I rte AVlnmant ur rr l,c us.". anu cerulies th;u hr will comply with the FEMA regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements including
<br />OMB's Circulars No A95 and A 102, and FAIC 74.4, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this Federaliv-
<br />assisted project. Also, the Applicant gives assurancb and certifies with respect to and as a condition for the grant that:
<br />1. it possesses legal authority to appiv for the grant, and to finance
<br />and construct the proposed facilities; that a resolution, motion or
<br />similar action has been duly adopted or pasaed as an official act
<br />of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the
<br />applicotion. including all understandings and assurances contained
<br />therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the
<br />official representative of the applicant to act in connection with
<br />the application and to provide such additional information as
<br />may be required.
<br />2. It will comply with the provisions of: Executive Order 11988,
<br />relating to Floodplain Management and Executive Order 11990,
<br />relating to Protection of Wetlands.
<br />3. It will have sufficient funds available to meet the non -Federal
<br />share of the cost for construction projects. Sufficient funds will
<br />be available when construction is completed to assure effective
<br />operation and maintenance of the facility for the purpose
<br />constructed.
<br />4. It will not enter into a construction contract(.) for the project or
<br />undertake other activities until the conditions of the grant pro.
<br />gram(s) have been met.
<br />S. It will provide and maintain competent and adequate architectur-
<br />al engineering supervision and inspection at the construction site
<br />to insure that the completed work conforms with the approved
<br />plans and specifications; that it will furnish progress reports and
<br />such other information as the Federal grantor agency may
<br />6. It will operate and maintain the facility in accordance with the
<br />minimum standards as may be required or prescribed by the
<br />applicable Federal. State end local agencies for the maintenance
<br />and operation of such facilities.
<br />7. It will give the grantor agency and the Comptroller General,
<br />through any authorized representative, access to and the right to
<br />examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the
<br />grant.
<br />S. It will require the facility to be designed to comply with the
<br />"American Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and
<br />Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by the Physically Handi.
<br />capped," Number All7.1-1961, as modified (41 CFR 101.17.
<br />7031). The applicant will be responsible for conducting in.
<br />spections to insure compliance with these specifications by
<br />the contractor.
<br />9. It will cause work on the project to be commenced within a
<br />reasonable time after receipt of notification from the approving
<br />Federal agency that funds have been approved and will see that
<br />work on the project will be prosecuted to completion with
<br />reasonable diligence.
<br />10. It will not dispose of or encumber in title or other interests in
<br />the site and facilities during the period of Federal interest or
<br />while the Government holds bonds, whichever is the longer.
<br />11. It agrees to comply with Section 311, P.L. 93-288 and with
<br />Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (FL. 83.352) and in
<br />accordance with Title VI of the Act, no person in the United
<br />Slates shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be
<br />excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
<br />otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or
<br />activity for which the applicant receives Federal financial as.
<br />sistance and will immediatriv take any measures necessary to
<br />effectuate this agreement. If any real property or structure is
<br />provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assist.
<br />ante extended to the Applicant, this assurance shall obligate the
<br />Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any
<br />transferee, for the period during which the real property or
<br />structure is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial
<br />assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the
<br />provision of similar services or benefits.
<br />12. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using
<br />their positions for a purpose that is or gives The appearance of
<br />being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or
<br />others, particularly these with whom they have family, business,
<br />or other lies.
<br />13. It will comply with the requirements of Title 11 and Title 111 of
<br />the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acqui.
<br />sitions Act of 1970 (P.L 91 646) which provides for fair and
<br />equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of Federal
<br />and Federally -assisted programa.
<br />14. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal
<br />grantor agency concerning special requirements of law, program
<br />requirements, and other administrative requirements approved in
<br />accordance with OMB Circular A-102, P.L 93.288 as amended,
<br />and applicable Federal Regulations.
<br />15. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit
<br />the political activity of employees.
<br />16. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours
<br />provisions of the Federal Fair I.abor Standards Act, as they apply to�
<br />hospital and educational institution employees of Slate and
<br />local governments.
<br />17. (To the best of his knowledge and belief) the disaster relief work
<br />described on each Federal Emergency Management Agency
<br />(FEMA) Project Application for which Federal Financial as.
<br />sistance is requested is eligible in accordance with the criteria
<br />contained in 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 205, and
<br />applicable FEMA Handbooks.
<br />18. The emergency or disaster relief work therein described for
<br />which Federal Assistance is requested hereunder does not or
<br />will not duplicate benefits received for the same loss from
<br />another source.
<br />19. It will (1) provide without cost to the United Slates all lands.
<br />easements and rights-ot-way necessary for accomplishment of the
<br />approved work; (2) hold and save the United States free from
<br />damages due to the approved work or Federal funding.
<br />20. This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of
<br />obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, reimbursements, ad•
<br />vanes, contracts, property, discounts of other Federal financial
<br />assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant by
<br />FEMA that such Federal Financial assistance will be extended in
<br />reliance on the representations and agreements made in this as-
<br />surance and that the United States shall have the right to seek
<br />judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding
<br />on the applicant, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the
<br />person or persons whose signatures appear on the reverse as au-
<br />thorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the applicant.
<br />21. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of
<br />Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,
<br />Public Law 93234, 87 Stat. 975, approved December 31, 1973.
<br />Section 102(.) requires, on and after March 2. 1975, the purchase
<br />of Rood insprance in communities where such insurance is
<br />available as a'condition for the receipt of any Federal financial
<br />assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any
<br />area that has been identified by the Director, Federal Emergency
<br />Management Agency as an area having special Rood hazards. The
<br />phrase "Federal financial assistance" includes any form of loan,
<br />grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster
<br />assistance loan or grant. or any other form of direct or indirect
<br />Federal assistance.
<br />22. It will comply with the insurance requirements of Section 314,
<br />PL 93288, to obtain and maintain any other insurance as may be
<br />reasonable, adequate, and necessary to protect against further loss
<br />to any property which was replaced, restored, repaired, or con.
<br />structed with this assistance. II,
<br />23. It will defer funding of any projects involving flexible funding
<br />until FEMA makes a favorable environmental clearance, if this
<br />is required.
<br />24. It will asset the Federal grantor agency in its compliance with
<br />Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
<br />as amended, (16 U. &C 470), Executive Order 11593, and the
<br />Archeological and Historic Preservation Actof 1966 (16 U.S.C,
<br />469a -I et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preser-
<br />vation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as
<br />necessary,
<br />to identify properties listed in or eligible Tor inclusion in the
<br />National Register of Historic places that are subject to adverse
<br />effects [see 36 CPR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifying
<br />the Federal grantor agency of the existence of any such proper-
<br />ties '
<br />roperlies, and by (b) complying with all requirements established by
<br />the Federal grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects
<br />upon such properties.
<br />25. It will, for any repairs or construction financed herewith, comply
<br />with applicable standards of safety, decency and sanitation and
<br />in conformity with applicable codes, specifications and Stam
<br />dards; and, will evaluate the natural hazards in areas in which
<br />the proceeds of the grant or loan are to be used and take ap.
<br />propriate action to mitigate such hazards, including safe land
<br />use and construction practices.
<br />STATE ASSURANCES
<br />The State agrees to take any necessary action within State capabilities
<br />to require Compliance with these assurances and agreements by the
<br />applicant or to assume responsibility to the Federal government for
<br />any deficiencies not resolved to the satisfaction of the Regional
<br />Director.
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