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R-09-04-09-11D2 - 4/9/2009RESOLUTION NO. R -09-04-09-11D2 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, has grant funds available to cities for various law enforcement projects, and WHEREAS, grant funds are available through the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to make application for the available funds for the purchase of audio/video surveillance equipment and tracking devices, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City various documents in the application packet for the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, a copy of said Application being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 9th day of April, 2009. ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: SARA WHITE, City Secretary O:\WDOX\RESOLUTI\R90409D2.DOC/rmc 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 Certifying Official Printed Name of Certifying Official Title of Certifying Official Full Name of Applicant Entity Date OMB No. 1121-0323 Approval Expires 9/30/2009 EXHIBIT 14 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 Act"), which requires a specific certification prior to receipt of Recovery Act funds for infrastructure investments. Initial the statement 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. Should 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 Approval Expires 9/30/2009 15 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. have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant (that is, the governmental entity applying directly to the Office of Justice Programs). Signature of Certifying Official Printed Name of Certifying Official Title of Certifying Official Full Name of Applicant Govemment Entity Date OMB No. 1121-0323 Approval Expires 9/30/2009 16 Review Narrative • The JAG application was made available for review by City Council on April 9, 2009. • The application was made public and an opportunity to comment was provided to citizens and neighborhood or community organizations on April 9, 2009. ABSTRACT City of Round Rock, Round Rock Police Department Project Title: Reduce Crime Project Goal: The goal of this grant is to supply equipment to the Criminal Investigations Division to help reduce crime through surveillance and tracking of suspected terrorists or criminals. Project Strategy: Expand the Police Department's ability to conduct surveillance and tracking operations. Major Deliverables: Purchase of equipment. Coordination Plans: N/A 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: 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 controlled 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 employee 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; (f) 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 (f). As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications. Program Narrative L U = CD ca -0 •) ca U .2 .. O U, v) ,Q -p = U — L 9 O • 1:3C 3 Q 1— 0 _c O Q) o 0 E L v) — Q -t5 d) 0_ v) a) c Q c = c u) , O v) a) t • v) E Q H - as c Q o v; 8 2 .( > c L U 0 •E 2 v) .L 0) to c 0 c (a OL "O }, O c c co co ca • L Q =a) Q) O ) 0 c c N c O c° O Q2 Q O O U E •- E T O o L aU m o co N a) cn= • -p CZ) c • _ U O) • o a) = co = c co O O) CC >, O 0_ TU N O Q. c O) L 2O O E 9- U C ca O Y co c c cn Es 12 To (13 O-0E(n 0) a) .? c U V) ca '- • ++ 0)O Q) WO) U Q) O U "� (a > E O• > O a) c a) La CI Cu cn—� Q3 L0_ ca -n = a. '5 U o c 1-a) •� 0) ca o ( c c_c Za) Z Y o a) Y ♦,U = U ca 13 • _ (a, +_ L - 0 ca a H m . - I— H . Project Total: $54000 NOTE: You must click on the "Accept" button at the bottom of the page before closing this window STANDARD ASSURANCES OMB APPROVAL NUMBER 1121-0140 EXPIRES 06/30/2009 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 completion 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 organizational conflict of interest, or personal 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 will comply (and will require any subgrantees or contractors to comply) with any applicable statutorily - imposed nondiscrimination requirements, which may include the Omnibus Crime Control 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 displaced 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 political 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. DATE: April 1, 2009 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — April 9, 2009 ITEM: 11D2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute various required documents in the application packet for the Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year 2010 — 2011 in the amount of $54,000. Department: Police Department Staff Person: Bryan Williams, Chief of Police Tim Ryle, Assistant Chief of Police Justification: This program is aimed at targeting criminal activity through the use of audio/video surveillance equipment as well as tracking devices to reduce crime. This will provide a safe environment by promoting a high quality, cost-efficient public safety program with the purchase of capital items not currently budgeted through the normal budget process Funding: Cost: $0.00 Source of funds: N/A Outside Resources: N/A Background Information: The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is funding applications under the Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the landmark American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Recovery Act"). As one of its many elements, the Recovery Act provides the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) with funding for grants to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement (including support for hiring), to combat violence against women, to fight Internet crimes against children, to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to assist victims of crime, and to support youth mentoring. Specifically, under this solicitation, BJA will be making awards to assist state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. Public Comment: N/A EXECUTED DOCUMENT FOLLOWS f Page 1 of 2 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION Application Non -Construction 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier 5.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name City of Round Rock Organizational Unit City of Round Rock - Round Rock Police Department Address 221 E. Main Round Rock, Texas 78664-3227 Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application White, Richard (512) 218-5500 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) 74-6017485 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT Municipal 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION New 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY Bureau of Justice Assistance 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 16.804 CFDA Recovery Act - Justice Assistance Grants - TITLE: Localities 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT Provide a safe environment by promoting a high-quality, cost-efficient public safety program with the purchase of capital items not currently budgeted through the normal budget process. 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT The areas affected by this project are the City of Round Rock as well as cities accessible by way of Interstate Highway 35. Audio/video surveillance equipment as well as tracking devices will allow officers to reduce crime within the city as well as crimes involving human trafficking, drug trafficking, etc. taking place via the Interstate Highway. 13. PROPOSED PROJECT Start Date: March 01, 2009 End Date: February 28, 2013 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF a. Applicant b. Project TX31 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO 1 https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationReview.do?print=yes 3/20/2009 Federal $54,000 Applicant $0 State $0 Local $0 Other $0 Page 2 of 2 REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? This preapplication/application was made available to the state executive order 12372 process for review on 04/09/2009 Program Income $0 TOTAL $54,000 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? N 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN 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 ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED. I Close Window j https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationReview.do?print=yes 3/20/2009 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 Certifying Official Printed Name of Certifying Official ate' Titlee ofd rtifying Officiial, 12-41-oP Full Narrte of Applicant Entity Date 9, WOO OMB No. 1121-0323 Approval Expires 9/30/2009 -opt-nit o 14 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 theprogram 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 Act"), which requires a specific certification prior to receipt of Recovery Act funds for infrastructure investments. Initial the statement 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. Should 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 Govemor, mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate) for each such infrastructure investment project. OMB No. 1121-0323 Approval Expires 9/30/2009 15 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). )evt /L--- — Signature of Certifying Official Nem1V19 C Vv Printed Name of Certifying Official fvt 4,y_ Title of Certilving Official Applicant Government Entity OMB No. 1121-0323 Approval Expires 9/30/2009 16