. Excluded Costs
1. In determining the amount of ATGP Funding SANDAG will provide for the Project,
SANDAG will exclude:
a. Any Project cost incurred by the Grantee before either the date SANDAG issues a
Notice to Proceed to Grantee or the Effective Date of the Agreement or any
Amendment thereto;
b. Any cost that is not included in the latest Approved Project Budget;
c. Any cost for Project property or services received in connection with a
subagreement, lease, third -party contract, or other arrangement that is required
to be, but has not been, concurred in or approved in writing by SANDAG; and
d. Any cost ineligible for SANDAG participation as provided by applicable laws,
regulations, or policies.
2. Certain costs at times associated with bicycle and pedestrian projects are not eligible
when the benefit provided is not the exclusive use of bicyclists or pedestrians. These
instances are listed below.
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a. Curb and gutter are part of the roadway drainage system. As such, newly
installed curb and gutter cannot be considered an improvement exclusively for
the benefit of the sidewalk or bike lane and are not an eligible expense.
b. Driveway ramps installed across sidewalks are not for the benefit of pedestrians,
and in fact, degrade the pedestrian environment. Claimants may not include the
cost of driveway ramps in applications for sidewalk projects. However, the
distance across the driveway may be included when computing the per -square -
foot cost of the sidewalk.
c. Where roadway design standards require a roadway shoulder width at least as
wide as would be required for a standard bike lane, the cost of the shoulder
construction will not be eligible. Appropriate bikeway signage is eligible.
d. Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to remove and replace curb and
gutter, driveway ramps, drainage facilities and other existing improvements in
order to construct a bikeway or sidewalk. In such cases the cost of this work is
most likely eligible, but claimants should carefully document why this is so in the
claim submittal.
E. The Grantee understands and agrees that payment to the Grantee for any Project cost does
not constitute the SANDAG final decision about whether that cost is allowable and eligible
for payment under the Project and does not constitute a waiver of any violation by the
Grantee of the terms of the Agreement for the Project or Board Policy No. 035. The Grantee
acknowledges that SANDAG will not make a final determination about the allowability and
eligibility of any cost until the final payment has been made on the Project or the results of
an audit of the Project requested by SANDAG or its Independent Taxpayers' Oversight
Committee (ITOC) has been completed, whichever occurs latest. If SANDAG determines that
the Grantee is not entitled to receive any portion of the ATGP Funding requested or paid,
SANDAG will notify the Grantee in writing, stating its reasons. The Grantee agrees that
Project closeout will not alter the Grantee's responsibility to return any funds due to SANDAG
as a result of later refunds, corrections, performance deficiencies, or other similar actions; nor
will Project closeout alter the SANDAG right to disallow costs and recover funds provided for
the Project on the basis of a later audit or other review. Upon notification to the Grantee that
specific amounts are owed to SANDAG, whether for excess payments of ATGP Funding,
disallowed costs, or funds recovered from third parties or elsewhere, the Grantee agrees to
promptly remit to SANDAG the amounts owed, including applicable interest, penalties and
administrative charges.
VIII. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
In compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, the Grantee agrees as follows:
A. Project Accounts. The Grantee agrees to establish and maintain for the Project either a
separate set of accounts or separate accounts within the framework of an established
accounting system that can be identified with the Project. The Grantee also agrees to
maintain documentation of all checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, orders, or other
accounting documents related in whole or in part to the Project so that they may be clearly
identified, readily accessible, and available to SANDAG upon request and, to the extent
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feasible, kept separate from documents not related to the Project.
B. Documentation of Project Costs and Program Income. Except to the extent that
SANDAG determines otherwise, in writing, the Grantee agrees to support all costs charged to
the Project, including any approved services or property contributed by the Grantee or others,
with properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, or vouchers describing in
detail the nature and propriety of the charges, including adequate records to support the
costs the Grantee has incurred underlying any payment in which SANDAG has agreed to
participate in based upon a payable milestone.
IX. REPORTING, RECORD RETENTION, AND ACCESS
A. Types of Reports. The Grantee agrees to submit to SANDAG all reports required by law and
regulation, policy, this Agreement, and any other reports SANDAG may specify.
B. Report Formats. The Grantee agrees that all reports and other documents or information
intended for public availability developed in the course of the Project and required to be
submitted to SANDAG must be prepared and submitted in electronic and/or typewritten hard
copy formats, as SANDAG may specify. SANDAG reserves the right to specify that records be
submitted in particular formats.
C. Record Retention. During the course of the Project and for three years thereafter from the
date of transmission of the final expenditure report, the Grantee agrees to maintain, intact
and readily accessible, all data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting
materials relating to the Project, as SANDAG may require.
D. Access to Records of Grantees and Subgrantees. The Grantee agrees to permit, and
require its subgrantees to permit, SANDAG or its authorized representatives, upon request, to
inspect all Project work, materials, payrolls, and other data, and to audit the books, records,
and accounts of the Grantee and its subgrantees pertaining to the Project.
E. Project Closeout. The Grantee agrees that Project closeout does not alter the reporting and
record retention requirements of this Agreement.
F. Quarterly Reports. Grantee shall submit written quarterly reports to SANDAG detailing the
progress of its work, expenditures incurred, and information regarding whether the Project is
projected to be completed within the limits of the Approved Project Budget,
Project Schedule, and consistent with Board Policy No. 035 and any policy amendments
thereto. Grantee shall document the progress and results of work performed under this
Agreement to the satisfaction of SANDAG. This includes progress and final reports, plans,
specifications, estimates, and other evidence of attainment of the Agreement objectives,
which are requested by SANDAG or ITOC. Grantee may be required to attend meetings of
SANDAG staff and committees, including but not limited to ITOC, the Regional Planning
Committee, the Transportation Committee, and the SANDAG Board of Directors, to report on
its progress and respond to questions.
G. Communities Served Data and Report. If requested, Grantee shall provide SANDAG with
data regarding how the Project's benefits and burdens were equitably distributed among
socio and economic populations in the area affected by the Project, and associated smart
growth data.
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X. Project Completion, Audit, Settlement, and Closeout
A. Project Completion. Within 90 calendar days following Project completion or termination
by SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to submit a final certification of Project expenses and final
reports, as applicable. All payments made to the Grantee shall be subject to review for
compliance by SANDAG with the requirements of this Agreement and shall be subject to an
audit upon completion of the Project.
B. Project Audit. The Grantee agrees to have financial and compliance audits performed as
SANDAL may require consistent with the IransNet Extension ordinance. The Grantee agrees
that Project closeout will not alter the Grantee's audit responsibilities. Audit costs are
allowable Project costs.
C. Performance Audit. The Grantee agrees to cooperate with SANDAG or ITOC with regard to
any performance audit that is performed on the Project pursuant to the TransNet Ordinance.
D. Project Closeout. Project closeout occurs when SANDAG notifies the Grantee that SANDAG
has closed the Project, and, if applicable, either forwards the final ATGP Funding payment
and or acknowledges that the Grantee has remitted the proper refund. The Grantee agrees
that Project closeout by SANDAG does not invalidate any continuing requirements imposed
by the Agreement or any unmet requirements set forth in a written notification from
SANDAG.
E. Project Use. Grantee was awarded this Agreement based on representations in its grant
application regarding the Project's intended use. If the Project is a capital project, Grantee
hereby commits to continued use of the Project for the purposes stated in its application for a
period of at least five years after completion of construction. SANDAG may require Grantee
to refund ATGP funding provided for the Project in the event Grantee fails to utilize the
Project for its intended purposes as stated in the grant application or for any disallowed costs.
XI. TIMELY PROGRESS AND RIGHT OF SANDAG TO TERMINATE
A. Grantee shall make diligent and timely progress toward completion of the Project within the
timelines set forth in the Project Schedule, and consistent with Board Policy No. 035 and any
policy amendments thereto. If timely progress is not achieved, SANDAG may, in its sole
discretion, review the status of the Project to determine if the remaining funding should be
reallocated to another eligible project, as per Board Policy No. 035. Grantee understands and
agrees that any failure to make reasonable progress on the Project or violation of this
Agreement and/or Board Policy No. 035, that endangers substantial performance of the
Project shall provide sufficient grounds for SANDAG, in its sole discretion, to terminate this
Agreement.
B. In the event Grantee encounters difficulty in meeting the Project Schedule or anticipates
difficulty in complying with the Project Schedule, the Grantee shall immediately notify the
SANDAG Project Manager in writing, and shall provide pertinent details, including the
reasons for the delay in performance and the date by which Grantee expects to complete
performance or delivery. This notification shall be informational in character only and receipt
of it shall not be construed as a waiver by SANDAG of a project delivery schedule or date, or
any rights or remedies provided by this Agreement, including Board Policy No. 035
requirements.
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C. Upon written notice, the Grantee agrees that SANDAG may suspend or terminate all or any
part of the ATGP Funding to be provided for the Project if the Grantee has violated the terms
of the Agreement, or Board Policy No. 035, or if SANDAG determines that the purpose of the
laws or policies authorizing the Project would not be adequately served by the continuation
of ATGP Funding for the Project.
D. In general, termination of ATGP Funding for the Project will not invalidate obligations
properly incurred by the Grantee before the termination date to the extent those obligations
cannot be canceled. If, however, SANDAG determines that the Grantee has willfully misused
ATGP Funding by failing to make adequate progress, or failing to comply with the terms of
the Agreement, SANDAG reserves the right to require the Grantee to refund to SANDAG the
entire amount of ATGP Funding provided for the Project or any lesser amount as SANDAG
may determine.
E. Expiration of any Project time period established in the Project Schedule will not, by itself,
automatically constitute an expiration or termination of the Agreement for the Project,
however, Grantee must request and SANDAG may agree to amend the Agreement in writing
if the Project Schedule will not be met. An amendment to the Project Schedule may be made
at the discretion of SANDAG if Grantee's request is consistent with the provisions of
Board Policy No. 035.
XII. CIVIL RIGHTS
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable civil rights laws, regulations, and policies and shall
include the provisions of this Section 12 in each subagreement, lease, third -party contract, or other
legally binding document to perform work funded by this Agreement. Applicable civil rights laws,
regulations and policies include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Nondiscrimination. SANDAG implements its programs without regard to income level,
disability, race, color, and national origin in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Grantee shall prohibit discrimination on these grounds,
notify the public of their rights under these laws, and utilize a process for addressing
complaints of discrimination. Furthermore, Grantee shall make the procedures for filing a
complaint available to members of the public and will keep a log of all such complaints.
Grantee must notify SANDAG immediately if a complaint is lodged that relates to the Project
or program funded by this grant.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity. During the performance of this Agreement, Grantee and
all of its subcontractors, if any, shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment,
against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry,
religious creed, national origin, disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical
condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, denial of family and medical care leave,
denial of pregnancy disability leave, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Grantee and its
subcontractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and
applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Grantee and its
subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act
(California Government Code Section 12900, et seq.) and the applicable regulations
promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285.0, et seq.). The
applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing
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California Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2
of the California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference
and are made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Grantee and its subcontractors shall give
written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they
have a collective bargaining or other agreement.
XIII. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT
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work product developed for the Project or services performed on the Project.
XIV. DISPUTES AND VENUE
A. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
B. Dispute Resolution Process. In the event Grantee has a dispute with SANDAG during the
performance of this Agreement, Grantee shall continue to perform unless SANDAG informs
Grantee in writing to cease performance. The dispute resolution process for disputes arising
under this Agreement shall be as follows:
1.
Grantee shall submit a statement of the grounds for the dispute, including all
pertinent dates, names of persons involved, and supporting documentation, to the
SANDAG Project Manager. The Project Manager and other appropriate SANDAG staff
will review the documentation in a timely manner and reply to Grantee within
20 calendar days. Upon receipt of an adverse decision by SANDAG, Grantee may submit
a request for reconsideration to the SANDAG Executive Director. The request for
reconsideration must be received within ten calendar days from the postmark date of
the SANDAG reply. The Executive Director will respond to the request for
reconsideration within ten working days. The decision of the Executive Director will be
in writing.
2. If Grantee is dissatisfied with the results following exhaustion of the above dispute
resolution procedures, Grantee shall make a written request to SANDAG for appeal to
the SANDAG Transportation Committee. SANDAG shall respond to a request for
mediation within 30 calendar days. The decision of the Transportation Committee shall
be final.
C. Venue. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the
action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of San Diego,
State of California. In the event of any such litigation between the parties, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs incurred, including reasonable attorney's
fees, litigation and collection expenses, witness fees, and court costs as determined by the
court.
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XV. ASSIGNMENT
Grantee shall not assign, sublet, or transfer (whether by assignment or novation) this Agreement or
any rights under or interest in this Agreement.
XVI. INSURANCE
Grantee shall procure and maintain during the period of performance of this Agreement, and for
12 months following completion, policies of insurance from insurance companies authorized to do
business in the State of California or the equivalent types and amounts of self-insurance, as follows:
A. General Liability. Combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000
general aggregate for personal and bodily injury, including death, and broad form property
damage. The policy must include an acceptable "Waiver of Transfer Rights of Recovery
Against Others Endorsement." The policy must name SANDAG as an additional insured in the
endorsement. A deductible or retention may be utilized, subject to approval by SANDAG.
B. Automobile Liability. For personal and bodily injury, including death, and property damage
in an amount not less than $1,000,000.
C. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Policy must comply with the laws of
the State of California. The policy must include an acceptable "Waiver of Right to Recover
From Others Endorsement" naming SANDAG as an additional insured.
D. Other Requirements. Grantee shall furnish satisfactory proof by one or more certificates
(original copies) that it has the foregoing insurance. The insurance shall be provided by an
acceptable insurance provider, as determined by SANDAG, which satisfies the following
minimum requirements:
1. An insurance carrier qualified to do business in California and maintaining an agent for
service of process within the state. Such insurance carrier shall maintain a current
A.M. Best rating classification of "A-" or better, and a financial size of "$10 million to
$24 million (Class V) or better," or
2. A Lloyds of London program provided by syndicates of Lloyds of London and other
London insurance carriers, providing all participants are qualified to do business in
California and the policy provides for an agent for service of process in California.
E. Certificates of insurance shall be filed with SANDAG. These policies shall be primary insurance
as to SANDAG so that any other coverage held by SANDAG shall not contribute to any loss
under Grantee's insurance. Insurance policies shall not be canceled without first giving
30 days advance written notice to SANDAG. For purposes of this notice requirement, any
material change in the policy prior to its expiration shall be considered a cancellation.
XVII. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
A. Generally. With regard to any claim, protest, or litigation arising from or related to the
Grantee's performance in connection with or incidental to the Project or this Agreement,
Grantee agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold SANDAG and its agents, officers,
Board members, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, including, but
not limited to prevailing wage claims against the Project, asserted or established liability for
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damages or injuries to any person or property, including injury to the Grantee's or its
subgrantees' employees, agents, or officers, which arise from or are connected with or are
caused or claimed to be caused by the negligent, reckless, or willful acts or omissions of the
Grantee and its subgrantees and their agents, officers, or employees, in performing the work
or services herein, and all expenses of investigating and defending against same, including
attorney fees and costs; provided, however, that the Grantee's duty to indemnify and hold
harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the established sole negligence
or willful misconduct of SANDAG, its Board of Directors, agents, officers, or employees.
B. Intellectual Property. Upon request by SANDAG, the Grantee agrees to indemnify, save,
and hold harmless SANDAG and its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees acting
within the scope of their official duties against any liability, including costs and expenses,
resulting from any willful or intentional violation by the Grantee of proprietary rights,
copyrights, or right of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction,
delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished under the Project. The Grantee shall not be
required to indemnify SANDAG for any such liability caused solely by the wrongful acts of
SANDAG employees or agents.
XVIII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. Status of Grantee. Grantee shall perform the services provided for within this Agreement as
an independent contractor, and not as an employee of SANDAG. Grantee shall be under the
control of SANDAG as to the result to be accomplished and not the means, and shall consult
with SANDAG as provided for in the Scope of Work. The payments made to Grantee pursuant
to this Agreement shall be the full and complete compensation to which Grantee is entitled.
SANDAG shall not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Grantee. SANDAG
shall not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance on behalf of Grantee.
Grantee agrees to indemnify SANDAG for any tax, retirement contribution, social security,
overtime payment, or workers' compensation payment which SANDAG may be required to
make on behalf of Grantee or any employee of Grantee for work done under this Agreement.
B. Actions on behalf of SANDAG. Except as SANDAG may specify in writing, Grantee shall
have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of SANDAG in any capacity
whatsoever, as an agent or otherwise. Grantee shall have no authority, express or implied, to
bind SANDAG or its members, agents, or employees, to any obligation whatsoever, unless
expressly provided for in this Agreement.
XIX. SEVERABILITY AND INTEGRATION
If any provision of the Agreement is determined invalid, the remainder of that Agreement shall not
be affected if that remainder would continue to conform to the requirements of applicable laws or
regulations. This Agreement represents the entire understanding of SANDAG and Grantee as to
those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect
with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered
except in writing, signed by SANDAG and the Grantee.
XX. PROJECT MANAGER
The Grantee has assigned Kuna Muthusamy as the Project Manager for the Project. Project Manager
continuity and experience is deemed essential in Grantee's ability to carry out the Project in
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accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Grantee shall not change the Project Manager
without first providing written notice to SANDAG.
XXI. NOTICE
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or
delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, registered or certified, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
San Diego Association of Governments
401 B Street, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Attention: Susan Baldwin/Suchi Mukherjee
Grantee:
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Attn: Kuna Muthusamy
Notice shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
XXII. SIGNATURES
The individuals executing this Agreement represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity
and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date written
above.
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
GARY L. GALLEGOS
Executive Director or designee
LESLIE DEESE
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of General Counsel City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK, SCHEDULE, AND APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET
CAPITAL PROJECTS: SCOPE OF WORK, SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET
PART t: PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECTTI1LE:
Euclid Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements
PROJECT LIMBS:
Division Street, between Highland and Euclid Avenue.
PROJECT SUMMARY':
Euclid Avenue is a four -lane north -south arterial with on -street parallel parking along portions of the street, and is Identified as a major arterial road in the City General
Plan and a reigonal bicycle corridor In the National City Bicycle Master Plan and SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). A regional bicycle corridor provides an
opportunity to connect National City to neighboring communities and will support intercommunity bicycle travel for residents who may commute to/from adjacent
municipalities. The project will provide final design plans for approximately 1.7 miles of Class If bicycle facilities between Cervantes Avenue and E. 24th Street.
Additionally, the project will provide plans to implement a road diet which Includes the removal of one travel lane in each direaction of the corridor everywhere except
between Plaza Blvd. and 4th Street (where traffic volumes are too high to support a road diet). Project elements includ a signal/crosswalk at the 6th Street Intersection,
and high visibility crosswalks and ADA accessible ramps at all existing major intersections along the Euclid Avenue corridor. Bike lanes will be will be buffered in areas
where there fs a proposed road diet. Specifically, the project area between Division Street and 4th Street will include a 2' raised median buffer and will provide a wider
sidewalk west of Euclid Avenue. The project will also include sidewalk panel replacement in key locations to maintain ADA accessibility within the existing sidewalks, as
concrete has lifted and cracked overtime causing unevan surfaces along pedestrian paths of travel. The Euclid Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor will be used by
pedestrians and cyclists to go to and from the schools, parks, and regional transportation within close proximity.
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PART III: FUNDING SOURCES .... _...
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM SANDAG:
TOTAL MATCH AMOUNT THAT WILL BE CONTRIBUTED
425,000.00
SANDAG % CONTRIBUTION:
MATCH % CONTRIBUTION:
$
425,000.00
ATTACHMENT B
BOARD POLICY NO. 035
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM PROCEDURES
Applicability and Purpose of Policy
This Policy applies to all grant programs administered through SANDAG, whether from TransNet or
another source, including but not limited to the Smart Growth Incentive Program, Environmental
Mitigation Program, Bike and Pedestrian Program, Senior Mini Grant Program, Federal Transit
Administration grant programs, and Active Transportation Grant Program.
Nothing in this Policy is intended to supersede federal or state grant rules, regulations, statutes, or
contract documents that conflict with the requirements in this Policy. There are never enough
government grant funds to pay for all of the projects worthy of funding in the San Diego region.
For this reason, SANDAG awards grant funds on a competitive basis that takes the grantees' ability
to perform their proposed project on a timely basis into account. SANDAG intends to hold grantees
accountable to the project schedules they have proposed in order to ensure fairness in the
competitive process and encourage grantees to get their projects implemented quickly so that the
public can benefit from the project deliverables as soon as possible.
Procedures
1. Project Milestone and Completion Deadlines
1.1. When signing a grant agreement for a competitive program funded and/or
administered by SANDAG, grant recipients must agree to the project delivery objectives and
schedules in the agreement. In addition, a grantee's proposal must contain a schedule that
falls within the following deadlines. Failure to meet the deadlines below may result in
revocation of all grant funds not already expended. The final invoice for capital, planning,
or operations grants must be submitted prior to the applicable deadline.
1.1.1. Funding for Capital Projects. If the grant will fund a capital project, the
project must be completed according to the schedule provided in the grant
agreement, but at the latest, any necessary construction contract must be awarded
within two years following execution of the grant agreement, and construction
must be completed within eighteen months following award of the construction
contract. Completion of construction for purposes of this policy shall be when the
prime construction contractor is relieved from its maintenance responsibilities. If no
construction contract award is necessary, the construction project must be complete
within eighteen months following execution of the grant agreement.
1.1.2. Funding for Planning Grants. If the grant will fund planning, the project
must be completed according to the schedule provided in the grant agreement, but
at the latest, any necessary consultant contract must be awarded within one year
following execution of the grant agreement, and the planning project must be
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complete within two years following award of the consultant contract. Completion
of planning for purposes of this policy shall be when grantee approves the final
planning project deliverable. If no consultant contract award is necessary, the
planning project must be complete within two years of execution of the grant
agreement.
1.1.3 Funding for Operations Grants. If the grant will fund operations, the project
must be completed according to the schedule provided in the grant agreement, but
at the latest, any necessary services contract for operations must be awarded within
one year following execution of the grant agreement, and the operations must
commence within six months following award of the operations contract. If no
services contract for operations is necessary, the operations project must commence
within one year of execution of the grant agreement.
1.1.4 Funding for Equipment or Vehicles Grants. If the grant will fund equipment
or vehicles, the project must be completed according to the schedule provided in the
grant agreement, but at the latest, any necessary purchase contracts for equipment
or vehicles must be awarded within one year following execution of the grant
agreement, and use of the equipment or vehicles for the benefit of the public must
commence within six months following award of the purchase contract.
2. Project Milestone and Completion Deadline Extensions
2.1. Schedules within grant agreements may include project scopes and schedules that
will identify interim milestones in addition to those described in Section 1 of this Policy.
Grant recipients may receive extensions on their project schedules of up to six months for
good cause. Extensions of up to six months aggregate that would not cause the project to
miss a completion deadline in Section 1 may be approved by the SANDAG Executive
Director. Extensions beyond six months aggregate or that would cause the project to miss a
completion deadline in Section 1 must be approved by the Policy Advisory Committee that
has been delegated the necessary authority by the Board. For an extension to be granted
under this Section 2, the following conditions must be met:
2.1.1. For extension requests of up to six months, the grantee must request the
extension in writing to the SANDAG Program Manager at least two weeks prior to
the earliest project schedule milestone deadline for which an extension is being
requested. The Executive Director or designee will determine whether the extension
should be granted. The Executive Director's action will be reported out to the Board
in following month's report of delegated actions.
2.1.2. A grantee seeking an extension must document previous efforts undertaken
to maintain the project schedule, explain the reasons for the delay, explain why the
delay is unavoidable, and demonstrate an ability to succeed in the extended time
frame the grantee proposes.
2.1.3. If the Executive Director denies an extension request under this Section 2,
the grantee may appeal within ten business days of receiving the Executive
Director's response to the responsible Policy Advisory Committee by sending the
appeal to the SANDAG Program Manager.
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2.1.4. Extension requests that are rejected by the Policy Advisory Committee will
result in termination of the grant agreement and obligation by the grantee to
return to SANDAG any unexpended funds within 30 days. Unexpended funds are
funds for project costs not incurred prior to rejection of the extension request by the
Policy Advisory Committee.
3. Project Delays and Extensions in Excess of Six Months
3.1. Requests for extensions in excess of six months, or that will cause a project to miss a
completion deadline in Section 1 (including those projects that were already granted
extensions by the Executive Director and are again falling behind schedule), will be
considered by the Policy Advisory Committee upon request to the SANDAG Program
Manager.
3.2 A grantee seeking an extension must document previous efforts undertaken to
maintain the project schedule, explain the reasons for the delay, explain why the delay is
unavoidable, and demonstrate an ability to succeed in the extended time frame the grantee
proposes. The grantee must provide the necessary information to SANDAG staff to place in
a report to the Policy Advisory Committee. If sufficient time is available, and the grant
utilized TransNet funds, the request will first be taken to the Independent Taxpayer
Advisory Committee (ITOC) for a recommendation. The grantee should make a
representative available at the meeting to present the information to, and/or answer
questions from, the ITOC and Policy Advisory Committee.
3.3 The Policy Advisory Committee will only grant an extension under this Section 3 for
extenuating circumstances that the grantee could not have reasonably foreseen.
4. Resolution and Execution of the Grant Agreement
4.1 Two weeks prior to the review by the Policy Advisory Committee of the proposed
grants, prospective grantees must submit a resolution from their authorized governing body
that includes the provisions in this Subsection 4.1. Failure to provide a resolution that meets
the requirements in this Subsection 4.1 will result in rejection of the application and the
application will be dropped from consideration with funding going to the next project as
scored by the evaluation committee. In order to assist grantees in meeting this resolution
deadline, when SANDAG issues the call for projects it will allow at least 90 days for grant
application submission.
4.1.1 Grantee governing body commits to providing the amount of matching
funds set forth in the grant application.
4.1.2 Grantee governing body authorizes staff to accept the grant funding and
execute a grant agreement if an award is made by SANDAL.
4.2 Grantee's authorized representative must execute the grant agreement within 45
days from the date SANDAG presents the grant agreement to the prospective grantee for
execution. Failure to meet the requirements in this Subsection 4.2 may result in revocation
of the grant award.
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5. Increased Availability of Funding Under this Policy
5.1. Grant funds made available as a result of the procedures in this Policy may be
awarded to the next project on the recommended project priority list from the most recent
project selection process, or may be added to the funds available for the next project
funding cycle, at the responsible Policy Advisory Committee's discretion. Any project that
loses funding due to failure to meet the deadlines specified in this Policy may be
resubmitted to compete for funding in a future call for grant applications.
Adopted: January 2010
Amended: November 2014
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ATTACHMENT C
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Capital Grants
1. Contact Information: Grantee must provide SANDAG with contact information for the project
manager. Grantee must provide SANDAG with updated contact information in a timely manner if
there are any changes to staff assigned.
2. Baseline Data Collection: Prior to the construction of grant -funded improvements, the
Grantee is responsible for developing a baseline data collection plan with SANDAG to gather
information on pedestrian and bicyclist activity. At a minimum, data should be collected for
observed bicycle and pedestrian volumes, behavior, and attitudes in the project area. Once the data
collection plan is approved by SANDAG staff, the Grantee is responsible for carrying out the plan
and returning collected data to SANDAG as a deliverable. Standardized forms required for data
collection will be provided by SANDAG.
Grantees are encouraged to use the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project
methodology and plan for the following:
• Conduct counts prior to project construction, during National Documentation Days in the
second week of September. Supplementary counts and surveys can be conducted during
January, May, and July to provide seasonal data, if desired.
• Conduct counts for two hours, at peak times relative to the facility. For example, facilities
attracting utilitarian trips should be counted on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 5 to
7 p.m., whereas facilities attracting recreational trips should be counted on a Saturday, from
9 to 11a.m.
In the case that the above timeframes are deemed infeasible due to the project schedule, the
Grantee and SANDAG will collaborate on an alternative data collection methodology and
procedure.
A subset of Grantees may be selected for in-depth evaluation by SANDAG, in which case, SANDAG
will conduct the data collection effort with required participation from Grantee staff. Such in-depth
evaluation conducted by SANDAG will take place solely for the purpose of SANDAG
Active Transportation data collection and monitoring efforts, and will not impact Grantees'
budgets.
Grantees should plan to budget $5,000 for data collection. For questions or assistance with data
collection, contact Christine Eary at christine.eary@sandag.org, or (619) 699-6928.
3. Design Development and Community Meetings: Grantee must provide SANDAG with
advance notice (preferably within two weeks) and agendas of all design development and
community meetings, and a meeting summary following the meeting. SANDAG staff may attend
any meetings as appropriate.
4. Plan Review: Grantee must submit project design drawings and cost estimates (if available) to
SANDAG for review and comment at 30 percent, 60 percent, 90 percent, and 100 percent. SANDAG
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staff may meet with the Grantee to comment on submitted plans and assure substantial
conformance. SANDAG may comment on submitted plans regarding:
Whether they are consistent with the Project proposed in the original grant application, and
Consistency with accepted pedestrian/bicycle facility and smart growth design standards.
5. Quarterly Reports and Invoices: Grantee must submit quarterly reports and invoices to
SANDAG, detailing accomplishments in the quarter, anticipated progress next quarter, pending
f budget d schedule. the [Grantee
issues and actions toward resolution, and status c� budget a^.....Furthermore,
agrees to provide project milestone information (such as presentations to community groups, other
agencies, and elected officials, ground-breakings, and ribbon -cuttings) to support media and
communications efforts.
6. Media and Community Outreach Coordination: Press materials shall be provided to SANDAG
staff before they are distributed. SANDAG logo(s) should be included in press materials and other
project collateral. Furthermore, the grantee agrees to provide project milestone information to
support media and communications efforts.
7. Photo Documentation: Grantees are responsible for the following photo documentation:
Before and after photos, which should be taken from similar angles to showcase how a
particular area has been transformed over time.
Project milestone photos (such as ground-breakings and ribbon -cuttings).
Photos taken throughout construction phases and throughout the length of the project.
Photos should be high resolution (at least 4 inches by 6 inches with a minimum of 300 pixels per
inch) and contain captions with project descriptions, dates, locations, and the names of those
featured, if appropriate.
B. Project Signage: Each project or program in excess of $250,000 funded in whole or in part by
revenues from the TransNet Extension Ordinance shall be clearly designated during its construction
or implementation as being provided by such revenues. SANDAG will provide sign specifications.
Grantee agrees to follow sign specifications and submit proof files to SANDAG for approval before
printing.
9. Performance Monitoring: SANDAG staff may measure performance of the constructed capital
improvements against stated project objectives, and evaluate the overall grant program. Grantee is
expected to meet with SANDAG staff to identify relevant performance measures and data sources,
and provide available data and feedback regarding the program as appropriate.
Planning and Non -Capital Grants
1. Contact information. Grantee must provide SANDAG with contact information for the project
manager. Grantee must provide SANDAG with updated contact information in a timely manner if
there are any changes to staff assigned.
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2. Request for Proposals and Consultant Selection. Upon request by SANDAG, Grantee must
submit consultant draft Request for Proposals to SANDAG staff for review and comment for
consistency with the agreed upon Scope of Work with SANDAG (Attachment A).
3. Quarterly Reports. Grantee must submit quarterly reports to SANDAG, detailing
accomplishments in the quarter, anticipated progress next quarter, pending issues and actions
toward resolution, and status of budget and schedule.
4. Stakeholder and Community Meetings. Grantee must provide SANDAG with advance notice
(preferably within two weeks) and agendas of all stakeholder and community meetings, and a
meeting summary following the meeting. SANDAG staff may attend any meetings as appropriate.
5. Media and Community Outreach Coordination. Press materials shall be provided to SANDAG
staff before they are distributed. SANDAG logo(s) should be included in press materials and other
project collateral. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to provide project milestone information to
support media and communications efforts.
6. Photo Documentation. Grantees are responsible for the following photo documentation:
• Existing conditions photos, which should illustrate the current conditions of the project site and
demonstrate the need for improved facilities
• Project milestone photos (such as workshops, presentations to community groups, other
agencies, and elected officials)
Photos should be high resolution (at least 4 inches by 6 inches with a minimum of 300 pixels per
inch) and contain captions with project descriptions, dates, locations, and the names of those
featured, if appropriate.
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3. Is there an accompanying invoice for this period?
[INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate YES or NO.]
4. Work Anticipated for the Next Reporting Period
[INSTRUCTIONS: Replace this text with a brief description of work anticipated for the next
reporting period. Also note any upcoming meetings or workshops.]
5. List of Attachments
[INSTRUCTIONS: List any deliverables or invoice documents attached to this report. Attachments
over 6MB should be sent via WeTransfer.)
WeTransfer Link: https://sandag.wetransfer.com/
Example:
• Attachment 1: Consultant Contract
• Attachment 2: Kick -Off Meeting Notes
• Attachment 3: Invoice Spreadsheet
• Attachment 4: Invoice Documentation
PART 2: SCHEDULE AND TASK STATUS
Task ..
Scheduled
Stari Date
(Per Grant
Scope of
Work)
Scheduled
Completion
Date (Per
Gran Scope
oflork
Status
Tinting
Anticipated
Start Date
(If Different
from Grant
Scope of
Work)
Anticipated
Completion
(If Different
from Grant
Scope of
Work)
NTP Date
Task 1
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
[In Progress/
Completed/
Not Started]
[On Time/
Delayed]
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
Task 2:
Policy No.
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Milestone
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
[In Progress/
Completed/
Not Started]
[On Time/
Delayed]
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
Task 3:
Policy No.
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Milestone
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
[In Progress/
Completed/
Not Started]
[On Time/
Delayed]
[mm/dd/yy]
[mm/dd/yy]
PART 3: CHALLENGES, SCHEDULE DELAYS, AND AMENDMENT REQUESTS
Challenges and Actions Toward Resolution (If applicable)
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[INSTRUCTIONS: If you are experiencing challenges in completing project tasks, please provide
information about the delay and actions taken to resolve issues. if an amendment is needed,
provide justification and check the appropriate box below.]
❑ No amendment requested at this time
❑ Amendment requested to*:
❑ Project Schedule
❑ Project Budget
❑ Scope of Work
*Failure to check a box in the above section assumes there is no action requested. Amendment
requests are subject to SANDAG approval. It is the Grantee's responsibility to ensure compliance
with SANDAG Board Policy No. 035: Competitive Grant Program Procedures and grant agreement
terms and conditions.
PART 4: PROJECT STATUS REPORT SIGNATURE
Prepared by Date:
Project Manager
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INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: !Complete the Quarterly Progress Report.
Reimbursements cannot be made without a completed Quarterly Progress Report. _
Step 2: Gather Documentation for Staff Costs, Consultant/Contractor Costs, and Other Costs.
Provide SANDAG with a copy of any consultant and contractor agreements awarded through the grant.
Staff Costs should be supported by certified payroll documentation
Consultant costs should be supported by the consultant invoice AND a proof of payment. The proof of payment can be either a copy of the check provided to the
consultant or printout from the project's financial accounting system showing that funds were disbursed.
'Contractor costs should be supported by the contractor invoice, schedule of values, AND a proof of payment. The proof of payment can be either a copy of the check
;provided to the contractor or a printout from the project's financial accounting system showing that funds were disbursed.
!Other costs should be supported by either an invoice from the vendor or a receipt AND must be accompanied by a proof of payment. The proof
copy of the check provided to the vendor or a printout from the project's financial accounting system showing that funds were disbursed.
Clearly identify (i.e., highlight or circle) all grant -related expenses on documents that include non -related costs.
Step 3: Complete the Expense Summary.
Summarize the total Staff Costs, Consultant/Contractor Costs, and Other Costs incurred during the reporting period.
Confirm that you have the adequate documentation.
Break down each cost by task. This will help with the next step to complete the invoice statement.
Double check and make sure all sub -totals have been calculated correctly.
;Step 4: Complete the Invoice Statement
Enter the costs for each task (calculated in Step 3) into the appropriate cells of the Invoice Statement. The SANDAG contribution, match contribution, and retention
amounts should automatically calculate.
Enter previous costs by task into the appropriate cells of the spreadsheet. The remaining grant balance should automatically calculate.
Step.5 Submit Quarterly Progress Report, Invoice, and Supporting Documentation to SANDAG at:
sgatgrantsl'aasandag.org
`Sign and scan the completed Quarterly Progress Report. Submit it in PDF form
Sign and scan the invoice statement. Submit din PDF form .
f Submit supporting documentation in PDF form
'Submit the completed Excel workbook.
Files in excess of 6MB should be submitted via:
https:/lsand J wetransfer.corn
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Personnel
Staff Person A
Staff Person B
Staff Person C
[INSERT ADDITONAL LINES AS NEEDED]
Consultant/Contractor
Consultant XYZ
Consultant XYZ
Consultant XYZ
Outreach Organization ABC
[INSERTADDITONAL LINES AS NEEDED]
PP'APT 3 l')V
' Vendor
VendorA
Vendor B
Vendor C
I(INSERT ADDITONAL LINES AS NEEDED]
Time Period Hours Hourly Rate
mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy 10 $
mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy 10! $
mm/dd/yy to mmldd/yy 10 $
:Invoice No.
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Innvoice No.
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Invoice Date 1 Description of Costs
1/1/2014'. Professional services for the $ 10,000.00 .YES/NO
:month of January_2014
2/1/2014iProfessional services for the $ 10,000.00 YES/NO
month of February 2014
3/1/20141Professional services for the $ 10,000 00 ,YES/NO
month of March 2014
3/1/2014 Outreach from January 2014 to $ 10,000 00 'YES/NO
March 2014
Amount Documentation Attached?
100.00 $ 1,000.00 'YES/NO
100.00 $ 1,000.00 YES/NO
100.00 . $ 1,000.00 YES/NO
Amount Documentation Attached?
iInvoice Date :Description of Costs Amount Documentation Attached?
1 i 1/1/2014'• Printing costs for January 2014 $ 100.00 YES/NO
1; 2/1/2014 News Announcement for $ 100.00 YES/NO
February 2014 Workshop
2/28/2014;Snacks for February 2014 $
100.00 YES/NC)
Workshop _..
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To:
From:
TRANSMET SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM INVOICE
SUCHI MUPCHERJEE
SANDAG
401 B Street, Suite 800
San Diego, CA92101-4231
Name
Address
Project Name: [PROJECT NAME]
Contract Number: 500XXX
Grant Invoice Number:
Billing Period: FROM
Invoice Date: DATE
Grant Award: $0.00
Balance Remaining
$0.00
TO
TASK
Previous Balance
Current MM/DD/YYYYto MM/DD/YYYY
Total Expenses SANDAG Total Match Spent
Reisect to
Date
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pate ` '
Staff Costs
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RFP
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Existing Conditions Report
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Public Outreach
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Draft Plan
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CERTIFICATION OF GRANTEE
_ ...... 1 hereby certify that the above costs
ts were incurred in performance of the work required under the grant and are consistent with the amounts evidenced by attached supporting documents and
expenditures.
Signature
Printed Name and Title Date
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
ACCEPTING AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM AWARD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000 THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EUCLID BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT
AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND A CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of National City has been awarded a grant through
SANDAG from the Active Transportation Grant Program in the amount of $425,000 for the
Euclid Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements Project (the "Project"), with no local fund match
required; and
WHEREAS, Euclid Avenue is a four -lane north -south arterial with on -street
parallel parking along most of the corridor, and is identified as a major arterial in the City's
General Plan, and a regional bicycle corridor in both the City's Bicycle Master Plan and
SANDAG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide funding for the design and engineering of the
Project to include approximately 1.7 miles of Class II bicycle facilities between Cervantes
Avenue and East 24th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement contains provisions required by SANDAG,
which have been reviewed and accepted by staff. While one such provision is a "hold harmless"
provision, staff has determined that risk to the City is minimal since SANDAG's involvement in
this grant -funded project is limited to accounting processes and financial audits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby accepts the Active Transportation Grant Program grant funds in the
amount of $425,000 for the Euclid Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements Project, with no local
fund match required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council accepts the terms of the
Grant Agreement, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the
establishment of fund appropriations and a corresponding revenue budget.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 2015.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney