HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 25 - Library GrantMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION SPECIAL
PROJECTS GRANT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an appropriation ordinance to accept
grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Special Projects Grant for the purchase of a hybrid SUV and canvas bags
for expansion of the Library's pilot homebound delivery project.
FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the Grant Fund in an amount not to exceed $42,500.
BACKGROUND: The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) provides
competitive grants to public and academic libraries to support innovative
practices that enable libraries to develop programs for populations with
special needs, promote cooperative services for learning and access to
information, promote reading and literacy within local communities,
provide seed money for new or innovative programs and services, or
provide access to special or unique holdings to make information about
these holdings available to library users across the state. The term of the
grant is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Grapevine Public Library was awarded a $42,500 TSLAC grant for the
purchase of a hybrid SUV and canvas bags in order to expand the
library's homebound delivery service that has been a successful pilot
project for the last year and a half.
TEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION
SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM
Grant Number: SPP-24009
I. CONTRACTING PARTIES
Grantor: Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)
Subrecipient: City of Grapevine, Grapevine Public Library
1201 Municipal Way
Grapevine, TX 76051-7657
Federal Unique Entity ID: SEZ1H9WJKD74
H. TERM OF GRANT
July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
III. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Subrecipient shall provide services as outlined in the grant application (Special Projects Grant for SFY 2024) as approved by TSLAC.
Grant funds must be used to meet TSLAC and Federal goals. The Subrecipient must report information relating to best practices and
performance outcomes during the period of this contract. The approved grant application submitted by Subrecipient is incorporated into
this contract as if fully set forth herein. In the event of any conflict between the grant application and this contract, this contract shall
prevail.
IV. GRANT AMOUNTS AND DISBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
A. The total amount of the grant shall not exceed: $42,500.00. Indirect costs, as included in the total amount awarded, shall not
exceed 0.000 or $ 0.00 as indicated in the budget below.
B. Source of funds:
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Assistance Listing Number/Title: 45.310 Grants to States
Federal Award Identification #: LS-253655-OLS-23; Federal Award Date: February 9, 2023
C. The Subrecipient is restricted to one of two methods for requesting funds from TSLAC. The Subrecipient may request reimbursement
of actual and allowable expenditures for the Subrecipient's normal billing cycle, or advance Davment for estimated and allowable
expenditures to be incurred in the 30-day period following the request. Only Subrecipients providing documentation to demonstrate
a lack of sufficient working capital and the ability to minimize the time elapsing between transfer of funds from TSLAC and
disbursement of grant funds will be allowed to request advance payments.
D. The Subrecipient must request payments from TSLAC using TSLAC's Request for Funds form (RFF) via TSLAC's online Grant
Management System (GMS), located at https://grants.tsl.texas.gov. Requests may be submitted to TSLAC no more often than once
every 30 days, and no less often than once per quarter. Funds will be processed and paid to the Subrecipient provided TSLAC has
received a fully executed contract, and the Subrecipient has provided all required documentation and fulfilled all reporting and
training requirements for current and preceding contracts.
E. When submitting an RFF for reimbursement, the Subrecipient must provide TSLAC with supporting documentation, such as
receipts, paid invoices, time sheets, and/or pay stubs to support the amount requested before payment will be processed.
F. The Subrecipient may not obligate or encumber grant funds after May 31, 2024. Subrecipient must submit the final request for
reimbursement with all supporting documentation no later than July 15, 2024. Requests or documentation received after the
deadline(s) will generally be declined but may be considered on a case -by -case basis if the request does not create an undue
burden on TSLAC business operations and Subrecipient demonstrates good cause for missing the deadline(s) (i.e., the reason for
missing the deadline is due to no unreasonable delay or fault of Subrecipient).
G. If the Subrecipient does not expend funds on a regular basis and/or provide notice relating to unexpended funds by March 31,
2024, TSLAC reserves the right to act as necessary to reduce any unexpended balances, including reducing the amount specified
in Section IV. A. above.
H. Interest earned in excess of $500 on advanced funds must be returned to TSLAC per requirements in the State of Texas Grant
Management Standards (TxGMS). All unexpended grant funds must be returned to TSLAC per requirements in TxGMS.
I. Per the approved grant application, funds are authorized according to the following budget:
Salaries/W a2es/Benefits
Travel
Equipment
SUDDlies/Materials
Services
Consultant Fees
Indirect Costs
Total
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$35J00.00
57.400.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$42,500.00
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V. REQUEST FOR FISCAL AND PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES
If the Subrecipient anticipates a need for a budget or program revision, Subrecipient must notify TSLAC and, if approved by TSLAC,
request a budget and/or program revision for fiscal and/or programmatic changes as outlined in this Section. Subrecipient must submit a
change request for budget and/or program revisions electronically on TSLAC's GMS. Under no condition may a Subrecipient request to
exceed the total grant amount. TSLAC must receive all change requests on or before March 31, 2024. Requests received after this date will
generally be declined but may be considered on a case -by -case basis if extenuating circumstances exist. Subrecipient must submit a
budget and/or program change request to TSLAC before obligating or expending grant funds as follows:
A. Fiscal changes require an approved budget revision under any of the following conditions:
1. Making cumulative transfers among budget cost categories or projects that are expected to exceed ten (10) percent of the
total grant;
2. Transferring any funds into a budget cost category that currently equals zero ($0);
3. Expending any program income earned through the utilization of resources funded by this grant; or,
4. Changing the items listed in the approved budget categories if an item's cost or features are substantially different from
what the approved grant application specifies, or from a previously approved fiscal or program revision.
B. Programmatic changes to the approved grant application require an approved Program Revision under any of the following
conditions:
1. Obtaining the services of a third party to perform activities that are central to the purposes of the grant; or,
2. Changing the scope or objectives of the approved program, regardless of whether there is an associated budget revision. A
change in scope is a substantive difference in the approach or method used to reach program objectives.
VI. EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
A. If conditions described in Section V.A.1. are met, any fiscal change to items listed in the Equipment budget category specified in
Section IV. I. of this contract will require an approved Budget Revision before making the change. A fiscal change includes a change
in the cost of the equipment and/or property, and any cost necessary to put the item into service, including, but not limited to, the
cost of any modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary apparatus necessary to make the item usable for the purpose for
which it is acquired. Ancillary charges such as taxes, duty, protective in -transit insurance, freight, and installation should be included
in or excluded from the expenditure cost in accordance with the Subrecipient's regular accounting practices and Generally Accepted
Accounting Practices (GAAP). TSLAC will not advise Subrecipient on ancillary charges.
B. The Subrecipient will comply with TxGMS, Property Standards, Equipment, requiring certain items of equipment to be
maintained on inventory.
C. Equipment costing $5,000 or more per unit requires approval before purchase. In those instances, TSLAC must secure approval
from IMLS on behalf of the Subrecipient and inform Subrecipient of approval once received. Subrecipient may not proceed with
purchase unless TSLAC notifies Subrecipient of IMLS approval.
D. Subject to the obligations and conditions set forth in TxGMS, title to equipment acquired under a grant will vest in the Subrecipient
upon acquisition. Subrecipient must include any equipment/property acquired with grant funds in the required biennial property
inventory and follow the TxGMS requirement that the Subrecipient reconcile the equipment/property records with a physical
inventory of the equipment/property every two years. This biennial inventory does not need to be submitted to TSLAC but must be
maintained by the Subrecipient and will be subject to review and/or audit by TSLAC. When property is vested in the Subrecipient,
Subrecipient will dispose of equipment/property in accordance with TxGMS. When the Subrecipient has been given federally or
state-owned equipment/property, Subrecipient will follow the guidance as set forth in TxGMS.
VIL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The State Legislature has charged TSLAC with submitting performance measure reports that specify the level of services provided by its
programs and services. In accepting these grant funds, the Subrecipient acknowledges responsibility for performing certain services on
behalf of TSLAC, as outlined in the approved grant application. Therefore, the Subrecipient is responsible for submitting periodic reports
that reflect the Subrecipient's level of performance on these services to TSLAC. To comply with these requirements, the Subrecipient agrees
to submit reports that are timely, accurate, auditable, and consistent with definitions.
A. The Subrecipient agrees to develop or revise, as necessary, any specific written documentation of its current procedures for (1)
collecting and reporting performance measures; (2) conducting a fixed asset inventory; and/or, (3) any other issues identified in
the Subrecipient's grant activities or internal audit. Drafts of this procedural documentation will be submitted to TSLAC by dates
established mutually between TSLAC and Subrecipient. TSLAC will provide review and guidance to enable final versions to be
approved on or before established deadlines.
B. The Subrecipient agrees to submit quarterly performance reports detailing grant -funded activities via the TSLAC GMS on or
before due dates listed in the following schedule. In the event that a due date falls on a weekend or state holiday, the respective
report will be due on the next business day. Subrecipient agrees to submit Legislative Budget Board (LBB) measures as defined
by TSLAC in the reports, and to work with agency staff in the development and reporting of Project outcomes. LBB measures
may include the numbers of: a) books and other materials purchased with grant funds; b) persons provided grant -sponsored
services; and/or c) library staff trained or assisted in order to carry out the grant -funded activities.
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Renortine Period Due Date
Q1 (July 1, 2023-September 30, 2023)
October 30, 2023
Q2 (October 1, 2023-December 31, 2023)
January 30, 2024
Q3 (January 1, 2024-March 31, 2024)
April 30, 2024
Q4 (April 1, 2024-June 30, 2024)
July 30, 2024
C. The Subrecipient will ensure that all fiscal reports or vouchers requesting payment under this agreement will include a
certification, signed by an official who is authorized to legally bind the Subrecipient, that the reports are true, complete, and
accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements, and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and
conditions of the award. The Subrecipient acknowledges that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information, or the omission of
any material fact, may subject the signing official to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud, false statements, false
claims, or otherwise. (2 CFR §200.415(a))
D. The Subrecipient agrees to submit an audit certification form for the auditable period including August 31, 2024, to TSLAC no
later than December 31, 2024, or other deadline as specified by TSLAC.
E. If a single audit is required, the Subrecipient will comply with the Supercircular (2 CFR §200.512 Report Submission). The audit
shall be completed and the required data collection fonn submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the earlier
of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed
to in advance by the state agency that provided the funding or a different period is specified in a program -specific audit guide.
F. TSLAC reserves the right to withhold final payment on this Grant until all required reports and forms are received.
VIII. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. The Subrecipient will comply with the Special Projects Grant Program Guidelines for SFY 2024.
B. The Subrecipient will comply with the Rules for Administering the Special Projects Grant, Texas Administrative Code (TAC),
Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 4, Rules 2.410-2.412; and Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division
1, Rules 2.110-2.119 regarding General Grant Guidelines.
C. The Subrecipient will comply with all applicable federal and state laws and any other requirements relevant to the performance of
Subrecipient under this contract, including the following rules and guidance as applicable:
1. Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) (https:Ilcomptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/grant-management/); and
2. Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR §200 and §3187
(Supercircular))(https:I/federalregister.govlal2013-30465).
D. The Subrecipient may copyright any work that is subject to copyright and was developed, or for which ownership was acquired,
under a Federal award. Subrecipient understands that IMLS and TSLAC reserve a royalty -free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right
to reproduce, publish or otherwise use the work for Federal or state government purposes, and to authorize others to do so. (2 CFR
§200.315)
E. All publicity relating to the grant award must include acknowledgment of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
(www.imis.gov/recipients/imis-acknowledgement.aspx) and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Publicity
includes, but is not limited to press releases, media events, public events, displays in the benefiting library, announcements on the
Subrecipient's website, and materials distributed through the grant project. The Subrecipient will provide TSLAC with one set of
all public relations materials produced under this grant with the final quarterly performance report.
F. Subrecipients will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42 U.S.C. §2000 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or
national origin, including taking reasonable steps to ensure that limited English Proficient (LEP) persons have meaningful access to
the applicant's programs; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § § 1681-1689), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.
§701 et seq., including §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and the Americans With Disabilities Act of
1990; (d) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § §6101 et seq), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to the nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §523 and §527
of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §290 dd-3 and §290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that
may apply to the application.
G. Subrecipient understands that acceptance of funds under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of duly authorized
representatives of TSLAC, IMLS, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Texas State Auditor's Office, or any
successor agencies, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Subrecipient further agrees to cooperate
fully with said representatives in the conduct of the audit or investigation and agrees to provide access to all books, documents,
papers, examinations, excerpts, transcripts, copies, and any other records necessary to conduct the audit and/or investigation.
Subrecipient will ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through
Subrecipient, and the requirement to cooperate, is included in the contract for any sub -grant awarded. The Subrecipient also
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represents and warrants that it will comply with Texas Government Code, §321.022, which requires that suspected fraud and
unlawful conduct be reported to the Texas State Auditor's Office.
H. The Subrecipient, if a private entity, will comply with Federal law pertaining to trafficking in persons. Subrecipient and its employees
may not:
1. Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect;
2. Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect; or
3. Use forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award
I. The Subrecipient agrees to maintain all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other
records relating to this grant award for three years after the last State Program Report for the Texas LSTA 5-Year Plan 2023-2027
is submitted (anticipated date of submission is January 29, 2029). This means the Subrecipient must maintain all grant -related
records through January 29, 2032. In addition, Subrecipients that operate as state agencies must comply with (Texas
Government Code, §441.1855), relating to state agency contracting and the retention of all contract -related documents.
In the event the Subrecipient or receiving entity ceases to exist, the Subrecipient will notify TSLAC in writing providing the
name of the legal entity that will maintain the records and the location of the records.
This grant may be terminated by written notice and mutual agreement of both parties. The termination notice must be given no
less than 30 days prior to the termination date. Where notice of termination is given, the Subrecipient shall:
1. Take immediate steps to bring the work or grant activities to a close in a prompt and orderly manner. Subrecipient will complete
reporting requirements outlined in Section VII of this document and in a manner mutually agreed upon by both parties as part
of the closeout process.
2. Reduce expenses to a minimum and not undertake any forward commitment. All contracted funds that are not spent,
encumbered or obligated at the time of notice of termination shall revert back to TSLAC according to processes established in
Section IV.H. of this document and according to a timeline mutually agreed upon by both parties.
K. The Subrecipient shall notify TSLAC in writing of any changes to key grant personnel (i.e., program manager, library director,
financial contact, etc.) within seven (7) days of the change occurrence.
L. Loss of all of Subrecipient's staff prior to the end of the grant period or the termination date, whichever is earlier, does not relieve
the Subrecipient of its obligation to fulfill all terms and conditions of the grant with regard to reporting requirements, retention of
records and requirements for disposition of equipment and supplies.
M. The parties agree that no provision of this contract is in any way intended to constitute a waiver by TSLAC or the State of Texas of
any immunities from suit or from liability that TSLAC or the State of Texas may have by operation of law.
N. The dispute resolution process provided in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2009, is available to the parties to resolve any dispute
arising under the agreement.
IX. ENFORCEMENT
A. Remedies for noncompliance. If a Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term of the contract, whether stated in a state
or federal statute or regulation, an assurance in a state plan or application, a notice of award, or elsewhere, TSLAC may take one
or more of the following actions or impose other sanctions as appropriate in the circumstances:
1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the Subrecipient, or more severe enforcement
action by TSLAC;
2. Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in
compliance;
3. Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current contract for the Subrecipient's program;
4. Withhold further awards for the program; or
5. Take other remedies that may be legally available.
B. Hearines, appeals. In taking an enforcement action, TSLAC will provide the Subrecipient an opportunity for such hearing, appeal,
or other administrative proceeding to which the Subrecipient is entitled under any statute or regulation applicable to the action
involved. Appeal/protest procedures are outlined in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter
A, Rule 2.55.
C. Effects of suspension and termination. Costs to Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the Subrecipient during a
suspension or after termination of an award are not allowable unless TSLAC expressly authorizes them in writing. Other
Subrecipient costs incurred during suspension or after termination that are necessary and not reasonably avoidable are allowable
if.
1. The costs relate to obligations that were properly incurred by the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination and were not incurred in anticipation of suspension or termination, and, in the case of a termination, the costs
are noncancelable;and,
2. The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or expired normally at the end of the funding period in which
the termination takes effect.
D. Relationship to Debarment and Suspension — The enforcement remedies identified in this section, including suspension and
termination, do not preclude Subrecipient from being subject to "Debarment and Suspension" under Executive Order 12549 (See
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TxGMS, Appendix 6, Debarment and Suspension) and state law.
X. CONTACTS AT TSLAC
Questions or concerns about Droerammatic issues, budget and/or program revisions, performance reports, and eauiDment/property
should be directed to:
Bethany Wilson, Grants Administrator
Phone: 512-463-5527/ Fax: 512- 936-2306
E-mail: bwilsonatsl.texas.sov
Questions or documentation relating to requests for funds. Davments, and financial status should be directed to:
Arturo Villarreal, Grants Accountant
Phone: 512-463-5472 / Fax: 512-475-0185
E-mail: 2rants.accountin2(a,tsl.texas.eov
Questions or concerns about advance Davments and other financial issues should be directed to:
Rebecca Cannon, Manager, Accounting and Grants
Phone: 512-463-6626 / Fax: 512-475-0185
E-mail: rcannon(&,,tsl.texas.sov
Payments from Subrecipient to TSLAC, such as refunds and those for excess advanced funds or for interest earned on advanced funds,
should be mailed to the following address with an explanation of the purpose of the payment and the grant number:
Grants Accountant
Accounting and Grants Department
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
PO Box 12516
Austin, TX 78711-2516
XI. APPLICABLE AND GOVERNING LAW
A. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this grant.
B. All duties of either party shall be legally performable in Texas. The applicable law for any legal disputes arising out of this
contract shall be the law of (and all actions hereunder shall be brought in) the State of Texas, and the forum and venue for such
disputes shall be Travis County, District Court.
C. This grant contract is subject to the availability of funds. TSLAC may reduce or terminate this grant contract when the availability
of funding is reduced or eliminated.
XII. GRANT CERTIFICATIONS
A. TSLAC certifies that: (1) the services specified in the approved grant application and this contract are necessary and essential for
activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the affected organizations; (2) the services, supplies or
materials contracted for are not required by Section 21 of Article 16 of the Constitution of Texas to be supplied under contract given
to the lowest bidder; and, (3) the grant is in compliance with Texas Government Code §441.006, Texas Government Code §441.135;
Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 4, Rules 2.410-2.412 regarding the Special
Projects Grant Program; Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 1, Rules 2.110-2.119
regarding General Grant Guidelines; the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA); the State Plan for the LSTA in Texas; and
TxGMS.
B. The Subrecipient certifies that all costs included in this grant award are properly allocable to federal awards on the basis of a
beneficial or causal relationship between the expenses incurred and the agreements to which they are allocated in accordance with
applicable requirements.
C. The Subrecipient certifies that the same costs that have been treated as indirect costs have not been claimed as direct costs. Similar
types of costs have been accounted for consistently, and the negotiating agency will be notified of any accounting changes that
would affect the predetermined rate.
D. For any agreement exceeding $100,000, the Subrecipient certifies that no federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,
by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, 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 on its behalf 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. If non-federal funds are used by Subrecipient to conduct
such lobbying activities, the Subrecipient shall promptly file the prescribed disclosure form. The Subrecipient acknowledges and
agrees that it is responsible for ensuring that each subrecipient and subcontractor certifies its compliance with the expenditure
prohibition and the declaration requirement in compliance with 31 U.S.C. § 1352.
E. Subrecipient has provided to TSLAC the mandatory Internet Safety Certification (Certification) that it is in compliance with
requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) for any Federal funds under this grant that will be used to purchase
computers used to access the Internet or pay for the direct costs of accessing the Internet. Subrecipient agrees to collect, as required
and appropriate, Certification forms from all libraries receiving benefits of Federal funds expended under this contract.
F. Subrecipient certifies that neither subrecipient nor any of its principals (a) are presently excluded or disqualified; (b) have been
convicted within the preceding three years of any of the offenses listed in 2 CFR § 180.800(a) or had a civil judgment rendered
against it or them for one of those offenses within that time period; (c) are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly
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charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses listed in 2 CFR § 180.800(a);
or (d) have had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated within the preceding three years for cause or
default. Where the Subrecipient is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the Subrecipient shall attach an
explanation to these Certifications.
G. The Subrecipient certifies all applicable activities related to this grant will be in compliance with the Copyright Law of the United
States (Title 17, U.S. Code).
H. In addition to Federal requirements, state law requires a number of assurances from applicants for Federal pass -through or other
state -appropriated funds (TxGMS, Appendix 6, Uniform Assurances by Local Governments), The Subrecipient hereby represents
and warrants its compliance with all applicable required assurances.
I. The subrecipient certifies that it will comply with drug -free workplace requirements in Subpart B of 2 CFR 3186, which adopts
the government -wide implementation (2 CFR 182) of Sections 5152-515 of the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-
690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. §§ 701-707). This includes, but is not limited to: making a good faith effort, on a continuing
basis, to maintain a drug -free workplace; publishing a drug -free workplace statement; establishing a drug -free awareness program
for employees; taking actions concerning employees who are convicted of violating drug statutes in the workplace; and
identifying (either at the time of application or upon award, or in documents kept on file in the recipient's offices) all known
workplaces under Federal awards.
J. The Subrecipient represents and warrants that it will comply, and assure compliance of all its subrecipients and contractors, with
all applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies in effect or hereafter established. In addition, Subrecipient
represents and warrants that it will comply with all requirements imposed by the awarding agency concerning special
requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. In instances where multiple requirements
apply to Subrecipient, the more restrictive requirement applies.
K. The Subrecipient represents and warrants its compliance with Texas Government Code, §2054.5191, relating to the cybersecurity
training program for local government employees who have access to a local government computer system or database.
L. The Subrecipient represents and warrants its compliance with 2 CFR §200.113, which requires the disclosure in writing of
violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, and gratuity and the reporting of certain civil, criminal, or
administrative proceedings to SAM.
M. The Subrecipient represents and warrants that it will comply with Texas Government Code, §2252.906, relating to disclosure
protections for certain charitable organizations, charitable trusts, and private foundations.
N. In accordance with Texas Government Code, §669.003, relating to contracting with the executive head of a state agency,
Subrecipient certifies that it is not (1) the executive head of TSLAC, (2) a person who at any time during the four years before
the date of the contract or grant was the executive head of TSLAC, or (3) a person who employs a current or former executive
head of TSLAC.
O. The Subrecipient represents that it possesses legal authority to apply for the grant. A resolution, motion or similar action has been
duly adopted or passed as an official act of Subrecipient's governing body, authorizing the filing of the agreement, including all
understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative,
or the designee of Subrecipient to act in connection with the agreement to provide such additional information as may be required.
P. The Subrecipient represents and warrants that TSLAC's payments to Subrecipient and Subrecipient's receipt of funds under the
contract or grant are not prohibited by Texas Government Code, §§ 403.1067 or 556.0055, which restrict lobbying expenditures.
Q. The Subrecipient represents and warrants that performance under the contract or grant will not constitute an actual or potential
conflict of interest or reasonably create an appearance of impropriety. The Subrecipient has not given, or offered to give, nor does
Subrecipient intend to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount,
trip, favor, or service to a public servant or employee of TSLAC, at any time during the negotiation of this contract or in connection
with this contract, except as allowed under relevant state or federal law. Further, the Subrecipient represents and warrants that in the
administration of the grant, it will comply with all conflict -of -interest prohibitions and disclosure requirements required by
applicable law, rules, and policies, including Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. If circumstances change during
the course of the contract or grant, Subrecipient shall promptly notify TSLAC. The Subrecipient will establish safeguards to prohibit
its employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of a personal or organizational
conflict of interest or personal gain. The Subrecipient will operate with complete independence and objectivity without an actual,
potential or apparent conflict of interest with respect to its performance under this contract. The Subrecipient must disclose, in
writing, within fifteen (15) calendar days of discovery, any existing or potential conflicts of interest relative to its performance under
this contract. The Subrecipient represents and warrants its compliance with the Federal awarding agency's conflict of interest policies
in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.112.
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XIII. SIGNATURES
The undersigned hereby execute this contract.
GRANTOR
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Gloria Meraz, Director and Librarian
Date
Donna Osborne, Chief Financial Officer
Date
Sarah Jacobson, Library Development and Networking Director
Date
Bethany Wilson, Grants Administrator
Date
SUBRECIPIENT
City of Grapevine, Grapevine Public Library
Signature (official empowered to enter into contracts)
Typewritten or Printed Name
Title
Date
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-052
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, INCREASING ESTIMATED
RECEIPTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,500 IN THE GRANT
FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM TEXAS STATE LIBRARY
AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION FOR USE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH APPROVED GRANT
EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HYBRID
SUV AND CANVAS BAGS FOR LIBRARY OUTREACH
AND HOMEBOUND DELIVERY; AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $427500 IN THE GRANT FUND;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine expects reimbursement of $42,500 from the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to purchase a hybrid SUV and canvas bags in the
amount of $42,500 for the Library's homebound delivery project; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and Chapter
211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes an increase in estimated
receipts in the amount of $42,500 in the Grant Fund based on approval of the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission Special Projects Grant Program.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amount of $42,500 be
appropriated for expenditures in the Grant Fund.
Section 4. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to
be severable, and that if the validity of any section, subsection, word, sentence or phrase
shall be held to be invalid, it shall not affect the remaining part of this ordinance.
Section 5. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City
of Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of September 2023.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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