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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2018-086 Resolution for designation of Applicants Agent for FEMA funds jG�.� - �c.,,6•.c�� RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Organization Name(hereafter named Organization) Disaster Number: Orange County,NC FEMA-4393DR-NC Applicant's State Cognizant Agency for Single Audit purposes(If Cognizant Agency is not assigned,please indicate): Applicant's Fiscal Year(FY)Start Month: July Day: 1 Applicant's Federal Employer's Identification Number 56 - 6000327 Applicant's Federal Information Processing Standards(FIPS)Number 037 - 135 - PRIMARY AGENT SECONDARY AGENT Agent',14, Paul Laughton Agent's Name Kirby Saunders Organization Orange County Organization Orange County Official Position pep Finanicai Services Director Offic""Position EM Coordinator Mailing Address 200 S. Cameron St. Mailing Address P.O. Box 8181 "'y Mato'Z'p Hillsborough, NC 27278 1 City,Slate,zip Hillsborough, NC Daytime Telephone (919) 245-2152 Daytime Telephone (919) 245-6135 Facsimile Number Facsimile Number Pager or Cellular Number Pager or Cellular Number BE IT RESOLVED BY the governing body of the Organization (a public entity duly organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina) that the above-named Primary and Secondary Agents are hereby authorized to execute and file applications for federal and/or state assistance on behalf of the Organization for the purpose of obtaining certain state and federal financial assistance under the Robert T.Stafford Disaster Relief &Emergency Assistance Act,(Public Law 93-299 as amended)or as otherwise available-BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named agents are authorized to represent and act for the Organization in all dealings with the State of North Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for all matters pertaining to smh disaster assistance required by the grant agreements and the assurances printed on the reverse side hereof, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT the above-named agents are authorized to act severally. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 Y F3- day of 31c r .#' ,2019 GOVERNING BODY CERTIFYINC ❑FFICIAI, Name and Title Name Donna Baker Name and Title Official Position Clerk to the Board Name and Title Daytime Telephone (919) 245-2130 CERTIFICATION I, Donna Baker ,(Name)duly appointed and Clerk to the Board (Title) of the Governing Body,do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Governing Body of orange county Board of Commissioners (Organization)on the,,�'11-ot6 day of oewrnbar ,2018 Date: I r i ova 1$ Signature: J Rev.0610Z APPL[GANTASSURANCES The applicant hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the FEMA regulations,policies,guidelines and requirements including OMB's Circulars No.A-95 and A-102,and FMC 74A,as they relate to the application,acceptance and use of Federal funds for this Federally assisted project. Also,the Applicant gives assurance and certifies with respect to and as a condition for the grant that: 16.It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political 1.It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant,and to finance and construct the activity of employees. proposed facilities;that a resolution,motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body,authorizing the filing of the 16.It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the application,including all understandings and assurances contained therein,and directing Federal Fair Labor Standards Act,as they apply to hospital and educational and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in institution employees of State and local governments. connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 17.(To the best of hi0er knowledge and belief}the disaster relief work described on 2.It will comply with the provisions of.Executive Order 11988,relating to Floodplain each Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)project Application for which Management and Executive Order 11990,relating to Protection of Wetlands. Federal Financial assistance is requested is eligible In accordance with the criteria contained in 44 Cade of Federal Regulations,Part206,and applicable FEMA 3.It will have sufficient funds available to meet the non-Federal share of the cost for Handbooks. construction projects. Sufficient funds will be available when construction is completed to assure effective operation and maintenance of the facility for the purpose constructed. 18.The emergency or disaster relief work therein described for which Federal Assistance is requested hereunder does not or will not duplicate benefits 4.It will not enter into a construction contract(s)for the project or undertake received for the same loss from another source. other activities until the conditions of the grant program(s)have been met 19.It will(1)provide without cost to the United States all lands,easements and 5.It will provide and maintain competent and adequate architectural engineering rights-of-way necessary for accomplishments of the approved work;(2)hold and supervision and inspection at the construction site to insure that the completed save the United Slates free from damages du to the approved work or Federal funding. work conforms with the approved plans and specifications;that it will famish progress reports and such other Information as the Federal grantor agency may need. 20.This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants,loans,reimbursements,advances,contracts,property, 6.It will operate and maintain the facility in accordance with the minimum discounts of other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the standards as may be required or prescribed by the applicable Federal,State Applicant by FEMA,that such Federal Financial assistance will be extended in reliance and local agencies for the maintenance and operation of such facilities. on the representations and agreements made in this assurance and that the United States shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This 7.It will give the grantor agency and the Comptroller General,through any assurance is binding an the applicant,its successors,transferees,and assignees, authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records, and the person or persons whose signatures appear on the reverse as authorized to books,papers,or documents related to the grant. sign[his assurance on behalf of the applicant. 8.It will require the facility to be designed to comply with the"American 21.It will comply with tha Flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to, the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,Public Law 93-234,87 Stat 975,approved and Usable by the Physically Handicapped,"Number A117.1-1961,as modified December 31,1973. Section 102(a)requires,on and after March 2,1975,the purchase (41 CFR 101-17-7031), The applicant will be responsible for conducting of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for inspections to insure compliance with these specifications by the contractor. the receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Director,Federal Emergency 9.It will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time Management Agency as an area having special flood hazards. The phrase"federal after receipt of notification from the approving Federal agency that funds financial assistance'includes any form of loan,grant,guaranty,insurance payment, have been approved and will see that work on[he project will be prosecuted rate le,subsidy,disaster assistance loan or grant,or any other form of direct or indirect to completion with reasonable diligence. Federal assistance. 10.It will not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the site and 22.It will comply with the insurance requirements of Section 314,PL 93-288,to facilities during the period of Federal interest or white the Government holds obtain and maintain any other insurance as may be reasonable,adequate, bonds,whichever is the longer. and necessary to protect against further loss to any property which was replaced,restored,repaired,or constructed with this assistance. 11.It agrees to comply with Section 311,P.L.93-288 and with 7itte VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.83-352)and in accordance with Tide VI of the Act, 23,It will defer funding of any projects involving flexible funding until FEMA no person in the Uri!led States shall,on the ground of race,color,or national makes a favorable environmental clearance,if this is required. origin,be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of,or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the 24.It will assist the Federal grantor agency in its compliance with Section 106 of appticantreceives Federal financial assistance and will immediately take any the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as amended,(16 U.S.C.470), measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. If any real property or structure Executive Order 11593,and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of is provided or improved with tha aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the 1966(16 U.S.C.469a-1 et seq.)by(a)consulting with the State Historic Applicant,this assurance shall obligate the Applicant,or in the case of any transfer Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations,as necessary,to identify of such property,any transferee,for the period during which the real property or properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic structure Is used far a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended places that are subject to adverse effects(see 36 CFR Part 800.8)by the activity, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits. and notifying the Federal grantor agency of the existence of any such properties, and by(b)complying with all requirements established by the Federal grantor agency 12.It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. for a purpose that Is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others,particularly those with whom they have 25.It will,for any repairs or construction f rnanced herewith,comply with family,business,or other ties. applicable standards of safety,decency and sanitation and in conformity with applicable codes,specifications and standards;and,will evaluate the 13.It will comply with the requirements of Title II and Title 111 of the Un[form nalufat hazards in areas in which the proceeds of the grant or loan are to be Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970(P.L 91-6446) used and take appropriate action to mifigate such hazards,including safe which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of land use and construction practices. Federal and Federally assisted programs. STATE ASSURANCES 14.It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal grantor agency concerning special requirements of law,program requirements,and other The State agrees to take any necessary action within State capabilities to require administrative requirements approved in accordance with OMS Circular A-102, compliance with these assurances and agreements by the applicant or to assume F.L.93-288 as amended,and applicable Federal Regulations, responsibility to the Federal government for any deficiencies not resolved to the satisfaction of the Regional Director.