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R-04-01-22-14G1 - 1/22/2004RESOLUTION NO. R -04-01-22-14G1 WHEREAS, the Capital Area Planning Council ("CAPCO") has grant funds available to cities through its Regional Solid Waste Grants Program, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to make application for the available grant funds for a. permanent household hazardous waste collection facility, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary application for the above-described grant. 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 22nd day of January, 2004. NYLgwol .LL, Mayor City Rou A Round Rock, Texas '� T : ' CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Se etary '-PF1) sktoP,:-MMA/WORLDO,1/O./WOOF/RES0LUrI/R40122G1.WPD/3c CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FY 2004/2005 REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM FORM 1. APPLICATION INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE PAGE Applicant: City of Round Rock Environmental Services Funding Amount Proposed: $26,288 Address: 2008 Enterprise Drive Phone/Fax: Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 218-5559 (512) 3413316 fax Contact Person: Tracy Herring Date Submitted: 1/5/04 Proiect CateLro ❑ Local Enforcement ❑ Litter and Illegal Dumping Cleanup ❑ Source Reduction and Recycling ❑ Local Solid Waste Management Plans ❑ Citizens' Collection Stations, "Small" Registered Transfer Stations, and Community Collection Events ® Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management ❑ Technical Studies ❑ Educational and Training Projects By the following signature, the Applicant certifies that it has reviewed the certifications, assurances, and deliverables included in this application, that all certifications are true and correct, that assurances have been reviewed and understood, and that all required deliverables are included with this application. SignaturJ4/n � -7 1 Title: Environmental Services Supervisor Typed/Printed Name: Trac-kerring U I Date Signed: 1/5/04 FnR II.CF n CA pcn Date application was received: Does the application meet all of the required screening criteria: Yes No Is the application administratively complete: Yes No Project Application Form 1 CAPCO - FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste GrantApplication FORM 2. Authorized Representatives The Applicant hereby designates the individual(s) named below as the person or persons authorized to receive direction from the COG, to manage the work being performed, and to act on behalf of the Applicant for the purposes shown: 1. Authorized Project Representative. The following person is authorized to receive direction, manage work performed, sign required reports, and otherwise act on behalf of the Applicant. I Typed/Printed Name: Tracy 4erring\ �,� Title: Environmental Services Supervisor I Date: 1/5/04 2. Authorized Financial Representative. In addition to the authorized project representative, the following person is authorized to act on behalf of the Applicant in all financial and fiscal matters, including signing financial reports and requests for reimbursement. Signature: _J Typed/Printed Name: Tracy Herring Title: Environmental Services Supervisor Date: 1/5/04 Project Application Form 2 CAPCO - FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste Grant Application FORM 3. Certifications and Assurances Certifications In order to receive grant funds under this program, the proposed project must conform to the provisions set forth in the Request for Applications (RFA). The following certifications are intended to help the COG to ensure that these provisions are met. By signing this Application, the person acting on behalf of the Applicant makes the certifications listed below. 1. Authority to Sign Application The person signing this Application hereby certifies that he/she is the official contact regarding this Application and has authority from the Applicant to sign the Application and that such authority will bind the Applicant in subsequent agreements. 2. Application Contains No False Statements Applicant certifies that this Application has no false statements and that the Applicant understands that signing this Application with a false statement is a material breach of contract and shall void the submitted Application and any resulting contracts. The Applicant understands that the COG will not accept any amendment, revision, addition or alteration to this Application after the final date and time for submission. 4. Governmental Status Applicant certifies that it is located in the State of Texas and fits within one of the governmental classifications listed below, as determined under state law: a. City b. County c. Public school or school district (not including Universities or post secondary educational institutions) d. Other general and special law district with the authority and responsibility for water quality protection or municipal solid waste management, including river authorities e. Council of Governments 5. Solid Waste Fee Payments Applicant certifies that it is not delinquent in payment of solid waste disposal fees owed the State of Texas. 6. Debarment from State Contracts Applicant certifies that it is not barred from participating in state contracts by the Texas General Services Commission (GSC), under the provisions of §2155.077, Government Code, and 1 TAC § 113.02, GSC Regulations. 7. Conformance to Standards The Applicant certifies to the best of their knowledge and ability that the proposed project, including all activities in the proposed Scope of Work and the proposed expenditures, conforms to the eligible category standards and allowable expense and funding standards as set forth in the Request for Applications. 8. Consideration of Private Industry The following certification only applies if the project is under one of the following grant categories: CAPCO - FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste Grant Application a. Source Reduction and Recycling b. Citizens' Collection Stations and "Small" Registered Transfer Stations c. A demonstration project under the Educational and Training Projects category Applicant certifies that it has notified private service providers in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Request for Applications and the instructions provided with this application form. Applicant further certifies to the best of their knowledge and ability (after completing Form 5) that the proposed project will promote cooperation between public and private entities, is not otherwise readily available, and will not create a competitive advantage over a private industry that provides recycling or solid waste services. 9. Consistency with Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Applicant certifies to the best of their knowledge and ability that the proposed project is consistent with applicable goals, objectives, and recommendations of the adopted regional solid waste management plan of the COG. 10. Technical Feasibility Applicant certifies that is has carefully reviewed its Scope of Work and that to the best of their knowledge and ability all activities are technically feasible and can be satisfactorily completed within the grant period as set forth in the Request for Applications. 11. Costs Reasonable and Necessary Applicant certifies to the best of their knowledge and ability that the proposed project activities in the Scope of Work and the expenses outline in the Budget are reasonable and necessary to accomplish the project objectives, and that the proposed expenses are consistent with the costs of comparable goods and services. 12. Certification by Law Enforcement Programs If the Applicant is a law enforcement entity regulated by Chapter 415 of the Government Code, the Applicant certifies that it is in compliance with all rules developed by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) pursuant to Chapter 415, Government Code; or that it is in the process of achieving compliance with such rules. If compliance is pending, a certification from TCLEOSE must be attached to indicate that the Applicant is in the process of achieving compliance with the rules. Assurances If the application is approved for funding, the grant funds will be awarded through a contract between the Applicant and the COG. The grant contract will contain a number of standards, requirements, and processes that must be complied with as a condition of receiving the grant funds. In order to ensure an understanding by the Applicant of some of the main conditions that will be included in the contract, the Applicant is asked to review the following assurances. By signing this Application, the person acting on behalf of the Applicant indicates their understanding of these conditions and provides assurances that these and other conditions set forth in the grant contract will be adhered to if funding is awarded. 1. Compliance with Standard Pertaining to Real Property and Equipment Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will comply with the contract provisions pertaining to title to and management of real property and equipment. The contract will contain obligations and conditions regarding the use of the equipment and/or CAPCO - FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste Grant Application facilities (the "property") acquired under the agreement. Included in the provisions are obligations to provide adequate maintenance and conduct physical property inventories; restrictions and conditions on the use, replacement, sale, or transfer of the property; and obligations to continue to adhere to the provisions that grant funds not be used to create a competitive advantage over private industry, in the use or transfer of the property. 2. Participation in TCEQ Recycling Surveys and Reporting Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will respond to annual recycling program surveys and/or other requests from the COG or the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for information on municipal solid waste management activities. 3. Compliance with Progress and Results Reporting Requirements Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will comply with requirements for: reporting on the progress of the project tasks and deliverables; documenting the results of the project and providing those results to the COG on a schedule established by the COG, and additionally, to continue to document the results of the project activities for the life of the project; and to provide the COG with a follow-up results report approximately one year after the end of the grant term. 4. Financial Management Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will comply with contract provisions and requirements necessary to ensure that expenses are reasonable and necessary, and to adhere to financial administration and reimbursement procedures and provide financial reports on a schedule established by the COG. 5. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will comply with all the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101- 12213 (Pamph.1995). 6. Compliance with the Single Audit Act Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will comply with the Single Audit Provisions of the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), prepared by the Governor's Office under §§783.001 et. seq, Texas Government Code, and 1 TAC §§5.141 et. seq, Governor's Office Regulations. Provisions of the Single Audit Circular in Part IV of the UGMS apply to all recipients of funding under this grant. 7. Compliance with Program and Fiscal Monitoring Applicant provides assurances that, if funded, the Applicant will comply with program and fiscal monitoring provisions of the contract, including: providing additional reports or information as may be requested to adequately track the progress of the project; and allowing site visits to evaluate the progress of the project and to view any grant -funded equipment or facility. CAPCO - FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste Grant Application FORM 4. Resolution A resolution authorizing the application must be approved by the governing body of the Applicant. Following this page is an example Resolution Form that may be used to prepare the required resolution. This or a similar resolution must be specifically signed and notarized in addition to the signature required in Form 1. Will provide a copy of the City of Round Rock Council Agenda on January 21, 2004. Please see attached Blue Sheet which places the resolution on the agenda for the January 22nd city council meeting. CAPCO - FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste Grant Application oJ Ems,. vt\ �y, GRANT 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) rant;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 Capital Area Planning Council Grant Title: FY 2004/2005 Solid Waste Grant Program Grant Amount: Grant FTEs: Grant Match: $26,288 requested NA $0 in kind services (O&M and set up) PPOr,PAU R11r%f_CT Please complete the sentences listed below by filling out the boxes: This is the (list year): First Year of a (list year) One Year Grant. Page I vV4/VL Fiscal Year FY: 03-04 FY: FY: FY: FY: TOTAL Grant Funding$26,288 $26,288 Required City Match 0 0 TOTAL $26,288 $26,288 Please complete the sentences listed below by filling out the boxes: This is the (list year): First Year of a (list year) One Year Grant. Page I This Grant will be appropriated in FY --1-03-04 Other In -Kind Match Provided: $ 0 Total Program Budget: $_ 26.288 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? This grant proposal/application is a: —X—New Grant Type of Funds: Federal Funding Source: _ Federal Pass -Through GRANT TERM DATES Renewal Grant Revision _x State _ Private/Other TERM YEAR MONTH/DAY/YEAR THROUGH MONTH/DAY/YEAR Year One: 1/29/04 Through 8/31/04 Year Two: 9/1/04 Through 8/31/05 Year Three: Through Year Four: Through Year Five: Through Collaborations with other Agencies/Departments: List the Departmental Goal or Strategy that will be supported by this grant (as included in the Approved Budget Document): City of Round Rock Strategic Goal 9.0 1. Provide resource management including solid waste and water ways 2. Conduct Pollution Prevention activities. Associated Program/Program Objective: PLANNED PERFORMANCE MEASURES (List Maior Three)}: 1 _ Increase participation in Household Hazardous waste collection events for City of Round Rock residents. 2. Accept, segregate and package household hazardous waste with city trained staff in lieu of contractors. 3. Increase the amount of material going to Re -Use program versus disposal program. Page 2 Brief description of proposed grant program: As a part of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Program for FY 2004, the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) has allocated funds, made available by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), for pass-through grants to local governments and special districts of the Capital State Planning Region. The City of Round Rock is requesting grant money to support CAPCO short term goal #1 to develop and manage a Household Hazardous Waste Collection and diversion program. And to promote long term goal #14 to provide permanent household hazardous waste collections facilities throughout the region. Plan "Other."): grant Funding Discontinued (Check Appropriate Box, or DEPARTMENTAL REVIEWIAPPROVAL (To be completed by the submitting Department) Dept. Director Review/Approval: I /� 3 Date: – V Date Application Due (if Applicable): Date Forwarded: CITY BUDGET OFFICE REVIEW APPROVAL (To be completed by the City Budget Office) Date Received: Date Approved/Disapproved: —L { L -,q_ Budget/Accounting Supervisor Review/Approval: AA�* Date: Finance Director Review/Approval: Date: DATE: January 16, 2004 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - January 22, 2004 ITEM: *14.G. I. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to make the necessary grant application to the Capital Area Planning Council for a regional solid waste program grant. Resource: Tom Word, Chief of P. W. Operations Tom Clark, Director of Utilities History: The city has conducted a waste oil recycling program for over twelve years. An average of 20,000 gallons of waste oil has been collected each of the past four years. Three of the initial oil units are in need of replacement. The city has participated in Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event since 1996 and has begun to establish a permanent HHW collection facility. Hazardous materials storage buildings are necessary for this transition. We are applying for a $26,288 grant to replace 3 used oil collection units and purchasing a HHW collection storage building. Funding: N/A Cost: N/A Source of funds: N/A Outside Resources: Capital Area Planning Council Impact/Benefit: Allow the City of Round Rock to offer a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility and to update current waste oil centers. These items will provide for waste diversion, recycling and safe storage of items such as oil, paint, pesticides, home chemicals for the Round Rock service area. Public Comment: N/A Sponsor: N/A