HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0426 - Library Systems Competitive Grant Agreement - TSLAC - 10_08_2009Resolution No. 2009—RO426
October 8, 2009
Item No. 5.23
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Library Systems Competitive Grant
Agreement by and between the City of Lubbock and Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, and all related documents. Said Agreement and related documents are attached
hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the
minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this 8th day of October , 2009.
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Resolution No. 2009—RO426
TEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION
LIBRARY SYSTEMS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
Grant Number: 471-10002
I. CONTRACTING PARTIES
Grantor: Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)
Grantee: West Texas Library System (WTLS)
1306 Ninth St.
Lubbock, TX 79401
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September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010 (SFY 2010)
III. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Grant -funded activities shall provide services as outlined in the approved grant application. Grant funds must be used to meet TSLAC and
Federal goals. The Grantee must report information relating to best practices and performance outcomes. The Grantee will comply during
the period of this contract and provide services as outlined within the approved grant application (Library Systems Competitive Grant for
State FY10) as approved by the Grantor. The approved grant application submitted by Grantee becomes part of this contract by this
reference.
IV. GRANT AMOUNTS AND DISBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
A. The total amount of the grant shall not exceed: $113,644
B. Source of funds:
Federal Funds, CFDA # 45.310
Institute of Museum and Library Services, State Library Program (IIvILS)
Federal Fiscal Year 2009
C. The Grantee must request payments from Grantor using the TSLAC Request for Funds Form (RFF) via the electronic TSLAC Grant
Management System (GMS), located at https://gms.tsi.state.tx,us/. Requests may be submitted to Grantor no more often than once per
month, and no less often than once per quarter. Funds will be paid to the Grantee provided Grantor has received a fully executed contract
and Grantee has fulfilled all reporting requirements for current and preceding contracts.
h. The Grantee is restricted to one of two methods for requesting funds from Grantor. The Grantee may request reimbursement of actual
expenditures for the Grantee's normal billing cycle, or advance payment for estimated expenditures to be incurred for the upcoming 30
days. Only Grantees providing documentation to demonstrate a lack of sufficient working capital and the ability to minimize the time
elapsing between transfer of funds from Grantor and disbursement of grant funds will be allowed to request advance payments.
E. Payments of advance funds will be disbursed by the first working day of the advance period provided RFF Form is received by Grantor
no later than the 14's day of the previous month. Should excessive cash balances be maintained, Grantee may be required to use the
reimbursement process.
F. The Grantee may not obligate or encumber grant funds after August 31, 2010. All obligations and encumbrances must be liquidated
or paid no later than October 15, 2010. Grantor must receive fmal request for advance no later than July 15, 2010. Grantor must
receive final request for reimbursement no later than October 15, 2010.
G. All unexpended grant funds must be retumed to Grantor with the Final Financial Status Report (FSR). See Section VIL B. of this
contract for FSR due dates.
H. Interest eamed in excess of $100 must be returned to Grantor, per requirements in the State of Texas Uniform Grant Management
Standards (UGMS).
I. Per the approved grant application, funds are authorized according to the following budget:
Personnel
_ $5931
Fringe Benefits
$2,313
Travel
$2,000
Equipment/Property
0
Supplies
$1,000
Contractual
$101,600
Other
$800
Total
$113,644
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V. WRITTEN REQUEST FOR FISCAL AND PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES
The Grantee must request written prior approval for fiscal and/or programmatic changes as outlined in this Section. Grantee must submit request
for program and/or fiscal changes electronically on the TSLAC GMS. Under no condition may a Grantee request to exceed the total grant
amount. Grantor must receive all change requests on or before July 31, 20I0. Requests received after this date will be considered on a case -by -
case basis. Grantee must receive written approval from Grantor before obligating or expending grant funds under any of the following
conditions.
A. Fiscal changes must have written prior approval under the any of following conditions:
1. Making cumulative transfers among budget cost categories or projects that are expected to exceed ten (10) percent of the total
grant; and/or,
2. Transferring any funds into a budget cost category that currently equals zero ($0); and/or,
3. Expending any earned program income earned through the utilization of resources funded by this grant; and/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 must have written prior approval 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; and/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 objective.
VI, EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
A. Fiscal changes to items listed in the Equipment/Property category specified in Section IV. I, of this contract require written prior
approval. This is defined as the cost of the equipment and/or property, including any cost necessary to put the item into service, such as
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 may be included in, or
excluded from the expenditure cost in accordance with the Grantee's regular accounting practices and Generally Accepted Accounting
Practices (GAAP).
B. The Grantee will comply with UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32 (d)(3) requiring certain items of equipment to be maintained on
inventory if the item's cost is between $500 and $1000.
C. The Grantee agrees to submit the most current TSLAC Equipment Report electronically via the TSLAC GMS with the Final FSR,
but no later than October 31, 2010, for all equipment/property purchased with grant funds during the SFY10 grant year. This list
must balance with the equipment/property purchased under the approved grant application and all subsequently approved Budget
and/or Program Revisions.
D. Grantee must furnish a statement to Grantor certifying the governing entity's capitalization level with the approved grant application
or with the first RFF submitted. Grantee agrees to maintain records on all equipment/property with an acquisition cost above
governing entity's capitalization level.
E. Subject to the obligations and conditions set forth in the UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32, title to equipment acquired under a grant
will vest in the Grantee upon acquisition. Grantee must include any equipment/property acquired with grant funds in the required bi-
annual property inventory, and follow the UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32 (d) that requires the Grantee to reconcile the
equipment/property records with a physical inventory of the equipment/property every two years. This bi-annual inventory does not need
to be submitted to Grantor, but must be maintained by the Grantee and will be subject to review by Grantor. When property is vested in
the Grantee, Grantee will dispose of equipment/property in accordance with the UGMS Part 111, Subpart C, Sec. 32 (e). When the
Grantee has been given federally- or state-owned equipment/property, Grantee will follow the UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec. 32 (0,
VH. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The State Legislature has charged the Grantor with submitting performance measurement reports that specify the level of services provided by
its programs and services. In accepting these grant funds, the Grantee acknowledges responsibility for performing certain services on behalf of
the Grantor, as outlined in the approved Plan of Service. Therefore, the Grantee is responsible for submitting periodic reports that reflect the
Grantee's level of performance on these services to the Grantor. To comply with these requirements, the Grantee agrees to submit reports that
are timely, accurate, auditable, and consistent with definitions.
A. The Grantee agrees to submit a quarterly report on all activities relating to the program to the Grantor, electronically on the TSLAC
GMS, on or before due dates listed in the following schedule:
Reporting Period
September 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
December 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010
March 1, 2010 -May 31, 2010
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Due Date
December 7, 2009
March 7, 2010
June 7, 2010
September 7, 2010
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B. Grantee agrees to submit electronically the TSLAC Financial Status Report Form, located on the TSLAC GMS, for the grant funded
under this contract no later than the due dates listed in the following schedule. Grantee should submit a Final FSR once all grant funds
have been expended and all program requirements are accomplished. Grantee should mark the last required FSR as "Final" and not
submit any subsequent FSR forms.
Reporting Period Due Date
September 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009 December 31, 2009
December 1, 2009 - February 28, 2010 March 31, 2010
March 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 June 30, 2010
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010 September 30, 2010
If necessary, a revised Final FSR must be submitted no later than October 31, 2010.
Note: Grantee must contact the Grants Accountant listed in Section X of this contract in order to submit a revised FSR.
C. The Grantee will send the Grantor a copy of all management letters issued by an auditor with the reporting package. As specified in
UGMS Part IV, Subpart B, Sec. 235(c), the audit shall be completed and submitted 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. The audit's Schedule of Expenditures
of Federal and State Awards must list the amount of TSLAC awards expended for each award year separately.
D. The Grantee agrees to submit the required LSTA Project Report Form to the Grantor twice during the grant period. The first report is
due no later than March 31, 2010, and the final report is due no later than September 30, 2010.
E. Grantee agrees to participate in Outcome Based Evaluation (OBE), as determined by Grantor, for the grant period September 1, 2009
to August 31, 2010. Grantee will submit OBE report to Grantor no later than September 30, 2010.
F. The Grantee agrees to submit the Grant Checklist report form for the grant funded under this contract no later than October 31,
2010.
VIII. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. The Grantee will comply with the Library Systems Competitive Grant Guidelines for SFY 2010.
B. The Grantee will comply with the Rules for Administering the Library Systems Act, Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Chapter 1,
Subchapter D, Rules 1.91 - 1.96, Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 6, Rules 2.610 - 2.612 regarding the Library
Systems Competitive Grants, and Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 1, Rules 2.110 - 2.119 regarding General Grant
Guidelines.
C. The Grantee will comply with the following parts of the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, UGMS revised June 2004, located
at: www.,Zovernor.state.tx.uslileslstateSrants/UGMS062004.doc.
Part I. Cost Principles for State and Local Governments and Other Affected Entities (Adapted from OMB Circular A-87)
Part Il. State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Adapted from OMB Circulars A-
102 and A-122)
Part III. State of Texas Single Audit Circular (Adapted from OMB Circular A-133)
D. For grants funded with Federal funds, Grantee will also comply with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133,
Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations (revised 6/97), located at:
►tryww.whitehouse.govlomblgrantslgrants circulars.html.
E. The Grantee will comply with the IMLS' 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1183, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants
and Cooperative Agreements to States and Local Governments (adapted from OMB Circular A-102).
F. All publicity relating to the grant award must include acknowledgement of the Institute of Museum and Library Services,
hittv:l/www.rmis.jeovlreciyientslacknowledaement.shtm, and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission whenever possible
and practical. Publicity includes, but is not limited to press releases, media events, public events, displays in the benefiting library,
announcements on the Grantee's website, and materials distributed through the grant project. The Grantee will provide Grantor with one
set of all public relations materials produced under this grant with the final quarterly report of program activities.
G. Grantee understands that acceptance of funds under this contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the Texas State Auditor's Office,
or any successor agency, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Grantee further agrees to cooperate fully
with the State Auditor's Office or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested.
Grantee will ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by Sub -grantees through Grantee, and the
requirement to cooperate, is included in any sub -grant awarded.
H. The Grantee 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 2008-2012, is submitted
on December 31, 2013. The Grantee will maintain their records through December 31, 2016.
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The Grantee 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 Grantor's internal audit
report of grant activities. Drafts of this procedural documentation will be submitted to Grantor by dates established mutually between
Grantor and Grantee. Grantor will provide review and guidance to enable final versions to be approved on or before established
deadlines.
IX. ENFORCEMENT
A. Remedies for noncompliance. If a Grantee or Sub -grantee materially fails to comply with any term of an award, whether stated in a
state statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or application, a notice of award, or elsewhere, Grantor 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 Grantee or Sub -grantee, or more severe
enforcement action by Grantor;
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 award for the Grantee's or Sub -grantee's program;
4. Withhold further awards for the program; or
5. Take other remedies that may be legally available.
B. Hearings, appeals. In taking an enforcement action, Grantor will provide the Grantee or Sub -grantee an opportunity for such hearing,
appeal, or other administrative proceeding to which the Grantee or Sub -grantee is entitled under any statute or regulation applicable
to the action involved.
C. Effects of suspension and termination. Costs of Grantee or Sub -grantee resulting from obligations incurred by the Grantee or Sub -
grantee during a suspension or after termination of an award are not allowable unless Grantor expressly authorizes them in the notice
of suspension or termination, or subsequently. Other Grantee or Sub -grantee costs during suspension or after termination that are
necessary, and not reasonably avoidable, are allowable if:
1. The costs resulting from obligations that were properly incurred by the Grantee or Sub -grantee before the effective date of
suspension or termination are not in anticipation of it and, in the case of a termination, 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 Grantee or Sub -grantee from being subject to "Debarment and Suspension" under Executive Order
12549 (see UGMS Part III, Subpart C, Sec 35) and state law.
X. CONTACTS AT TST,AC
Questions or concerns about programmatic issues budget and/or program revisionsperformance reports, and any narrative reports should
be directed to this grant's Program Administrator:
Program Administrator, Library Systems Competitive Grants
Phone: 512-463-5527 / Fax: 512-463-8800
E-mail: jpetersCd),tsl.state. tx.us
Questions or concerns about financial issues should be directed to:
Manager, Accounting and Grants Department
Phone: 512-463-6626 / Fax: 512-475-0185
E-mail; mmartin(a,tsl.state.tx.us
Questions or documentation relating to required Requests for Funds, Financial Status Reports, and Equipment/Property Acquired Report
should be directed to:
Grants Accountant
Phone: 512-463-5472 / Fax: 512-475-0185
E-mail: grants. accountingatsl.state.tx.us
Payments from Grantee to Grantor, such as those for excess advanced funds or for interest earned on advanced funds, should be mailed
with a revised FSR, an explanation of the purpose of the payment, and the grant number. This information shall be directed to:
Grants Accountant
Accounting and Grants Department
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
PO Box 12516
Austin, TX 78711-2516
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XI. APPLICABLE AND GOVERNING LAW
A. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this grant. 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.
B. This grant is subject to availability of funds.
XII. GRANT CERTIFICATIONS
A. Grantor 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 Administrative Code, Title 13, Part
1, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Rules 1.91 — 1.96, Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 6, Rules 2.610 — 2.612 regarding
the Library Systems Competitive Grant Program, and Title 13, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter C, Division 1, Rules 2.110 — 2.119,
Texas Government Code §441.135 Grants (Systems Act), P.L. 108-91, the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), and the State
Plan for the LSTA in Texas and UGMS.
B. The Grantee affirms that it has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future
employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with this contract. The Grantee
further affirms that its employees or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from
contractors, potential contractors, or parties to any sub -agreements.
C. The Grantee certifies by this contract that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Grantee, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the malting 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 any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid for such purpose, the Grantee shall
complete and submit OMB form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, in accordance with its instructions. The Grantee shall
require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants,
contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly, as
specified in Title 31 U.S. Code, Sec. 1352.
D. Grantee has provided to Grantor 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. Grantee agrees to collect, as required and appropriate,
Certification forms from all libraries receiving benefits of Federal funds expended under this contract.
E. Grantee certifies by this contract that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this program by any Federal department or agency, as required by
the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.510, Participant's
responsibilities, 2 CFR Part 180 Subchapter C. 180.335. Where the grantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, the grantee shall attach an explanation to this contract.
F. The Grantee certifies that no Federal funds from this grant award will be made available for a public library, or public elementary or
secondary school library that does not currently receive E-rate services, to purchase computers used to access the Internet or pay for the
direct costs of accessing the Internet, unless the library has certified compliance with the applicable CIPA requirements. Should Federal
funds awarded as part of this grant be used to purchase computers for a public library, or public elementary or secondary school library
that does not currently receive E-rate services, to be used to access the Internet or pay for the direct costs of accessing the Internet,
Grantee will ensure Certification forms are received from all libraries receiving benefits of federal funds expended under this contract.
G. The Grantee 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 (UGMS Part III, Subpart E, Sec. 14 — State Assurances):
1. A subgrantee must comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 573, Vernon's 1994, by ensuring that no officer,
employee, or member of the applicant's governing body or of the applicant's contractor shall vote or confirm the
employment of any person related within the second degree of affinity or the third degree of consanguinity to any member of
the governing body or to any other officer or employee authorized to employ or supervise such person. This prohibition shall
not prohibit the employment of a person who shall have been continuously employed for a period of two years, or such other
period stipulated by local law, prior to the election or appointment of the officer, employee, or governing body member
related to such person in the prohibited degree.
2. A subgrantee must insure that all information collected, assembled or maintained by the applicant relative to a project will
be available to the public during normal business hour's in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Vernon's
1994, unless otherwise expressly prohibited by law.
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3. A subgrantee must comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Vernon's 1994, that requires all regular, special or
called meeting of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law or specifically permitted in
the Texas Constitution.
4. A subgrantee must comply with the Texas Family Code, Section 261.101 that requires reporting of all suspected cases of child
abuse to local law enforcement authorities and to the Texas Department of Child Protective and Regulatory Services.
Subgrantees shall also ensure that all program personnel are properly trained and aware of this requirement.
5. Subgrantees 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 (P.L. 88-352) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title
1X of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), that prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of
1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), that 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.
6. Subgrantees will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland
Act (40 U.S.C. §§276c and 18 U.S.C. §§874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-333),
regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction subagreements.
7. Subgrantees will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act (5 U.S.C. §7321-29) that limit the political
activity of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
8. Subgrantees will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and
the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, as applicable.
9. Subgrantees will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision that shall be utilized in the accomplishment
of the project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify
the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities
indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA (EO 11738).
10. Subgrantees will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological
and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
11. Subgrantees will comply with Public Law 103-277, also known as the Pro -Children Act of 1994 (Act), that prohibits smoking
within any portion of any indoor facility used for the provision of services for children as defined by the Act.
12. Subgrantees will comply with all Federal tax laws and are solely responsible for filing all required state and federal tax forms.
13. Subgrantees will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal and state laws, executive orders, regulations and
policies governing this program.
14. Subgrantees must adopt and implement applicable provisions of the model HIV/AIDS work place guidelines of the Texas
Department of Health as required by the Texas Health and Safety Code, Ann., Sec. 85.001, et seq.
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SIGNATURES
GRANTOR
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Edward Seidenberg, Assistant State Librarian
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Karen B. brabek, Chief Fiscal Officer
Date
Deborah Littrell, Library Development Director
Date
Tenn r Peters, Program Administrator
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GRANTEE
West Texas Library System.
Signature (must be an official empowered to enter into contracts)
Tom Martin, Mayor
Title
October 8, 2009
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Rebecca Garza, Ci y e t
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
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