Loading...
Agenda 10/14/2008 Item #16F 1F ,;entia tern No. 15F11 Octat—jer 14, 2003 Page 1 of 1 i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve Cooperative Agreement 401818G563 and Application for Federal Assistance from the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in the amount of $11,460 for the purchase of equipment and protective clothing for the Ochopee Fire Control District, authorize the Chairman to sign, and approve all necessary budget amendments. OBJECTIVE: To obtain the Board of County Commissioners approval of the Cooperative Agreement and the Application for Federal Assistance from the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in the amount of $11, 460 for the purchase of equipment and protective clothing to be used in wild -land fire fighting. CONSIDERATIONS: On May 13, 2008 the Board of County Commissioners approved the submittal of a United States Department of the Interior Rural Fire Assistance Grant Application by the Ochopee Fire Control District for the purchase of equipment and protective clothing in the amount of $11,460. The Ochopee Fire Control District is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners approve the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Agreement and Application for Federal Assistance for the purpose of replacing outdated equipment with minimal effect to the Ochopee Fire Control District Budget. This type of gear is crucial to wild land fire fighting and therefore necessary for the District to continue NFPA Standard protection for personnel and the community. There is a potential for future funds under this agreement, up to $100,000 based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of this project is $11,460. The Federal Assistance is a 90110 matching split between the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the Ochopee Fire Control District with the Department of the Interior providing 90% of the costs at $10,314. The Ochopee Fire Control District's share of 10% in the amount of $1,146 will be funded from the Ochopee Fire Control District Reserves Fund 146. Budget amendments are necessary to transfer funds to 118, Emergency Management and Fire Grants. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this Executive Summary. LEGAL CONSIDERATION: The application and agreement have been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office and are legally sufficient for board action. CMG Aganda Item. 161,7-1 Octo. er 14, 201-18 P „Qe2of 11 RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Agreement 401818G563 and Application for Federal Assistance for the purchase of equipment and protective clothing to be used in wild land fire fighting, authorize the Chairman to sign, and approve the necessary budget amendments. Prepared by: Alan McLaughlin, Fire Chief Page I of I ily e, da t -,-, No. 16F1 ; Oc;tDb r 14, 2CG3 pa�,,e 3 :J 11 COLLIER COUNTY 510AP13 OF COUNTY COWRI!SSIONEERS Item Number: 16F1 Item Summary: Recommendation that the FB'oard of County Cornmi-sic,ners approve Cooperative Agreement 4018/86563 and Application for Federal Assistance fiom the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife, Service in the amount of ;,11,460 for the purchase Of equipment and protective clothing for the Ochopee Fire Control District, authorize the Chairman to sign, and approve all necessary budget amendments. Meeting Date: 10/1 412008 9:00:00 AM Prepared By Alan M. McLaugWin Assistant Fi-e Chief D.t. County Manager's Office Isles of Capri Fire Rescue 9!2212008 10:36:56 AM Approved By Marlene J. =oord Grants Coordinator Date Administrative Services Administrative Services Admin. D;23,12008 2:53 PM Approved By Dan E. Surnmcrs SUP&3U of Ememcncy Services Director Cate COLM,ty Miaraner's OT' ,e cf 3:2", PM Approved By Col;-en cene CcLvT y A::o.,;!er Ccur,.,ty F .tlomFy, C'. ur.fv 3:24 P%q Approved By C IM: c C-C'Jr,,ty M=agic'z. --.4 i'. L Approved By Approved By arnes V. F',!iLi3d Br;a! --,' of &o ,,: y file://'C:\AL,endaTest\ExDoi-t \1 14-OctobcrO/02014."/`202008\16.%2000NS17NI'0//020AGEND... 10/8/2008 APPLICATION FOR Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14, 2008 Page 4 of 11 OMB Approval No. 0340 -0043 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED ApplicantIden8frer July 2, 2008 1. TYPE OF SU BMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application lden00er A pllcation Preappllcation 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identiner Construction ❑ Construction Non•Consiructlon Non•Constructlon S. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational Unit: Collier County Board of Commisioners Ocho ea Fire Control District Address (give Uly, counly, State, endzip rode} Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters Invoivin 3301 Tamiami Trail East this application(give area coda) Chief Alan McLaughlin Naples, Fl. 34112 6. EhIPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN): T.—T—Y—PT OF APPLICANT: (on let eppropdsto letter In boz)� m6 ,B A State H. Independent School Dlsl. B. County I. Stale Controlled Institution of Higher Learning 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: ❑X Now ❑ Continuation ❑ Revision C. Municipal J. Private University D. Township K. Indian Tribe If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) In box(es) El Interstate L. Individual F. F. Intermuniclpal M. Profit Organizatlon A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration 0, Special District N. Other (Spedfy) D. Decrease Duration Olher(spec /0- 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: US Department of the Interior Fish And Wildlife Spr-vinp 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: m —LLJ_j The project is for the purpose of replacil old & horn out protective clothing & TITLE: purchase next generation shelters. Counties, States, 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (0119s, eta): Out- Department will - be:replacing'.20.. sets Collier County,& Everglades City: :`= cui._: of clothing & 10 next gneration shelters. 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: To Re lace old e r_ Collier County & EVe Ftdes'City Start Dale &Idfng Dute a.Appllaanl b. Poled To replace protective clothing & 7 -3 -0 S Ocho se Fire Control Dist purchase next generation shelters 15. ESTIMATED rUNDING: 16.15 APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS7 a. Federal S 10,314 a. YES. THIS PREAPPLICATIONIAPPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 b. Applicant $ 4, .10 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON: c. Slate S w DATE d. Local $ b. No. 1f7 PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. 0. 12372 ❑ OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE a. Other S ." FOR REVIEW L Program Income S 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? ❑ Yos It 'Yes;' attach an explanation. ❑ No g. TOTAL S 11,460 9' 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATIONIPREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULYAUTHOR12ED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OFTHE APPLICANTAND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. a. Type Name of Aulhodzed Representative b. Tills -T elaphone Number Tom Henning Chairman (239) 695 -9119 d. Signature of Authorized Representative o. Dale Signed AnnrnyPef a,.; to four I ai ufiicien Previous Edltlon Usable Aulho/IAtTdTELTeI Reproducllan DWIGHT R. PROCK, A bets 3y: ' ' 6� II __n Standard Form 424 (Rev. 7.97) C� �� f, 1 " -0—p ascrlbad by OMB Circular A -102 Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14, 2008 Page 5 of 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF -424 porting burden for this collection of Information Is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including time for reviewl ns, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection an. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, Including suggestions this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348 - 0043), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. This is a standard form used by applicants as a required facesheet for preapplicalluns and applications submitted for Federal assistance. It will be used by Federal agencies to obtain applicant certification that Stales which have established a review and comment procedure In response to Executive Order 12372 and have selected the program to be Included In their process, have been given an opportunity to review the applicant's submission. Item: Entry: 1. Self - explanatory. 2. Date application submitted to Federal agency (or State if applicable) and applicant's control number (if applicable) 3. Stale use only (If applicable). 4. If this application Is to continue or revise an existing award, enter present Federal Identifier number. If for a now project, leave blank. 5. Legal name of applicant, name of primary organizational unit which will undertake the assistance activity, complete address of the applicant, and rame and telephone number of the person to contact on matters related to this application. 6. Enter Employer Identification Number (EN) as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. 7. Enter ilia appropriate fetter in the space provided. B. Check approprfate box and enter appropriate letter(s) In the space(s) provided: -- "New" means a new assistance award. -• "Continuation" means an extension for an additional funding /budget period for a project with a projected completion date. -- "Revision" means any change in the Federal Government's financial cbligation or contingent Ilablllly from an existing obligation. g. Name of Federal agency from which assistance Is being requested with this application. 10. Use the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number and title of the program under which assistance is requested. 11. Enter a brief descriptive title of the project. If more than one program is Involved, you should append an explanation on a separate sheet. If appropriate (e.g., construction or real prcperly projects), attach a map showing project location. For preapplications, use a separate sheet to provide a summary description of this project. Item: Entry: 12. List only the largest political entities affected (e.g., State, counties, cities). 13. Self - explanatory. 14. List the applicant's Congressional District and any Dlstrlot(s) affected by the program or project. 15. Amount requested or to be contributed during the first fundingibudget period by each contributor. Value of In- kind contributions should be included on appropriate linos as applicable. If the action will result In a dollar change to an existing award. Indicate p-njy the amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in parentheses. If both basic and supplemental amounts are included, show breakdown on an attached sheet. For mulnplo program funding, use totals and show breakdown using same categodas as Item 15, 16. Applicants should contact the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order 12372 to determine whether the application Is subject to the State intergovernmental review process. 17. This question applies to the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt Include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes. 18. To be signed by the authorized representative of the applicant. A copy of the governing body's authorization for you to sign this application as official representative must be on Ille in the applicant's office. (Certain Federal agencies may require that this authorization be submitted as part of the application.) SF -424 (Rev. 7 -97) Back Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14, 2008 Page 6 of 11 AGREEMENT NO.: 401818G563 CHARGE CODE: 41515- 9265 -0000 7E (FY 08) AMOUNT: $11,460.00 DUNS NUMBER: 627274244 FAADS: 21435 - Everglades City (corporate name Everglades) -021- Collier- 33929 -05- 08/01/2008 -07/31 /2013 -Rural Fire Protection Program -00 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Between U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE m COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DBA OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT RECIPIENT: Collier County Board of County Conunissioners DBA Ochopce Fire Control District 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 Recipient Class: Local Government Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 15.228 ll. AUTHORITY: This agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter referred to as the "Service ") and the Collier County Board of Country Commissioners DBA/ Ochopee Fire Control District (hereinafter referred to as the 'Recipient ") is hereby entered into under the authority of Public Law 106 -291 III. PURPOSE: This Cooperative Agreement is being implemented in order to improve protection of property in the wildland -urban interface surrounding Service lands Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14, 2008 Page 7 of 11 The objectives of the agreement include: A. Improving knowledge of firefighters by providing standardized, nationally approved training. B. Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to insure firefighter safety while operating in the interface area. C. Providing funding for specialized wildland fire equipment not normally part of the recipient's equipment complement. D. The relationship of the Service and the recipient is one of assistance because neither party has the resources to provide unlimited protection to values found in the wildland -urban interface. No fire department is willing to accept the responsibility and subsequent costs of providing ful wildland protection to any Federal agency. Assistance is the most cost - effective method of achieving the objectives listed above. E. The Service will provide equipment (vehicles, heavy equipment, computers, office equipment, etc) on a long-teen loan basis. The recipient will be responsible with maintenance of the loaned equipment. W. BACKGROUND: The Rural Fire Assistance Program resulted from a report to the President on the western fire problem. Following the report this program was developed and became a part of the 2001 Literior Appropriations Act (P.L. 106 -291). The program is intended to assist rural fire departments in acquiring specialized training and equipment used in wildland fire suppression actions. V. SCOPE OF EFFORT: The Recipient agrees to: 1. Training: Provide /attend wildland fire suppression training (includes costs of associated travel in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations). Assist in the planning and coordination of the wildland fire training course(s). Provide wildland fine training materials and conference room facilities. 2. PPE Purchase: Provide information about sources for, amounts of, and individual items of required PPE to the recipient. 3. Equipment Purchase: Provide consultation on types and amounts of other wildland fire suppression equipment to the recipient. Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14. 2008 Page 8 of 11 4. Provide payments to the recipient in accordance with Section LX, Payment Provisions, of this agreement and applicable OMB and Treasury Regulations. VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance of this agreement is from 08/01/2008 through 07/31/2013. VII. AWARD AMOUNT: A. TOTAL (NOT -TO- EXCEED) AWARD AMOUNT: $100,000.00 B. TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED TO DATE: $11,460.00 C.. FUNDING INCREMENTS: The Recipient is advised that the Service's obligation to provide finding for funding increments included in this agreement is contingent upon (i) satisfactory performance and (ii) the availability of funds. Accordingly, no legal liability on the part of the Service exists unless or until finds are made available to the Recipient and notice of such availability is confirmed in writing to the Recipient. VIII. APPROPRIATION DATA: APPROPRIATION: 41545 -6265 -0000 7E $11,460.00 (FY 08) IX. PAYMENT PROVISIONS: A. Upon acceptance of the ternis and conditions of this agreement, the Recipient may submit requests for payment using Standard Form 270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement, no more frequently than monthly. (Standard Form 271 must be used if agreement is for construction.) The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (P.L. 104 -134) requires that all federal payments made by an agency after July 26, 1996, must be made by electronic funds transfer unless the recipient certifies that they do not have an account at a financial institution or authorized payment agent. An internet based system is available to track payments. The system is called PAID. It is free to vendors with internet access. Vendors register on -line by going to ltttp.HA".treas.eov /paid (please note there no "www "). Registration is done using the vendor Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and then selecting a user ID, password, and a specific method of delivery. PAID provides the invoice number B. The original and two copies of each payment request (SF 270) shall be submitted to the Service Project Officer identified in Article XLA. of this agreement. upon approval, the Service Project Officer shall forward the Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14, 2008 Page 9 of 11 payment request and one copy to the Budget, Planning and Financial Services Officer for processing. C. Should the Recipient be unable to complete the provisions of this agreement, all monies provided by the Service which prove to be cancelable obligations or unallowable costs in accordance with A -87 ( "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments ") or the approved budget, shall be refunded to the Service. D. This agreement is intended to support a particularproj ect for a specific period of time. Any portion of funds advanced to the Recipient that are not expended at the completion of the period ofperformance of this agreement shall be returned to the Service, along with any interest earned on that amount. X. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: The Administrative Officer for this agreement is: Janice McNeill Jamison Professional Services Contractor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1875 Century Boulevard, Room 310 Atlanta, GA 30345 Phone: (404) 679 -4056 Fax: (404) 679 -4057 Email: janice_mcneill i fws.gov XI. PROJECT OFFICERS: A. Boyd Blihovde, Wildland Urban Interface Specialist Fish and Wildlife Service PO Box 6504 Titusville, FL 32782 B. Alan McLaughlin, Fire Chief Ochopee Fire Control District PO Box 70 Everglades City, FL 34139 XH, REPORTING/DELIVERY RFOUIREMENTS: A.Interim Reports Annual reports will be required to describe how the project is progressing. Agenda Item No. 16F1 October 14, 2008 Page 10 of 11 B.Final Report Within 90 calendar days after the agreement completion date as defined in the agreement or in the most current modification, the Recipient Project Officer shall submit a final report to the Service Project Officer identified in Article XI.A.of this agreement. A copy of the final report shall also be forwarded to the Service Administrative Officer. C.Final Financial Status Report Within 90 days after completion of this award, the Recipient shall submit to the Service Administrative Officer a final Financial Staters Report (Standard Form 269). XHI. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The Department of the Interior regulations governing assistance agreements with state, local, or Indian tribe eovenunents at subparts A -E of 43 CFR Part 12, Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs, (plus relevant circulars of the Office of Management and Budget as referenced in these regulations), are applicable to this agreement and are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Service's Division of Contracting and General Services will make the filll text of these regulations available. XIV. MODIFICATIONS: Modifications or renewals may be proposed at any time during the period of performance by either party and shall become effective upon approval of both parties. XV. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: A. The Service's liability will be governed by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 USC 2761 et seg.) The extent of the Recipient's liability shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. B. The Recipient will comply with sections 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 USC IOa -10c, popularly known as "Buy America Act "). Agenda Item No. 15F1 October 14, 2008 Page 11 of 11 C. Recipients of grants /cooperative agreements and/or sub - awards are encouraged to adopt and enforce on -the job seat belt use policies and programs for their employees when operating company- owned, rented, or personally -owned vehicles. These measures include, but are not limited to, conducting education, awareness, and other appropriate programs for their employees about the importance of wearing seal belts and the consequences of not wearing them. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this (Grant) or (Cooperative) Agreement to be executed as of the date therein written. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY: BY: TITLE: DATE: ft)(le-erg 4frc'e' 11 LEGAL�SUFFICIENCY jqSSisfnnF k-UnIt) Advojey TITLE: DATE: CLERK'S ATTESTATION