R-02-07-25-14D2 - 7/25/2002RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 07- 25 -14D2
WHEREAS, the Texas Historical Commission has grant funds
available from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park
Service, through the Certified Local Government program, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to make application for grant
funds to provide financial assistance for the continued development of
Round Rock's historic districts, 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 a Grant Contract with the Texas Historical
Commission for the above- described grant, a copy of said Grant Contract
being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein.
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 25th day of July, 200
A EST:
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secret
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City of Round Rock, Texas
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TEXAS
HISTORICAL
COMMISSION
The State Agency for Historic Preservation
I. PARTIES
II. PURPOSE
EXHIBIT
nAa
GRANT CONTRACT
RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR
JOHN L. NAU, HI, CI-IAIRMAN
F. LAWERENCE OAKS, EXECITrWE DIRECTOR
The parties to this contract are the Texas Historical Commission, an agency of the State of
Texas, hereinafter referred to as Commission; and the City of Round Rock hereinafter referred
to as Contractor.
This contract is entered into pursuant to a grant made to the Commission for Fiscal Year 2002,
by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under the provisions of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, P.L. 89 -665 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470 f). This grant is
made for the purpose of funding a project or projects to be undertaken by the Contractor as a
participant in the Certified Local Government program.
IIT. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
The following services are to be provided within the contract period on a schedule to be agreed
upon by the parties to this contract. However, the services designated with specific deadlines
must comply with those deadlines.
The Contractor shall undertake and complete the project and/or projects as set out in the
Approved Project Notification (with detailed budget) and attached Environmental Certification
(Attachment A). Products developed under this agreement must conform to the expectations of
the Commission and the Project Proposal, as stipulated in Attachment B.
Project personnel employed by the Contractor shall meet the Standards for Professional
Qualifications as outlined in 36 CFR 61 (Attachment C), and be employed by competitive
procurement. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful
discrimination in federally- assisted programs on the basis of race, color, and/or national origin.
Therefore the Contractor must sign DI Form 1350 (Attachment D) and return signed form to the
Commission with this contract. In all cases the person(s) employed by the Contractor to
complete the work specified in this contract must meet with the approval of the Commission.
The professional staff hired must also attend an orientation session with the Commission's
National Register staff prior to commencing work.
IV. AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT
The total amount of this contract shall not exceed $5,000.00. The Commission shall reimburse
the Contractor exclusively from U.S. Department of the Interior grant -in -aid funds for historic
preservation (Certified Local Government), and this contract is subject to the availability
of those funds.
P.O. BOX 12276 • AUSTIN, TX 78711 -2276 • 512/463 -6100 • FAX 512/475-4872 • TDD 1- 800/735-2989
www.thc.state.tx.us
V. DOCUMENTATION AND PAYMENT
Contractor may submit to the Commission, for its approval, a properly completed invoice for
services rendered in compliance with all requirements of the contract. Contractor will provide
invoices to the Commission as costs are incurred and work is completed, but not more frequently
than monthly. Upon the receipt and approval of invoices from the Contractor, the Commission
shall authorize payments to the Contractor up to the total grant sum as specified in the Grant
Award letter. Such payments shall be made as requested for services actually rendered, or if
mutually agreed, in one lump sum upon completion and approval of all the requirements set forth
in this agreement. It is further agreed that a sum not to exceed 25% of the total granted sum will
be retained by the Commission until all stipulated materials and properly documented
reimbursement requests are submitted by the Contractor. Within thirty (30) days of the
Commission's receipt of Contractor's authorized invoice for services rendered, the Commission
shall pay the Contractor the authorized amount.
Subject to the limitations of the contract, the Commission's payments will be made in
accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
VI. PERIOD
This contract shall commence on January 1, 2002 and shall terminate on April 30, 2003. It is
further agreed that all materials stipulated in Attachment A and B and all reimbursement requests
shall be submitted to the Commission by May 31, 2003.
This contract may be extended to 90 days at the option of the Texas Historical Commission.
VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The contractor is a Texas Municipal Corporation. It is not an agency of the State of Texas. It is
expressly understood and agreed that any subcontractor is an independent contractor and not an
employee of the Texas Historical Commission. The contractor or any subcontractor shall not be
considered the agent, the servant, or the employee of the Commission for any
purpose whatsoever.
VIII. OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCTS OF THIS CONTRACT
All material, concepts and products produced, developed or conceived by the Contractor during
or arising out of the contract shall remain the property of the Commission. The Contractor shall
have an unrestricted right to use any or all materials so produced, developed, or conceived at no
additional cost; in addition, 3 copies of all publications and videos are to be supplied to the
Commission before final reimbursement is made. All materials published, printed, or used for
public distribution funded in whole or in part by the this grant shall note the following
on the materials:
This project was funded in part through a Certified Local Government Grant from the National
Park Service, U.S Department of the Interior, as administered by the Texas
Historical Commission.
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The contents and opinions, however, do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the
Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products
constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior.
This program receives Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S.
Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally
Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who
believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated
by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S.
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington,
D.C. 20013-7127.
IX. TERMINATION
Either party to this contract may terminate by giving seven days written notice to the other party.
In the event notice of termination is given, all work by contractor shall cease and no amount shall
be paid by Commission for work performed following receipt of notice of termination by
Contractor. Contractor shall be paid for all work performed prior to the notice of termination in
accordance with the terms of the contract. Final invoices shall be submitted to Commission not
later than 30 days following the date of termination of this contract.
X. APPLICABLE LAWS
This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas and the rules and policies of the Commission.
XI. AUDIT
The Commission may audit the Contractor's records to verify the costs or expenses incurred in
the performance of this contract or may, at its option, require an audit of the Contractor's records
by an independent accounting firm, at Contractor's expense, or by Federal auditors to verify
costs or expenses incurred in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall keep accurate
financial records available for audit three years from Project End Date. In addition to the terms
detailed in this Agreement, all federal requirements governing grants (Office of Management and
Budget Circulars A -87 or A -122, A -102 or A -110, A -133, and A -128) are applicable.
XII. ATTACHMENTS
The following documents are included in and shall be a part of this contract for all purposes:
Attachment A: Approved Project Notification and attached Environmental Certification
Attachment B: Expected Products
Attachment C: Standards for Professional Qualifications
Attachment D: DI form 1350
Attachment E: Grant Award Letter
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This contract is the entire agreement between the parties. Any changes, deletions, extensions, or
amendments to this contract shall be in writing and signed by both parties to the contract. Any
other attempted changes, including oral modifications, written notices that have not been signed
by both parties, or other modifications of any type, shall be invalid. In some cases, adjustment of
the contractual requirements may be necessary pursuant to recommendations by the Certified
Local Government Program, Texas Historical Commission, with the approval of the U.S.
Department of the Interior.
The terms of this contract are accepted by the parties to the contract. Persons signing are
expressly authorized to obligate the parties to the terms of this contract.
Texas Historical Commission
by:
Signature
F. Lawerence Oaks, Executive Director
Typed Name and Title Typed Name and Title
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
by:
Signature
Joe H. Thrash, Assistant Attorney General
Typed Name and Title
Date
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Contractor
by:
Signature
Date
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TYPE: NEW X REVISION
PRE - DEVELOPMENT:
YES NO X
2. FEDERAL MATCHING SHARE:
DONOR: Subgrantee
SOURCE: City of Round Rock
KIND: In -Kind
AMOUNT: $5000
PROJECT NOTIFICATION - ROUND ROCK
TITLE: Preservation Plan GRANT NUMBER: 48- 02- 17574.024
AREA (COUNTIES) AFFECTED BY PROJECT: TOTAL PROJECT COST: $20000
Williamson, Travis FEDERAL SHARE: $5000
NONFEDERAL SHARE: $15000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(S): STATE CONTACT PERSON:
1. SUBGRANTEE: City of Round Rock
City Planning Department
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Susan Brennan 512.218.5425
3. BUDGET: (Funding for this project is offered on a matching ration of 60% provided by the
Commission and at least 40% provided by the Contractor)
IN KIND MATCH FEDERAL TOTAL
Project Leader $5000 $5000 $10000
Commission Chair $500 $500
Office Manager $500 $500
Site Planner / Landscape Architect $8000 $8000
Printing/Copying $1000 $1000
Total $15000 $5000 $20000
4. PURPOSE: Historic preservation district plan — Southwest district
5. BEGINNING AND END DATES: January 1, 2002 — May 31, 2003
6. No program income will be generated.
7. An Environmental Certification is attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Based upon a review of the application, proposal narrative, and the supporting documentation
contained in the application, it has been determined that the proposed Historic Preservation Fund
project, preservation plan for the City of Round Rock, meets the criteria for categorical
exclusion under 516 DM 6. (You must indicate the appropriate categorical exclusion from those
listed in Section A.4 of Chapter 11 of the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual.)
A.4.a(1 - 11): A.4.b.(1,2,9); A.4.c.(1 -12); A.4.f.(1 -3,9): A.4.g.(1.6).
Applicable Categorical Exclusion [give number of exclusion from Section A.4. of Chapter 11
[e.g.,A.4.c(6)]
F. Lawerence Oaks, Executive Director Date
Title
I Concur:
Grant Awarding Official Date
National Park Service
ATTACHMENT B
EXPECTED PRODUCTS OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT
Diverse preservation activities may result in publications in order to reach a wide audience.
Activities in this category include preparation and publication of preservation plans, historic
structures reports or feasibility studies; development of walking or driving tours of historic areas;
production of brochures, pamphlets or videotapes promoting local history and properties;
establishment of local marker programs; or preparation of design guidelines. Educational
activities such as preservation workshops, conferences, or training for staff and review board
members are also eligible for funding. Projects must conform to the following guidelines:
Local historic and/or archeological resources must be adequately represented. The full
diversity of resources should address geographic and temporal ranges. All textual matter should
reflect the broad pattems of local history.
Design review projects must include charts or outlines of the review process. Graphics
illustrating design expectations should be included. Standard architectural terminology should be
employed, with a glossary of terms or list of definitions included.
Graphics must clearly represent resources from the local community. Where applicable, the text
and graphics must accurately reflect the attached U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
References should indicate avenues of further research or resources for assistance.
Planning documents must establish a set of goals and objectives with target dates for
completion. Ideally, responsibility for specific tasks should be assigned to specific personnel.
Maps and clear identification of resource locations should be provided.
Adequate recognition must be provided in all publications. Photographs and drawings should be
credited to the artist or lender. The local government's involvement must be adequately
acknowledged. Recognition, as detailed below, must be afforded the CLG program, the Texas
Historical Commission, and the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Language acknowledging nondiscrimination practices, as detailed below, must be included.
Publications addressing several potential audiences must adequately reflect the community's
preservation program.
This project was funded in part through a Certified Local Government grant from the National
Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, as administered by the Texas Historical
Commission.
ATTACHMENT C
STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
To insure that appropriate historical, architectural, archeological and cultural properties are
identified for public benefit through grant -in -aid assistance, the following minimal professional
standards for historical, architectural and archeological documentation have been established by
the Preservation Assistance Division of the National Park Service. Persons supervising grant
projects must be professionally qualified in accordance with 36 CFR 61 as follows:
Appendix A to Part 61
— Professional Qualifications Standards
In the following definitions, a year of full -time professional experience need not consist of a
continuous year of full -time work but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full -time or
part-time work adding up to the equivalent of a year of full -time experience.
(a) History. The minimum professional qualifications in history are a graduate degree in history
or closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field plus one of the
following:
(1) At least two years of full -time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation or
other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historical organization or
agency, museum, or other professional institution; or
(2) Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly
knowledge in the field of history.
(b) Archeology. The minimum professional qualifications in archeology are a graduate degree in
archeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus:
(1) At least one year of full -time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in
archeological research, administration or management;
(2) At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American
archeology; and
(3) Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archeology shall have
at least one year of full -time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of
archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archeology shall
(more)
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
TITLE
APPLICANT /ORGANIZATION
DATE SUBMITTED
APPLICANT /ORGANIZATION MAILING ADDRESS
BUREAU OF OFFICE EXTENDING ASSISTANCE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
CIVIL RIGHTS ASSURANCE
As the authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant agrees that, as a condition to receiving
any Federal financial assistance from the Department of the Interior, it will comply with all Federal laws relating to
nondiscrimination. These laws include are not limited to: (a) Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-
1), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap (c) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, handicap or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY
GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement.
THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not
received or benefited from Federal financial assistance.
If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended
to the Applicant by the Department, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such
property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose of which the
Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits.
If any personal property is so provided, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which it
retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the
period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended by the Department.
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans,
contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant by
the Department, including installment payments after such date on account of applicants for Federal financial .
assistance which were approved before such date.
The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the
representations and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United States shall have the right to seek judicial
enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and
sub - recipients and the person whose signature appears below who is authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of
the Applicant.
Fiscal Year
FY:
FY:
FY:
FY:
FY:
TOTAL
Grant
Funding
$5,000
Required
City Match
$15,000
(in -kind)
TOTAL
20,o00
Grant Amount:
Grant
FTEs:
Grant Match:
$5,000
$15,000 (in - kind)
r APPLICATION /PROPOSAL REVIEW (GAPR)
This form must be completed and presented to Department Leadership for review prior to:
a) the submission of a grant application;
b) the acceptance of a grant;
c) the renewal of a grant; or,
d) a change in the budgeted amount of the grant
Following review by Departmental Leadership, this form should be submitted to the City Budget
Supervisor (499 -2869) for Budget Office Approval.
The GAPR form is due to the Budget Office for approval at least three (3) working days prior to
the grant application due date or any City Council - related deadline.
If a grant application requires prior City Council approval to submit, this form should be completed
by the department and submitted with the Council Action requesting approval to apply and the
"Request for Finance Approval° form. If a grant is awarded, a copy of this GAPR should be
submitted with the Council Action requesting authorization to accept the grant and the 'Request
for Finance Approval" form.
NOTE: NO GRANT APPLICATION, RENEWAL, OR INCREASE IN GRANT FUNDING WILL
BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF THIS FORM.
Grantor
National Parks Service
(administered by the Texas Historical Commission)
Grant
Title:
Certified Local Government Grant
PROGRAM BUDGET
Please complete the sentences listed below by filling out the boxes:
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TERM YEAR
MONTH /DAY/YEAR
THROUGH
MONTH /DAY/YEAR
Year One:
January 1, 2002
Through
April 30, 2003
Year Two:
Through
Year Three:
Through
Year Four:
Through
Year Five:
Through
This is the (list year):
2002 -
2003
of a (iistyea)
2002 -
2003
Grant.
This Grant will be appropriated in FY: 2002 - 2003
Other In -Kind Match Provided: $ 15,000 (in kind)
Total Program Budget $ 20 000
Proposed Positions (FTE's) to be Funded:
[Indicate Title(s) and Status (regular/temporary). Please add rows if number is
insufficient ]
Should we subcontract? If so, why? No
This grant proposal/application is a: _X_New Grant
Revision
Type of Funds: _ Federal X Federal Pass - Through _ State _ Private /Other
Funding Source:
GRANT TERM DATES
Collaborations with other Agencies/Departments:
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Renewal Grant
List the Departmental Goal or Strategy that will be supported by this grant (as included in the
Approved Budget Document):
Planning Departmental Goal: Prepare development or redevelopment area plans for portions of
the City where exceptional opportunity for economic expansion exists.
TITLE
STATUS (Reg./Ternp.)
Estimated Cost
1 s
Please see attached project notification form with
project breakdown.
3 .
TOTAL:
This is the (list year):
2002 -
2003
of a (iistyea)
2002 -
2003
Grant.
This Grant will be appropriated in FY: 2002 - 2003
Other In -Kind Match Provided: $ 15,000 (in kind)
Total Program Budget $ 20 000
Proposed Positions (FTE's) to be Funded:
[Indicate Title(s) and Status (regular/temporary). Please add rows if number is
insufficient ]
Should we subcontract? If so, why? No
This grant proposal/application is a: _X_New Grant
Revision
Type of Funds: _ Federal X Federal Pass - Through _ State _ Private /Other
Funding Source:
GRANT TERM DATES
Collaborations with other Agencies/Departments:
Page 2
Renewal Grant
List the Departmental Goal or Strategy that will be supported by this grant (as included in the
Approved Budget Document):
Planning Departmental Goal: Prepare development or redevelopment area plans for portions of
the City where exceptional opportunity for economic expansion exists.
A
If this grant project's goals and objectives are reached, the Department will request
funding from the General Fund to continue the program if grant funding ends.
B
This grant - funded project is considered a baseline program that must be continued
with or without grant funding.
C
This grant - funded project is not considered a baseline program that must be
continued with or without grant funding.
D.
X
This one -time grant- funded project intended to cease at the grant -term end. No
other funding will be requested from alternative grant sources or General Fund
dollars
E
If this grant- funded project's performance (for in the example of a pilot or
demonstration grant) indicates the need for the Department to apply for follow -up
grant funding, the project may require supplemental funding from the General
Fund to cover the cost of the follow -up project.
F.
Other:
Associated Program /Program Objective:
PLANNED PERFORMANCE MEASURES (List Maior Three)):
1. Enhance Round Rock's historic districts to preserve their identity.
2. Develop long term goals for the city's historic districts in an effort to promote their economic viability.
3. Develop architectural, building articulation, site -plan, and streetscaping standards to enhance overall city appearance.
Brief description of proposed grant program:
The grant awards Round Rock $5,000 in Certified Local Government funds. The
CLG program receives funds from the National Parks Service and is administered
by the Texas Historical Commission. The grant will be used to fund a land use
inventory and existing structure review for the southwest section of the downtown.
The inventory will form the basis for a future district plan for this area. This
district, which already has several historically designated structures in it, is
characterized by a mixture of low scale residential and commercial development.
The district plan will include design guidelines for new infill properties,
streetscaping standards, recommendations for future zoning, and recommendations
for additional historic designations. The award contract will terminate on April 30,
2003.
Contingency Plan if Grant Funding Discontinued (Check Appropriate Box, or Detail in
"Other."):
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Dept. Director Review / Approva
Budget/Accounting Supervisor Review /Approv
Finance Director Review /Approval:
DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW /APPROVAL
(To be completed by the submitting Department)
ate: 7 - y - O �.
Date Application Due (if ApplicabJ): N J /1 Date Forwarded: ji,(1 1 Zoo Z
CITY BUDGET OFFICE REVIEW APPROVAL /
(To be completed by the City Budget Office)
Date Received: Date Approved /Disapproved:
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Date: 7/2- -o2—
Date:
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TITLE: Preservation Plan GRANT NUMBER: 48 -02- 17574.024
AREA (COUNTIES) AFFECTED BY PROJECT: TOTAL PROJECT COST: $20000
Williamson, Travis FEDERAL SHARE: $5000
NONFEDERAL SHARE: $15000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(S): STATE CONTACT PERSON:
TYPE: NEW X REVISION
PRE - DEVELOPMENT:
YES _ NO X
PROJECT NOTIFICATION - ROUND ROCK
1. SUBGRANTEE: City of Round Rock
City Planning Department
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
2. FEDERAL MATCHING SHARE:
DONOR: Subgrantee
SOURCE: City of Round Rock
KIND: In -Kind
AMOUNT: 55000
4. PURPOSE: Historic preservation district plan - Southwest district
5. BEGINNING AND END DATES; January 1, 2002 - May 31, 2003
6. No program income will be generated.
7. An Environmental Certification is attached.
Susan Brennan 512.218.5425
3. BUDGET: (Funding for this project is offered on a matching ration of 60% provided by the
Commission and at least 40% provided by the Contractor)
IN KIND MATCH FEDERAL TOTAL
Project Leader $5000 $5000 $10000
Commission Chair $500 $500
Office Manager $500 $500
Site Planner/ Landscape Architect 58000 $8000
Printing/Copying $1000 51000
Total $15000 55000 520000
DATE: July 19, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — July 25, 2002
ITEM: 14.D.2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant
Contract with the Texas Historical Commission for Certified Local
Government funds.
Resource: Joe Vining, Planning Director
History: The attached contract awards Round Rock $5,000 in Certified Local Government
funds. The CLG program receives funds from the National Parks Service and is
administered by the Texas Historical Commission. The grant will be used to fund
a land use inventory and existing structure review for the southwest section of the
downtown. The inventory will form the basis for a future district plan for this
area. This district, which already has several historically designated structures in
it, is characterized by a mixture of low scale residential and commercial
development. The district plan will include design guidelines for new infill
properties, streetscaping standards, recommendations for future zoning, and
recommendations for additional historic designations. The award contract will
terminate on April 30, 2003.
Funding
Cost: Grant funds received: $5,000 - Estimated local in -kind to be provided: $15,000
Source of Funds: National Parks Service (administered by the Texas Historical
Commission)
Outside Resources: N/A
Benefit: The development of a district plan containing design guidelines for new infill
properties as well as recommendations for future zoning will serve as the basis for a
new overlay zoning district to protect the unique characteristics of this area.
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: Planning and Community Development Department
TEXAS
HISTORICAL
COMMISSION
The State Agency for Historic Preservation
I. PARTIES
II. PURPOSE
III. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
GRANT CONTRACT
RICK PERRY, GOVERNORv 0
JOHN L. NAU, III, CHAIRMAN
F. LAWERENCE OAKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The parties to this contract are the Texas Historical Commission, an agency of the State of
Texas, hereinafter referred to as Commission; and the City of Round Rock hereinafter referred
to as Contractor.
This contract is entered into pursuant to a grant made to the Commission for Fiscal Year 2002,
by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under the provisions of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, P.L. 89 -665 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 470 f). This grant is
made for the purpose of funding a project or projects to be undertaken by the Contractor as a
participant in the Certified Local Government program.
The following services are to be provided within the contract period on a schedule to be agreed
upon by the parties to this contract. However, the services designated with specific deadlines
must comply with those deadlines.
The Contractor shall undertake and complete the project and/or projects as set out in the
Approved Project Notification (with detailed budget) and attached Environmental Certification
(Attachment A). Products developed under this agreement must conform to the expectations of
the Commission and the Project Proposal, as stipulated in Attachment B.
Project personnel employed by the Contractor shall meet the Standards for Professional
Qualifications as outlined in 36 CFR 61 (Attachment C), and be employed by competitive
procurement. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful
discrimination in federally- assisted programs on the basis of race, color, and/or national origin.
Therefore the Contractor must sign DI Form 1350 (Attachment D) and return signed form to the
Commission with this contract. In all cases the person(s) employed by the Contractor to
complete the work specified in this contract must meet with the approval of the Commission.
The professional staff hired must also attend an orientation session with the Commission's
National Register staff prior to commencing work.
IV. AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT
The total amount of this contract shall not exceed $5,000.00. The Commission shall reimburse
the Contractor exclusively from U.S. Department of the Interior grant -in -aid funds for historic
preservation (Certified Local Government), and this contract is subject to the availability
of those funds.
P.O. BOX 12276 • AUSTIN, TX 78711 -2276 • 512/463.6100 • FAX 512/475.4872 • TDD 1 -800 /735 -2989
www.thc.state.tx.us
PIP
V. DOCUMENTATION AND PAYMENT
Contractor may submit to the Commission, for its approval, a properly completed invoice for
services rendered in compliance with all requirements of the contract. Contractor will provide
invoices to the Commission as costs are incurred and work is completed, but not more frequently
than monthly. Upon the receipt and approval of invoices from the Contractor, the Commission
shall authorize payments to the Contractor up to the total grant sum as specified in the Grant
Award letter. Such payments shall be made as requested for services actually rendered, or if
mutually agreed, in one lump sum upon completion and approval of all the requirements set forth
in this agreement. It is further agreed that a sum not to exceed 25% of the total granted sum will
be retained by the Commission until all stipulated materials and properly documented
reimbursement requests are submitted by the Contractor. Within thirty (30) days of the " —
Commission's receipt of Contractor's authorized invoice for services rendered, the Commission
shall pay the Contractor the authorized amount.
Subject to the limitations of the contract, the Commission's payments will be made in
accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
VI. PERIOD
This contract shall commence on January 1, 2002 and shall terminate on April 30, 2003. It is
further agreed that all materials stipulated in Attachment A and B and all reimbursement requests
shall be submitted to the Commission by May 31, 2003.
This contract may be extended to 90 days at the option of the Texas Historical Commission.
VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The contractor is a Texas Municipal Corporation. It is not an agency of the State of Texas. It is
expressly understood and agreed that any subcontractor is an independent contractor and not an
employee of the Texas Historical Commission. The contractor or any subcontractor shall not be
considered the agent, the servant, or the employee of the Commission for any
purpose whatsoever.
VIII. OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCTS OF THIS CONTRACT
All material, concepts and products produced, developed or conceived by the Contractor during
or arising out of the contract shall remain the property of the Commission. The Contractor shall
have an unrestricted right to use any or all materials so produced, developed, or conceived at no
additional cost; in addition, 3 copies of all publications and videos are to be supplied to the
Commission before final reimbursement is made. All materials published, printed, or used for
public distribution funded in whole or in part by the this grant shall note the following
on the materials:
This project was funded in part through a Certified Local Government Grant from the National
Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, as administered by the Texas
Historical Commission.
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The contents and opinions, however, do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the
Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products
constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior.
This program receives Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S.
Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally
Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who
believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated
by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S.
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington,
D.0 20013 -7127.
IX. TERMINATION
Either party to this contract may terminate by giving seven days written notice to the other party.
In the event notice of termination is given, all work by contractor shall cease and no amount shall
be paid by Commission for work performed following receipt of notice of termination by
Contractor. Contractor shall be paid for all work performed prior to the notice of termination in
accordance with the terms of the contract. Final invoices shall be submitted to Commission not
later than 30 days following the date of termination of this contract.
X. APPLICABLE LAWS
This contract shall be govemed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas and the rules and policies of the Commission.
XI. AUDIT
The Commission may audit the Contractor's records to verify the costs or expenses incurred in
the performance of this contract or may, at its option, require an audit of the Contractor's records
by an independent accounting firm, at Contractor's expense, or by Federal auditors to verify
costs or expenses incurred in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall keep accurate
financial records available for audit three years from Project End Date. In addition to the terms
detailed in this Agreement, all federal requirements governing grants (Office of Management and
Budget Circulars A -87 or A -122, A -102 or A -110, A -133, and A -128) are applicable.
XII. ATTACHMENTS
The following documents are included in and shall be a part of this contract for all purposes:
Attachment A: Approved Project Notification and attached Environmental Certification
Attachment B: Expected Products
Attachment C: Standards for Professional Qualifications
Attachment D: DI form 1350
Attachment E: Grant Award Letter
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This contract is the entire agreement between the parties. Any changes, deletions, extensions, or
amendments to this contract shall be in writing and signed by both parties to the contract. Any
other attempted changes, including oral modifications, written notices that have not been signed
by both parties, or other modifications of any type, shall be invalid. In some cases, adjustment of
the contractual requirements may be necessary pursuant to recommendations by the Certified
Local Govemment Program, Texas Historical Commission, with the approval of the U.S.
Department of the Interior.
The terms of this contract are accepted by the parties to the contract. Persons signing are
expressly authorized to obligate the parties to the terms of this contract.
Texas Historical Commission Contractor
bv:
Signature
F. Lawerence Oaks, Executive Director
Typed Name and Title Typed Name and Title
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
by:
Signature
Joe H. Thrash. Assistant Attomey General
Typed Name and Title
Date
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Date
Nyle Maxwell, Mayor
July 25, 2002
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PROJECT NOTIFICATION - ROUND ROCK
TITLE: Preservation Plan GRANT NUMBER: 48 -02- 17574.024
AREA (COUNTIES) AFFECTED BY PROJECT: TOTAL PROJECT COST: $20000
Williamson, Travis FEDERAL SHARE: $5000
NONFEDERAL SHARE: $15000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(S): STATE CONTACT PERSON:
TYPE: NEW X REVISION
PRE - DEVELOPMENT:
YES _ NO X
1. SUBGRANTEE: City of Round Rock
City Planning Department
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
2. FEDERAL MATCHING SHARE:
DONOR: Subgrantee
SOURCE: City of Round Rock
KIND: In -Kind
AMOUNT: 85000
4. PURPOSE: Historic preservation district plan — Southwest district
5. BEGINNING AND END DATES: January 1, 2002 — May 31, 2003
6. No program income will be generated.
7. An Environmental Certification is attached.
Susan Brennan 512.218.5425
3. BUDGET: (Funding for this project is offered on a matching ration of 60% provided by the
Commission and at least 40% provided by the Contractor)
IN KIND MATCH FEDERAL TOTAL
Project Leader $5000 $5000 $10000
Commission Chair 8500 8500
Office Manager $500 $500
Site Planner/ Landscape Architect $8000 $8000
Printing/Copying $1000 $1000
Total $15000 $5000 $20000
I Concur:
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Based upon a review of the application, proposal narrative, and the supporting documentation
contained in the application, it has been determined that the proposed Historic Preservation Fund
project, preservation plan for the City of Round Rock, meets the criteria for categorical
exclusion under 516 DM 6. (You must indicate the appropriate categorical exclusion from those
listed in Section A.4 of Chapter 11 of the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual.)
A.4.a(1 -11): A.4.b.(1,2,9); A.4.c.(1 -12)• A.4.f.(1 -3,9): A.4.g.(1,6).
Applicable Categorical Exclusion [give number of exclusion from Section A.4. of Chapter 11
[e.g.,A.4.c(6)]
F. Lawerence Oaks, Executive Director Date
Title / Date
Grant Awarding Official Date
National Park Service
7/25/02
ATTACHMENT B
EXPECTED PRODUCTS OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT
Diverse preservation activities may result in publications in order to reach a wide audience.
Activities in this category include preparation and publication of preservation plans, historic
structures reports or feasibility studies; development of walking or driving tours of historic areas;
production of brochures, pamphlets or videotapes promoting local history and properties;
establishment of local marker programs; or preparation of design guidelines. Educational
activities such as preservation workshops, conferences, or training for staff and review board
members are also eligible for funding. Projects must conform to the following guidelines:
Local historic and/or archeological resources must be adequately represented. The full
diversity of resources should address geographic and temporal ranges. All textual matter should
reflect the broad patterns of local history.
Design review projects must include charts or outlines of the review process. Graphics
illustrating design expectations should be included. Standard architectural terminology should be
employed, with a glossary of terms or list of definitions included.
Graphics must clearly represent resources from the local community. Where applicable, the text
and graphics must accurately reflect the attached U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
References should indicate avenues of further research or resources for assistance.
Planning documents must establish a set of goals and objectives with target dates for
completion. Ideally, responsibility for specific tasks should be assigned to specific personnel.
Maps and clear identification of resource locations should be provided.
Adequate recognition must be provided in all publications. Photographs and drawings should be
credited to the artist or lender. The local govemment's involvement must be adequately
acknowledged. Recognition, as detailed below, must be afforded the CLG program, the Texas
Historical Commission, and the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Language acknowledging nondiscrimination practices, as detailed below, must be included.
Publications addressing several potential audiences must adequately reflect the community's
preservation program.
This project was funded in part through a Certified Local Government grant from the National
Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, as administered by the Texas Historical
Commission.
ATTACHMENT C
STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
To insure that appropriate historical, architectural, archeological and cultural properties are
identified for public benefit through grant -in -aid assistance, the following minimal professional
standards for historical, architectural and archeological documentation have been established by
the Preservation Assistance Division of the National Park Service. Persons supervising grant
projects must be professionally qualified in accordance with 36 CFR 61 as follows:
Appendix A to Part 61
— Professional Qualifications Standards
In the following definitions, a year of full -time professional experience need not consist of a
continuous year of full -time work but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full -time or
part -time work adding up to the equivalent of a year of full -time experience.
(a) History. The minimum professional qualifications in history are a graduate degree in history
or closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field plus one of the
following:
(1) At least two years of full -time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation or
other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historical organization or
agency, museum, or other professional institution; or
(2) Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly
knowledge in the field of history.
(b) Archeology. The minimum professional qualifications in archeology are a graduate degree in
archeology, anthropology, or closely related field plus:
(1) At least one year of full -time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in
archeological research, administration or management;
(2) At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American
archeology; and
(3) Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
In addition to these minimum qualifications, a professional in prehistoric archeology shall have
at least one year of full -time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of
archeological resources of the prehistoric period. A professional in historic archeology shall
(more)
(c) Architectural history. The minimum professional qualifications in architectural history are a
graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field,
with course work in American architectural history; or a bachelor's degree in architectural
history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field plus one of the following:
(1) At least two years of full -time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American
architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical
organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or
(2) Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly
knowledge in the field of American architectural history.
(d) Architecture. The minimum professional qualifications in architecture are a professional
degree in architecture plus at least two years of full -time professional experience in architecture;
or a State license to practice architecture.
(e) Historic Architecture. The minimum professional qualifications in historic architecture are a
professional degree in architecture or State license to practice architecture, plus one of the
following:
(1) At least one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural
history, preservation planning, or closely related field; or
(2) At least one year of full -time professional experience on historic preservation projects.
Such graduate study or experience shall include detailed investigations of historic structures,
preparation of historic structures research reports, and preparation of plans and specification for
preservation projects.
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SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
TITLE
APPLICANT /ORGANIZATION
DATE SUBMITTED
APPLICANT /ORGANIZATION MAILING ADDRESS
BUREAU OF OFFICE EXTENDING ASSISTANCE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
CIVIL RIGHTS ASSURANCE
As the authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant agrees that, as a condition to receiving
any Federal financial assistance from the Department of the Interior, it will comply with all Federal laws relating to
nondiscrimination . These laws include are not limited to: (a) Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-
1), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap (c) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, handicap or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY
GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement.
THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not
received or benefited from Federal financial assistance.
If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended
to the Applicant by the Department, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such
property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose of which the
Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits.
If any personal property is so provided, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which it
retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the
period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended by the Department.
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans,
contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant by
the Department, including installment payments after such date on account of applicants for Federal financial
assistance which were approved before such date.
The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the
representations and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United States shall have the right to seek judicial
enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and
sub - recipients and the person whose signature appears below who is authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of
the Applicant.