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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Beneficiary Agreement with HopeSource in the amount of $40,876.
Term is March 2, 2021 - September 30, 2026.
DATE OF ACTION:
APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN
D1:
D2:
D3:
DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO:
K24-079
ARPA BENEFICIARY AGREEMENT
This ARPA Beneficiary Agreement ("Agreement") is dated as of the 7th day of February, 2024,
by and between Grant County, a Washington political subdivision ("County"), and the entity
HopeSource
(Federal Tax ID# 91-0814544 , UEI # MJGHVSUVGJ3 ), a Washington State
tax exempt public charitable organization
("Beneficiary").
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") has allocated to the County
$18,983,490.00 of federal stimulus funding from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and
the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under CFDA No. 21.027 ("ARPA Funds") under
Section 602 (b) and 603(b) of the Social Security Act, as amended by Section 9901 of the American
Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA Act"), for the limited purposes identified in the Agreement between the
Treasu and Grant County designated under FAIN # #SLFRP2169 (Agreement), identified as
the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule ("Final Rule"),
identified as , and the Compliance and Reporting Guidance for State and Local Fiscal
Recovea Funds "Compliance & Reporting Guidelines"), identified as
are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
WHEREAS, the County desires to allocate portions of the ARPA Funds awarded to Grant County
in support of assistance for " and "disproportionately impacted" classes: impacted classes experienced the general,
broad based impacts of the pandemic, while disproportionately impacted classes faced meaningfully more severe impacts,
often due to preexisting disparities
Notable negative economic impacts by the Beneficiary include the following:
The need to provide assistance to impacted households which may include aid for re-employment, job training, food, rent, mortgages,
utilities, affordable housing development, childcare, early education, addressing learning loss, and many more uses.
WHEREAS, the County believes the provision of services by local non-profit organizations to our citizens
benefit a wide array of socio-economic groups. Assisting those organizations with funds to assist homeless households is vital to the continued
operations of those entities and ultimately benefits both the under -served and the general citizenry of our area.
qualifies this project as an eligible use of ARPA Funds as outlined previously
WHEREAS, the County and Beneficiary desire to enter into this Agreement so that the County
may advance ARPA Funds via a direct economic support grant to provide the Beneficiary with
sufficient resources to proceed as allowed under the Attachments A & B.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals which are incorporated herein by
reference, and the terms and conditions set forth below, the parties agree as follows:
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1. Effective Date and Term. This Agreement shall commence when last executed by all
parties and remain in effect until December 31, 2026, unless terminated by the County in
writing.
2. ARPA Funds. The County agrees to provide to the Beneficiary a total dollar sum not to
exceed $ 40,876 on a Advance Payment basis for eligible costs
incurred during the period of March 3, 2021, through September 30, 2026 based on
eligibility criteria outlined in Attachment D, Scope of Work.
3. Reimbursement Request Support. For entities receiving ARPA Funds on a reimbursement
basis, to facilitate release of ARPA fiinding to the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary will submit
a detailed invoice in a form specified and approved by the County, no more frequently than
monthly and at minimum on a quarterly basis, detailing the eligible expenses incurred by
the Beneficiary for which Reimbursement is being requested. Each Reimbursement request
submitted by the Beneficiary will include a signed certification by the Beneficiary that such
expenses represent eligible expenses incurred by the Beneficiary based on the eligibility
criteria outlined in Attachment D and that such expenses have not been nor will be
reimbursed under any other government or private entity program. Such schedule may be
modified with the prior approval of the County. Failure to provide any of the required
documentation may result in termination of the Agreement and in the withholding and/or
nonpayment of all remaining funds awarded to the Beneficiary by the County under the
Agreement.
4. Advance payment Support. For entities receiving ARPA funds as an advance payment, a
progress and final report will be required when the funding has been expended. At the
discretion of the BOCC, all entities in this category may be required to provide a narrative
budget either at the time this agreement is signed or along with the progress and final report.
5. Ineligible Uses. Non -allowable uses of ABPA Funds include, without limitation, the
following: a) usage of funds to either directly or indirectly offset a reduction in net tax
revenue resulting from a change in law, regulation or administrative interpretation during
the covered period that reduces any tax or delays the imposition of any tax or tax increase;
b) damages covered by insurance; c) usage of funds as a deposit into an pension fund; d
any )
expenses that have been or will be reimbursed under any federal program; e) debt service
costs; f) contributions to a "rainy day" fund; g) legal 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 the Beneficiary.
7. Independent Contractor. Each party under the Agreement 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 relationship of principal and agent, or employer and
employee between 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 Beneficiary agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the County, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against any and all
claims, injuries, damages, losses or expenses including without limitation personal injury,
bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or damage to or destruction of property, which
are alleged or proven to be caused in whole or in part by an act or omission of the
Beneficiary, its officers, directors, employees, and/or agents relating to the Beneficiary's
performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. The section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. Compliance with Laws, Guidelines. The Beneficiary shall comply with all federal, state,
and local laws and all requirements (including debarment and other required certifications
and audits) of Attachments A & B, and Compliance & Reporting Guidelines to the extent
applicable, when disbursing ARPA Funds to Beneficiary or when seeking Reimbursement
from the County.
10. Maintenance and Audit of Records. The Beneficiary shall maintain records, books,
documents, and other materials relevant to its performance under this Agreement. These
records shall be sub j ect to inspection, review and audit by the County or its designee, the
Washington State Auditor's Office and as required by Attachments A & B, and
Compliance & Reporting Guidelines for five (5) years after all funds have been expended
or returned. If it is determined during the course of the audit that the Beneficiary was
reimbursed for unallowable costs under this Agreement, the Beneficiary agrees to promptly
reimburse the County for such payments upon request.
11. Notices. Any notice desired or required to be given hereunder shall be in writing, and shall
be deemed received three (3) days after deposit with the U.S. Postal Service, postage fully
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the party to which it is
intended at its last known address, or to such other person or address as either party shall
designate to the other from time to time in writing forwarded in like manner:
Beneficia .: Organization: HopeSource
Contact Name: Susan Grindle
Address: 606 w. 3rd Ave
City/State/Zip Ellensburg, WA 98926
Grant CountT Grant County Commissioners
P.O. Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
12. Improper Influence. Each party warrants that it did not and will not employ, retain, or
contract with any person or entity on a contingent compensation basis for the purpose of
seeking, obtaining, maintaining, or extending this Agreement. Each party agrees, warrants,
and represents that no gratuity whatsoever has been or will be offered or conferred with a
view towards obtaining, maintaining, or extending this Agreement.
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13. Conflict of Interest. The elected and appointed 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 by their sense and purpose should survive
expiration or termination of the Agreement shall so survive. 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 of the parties.
17. Governing Law; Venue. The Agreement will be governed in all respects by the laws of
Washington State, both as to interpretation and performance, without regard to conflicts of
law or choice of law provisions. Any action arising out of or in connection with the
Agreement may be instituted and maintained only in a court of competent jurisdiction in
Grant County, Washington or as provided by RCW 36.01.050.
1$. Non -Waiver. No failure on the part of the County to exercise, and no delay in exercising,
any right hereunder shall operate as a wavier thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise
by the County of any right hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive
of any remedy available to the County at law or in equity.
19. Binding 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 or transfer any of its interests in or
obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County.
21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the County
and the Beneficiary for the use of funds received under this Agreement and it supersedes
all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or
written between the parties with respect to this Agreement.
22. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing herein shall or be deemed to create or confer any
right, action, or benefit in, to, or on the part of any person 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.
23. Severability. In the event that one or more provisions of this Agreement shall be determined
to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction or agency having jurisdiction 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. Counterparts. 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 other party, that they have the full
power and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom they sign.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is . executed and shall become effective as of
the last date signed below.
DATED this 8th day of March 2024.
BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATION: HopeSource
PRINTED NAME: Susan Grindle TITLE: CEO
SIGNATURE:
DATED this day of r- , 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cindy Carter, Chair
Danny E. tone, Vice Chair
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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
hqps://home.treasury,.-gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule.l)df
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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 directing to provide the Beneficiary a total dollar amount not to
exceed $ 40,876 of ARPA Funds in support of the class of recipients known as non-profit
organizations. These organizations qualify under ARPA expenditure category 2 -Negative Economic Impacts and under subcategory
2.34 -Assistance to Impacted Nonprofit Organizations.
Expenses under this grant must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below:
1. Eligible COStS Those costs associated with providing matching funds to support the implementation of a HUD
Rapid Rehousing program to serve 35 at -risk and currently homeless households in Grant County, Washington. This expenditure
is specifically recognized as eligible in the Overview of the Final Rule (OFR pg.18). It lists emergency housing assistance: rental
assistance, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, assistance paying delinquent property taxes, counseling and legal aid
to prevent eviction and homelessness & emergency programs or services for homeless individuals, including temporary
residences for people experiencing homelessness as eligible uses of SLFRF funds.
2. Program Funding and Award Amount
The County shall make $ 40,876 of ARPA funds available under Attachment A that will
be paid to the Beneficiary on a Advance Payment basis.
All funds are to be disbursed no later than September 30, 2026.
3. Reporting
The ARPA funding will be provided via warrant to the Beneficiary upon its submission to the
County of expenditure details, together with copies of invoices, receipts and other supporting
documentation for each expense for which reimbursement is requested, along with a signed
certification by the Beneficiary that such expenses represent eligible expenses incurred by the
Beneficiary based on the eligibility criteria outlined above and that such expenses have not been
nor will be reimbursed under any other government or private entity program. The Beneficiary
may only submit one request for reimbursement per month and at minimum on a quarterly basis.
This will ,ensure the eligibility of the expenditures consistent with the application requirements
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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Hop ours
700 E. Mountain View Ave. Suite 501 Ellensburg, WA 98926 (P) 509.925.1448 110 Pennsylvania Ave. Cie Hum, WA 98922 (P) 50-9,674,2375 (F) 509,674,5187
Contract Checklist
Contract type
Fw- 1 N e W
0 Amendment
F-1 Renewed
F-1 Contract #:
El Original Contract Signed by CEO
Grant Name: ARPA BENEFICIARY AGREEMENT
Grant Number:
Contract due date:
Contract Manager (CM): Brittany B.
El Verified contract accuracy
F-1 Budget breakdowns attached
El Number of copies to send:
Date given to Reporting Staff:
Reporting Staff (RS): Rebekah Kidanernariarn
D Budget info entered into MIP
A Program Reviewer: COO
Date give 00:
Initials: W
Date given to RS: —
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- Match for Grant C. HUD RRH
0 N/A Date Received:
Type of mail:
F-1 Certified El Regular F-1 Electronic
Contract mail date:
Legal Review (for new contracts only)
By:
Budget Session ID:
Fw-] Finance Reviewer: CFO
Date given to CFO:
Initials:
Date given to RS:
0 Signer: CEO
Date given to CEO:
Initials:
Date given to RS:
After Review — Reporting Staff
El Contract Manager notified contract is ready to send
F Contract copied
El Contract mailed F Contract emailed Date: F Certified mail slip attached F N/A
Address:
n Contract not received by Week 3 — Contract Manager notified Date:
After Fully Executed Contract Returned — Reporting Staff
F-1 Signed contract received Date:
0 Email sent to CM, COO, CFO Date:
M Contract and checklist filed Date:
El Contract coversheet and budget info scanned into Finance Contract Folder
Notes
$40,876 Match funds for HUD- RRH program in Grant County
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Expiration Date: 11/30/2021 M A Y 0
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASUR
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECO R,Y FUNDS
Recipient name and address: DUNS Number: 010202562
Grant County, Washington Taxpayer Identification Number: 916001319
35 C Street NW Assistance Listing Number and Title: 21,027
Ephrata, Washington 98823
Sections 602(b) and 603(b) of the Social Security Act (the Act) as added by section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act, Pub. L.
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No. 117-2 (March It, 202 1) authorizes the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to make payments to certain recipients from the
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund,
Recipients hereby agrees, as a condition to receiving such payment from Treasury, agrees to the terms attached hereto.
Recipient:
Authorized Representative Signature (above)
Authorized Representative Name: Danny E Stone, BOCC Chair'
Authorized Representative Title: Chair
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Authorized Representative Title:
Date Signed:
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Chief Recovery Officer, Office of Recovery Programs
June 1, 2021
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U.S. DEPARTMEENT OF TBE TREASURY
CORONAVIRUS STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FUND
AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
L Use of Funds.
a. Recipient understands and agrees that the funds disbursed under this award may only be used in compliance with sections
602(c) and 603(c) of the Social Security Act (the Act) and Treasmy's regulations implementing that section and guidance.
b. Recipient will determine prior to engaging in any project using this assistance that it has the institutional, managerial, and
financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of such project. I
2. Period of Performance. The -period of performance for this award begins on the date hereof and ends on December 31, 2026. As
set forth in Treasury's, implementing regulations, Recipient may use award funds to cover eligible costs incurred during the period
that begins on March 3, 2021 and ends on December 31, 2024.
lbe-portingy. Recipient agrees to comply with any reporting obligations established by Treasury, as it relates to this award.
4. Maintenance of and Access to Records
a. Recipient shall maintain records and financial documents sufficient to evidence compliance with sections 602(c) and
603 (c), Treasury's regulations implementing those sections, and guidance regarding the eligible uses of funds.
b. The Treasury Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office, or their authorized representatives,
Shall have the right of access to records (electronic and otherwise) of Recipient in order to conduct audits or other
investigations.
c. Records shall be maintained by Recipient for a period of five (5) years after all funds hav6 been expended or returned to
Treasury, whichever is later.
5. Pre -award Costs. Pre -award costs, as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.458, may not be paid with funding from this award.
6. Administrative Costs. Recipient may use funds provided under this award to cover both direct and indirect costs.
7. Cost Sharing., Cost sharing or matching funds are not required to be provided by Recipient.
_8. Conflicts of Interest., Recipient understands and agrees it must maintain a conflict of interest policy consistent with 2 C.F.R. §
200.318(c) and that such conflict of interest policy is applicable to each activity funded under this award. Recipient and
subrecipients must disclose in writing to Treasury or the pass-through entity, as appropriate, any potential conflict of interest
affecting the awarded funds in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.112.
9. Compliance with Applicable Lawand Regulations.
a. Recipient agrees to comply with the requirements of sections 602 and 603 of the Act, regulations adopted by Treasury
pursuant to sections 602(f) and 603(f) of * the Act, and guidance issued by Treasury regarding the foregoing. Recipient also
agrees to comply with all other applicable federal statutes, regulations, and executive orders, and Recipient shall provide for
such compliance by other parties in any agreements it enters into with other parties relating to this award.
b. Federal regulations applicable to this award include, without limitation, the following:
i. Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. Part
200, other than such provisions as Treasury may determine are inapplicable to this Award and subject to such
exceptions as may be otherwise provided by Treasury. Subpart F — Audit Requirements of the Uniform Guidance,
implementing the Single Audit Act, shall apply to this award,
ii. Universal Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM), 2 C.F.R. Part 25, pursuant to which the award term
set forth in Appendix A to 2 C.F.R. Part 25 is hereby incorporated by reference.
iii. Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information, 2 C.F.R. Part 170, pursuant to which the award term
set forth in Appendix A to 2 C.F.R. Part 170 is hereby incorporated by reference.
iv. OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement), 2 C.F.R. Part
180, including the requirement to include a term or condition in all lower tier covered transactions (contracts and
subcontracts described in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, subpart B) that the award is subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 180 and Treasury's
implementing regulation at 31 C.F.R. Part 19. '
v. Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters, pursuant to which the award term set forth in 2 CY.R. Part 200,
Appendix XII to Part 200 is hereby incorporated by reference,
vi. Governmentwide Requirements for Drug -Free workplace, 31 C.F.R. Part 20.
vii. New Restrictions on Lobbying, 31 C.F.R. Part 21.
viii. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4601-4655) and
implementing regulations.
ix. Generally applicable federal environmental laws and regulations.
Statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination applicable to this award, include, without limitation, the following:
i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1.964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq.) and Treasury's implementing regulations at 31
C.F.R. Part 22, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin under -programs or
activities receiving federal financial assistance;
ii. The Fair Housing Act, Title vllx of the Civil 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, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of disability under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance; mm
iv. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6 101 et seq.), and Treasury's implementing
regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 23, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities
receiving federal financial assistance; and
v. Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. § § 12101 et seq.), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability under programs, activities, and services provided or made available by state
and local governments or instrumentalities or agencies thereto.
-10. Remedial Actions. In the event of Recipient's noncompliance with sections 602 and 603 of the Act, other applicable laws,
Treasury's implementiiPng regulations, guidance, or any reporting or other program requirements, Treasury may impose additional
conditions on the receipt of a subsequent tranche of future award funds, if any, or take other available remedies as set forth in 2
C.F.R. § 200.339. In the case of a violation of section's 602(c) or 603(c) of the Act regarding the use of funds, previouspayments
shall be subject to recoupment as provided in sections 602(e) and 603(e) of the Act.
11. Hatdh-Act. Recipient agrees to comply, as applicable, with requirements of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and
7324-7328), which limit certain political activities of State or local government employees whose principal employment is in
connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by this federal assistance.
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 criminal, civil, or administrative sanctions, 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 award must display the following language: "This project is
being] . [was] supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number [enter project FAIN] awarded to Grant County-, Washington
by the U.S. Department of the Treasury."
14. Debts OL
- Yed theFederal Government,
a. Any funds paid to Recipient (1) in excess of the amount to which Recipient is finally determined to be authorized to retain
under the terms of this award; (2) that are determined by the Treasury Office of Inspector General to have been misused; or
(3) that are determined by Treasury to be subject to a repayment obligation pursuant to sections 602(c) and 603 (e) of the
Act and have not been repaid by Recipient shall constitute a debt- to the federal govemment.
b. Any debts determined to be owed the federal government must be paid promptly by Recipient. A debt is delinquent if it has
not been paid by the date specified in Treasury's initial written demand for payment, unless other satisfactory arrangements
have been made or if the Recipient knowingly or improperly retains funds that are a debt as defined in paragraph 14(a).
Treasury will take any actions available to it to collect such a debt.
.15. Disclaimer.
a. The United States expressly disclaims any and all responsibility or liability to Recipient or third persons for the actions of
Recipient or third persons resulting in death, bodily injury, property damages, or any other losses resulting ' in any way from
the performance of this award or any other losses resulting in any way from the performance of this award or any contract,
or subcontract under this award,
b. The acceptance of this award by Recipient does not in any way establish an agency relationship between the United States
and Recipient.
16. -Protections for whistleblowers.
a. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 4712, Recipient may not discharge, demote, 'or otherwise discriminate against an employee
in reprisal for disclosing to any of the list of persons or entities provided below, information that the employee reasonably
believes is evidence of gross mismanagement of a federal contract or grant,, a gross waste of federal funds, an abuse of
authority relating to a federal contract or grant., a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or a violation of
law, rule, or regulation related to a federal contract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract) or grant,
b. The list of persons and entities referenced in the paragraph above includes the following:
i. A member of Congress or a representative of a committee of Congress;
ii. An Inspector General;
in". The Government Accountability Office;
iv. A Treasury employee responsible for contract or grant oversight or management;
v. An authorized official of the Department of Justice or other law enforcement agency;
vi. A court or grand jury; or
Vii. A management official or other employee of Recipient, contractor, or subcontractor who has the responsibility to
investigate, discover, or address misconduct,
c. Recipient shall inforru its employees in writing of the rights and remedies provided under this section, in the predominant
native language of the workforce.
17. Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, -Pursuant to Executive Order 13043, 62 FR 19217 (Apr. 18, 1997), Recipient
should encourage its contractors to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt policies and programs for their employees when
operating company-owned, rented or personally owned vehicles.
18. Reducing Text Messaging while Driving_, Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, 74 FR 51225 (Oct. 6, 2009). Recipient should
encourage its employees, subreciplients, and contractors to adopt and enforce policies that ban. text -messaging while driving, and
Recipient should establish workplace safety policies to decrease accidents caused by distracted drivers.
OMB Approved No. 15050271
Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUMEMINTS
ASSURANCE OF CONTLLANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE
CIVff, 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 assurances stated herein. The federal financial assistance may include
federal grants, loans and contracts to provide assistance to the recipient's beneficiaries, the use or rent of Federal land or property
at below market value, Federal training,, a loan of Federal personnel'subsidies, and other arrangements with the intention of
providing assistance. Federal financial assistance does not encompass contracts of guarantee or insurance, regulatedprograms,
licenses, procurement contracts by the Federal government at market value, or programs that provide direct benefitsThis
assurance applies to all federal financial assistance from or funds. nds made available through the Department of the Treasury,
including any assistance that the Recipient may request in the future.
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The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 provides that the provisions of this assurance apply to all of the recipient'spro ams.
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services and, activities, so long as any portion of the recipient's programs ) is federally assisted in the manner proscribed above.
1. Recipient ensures its current and future -compliance with TitleVI of the Civil g tits Act of 1964•, as amended, which
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prohibits exclusion from participation, denial of the benefits of 'or subjection to discrimination under programs and
activities receiving federal funds, of any person in the United States on the ground of race, color, or national origin (42
U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), as implemented by the Department of the Treasury Title VI regulations at 31 CFR Part 22 and
other pertinent executive orders such as Executive Order 13166; directives; circulars; policies; memoranda and/or guidance
documents.
2. Recipient acknowledges that Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
Proficiency," seeks to improve access to federally assisted programs and activities for individuals who, because of national
origin, have Limited English proficiency (LEP). Recipient understands that denying a person access to its programs,
services, and activities because of LEP is a form of -national origin discrimination prohibited under Title VI of the, Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the Department of the Treasury's Implementing regulations. Accordingly, Recipient shall initiate
reasonable steps, or comply with the Department of the Treasury's directives, to ensure that LEP persons have meaningfal
access to its programs, services, and activities. Recipient understands and agrees that meaningful access may entail
providing language assistance services, including oral interpretation and written translation where necessary, to ensure
effective communication in the Recipient's 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, the Department of the Treasury has published its LEP
guidance at 70 FR 6067. For more information on LEP, please visit hullwww.l mov.
4. Recipient acknowledge's and agrees that compliance with this assurance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of
federal financial assistance and is binding upon Recipient and Recipient's successors, transferees and assignees, for the
period in which such assistance is provided.
5. Recipient acknowledges and agrees that it must require any sub-gra-ntees,
contractors, subcontractors) successors,
transferees, and assignees to comply with assurances 1-4 above, and agrees to incorporate the following language in every
contract or agreement subject to Title VI and its regulations between the Recipient and the Recipient's sub -grantees,
contractors, subcontractors, successors, transferees, and assignees:
The sub -grantee, contractor) subcontractor, successor) transferee, and assignee shall comply with Title P7 of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits recipients offederalfinancial assistance from excluding./rom a program
or activity, denying benefits of or otherwise discriminating against a person on the basis of race, color, or
national origin (42 U.S. C. § 2000d et seq.}, as implemented by the Department of the Treasury's Title V1
regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, which are herein incorporated by reference and made apart of this contract (or
agreement). Title V1 also includes protection to persons with "Limited English Proficiency" in any program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance, 42 U.S. C. § 2000d et seq., as implemented by the Department of the
Treasury's Title Y1 regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, and herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this
contract or agreement.
6. Recipient understands and agrees that if any real property or structure is provided or improved with the aid of federal
financial assistance by the Department of the Treasury., this assurance obligates the Recipient, or in the case of a subsequent
transfer, the transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose for which the federal
financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits. If any
personal property is provided, this assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which it retains ownership or
possession of the property; 1
7. Recipient shall cooperate in any enforcement or compliance review activities by the Department of the Treasury of the
aforementioned obligations. Enforcement may include investigation, arbitrationmediationlitigationand monitoring of
any settlement agreements that may result from these actions. That is, the Recip,ient , , shall comply with information requests,
on-site compliance reviews, and reporting requirements.
8. Recipient shall maintain a complaint log and inform the Department of the Treasury of any complaints of disc' in ion on
the grounds of race, color, or national origin, and limited English proficiency covered by Title VI of the riminat
e Civil Rights Act of
1964 and implementing regulations and provide, upon requQst, a list of all such reviews or proceedings based on the
complaint, pending or completed, including outcome. Recipient also must inform the Department of the Treasury if
Recipient has received no complaints under Title VL
.9. Recipient must provide documentation of an administrative agency's or court's findings Of 11011-cOmPlialice of Title Vi *and
efforts to address the non-compliance, including any voluntary compliance or other agreements between the Recipient and
the administrative agency that made the ffiding. If the 'Recipient settles a case or matter alleging such discrimination, the
Recipient must provide documentation of the settlement. If Recipient has not been the subject of any court or administrative
agency finding of discrimination, please so state.
10. If the Recipient makes sub -awards to other agencies or other entities, the Recipient is responsible for ensu that
sub -recipients also comply with Title VI and other applicable authorities covered in this document State agencies that malce
sub awards must have in place grant assurances and review procedures to demonstrate that that they are effectively
monitoring the civil rights compliance of sub -recipients.
The United States of America has the right to seek judicial enforcement of the ten -ns of this assurances document
and nothing Mi this document alters or limits the federal enforcement measures that the United States may take in order to
address violations of this document or applicable federal law.
Under penalty of perjury, the undersigned official(s) certifies that he/she has read and understood its obligati
herein described, that any information submitted in conjunction with ons as
this assurance document is accurate and complete, and
that the Recipient is in compliance with the aforementioned nondiscrimination requirements.
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to the Office of Privacy, Transparency and Records, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220. DO NOT send
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