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Fiscal Year 2018
Organization Name: City of Corpus Christi - Police Department
Legal Name: City of Corpus Christi
Payee Identification Number: 17460005741000
Project Title: STEP Comprehensive
ID: 2018-CorpusPD-S-1 YG-0022
Period: 10/01/2017 to 09/30/2018
Approved as to form: i'
By
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
2017-268
9/19/17
Ord. 031248
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TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS
THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE BY and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the
Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the Department and the, City of
Corpus Christi hereinafter called the Subgrantee, and becomes effective then fully executed
by both parties_ For the purpose of this agreement.the Subgrantee is designated as a(n)
Local Government/Transit District.
AUTHORITY:Texas Transportation Code. Chapter 723,the Traffic Safety Act of 1967. and
the Highway Safety Performance Plan for the Fiscal Year 2018.
Name of the Federal Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
CFDA Number:
CFDA Title: State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program
Funding Source:Section 402
DUNS 069457786
FAIN: To Be Assigned
Project Title: STEP Comprehensive
Description:
This project is Not Research and Development
Grant Period: This Grant becomes effective on 10/01/2017 or on the date of final signature of
both parties,whichever is later, and ends on 09/30/2018 unless terminated or otherwise
modified.
Total Awarded: $202,166.76
Amount Eligible for Reimbursement by the Department $155,000.09
Match Amount provided by the Subgrantee: $47,166.67
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TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT
The signatory of the Subgrantee hereby represents and warrants that she/he is an officer of
the organization for which she/he has executed this agreement and that shefhe has full and
complete authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the organization
Subgrantee Signature
By checking this box. I agree to use electronic signatures. Furthermore, I confirm that
have signature authority to execute this document and it is an electronic representation
of my signature for all purposes when I use it on documents, including legally binding
contracts just the same as a pen-and-paper signature.
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Name:
Title:
Date:
TxDOT Signature
By checking this box, I agree to use electronic signatures. Furthermore. I confirm that I
have signature authority to execute this document and it is an electronic representation
of my signature for all purposes when I use it on documents, including legally binding
contracts—just the same as a pen-and-paper signature.
Name:
Title:
Date:
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GRANT -AGREE\IENT GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Definitions For purposes of these Terms and Conditions. the"Department"is also known as the
"State"and the"prospective primary participant'and the "Subgrantee"is also known as the
"Subrec ipient"and "prospective lower tier participant"
ARTICLE 1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Subgrantee shall comply with all federal. state. and local lawsstatutes. codesordinances.
rules and regulations. and the orders and decrees of any courts or administrative bodies or tribunals
in any matter affecting the performance of this agreement, includingwithout limitation workers'
compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations.
nondiscrimination laws and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required.the
Subgrantee shall furnish the Department with satisfactory proof of compliance.
ARTICLE 2. STANDARD ASSURANCES
The Subgrantee assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations. policiesguidelines_ and
requirements. including 2 CFR. Part 200. and the Departments Traffic Safety Program Manualas
they relate to the application. acceptance and use of federal or state funds for this project Also.the
Subgrantee assures and certifies that
A. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant. and that a resolutionmotion or similar action
hasbeen duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body. authorizing the
filing of the application. including all understandings and assurances contained in the application. and
directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in
connection with the application and to provide any additional information that may be required
B. It and its subcontractors will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-
352), as amended. and in accordance with that Act, no person shall discriminate. on the grounds of
race. color.sex. national origin, agereligion. or disability
C It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisitions Act of 1970as amended: 42 USC (United States Code)§§4601 et seq. and
United States Department of Transportation(USDOT)regulations. 'Uniform Relocation and Real
Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs."49 CFR, Part 24. which provide
for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted
programs
D. It will comply with political activity(Hatch Act)(applies to subrecipients as well as States). The
State will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508)which limits the political
activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with
Federal funds
E. It will comply with the federal Fair Labor Standards Acts minimum wage and overtime
requirements for employees performing project work.
F It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or
gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others.
particularly those with wham they have family. business_ or other ties.
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G It will give the Department the access to and the right to examine all recordsbooks papers or
documents related to this Grant Agreement
H It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Department concerning special requirements
of law program requirements and other administrative requirements
I It recognizes that many federal and state laws imposing environmental and resource conservation
requirements may apply to this Grant Agreement. Somebut not all. of the major federal laws that
may affect the project include. the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. as amended 42 USC
§§4321 et seq the Clean Air Act as amended. 42 USC §§7401 et seqand sections of 29 USC the
Federal Water Pollution Control Actas amended.. 33 USC §§1251 et seq.:the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act as amended. 42 USC §§6901 et seq and the Comprehensive
Environmental Response. Compensation and Liability Act. as amended. 42 USC §§9601 et seq
The Subgrantee also recognizes that the U S Environmental Protection Agency. USDOT. and other
federal agencies have issued. and in the future are expected to issue. regulations, guidelines.
standards. orders. directives. or other requirements that may affect this Project. Thus. it agrees to
complyand assures the compliance of each contractor and each subcontractor with any federal
requirements that the federal government may now or in the future promulgate.
• .1. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973. 42 USC §4012a(a)_ Section 102(a)requires,on and after March 2
1975the purchase of flood insurance in communities where that insurance is available as a
condition for the receipt of any federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes
for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase"federal financial assistance"
includes any form of loangrant. guaranty, insurance payment, rebate subsidy. disaster assistance
loan or grant or any form of direct or indirect federal assistance.
K It will assist the Department in its compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 as amended(16 USC 470 et seq ). Executive Order 11593 and the
Antiquities Code of Texas (National Resources Code. Chapter 191).
L. It will comply with Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code by ensuring that no officer.
employee. or member of the Subgrantee's governing board or the Subgrantee's subcontractors shall
vote or confirm the employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or third
degree by consanguinity to any member of the governing body or to any other officer or employee
authorized to employ or supervise that person. This prohibition shall not apply to the employment of a
person described in Section 57.3.062 of the Texas Government Code
M tt will ensure that all information collected assembled or maintained by the applicant relative to
this project shall be available to the public during normal business hours in compliance with Chapter
552 of the Texas Government Code, unless otherwise expressly provided by law
N. If applicable. it will comply with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. which requires all
regular, special. or called meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public. except as
otherwise provided by law or specifically permitted in the Texas Constitution.
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ARTICLE 3.COMPENSATION
A. The method of payment for this agreement will be based on actual costs incurred up to and not to
exceed the limits specified in the Project Budget The amount included in a Project Budget category
will be deemed to he an estimate only and a higher amount can be reimbursedsubject to the
conditions specified in paragraph B of this Article If the Project Budget specifies that costs are
based on a specific rate. per-unit costor other method of payment_ reimbursement will be based on
the specified method.
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B All payments will be made in accordance with the Project Budget.
1 The Subgrantee's expenditures may overrun a budget category (I. II or III)in the approved Project
Budget without a grant(budget)amendment as long as the overrun does not exceed a total of five
(5)percent of the maximum amount eligible for reimbursement (TxDOT)in the attached Project
Budget for the current fiscal year This overrun must be off-set by an equivalent underrun elsewhere
in the Project Budget
2 If the overrun is five(5)percent or less.the Subgrantee must provide written notification to the
Department through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management System(eGrants), prior to the
Request for Reimbursement being approved The notification must indicate the amount the percent
overand the specific reason(s)for the overrun.
3. Any overrun of more than five (5)percent of the amount eligible for reimbursement(TxDOT)in the
attached Project Budget requires an amendment of this Grant Agreement.
4.The maximum amount eligible for reimbursement shall not be increased above the Grand Total
TxDOT Amount in the approved Project Budget unless this Grant Agreement is amended as
described in Article 5 of this agreement
5. For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)grants only.In the Project Budget
Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT amount of(100)Salaries,
Subcategories A "Enforcement."or B. 'PI&E Activities."to exceed the TxDOT amount listed in
Subcategory C, "Other."Also Subgrantees are not allowed to use underrun funds from the TxDOT
amount of(100)Salaries. Subcategories A. "Enforcement"or a"Other."to exceed the TxDOT
amount listed in Subcategory B "PI&E Activities"The TxDOT amount for Subcategory B. "Pl&E
Activities."or C. "Other."can only be exceeded within the five(5)percent flexibility. with underrun
funds from Budget Categories II or HI
C. To be eligible for reimbursement under this agreement. a cost must be incurred in accordance
with the Project Budget within the lime frame specified in the Grant Period of this Grant Agreement.
attributable to work covered by this agreementand which has been completed in a manner
satisfactory and acceptable to the Department.
D. Federal or TxDOT funds cannot supplant(replace)funds from any other sources.The term
"supplanting"refers to the use of federal or TxDOT funds to support personnel or an activity already
supported by local or state funds.
E Payment of costs incurred under this agreement is further governed by the cost principles
outlined in 2 CFR Part 200.
F. The Subgrantee agrees to submit monthly Requests for Reimbursementas designated in this
Grant Agreement, within thirty(30)days after the end of the billing period. The Request for
Reimbursement and appropriate supporting documentation must be submitted through eGrants.
G The Subgrantee agrees to submit the final Request for Reimbursement under this agreement
within forty-five (45)days of the end of the grant period
H. Payments are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
I. Project agreements supported with federal or TxDOT funds are limited to the length of this Grant
Period specified in this Grant Agreement. If the Department determines that the project has
demonstrated merit or has potential long-range benefits the Subgrantee may apply for funding
assistance beyond the initial agreement oeriod.
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Preference for funding will be given to projects based on (1)proposed cost sharing and (2)
demonstrated performance history
ARTICLE 4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Payment of costs incurred under this agreement is
contingent upon the availability of funds. If at any time during this Grant Period the Department
determines that there is insufficient funding to continue the project.the Department shall notify the
Subgrantee giving notice of intent to terminate this agreementas specified in Article 11 of this
agreement. If at the end of a federal fiscal year. the Department determines that there is sufficient
funding and performance to continue the project the Department may notify the Subgrantee to
continue this agreement
ARTICLE S.AMENDMENTS This agreement may be amended prior to its expiration by mutual
written consent of both parties. utilizing the Grant Agreement Amendment in eGrants. Any
amendment must be executed by the parties within the Grant Periodas specified in this Grant
Agreement
ARTICLE 6.ADDITIONAL WORK AND CHANGES IN WORK
A If the Subgrantee is of the opinion that any assigned work is beyond the scope of this agreement '
and constitutes additional work,the Subgrantee shall promptly notify the Department in writing
through eGrants If the Department finds that such work does constitute additional work. the
Department shall advise the Subgrantee and a written amendment to this agreement will be
executed according to Article 5. Amendments to provide compensation for doing this work on the
same basis as the original work. If performance of the additional work will cause the maximum
amount payable to be exceededthe work will not be performed before a written grant amendment is
executed
B. If the Subgrantee has submitted work in accordance with the terms of this agreement but the
Department requests changes to the completed work or parts of the work which involve changes to
the original scope of services or character of work under this agreement.the Subgrantee shall make
those revisions as requested and directed by the Department. This will be considered as additional
work and will be paid for as specified in this Article.
C. If the Subgrantee submits work that does not comply with the terms of this agreement the
Department shall instruct the Subgrantee to make any revisions that are necessary to bring the work
into compliance with this agreement. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work
D. The Subgrantee shall make revisions to the work authorized in this agreement that are necessary
to correct errors or omissions. when required to do so by the Department No additional
compensation shall be paid for this work
E.The Department shall not be responsible for actions by the Subgrantee or any costs incurred by
the Subgrantee relating to additional work not directly associated with or prior to the execution of an
amendment.
ARTICLE 7. REPORTING AND MONITORING
A. Not later than thirty(30)days after the end of each reporting period,the Subgrantee shall submit a
performance report through eGrants. Reporting periods vary by project duration and are defined as
follows-
1. For short term projects. the reporting period is the duration of the project_ Subgrantee shall submit
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a performance report within 30 days of project completion.
2. For longer projectsthe reporting period is monthly Subgrantee shall submit a performance report
within 30 days of the completion of each project month and within 30 days of project completion
3 For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)Wave projectsthe reporting period is each
billing cycle Subgrantee shall submit a performance report within 30 days of the completion of each
billing cycle
B. The performance report will include as a minimum. (1)a comparison of actual accomplishments
to the objectives established for the period. (2)reasons why established objectives and performance
measures were not met. if appropriate. and (3)other pertinent informationincluding.when
appropriate. an analysis and explanation of cost underrunsoverruns. or high unit costs
C The Subgrantee shall promptly advise the Department in writingthrough eGrants of events that
will have a significant impact upon this agreement. including.
1 Problems- delays. or adverse conditionsincluding a change of project director or other changes
in Subgrantee personnel.that will materially affect the ability to attain objectives and performance
measures. prevent the meeting of time schedules and objectives. or preclude the attainment,of
project objectives or performance measures by the established time periods. This disclosure shall
be accompanied by a statement of the action taken or contemplated and any Department or federal
assistance needed to resolve the situation
2 Favorable developments or events that enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner
than anticipated or achieving greater performance measure output than originally projected.
D. The Subgrantee shall submit the Final Performance Report through eGrants within thirty(30)
days after completion of the grant.
ARTICLE B. RECORDS
The Subgrantee agrees to maintain all reports documents, papers, accounting records. books. and
other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and work performed under this agreement(called the
"Records"). and shall make the Records available at its office for the time period authorized within
the Grant Period. as specified in this Grant Agreement The Subgrantee further agrees to retain the
Records for four(4)years from the date of final payment under this agreement. until completion of all
auditsor until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved. whichever occurs last.
Duly authorized representatives of the Department the USDOT. the Office of the Inspector General
Texas State Auditor_ and the Comptroller General shall have access to the Records- This right of
access is not limited to the four(4)year period but shall last as long as the Records are retained
ARTICLE 9.INDEMNIFICATION
A To the extent permitted by law.the Subgranteeif other than a government entity. shall indemnify. •
hold, and save harmless the Department and its officers and employees from all claims and liability
due to the acts or omissions of the Subgrantee, its agents or employees. The Subgrantee also
agrees_to the extent permitted by lawto indemnify hold_ and save harmless the Department from
any and all expenses including but not limited to attorney fees. all court costs and awards for
damages incurred by the Department in litigation or otherwise resisting claims or liabilities as a result
of any activities of the Subgrantee its agents. or employees
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protect indemnify. and save harmless the Department from and against all claimsdemands and
causes of action of every kind and character brought by any employee of the Subgrantee against the
Department due to personal injuries to or death of any employee resulting from any alleged negligent
act by either commission or omission on the part of the Subgrantee
C If the Subgrantee is a government entity both parties to this agreement agree that no party is an
agent servant or employee of the other party and each party agrees it is responsible for its individual
acts and deeds. as well as the acts and deeds of its contractors employeesrepresentatives and
agents
ARTICLE 10. DISPUTES AND REMEDIES
This agreement supersedes any prior oral or written agreements If a conflict arises between this
agreement and the Traffic Safety Program Manualthis agreement shall govern. The Subgrantee
shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of
procurement made by the Subgrantee in support of work under this agreement Disputes concerning
performance or payment shall be submitted to the Department for settlement. with the Executive
Director or his or her designee acting as final referee.
ARTICLE 11. TERMINATION
A.This agreement shall remain in effect until the Subgrantee has satisfactorily completed all
services and obligations described in this agreement and these have been accepted by the
Department. unless:
1 This agreement is terminated in writing with the mutual consent of both parties or
2 There is a written thirty(30)day notice by either party or
3. The Department determines that the performance of the project is not in the best interest of the
Department and informs the Subgrantee that the project is terminated immediately
B The Department shall compensate the Subgrantee for only those eligible expenses incurred
during the Grant Period specified in this Grant Agreement that are directly attributable to the
completed portion of the work covered by this agreement provided that the work has been
completed in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Department. The Subgrantee shall not
incur nor be reimbursed for any new obligations after the effective date of termination
ARTICLE 12.INSPECTION OF WORK
A.The Department andwhen federal funds are involved. the USDOT. or any of their authorized
representativeshave the right at all reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the work
performed or being performed under this agreement and the premises in which it is being performed.
B If any inspection or evaluation is made on the premises of the Subgrantee or its subcontractor.the
Subgrantee shall provide and require its subcontractor to provide all reasonable facilities and
assistance for the safety and convenience of the inspectors in the performance of their duties. All
inspections and evaluations shall be performed in a manner that will not unduly delay the work
ARTICLE 13.AUDIT
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The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state
directly under this agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this agreement Acceptance
of funds directly under this agreement or indirectly through a subcontract under this agreement acts
as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor under the direction of the legislative audit
committee to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds An entity that is the
subject of an audit or investigation must provide the state auditor with access to any information the
state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit
ARTICLE 14. SUBCONTRACTS
A subcontract in excess of S25 000 may not be executed by the Subgrantee without prior written
concurrence by the Department Subcontracts in excess of S25.000 shall contain all applicable
terms and conditions of this agreement. No subcontract will relieve the Subgrantee of its
responsibility under this agreement
ARTICLE 15. GRATUITIES
A.TexasTransportation Commission policy mandates that employees of the Department shall not
accept any benefit. giftor favor from any person doing business with or who, reasonably speaking.
may do business with the Department under this agreement. The only exceptions allowed are
ordinary business lunches and items that have received the advanced written approval of the
Department's Executive Director
B.Any person doing business with or who reasonably speaking may do business with the
Department under this agreement may not make any offer of benefits gifts. or favors to Department
employees except as mentioned here above. Failure on the part of the Subgrantee to adhere to this
policy may result in termination of this agreement.
ARTICLE 16. NONCOLLUSION
The Subgrantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or personother than a
bona fide employee working solely for the Subgrantee. to solicitor secure this agreement. and that ft
has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person. other than a bona fide employeeany fee.
commissionpercentage. brokerage fee. gift. or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this agreement. If the Subgrantee breaches or violates this warranty.
the Department shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability or. in its discretion. to
deduct from the agreement price or consideration. or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee.
commissionbrokerage fee, contingent fee or gift.
ARTICLE 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Subgrantee represents that it or its employees have no conflict of interest that would in any way
interfere with its or its employees' performance or which in any way conflicts with the interests of the
Department The Subgrantee shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or
conditions that could result in a conflict with the Department's interests.
ARTICLE 18. SUBGRANTEE'S RESOURCES
A The Subgrantee certifies that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment to
perform the work required under this agreement. or will be able to obtain such personnel from
sources other than the Department.
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B All employees of the Subgrantee shall have the knowledge and experience that will enable them to
perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Subgrantee who, in the opinion of the
Departmentis incompetent or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work shall immediately
be removed from association with the project
C Unless otherwise specified.the Subgrantee shall furnish all equipment. materials suppliesand
other resources required to perform the work.
ARTICLE 19. PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Subgrantee shall establish and administer a system to procurecontrol. protect preserve. use.
maintain, and dispose of any property furnished to it by the Department or purchased pursuant to
this agreement in accordance with its own procurement and property management procedures.
provided that the procedures are not in conflict with (1)the Department's procurement and property
management standards and(2)the federal procurement and property management standards
provided by 2 CFR §§200.310-.316. 200 318-.324.
ARTICLE 20. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Upon completion or termination of this Grant Agreement. whether for cause or at the convenience of
the partiesall finished or unfinished documents data. studies. surveys. reports maps. drawings.
modelsphotographs., etc. prepared by the Subgrantee. and equipment and supplies purchased with
grant funds shallat the option of the Department. become the property of the Department. All
sketches. photographs calculations, and other data prepared under this agreement shall be made
available. upon request. to the Department without restriction or limitation of their further use
A.Intellectual property consists of copyrightspatentsand any other form of intellectual property
rights covering any databases. software inventionstraining manualssystems design, or other
proprietary information in any form or medium
B.All rights to Department. The Department shall own all of the rights (including copyrights.
copyright applications copyright renewals and copyright extensions).title and interests in and to all
data and other information developed under this contract and versions thereof unless otherwise
agreed to in writing that there will be joint ownership.
C.All rights to Subgrantee. Classes and materials initially developed by the Subgrantee without any
type of funding or resource assistance from the Department remain the Subgrantee's intellectual
property For these classes and materials. the Department payment is limited to payment for
attendance at classes.
ARTICLE 21. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The Department and the Subgrantee each binds itself. its successors executorsassignsand
administrators to the other party to this agreement and to the successors. executors. assigns_ and
administrators of the other party in respect to all covenants of this agreement The Subgrantee shall
not assign, sublet. or transfer interest and obligations in this agreement without written consent of
the Department through eGrants.
ARTICLE 22. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
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nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the United States Department of Transportation
(USDOT). 49 CFR Part 21 23 CFR. Part 200- and 41 CFR Parts 60-74as they may be amended
periodically(called the "Regulations") The Subgrantee agrees to comply with Executive Order
11246 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity"as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as
supplemented by the U S Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR Part 60)
B. Nondiscrimination: (applies to subrecipients as well as States)The State highway safety agency
and Subgrantee will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to
nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to. (a)Tide VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(Pub. L. 88-3523 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (and 49
CFR Part 21). (b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended (20 U S.C. 1681-1683
and 1685-1686) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex: (c)Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended(29 U S C. 794) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990(Pub L. 101-336). as amended (42 U S.0 12101. et seq) which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of disabilities (and 49 CFR Part 27) (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 as amended
(42 U.S.C. 6101-6107). which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age: (e)the Civil Rights
Restoration Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-259).which requires Federal-aid recipients and all
subrecipients to prevent discrimination and ensure nondiscrimination in all of their programs and
activities: (f)the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(Pub. L 92-255). as amended.
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse- (g)the comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(Pub L. 91-616) as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism. (h)Sections 523 and 527
of the Public Health Service Act of 1912. as amended (42 U.S C. 290dd-3 and 290ee-3). relating to
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records: (i)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
as amended(42 U.S C. 3601, et seq.). relating to nondiscrimination in the sale. rental or financing of
housing, Q) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)under which application
for Federal assistance is being made: and(k)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination
statute(s)which may apply to the application.
C Solicitations for subcontracts. including procurement of materials and equipment In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Subgrantee for work to be
performed under a subcontract. including procurements of materials and leases of equipment each
potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Subgrantee of the Subgrantee's obligations
under this agreement and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race. color.
sex_ national originage religion or disability
D. Information and reports The Subgrantee shall provide all information and reports required by the
Regulations. or directives issued pursuant thereto. and shall permit access to its books records.
accounts other sources of informationand its facilities as may be determined by the Department or
the USDOT to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with the Regulations or directives. Where any
information required of the Subgrantee is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses
to furnish this information,the Suhgrantee shall certify that to the Department or the USDOT.
whichever is appropriateand shall set forth what efforts the Subgrantee has made to obtain the
requested information.
E Sanctions for noncompliance: In the event of the Subgrantee's noncompliance with the
nondiscrimination provision of this agreement.the Department shall impose such sanctions as it or
the USDOT may determine to be appropriate
F. Incorporation of provisions The Subgrantee shall include the provisions of paragraphs A. through
E. in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. unless
exempt by the regulations or directives.The Subgrantee shall take any action with respect to any
subcontractor procurement that the Department may direct as a means of enforcing those
provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. However. in the event a Subgrantee becomes
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direction the Subgrantee may request the Department to enter into litigation to protect the interests
of the state and in addition the Subgrantee may request the United States to enter into such
litigation to protect the interests of the United States
ARTICLE 23. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE(DBE)PROGRAM
A The parties shall comply with the DBE Program requirements established in 49 CFR Part 26
B. The Subgrantee shall adapt. in its totality the Departments federally approved DBE program
C. The Subgrantee shall set an appropriate DBE goal consistent with the Departments DBE
guidelines and in consideration of the local market, project size. and nature of the goods or services
to be acquired. The Subgrantee shall have final decision-making authority regarding the DBE goal
and shall be responsible for documenting its actions
D. The Subgrantee shall follow all other parts of the Departments DBE program referenced in
TxDOT Form 2395, Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Adoption of the Texas
Department of Transportation's Federally-Approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by Entity
and attachments found at web address httpfiwww.txdat govrbusinessipartnershipsf'dbe.html
E.The Subgrantee shall not discriminate on the basis of race. color national origin. or sex in the
award and performance of any USDOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE
program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 The Subgrantee shall take all necessary and
reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure non-discrimination in award and administration of
USDOT-assisted contracts The Department's DBE program as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as
approved by USDOT. is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program
is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement.
Upon notification to the Subgrantee of its failure to carry out its approved program. the Department
may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and may. in appropriate cases. refer
the matter for enforcement under 18 USC 1001 and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986
(31 USC 3801 et seq ).
F. Each contract the Subgrantee signs with a contractor(and each subcontract the prime contractor
signs with a sub-contractor) must include the following assurance_The contractor. sub-recipientor
sub-contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race_colornational origin. or sex in the
performance of this contract The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part
26 in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry
out these requirements is a material breach of this agreement.which may result in the termination of
this agreement or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate
ARTICLE 24. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION(applies to
subrecipients as well as States)
Instructions for Primary Certification
1 By signing and submitting this proposal,the prospective primary participant is providing the
certification set out below.
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2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in
denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an
explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below The certification or explanation will
be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this
transaction However. failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an
explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction
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when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that
the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certificationin addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government the department or agency may terminate this
transaction for cause or default
4 The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or
agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns
its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed
circumstances
5 The terms covered transactiondebarred suspended, ineligible. lower tier covered transaction.
participant person. primary covered transaction principal. proposaland voluntarily excluded as
used in this clause. have the meaning set out in the Definitions and coverage sections of 49 CFR
Part 29 You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for
assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
6 The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal thatshould the proposed
covered transaction be entered into it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9 subpart 9.4_
debarred suspendeddeclared ineligibleor voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered
transaction unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction.
7 The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include
the clause titled"Certification Regarding Debarment. Suspension. Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction provided by the department or agency entering into this
covered transaction, without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations
for lower tier covered transactions.
8.A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a
lower tier covered transaction that ft is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9. subpart
9.4debarred. suspended. ineligible. or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it
knows that the certification is erroneous.A participant may decide the method and frequency by
which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to. check
the list of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs.
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of
records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause.The knowledge and
information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent
person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
10 Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions. if a participant in a
covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9. subpart 9 4 suspendeddebarred ineligibleor
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transactionin addition to other remedies available to
the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction For cause or
default
Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension. and Other Responsibility flatters-Primary Covered
Transactions
(1)The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief,that its
principals.
(a)Are not presently debarred. suspended. proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily
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excluded by any Federal department or agency
(b)Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered 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 record making false statements.
or receiving stolen property
(c)Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity
(Federal State or Local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b)of
this certification and
(d)Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public
transactions(Federal. Stateor local)terminated for cause or default
(2)Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the Statements In this
certification such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal
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Instructions for Lower Tier Certification
1 By signing and submitting this proposal. the prospective lower tier participant is providing the
certification set out below.
2 The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was entered into If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier
participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification. in addition to other remedies available to
the Federal government the department or agency with which this transaction originated may
pursue available remediesincluding suspension and/or debarment.
3 The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which
this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its
certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed
circumstances
4 The terms covered transaction. debarred. suspended. ineligible_ lower tier covered transaction
participant personprimary covered transaction. principal. proposaland voluntarily excluded. as
used in this clause. have the meanings set out in the Definition and Coverage sections of 49 CFR
Part 29. You may contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining
a copy of those regulations.
5 The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that should the proposed
covered transaction be entered intoit shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9 subpart 9.4.
debarredsuspended declared ineligible. or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered
transaction unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction briginated.
6 The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include
the clause titled"Certification Regarding Debarment. Suspension. Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion-- Lower Tier Covered Transaction "without modification, in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. (See below)
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lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9 subpart
9 4 debarred suspendedineligible. or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction unless it
knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by
which it determines the eligibility of its principals Each participant may but is not required to check
the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of
records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause The knowledge and
information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent
person in the ordinary course of business dealings
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions. if a participant in a
covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9 subpart 9.4. suspendeddebarredineligible or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction. in addition to other remedies available to
the Federal government the department or agency with which this transaction originated may
pursue available remedies. including suspension and/or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment. Suspension Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion- Lower Tier
Covered Transactions. '
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifiesby submission of this proposalthat neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred suspended. proposed for debarment declared ineligibleor
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
2.Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal
ARTICLE 25. CERTIFICATION REGARDING FEDERAL LOBBYING (applies to subreciplents
as well as States)
Certification for Contracts Grants. Loans and Cooperative Agreements
In executing this agreement each signatory certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.
that
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid. by or on behalf of the undersigned.
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 the awarding of any Federal contractthe making of any Federal grant the making
of any Federal loanthe entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension continuation
renewal amendment or modification of any Federal contract. grant loan or cooperative agreement.
2. if any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will 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 Congressor an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with
this Federal contract grant loanor cooperative agreement the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL. "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying"in accordance with its
instructions.
3 The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all sub-awards at all tiers(including subcontractssubgrantsand contracts under
grant. loansand cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
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accordingly
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which 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 section 1352.title Si. U S Code Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than S10 000 and not more
than$100 000 for each such failure.
ARTICLE 26. CHILD SUPPORT CERTIFICATION
Under Section 231 006. Texas Family Code,the Subgrantee certifies that the individual or business
entity named in this agreement is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loanor payment and
acknowledges that this agreement may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this
certification is inaccurate If the above certification is shown to be false. the Subgrantee is liable to
the state for attorney's fees and any other damages provided by law or the agreement A child
support obligor or business entity ineligible to receive payments because of a payment delinquency
of more than thirty(30)days remains ineligible until. all arrearages have been paid,the obligor is in
compliance with a written repayment agreement or court order as to any existing delinquency: or the
court of continuing jurisdiction over the child support order has granted the obligor an exemption from
Subsection (a)of Section 231.006. Texas Family Codeas part of a court-supervised effort to
improve earnings and child support payments.
ARTICLE 27.FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
REQUIREMENTS
A.Any recipient of funds under this agreement agrees to comply with the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act and implementing regulations at 2 CFR Part 170.. including
Appendix A. This agreement is subject to the following award terms
http//edocketaccessgpa.gov2010lpdf;2010-22705pdf and
http 7ledocket.access.gpo_gov/2010/pdf/2010-22706.pdf.
B. The Subgrantee agrees that it shall
1 Obtain and provide to the State a System for Award Management(SAM)number(48 CFR subpt
4 11)if this award provides for more than $25,000 in Federal funding. The SAM number may be
obtained by visiting the SAM web-site at. httpswwww sam gov
2. Obtain and provide to the State a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)number. a unique
nine-character number that allows the Federal government to track the distribution of federal money
The DUNS number may be requested free of charge for all businesses and entities required to do so
by visiting the Dun&Bradstreet(D&B)on-line registration website http iffedgov dnb.com'webform.
and
3. Report the total compensation and names of its top five(5)executives to the State if.
f. More than 80% of annual gross revenues are from the Federal government, and those revenues
are greater than S25.000.000. and
ii. The compensation information is not already available through reporting to the U S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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A.The parties shall comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984 P L 98-502
ensuring that the single audit report includes the coverage stipulated in 2 CFR Part 200
B. If threshold expenditures of S750 000 or more are met during the Subgrantee's fiscal year the
Subgrantee must submit a Single Audit Report and Management Letter(if applicable)to TxDOT's
Audit Office 125 East 11th Street Austin TX 78701 or contact TxDOT's Audit Office at
singleaudits@txdot gov
C. If expenditures are less than S750.000 during the Subgrantee's fiscal year the Subgrantee must
submit a statement to TxDOT's Audit Office as follows. "We did not meet the S750.000 expenditure
threshold and therefore are not required to have a single audit performed for FY
D. For each year the project remains open for federal funding expenditures.the Subgrantee will be
responsible forfiling a report or statement as described above. The required annual filing shall
extend throughout the life of the agreementunless otherwise amended or the project has been
formally closed out and no charges have been incurred within the current fiscal year.
ARTICLE 29. BUY AMERICA ACT(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State and Subgrantee will comply with the provisions of the Buy America Act(49 U S 5323
(j)). which contains the following requirements-
Only steel. iron and manufactured products produced in the United States may be purchased with
Federal funds unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestic purchases
would be inconsistent with the public interestthat such materials are not reasonably available and of
a satisfactory quality or that inclusion of domestic materials will increase the cost of the overall
project contract by more than 25 percent. Clear justification for the purchase of non-domestic items
must be in the form of a waiver request submitted to and approved by the Secretary of
Transportation.
ARTICLE 30. RESTRICTION ON STATE LOBBYING(applies to subreeipients as well as
States)
None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or
influence a State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal
pending before any State or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect
(e_g., "grassroots")lobbying activities_with one exception_This does not preclude a State official
whose salary is supported with NHTSA funds from engaging in direct communications with State or
local legislative officials_ in accordance with customary State practice, even if such communications
urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific pending legislative proposal
ARTICLE 31. NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITY'S PUBLIC INFORMATION [This article applies
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only to non-profit entities]
The Subgrantee is required to make any information created or exchanged with the Department
pursuant to this Grant Agreement and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas
Public Information Act. available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to
the Department [SB-1368 83rd Texas Legislature Regular Session Effective 91,11 3]
ARTICLE 32. PROHIBITION ON USING GRANT FUNDS TO CHECK FOR HELMET USAGE
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(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each Subgrantee will not use 23 U S.0 Chapter 4 grant funds for programs to check
helmet usage or to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists
ARTICLE 33.INTERNAL ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Subgrantee shall comply with Title 43 Texas Administrative Code §25 906(b). Subgrantee certifies it
has adopted an internal ethics and compliance program that satisfies the requirements of Title 43
Texas Administrative Code §10.51 (relating to Internal Ethics and Compliance Program) Subgrantee
shall enforce compliance with that program
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUBGRANTEE
A Carry out all performance measures established in the grant, including fulfilling the law
enforcement objectives by implementing the Operational Plan contained in this Grant
Agreement
B. Submit all required reports to the Department(TxDOT)fully completed with the most
current information. and within the required times. as defined in Article 3 and Article 7 of
the General Terms and Conditions of this Grant Agreement. This includes reporting to the
Department on progress, achievements, and problems in monthly Performance Reports
and attaching necessary source documentation to support all costs claimed in Requests
for Reimbursement(RFR).
C. Attend grant related training as requested by the Department.
D. Attend meetings according to the following:
1.The Department will arrange for meetings with the Subgrantee to present status of
activities and to discuss problems and the schedule for the following quarter's work.
2.The project director or other appropriate qualified persons will be available to represent
the Subgrantee at meetings requested by the Department.
E. Support grant enforcement efforts with public information and education (PI&E)activities.
Salaries being claimed for PI&E activities must be included in the budget
F. When applicable. all newly developed PI&E materials must be submitted to the
Department for written approval,through the TxDOT Electronic Grants Management
System(eGrants)system messaging, prior to final production. Refer to the Traffic Safety
Program Manual regarding PI&E procedures.
G. For out of state travel expenses to be reimbursable.the Subgrantee must have obtained
the written approval of the Department.through eGrants system messaging. prior to the
beginning of the trip. Grant approval does not satisfy this requirement.
H. Maintain verification that all expenses, including wages or salaries,for which
reimbursement is requested is for work exclusively related to this project.
I Ensure that this grant will in no way supplant(replace)funds from other sources.
Supplanting refers to the use of federal funds to support personnel or any activity already
supported by local or state funds.
J. Ensure that each officer working on the STEP project will complete an officers daily report
form.The form should include at a minimum: name. date, badge or identification number,
type of grant worked, grant site number, mileage (including starting and ending mileage).
hours worked,type of citation issued or arrest made. officer and supervisor signatures.
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K All STEP agencies must provide the following provision in all daily activity report forms:
"I understand that this information is being submitted to support a claim against a federally-
funded grant program False statements on this form may be prosecutable under 18 USC
1001. This information on this form is true,correct, and complete to the best of my
knowledge and ability."
L Ensure that no officer above the rank of Lieutenant(or equivalent title)will be reimbursed
for enforcement duty, unless the Subgrantee received specific written authorization from
the Department,through eGrants system messaging, prior to incurring costs.
M. Subgrantee may work additional STEP enforcement hours on holidays or special events
not covered under the Operational Plan However. additional work must be approved in
writing by the Department,through eGrants system messaging, prior to enforcement.
Additional hours must be reported in the Performance Report for the time period for which
the additional hours were worked.
N. If an officer makes a STEP-related arrest during the shift, but does not complete the arrest
before the shift is scheduled to end,the officer can continue working under the grant to
complete that arrest.
0. Subgrantees with a traffic unit will utilize traffic personnel for this grant. unless such
personnel are unavailable for assignment.
P. Prior to conducting speed enforcement,the Subgrantee must select and survey
enforcement sites that comply with existing state mandated speed limits in accordance
with the Texas Transportation Code, Sections 545.352 through 545.356.
Q Officers assigned to speed sites should be trained in the use of radar or laser speed
measurement devices.
R. The Subgrantee should have a safety belt use policy. If the Subgrantee does not have a
safety belt use policy in place, a policy should be implemented, and a copy maintained for
verification during the grant year.
S. Officers working DWI enforcement must be trained in the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration/International Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing (SFST). In the case of a first year subgrantee,the officers must be trained, or
scheduled to be SFST trained, by the end of the grant year. For second or subsequent
year grants, all officers working DWI enforcement must be SFST trained.
T. The Subgrantee should have a procedure in place for contacting and using drug
recognition experts (DREs)when necessary.
U. The Subgrantee is encouraged to use the DWI On-line Reporting System available through
the Buckle Up Texas Web site at www.buckleuptexas corn.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
A Monitor the Subgrantee's compliance with the performance obligations and fiscal
requirements of this Grant Agreement using appropriate and necessary monitoring and
inspections. including but not limited to.
1. review of periodic reports
2. physical inspection of project records and supporting documentation
3. telephone conversations
4 e-mails and letters
5. quarterly review meetings
6. eGrants
B. Provide program management and technical assistance
C.Attend appropriate meetings.
D. Reimburse the Subgrantee for all eligible costs as defined in the project budget. Requests
for Reimbursement will be processed up to the maximum amount payable as indicated in
the project budget.
E. Perform an administrative review of the project at the close of the grant period to:
1.Ascertain whether or not the project objectives were met
2. Review project accomplishments (performance measures completed,targets achieved)
3.Account for any approved Program Income earned and expended
4. Identify exemplary performance or best practices
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PROGRAM ELEMENT SELECTION
YEAR LONG
X DWI DWI Driving While Intoxicated
X Speed Speed. Speed Enforcement
OP OP: Occupant Protection (Safety Belt and Child Safety Seat)
ITC ITC.. Intersection Traffic Control
X DD . DD: Distracted Driving •
WAVE
Jurisdiction wide (DWI enforcement effort must be focused at
DWI locations where
there is an over-representation of alcohol-related crashes
and/or DWI arrests)
Jurisdiction wide (Speed enforcement should be focused on
Speed areas where there is at least a 50%
noncompliance with the posted speed limits and/or a higher
number of speed-related crashes)
OP Jurisdiction wide
DD Jurisdiction wide
CMV
Speed.OPB�HMV CMV: Commercial Motor Vehicle: HMV. Hazardous Moving
Violations
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GOALS AND STRATEGIES
Goal: To increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws
to reduce crashes,fatalities. and injuries.
Strategies: Increase and sustain high visibility enforcement of traffic safety-related laws
Increase public education and information campaigns regarding enforcement
activities.
Goal: To reduce the number of alcohol impaired and driving under the influence of
alcohol and other drug-related crashes, injuries_ and fatalities.
Strategy: Increase and sustain high visibility enforcement of DWI laws.
• Goal: To reduce the number of speed-related crashes. injuries, and fatalities.
Strategy: Increase and sustain high visibility enforcement of speed-related laws.
Goal: To reduce Distracted Driving motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Strategies: Increase and sustain high visibility enforcement of state and local ordinances on
celluar and texting devices.
Increase public information and education on Distracted Driving related traffic
issues.
(h I agree to the above goals and strategies.
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B ASELLNE INFORMATION
Baseline Year(12 months) From 1:1/2016 to 12/31/2016
Baseline
Baseline Measure Number
Number of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)arrests 1423
Number of Driving Under Influence (DUI)of Alcohol by 14
Minor Arrests/Citations
Number of speed citations 12375
Number of Distracted Driving Citations 2485
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Baseline Month/Year of
Number Survey
Percentage of speed compliance 21.88 % 10/2016
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OBJECTIVE/PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Objective/Performance Measure Target
Number
1. Number and type citationslarrests to be issued under STEP
a. Increase DWI arrests by 170
b. Increase DUI of Alcohol by Minor arrests./citations by 5
c. Increase speed citations by 1697
d. Increase Distracted Driving citations by 566
2. Proposed total number of traffic-related crashes
a Reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes to 300
b. Reduce the number of speed-related crashes to 2500
3. Increase speed compliance
a. Increase the Speed compliance rate to 24%
4. Number of Enforcement Hours 2297
Step Indicator 2.58
Note: Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a requirement;formal or informal,that a peace
officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the Subgrantee's obligations
hereunder.Department and Subgrantee acknowledge that Texas Transportation Code Section 720.002
prohibits using traffic-offense quotas and agree that nothing in this Agreement is establishing an illegal quota.
In addition to the STEP enforcement activities,the subgrantee must maintain baseline non-STEP funded
citation and arrest activity due to the prohibition of supplanting.
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PI&E OBJECTIVE/PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Objectives/Performance Measure Target
Number
Support Grant efforts with a public information and education (PI&E)
program
a Conduct presentations 20
b. Conduct media exposures (e.g. news conferences. news releases, and 100
interviews)
c. Conduct community events (e.g. health fairs, booths) 40
d. Produce the following number of public information and education 0
materials
e. Number of public information and education materials distributed 1000
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Page Titie: Distracted Driving
Site Type Site Description Survey Results Enforcement
Number (Speed, OP, (include Miles Per (Compliance Period
ITC) Hour) Percentage) (Days & Times)
1 DD DD City wide Monday-Sunday
enforcement .0 24 hours a day
.2.
3.
4. co
J. c
6. co
7.
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Page Title: DWI
Site Type Site Description Survey Results Enforcement
Number (Speed, OP, (include Miles Per (Compliance Period
ITC) Hour) Percentage) (Days & Times)
1. DWI DWI City wide Monday- Sunday
enforcement 24 hours a day
2. =0
3.
4. co
5
6.
7.
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Page Title: Speed 1-7
Site Type Survey Results Enforcement
(Speed, Site Description (Compliance Period
Number OP, ITC' (include Miles Per Hour) Percentage) (Days & Times)
1 0.0
IH37- SH358 to SH286, ENV Monday-
2. 2 Speed Length in miles: 3.7 26 8% Sunday
Speed Limit: 65 mph 24 hours a day
USHwy 181 - Harbor Bridge
Monday
to City Limits, NIS
3. 3 Speed Length in miles: 5 15.95% 24 hours Sunday day
Speed Limit: 55 mph
SH286-from IH37
Interchange to SH358 Monday-
4. 4 Speed Interchange, NIS 28 `�% Sunday
Length in miles: 3.9 24 hours a day
Speed Limit 65 mph
SH358 -from IH37 Monday ,
interchange to SH361, ENV
5 5 Speed Length in miles: 18 5 22.43% g 24 hours Sunday day
Speed Limit as posted
SH357 (Saratoga) -Ayers to
Monday
Airline, EW
Sunday
6 6 Speed Length in miles: 5.2 10.85%
Speed Limit: 45 mph 24 hours a day
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SH361 -from Park Road 22 Monday-
to City Limits
Sunday
Ti Speed Length in miles: 10.8 39 8%
Speed Limit as posted 24 hours a day
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Page Title: Speed 8-9
Type Survey Results Enforcement
Site (Speed, OP. Site Description
Number (include Miles Per Hour) (Compliance Period
ITC) Percentage) (Days & Times)
Park Road 22 -from JFK
bridge to Sea Pines Monday-Sunday
1 8 Speed Length in miles: 4 1 31.3% 24 hours a day
Speed Limit 55 mph
Ocean Drive -from NAS to
Buford Monday-Sunday
2. 9 Speed Length in miles- 9 14.02°i° 24 hours a day
Speed Limit: as posted
3. °0
4.
5. °o
6.
7.
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BUDGET SUMMARY
Budget Category TxDOT Match Total
Category I -Labor Costs
(100) Salaries: 5115.315 10 SO 5115 315 10
(200) Fringe Benefits: 527.393.90 55.597.75 532.991.65
Sub-Total: 5142 709.00 $5.597.75 $148 306.75
Category II -Other Direct Costs
(300) Travel: 512.291 09 59 304 47 $21.595 56
(400) Equipment: 50 $0 SO
(500) Supplies: SO $0• $0
Contractual
(600) Services: SO $0 SO
700 Other
( ) Miscellaneous: $0 $0 $0
Sub-Total: $12 291.09 $9 304 47 $21 595 56
Total Direct Costs: 5155.000-09 $14.902.22 5169 902.31
Category III -Indirect Costs
(800) Indirect Cost
Rate: SO $32.264 45 532 264.45
Summary
Total Labor
Costs: $142 709.00 55.597 75 $148 306 75
Total Direct
Costs: $12 291 09 59.304 47 S21 595 56
Total Indirect
Costs: SO 532.264.45 $32.264 45
Grand Total 5155 000 09 547 166.67 5202.166.76
Fund Sources
(Percent 76 67% 23 33%
Share):
Salary and cost rates will be based on the rates submitted by the Subgrantee in its grant application in
Egrants
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Texas Department Of Transportation - Traffic Safety
Electronic Signature Authorization Form
This form identifies the person(s)who have the authority to sign grant agreements and
amendments for the Grant ID listed at the bottom of the page.
Name Of Organization: City of Corpus Christi
Project Title: STEP Comprehensive
Authorizing Authority
iThe signatory of the Subgrantee hereby represents and warrants that she/he is an officer of
'the organization for which she!he has executed this agreement and that she/he has full and
'complete authority to enter into the agreement on behalf of the organization. I authorize the
Iperson(s) listed under the section "Authorized to Electronically Sign Grant Agreements and
!Amendments"to enter into an agreement on behalf of the organization.
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!behalf of the organization.
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