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DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Office of the Governor
RICK PERRY
Governor
Mailine Address:
PO Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0220
Contact Numbers: Physical Address:
512-424-2138 Duty Huurs 5805 N. Lamar Blvd.
S 12-424-2277 Non-Duty Hours Austin, Texas 78752
512-424-2444 Fax
November 21, 2008
STEVEN McCRAW
Director
Ofrice of Romeland Security
The Honorable Henry Garrett
Mayor, City of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
Dear Mayor Garrett:
JACK COLLEY
Chief
Your jurisdiction is being awarded asub-grant for the Fiscal Yeaz (FY) 2008 Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP) to carry out homeland security projects that will significantly improve local and regional
terrorism prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities. Proposed local, regional, and urban area projects
were grouped into investments that were submitted to U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for
review and approval. Grant funds must be used for projects which support the investments approved by DHS,
which are identified in Enclosure 1.
The following additional grant-related documents aze enclosed:
• Notice of Sub-recipient Award (S1tA) -Enclosure 2
The Notice of Sub-recipient Award for the 2008 HSGP must be signed by the chief elected official of your
jurisdiction unless that authority has been delegated. Other signatures will require an accompanying
statement from the chief elected official authorizing the individual to sign for the jurisdiction.
• Direct Deposit Authorization -Enclosure 3
A. GDEM must have a current Direct Deposit Authorization from your jurisdiction in order to transfer
grant funds electronically to a designated bank account to reimburse you for grant-funded expenses.
Additional copies are available from the Texas State Comptroller's website at:
http:/hvau~.windowstate.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/74-158.pdf. An appropriate local official, typically
your tf n`ance officer; rimusCSign the Direct Deposit Authorization.
B. If you submitted a completed Direct Deposit Authorization form with prior Homeland Security Grant
Program awards, you do not need to submit another unless your bank account information has changed.
The deadline for returning the signed Notice of Sub-Recipient Award and Direct Deposit Authorization (if
applicable) is January 8, 2009. The offer of a homeland security sub-grant will be withdrawn if the required
2008-468 to due date. Extensions to this date will not be granted. Please submit above
12/16/08 addresses:
Res. 027976
Ofc. of the Governor
The deadline for returning the signed Notice of Sub-Recipient Award and Direct Deposit Authorization (f
applicable) is January 8, 2009. The offer of a homeland security sub-grant will be withdrawn if the required
materials are not postmarked by the due date. Extensions to this date will not be granted. Please submit above
documents to one of the following addresses:
Mail:
Division of Emergency Management
Attention: SAA Section
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0270
Courier:
Division of Emergency Management
Attention: SAA Section
5805 N. Lamar
Austin, TX 78752
Please retain a copy of each form for your records.
If you have any program questions regarding HSGP, please contact Edwin Staples at the SAA at
512-377-0002 or 512-377-0000.
Sincerely,
~~
Jack Colley
Chief
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Enclosures:
1. DHSApprovedlnvestments
2. 2008 Notice of Sub-recipient Award
3. Direct Deposit Authorization
Governor's Division of Emergency Management
vast of Toi
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2008 Sub-Recipient Agreement
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November 18, 2008
1. Sub-Recipient Name and Address 2. Prepared by: Seals, Freddie 3. SAA Award Number: 08-SR 17000-OS
4. Federal Grant Information
Federal Grant Title: Homeland Security Grant Progi
Mayor Henry Garrett, Jr.
City of Corpus Christi Federal Grant Award Number: 2008-GE-T8-0034
1201 Leopard Street Date Federal Grant Awarded to GDEM: September 1, 2008
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Federal Emergency Management
Federal Granting Agency: Agency
National Preparedness Directorate
Total Award
Amount
$1,500,730.00
Award Amount and Grant Breakdowns
Note: Additional Budget Sheets (Attachment A): ~ Yes ~ No
SHSP SHSP-LEAP UASI UASI-LEAP CCP MMRS
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$ 26,650.00 ; 43,
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This award supersedes all previous awards. Performance Period: Sep 1, 2008 to Jan 15, 2011
6. Statutory Authority for Grant: This project is supported under Public Law 110-161, the Department of Homeland Security
Appropriations Act of 2008.
7. Method of Payment: Primary method is reimbursement. See the enclosed instructions for the process to follow in the submission of
invoices.
8. Debarment/Suspension Certification: The Sub-Recipient certifies that the subgrantee and its' contractors/vendors are not
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal department or agency
and do not appear in the Excluded Parties List System at http://www.epls.gov.
9. - - Agency Approval -
Approving GDEM Official: Signature of GDEM Official:
Jack Colley, Chief
Division of Emergency Management
Office of the Governor
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10. Sub-Recipient Acceptance
I have read and understand the attached Terms and Conditions.
Type name and title of Authorized Sub-Recipient official: Sign/a/t~/IUf/~qe. of Suh-Recipient Official:
Angel Escobar, ~~ ~~
City Manager
11. Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) /Federal Tax Identification Number: 12. Date Signed
74-6000574 ~°~ ~~ -dQ
13. DUE DATE: ~ ~ ' i! "5 • R19THORIi'E!i
Signed award and Direct Deposit Form (if applicable) must•be retkrnk~fto'Cy~~•1 on or before the above due date.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Parties to Sub-recipient Aoreement
This Sub-recipient agreement is made and entered into by and between the Governor's Division of Emergency
Management/State Administrative Agency, an agency of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "GDEM;' and the
funds recipient, hereinafter referred to as the "Sub-recipient." Furthermore, GDEM and the Sub-recipient are collectively
hereinafter referred to as the "Parties." By this Sub-recipient agreement's execution, the Parties have severally and
collectively agreed to be bound to the mutual obligations and to the performance and accomplishment of the tasks
described in this Sub-recipient agreement. The Sub-recipient Agreement is only an offer until the Sub-recipient returns
the signed copy of the 2008 Sub-recipient Agreement in accordance with the date provided in the transmittal letter and in
the agreement.
Sub-recipient Purpose and Overview
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A. Purpose and Overview. Sub-grant funds provided shall be used to`provide law enforcement and emergency
response communities with enhanced capabilities for detecting, deterring, disrupting, preventing, and responding to
potential threats of manmade, natural disasters and acts of terrorism. The Sub-recipient agrees that all allocations and
use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the Homeland Security Grant Program Guidelines and Application
Kit for that fiscal year and must support the goals and objectives included in the State Homeland Security Strategic Plan
and the Urban Area Homeland Security (UASI) Strategies. The funds must be used to conform with the State Homeland
Security Strategic Plan, follow the projects outlined in the approved investment justifications used to make the FY 2008
grant application and as described in the federal program guidelines found at
www.fema aov/odf/oovemment/granUhsgp/fv08 hsoo puide.pdf. Further, as outlined in the 2008 grant guidance, 2008
HSGP will focus on three objectives as the highest priorities. These three objectives are: 1. Measuring progress toward
achieving the National Preparedness Guidelines; 2. Strengthening improvised explosive device (IED) attack deterrence,
prevention, and protection capabilities; and 3. Strengthening preparedness planning. At least 25 percent of the total FY
2008 HSGP funding must be dedicated toward enhancing capabilities related to objectives 2 and 3 as identified above.
The 25 percent requirement applies to the total award amount for each State across all four programs, not individual
awards for SHSP, UASI, MMRS, and CCP.
B. Standard of Performance. The Sub-recipient shall perform all activities and projects entered into the SAA web-
basedgrants management system approved by its Council of Governments (COG) and by the State Administrative
Agency (SAA). The Sub-recipient shall perform all activities in accordance with all terms, provisions and requirements set
forth in this Sub-recipient agreement and the:
1. Applicable Laws and Regulations, hereinafter referred to as "Exhibit A";
2. Certifications, hereinafter refened to as "Exhibit B"; and
3. Certification Regarding Lobbying for Sub-recipient Agreements, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements,
hereinafter referred to as "Exhibit C".
C. Failure to Perform. In the event the Sub-recipient fails to implement the project(s) entered into The SAA web-
basedgrants management system, or comply with any of this Sub-recipient agreement's provisions, in addition to the
remedies specified in this Sub-recipient agreement, the Sub-recipient is liable to GDEM for an amount not to exceed the
award amount of this Sub-recipient agreement and may be barred from applying for or receiving additional Homeland
Security Grant Program funds or any other federal program funds administered by GDEM until repayment to GDEM is
made and any other compliance or audit finding is satisfactorily resolved.
GDEM Obligations
A. Measure of Liabilitv. GDEM shall be liable for actual and reasonable costs incurred by the Sub-recipient during the
Sub=recipient-agreement-period forperformances rendered under this Sub-recipient agreement by the Sub-recipient, --
subject to the limitations set forth in this Section. GDEM shall not be liable to the Sub-recipient for any costs incurred by
the Sub-recipient that are not allowable costs.
8. Sub-recipient Agreement Funds Defined and Limit of Liabilitv. The term "Sub-recipient agreement funds" as used in
this Sub-recipient agreement means funds provided by GDEM under the HSGP program. The term "Sub-recipient's
funds" or match funds as used in this Sub-recipient agreement means funds provided by the Sub-recipient.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Sub-recipient agreement, the total of all payments and other obligations
incurred by GDEM under this Sub-recipient agreement shall not exceed the Total Award Amount listed on the cover page
of the Sub-recipient agreement.
C. Excess Payments. The Sub-recipient shall refund to GDEM any sum of Sub-recipient agreement funds that has
been paid to the Sub-recipient by GDEM or that GDEM determines has resulted in overpayment to the Sub-recipient that
GDEM determines has not been spent by the Sub-recipient in accordance with this Sub-recipient agreement. No refund
payment(s) may be made from local, state or federal grant funds unless repayment with grant funds is specifically
permitted by statute or regulation. The Sub-recipient shall make such refund to GDEM within thirty (30) days after GDEM
requests such refund.
Suspension
Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code, in the event the Sub-recipient fails to comply
with any of this Sub-recipient Agreement's terms, GDEM may, upon written notification to the Sub-recipient, suspend this
Sub-recipient agreement in whole or in part, withhold payments to the Sub-recipient and prohibit the Sub-recipient from
incurring additional obligations of Sub-recipient agreement funds.
Termination
A. GDEM's Right to Terminate. GDEM shall have the right to terminate this Sub-recipient agreement, in whole or in
part, at any time before the end of the Performance Period, whenever GDEM determines that the Sub-recipient has failed
to comply with any of this Sub-recipient agreement's terms. GDEM shall notify the Sub-recipient in writing prior to the
thirtieth (30`") day preceding the termination of such determination and include:
1. the reasons for such termination;
2. the effective date of such termination; and
3. in the case of partial termination, the portion of the Sub-recipient agreement to be terminated.
B. Parties' Right to Terminate. In addition to GDEM's right to terminate specified in Subsection A of this section, both
Parties shall have the right to terminate this Sub-recipient agreement, in whole or in part, when the Parties agree that the
continuation of the activities funded under this Sub-recipient agreement would not produce beneficial results
commensurate with the further expenditure ofSub-recipient agreement funds. The Parties shall agree, in writing, upon
the termination conditions, including the effective date of termination and in the case of partial termination, the portion of
the Sub-recipient agreement to be terminated.
Conflict of Interest
A. Financial Interest Prohibited. A conflict of interest may arise when the employee, officer or agent; any member of
his or her immediate family; his or her partner; or, any organization that employs, or is about to employ any of the above,
has a financial or other interest in the firm or person selected to perform a subcontract pursuant to this Sub-recipient
agreement. The Sub-recipient shall ensure that no employee, officer, or agent of the Sub-recipient shall participate in the
selection, in the award or administration of a subcontract supported by Sub-recipient agreement funds pursuant to this
Sub-recipient agreement and comply with Chapter 171, Texas Local Government Code.
B. Other Prohibited Interests. In all cases not governed by Subsection A of this Section and except for eligible
administrative or personnel costs, no person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, elected official, appointed
official of the Sub-recipient or of a subcontractor of the Sub-recipient, in Subsection C of this Section who exercises or
have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to the activities assisted under this Sub-recipient agreement
or any other HSGPSnb-recipient agreement who are in a position to participate in a decision making process or gain
inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from the activity, have an interest
in or benefit from the activity or have any interest in any Sub-recipient agreement, subcontract or agreement with respect
to the activities or the proceeds either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties during their
tenure or for one year thereafter.
C. Inclusion in Subcontracts. The Sub-recipient shall include the substance of this Section in all subcontracts
Monitoring
GDEM reserves the right to perform periodic on-site monitoring of the Sub-recipient's compliance with this Sub-recipient
agreement's terms and conditions and of the adequacy and timeliness of the Sub-recipient's performance pursuant to this
Sub-recipient agreement. After each monitoring visit, GDEM shall provide the Sub-recipient with a written report of the
monitor's findings. If the monitoring report notes deficiencies in the Sub-recipient's performance under this Sub-recipient
agreement's terms, the monitoring report shall include requirements for the timely correction of such deficiencies by the
Sub-recipient. Failure by the Sub-recipient to take action specified in the monitoring report may be cause for this Sub-
recipientagreement's suspension or termination pursuant to Sections- on the Suspension and/or Termination above.
Audit
A. Audit of Federal and State Funds. The Sub-recipient shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and
compliance audit of Sub-recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient
agreement under the Single Audit Act (OMB Circular A - 133; 44 C.F.R. 13.26) and as outlined in Exhibit A. The Sub-
recipient will also comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783, 1 TAC 5.141.et.seq. and the Uniform Grant
Management Standards (UGMS), State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
B. GDEM's Richt to Audit. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section, GDEM reserves the right to conduct a financial
and compliance audit of Sub-recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient
agreement. The Sub-recipient agrees to permit GDEM or its authorized representative to audit the Sub-recipient's
records and to obtain any documents, materials or information necessary to facilitate such audit.
C. Sub-recipient's Liability for Disallowed Costs. The Sub-recipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to
GDEM for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial and compliance audit(s) of Sub-recipient agreement funds. The
Sub-recipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to GDEM of such disallowed costs shall be paid by the
Sub-recipient from funds that were not provided or otherwise made available to the Sub-recipient pursuant to this Sub-
recipientagreement orany other federal contract.
D. Sub-recipient's Facilitation of Audit. The Sub-recipient shall take such action to facilitate the performance of such
audit(s) conducted pursuant to this Section as GDEM may require of the Sub-recipient.
E. State Auditor's Office. The Sub-recipient understands that acceptance of Sub-recipient agreement funds acts as
acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor's Office or any successor agency to wnduct an audit or investigation in
connection with these funds. The Sub-recipient further agrees to cooperate fully with the State Auditor's Office or its
successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested. The Sub-recipient shall
ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through the Sub-
recipient and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards.
For FY 2008, the NIMSCAST will be the required means to report NIMS compliance for FY 2009 preparedness award
eligibility. All State and Territory direct preparedness Sub-recipients will be required to submit their compliance
assessment via the NIMSCAST by January 31, 2009. The State or Territory departmenUagency awardee reserves the
right to determine compliance reporting requirement of their sub-awardees (locals) in order to disperse funds at the local
level.
Reimbursement
Sub-recipient agrees to make no request for reimbursement prior to return of this agreement signed by the authorized
Sub-recipient representative. Sub-recipient also agrees to make no request for reimbursement for goods or services
procured by Sub-recipient prior to the performance period start date of this agreement.
A. Request for Advance or Reimbursement. The Sub-recipient shall submit to GDEM, a properly completed Local
Purchase Submission Cover Sheet as often as actually needed. GDEM retains the authority to approve or deny amount
requested and shall not make disbursement of any such payment until GDEM has reviewed and approved such a request.
The Local Purchase Submission Cover Sheet shall be supported by documentation as referenced by the SAA web-based
grants management system and subsequent policy updates.
B. Request for Advance Funds and Transfer of Funds. The Sub-recipient's requests for an advance of Sub-recipient
agreement funds shall be limited to the minimum amounts needed far effective operation of their project(s) under this Sub-
recipient agreement and shall be timed as closely as possible to be in accord with actual cash requirements. The Sub-
recipient shall establish procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from GDEM to the Sub-
recipientand shall ensure that such funds are disbursed within fifteen (15) days or as soon as administratively possible.
C. Payment Contingent. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, payments under this Sub-
recipient agreement are contingent upon the Sub-recipient's performance of its contractual obligations.
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grants
A. If the Sub-recipient is a participant in a UASI program, during the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipient
agrees to adhere to the UASI strategy, goals, objectives, and implementation steps.
B. Sub-recipient agrees that, during the performance period of this grant, all communications equipment purchases must
be reviewed and approved by the Regional Interoperable Communications Committee and the UASI points of contact
(voting members), if applicable.
UASI Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
A. The Sub-recipient agrees that all allocations, uses of funds, and other associated program and administrative
requirements under this grant will be in accordance with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 UASI Non-Profit Security Grant
Program (NSGP) Program Guidance and Application Kit, Information Bulletin number 252, and the FY 2008 UASI NSGP
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Parts 1 and 2. All grant Sub-recipients are assumed to have read, understood, and
accepted the FY 2008 UASI NSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit, Information Bulletin Number 252 and the
FAQs as binding.
B. Sub-recipients must meet a 75 percent Federal-25 percent Sub-recipient soft match requirement. Sub-recipient
contributions must be from non-Federal sources. For all costs other than training, the Sub-recipients match may be met
through cash, training investments related to use of allowable equipment purchased with the grant, or training investments
related to general purpose security and emergency preparedness for staff. In the case of training projects, awardees
must meet the matching requirement through cash. In no event can regular personnel costs such as salary, overtime, or
other operational costs unrelated to training be used to satisfy the matching requirement.
C. Non•governmentalorgonization Sub-recipients are required to meet certain National Incident Management System
(NIMS) compliance requirements. All emergency preparedness, response, and/or security personnel in the non-profit
organization participating in the development, implementation, and/or operation of resources and/or activities awarded
through this grant are compelled to complete training programs consistent with the NIMS National Standard Curriculum
Development Guide. Minimum training includes IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction.
D. Sub-recipients are responsible for keeping a copy of the 501(c)(3) registration number or IRS Letter of Recognition of
Sub-grantees on file. Those Sub-recipients who submitted investment justifications, subsequently selected for award, by
non-profit organizations which do not hold or have not formally applied fora 501(c)(0) registration number, are responsible
for maintaining an affidavit and/or other indicia certifying or verifying their 501(c)(8) compliance on file for review by DHS,
in accordance with the FY 2008 UASI NSGP Q&A Part 2.
E. FY 2008 UASI NSGP allowable equipment costs include only the two Authorized Equipment List (AEL) categories
identified in the FY 2008 UASI HSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit. These categories are 1) Physical Security
Enhancement Equipment, and 2) Inspection and Screening Systems. All allowable equipment costs must fall within these
two categories. Interoperable communications equipment, aesthetic enhancement, including business, shrubs, or flowers,
general-use vehicles, or related general-use equipment is prohibited under this grant program if it does not fall within one
of the lwo previously identified AEL categories. Additionally, any costs associated with exercises are strictly prohibited.
All other training and management and administrative (M8A) costs must be in accordance with the FY 2008 UASI NSGP
Program Guidance and Application Kit, Information Bulletin Number 252, and the FY 2008 NSGP FAQs, Parts 1 and 2.
F. The Sub-recipient also agrees that, when practicable, any equipment purchased with grant funding shall be
prominently marked as follows: "Purchased with funds provided by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security."
Interoperable Communication Project Compliance
1. Before a local jurisdiction may submit a project for consideration by the State, a preliminary review must be done
at the regional level by the Communications Committee or some similar group of the appropriate Council of
Governments, Development Council or Planning Council. (Where possible, reviewers should represent across-
section of the communications community and include representatives from cities, counties and Tribes where
appropriate; conventional and trunked systems, and VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz and 900 MHz systems.)
Jurisdictions must have baseline information (towers and POC/name) entered into CASM to show the
jurisdictions-commitment [o adhere to the SCIP. Projects that are deemed to satisfactorily meet the State's Plan
will be submitted to the State for formal review.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
Sub-recipients must have adopted and be implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the
Incident Command System (ICS) at the local level. NIMS compliance for 2008 must be achieved by completing actions
outlined in the NIMS Implementation Matrix.
A. Adoption. The jurisdiction or organization must have formally adopted NIMS as its incident management system
through ordinance, court order, or resolution. A copy of the adoption document should be provided to the Preparedness
Section of the Division of Emergency Management.
8. Implementation. The jurisdiction or organization must be implementing the principles and policies of NIMS/ICS,
including these major requirements:
1. Identifying specific NIMS training requirements for local emergency responder and emergency management
positions; then obtaining or providing required training, and documenting it. For further information on NIMS
training, see: http://www.fema.gov/emeraencv/nims/nims training.shtm
2. Updating jurisdiction or organization emergency plans and procedures to address the NIMS/ICS
organizational structure, major functions, concepts, policies, and procedures.
3. Utilizing NIMS/ICS for day-to-day all-hazard emergency response and during exercises.
4. Participating in local, regional, or intrastate mutual aid programs.
5. Maintaining an inventory of emergency response assets (Texas Regional Resource Network), and
identifying key assets by resource typing standards developed by FEMA to facilitate multi-agency
response. For resource typing information, see: htto://www.fema.gov/emeraencv/nims/rm/rt.shtm. This is
accomplished by registering with the Texas Regional Resource Network (TRRN) and updating the
information regularly. Additionally, a certification form must be on file with GDEM for every county and local
jurisdiction.
6. Complete the NIMS baseline assessment and develop a local NIMS implementation plan.
7. Participate in an all-hazard exercise program based on NIMS that involves responders from multiple
disciplines and multiple jurisdictions.
8. All Primary jurisdictions must possess an independent NIMSCAST account.
For a more detailed descdption of these requirements, as well as other NIMS implementation requirements, see
http•//www Tema cov/~df/emeraencv/nims/imo mtrx states odf
FY OS NIMS implementation requirements must be completed by January 31, 2009.
Other Requirements (These requirements DO NOT apply to NSGP Sub-recipients)
A. During the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipients must maintain an emergency management plan at the
Intermediate Level of planning preparedness or higher, as prescribed by GDEM. This may be accomplished by a
jurisdiction maintaining its own emergency management plan or participating in ah inter-jurisdictional emergency
management program that meets the required standards. If GDEM identifies deficiencies in the Sub-recipient's plan, Sub-
recipientwill correct deficiencies within 60 days of receiving notice of such deficiencies from GDEM.
B. Projects identified in the SAA web-based grant management system must identify and relate to the goals and
objectives indicated by the applicable 12 approved project investments for the pedod of performance of the grant.
C. During the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipient agrees that it will participate in alegally-adopted county
and/or regional mutual aid agreement.
D. During the performance pedod, the Sub-recipient must register as a user of the Texas Regional Response Network
(TRRN) and identify all major resources such as vehicles and trailers, equipment costing $5,000 or more and specialized
teams/response units equipped and/or trained using grant funds (i.e. hazardous material, decontamination, search and
rescue, etc.). This registration is to ensure jurisdictions or organizations are prepared to make grant funded resources
available to other jurisdictions through mutual aid.
E. Sub-recipients must submit Fiscal Year 2008 Indirect Cost Allocation Plan signed by Cognizant Agency. Plan should
be forwarded to the SAA along with the Planning and Administration Grant Budget Form.
F. Council of Governments (COG) will follow guidelines listed in the FY OS COG Statement of Work.
G. Up to 15% of the program funds for SHSP, UASI and LETPP may be used to support the hiring of full or part-time
personnel to conduct prog~ivities that are allowable under the FY 2007 HSGP (i.e., planning, training program
management, exercise program management, etc) The ceiling on personnel costs does not apply to contractors, and is in
addition to eligible management and administrative (M&A) costs and eligible hiring of intelligence analysts. Sub-recipients
may hire staff only for program management functions, not operational duties. Hiring planners, training program
coordinators, exercise managers, and grant administrators fall within the scope of allowable program management
functions.
H. The State's 24 planning regions are voluntary associations of local governments organized pursuant to state law as
regional planning commissions, councils of government, development councils, and area councils. It is recognized that
one of the major functions of state planning regions as homeland security grant Sub-recipients is to perform a wide variety
of planning and some program administration for both their region and on behalf of the cities and counties within the
region that may also be homeland security grant Sub-recipients.
Closing The Grant
A. The Sub-recipient must have all equipment ordered by January 15, 2011. The last day for submission of invoices is
~flarch 15;-2011.
B. GDEM/SAA will close asub-award after receiving Sub-recipient's final performance report indicating that all approved
work has been completed and all funds have been disbursed, completing a review to confirm the accuracy of the reported
information, and reconciling actual costs to awards modifications and payments. If the close out review and reconciliation
indicates that the Sub-recipient is owed additional funds, GDEM/SAA will send the final payment automatically to the Sub-
recipient. If the Sub-recipient did not use all the funds received, GDEM/SAA will issue a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN)
td recover the unused funds.
C. GDEM/SAA will unilaterally close out this grant if sub recipient does not reconcile account and sign closeout GAN by
'May 31, 2071:
Restrictions, Disclaimers and Notices
A. Approval of this award does not indicate approval of any consultant rate in excess of $450 per day. A detailed
justification must be submitted to and approved by GDEM/SAA prior to obligation or expenditure of such funds.
B. In cases where local funding is established by COGS, release of funds by GDEM is contingent upon regional funding
allocation approval by the Sub-recipient's COG governing board.
C. Notwithstanding any other agreement provisions, the parties hereto understand and agree that GDEM's obligations
under this agreement are contingent upon the receipt of adequate funds to meet GDEM's liabilities hereunder. GDEM
shall not be liable to the Sub-recipient for costs under this Agreement which exceed the amount specified in the Notice of
Sub-recipient Award.
D. Notice. All notices or communication required or permitted to be given by either party hereunder shall be deemed
sufficiently given if mailed by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier, such
as Federal Express, to the other party at its respective address set forth below or to such other address as one party shall
give notice of to the other from time to time hereunder. Mailed notices shall be deemed to be received on the third
business day following the date of mailing. Notices sent by overnight courier shall be deemed received the following
business day.
Chief
Division of Emergency Management
Homeland Security Office of the Governor
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0220
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, Audit Requirements and Program Income
Except as specifically modified by law or this Sub-recipient agreement's provisions, the Sub-recipient shall administer the
award through compliance with all Applicable Laws and Regulations, Exhibit A, but specifically with:
A. Administrative Requirements
1. 44 C.F.R. Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
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Local Governments;
2. 2 C.F.R. Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher
Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations.
B. Cast Principles
1. 2C.F.R. Part 225, Cost Principles far State, Local and Tribal Governments
2. 2C.F.R. Part 220, Cost Principals for Education Institutions
3. 2C.F.R. Part 230, Cost Principles far Non-Profit Organizations
4. Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2, Contracts with Commercial Organizations
C. Audit Requirements -OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations.
Retention And Accessibility Of Records
A. Retention of Records. The Sub-recipient shall maintain fiscal records and supporting documentation for all
expenditures of Sub-recipient agreement funds pursuant to OMB Circular A-87, 44 C.F.R. § 13.42 and this Sub-recipient
agreement. The Sub-recipient shall retain these records and any supporting documentation for the greater of three (3)
years from the completion of this project's public objective (close of the Sub-recipient agreement), including program
requirements and financial obligations, or the period of time required by other applicable laws and regulations as
described in Exhibit A.
B. Access to Records. The Sub-recipient shall give the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the
Inspector General, the General Accounting Office, the Auditor of the State of Texas, GDEM, or any of their duly
authorized representatives, access to and the right to examine all books, accounts, records, reports, files, other papers,
things or property belonging to or in use by the Sub-recipient pertaining to this Sub-recipient agreement including records
concerning the past use of HSGP funds. Such rights to access shall continue as long as the records are retained by the
Sub-recipient. The Sub-recipient agrees to maintain such records in an accessible location and to provide citizens
reasonable access to such records consistent with the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552, Texas Government
Code.
C. Inclusion in Subcontracts. The Sub-recipient shall include the substance of this Section in all subcontracts
Subcontracts
A. GDEM's Approval of Subcontract and Liability. The Sub-recipient may subcontract for performances described in
this Sub-recipient agreement without obtaining GDEM's prior written approval.
B. Sub-recipient Liability. In no event shall any provision of this Section be construed as relieving the Sub-recipient of
the responsibility for ensuring that the performances rendered under all subcontracts comply with all of this Sub-recipient
agreement's terms as if such performances rendered were rendered by the Sub-recipient. GDEM's approval under this
Section does not constitute adoption, ratification or acceptance of the Sub-recipient's or a subcontractor's performance.
C. Applicable Law. The Sub-recipient shall comply with 44 C.F.R. § 13.1-13.52 and all applicable federal and state
laws outlined in Exhibit A and local laws, regulations and ordinances related to making procurements under this Sub-
recipient agreement.
D. Escrow Retainage for Construction Contracts. GDEM shall require Sub-recipient to maintain an escrow retainage
of the Sub-recipient agreement funds budgeted for construction and rehabilitation in the amount of five percent (5%) of
each construction and/or rehabilitation subcontract entered into by the Sub-recipient. Before the retainage fees for
construction contracts are released, GDEM shall receive a complete and executed Certificate of Construction Completion
and Final Wage Compliance Report and the Sub-recipient shall certify it has received as-built plans for this Sub-recipient
agreement's funded construction activities.
Legal Authority
A. Sionatorv Authority. The Sub-recipient assures and guarantees that the Sub-recipient possesses the legal authority
to enter into this Sub-recipient agreement, receive Sub-recipient agreement funds and to perform the services the Sub-
recipienthas obligated itself to perform pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement.
- B. Authorized-Representatives The person or persons signing and executing this Sub-recipient agreement on the Sub- -
recipient's behalf do warrant and guarantee that he, she or they have been duly authorized by the Sub-recipient to
execute this Sub-recipient agreement on the Sub-recipient's behalf and to validly and legally bind the Sub-recipient to all
contractual terms, performances and provisions.
Notice Of Litigation and Claims
The Sub-recipient shall give GDEM immediate notice in writing of:
any action, including any proceeding before an administrative agency, filed against the Sub-recipient arising
out the performance of any subcontract under this Sub-recipient agreement; and
2. any claim against the Sub-recipient, the cost and expense of which the Sub-recipient may be entitled to be
reimbursed by HSGP.
Except as otherwise directed by GDEM, the Sub-recipient shall furnish immediately to GDEM copies of all documentation
received by the Sub-recipient with respect to such action or claim.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, the Sub-recipient agrees to hold GDEM harmless and to indemnify GDEM from and
against any and all claims, demands and causes of action of every kind and character that may be asserted by any party
occurring or in any way incident to, arising out of or in connection with the services to be performed by the Sub-recipient
pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement.
Changes and Amendments
A. Wdtten Amendment. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Sub-recipient agreement, any alterations,
additions or deletions to this Sub-recipient agreement's terms shall be made through Grant Adjustment Notices generated
by the SAA web-based grants management system and executed by the Parties.
B. Authority to Amend. This Sub-recipient agreement's performances shall be rendered in accordance with the Act,
Exhibit A, the assurances and certifications made to GDEM by the Sub-recipient and the assurances and certifications
made to DHS by the State of Texas with regard to the operation of the HSGP. Amendments may further be amended by
GDEM, during the period of this Sub-recipient agreement's performance as GDEM issues policy directives that serve to
establish, interpret or clarify this Sub-recipient agreement's performance requirements. Such policy directives shall be
promulgated by GDEM in the form of Information Bulletins and shall have the effect of qualifying this Sub-recipient
agreement's terms and shall be binding upon the Sub-recipient as if written in the Sub-recipient agreement.
C. Effect of Changes in Federal and State Laws. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to this Sub-recipient
agreement's terms that are required by the changes in federal and state laws or regulations are automatically
incorporated into this Sub-recipient agreement without written amendment to this Sub-recipient agreement and shall
become effective on the date designated by such law or regulation. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
periodically publishes Information Bulletins to release, update, amend or clarify grants and programs which it administers.
FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate Information Bulletins can be accessed at
http://www.oio.usdoi.oov/odo/docs/bulletins htm and are incorporated by reference into this sub-grant.
Headings
Headings and captions of this Sub-recipient agreement's sections and paragraphs are only for convenience and
reference. These headings and captions shall not affect or modify this Sub-recipient agreement's terms or be used to
interpret or assist in the construction of this Sub-recipient agreement.
Oral and Written Agreements
A. Prior Agreements. All oral and written agreements between the Parties relating to this Sub-recipient agreement's
subject matter that were made prior to Date of Execution have been reduced to writing and are contained in this Sub-
recipient agreement.
B. Exhibits. The exhibits enumerated and denominated in the agreement are hereby made a part of this Sub-recipient
agreement and constitute promised performances by the Sub-recipient in accordance with the Sub-recipient agreement
and the Exhibits.
C. Commissioner's Signature. This Sub-recipient agreement is not effective unless signed by the Chief of GDEM or by
his authorized-designee. - --
Waiver
Any dght or remedy provided for in this Sub-recipient agreement provision shall not preclude the exercise of any other
right or remedy under this Sub-recipient agreement or under any provision of law, nor shall any action taken or failure to
take action in the exercise of any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other rights or remedies at any time.
Venue
For purposes of litigation pursuant to this Sub-recipient agreement, venue shall lie in Travis County, Texas
EXHIBIT A
THE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Sub-recipient shall comply with the Act and regulations specified in Section 2; OMB Circular A-21, A-87, A-102, A-110,
A-122, A-133; Ex. Order 12372 (intergovernmental review of federal programs); and 44 C.F.R, Part 13, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Sub-recipients shall
also comply with 2C.F.R. Part 215, Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations, 2C. F.R.
Parts 225, State and Local Governments, Part 220, Educational Institutions; and Part 230, Non-Profit Organizations.
Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Sub-part 31.2, Contracts with Commercial organizations is required. Sub-
recipient shall also comply with all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to this Sub-recipient
agreement's activities and performances rendered by the Sub-recipient including but not limited to the laws and the
regulations promulgated hereunder and specified in State Administrative Agency Information Bulletins, Texas Uniform Grants
Management Standards (UGMS) and Paragraph A through M of this Exhibit.
A. CIVIL RIGHTS -Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.); (44 C.F.R. 7.1)
htto://www.access.aoo.oov/naralcfr/waisidx 07/44cfr7 07.html
B. HANDICAP AND ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS -Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794); (44
C.F.R. 16.101) htto://edocket.access.aoo.oov/cfr 2007/octotr/44cfr16.101.htm ;The Sub-recipient shall ensure that the plans
and specifications for construction of, improvements to, or the renovation of buildings, related to this project have been received
by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) concerning the elimination of architectural barriers encountered
by persons with disabilities as specified in Chapter 469, Texas Government Code. htto://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/ov.toc.htm
C. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND AUTHORITIES - In accordance with the provisions of law cited in 44 C.F.R. § 10.8, the
responsible entity shall assume the environmental responsibilities for projects under programs cited in §10.1, and in doing so
shall comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended and the Council on
Environmental Quality regulations contained in 40 C.F.R. parts 1500 through 1508.
htto://www.access.goo.oov/nara/cfr/waisidx 07/40cfr1501 07.html ; (44 C.F.R. 10.1)
http://edocket.access.ooo.gov/cfr 2007/octotr/44cfr10.t.htm
D. LABOR STANDARDS -The Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C.
Hours & Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.§ 3702) htto://uscode.house.aov/uscode-
TE%20AN D %20%28USC%20w%2F 10%20 %28874%29%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20
E. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT- (5 U.S.C. 552); (44 C.F.R. 5.1)
htto://edocket.access.aoo.oov/cfr 2007/octotr/44cfr5.l.htm
F. UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970 - If the Sub-
recipient is a governmental entity, it must comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. § 4601 et seq.), which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a result of
federal and federally-assisted programs; and (Federal Assurance) - (42 U.S.C. 4601)
http://www.access.ooo.oov/uscode/title42/chaoteBl .html ; (44 C.F.R. 25.1)
htto://edocket.access.aoo.aov/cfr 2007/octotr/44cfr25.1.htm
G. FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES -Executive Order 13279 of December 12, 2002 -Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-
Based and Community Organizations, (67 Fed. Reg. 77141)
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H. NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AND THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) - Sub-
Recipients must have adopted and be implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident
Command System (ICS) at the local level. htto://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims trainino.shtm
I. PROGRAM INCOME - If aSub-recipient is approved for an advance, the funds must be deposited in a separate interest
bearing account and are subject to the rules outlined in the Uniform Rule 28C.F.R. Part 66, Uniform Administrative
Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, at
htto://www.access.ano.oov/nara/cfr/waisidx 04/28cfrv2 04.html and the Uniform Rule 28C.F.R. Part 70, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements (including sub-awards) with Institutions of Higher Education,
Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations, at htto://www.access.goo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx 03/28cfr70 03.html . Sub-
recipients must report any interest earned to GDEM/SAA. Any interest earned in excess of $100 must, on a quarterly basis,
be remitted to:
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Payment Management Services
P.O. Box 6021
Rockville, MD 20852
J. AUDITS -The Sub-recipient shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and compliance.audit of Sub-
recipientagreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient agreement under the Single
Audit Act (OMB Circular A-133; 44 C.F.R. 13.26) htto://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr 2007/octgtr/44cfr13.26.htm.
K. GRANT ADMINISTRATION -The Sub-recipient will also comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783,
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/gv toc.htm; and the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), State Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements,http://infc.sos.state.tx.us/ols/pub/readtac$eM.TacPage?sI=T&aoo=98o dir--N&p rloc=111847&o floc=&o p
oc=1&oa=2&n tac=&ti=1 &ot=1&ch=5&r1=141 Sub-recipients must also comply with 44,C.F.R., Part 13,
htto://www.access.aoo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx 07/44cfr13 07 html; with 2C.F.R. Part 215
htto://www.access.goo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx 08/2cfrv1 08 html#215, 2C.F.R. Part 225, Part 220 and Part 230. Parts 220
and 230 are not available on-line at this time. A link will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
L. PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION - TAC Title 1, Part 5, Chapter 116,
htto:/finfo.sos.state.tx.us/ols/oub/readtac$extViewTAC~tac view=3&ti=1&ot=5
M. PUBLICATIONS - 44 C.F.R., Section 13.34 htto://edocket.access.ggo.gov/cfr 2007/octgtr/44cfr13.34.htm
1. Sub-recipient acknowledges that FEMA National Preparedness Directorate reserves aroyalty-free, non-
exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and authorize others to use, for
Federal govemment purposes: (1) the copyright in any work developed under an award orsub-award; and (2)
any rights of copyright to which a recipient or Sub-recipient purchases ownership with Federal support. The
Recipient agrees to consult with NPD regarding the allocation of any patent rights that arise from, or are
purchased with, this funding.
2. The Sub-recipient agrees that all publications created with funding under this grant shall prominently contain the
following statement: "This Document was prepared under a grant from the National Preparedness Directorate,
United States Department of Homeland Security. Point of view or opinions expressed in the document are those
of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of U.S. Department of Homeland
Security."
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EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FOR
SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, LOANS,
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The undersigned, Henry Garrett a ~Mayor/County Judge of the Corpus Christi ,Texas certifies the
following to the best of his knowledge and belief"'"
A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or shall be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal Sub-recipient
agreement, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement and the eMension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal Sub-recipient agreement,
grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
B. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or shall be paid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal Sub-recipient agreement grant, loan or
cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard form Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying
form in accordance with its instructions.
C. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-
awards including sub-contracts, sub-grants and Sub-recipient agreements under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements and that all Sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon that reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31
U.S.C § 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $700,000 for each such failure.
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EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATIONS
I, xe~rv [:arrett (a/s Mayo' County Judge of Coruus Christi ,Texas, hereinafter referred to as the
"Sub-recipient," certify the fo o~ with respect to the expenditure of Sub-recipient agreement funds.
A. The Sub-recipient shall minimize displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with Sub-recipient
agreement funds.
B. The program shall be conducted and administered in conformity with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000a
et seq.)
C. As specified by GDEM and FEMA, in the event that displacement of residential dwellings shall occur in connection
with a project assisted with HSGP funds, the Sub-recipient shall follow a residential anti-displacement and relocation
assistance plan.
D. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 28C.F.R. Part 67, for
prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 28C.F.R. Part 67, Section 67.510. (Federal
Certification) The Sub-recipient certifies that it and its principals and vendors:
1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of
Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal
department or agency; Sub-recipients can access debarment information by going to www.eols.gov and the
State Debarred Vendor List htto://www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/prop/vendor performance/debarred/.
2. Have not within athree-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment renders
against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or
performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of
Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
3. Are not presently indicted far or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State,
or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (D)(2) of this certification; and
4. Have not within athree-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal,
State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
5. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application. (Federal Certification)
E. Sub-recipient understands and certified that it will not use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of
the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government, without the
express prior written approval of FEMA National Preparedness Directorate.
F. The Sub-recipient certifies federal funds will be used to supplement existing funds, and will not replace (supplant)
funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Sub-recipient may be required to supply documentation
certifying that a reduction in non-federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of
federal funds.
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FY 2008 INVESTMENTS APPROVED BY DHS
State Investments
1.: -Regional!Foo~1 and Agriculture Critical Assessment
2. Improve Communication Interoperability
3. Public safety and SecuriTy Response
4. Intelligence and Information Sharing and Dissemination
5. Enhance State, Regional and Local EOCs
6. Enhance State, Regional and Local Planning
7. CBRNE Detection, WMD, Hazmat Response and Decon
8. On-Site Incident Management
9. Critical Infrastructure Protection
10. Community Preparedness & Emergency Public Information & Warning
11. Strengthen Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis
12. Reduce Threats to Agriculture & Enhance Emergency Response
13. Enhance Border Security Program
14. Tribal Investments
Note: Highlighted investment is a multi-state project
Austin Area UASI Investments
1. Austin Area Fusion Center
2. Planning and Coordination
3. Enhanced CBRNE/WMD Response Teams
4. Physical Security of Critical Infrastructure
5. Mobile Public Safety Communications
6. Mass Casualty Management Capacity Enhancement
7. Regional Community Preparedness and Resiliency
8. Public Safety Video and Data-Remote Video and Connectivity
9. Video X-Ray Technology for Bomb Squad
10. Mass Prophylaxis and Epidemiologic Surveillance
11. Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
12. Regional Air Enforcement Response
13. Traffic Light Battery Backup with PTZ Cameras
14. TEXAS.PEER TO PEER UASI PLANNING NETWORK
15. IT INTEROpERABILITY INITIATIVE ("I-CUBED")
Note: Highlighted investments are multi-regional projects
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Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington Area UASI Investments
1. '('ERAS PEER-TO-PEER UASI PLANNING.NETWORK
2. TT INTEROPERABILITY INITIATPJE ("I-CUBED")
3. Regional Multi-Agency Intelligence Fusion Center and Data Sharing
4. Critical Infrastructure Security Enhancement
5. Enhance Command and Control At All Levels to Include Emergency
Operation Center Functions
6. Enhance Explosive Ordnance Device Mitigation and Response Capability
7. Enhance Law Enforcement Capability to Respond to Terrorism Incidents and
Catastrophic Events
8. Enhance CBRNE Response Capability Including HazMat and Specialized
Fire Response
9. Enhance Search and Rescue Capability to Respond to Terrorism Incidents and
Catastrophic Events
10. Enhance Medical Surge, Mass Prophylaxis, and Fatality Management
Capability
11. Enhance Interoperable Communications
12. Enhance Eazly Warning and Notification Systems
13. Public Outreach Programs, Citizen Corps, and Citizen Preparedness
14. Regional and Urban Area Planning
El Paso Area UASI Investments
1. Ft~AS`PEER TO d~EE~,iIASIPLP,NNINGNETWpRIC
2. IT~EROPEIr?,BTLITY~=INI~'IATIVE~`("I, CIJPED'.')
3. El Paso Urban Area Regional Mobile Command Post Project
4. Purchase and Logistical Support for Regional Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus Project
5. El Paso-UASURegion-08 P25 Interoperability Communications Project; Stage
I- Phase IIIA.
6. Ready El Paso Volunteer Campaign
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8. Enhancing the El Paso All Hazards Incident Management Team
9. Explosive Device Detection and Response Operations
10. Planning and Coordination
11. Rio Grande Information & Intelligence Center
12. Regional Medical Operations Center (BMOC)
Note: Highlighted investments are multi-regional projects
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Houston Area UASI Investments
1. TEXAS PEER-TO-PEER UASI PLANNING NETWORK
2. IT-INTEROPERABILITY INITIATIVE ("I-CUBED")
3. Citizen Preparedness, Public Outreach & Communication
4. Regional Planning & Coordination
5. Interoperable Communications
6. Prevention: Fusion Center & Regional AFIS
7. Protection: Public Safety Video & Target Hardening
8. Response: Enhance CBRNE Response Capability
9. Enhance Health & Medical Capabilities
Regional Emergency Management Improvements
San Antonio Area UASI Investments
1. TEX~S'PEEIL T'O PEF,R_tIASLPLANNING4~IET~i?ORK
2. IT ~TEROPERABI~`I")~~Y~ INITIATIVE ("I GIJB~Ta~'.
3. Enhance Regional GIS Emergency Planning and Response
Capabilities
4. Enhance Regional Critical Incident Management (IM) Capabilities
5. Strengthening IED Attack Deterrence, Prevention, and Protection
Capabilities
6. Enhance Emergency Operations Center Operations &
Connectivity
7. Sustain & Enhance SAUA First Responders and WMD Project
8. Enhance Regional Interoperability Communications (IOC)
9. Enhance CI/KR Security Improvement Program
10. Enhance Citizen Preparedness and Response Capabilities
11. Reduce Vulnerability of Threats to Agriculture & Facilitate
Emergency Response
12. Enhance Emergency Facility Capabilities
Note: Highlighted investments are multi-regional projects