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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2009-346 - 9/8/2009 - ApprovedTEAS STATE LIBRARY ~ ARCHIVES COMIVQSSION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEGOTIATED GRANT Grant Number: 476.10017 I. CONTRACTING PARTIES Grantor; Texas State Library and Archives Commission {TSLAC} Grantee: City of Corpus Christi, South Texas Library System 505 Comanche 5t. Corpus Christi, Texas 75401-2715 II. TERM OF GRANT September 1, 2(~9 to August 31, 201D {SFY 2D10} III. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED Grant-funded activities shad provide services as outlined in the approved grant application. Grant funds must be used to meet TSLAC and Federal goals. The Grantee must report information relating to best practices and performance outcomes. The Grantee will comply during the period of this contract and provide services as outlined within the approved grant application {Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant [TANG] for State FY10) as approved by the Grantor. The approved grant application submitted by Grantee becomes part of this contract by this reference. N. GRANT AMOUNTS AND DISBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS A. The total amount of the grant shall not exceed: $SD,000 B. Source of funds: Federal Funds A # 45.310 Institute of Museum and Library Services, State Library Program {M~S} Federal Fiscal Year 200 C. T~ Grantee must request payments from Grantor using the TSLAC Request far Funds Farm ~ via the electronic TSLAC Grant Management System {GMS}, located at htt~sa/~ms.ts~.stat~.~.us/,. Requests maybe submitted to Grantor no more often than once per month, and no less often than once per quarter. Funds will be paid to the Grantee provided Grantor has received a fully executed contract and Grantee has fulfilled all reporting requirements for current and preceding contracts. H. Tl~ Grantee is restricted to one of two methods for requesting funds from Grantor. Tl~ Grantee may request reimbursement of actual x n ' for the Grantee's normal billing cycle, ar advance t~ayment for estimated expenditures to be incurred far the upcoming 3D days. Only Grantees providing documentation to demonstrate a lack of sufficient working capital, and the ability to minimize the time elapsing between transfer of funds from Grantor and disbursement of grant funds will be allowed to request advance payments. E. Payments of advance funds will be disbursed by the first wanking day of the advance period provided RFF Form is received by Grantor no later than the 14'~ day of the previous month. Should excessive cash balances be maintained, Grantee may be required to use the reimbursement process. Grantor must receive final request far advance no later than Jtily ],5, 2010. Grantor must receive final request far reimbursement no later than Oc#Ober 15,2010. F. The Grantee ma not obli ate or encumber grant funds after August 31, ?A10. All obligations and encumbrances must be lig~dated or Aa~d no later than October 15, 2010. G. All unexpended grant funds must be returned to Grantor with the Final Financial Status Report {FSR} per requirements in the Federal Grants Management Handbook. See Section VII. B. of this contract for FSR due dates. As part of the Section VII reporting requirements, the Grantee will regularly notify the Grantor of the amount of projected unexpended funds. The Grantor reserves the right to act as necessary to reduce these unexpended balances, including reducing the am~nt specified in S~tion N.A. of this contract. H. Interest earned in excess of $1D0 must be returned to Grantor, per requirements in the State of Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS}. I. The Grantee will add any program income to the funds committed tv the grant, using such program income for the purposes and under the conditions of the grant. The source and amount of the program income must be explained in the remarks section of the TSLAC FSR form accessed through the Grants Management System {GMS} at htt,~s: //rms. tsl. state. ~x. us. Expending any earned program income earned through the utilization of resources funded by this grant requires writken prior approval from TSLAC staff. Tx. State Library 2009-346 Res. 025292 09/08/09 1 at ~ TSLAC INDEXED J. Per the approved grant application, funds are authorized according to the following budget: Personnel 3 D3 Frin a Benefits 1 S $ 3 Tr 5 Equipment _~ Su lies 30 Cont teal 1 0 Other $I,025 Total 73 975 Indirect Cats $b,0?S Total $BD,ODD ~. WRITTEN REQUEST FQR FISCAL AND PRUGRANIlVIATIC CHANGES The Grantee must request written prior approval for fiscal andlor programmatic changes as outlined in this Section. Grantee must submit request far program andlar fiscal changes via the electronic TSLAC GMS (htt,~s: //gms. tsr, state. tx. us/~. Under na condition may a Grantee request to exceed ~ total grant amount. Grantor must receive all change requests on or before July 31, 2010. Requests received after this date will beconsidered on acase-by-case basis. Grantee must lve wn a rov ~no~m Grantor before oblig~~ing or expending grant funds under any of the follvwing oo ' ' ns. A. Fiscal changes must have written prior approval under any of the following conditions: 1. Making cumulative transfers among budget cost categories or projects that are expected to exceed ten X10} percent of the total grant; andlor, 2. Transfemng any funds into a budget cost category that curnently equals zem ~$D}~ andlar, 3. Expending any eamed program income eamed through the utilization of resources funded by this grant; andlor, 4. Changing the items listed in the approved budget categories if an item's cast or features are substantially different from what the approved grant application specifies, ar from a provivusly approved fiscal or program revision. B. Programmatic changes to the approved grant application must have written prior approval under any of the following conditions: 1. Obtaining the services of a third party to perform activities that are central to the purposes of the grant; andlor, Z. Changing the scope or objectives of the approved program, regardless of whether there is an associated budget revision. A change in scope is a substantive difference in the approach ar method used to reach program objectives; andlor, 3. Changing key persons specified in the grant; System Coordinators for Executive Directors} are considered key personnel for the purpose of this section. VI. EQUIPMENT AND PRQPERTY REQUIRENICNTS A. All fiscal changes to items listed in ~ Equipment category specified in Section 1V. 7. of this contract require written prior approval. This is def red as the cost of the equipment andlor property, including any cost necessary to put the item into service, such as the cost of any modifications, attachments, accessories, ar auxiliary apparatus necessary to make the item usable for the purpose far which it is acquired Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, protective in-transit insurance, freight, and installation may be included in, or excluded from the expenditure cost in accordance with the Grantee's regular accounting practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices ~GAAP). B. The Grantee will comply with UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32 (dK3} requiring certain items of equipment to be maintained on inventory if the item's cost is between $50C} and $ lODO. C. The Grantee agrees to submit the TSL~AC Equipment Report electronically via the TSLAC GMS with the Final FSR, but na later than (ktober 31, 2010, for all equipmentlproperty purchased with grant funds during the SFY1D grant year. This list must balance with the equipmentlproperty purchased under the approved grant application and all subsequently approved Budget andlar Program Revisions. D. Grantee must famish a statement to Grantor certifying the governing entity's capitalization level with the approved grant application or with the first RFF submitted. Grantee agrees to maintain records on all equipmentlpropertywirh an acquisition cast above governing entity's capitalir~tion level. E. Subject to the obligations and conditions set forth in the UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32, title to equipment acquired under a grant will vest in the Grantee upon acquisition. Grantee must include any equipmentlproperty acquired with grant funds in the required bi- annual property inventory, and fallow ~ UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32 ~d} that requires the Grantee to reconcile the equipmentlpraperty r~ords with a physical inventory of the equipmentlproperty every two years. This bi-annual inventory does not need to be submitted to Grantor, but must be maintained by the Grantee and will be subject to review by Grantor. when property is vested in the Grantee, Grantee will dispose of equipmentlproperty in accordance with the UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Ste. 32 ~e}, win the Grantee has bin given Fec~rally- or state-awned equipmentlproperty, Grantee will follow the UGMS Part 11I, Subpart C, Sec. 32 ~~• FY 2010 Technical ~issiatance Negotiated Grant ~ of 7 TSLAC VII. REFOR'1'Il~G REQUIREMENTS The State Legislature has charged ~ Grantor with submitting performance measurement reports that specify the level of services provided by its programs and services. In accepting these grant funds, the Grantee aclrnowledges responsibility for perfomung certain services on behalf of the Grantor, as outlined in the approved grant application. Therefore, the Grantee is responsible for submitting periodic reports that reflect tl~ Grantee's level of performance on these services to the Grantor. To comply with these requirements, the Grantee agues to submit reports that are timely, accurate, auditable, and consistent with definitions. A. The Grantee agrees to submit a quarterly report on all activities relating to the program to the Grantor through the TSLAC GMS an or before due dates listed in the following schedule: Rep~~Perod Due Date September 1, 2009 -November 3D, 2DD9 December 7, 2DD9 December 1, 2009 -February 28, 2o1D March']', 2010 March 1,2010 -May 31, 201D June 7, 2D1D June 1, 2010 -August 3l, 2D1D September 7, 2010 B. The Grantee agrees to submit electronically the TSLAC Financial Status Report Form, located on the TSLA-C GMS, for the grant funded under this contract no later than the due dates listed in the following schedule. Grantee should submit a Final FSR once all grant funds have been expended and all program requirements are accomplished. Grantee should mark the last required FSR as "Final" and not submit any subsequent FSR forms. Ret~ing Period bue Date September 1,2009 -November 3D, 2009 December 31, 2DD9 December 1, 2009 -February 28, 2D1D March 31, 201D March 1, 201D -May 31, 2D 10 June 3D, 2D 10 June 1, 2D l0 -August 31, 2D 1D September 30, 2D 1D If necessary, a revised Fin FSR must be submirted no later than October 31, 2010. Nate: Grantee must contact the Grants Accountant listed in Section X of this contract in order to submit a revised FSR, C. Grantee will provide prompt and detailed f nancial reports if requested, in addition to the scheduled Financial Status Reports. Note: Additional reports will be supplied by the grantee within 5 business days of request by Grantor. D. The Grantee will send the Grantor a copy of all management letters issued by an auditor with the reporting package. As speeif ed in UGMS Part N, Subpart B, Sec. 235(c}, the audit shall be completed and submitted within the earlier of 3D days after receipt of the auditor's reports}, or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the state agency that provided the funding or a different period is specified in aprogram-specific audit guide. The audit's Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State awards must list the amount of TSLAC awards expended for each award year separately. E. The Grantee will submit the required Workshop Reporting Forms to the Grantor for the perm September 1, 2DD9 to August 31, 2D1D. Workshop Reporting Farms should be submitted following each workshop, with all forms submitted no later than September 30, 2010. F. The Grantee agrees to submit an annual LSTA Project Report Farm no later than September 30, 2010 unless grantor grants an extension. G. Grantee agrees to participate in Outcome Based Evaluation LOBE}, as determined by Grantor, for the grant period September 1, 2009 to August 31, 201D. Grantee will submit OBE report to Grantor na later than September 30, 2010 unless grantor grants an extension. H. The Grantee agrees to submit the Grant Checklist report form for the grant funded under this canq~act no later than October 31, 2010. VIII. GENERAL TERMS Arm coNnrrloNs A. The Grantee will comply with the Technical Assistance Negotiated Grants Program Guidelines for SFY 2D10. $. The Grantee will comply with the Rules for Administering the Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant, Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 2, Rule 2.212 and Title 13, Fart 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 1, Rules 2.11D - 2.119 regarding General Grant Guidelines. C. The Grantee will comply with the following parts of the Gvvemor's Office of Budget and Planning, UGMS revised June 2D04, located at: www. overnor.state.tx.u les/state- rants/UGMS062044.dac. Part I. Cost Principles for State and Local Governments and Other Affected Entities Adapted from OMB Circular A-87} Fart II. State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Adapted from OMB Circulars A- 102and A-122} Part III. State of Texas Single Audit Circular Adapted from OMB Circular A-133} D. Far grants funded with Federal funds, Grantee will also comply with the Office of Management and Budget BOMB} Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Prof t Organizations (revised 612DD3}, located at: w ~w.whitehouse. ovlomhl rants/ rants cireuiars.htmt. FY 2D10 Technical .Assistance Negotiated Grant 3 of 7 TSLAC E, The Grantee will comply with the IlVII.S' 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Fart 1183, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to States and Local Governments {adapted from OMB Circular A-102}. F. All publicity relating to the grant award must include acknowledgement of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, iatt :Ilt~v~vw.irrals. vv/r~ci i~nts/acknoti~~i~cl enient.sit and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission whenever possible and practical. Publicity includes, but is not limited to press releases, media events, public events, displays in the benefiting library, announcements ~ the Grant's website, and materials distributed through the grant project The Grantee will provide upon request of Grantor one set of al! public relations materials produced under this grant with the final quarterly Performance Target Report.. G. Grantee understands that acceptance of funds under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the Texas State Auditor's Office, or any successor agency, to conduct an audit ar investigation in connection with those funds. Grantee further agrees to cooperate fully with ~ State Auditor's Office or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing ail records requested. Grantee will ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by Sub-grantees through Grantee, and the requirement to cooperate, is included in any sub-grant awarded. H. The Grantee agrees to maintain all financial and programmatic recomds, supporting documents, statistical retards, acrd ot~r records relating to this grant award for three years after the last State Program Report for tl~ Texas LSTA 5-Year Plan 2008-20i2, is submitted on December 31,2013. The Grantee wdl maintain their records thruugb December 3I, ?A16, L The Grantee agrees to develop or revise, as necessary, any specific wril~en documentation of its current procedures for {1}collecting and reporting performance measures; {2} conducting a fixed asset inventory; and or', {3}any ether issues identified in Grantor's internal audit report of grant activities. Drafts of this procedural documentation will be submitted to Grantor by dates established mutually between Grantor and Grantee, Grantor will provide review and guidance to enable final versions tv be approved an or before established deadlines. IX. ENFORCEMENT A. m n am ' n If a Grantee orSub-grantee materially fails to comply with any term of an award, whether stated in a state statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or application, a notice of award, or elsewhere, Grantor may take one or mare of the following actions, or impose other sanctions, as appropriate in the circumstances: 1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the Grantee or Sub-grantee, or more severe enforcement action by Grantor; 2. Disallow {that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for} all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance; 3. wholly or partly suspend ar terminate the current award for the Grantee's orSub-grantee's program; 4. withhold further awanis far the program; ar 5. Take other remedies that maybe legally available. $. H~arin_~ s , In taking an enforcement action, Grantor will provide the Grantee or Sub-grantee an opportunity for such hearing, appeal, or other administrative proceeding to which the Grantee or Sub-grantee is entitled under any statute or regulation applicable to the action involved. C. Effects of sus nsion and termination. Costs of Grantee or Sub~grantee resulting from obligations incurred by the Grantee or 5ub- grantee during a suspension or after termination of an award are not allowable unless Grantor expressly authorises them in the notice of suspension or termination, or subsequently, Other Grantee or Sub-grantee costs during suspension ar after termination that are necessary, and not reasonably avoidable, are allowable if: 1. The casts resulting from obligations that were properly incurred by the Grantee or Sub-grantee before the effective date of suspension or termination are not in anticipation of it and, in the case of a termination, are noncantelable; and, 2. The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended, ar expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the termination takes effect D. Relationshi to Debarment and Sus nsion. The enforcement remedies identified in this section, including suspension and termination, do not preclude Grantee or Sub-grantee from being subject to "Debarment and Suspension" under Executive Order 12549 {see UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec 35}and state law. ~. CUNTACTS AT TSLAC Questions or concerns about pro at, 'c i~~s~bud~et_and or ,proaram revisions and any narrative reports should be directed to this grant's Program Administrator: Program Administrator, Technical Assistance Negotiated Grants {TANG} Phone: 512-936-223b 1 Fax: 512-463-SSDO E-mail: ciowaisas@tsl.state.tx.us Questions or concerns about re a or financial issues should be directed to; Manager, Accounting and Grants Department Phone: 512-463-66261 Fax: 512-4'15-0185 E-mail: mmartin@tsl.state.tx.us FY ZOID Technical Assistance Negotiated Gaut 4 of 7 TSLAC questions or documentation relating to required nests for Funds Financial Status Re and ui ment Re orts should be directed to: Grants Accountant Fhane:512-463-54"121 Fax; 512-475-0185 E-mail: ~'ants.accaunting@tsl.state.tx.us Payments from Grantee to Grantor, such as those for excess advanced funds or for interest earned on advanced funds, should be mailed with a revised FSR, an explanation of the purpose of the payment, and the grant number. This information shall be directed to: Grants Accountant Accounting and Grants Department Texas State Library and Archives Commission PO Box 12516 Austin, TX 78711-2516 XI, APPL~CAELE AND GQVERNING LA~V A. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this grant. All duties of either party shall be legally performable in Texas. The applicable law for any legal disputes arising out of this contract shall be the law of hand all actions hereunder shall be brought in} the State of Texas, and the forum and venue for such disputes shall be Travis County, District Court. B. This grant is subject to availability of funds. III. GRANT CERTIFZCATIQN~ A. Grantor certifies that; ~1} the services specified in the approved grant application and this contract are necessary and essential for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the affected organizations; ~2) the services, supplies ar materials contracted far ate not requited by Section 21 of Article 16 of the Constitution of Texas to be supplied under contract given to the lowest bidder; and, (3}the grant is in compliance with Texas Government Cade X441.006, Texas Administrative Cade, Title 13, Pact 1, Chapter Z, Subchapter C, Division 2, Rule 2.212, Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 1, Rules 2.11D 2.119 regarding General Grant Guidelines, and the library Services and Technology Act (LSTA}, and the State Plan far the LSTA in Texas and UGMS. B. The Grantee affirms that it has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, lawn, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service tv a public servant in connection with this contract. The Grantee further affirms that its employees ar agents shall neitl~r solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value ftom contractors, potential contractors, or parties to any sub-agreements. C. The Grantee certifies by this contract that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Grantee, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer ~ employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with ~ making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement. ~ any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid ar will be paid far such purpose, the Grantee shall complete and submit OMB farm SF^LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, in accordance with its instrvctians. Tl~ Grantee shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all. subawards at all tiers including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly, as specified in Title 31 U.S. Code, Sec.1352. D. Granter has provided to Grantor the mandatary Internet Safety Certification {Certification) that it is in compliance with requirements of ~ Children's Internet Protection Act ~CIPA}for any Federal funds under this grant that will be used to purchase computers used to access the Internet ar pay for ~ direct costs of accessing the Internet. E. Grantee certifies by this contract that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this program by any Federal department or agency, as required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, Section $5.510, Participant's responsibilities, 2 CFR Part 180 Subchapter C. 1$0.335. where the grantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the grantee shall attach an explanation to this contract. F. The Grantee certifes that no Federal funds from this grant award will be made available for a public library, or public elementary or secondary school library that does not currentlyreceive E-rate services, to purchase computers used to access the Internet or pay far the direct casts of accessing tine Internet, unless ~ library has certified compliance with the applicable CIPA requirements. Should Feral funds awarded as pant of this grant be used to purchase computers for a public library, or public elementary or secondary school library that does rat currently receive Frr~te services, to be used to access the Internet ar pay far the direct costs of accessing the Internet, Grantee will ensure Certification forms are received from all libr ones r~eiving benefits of Federal funds expenc~d under this contract. G. The Grantee certifies all applicable activities related to this grant will be in compliance with the Copyright Law of the United States (Title l7, U.S. Code}. H. In addition to Federal requirements, state law requires a number of assurances from applicants for Federal pass-through or other FY 2010 Technical Assistance Negotiated Chant 5 of 7 TSLAC state-appropriated funds {UGhV1S Part 1II, Subpart ~, Sec. 14 -State Assurances}: 1. A subgrantee must comply with Texas Govern meat Code, Chapter 573, Vernon's 1994, by ensuring that no officer, employee, ar member of the applicant's goveming body or of the applicant's contractor shall vote ar confirm the emplayment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or the third degree of consanguinity to any member of the goveming body or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the emplayment of a person who shall have been continuously employed for a period of two years, or such other period stipulated by local law, prior to the election or appointment of the officer, employee, ar governing body member related to such person in the prohibited degree. 2. A subgrantee must insure that all information collected, assembled or maintained by the applicant relative to a project will be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Vernon's 1~4, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law. 3. A subgrantee must comply with Texas Government Cade, Chapter 551, Vernon's 1994, that requires all regular, special or called meeting of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided bylaw ar specifically permitted in ~ Texas Constitution. 4. A subgrantee must comply with the Texas Family Cade, Section 261.1D 1 that requires reporting of all suspected cases of child abuse to local law enforcement authorities and to the Texas Department of Child Protective and Regulatory Services. Subgrantees shall also ensure that all program personnel are properly trained and aware of this requirement, 5. Subgrantees will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited ta: {a}Tide VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 {P.L. 88-352) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; fib) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended {2D U.S.C. ~§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c} 5~tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended {29 U.S.C. X794}, that prohibits discrimination an the basis of handicaps and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 199D; {d} the Age Discrimination Act of 1874, as amended {42 U.S.C. $~61o1-61D7), that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; {e} the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 {P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; {f) the Comprel~nsive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 {P.L. 91- 616}, as amended, relating to the nondiscrimination ~ the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; {g} $$523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 29D dd 3 and 290 ee-3}, as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; {h} Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 {42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq.}, as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; {i} any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute{s} under which application for Federa! assistance is being made; and ~j} tl~ requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to the application. 6. Subgr~antees will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis Bacon Act X40 U.S.C. ~§276a to 27Ga-7), tl~e Copeland Act {4D U.S.G. §$276c and 18 U.S.C. §§874), and the Contract work Hours and Safety Standards Act {40 U.S.C. §327-333}, regarding labor standards far Federally assisted construction subagreements. 7. 5ubgrantees will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act {5 U.S.C. §7321-29) that limit the political activity of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Feral funds. 8. Subgrarrtees will comply with ~ minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the IntergovemmentalPcrsonnel Act of 1970, as applicable. 9. Subgrantees will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision that shall be utilized in ~ accomplishment of the project are not listed on tl~ Environmental Protections Agency's {EPA}list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA OfEce of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. {EO 11738}. 1D. Subgrantees will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended {16 U.S.C. 47D}, E011593 {identification and protection of historic properties}, and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 {16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.}. 11. Subgrantees will comply with Public Law 103-277, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 {Act), that prohibits smoking within any portion of any indoor facility used for the provision of services for children as defined by the Act. 12. Subgrantees will comply with all Federal tax laws and are solely responsible for filing all required state and Federal tax forms. 13. Subgrantees will comply with all applicable requirements of al! other Feral and state laws, executive orders, regulations and policies goveming this program. 14. 5ubgrantees must adopt and implement applicable provisions of the model HIVIAIDS work place guidelines of ~ Texas Department of Health as required by the Texas Health and Safety Code, Ann., Ste. $5.001, et seq. PY 2alU Technical Assistance Negotiated Cuant baf 7 TSLAG SIGNATURES GRANTQR Texas State Library and Archives Commission Edward Seidenberg, Assistant State Librarian ~- ! ~,~ Date • Karen B. Drabe Chief Fiscal (}fficer ~~~~~ Date w Deborah Littrell, Library Development Director Da Christopher owais gram Manager ~~, l2 2DD9 ~ - - ., Date RANTEE City of Corpus~f hris~i, 5auth Texas Library System Signature (m t offiicial empowered to Inter into contracts) a Typewritte r Printed Name ~~-. T"rtle ~ ~~ ~~ _ Date A~~4 C~~~A ~ ~~ ...: Approvedetbbnnc ~9 s~G~,~ JY~~ ,IOLIY'~YtEI~Lt~'1~CI FOrgryA1m111iy~ ~ ,~-:.:.~~ AUTN Ittl~ gY COtlI~CIL ,,.~~~,~ SECRI~TARY ~. FY 2010 Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant 7 of 7 TSLAC