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Agenda 09/11/2012 Item #16E10 Proposed Agenda Changes Board of County Commissioners Meeting September 11,2012 Withdraw Item 11G: Recommendation for direction and approval to advertise an ordinance superseding Ordinance 87-25,as amended by Ordinance 2000-54,revising and establishing the Collier County Purchasing Policy; providing for duties and authority for the County Manager or designee; providing for the Administrative Purchasing Procedures; providing for Conflict and Severability and Effective Date. (Staff's request) Move Item 16A17 to Item 11I: Recommendation to approve a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,Florida supporting the County's applications to Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP) for Long Range Budget Plan Requests for Inlet Management Plan and Beach Renourishment Projects for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and authorization of any necessary budget amendments. (Commissioner Hiller's request) Move Item 16A23 to Item 11J: Recommendation to direct the County Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund to expand Collier County's artificial reefs. (Commissioner Hiller's request) Withdraw Item 16E5: Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER) Grant application in the amount of$610,720 to hire four firefighters for the Isles of Capri Fire Rescue District. (Staff's request) Withdraw Item 16E10: Recommendation to provide after-the-fact approval of a Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Application in the amount of $916,080 to hire six Firefighters for the Ochopee Fire Control District. (Staff's request) Continue Item 16F8 to the September 25,2012 BCC Meeting: Recommendation to approve a contract Request for Proposal No. 12-5895"Impact Fee Study and authorizes the chairman to sign the county attorney approved agreement with Tindale-Oliver and Associates,Inc. (Estimated contract value over four(4)years is$950,000). (Staff's request) :�i!, ,)r„ - r . Ile _ 1� L Recommendation to provide after - the -fact approval of a Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Application in the amount of $916,080 to hire six Firefighters for the Ochopee Fire Control District OBJECTIVE: To obtain an after - the -fact approval _of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency R sponse (SAFER) Grant application to hire six Firefighters for the Ochopee Fire Control District. CONSIDERATIONS: This is the first time Ochopee Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response ( is funded 100% by the FEMA SAFER Grant. Due to I expenses by applying for this grant to subsidize persoi time and furlough days in order to cut down on ove regular overtime except in the case of a natural disast two year period that the grant is in place. The six pers( a shift schedule giving the District more personnel on within the Fire District's area. This Grant will greatl easing some of the budget issues and insuring that quat The SAFER grant program typically provides only a applications. The application period opened July 16, application period is allowed for application. Beca application materials and timely submit the applicati Control District to submit the grant via the electronic si Commissioner approval. The Ochopee Fire Contro; submit the grant application in accordance with the aft( set forth in CMA #533L .re Control District has applied for the FEMA �FER) Grant. This is a two year program and dget constraints the District is seeking to ease el. At this time, Job Bankers fill in for leave me expenses. This grant would eradicate all and end the need for job bankers during the nel to be hired via the SAFER Grant will have ty boosting the protection of life and property benefit the Ochopee Fire Control District by service continues. Month for development and submittal of grant 012, with a one week notification. A 30 day e of the limited time available to gather the it became necessary for the Ochopee Fire mittal process prior to getting proper Board of istrict received County Manager approval to the -fact approval policy for grant applications FISCAL IMPACT: This grant is funded 100% by t e Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, however, under the terms and conditions of the grant, there is a requirement to retain the current level of staffing throughout the grant term and at least one year after award. There is no requirement to retain the additional positions unless a subsequent grant is awarded. Upon award, a grant agreement will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners along with budget amendment to recognize grant funds in County Manager Grants Fund 713. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is this Executive Summary. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been Office, is legally sufficient for Board action and only Growth Management impact associated with I and approved by the County Attorney's a majority vote for approval —SRT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the after - the -fact submittal of a grant to Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant to hire six Firefighters for the Ochopee Fire Control District. Prepared by: Alan McLaughlin, Fire Chief Attachment: Grant Application Packet Page -3319- COLLIER COI NT17 Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.E.10. Item Summary: Recommendation to provide after - the -fact approval of a Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Application in the amount of $916,080 to hire six Firefighters for the Ochopee Fire Control District Meeting Date: 9/11/2012 Prepared By Approved By Name: McLaughlinAlan Title: Fire Chief,Ochopee Fire Control District Date: 8/24/2012 3:37:22 PM Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attorney,County Attorney Date: 8/24/2012 4:31:00 Plvl Name: SummersDan Title: Director - Bureau of Emergency Services, Date: 8/24/2012 6:45:38 PM Name: Joshua Thomas Title: Grants Support Specialist, Date: 8/27/2012 2:13:27 PM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 8/27/2012 2:20:11 PM Name: GreenwaldRandy Title: Management /Budget Analyst,Office of Management & B Date: 8/28/2012 2:15:10 PM Name: PriceLen Packet Page -3320- 91111,20 Iterr, Title: Administrator, Administrative Services Date: 8/31/2012 9:16:02 AM Name: StanleyTherese Title: Management /Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget Date: 8/31/2012 5:02:00 PM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 9/4/2012 8:50:34 AM Name: IsacksonMark Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO Date: 9/4/2012 10:00:52 AM Packet Page -3321- Office of Management & Budget TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager CC: Alan, McLaughlin, Ochopee Fire Control District FROM: Joshua Thomas, Grant Support Specialist DATE: August 8, 2012 Cou Manage:, or ciesiene County Iylana er date After- the -Fact Approval by the BCC is requireea the Seytember 11.2012 BCC meeting, SUBJECT: County Manager review and approval of a 2012 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $916,080. The Ochopee Fire Control District is requesting $916,080 for six fire fighters to improve assernbit time and adequate staffing for fire suppression under the tenants of NFPA Standard 1720. in accordance with this Standard. the Distric. is requesting federal funding to staff all firs: due engines to meet the NFPA 1720 Standard as it reiates to the assembly of initial attack personnel for rural combination departments on structure fires. If awarded, the SAFER grant will allow for the District to immediately implement staffing standards identified in NFPA Standard 1720, as well as provide the assembly of an adequate firefighting force within the acceptable response time and improve unit recovery times reducing various exposure and risks and work load positively impacting short and long term health. The grant application is due August 10, 2012. Due to the BCC summer schedule, it is necessary to obtain County Manager approval followed by After -the -Fact approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the September 11, 2012 BCC meeting. Your approval will allow Alan McLaughlin to submit the application online via the FEMA online application portal. Once you have reviewed the application, please sign in the box above and call me for pickup at 239- 252 -8989. Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 201 • Naples, Florida 34112 - 5746.239- 252 -8973 • FAX 239 -252 -8828 Packet Page -3322- Prenarc-- Infori-narion Annfic-lior_ �wumb ' 1\,"� poi? -` 112Q'i Iter7i I I �)verviev " Are you a member, or are you currently involved in the management of the fire department or organization applying for this grant with this application? Yes, I am a member /officer of this applicant If you answered No, you must please complete the preparer information below. If you answered Yes, please skip the Preparer Information section. Note: Fields marked with an * are required. Preparer Information `Preparer's Name "Address 1 Address 2 "City "State 'Zip Need help for ZIP +4? In the space below please list the Primary Contact your organization has selected to be the point of contact for this grant. This should be a Chief Officer or long time member of the organization who will see this grant through completion. The Primary Contact, as listed below, is the person for which all exchanges of information will be made relative to the application. If you are not the person to be contacted please provide the appropriate person's contact information below. In addition to the Primary Contact information, you will be asked to provide two (2) Alternate points of contact on the next page. The Alternate contacts should also be able to answer any questions relative to this application in the event that Primary Contact is unavailable. When you are finished, click the Save and Continue button below. Packet Page https:// eservices. fem&gov /FemaFireGrant/fii -3323- ---, /application/new_overvie... 8/10/2012 Primary Point of Contact Title Chief Prefix N/A First Name Alan Middle Initial M *Last Name McLaughlin `Primary Phone 239 -695 -4114 Ext. work `'Secondary Phone 239 -285 -3726 Ext. cell Optional Phone Ext. Select Fax 239 -695 -3473 *Email alanmclaughlin @colliergov.net Packet Page https:// eservices. fem&gov /FemaFireGrant/fii -3323- ---, /application/new_overvie... 8/10/2012 _1110'_' r Packet Page -3324- https://eservices.fema.gov/FemaFireGrant/i,,, Qgi aiiL/j zyl zta.Lv,., v I 2/application/new—ovel vie... 8/10/2012 :, ontact inrormatior Alternate Contact 1 Information Title Captain Prefix N/A First Name Caleb Middle Initial • Last Name Morris • Primary Phone 239 -695 -2902 Ext. work 'Secondary Phone 239 -695 -2418 Ext. home Optional Phone 239- 825 -5079 Ext. cell Fax 239- 695 -3473 ,Email calebmorris @colliergov. net Alternate Contact 2 Information Title Administrative Assistnat Prefix N/A First Name Linda Middle Initial Last Name Swisher Primary Phone 239 - 695 -4114 Ext. work 'Secondary Phone 239 -280 -9070 Ext. home Optional Phone Ext. Select Fax 239 -695 -3473 'Email lindaswisher @colliergov.net 9l':. i20'i 2 It err _ .E.? 9 Packet Page -3325 - https: / /eserviees. fema. gov/ FemaFireCirant /fii-cgranujsp/swerLVr2 /application /contact info.... 8/10/2012 Appitcen' Inmrmatim EMW- 2012 -FH -00238 Originally submitted on 08/09/2012 by Alan McLaughlin (Userid: ofcdchief60) Contact Information: Address: P.O. Box 70 City: Everglades City State: Florida Zip: 34149 Day Phone: 2396954114 Evening Phone: Cell Phone: 2392853726 Email: AlanMcLaughlin @coliiergov.net Application number is EMW- 2012 -FH -00238 Organization Name Ochopee Fire Control District What kind of organization do you represent? Combination (Majority Paid /Career) If you answered combination, above, what is the 75% percentage of career members in your organization? Florida . Type of Jurisdiction Served Other (Explain If other, please enter the type of Jurisdiction MSTU District and City , In what county/parish is your organization physically located? If you have more than one station, in what Collier County county/parish is your main station located? imric�v�r identify ^ation urnne N r 59- 6000556 Are you sharing an EIN with another organization? Yes If yes, please enter the name of the entity with whom Collier Count y You share an EIN Have you registered with the Central Contractor Yes Registry (CCR)? , What is your organization's DUNS Number? 076997790 Headquarters Physical Address ° Physical Address 1 201 Buckner Ave North Physical Address 2 * City Everglades City . State Florida `Zip 34139-0070 Need helg for ZIP+4? Mailing Address - Mailing Address 1 P.O. Box 70 Mailing Address 2 City Everglades City State Florida Zip 34139-0070 Need help_ for ZIP +4? Packet Page -3326 - https://esery ices. fema. gov /FemaFi reGn •ant /lirrgranuj spi sLucr/,v 12 /application /applicant_inf... 8/10/2012 P.m )hca n— ACCOUflL iniormavor, 'Type of bank account Checking * Bank routing number - 9 digit number on the bottom 067091719 left hand corner of your check °Your account number 1138577 Additional Information For this fiscal year (Federal) is your jurisdiction receiving Federal funding from any other grant No program that may duplicate the purpose and/or scope of this grant request? .. If awarded this grant, will your jurisdiction expend greater than $500,000 in Federal share funds during No the Federal fiscal year in which the grant was awarded? Is the applicant delinquent on anv fPdr:ral debt? No If you answered yes to any of the additional questions above, please provide an explanation in the space provided below: 9," 20 i - lierr E ` I r Packet Page -3327 - https: / /eservices. fema .gov /FemaFireGrant /firegrant/ j sp/saierzu i 2 /application/appli cant_inf... 8/10/2012 Appiman` Z;nF- Pcterisn :c f` z:r-- Are you a member of a Fire Department or authorized representative of afire department? Yes < Are you a member of a Federal Fire Department or contracted by the Federal government and solely No responsible for suppression of fires on Federal property? Please indicate the type of community your Rural organization serves. * What is the square mileage of your first -due response area? 1160 * What percentage of your response area is protected o 1 70 by hydrants? x. Does your organization protect critical infrastructure of the state? Yes Percentages in three answers below must sum up to 100% How much of your jurisdiction's land use is for agriculture, wild land, open space, or undeveloped 96% properties? What percentage of your jurisdiction's land use is for 1 commercial, industrial, or institutional purposes? What percentage of your jurisdiction's land is used for 3 90 residential purposes? How many occupied structures (commercial, industrial, residential, or institutional) in your jurisdiction are more than four stories tail? Do not includes 4 structures which are not regularly occupied such as silos, towers, steeples, etc. What is the permanent resident population of your Primary./ /First -Due Response Area or iurisdiction 3970 served? How many stations are operated by your 2 organization? 3 Please indicate if your department has a formal automatic /mutual aid agreement with another community or fire department and the type of Both automatic and mutual aid agreement that exists. What services does your organization provide? Structural Fire Suppression Wildland Fire Suppression Medical First Response Basic Life Support Hazmat Operational Level Rescue Operational Level Active Firefighting Staff, use these definitions to answer the questions about "firefighter" positions. https://eservices.fema.gov/FemaFireGrant/fiPacket Page -3328- --- - /application /gen_ques.jsp... 8/10/2012 '"7r: rl °rill "LIl1 °l:: �.,n - 'i�ISli'�_ . T �,•' i 1; r pp p r Active Firefighter Position An individual having the legal authority and responsibility to engage in fire suppression; # Operational being employed by a fire department of a municipality, county, or fire district; being engaged in the prevention, control, and extinguishing of fires; and /or responding to Officers emergency situations in which life, property, or the environment is at risk. This • Staffing levels as of January 1, 2008 individual must be trained in fire suppression, but may also be trained in emergency 4 medical care, hazardous materials awareness, rescue techniques, and any other • Staffing levels as of June 30, 2011 related duties provided by the fire department. Full -time Paid Full -time positions are those that are funded for at least 2,080 hours per year (i.e., 40 Firefighter Position hours per week, 52 weeks per year.) The program office will also consider funding the 5 sharing of a full -time position with sufficient justification. A job -share position is a full - • If awarded this grant, how many authorized and time position that is occupied by more than one person. Positions funded via SAFER may be shared, but DHS limits the number of individuals to no more than four (4) per funded active, full -time uniformed career positions will position. Part-time Paid Part -time paid firefighters receive pay for being on duty at the fire station, whether or Firefighter Position not they respond to any alarms. They may or may not receive benefits. Volunteer Firefighter Volunteer firefighters receive no financial compensation for their services other than Position life /health insurance, workers compensation insurance, and /or stipend per call. SAFER intends to improve or restore local fire departments' staffing and deployment capabilities so they may more effectively respond to emergencies. With the enhanced or restored staffing, a SAFER grantee's response time will be reduced sufficiently and an appropriate number of trained personnel will be assembled at the incident scene. The following questions are designed to help us understand the staffing changes that have occurred in your department over the past several years and how the grant will assist in restoring your staffing levels. Use the following definitions when completing the table below. Total # of Operational Career Personnel — this number represents the total number of authorized and funded active, full -time uniformed /operational career positions employed by your department on the dates indicated. (Note: only operational positions — including operational officers - should be included) # Operational Officers — of the operational career positions indicated in the "Total # of Operational Career Personnel" field above, how many of those serve in operational officer -level (both command and company) positions? # NFPA Compliance — of the "Total # of Operational Career Personnel" indicated, how many are assigned to field or response apparatus positions that directly comply with NFPA 1710 (Section 5.2.4.2 — Initial Full Alarm Assignment Capability) or NFPA 1720 (Section 4.3 — Staffing and Deployment)? (Note: Officers should also be included in this number but only if they directly support NFPA 1710 or NFPA 1720 compliance) Note: The number of career positions in any of these fields should include positions which are job - shared. Job - shared positions will be counted as one (1) regardless of how many personnel fill those positions. For more information regarding these standards please see the program guidance or go to www,nfpa.org/saferactqrant Packet Page -3329 - https: / /esel vices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrant /firegrani /jsp/saver/-u i 2 /application/gen_ques.jsp... 8/10/2012 Total # of Operational # Operational # NFPA Career Personnel Officers Support • Staffing levels as of January 1, 2008 13 4 0 • Staffing levels as of June 30, 2011 14 5 0 • Staffing levels at the time of application 14 5 0 • If awarded this grant, how many authorized and funded active, full -time uniformed career positions will 14 5 6 be in your department? (Whole Numbers only) Packet Page -3329 - https: / /esel vices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrant /firegrani /jsp/saver/-u i 2 /application/gen_ques.jsp... 8/10/2012 G orcaucr:, wih thi< r sior�& you aer;F. ;r !.. „_,.. stafmic level to the level that existed betore the department lost NIA positions to layoffs or attrition? 4.. At the time of application, how many positions in your department are filled with part -time paid firefighters? Note: If you utilize part -time firefighters, please explain, in your narrative, the number of part -time firefighters, 2 the number of NFPA support positions that these part - time firefighters occupy, and how they are scheduled to meet your staffing needs. At the time of application, how many active volunteer 6 firefighters are in your department? If awarded this grant, how many active volunteer 6 firefighters will be in your department? ,, Do you currently report to the National Fire Incident Yes Reporting System (NFIRS)? Packet Page -3330 - https: / /esei -Nr ices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGi-ant /firegi-diiiijspisa.Lc rz.v 2 /application /gen_gLies_jsp... 8/10/2012 .�iit VCti.. rtlLi: Cl.�tiT�t.Citl�.. �T'41',. Ti Applicant Characteristics (Part 11: E/2t' iLv7; What percentage of your annual operating budget is derived from: Enter numbers only, . percentages must sum up to 100% Taxes? 69 % Grants? 0 % Donations? 0 % Fund drives? 0 % Fee for Service? 0 % Other? 31 % Property assesment depreciation has If you entered a value into Other field (other than 0), please reduced ad valorum tax for operating budget explain by 24 %. A loan was granted to amintain salaries to prevent the loss of service for FY 2013. How many frontline vehicles does your organization have in each of the types or classes of vehicle listed below that respond to first alarm assignments in support of NFPA 171011720? You must include vehicles that are leased or on long -term loan as well as any vehicles that have been ordered or otherwise currently under contract for purchase or lease by your organization but not yet in your possession. (Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not have any of the vehicles below.) 2011 2010 2009 What is the total number of fire- related civilian fatalities in your 0 0 1 jurisdiction over the last three calendar years? F What is the total number of fire - related civilian injuries in your 0 0 1 jurisdiction over the last three calendar years? Total What is the total number of line of duty member fatalities in your 0 0 0 jurisdiction over the last three calendar years? Number What is the total number of line of duty member iniuries in your 1 0 0 jurisdiction over the last three calendar years? of What is your department's operating budget (including personnel 1755505 costs) for your current (at time of application) fiscal year and for Frontline the previous three fiscal years? Please indicate in the text box Budget: 1762826 Fiscal Year: 2011 next to each of the budget figures what fiscal year that amount Budget: 1793557 Fiscal Year: 2010 pertains to. Budget: 1877850 Fiscal Year: 2009 What percentage of your annual operating budget is derived from: Enter numbers only, . percentages must sum up to 100% Taxes? 69 % Grants? 0 % Donations? 0 % Fund drives? 0 % Fee for Service? 0 % Other? 31 % Property assesment depreciation has If you entered a value into Other field (other than 0), please reduced ad valorum tax for operating budget explain by 24 %. A loan was granted to amintain salaries to prevent the loss of service for FY 2013. How many frontline vehicles does your organization have in each of the types or classes of vehicle listed below that respond to first alarm assignments in support of NFPA 171011720? You must include vehicles that are leased or on long -term loan as well as any vehicles that have been ordered or otherwise currently under contract for purchase or lease by your organization but not yet in your possession. (Enter numbers only and enter 0 if you do not have any of the vehicles below.) Packet Page -3331 - https:// eservices. fema .gov/FemaFireGrant/firegranu� spisaicr�u i 2 /application/org_char Jsp... 8/10/2012 Total Total Number Number of Total of Filled Riding Number Available positions Type or Class of Vehicle of Riding per Frontline Frontline Positions Vehicle Vehicles per per first alarm Frontline assignment Vehicle Engines (or Pumpers): (pumping capacity of 750 gpm or greater and water capacity of 300 gallons or more): 2 4 2 Pumper, Pumper/Tanker, Rescue /Pumper, Foam Pumper, CAFS Pumper, Quint (Aerial device of less than 76 feet), Type I engine, Type Il engine Packet Page -3331 - https:// eservices. fema .gov/FemaFireGrant/firegranu� spisaicr�u i 2 /application/org_char Jsp... 8/10/2012 arliCem". (tnjmping capacity of less tnal, -;,U gprr, an". gallons or more): 1 Tanker, Tender, Foam Tanker/Tender (greater than 1.250 gallon tank capacity) Aerial Apparatus: Aerial Ladder Truck, Telescoping, Articulating, Ladder Towers, Platform, Tiller 0 0 0 Ladder Truck, Quint (Aerial device of 76 feet or greater) Brush /Gulch attack : (pumping capacity of less than 750 gpm and water capacity of at least 300 gallons): 2 2 2 Brush Truck, Patrol Unit (Pick up w/ Skid Unit), Quick Attack Unit, Mini - Pumper, Type III Wildland /Urban Interface Engine, Type IV Engine, Type V Engine, Type VI Engine, Type VII Engine Rescue Vehicles: Rescue Squad, Rescue (Light, Medium, Heavy), Technical Rescue Vehicle, 1 2 2 Hazardous Materials Unit Other: EMS Chase Vehicle, AidLight Unit, Rehab Units, Bomb Unit, Technical Support (Command, Operational Support /Supply), Hose Tender, Salvage Truck, ARFF 3 2 1 (Aircraft Rescue Firefighting), Command /Mobile Communications Vehicle, Other \ /ehicle. Packet Page -3332 - bttps:H eservices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrant /firegranvjspisztict-/-u 12 /app1ication /org_char.jsp... 8/10/2012 Department Call Volume ., Now many responses per year by category? Do not include responses /calls where your department was dispatched to provide mutual /automatic aid. (Enter whole numbers only; if you have no calls for any of the categories, enter 0.) Structural Fires Vehicle Fires Vegetation Fires EMS Rescue Hazardous Condition /Materials Calls Service Calls Good Intent Calls False Alarms Other Calls and Incidents Totals In an average year, how many times does your 15 organization receive mutual /automatic aid? In an average year, how many times does your organization provide mutual /automatic aid? (Do not 6 include first -due responses claimed above.) lier- 2011 2010 2009 4 2 5 10 15 40 23 36 46 274 264 291 20 10 9 5 14 3 10 1 2 155 167 171 34 29 55 19 3 1 554 541 623 Packet Page -3333 - https: / /eservices. fema .gov /FemaFireGrant/firegranvj sp/sarer/-u r 2 /application/response.j sp ?._. 8/10/2012 The activities for your organization are listed in the table below. Category Plirina or Rehirino Firpfiaht(as; Number of Entries 1 Total Cost Action 916080 View Details Packet Page -3334 - https: / /eser vices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant /iiregrdnu�I spi sa, crz.v l 2 /application /requestdetail... 8/10/2012 b'U agc. Budge 91" 1 '2�11'' Iter' I Hiring or Rehiring of Firefighters: There is a two -year period of performance for grants awarded under the Hiring of Firefighters Category. Should the actual salary and benefits costs requested for reimbursement exceed awarded Federal funds, the grantee would be obligated to pay 100 percent of those costs. Therefore, please be sure you have provided accurate salary and benefit information and have confirmed this information with your Human Resources and/or Financial Office. If you want to change any of the budget amounts on the matrix, you need to change the salary and benefit information on the previous Request Details screen. Budget Matrix Personnel Benefits Total: Total Federal Share First 12 -Month Period 271,272 172,710 443,982 443,982 Second Total 12 -Month Period 282,120 553,392 189,978 362,688 472,098 916,080 472,098 916,080 Pac ket ketPJ Page - 3335 - https://eservices.fema.gov/FemaFireGrantif P 12/application/budget-total.... 8/10/2012 tLz r^atwE Statemew xo- hiring o- Renirino o?` Firerignter: " Element #1 - Project Description (30 %): This statement should describe the following: Why the applicant needs the grant funds; . How the requested firefighters will be used within the department; . A description of the specific benefit these firefighters will provide for the fire department and community. . if the applicant is requesting funding under the rehiring of firefighters activity, the narrative should provide details as to when and why the vacancies occurred and how the vacancies have affected the service to the community, . Applications must also discuss how the grant would enhance the department's ability to protect critical infrastructure. The Ochopee Fire Control District is requesting $916,080 for six fire fighters to improve assembly time and adequate staffing for fire suppression under the tenants of NFPA Standard 1720. In accordance with this Standard, the District is requesting federal funding to staff all first due engines to meet NFPA 1720 as it relates to the assembly of initial attack personnel for rural combination departments on structure fires. The Ochopee Fire Control District is a dependent fire district located in Eastern Collier County Florida established for fire and rescue services as an MSTU. The Fire District protects 1180 square miles of rural County, State, and Federal Lands. The fire department is made up of one chief officer, a battalion captain, three lieutenants, nine full time firefighters, three part time firefighters and six volunteers. There is one rural city within the jurisdiction which the district provides service for and four other areas of rural population. Only 1% of the district has an established water supply system, which is within the two major population areas. The District has two stations that respond to 600 calls on average. The district also provides coverage for two airports and 32 miles of 1 -75. The District serves the Big Cypress National Preserve and the Everglades National Park through an interoperable agreement (MOU). The District provides marine rescue and fire response to Collier Seminole State park and Everglades National Park. The District responds to 35 miles of 1 -75 and 46 miles of U.S 41. 1 -75 is the major eastiwest route in south Florida as well as U.S 41. Both roadways are in the remote part of Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. On average 50% of the district incidents are on these roadways. Types of calls the district responds to include structure fires, brush fires, aircraft incidents, vehicle fires, commercial vehicle fires, marine incidents, water rescue, and hazardous materials incidents. The Ochopee Fire Control District has seen a 46% reduction in property values which has translated into an average 24% loss of the Ad Valorum revenue for the operating budget. The District employs 15 full time staff and 3 part time staff and maintains 6 fully certified volunteer firefighters. Part time staffing is used to keep overtime costs down and is used to maintain a minimum staffing of two per engine presently. The District operates two engines from two stations. The District also utilizes a water tender, quick attack, brush trucks, and a fire boat. These units, while in front line status, are manned as deemed by call type. All full time, part time, and volunteer firefighters are State of Florida Basic EMT trained as a minimum. Presently four personnel per shift are assigned as a minimum per day. A battalion captain and chief also respond as part of the initial structure alarm. The ability to protect critical infrastructure of the County and local community is questionable and risky. At these staffing levels, the District is unable to assemble an adequate level of response in accordance with the staffing provisions of NFPA 1720. This impairs efficient operations and increases time needed to execute critical evolutions. Larger installations, such as the water treatment plants, require the timely assembly of adequate numbers of personnel to cope with its numerous potential chemical and electrical hazards. These operations are hampered by low staffing levels. The requested funding will be used to increase staffing levels from two to three. This will allow the achievement of compliance with NFPA 1720 100% of the time when responding to "initial fire alarm assignments ". Initial arriving assignments will be able to meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, "two in two out." *Element #2 - Impact on Daily Operations (30 %): This statement should explain how the community and current firefighters are at risk without the requested firefighters, and to what extent that risk will be reduced if the applicant is awarded. What impact will the newly funded positions have on NFPA? Packet Page -3336 - https: / /eser vices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant /firegraniij spisarer/-u i 2 /application /narrative.j sp... 8 /10/2012 Nan-avvf� Sta,,2mcn- / ?r1,, E �' a _ Iterr I Linde~ the present staffing the District does no have the ability to meet the OSHA C =R 25 1910.134 "two in tw- out" standard with the first arriving apparatus. This nullifies the crew's ability to make an immediate impact in a fire where early intervention in the fire's incipient stage may prevent extension. In those instances where there is a known hazard to life, it forces the understaffed crew to consider rescue efforts without the safety of back up personnel. In this instance, both the firefighters and the public are ill - served. If the firefighters attempt the rescue, they do so without a safety back -up crew. If they consider this an unsafe situation and do not attempt the rescue, residents may be lost who otherwise may have been saved. NFPA Standard 1720 specifies staffing engine companies in the rural combination environment with the ability to assemble 6 personnel on scene. The rationale for this is demonstrated by the 2010 NIST report on Residential Fire ground Field Experiment which reported that three person crews are approximately 25% more effective that two person crews supporting this staffing request. By implementing this standard, the District will be able to assemble the recommended and adequate number of personnel to initiate effective suppression efforts and reduce the time to do so. 99% of the District's service area is without hydrants. However, 96% of the structures in the District are serviced by hydrants. The core of the population is divided into two areas that have a public water distribution system. With a present staffing of two personnel one person is left at the hydrant and one person arrives with the vehicle on- scene. This presents an overwhelming tasking requirement for one personnel. Until the second due engine arrives or the hydrant person arrives, fire fighting actions are limited. This delay allows for fire growth, increasing property loss and increasing risk to firefighting personnel. By increasing engine staffing to three the District assures a timely initial attack effort with assured water supply. The District is also responsible for protecting an urban interface area along with wild land. The District works with both State and Federal agencies to protect residential and commercial properties. The district is also responsible for the structural response to Federal buildings in the National Park and Preserve. Wild land fire activity is seasonal well documented in south Florida. The District operates brush units as requested by both State and Federal agencies. The District also provides mutual aid to surrounding agencies as requested through a local mutual aid agreement. If funded the grant would allow for reduced overtime and maintenance of engine manning during these events. *Element #3 - Financial Need (30 %): This statement should explain the applicant's organizational budget and its inability to address the need without federal assistance, including other actions the applicant has taken to meet their staffing needs. The Districts funding is derived principally from property taxes. With the onset of the recent recession, property values within the District began to decline. Anticipating the impact from the reduced property values the district began cost saving measures. Reductions in capitol purchases and operating were implemented to adjust to the loss of revenue. Two personnel retired reducing costs and three reserve apparatus were auctioned to reduce maintenance and insurance costs. However the savings were unable to overcome the insurmountable decline in values. The District property values have declined by 46% since 2008, Since 2008 the District has reduced its budget by 11 %. The District operates with a budget of $1,755,505 the loss of revenue was contained in reserves and carry- forward which has been depleted. Staffing levels have been maintained by a loan from County general fund supplied by "payment in lieu of tax" (PILT) from the Big Cypress National Preserve. The district also implemented part-time firefighters who are used on a per -diem basis. Part time firefighters work when a full time firefighter would be called in on overtime to maintain minimum staffing requirements. They are paid at an entry hourly rate with no benefits provided. The District is starting to see construction applications and movement which indicates a turn in the recession. However the tax revenue from these projects will not be seen for several years. Without the availability of Federal grant money the District will simply be unable to meet the staffing requirements of NFPA 1720 and OSHA 1910.134. *Element #4 - Cost/Benefit (10 %): This statement should explain, as clearly as possible, what benefits the applicant and /or their community will realize if the project described is funded (e.g., anticipated savings and /or efficiencies). Approval of this SAFER grant request will allow for the District to immediately implement staffing standards identified in NFPA standard 1720 and OSHA CFR 29.134. This increased staffing will create a more effective and efficient engine company by providing the assembly of an adequate firefighting force within the acceptable time 100% of the time. The community will benefit by having engine companies that are approximately 22% more efficient in task accomplishment than a two person company, as determined by NIST (previously cited). More Packet Page -3337 - https:Ueservices. fema. gov/ FemaFireGrant/ fi« g, ax, ujn, p ,baic,w,2 /application/narrative jsp... 8/10/2012 efficient crewss vieid reauced icsses to fire for residents anc ar ! ncreased IiKelinooG cf nest oossibis outcome. it a given emergency. Overall response time for assembling an initial fire response will significantly improve with this added staffing, yielding lower property damage for the community and providing a safer work environment for each firefighter. With the ability to meet the requirements of OSHA CFR 29.134 firefighters may pursue their duties with the understanding that their safety has been provided for in a reasonable manner. Initial suppression efforts may start immediately. Calculated risks considered as part of the risk assessment will include this safety factor which should reduce any anxiety over their personal safety. This will allow for an accurate and reasonable assessment of the hazard they face, which benefits the community. Response times for development of water supply and fire ground setup should significantly improve. improved establishment of uninterrupted water supply, maintenance of effective fire flow, initiation of suppression and rescue operations should be consistent with the NIST report. In addition rapid response by AED- equipped crews will reduce the time it takes to assess and initiate care for patients requiring such intervention, improving their chances at successful conversion. Increased staffing will reduce the need for multiple units in certain incidents. Smaller incidents such as vehicle fires are safer and easier to control placing employees at less risk. This in turn allows other companies to be available for calls. Added staffing will also improve unit recovery times and reduce various exposure risks. Reduced work loads positively impact short and long term health. *Element #5 - Veterans Preference (Additional Consideration): Applicants should explain whether they have a policy in place addressing their intent to implement strategies to support the VOW To Hire Heroes Act of 2011 and to have recruiting efforts aimed at post -9/11 veterans. Collier County has a veterans preferance policy for hiring. County Mangers Administrative Policy 5385 addresses Veterans preferance in hiring. "F. Veteran's Preference: The Human Resources Department will keep records of determination on whether an applicant is a veteran or the spouse of a veteran who qualifies for preference for eligible positions as defined in § 295.07 of the Florida Statutes. The application will be reviewed along with the DD214 by the Veterans' Services Department who determines qualifications for veteran's preference status. Unless the vacancy is advertised to internal applicants only and filled internally, those applicants who are veterans and meet the minimum experience and training guidelines required in the job description Tor eligible positions must tie interviewed ano given preference, therefore, if the top candidates are equally qualified and one is a veteran entitled to preference, then the veteran will be recommended for hire." *Element #6 - Performance (Additional Consideration): Applicants should explain whether they have a proven track record for timely project completion and satisfactory performance in other AFG, FP &S, and SAFER awards. The Ochopee l=ire Control District received a 2003 FEMA award for self contained breathing apparatus and rescue equipment. The grant was effectivly awarded and performance was completed. Element #7 - Additional Information: If you have any additional comments you would like to include about your organization or this application, please provide them here. Packet Page -3338 - https: / /eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant /fiicgi -aiiu j6pi sair,i zv i 2 /applicatior/naiTative.j sp.,. 8/10/2012 Assurances and Certifications FEMA Form SF 4248 90 1 II`��.- IL-v!C I �1.- You must read and sign these assurances. These documents contain the Federal requirements attached to all Federal grants including the right of the Federal government to review the grant activity. You should read over the documents to become aware of the requirements. The Assurances and Certifications must be read, signed, and submitted as a part of the application. Note: Fields marked with an * are required. O.M.B Control Number 4040 -0007 Assurances Non - Construction Programs Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non - Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4728 -4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 6. 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) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681 -1683, and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101- 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to 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 Acts of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or https:// eservices .fema.gov /FemaFireGrant /f� Packet Page IketUa333912 /apptication/assurances_f .. 8/10/2012 ance: L;n ,, -1- 1 - Ei, , ' _ .= f nancin , cf noosing, (i) an+i other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statutes; uncle which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 0? the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title 11 and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally- assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interest in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. § §1501 -1508 and 7324- 7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 9. 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. 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 -234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91 -190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in fioodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § §1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § §7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93 -523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended T.L. 93 -205). 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.G. 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.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93 -348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89 -544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No, A -133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations." 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. Packet Page -3340 - https:// eservices. fema. gov /FemaFireGrant/fi.- ,.-- .,,.r, -- .--- . 2 /application/assurances_f... 8/10/2012 Sinned i:)\, Alar, Wi McLaughW on 03107/201. Ite- Packet Page -3341- https:Heservices.fema.gov/FemaFireGi-ant/fl-. rll—..J.pl.�,---.2/application/assurances—f... 8/10/2012 Wornl ?i•'iCS You must read and sign these assurances. Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements, Note: Fields marked with an "' are required. O.M.B Control Number 1660 -0025 Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying" and 44 CFR Part 17, "Government -wide Debarment and Suspension (Non- procurement) and Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. Lobbying A. As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons (entering) into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000. as defined at 44 CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned 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 making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or modification of an, Federal grant or cooperative agreement. (b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid 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 it connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities ", in accordance with its instructions. (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements and sub contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 2. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient) A. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510 -A, the applicant certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. (b) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Packet Page13342littps:// eservices .fema.gov /FemaFireGrant/fr j tGG /application /assurances_£.. 8/10/2012 uI' a!Icn: and _ crtii ,.caurnnc (c) Are not presently indicted Tor o; otnerwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and S. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 3. Drug -Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals) As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620: (A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an on -going drug free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to ire engaged in the performance of the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction. (e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the applicable awarding office. (f) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency. (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f). hqs: / /eservices .fema.gov /FemaFireGrant/fil ;g. aketlP�g a-3343- /-V /application /assurances f... 8/10/2012 _._ AW n ;U- _11(._ M 1... 1} r' �,,.,� .� • r (B, Tne grante- nav inseR ;n the SpficE oI'OvloeC� be!--)r fn- site' S" tC tnC= neri'-- 'mF!1cE o'` wor� done in connection with the specific gran;: Place of Performance Street City State Zip Action If your place of performance is different from the physical address provided by you in the Applicant Information, press Add Place of Performance button above to ensure that the correct place of performance has been specified. You can add multiple addresses by repeating this process multiple times. Section 97.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for DHS funding. States and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification. Signed by Man M McLaughlin on 0810712092 https:// esevices. fema .gov /FemaFireGrant/fiPaecket JCFI 344. r 2 /application /assurances f... 8/10/2012 .ASSiirances and C t ii iu i catiorin FE MA, 5tancsarcf Form 1 /20'k'] Item, 1 iJ. .1 r 4 AOW Only complete if applying for a grant for more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities. See Form 20 -16C for lobbying activities definition. This form is not applicable https:// eservices .fema.gov/FemaFireGrant/fli P� ake �Ptagalr, 345.Z /application/assurances f .. 8/10/2012 5l1bn11' P' - Application Area Overview Contact Information Applicant Information Applicant Characteristics (1) Applicant Characteristics (II) Department Call Volume Request Details Budget Narrative Statement Assurances and Certifications PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT, Status Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete s YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO EDIT THIS APPLICATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. If you are not yet ready to submit this application, save it, and log out until you feel that you have no more changes. When you submit this application, you, as an authorized representative of the organization applying for this grant, are certifying that the following statements are true: To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data submitted in this application are true and correct_ This application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant. The apphcara will comply with the /Assurances and Certifications it assistance is awaraec To sign your application, check the box below and enter your password in the space provided. To suomit your application, click. the Submit Application button below to officially submi your application to FEMA- Note: the primary contact will be responsible for signing and submitting the application. Fields marked with an are required. 1, Alan M McLaughlin, am hereby providing my signature for this application as of 10 -Aug -2012. https:// eseivices. fema.gov /FemaFireGrant/fi6a Packet Page t Q3c 4612 /application/subluit —Print.... 8/10/2012