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COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM
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REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: BOCC
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Karrie Stockton
CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: KarC'I@ Stockton
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES C -1N0
DATE:2/23/2024
PHONE:ext. 2937
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American Rescue Plan Act (ABPA) BeneficiaryAgreement with g h Grant County Fir e
District 8, in the amount of $100,000. Term is March 3,
2021 to September 30, 2.026.
DATE OF ACTION:
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ARPA BENEFICIARY AGREEMENT
This ARPA Beneficiary Agreement ("Agreement")is 4 dated as of the _day of May 2023
by and between Grant County, a Washington Political subdivision '•g p al subdivision and the entitGrant County Fire District 8y
(Federal Tax ID# 91-1566911 UEI # SGURWMN9WL48
Junior Taxing District ("Beneficiary").� a Washington State
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has allocated to the County
$18,983,490.00 of federal stimulus funding from tRecovery
. g he Coronavirus State Fiscal Recove Fund and
the Coronavirus Local Fiscal RecoveryFunds under("AR-PA�
CFDA No 21.027 Funds" under
Section 602 (b) and 603(b) of the Social Sec � ).
Security Act, as amended by Section 9901 of the American.
Rescue Plan Act ("ABPA. Act"), for the limited purposes n
p � s identified. in the Agreement between the
Treasury and Grant County designated under FAIN # #SLF
RP2169 (Agreement), identified as
,the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule ("Final Rule").
identified as ,and the Compliance }
p e and Reporting Guidance for State and Local Fiscal
Recove Funds "Compliance & Reporting Guidelines"), p g delines ), identified as
re attached hereto and incorporated herein b this reference.
nce.
WHEREAS, the County desires to allocate portions o
. p f the ABPA Funds awarded to Grant Count
in support of the provision of fire and public safety services y
Notable negative economic impacts by the Beneficiary include the following:
The COVID-19 pandemic provided experientially and through exposing potential i
shortcomings in services in
of emergency, thatemergency services such as fire districts lac � times �f pandemics and states
ked capacity and certain services for fulfilling the needs of the public.
ARPA funds will be used for training and equipment to mitigate for these potential situations as they occur.
WHEREAS, the County believes the provision of police, fire, and otherub '
p lie safety services (including
purchase of fire trucks and police vehicles)
qualifies this project as an eligible use of
g ABPA Funds as outlined previously.
y
WHEREAS, the County and Beneficiary desire to enter '
i`y er into this Agreement so that the Count
may advance ABPA Funds via a direct economic supporty
grant to provide the Beneficiary with
sufficient resources to proceed as allowed under the Attachments A & B.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing g ng recitals which are incorporated herein b
reference, and the terms and conditions set forth below,y
the parties agree as follows:
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1. Effective Date and Term. This A reement shall
art. � commence when last executed by all
parties and remain in effect until D►ecerne 31 2026 unless ter1.minated by the County in
writing.
2. ABPA Funds. The County agrees to provide to the B
exceed � oo,000 p Beneficiary a total dollar sum not to
d on a Reimbursement Payment
basis for eligible costs
incurred during the period of March 3 2021 throe
eligibility through September 30, 2026 based on
ligibility criteria outlined in Atta+chment 1 Scope of Work.
ork.
3. reimbursement Re uest Support. For entities receive
basis facilitate ng ARPA Funds on a reimbursement
to facilitate release of ARPA funding to the Beneficiary*,the '
Beneficiary will submit
a detailed invoice in a form specified and approved b the
pp Y County, no more frequently than
monthly and at minimum on a quarterly basis, detailingtheeligible
the Beneficiary g le expenses incurred by
iary for which Reimbursement is being requested. Each Rei
the B q Reimbursement request
submitted b
y Beneficiary will include a signed certification b the Beneficiary '
expenses represent eligible ex Y teary that such
p g expenses incurred by the Beneficiary based on the eligibility
criteria outlined in Attachment D a g ility
and that such expenses have not been nor will be
reimbursed under any other government orrivate entity
modified with t p Y program. Such schedule maybe
he prior approval of the County. Failure torovide
result p any of the required
documentation may it in termination of the Agreement and in the withholding
nonpayment of all remain' and/or
remaining funds awarded to the Beneficiary b the County
Agreement. '�' Y ty under the
4. Advance payment Super. For entities receiving ARPA funds as an advance payment, a
progress and final report will be required when the fundin has
g been expended. At the
discretion of the BOCC, all entities in this category
budget g y may be required to provide a narrative
dget either at the time this agreement is signed or along g with the progress and final report.
5. Inelijzible Uses. Non -allowable uses of ABPA Funds include, without limitation, the
following, a) usage of funds to either directlyindirectly or offset a reduction in net tax
revenue resulting from a change in law, regulation or administrate '
the covered period that red administrative interpretation during
p reduces any tax or delays the imposition of an tax or tax '
b) damages covered b insurance; c Y ease,
Y )usage of funds as a deposit into an pe ax
fun
expenses that have been or will be Y p d, d)
reimbursed under any federal program; e debt service
costs; contributions to �� )
a rainy day fund; legal settle
. g) g settlements and h) any and all other
ineligible uses listed in the Final Rule.
6. Termination.. The County may terminate this Agreement, for convenience or otherwise and
for no consideration or damages, upon prior notice to '
p the Beneficiary.
7. Independent Contractor. Each part under the e Agi Bement shall be for all purposes an
Independent Contractor. Nothing contained herein will
be deemed to create an association,
a partnership, a joint venture, or a relationshipof principal
be p p and agent, or employer and
employee
tween the parties. The Beneficiary shall not be or be deemed to be, or act or
purport to act, as an employee, agent, or representative of the County for any purpose.
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8. Indemnification. The Beneficiaryre agrees es to defend, indemnify and hold the Count it
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteersy' s
of
harmless from and against an and all
claims, injuries, damages, losses or expenses including '
Y
bodilyinjury, p g without limitation personal injury,
ry, sickness, disease, or death, or damage to or destruction
are alleged or proven g ruction of property, which
g p to be caused in whole or in part b an act or '
Beneficiary, its officers directors Y omission of the
, employees, and/or agents relating to the Beneficiary's
performance or failure to perform under this Agreement.
g Bement. The section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. Compliance with Laws Guidelines. The Beneficiary eneficiary shall comply with all federal state
and local laws and all requirements(includingde '
debarment and other required certifications
and audits) of Attachments A & B an q
d Compliance &Reporting Guidelines to the
' extent
applicable, when disbursing ABPA Funds to Beneficiary ficiary or when seeking Reimbursement
from the County.
10. Maintenance and Audit of Records. Th '
The Beneficiary shall maintain records books
documents, and other materials relevant to its '
performance under this Agreement. These
records shall be subject to inspection, review and audit t by the County or its designee the
Washington State Auditor's Office and as re '
quired by Attachments A & B, and
Compliance &Reporting Guidelines for five(5). years after all funds have been ex ended
or returned. If it is determined during the course of thep
audit that the Beneficiary was
reimbursed for unallowable costs under this Agreement, g ement, the Beneficiary agrees to prom tl
reimburse the County for such payments p ments u on request. p Y
11. Notices. Any notice desired or to required '
q be given hereunder shall be in writin and sh
be deemed received three (3) da s after de osi g� all
Y p t with the U.S. Postal Service, Posta e full
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, an g Y
. p q � d addressed to the party to which it is
intended at its last known address, or to such otherer
p son or address as either party shall
designate to the other from time to time in writing forwarded in like manner:
eneficiarY: Organization: Grant County Fire District 8
Contact Name: Chief Matt Hyndman
Address: 20643 Rd. 22.5 SW
City/State/Zip Mattawa, WA 99349
Grant County: Grant County Commissioners
P.O. Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
12. Improper Influence. Each art warrants .
party that it did not and well not employ,retain
contract with any person or entityon a Contin , or
gent compensation basis for theu o
seeking, obtaining, maintaining, or extendingt p rp se of
his Agreement. Each party agrees, warrants
and represents that no gratuity whatsoever has b '
Ben or will be offered or conferred with a
view towards obtaining, maintaining, or extendingthis Agreement.
greement.
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13. Conflict of Interest. The elected and appointed pp officials and employees of the parties shall
not have any personal interest, direct or indirect which
gives rise to a conflict of interest.
14. Time. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
15. Survival. The provisions of this Agreement that
g by their sense and purpose should survive
expiration or termination of the Agreement shall so survive. T provisions Those provisions include
without limitation Indemnification and Maintenance and Audit of Records.
16. Amendment. No amendment or modification to the Agreement will be effective without
the prior written consent of the authorized representatives p Ives of the parties.
17. Governing Law; Venue. The Agreement will b
g e governed in all respects by the laws of
Washington State, both as to interpretation anderfo p rmance, without regard to conflicts of
law or choice
of law provisions. Any action arisingout of or in '
Agreement may be instituted connection with the
y uted and maintained only in a court of competent jurisdiction inGrant County, Washington or as provided by RCW 36.01.050.
18. Non -Waiver. No failure on theart of the County '
p ty to exercise, and no delay in exercising,
any right hereunder shall operate as a wavier thereof; nor
b the � shall any single or partial exercise
y County of any right hereunder preclude an other er or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right. The remedies herein provided are cumulative
of any remedyavailable to ive and not exclusive
the County at law or in equity.
19. Bindin2 Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors.
20. Assignment. The Beneficiary shall not assign g or transfer any of its interests in or
obligations under this Agreement without therior
p written consent of the County.
21. Entire Agreement, This Agreement constitutes'
the entire agreement between the Count
and the Beneficiary for the use of funds received under this Agreement and it Y
supersedes
all prior or contemporaneous communications and
proposals, whether electronic, oral, or
written between the parties with respect to this Agreement.
p g meat.
22. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothingherein
shall or be deemed to create or confer an
right, action, or benefit in, to, or on the art of an person y
p y p son or entity that is not a party to this
Agreement. This provision shall not limit any obligation which either Party has to Treasury
in connection with the use of ARPA Funds including'
the obligations to provide access to
records and cooperate with audits as provided in this Agreement.
g Bement.
23. Severability. In the event that one or more provisions
to be ' p stuns of this Agreement shall be determined
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction ora encjurisdictiong y having thereof, the
remainder
of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
and the invalid provisions
shall be deemed deleted.
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24. CountMarts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, any of which
shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
25. Authorization. Each party signing below warrants to the of party, that they have the full
power and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of theparty for whom they sign.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,, this Agreement is executed and shall become effective as of
the last date signed below.
DATED this 5th day of May ---- 92023.
BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATION. Grant County Fire District -8
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PRINTED NAME: Maty ndmanFire Chief ----------
TITLE4
SIGNATURE:
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DATED this 5f4-*- day of �
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A EST:
Barba a J. Was 0 Board
Apr ved as F r
Rebekah M-,&ayTbr, WSBA#: 53527
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
BOARD OFCOUNTY-COMMISBION
ERS
GRANT COUNTY9 WASHI ON
Rob J' at
Cindy Carter l vt-eeretta.v-,
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Danny E S ne, Mea%bp'r VIC.0- &Iwf r -
Date
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ATTACHMENT A
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND
GRANT COUNTY
Attachment A to be provided on a separate document
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ATTACHMENT B
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
FINAL RULE
EFFECTIVE 4-1-2022
htti)s://home.treasurv.aoy/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule.7odf
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ATTACHMENT C
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS STATE AND
LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
DATED 9-20-22
Version 5.0
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ATTACHMENT D
SCOPE OF WORK
The Board of Commissioners is directingto provide the Beneficiary
exceed $100,000 p eneficiary a total dollar amount not to
of ARPA Funds in support of the on-going provision of fire district
pp services to their residents.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local fire districts were severely taxed while providing for their role as emergencyresponders N in Kcal communities.
fire districts are providing important services to our communities and are included in Final Rule comments on "government services."
Expenses under this grant must meet the eligibility criteria
outlined below:
1. Eligible Costs include equipment and training ensuring the fire district has adequate resources s to provide their
emergency response services both within their district boundaries and, at times, to assist other local fire districts when called
upon.
2. Program Funding and Award Amount
The County shall make $ 100,000 of ARPA funds'
available under Attachment A that will
be paid to the Beneficiary on a Reimbursement Payment
bases.
All funds are to be disbursed no later than September 30 2
p 026.
I :Reporting
The ARPA funding will be provided via warrant to the Beneficiary ene� clary upon its submission to the
County of expenditure details, together with copies of invoices, voices, receipts and other supporting
documentation for
each expense for which reimbursement is requested, al
certification by the Beneficia q � ong with a signed
Beneficiary th at such expenses represent eligible expenses incurred b
Beneficiary based on the ell iblllt criteria y the
eligibility a outlined above and that such expenses have not been
nor will be reimbursed under any other government or private entity program. The Beneficiary only submit one request for reimbursement
er month and at
p minimum on a quarterly basis.
This will ensure the eligibility of the expenditures consistent with thea 'on requirements
application
prior to payment.
The Beneficiary reporting obligations listed above will not be required if one or both statements
below are checked:
❑ A narrative budget and plan has been previously submitted by the applicant and approved
by the BOCC. A progress and final report from the beneficiary on grant usage is required.
❑✓ This beneficiary is designated as being within an eligible class for grant allocation. A
progress and final report from the beneficiary on grant usage is required and the BOCC
may require a narrative budget to accompany the progress and final report.
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K22-106
OMB Approved No. 1505-0271
Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASUR MAY 10 ?0`2
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOLE��FT_11,MS I A
Recipient natne and address:
Grant County, Washington DUNS Number: 010202562
35 C Street NW Taxpayer Identification Number: 916001319
Ephrata, WashinAssistance Listing Number and Title: ton 98823 1 21-027
Sections 602(b) and 603(b) of the Social Security Act the Act) as added by section 9901
No. 117-2 (March 11 5 2421 authorizes the Department of the Treasury (T of the American Rescue Plan Act, Pub. L.
. reasury) to make payments to certain recipients from the
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund,
Recipientshereby agrees, as a condition to r1ece* *
. v1ng such Payment from Treasury, agrees to the terms attached hereto.
Recipient:
Cindy Carter, Vice -Chair
Rob Jones, Chair
T
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Authorized Representative Sign ...
nature (above) S
Authorized Representative Name: Danny E Stone, BOCC Chair
Authorized Representative Title:
Chair
Date Signed:
U.S. Department of the Treasury:
Authorized Representative Signature (above)
Authorized Representative Name: Jacob Leibenl-Lift
Authorized Representative Title: Chief Recovery -Officer, office of
Date Signed: Recovery Programs
June 1, 2021
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE
The information collected will be used for the U.S. Government to process requests fax support. The estimated burden
inforniation is 15 minutes per response. Comments concerning the accuracy associated with this collection of
of this burden esthnate and suggestions for reducing this burden should be directed
to the Office of Privacy, Transparency and Records, Department of the Treasury, 1500 PennsYlvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220. DO NOT send the
form to this address. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not re squired control number assigned by ONm. qu ed to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid
MAY P�,'j 2022
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v. Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters, pursuant to which
Appendix XII to Part 200 is hereb Y in.co incorporated the award term set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 200,
rp ed by reference.
vi. GOvernmentwide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace, 31
p C.F.R. Part 20.
vii. New Restrictions on Lobbying, 31 C.F.R. Part 21.
viii. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real '' q Property Ac uisiti
implementing regulations, p ons Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. § § 4601-4655 and
ix. Generally applicable federal environmental laws and regulations.
,gu ions.
Statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination applicable to this his award, include, without limitation, the following:
i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U.S.C. . C. g
C.F.R. Part 22 which r � , § § 2000d et seq.) and Treasury's implementing
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national or' P g regulations at 31
activities receiving federal financial assistance; origin under programs or
ii. The Fair Housing Act, Title vLQ of the Civil t Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.), which prohibits
discrimination in housing on the basis of race,, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability;
iii. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation .Act of 1973 ���
basis of disability under an program � as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination o
Y p gr or activity receiving federal financial assistance; n the
iv. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as .mended42 U.S.0
regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 23 . ( • § § 6101 et seq.), and Treasury's iin leinentin
, which prohibit discrim nation on the basis of age in ro ams o p g
receiving federal financial assistance; and P r activities
v. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended
discrimination on the basis of disabilityunder r (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.), Which prohibits
and local governments or instrumentalities p °grams, activities, and services provided or made available
or agencies thereto, fable by state
10. Remedial Actions. In the event of Recipient's noncompliance with '
Treasury's 'implementing regulations, guidance ora p h sections 602 and 603 of the Act, other applicable laws
any reporting or other program. requirements, Treasury may impose additional
conditions on the receipt of a subsequent tranche of future award funds p ional
C.F.R. § 200.339. In. the case of a violation of sections 602 ' if any, or take other available remedies as set forth in 2
(c) or 603(c) of the Act regarding the use of funds, previous
shall be subject to recoupment as provided in sections 602(e) and 603 p s payments
() (e) °f the Act.
11. Hatch Act. Recipient agrees to comply, as applicable
7324•-7325), which limit certain olitical acti '' with requirements of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1,508 a
Povities of State or local government employees whose principal e nd
connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by this federal assistance.
P p naployment is in
12. False Statements Recipient understands that making false statements or claims in connection with this award is a violation of
federal law and may result in criinin.al, civil, or administrative sanctions, '
.. ns, including fines, imprisonment, civil damages and
penalties, debarment from participating in federal awards or contracts and/or any other remedy available by law.
13. Publications. Any publications produced with funds from this a
• ward must display the following language: "This project is
being]. [was] supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number p � �
by the U.S. Department of the Treasury." Center project FAIN] awarded to Grant Coun , Washington
gton
14. Debts Owed the Federal Government.
a. Any funds paid to Recipient (1) in excess of the amount to which '
under the terms of this award; (2) that are Bete Recipient is finally determined. to be authorized to retain
determined by the Treasury Office of Inspector General to have bee
(3) that are determined by Treasury to be subject to a repayment n misused; or
Act and have not been repaid by Recipient steal • obligation pursuant to sections 602(e) and 603 e of the
.p 1 constitute a debt to the federal government. ( )
g
b. Any debts determined to be owed the federal government must '
not been paid by the date specified in Treasury's be paid Promptly by Recipient. A debt is delinquent if it
• ury's initial written demand fora q has
have been made or if the Recipient knowingly or improperlyret • P payment, unless other satisfactory arrangements
Treasury airs funds that are a debt as defined in paragraph 14(a).
uxy will take any actions available to it to collect such a debt. P
OMB Approved No. 1505-0271
Expiration Date: 1.1/30/2021
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS
REQUIREMENTS
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
As a condition of receipt of federal financial assistance
from the Department. of the Treasury, the Grant County,Washington
(hereinafter referred to as "the Recipient") provides the assurancesW slungton
stated herein. The federal financial assistance may include
federal grants, loans and contracts to provide assistance to the recipient's y
pient s beneficiaries, the use or rent of Federal land or property
at below market value,. Federal training, a loan of Federal Personnel, subsidies, p P �Y
providing assistance. Federal financial assistance does p and other arrangements with the intention. of
not encompass contracts of guarantee or insurance, regulated programs,
licenses, procurement contracts by the Federal government at market . p gr 'mss,
assurance applies to all federal financial assistance from value, or programs that provide direct benefits. This
m or funds made available through the Department of the Treasury.,
including any assistance that the Recipient may request in the future.urY�
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 provides that the provisions '
services and activities so Ion as an p , ns of this assurance apply to all of the recipient's ro ams
g y portion of the recipients program(s) is federally assisted in the ma '
manner proscribed. above.
1. Recipient ensures its current and future -compliance with T' .. � .
prohibits exclusion from participation, d Title VI of the Civil Rj.ghts Act of 1964, as amended whic
p p denial of the benefits of, or subjection to discrimination under � h
activities receiving federal funds, of any person in the United States o programs and
U.S.C. § 20004 et seq.), as implemented b the Department on'the ground of race, color, or national origin 42
y p rtm.ent of the Treasury Title VI regulations at 31
other pertinent executive orders such as Executive Order 13166• dire CFR Part 22 and
documents. dives; circulars; policies; rneinoranda anal/or guidance
2. Recipient acknowledges that Executive Order 1.3166, "Im. rovin
Proficiency, y assisted to improve access to federall p g Access to Services for Persons with Limited En fish
d programs and activities for individuals who, because g
proficiency (LEP). Reci lent understa � se of nati
origin, have Limited English proonal
services, and activities because of LEP is a form of � rads that denying a person access tots programs
national origin discrimination prohibited under Title VI o '
Rights .Act of 1964 and the Department of the Treasury's implementing f the Civil
reasonable steps, or comply with the Department of � p rating regulations. Accordingly, Recipient shall initiate
P .. ,the Treasury's directives, to ensure that. LEP persons have
access to its programs, services, and activities. Recipient understands an mea ng
pr�ovading language assistance services, includingoral ` d agrees that meaningful access may entail
effective communication in the I�.eci Tent's interpretation relation, and written, translation where necess , to ensure
p programs, services, and activities. �
3. Recipient agrees to consider the need for language services for LEP persons during development of applicable budgets and
when conducting programs, services and activities, As a resource g
guidance at 70 FR. 6067. For more information on � the Department of the Treasury has published its LEP
LEP, please visit ht-tn://vcrww.Iep.cr.,
4. Recipient acknowledges and agrees that compliance. with this as
federal fion Recipient a surance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of
nancial assistance and is binding u
period in which. such assistance is provided. p p and Recipient's successors, transferees and assignees for the
p d. �
5. Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it must require an sub -
transferees, and assignees to comply with assurances 1-4 y grantees, contractors, subcontractors, successors, '
above, andagrees to incorporate the following tan ua e i
contract or agreement subject to Title VI and its regulations between the g g n every
contractors, subcontractors, successors, transferees, an assignees: Recipient and the Recipient's sub -grantees,
.
The sub grantee, contractor, subcontractor, successor) transferee, and assignee shall comply with Title VI o the
P recipients of federal financial assistancefrom excr f
or activity; denying benefits of, or otherwise discriminating against udang from a p. y�ogram
national origin (42 U.S.C. g g st a person on the basis of race, color, or
• § 2000d et seq.), as implemented by the Department o the
regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, which are herein incorporated b re f Treasury's Title VI
agreement). p y ference and made apart of this contract (or
Title VI also includes protection to persons with "Limite
activity receiving federal financial assistance 42 U.S d English Proficiency" in any.program or
31 CF • C. � 20004 et seq., as implemented by the Department o t
R Part 22, and herein incorporated by reference and made p ,s he
Treasury's Title VI regulations
contract or agreement. a e a part of this
6. Recipient understands and agrees that if any realroe
financial assistance by the Department of the p P '� or structure is provided or improved with the aid of federal
p e Treasury, this assurance obligates the Recipientor in the
Property p � case of a subsequent
transfer, the transferee, for the period during which the real
financial assistance is extended or for another p. p � or structure is used for a purpose for which the federal
purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits. If any