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DocuSign Envelope ID: 7DOD574C-B1E5-4A94-98CC-C2B16DDD7DC6 EXHIBIT 5 urant AgreementNo. 4tiOi701384Z Page 2 of 71 i. The Grantee shall demonstrate compliance with all eligibility criteria asset forth on pages 9-11, inclusive, of the 2019 IRWM Implementation Grant Program Guidelines (2019 Guidelines). ii. For the term of this Agreement, the Grantee shall submit Quarterly Progress Reports which must accompany an invoice and all invoice backup documentation ($0 Invoices are acceptable). The Quarterly Progress Report shall be submitted within 60 days following the end of the calendar quarter (i.e. reports due May 30, August 29, November 29, and March 1) and all other deliverables as required by Paragraph 14, "Submission of Reports' and Exhibit A, "Work Plan". iii. Prior to the commencement of construction or implementation activities, if applicable, the Grantee shall submit the following to the State. 1. Final plans and specifications certified, signed and stamped by a California Registered Civil Engineer (or equivalent registered professional as appropriate) to certify compliance for each approved project as listed in Exhibit A of this Grant Agreement. 2. Work that is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (including final land purchases) shall not proceed under this Grant Agreement until the following actions are performed: a) The Grantee submits to the State all applicable environmental permits, as indicated on the Environmental Information Form to the State, b) Documents that satisfy the CEQA process are received by the State, c) The State has completed its CEQA process as a Responsible Agency, and d) The Grantee receives written notification from the State of concurrence with the Lead Agency's CEQA documents (s) and State's notice of verification of environmental permit submittal. The State's concurrence of Lead Agency's CEQA documents is fully discretionary and shall constitute a condition precedent to any work (i.e., construction or implementation activities) for which it is required. Once CEQA documentation has been completed, the State will consider the environmental documents and decide whether to continue to fund the project, or to require changes, alterations, or other mitigation. Proceeding with work subject to CEQA prior to the State's concurrence shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. The Grantee or Local Project Sponsor (LPS) shall also demonstrate that it has complied with all applicable requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by submitting copies of any environmental documents, including Environmental Impact Statements, Finding of No Significant Impact, mitigation monitoring programs, and environmental permits as may be required prior to beginning construction/ implementation. iv. A monitoring plan as required by Paragraph 16, "Monitoring Plan Requirements," if applicable. 6) DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. The State will disburse to the Grantee the amount approved, subject to the availability of funds through normal State processes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Grant Agreement, no disbursement shall be required at any time or in any manner which is in violation of, or in conflict with, federal or state laws, rules, or regulations, or which may require any rebates to the federal government, or any loss of tax-free status on state bonds, pursuant to any federal statute or regulation. Any and all money disbursed to the Grantee under this Grant Agreement shall be deposited in a non - interest bearing account and shall be used solely to pay Eligible Project Costs. 7) ELIGIBLE PROJECT COST. The Grantee shall apply State funds received only to Eligible Project Costs in accordance with applicable provisions of the law and Exhibit B, "Budget". Eligible Project Costs include the reasonable costs of studies, engineering, design, land and easement acquisition and associated legal fees, preparation of environmental documentation, environmental mitigations, monitoring, and project construction. Reimbursable administrative expenses are the necessary costs incidental but directly related to the Project included in this Agreement. Costs incurred after the June 2, 2020 may be eligible for reimbursement.