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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 CON Cal OES - State Grant Program Standard Assurancesv Cal OES • • 1' } GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES State Grant Program Standard Assurances As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant, I hereby certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for State assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application, within prescribed timelines. I further acknowledge that the Applicant is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all requirements within the State programmatic and financial guidelines stipulated by Cal OES, and available in the Fiscal Year 2019 State Program Guidance, at www.caloes.ca.gov. State award requirements are set forth below. The Applicant hereby agrees to comply with the following: 1. Proof of Authority The Applicant will obtain proof of authority from the city council, governing board, or authorized body in support of this project. This written authorization must specify that the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body agree: a) Any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body; b) Grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the city council, governing board, or authorized body; and c) Applicant is authorized by the city council, governing board, or authorized body to apply for State assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -State share of project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. d) Official executing this agreement is authorized by the Applicant. This Proof of Authority must be maintained on file and readily available upon request. 2. Period of Performance The period of performance is specified in the Award. The Applicant is only authorized to perform allowable activities approved under the award, within the period of performance. FY 2019 Standard AssurgnPage 1 of 5 Initials cj Cal CUES GOVERNOR c OFFICE OF EMERGENCI SERY;CES State Grant Program Standard Assurances As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant, I hereby certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for State assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application, within prescribed timelines. I further acknowledge that the Applicant is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all requirements within the State programmatic and financial guidelines stipulated by Cal OES, and available in the Fiscal Year 2019 State Program Guidance, at www.caloes.ca.qov. State award requirements are set forth below. The Applicant hereby agrees to comply with the following: 1. Proof of Authority The Applicant will obtain proof of authority from the city council, governing board, or authorized body in support of this project. This written authorization must specify that the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body agree: a) Any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body; b) Grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the city council, governing board, or authorized body; and c) Applicant is authorized by the city council, governing board, or authorized body to apply for State assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -State share of project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. d) Official executing this agreement is authorized by the Applicant. This Proof of Authority must be maintained on file and readily available upon request. 2. Period of Performance The period of performance is specified in the Award. The Applicant is only authorized to perform allowable activities approved under the award, within the period of performance. FY 2019 Standard Assurances Page 1 of 5 Initials Cal OES GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES State Grant Program Standard Assurances 3. Lobbying and Political Activities Cal OES grant funds, grant property, or grant funded positions shall not be used for any lobbying activities. Lobbying activities include, but are not limited to, paying, either directly by the undersigned or by another party on behalf of the undersigned, any person to influence or to attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification. 4. Compliance with local, state, and federal laws The Applicant must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, program plans, and application requirements. 5. Non -Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity The Applicant must comply with all laws that prohibit excluding, denying or discriminating against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in both the delivery of services and employment practices. These include, but are not limited to, the following: a) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires buildings and structures be accessible to those with disabilities and access and functional needs; b) Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd-2), relating to confidentiality of patient records regarding substance abuse treatment; c) The Applicant will comply with California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (California Government Code §§ 12940, 12945, 12945.2). FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment because of ancestry, familial status, race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, age, pregnancy, denial of medical and family care leave, or pregnancy disability leave, military and veteran status, and/or retaliation for protesting illegal discrimination related to one of these categories, or for reporting patient abuse in tax supported institutions; and FY 2019 Standard Assurances Page 2 of 5 Initials Cal OES GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES State Grant Program Standard Assurances d) The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to this application. 6. Drug -Free Workplace As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code §§ 8350, et seq.), the Applicant certifies that it will maintain a drug -free workplace. 7. Environmental Standards The Applicant will comply with state environmental standards, including, a) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000 - 21177), to include coordination with the city or county planning agency; b) CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, § § 15000 - 15387); The Applicant shall not be: 1) in violation of any order or resolution promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution district; 2) subject to a cease and desist order pursuant to § 13301 of the California Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or 3) determined to be in violation of federal law relating to air or water pollution. 8. Access to Records The Applicant will maintain such records, and give the State of California, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine those records, as the State of California deems necessary. Such records will include all paper or electronic records, books, papers, or documents related to the award, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit. The Applicant will also establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards. 9. Conflict of Interest The Applicant will establish safeguards to prohibit the Applicant's employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 10. Financial Management Applicants will comply with false claims requirements as stipulated in the California False Claims Act (Government Code §§ 12650 — 126561), which prohibits the submission of false or fraudulent claims for payment. FY 2019 Standard Assurances Page 3 of 5 Initials Cal OES GOFEEMEME GRSRGENCY OFFICE OFO SERVICES State Grant Program Standard Assurances 11. Human Trafficking The Applicant will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. § 7104). 12. Labor Standards The Applicant will comply with the following labor standards: a) The California Labor Code, which provides labor law requirements for the State of California; and b) The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 201 et al.), as they apply to Federal, State, and local governments. 13. Worker's Compensation The Applicant must comply with provisions which require every employer to be insured to protect workers who may be injured on the job at all times during the performance of the work of this Agreement, as per the workers compensation laws set forth in California Labor Code §§ 3700 et seq. FY 2019 Standard Assurances Page 4 of 5 Initials Cal OES GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES State Grant Program Standard Assurances IMPORTANT The purpose of the assurance is to obtain state financial assistance, including any and all state grants, loans, reimbursement, contracts, etc. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that state financial assistance will be extended based on the representations made in this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, etc. Failure to comply with any of the above assurances may result in suspension, termination, or reduction of grant funds. All appropriate documentation, as outlined above, must be maintained on file by the Applicant and available for Cal OES or public scrutiny upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the grant or termination of the grant or both and the recipient may be ineligible for award of any future grants if Cal OES determines that any of the following has occurred: (1) the recipient has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. All of the language contained within this document must be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers. The undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of the Applicant. Recipient: City of National City Signature of Authorized Agent: Printed Name of Authorized Agent: Alejandra Sotelo-Solis Title: Mayor Date: August 18, 2020 FY 2019 Standard Assurances Page 5 of 5 Initials