HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-17 RESOLUTION NO. R2009-17 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE
CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN SEEHING ELIGIBLE GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$19,848.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE,BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE.
]C X X X X
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas hereby finds and
determines that application for funding under the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant(JAG), is in the best interests of the citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of any Federal grant
funds, the City will return same to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby further finds and determines that the person
serving as Mayor of the City is the appropriate individual to act as the City's authorized official,
and as such should be given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on
behalf of the City, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereby authorizes
and approves the submission of a grant application, in substantially the same form as attached as
Exhibit A, pursuant to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, to the U.
S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Section 3. The City Council hereby designates and appoints the Mayor if said City as
the authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the
City.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this 6th day of A ri12009.
�
David J. H. Smith
Mayor
ATTEST
� � �
loris McKenzie, T C
City Secretary
R2009-17 2
Page 1 of 2
APPLICATION FOR 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier
Application Non-Construction 4.DATE RECEIVED BY Federal Identifier
FEDERAL AGENCY
S.APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name Organizational Unit
City of Friendswood Police Department
Address Name and telephone number of the person to
be contacted on matters involving this
1600 Whitaker Drive application
Friendswood, Texas
'77546-4177 Price,Lisa
(281) 996-3313
6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN) 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT
74-1493202 Municipal
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY
New Bureau of Justice Assistance
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF
APPLICANT'S PROJECT
NUMBER: 16.804
CFDA TITLE: Recovery Act-Justice Assistance Grants-Localities VHS-to-Digital In Car Video Conversion
Server Purchase
12.AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT
City of Friendswood,Galveston and Harris County
13.PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF
Start Date: July Ol, 2009
End Date: June 30, 2010 a.Applicant
b.Project TX22 TX14
15. ESTIMATED FLJNDING 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO
Federal $19,848 REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
Applicant $0
State $p Program has not been selected by state for
Local $� review
Other $p
Program Income $0 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQiJENT
ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
TOTAL $19,848
N
18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,ALL DATA 1N THIS APPLICATION
PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY
GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationReview.do?print=yes 3/16/2009
Page 2 of 2
IASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED. I
Close Window
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationReview.do?print=yes 3/16/2009
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial lustice Assistance Grant(JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Local Territories
CFDS 16.804
City of Friendswood
Program Narrative (Attachment 1)
This proposal will focus on one of the JAG purpose areas, Law Enforcement Programs. This
purpose area seeks to prevent or reduce crime and violence through the following efforts:
Law enforcement officers across Texas are working to maximize services as budgets remain flat
or decline. With extremely tight state and local budgets, Byrne funding is essential in many
instances for agencies to implement or enhance needed programs. Even so, financial resources
to fund more personnel, equipment and supplies are not the only needs identified by criminal
justice agencies. Innovative minds in all areas of criminal justice are exploring the uses ofi
automation, computers and emerging technologies to reduce the time necessary to complete
routine tasks, free up personnel for more important work and gain greater accountability.
The transition from VHS to Digital format in car video cameras is the purpose of this proposal.
These cameras can benefit and protect both officers and citizens. In-car cameras help ensure
the ethical and fair application of the law during traffic stops and they deter assaults on
officers. They also serve as a training tool and evidence during trials. At the same time,the
complete digital transition will eliminate the recording problems with current VHS-based in car
camera units. Repair costs associated with VHS in car systems have increased and the storage
space needed to house the multitude of archived cassettes is running short.
The ultimate goal is to equip all marked vehicles with in car digital video systems. The in car
video systems continue to be a benefit for officers safety as well as producing valuable evidence
for prosecution purposes. The ability to produce video that depicts the criminal activity of a
defendant has enhanced the success rate of prosecution thus helping to keep known criminals
out of the community. As the result of transitioning to digital in-car video systems, a means to
effectively download the video is required. A high-speed download system for the Friendswood
Public Safety Building will be purchased utilizing JAG funding. This system wil) facilitate the
high-speed transfer of video from the in-car video systems to a storage server.
Using Mobile Vision's technology, an officer arrives back at the station and the Mobile Vision
server recognizes the car—and the relative priority of the video files contained in that unit—
and balances the upload up to the server across all access points. This enables many cars to
upload data simultaneously. The upload from the car to the server is done via secure 802.11
(WiFi) wireless networks,thereby greatly reducing the risk that a defense attorney will make an
assertion of a hole in the evidence chain. To this end,this proposal focuses on the elimination
of manual storage of video cassettes replaced with a dedicated server that stores the video
digitally. Additionally,this will provide a simple, point and click interface that enables users to
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Local Territories
CFDS 16.804
City of Friendswood
access, manage and build multi-media case files in minutes. Files are accessed via a standard
PC connected to the local Intranet. Secure access is managed by the system administrator and
the integrated software system creates a chain of custody report that details all activity for a
video or case file.
Initially, the proposed solution,which establishes a system for digital storage and retrieval of in
car video now manually processed, will enhance communication and data sharing between the
Friendswood Police Department,the Galveston County District Attorney's Office and the Harris
County District Attorney's Office. The quantifiable, immediate benefit realized will be in the
form of increases in cases closed and filed for prosecution.
■ The cost saving for VHS tapes and storage
■ Increased number of cases closed and filed for prosecution
The long-term goal of this proposal is to have a system of this sort accessible to every
Friendswood Patrol Unit. It will provide adequate resources for the proper management,
storage, and retrieval mechanisms in hardware and software.
Output Measures
Performance Indicator Performance Measures Target
Amount of funds expended on Amount of funds awarded to
equipment/supplies during the reporting purchase equipment or supplies 100%
period
Types of equipment/supplies purchased Indicate the types and amount
with JAG dollars during the reporting of equipment/supplies �n-Car Digital
period purchased with JAG funds Video Camera
during the reporting period Server
Accounting Practices
Consistent with the special purposes and goals of the Recovery Act, and its strong emphasis on
accountability and transparency, all funds from the Recovery Act grant will be tracked,
accounted for, and reported on separately from all other funds (including DOJ grant funds from
non-Recovery Act grants awarded for the same or similar purposes or programs). We are
prepared to track and report on the specific outcomes and benefits attributable to use of
Recovery Act funds.
The accounting system ensures that funds for any award under this Recovery Act solicitation
are not commingled with funds from any other source. The accounting system completely and
accurately tracks the receipt and disbursement of funds by each grant and funding source. It
also provides for the recording of actual costs compared to budgeted costs for each budget line
item. All accounting entries and payments are supported by source documentation.
2
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Local Territories
CFD516.804
City of Friendswood
Project Plan
Activity July August September October
2009 2009 2009 2009
Equipment selection
Equipment purchase
Equipment delivery
Equipment installation
Equipment configuration
Programmatic and Financial Report
Full system implementation complete
Grant Close Out
Outcome Measures
Performance Indicator Performance Measures Target
Percentage of criminal justice staff who a. Number of staff who reported
reported improved efficiency in their job improved efficiency in job
performance as a result of equipment or performance during the reporting 100%
supplies purchased by JAG funds period.
b. Number of staff
Percent a/b
Percentage of criminal justice staff who a. Number of staff who reported
reported increase in program quality as a an increase in program quality
result of equipment or supplies purchased during the reporting period. 100%
by JAG funds b. Number of staff
Percent a/b
3
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Loca)Territories
CFDS 16.804
City of Friendswood
Budget and Budget Narrative (Attachment 2)
Equipment
Item Computation Cost
Digital Video System Server, Storage and Distribution System, 1.00 @ $14,016 $14,016
DVM Backup/Archiving Station, Solution Configuration and
Wireless Access Point
Extended Storage Server, 2.6 Terabytes 1.00 @ $5,832 $5,832
TOTAL $19,848.00
Budget Summary
Budget Category Amount
A. Personnel $0.00
B. Fringe Benefits $0.00
C. Travel $0.00
D. Equipment $19,848.00
E. Supplies $0.00
F. Construction $0.00
G. Consultants/Contracts $0.00
H. Other $0.00
Total Direct Costs $19,848.00
I. Indirect Costs $0.00
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $19,848.00
Federal Request $19,848.00
Non-Federal Amount $0.00
4
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Local Territories
CFDS 16.804
City of Friendswood
Review Narrative (Attachment 3)
Date that the JAG application was made available for review by the applicant's governing body:
April 2, 2009
This application was made public and,to the extent of applicable law or established procedure,
an opportunity to comment was provided to citizens and neighborhood or community
organizations on April 6, 2009.
5
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memoriai Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Local Territories
CFD516.804
City of Friendswood
Abstract (400-500 words) (Attachment 4)
Applicant's Name:
City of Friendswood
Title of the project:
VHS-to-Digital In-car Video Conversion Server Purchase
Goals of the project:
Initially, the proposed solution,which establishes a system for digital storage and retrieval of in
car video now manually processed,will enhance communication and data sharing between the
Friendswood Police Department,the Galveston County District Attorney's Office and the Harris
County District Attorney's Office. The quantifiable, immediate benefit realized will be in the
form of increases in cases closed and filed for prosecution.
Description of the strategies to be used:
Improvement of criminal justice systems through advanced technology and automation of
records.
Major Deliverables:
Digital Video System Server, Storage and Distribution System, DVM Backup/Archiving Station,
Solution Configuration,Wireless Access Point and 2.6 Terabytes of extended storage capability.
Coordination plans:
Implementation of the JAG Program in Friendswood will be a cooperative effort among local
and county agencies working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice
system. Services provided by these grant funds will primarily address local law enforcement
initiatives.
6
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program
Grants to Units of Local Territories
CFD516.804
City of Friendswood
Certifications (Attachment 5)
�
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Recovery Act—Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Certification as to Recovery Act Reporting Requirements
On behalf of the applicant entity named below, I certify the following to the Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
I have personally read and reviewed the section entitled "Accountability and
Transparency under the Recovery Act" in the program announcement for the Recovery
Act grant program identified above. I have also read and reviewed section 1512(c) of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), concerning
reporting requirements for grants. I agree that the applicant will comply with the reporting
requirements set forth therein with respect to any grant the applicant may receive under
the Recovery Act grant program identified above.
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification may be subject to criminal
prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice
Program grants, including certifications provided in connection with such grants, are
subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs, and/or by the Department of
Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant entity(that is, the entity
applying directly to the Office of Justice Programs).
Signature of rtifying Official
David J.H.Smith
Printed Name of Certifying Official
Mayor
Title of Certifying Official
City of Friendswood
Full Name of Applicant Entity
April 6,2009
Date
OMB No.1121-0323 14
Approval Expires 9I30/2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Recovery Act—Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program
General Certification as to Requirements for Receipt of Funds
for Infrastructure Investments
On behalf of the applicant State or unit of local government(including tribal government) named
below, I certify the following to the Office of Justice Programs ("OJP"), U.S. Department of
Justice:
I have personally read and reviewed the section entitled "Eligibility" in the program
announcement for the Recovery Act grant program named above. I also have personally
read and reviewed section 1511 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (the"Recovery AcY'), which requires a specific certification prior to receipt of
Recovery Act funds for infrastructure investments.
itial the sfatement that applies:
!` `�The applicant identified below does not intend to use any portion of any
funds received under this Recovery Act grant program for any
infrastructure investment. Shouid this intention change, the applicant will
promptly notify OJP, and (except to the extent, if any, that OJP has given
prior written approval to expend funds to conduct the review and vetting
required by law)will not draw down, obligate, or expend any funds
received under this Recovery Act program for any infrastructure
investment project until section 1511 of the Recovery Act has been
satisfied, and an adequate project-specific certification has been
executed, posted, and submitted to OJP.
The applicant identified below does intend to use some or all of any
funds received under this Recovery Act grant program for one or more
infrastructure investment projects. Except to the extent, if any, that OJP
has given prior written approval to expend funds to conduct the review
and vetting required by law, I agree that the applicant entity will execute,
post, and submit to OJP, prior to obligating, expending, or drawing down
funds for such project, a project-specific certification that satisfies all of
the requirements of section 1511 (including execution by the Governor,
mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate)for each such
infrastructure investment project.
OMB No.1121-0323 15
Approval Expires 9/30/2009
Page 2 of 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
General Certification as to Requirements for Receipt of Funds
for Infrastructure Investments
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification may be subject to criminal
prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice
Program grants, including certifications provided in connection with such grants, are
subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs and/or by the Department of
Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant(that is, the governmental
entity applying directly to the Office of Justice Programs).
ignature of Certifying Official
David J.H.Smith
Printed Name of Certifying Official
Mayor
Title of Certifying Officiai
City of Friendswood
Full Name of Applicant Government Entity
April 6,2009
Date
OMB No.1121-0323 16
Approval Expires 9/30I2009
Assurances Page 1 of 1
NOTE•You must click on the"Acce�t" button at the bottom of the paqe before closing this window
OMB APPROVAL NUMBER
�,� 1121-0140
EXPIRES 06/30/2009
STANDARD ASSURANCES
The Applicant hereby assures and certifies compliance with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and
requirements, including OMB Circulars A-21,A-87,A-102,A-110,A-122,A-133; Ex. Order 12372(intergovernmental review of
federal programs); and 28 C.F.R. pts. 66 or 70 (administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements).The
applicant also specifically assures and certifies that:
1. It has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay any required non-federal share of project cost)to ensure proper planning,
management, and compietion of the project described in this application.
2. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizationai conflict of interest, or personai gain.
3. It will give the awarding agency or the General Accounting Office, through any authorized representative, access
to and the right to examine all paper or electronic records related to the financial assistance.
'4. It will comply with all lawful requirements imposed by the awarding agency, specifically including any applicable
regulations, such as 28 C.F.R. pts. 18, 22, 23, 30, 35, 38,42, 61, and 63, and the award term in 2 C.F.R.§ 175.15
(b).
5. It will assist the awarding agency (if necessary) in assuring compliance with section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. §470), Ex. Order 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),the
Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974(16 U.S.C. §469 a-1 et seq.), and the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969(42 U.S.C. §4321).
6. It wiil comply (and will require any subgrantees or contractors to comply)with any applicable statutorily-imposed
nondiscrimination requirements,which may include the Omnibus Crime Controi and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42
U.S.C. § 3789d); the Victims of Crime Act(42 U.S.C. § 10604(e));The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. §5672(b)); the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C. §2000d); the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 U.S.C. §7 94);the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 U.S.C. § 12131-34); the Education Amendments
of 1972(20 U.S.C. §§1681, 1683, 1685-86); and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. §§6101-07); see Ex.
Order 13279(equal protection of the laws for faith-based and community organizations).
7. If a governmental entity:
a. it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act
of 1970(42 U.S.C. §4601 et seq.),which govern the treatment of persons dispiaced as a result of federal and
federally-assisted programs;and
b. it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-08 and§§7324-28, which limit certain politicai activities
of State or local government employees whose principal employment is in connection with an activity financed
in whole or in part by federal assistance.
Accept
� —
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/displayAssurancesTextAction.st?method=assure&status=N&id=1 3/11/2009
Certifications Page 1 of 2
NOTE•You must click on the"Accept" button at the bottom of the page before closing this window hl>U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT,SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS;AND
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants
should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Acceptance of this form
provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69,"New Restrictions on Lobbying,"2 CFR Part 2867,
"DOJ Implementation of OMB Guidance of Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension,"and 28 CFR Part 83,"Government-
wide Debarment and Suspension,"and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)."The certifications
shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines
to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 69,for persons entering
into a grant or cooperative agreement over$100,000, as defined at 28 CFR Part 69, the applicant certifies that:
(a) 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 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;
(b) 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 Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,"in accordance with its instructions;
(c)The undersigned 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 sub-recipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly.
2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DIRECT RECIPIENT)
As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 2 CFR Part 2867,for prospective
participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 2 CFR Section 2867.20(a):
A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a)Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits
by a State or Federal court,or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application 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 records, 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 had one or more public transactions(Federal, State, or local)
terminated for cause or default.
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this
application.
3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 83, Subpart F,for grantees,as defined at
28 CFR Sections 83.620 and 83.650:
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/displayAssurancesTextAction.st?method=certify&status=N&id=2 3/11/2009
Certifications Page 2 of 2
A.The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession,or use of a
controlied substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about
(1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3)Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(4)The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement
required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph(a)that, as a condition of employment under the grant,the
employee will
(1)Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later
than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e) Notifying the agency, in writing,within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2)from an empioyee or
otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title,to: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,ATTN: Control Desk, 810 7th Street, N.W.,Washington, D.C.20531.
Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
(fl Taking one of the following actions,within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2),with respect to any
employee who is so convicted
(1)Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the
requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such
purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(a), (b), (c), (d),
(e), and (fl.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications.
Accept
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternaUdisplayAssurancesTextAction.st?method=certify&status=N&id=2 3/11/2009
GMS Application#2009-F3587-TX-SB
COPY
Interlocal Governmental Agreement
Between the County of Galveston,the City of Galveston, City of LaMarque, City
of Texas City, City of Hitchcock, City of Friendswood, City of Dickinson, City of Santa Fe
and the City of League City
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Formula Program
This Interlocal Governmental Agreement is entered into in accordance with Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code. It is by and between the County of Galveston, the City of Galveston,
City of LaMarque, City of Texas City, City of Hitchcock, City of Friendswood, City of
Dickinson, City of Santa Fe and the City of League City. Its purpose is to agree to apply for the
joint allocation of the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of
$623,245.
Whereas,the County of Galveston, acting on behalf of itself and the other parties, has
under joint application No: 2009-F3587-TX-SB applied for and agreed to act as fiscal agent for
the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of$623,245;
and
Whereas, each of the parties finds that the performance of this Agreement is in their best
interest, that the undertaking of this Agreement will benefit the public, and that the equal
division of the JAG award fairly compensates each party for the services or functions they are to
render; and
Now, Therefore,the Parties Agree as Follows:
Section 1.
County, as fiscal agent, agrees,within 45 days of the date of receipt of the Recovery JAG funds
in the amount of$623,245 to forward to the Cities their respective share of the grant award. The
County will retain the balance of the funds.
Section 2.
The funds each party receives will be used for the purposes set forth in the Program Narrative
attached hereto as Attachment 1.
Section 3.
Each party to this Agreement will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under
this agreement and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of
the services by the other party. But, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to waive the
Joint Recovery JAG application
GMS Application#2009-F3587-TX-SB �
doctrine of sovereign or other form of immunity of any party. Nor shall this Agreement be
construed to be for the benefit of or create any rights in any party not a signatory hereto.
Section 4.
The parties do not intend to create any obligations express or implied other than those set out
herein.
Executed effective this day of , 2009.
County of Galveston Attest:
James D.Yarbrough Mary Ann Daigle
County Judge County Clerk
City of Texas City Attest:
Matthew T. Doyle Pam Lawrence
Mayor City Secretary
City of Galveston Attest:
Lyda Ann Thomas Barbara Lawrence
Mayor City Secretary
City of LaMarque Attest:
Sill Charbonneau David G Pennington
Mayor City Secretary
Joint Recovery JAG application
.���..��...���.. ������.�.�..��
� GMS Application#2009-F3587-TX-SB
City of Hitchcock Attest:
Lee A Sanders Rose Marie Theiler
Mayor City Secretary
City of Friendswood Attest:
.�oF FR�ENps`L
�•��- � o
avid ith Melinda K. Welsh
Mayor Deputy City Secretary����a9 * *
cf�d,�r� oF ���Py
City of Dickinson Attest:
Julie Masters Carol L.McLemore
Mayor City Secretary
City of Santa Fe Attest:
Ralph Stenzel Janet L Davis
Mayor City Secretary
City of League City Attest:
Toni Randall Barbara F. Long
Mayor City Secretary
Joint Recovery JAG application