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Backup Documents 05/13/2025 Item #16D 6 ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 1 6 D 6 TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later than Monday preceding the Board meeting. **NEW** ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office. Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. Parker Smith Community and Human PS 05/06/2025 Services 2. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office J11,A k 5/i 345 3. BCC Office Board of County I Commissioners l mkt S'i 3f Z S 4. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office0.* PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information. / Name of Primary Staff Parker Smith. Grants Coordinator I, ✓ Phone Number 239-252-6141 Contact/ Department Community and Human Services Agenda Date Item was May 13 2025 Agenda Item Number 16.D. �j Approved by the BCC ' 1f✓ Type of Document Recommendation to approve and authorize Number of Original 2 Attached the Chairman to sign the First Amendment Documents Attached to Community Development Block Grant Mitigation subrecipient agreement# I0162... PO number or account number if document is N/A to be recorded INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not appropriate. (Initial) Applicable) 1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature? PS 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, PS provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet. 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be PS signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. 4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's PS Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board 5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the PS document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's PS signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip PS should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! 8. The document was approved by the BCC on 2/28/2023 and all changes made during N/A is not the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County 5 1„10 an option for Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. this line. 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the L. N/A is not BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the .A�"' an option for Chairman's signature. this line. I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05;Revised 11/30/12 1 6 D 6 *** ONLY USE FOR AGREEMENTS*** Instructions 1) Return signed originals to: Vanessa Collier State and Federal Grants Manager Collier County Government I Community and Human Services 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Bldg. H, Suite 213 Naples, FL 34112 I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05;Revised 11/30/12 1 6 D 6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 AMENDMENT ONE TO THE FEDERALLY FUNDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MITIGATION PROGRAM (CDBG-MIT) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT On August 4,2022,the State of Florida, Department of Commerce ("Commerce"),formerly known as the "Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,"and the Collier County Board of Commissioners, Florida ("Subrecipient") entered into agreement 10162 ("Agreement"). Commerce and the Subrecipient may individually be referred to herein as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties." WHEREAS,Section 5, Modification of Agreement, of the Agreement provides that any amendment to the Agreement shall be in writing executed by the Parties thereto; WHEREAS the Parties wish to amend the Agreement as set forth herein. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations set forth herein,the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,the Parties agree to the following: 1. On July 1, 2023, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity was renamed the "Florida Department of Commerce." Effective July 1, 2023, all references throughout the Agreement to "Department of Economic Opportunity" or "DEO" are replaced with "Department of Commerce" or "Commerce" as appropriate. 2. Section 15, Citizen Complaints, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: (15) Citizen Complaints. The goal of Commerce is to provide an opportunity to resolve citizen complaints in a timely manner, usually within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of the complaint as expected by HUD, if practicable, and to provide the right to participate in the process and appeal a decision when there is reason for an applicant to believe its application was not handled according to program policies. All applications, guidelines and websites will include details on the right to file a complaint or appeal and the process for filing a complaint or beginning an appeal. The Subrecipient will handle citizen complaints by: (a) Conducting investigations, as necessary; (b) Finding a resolution; or (c) Conducting follow-up actions. Program Appeals Applicants may appeal program decisions related to one of the following activities: (a) Aprogrameligibilitydetermination; (b) A program assistance award calculation; or (c) A program decision concerning housing unit damage and the resulting program outcome. Citizens may file a written complaint or appeal with the Office of Long-Term Resiliency by email at CDBG-DR@commerce.fl.gov or by mail to the following address: Page 1 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 CAO 1 6 D 6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 Attention:Office of Long-Term Resiliency Florida Department of Commerce 107 East Madison Street The Caldwell Building, MSC 160 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 HUD Complaints If the complainant is not satisfied by the Subrecipient's determination or Commerce's response,then the complainant may file a written appeal by following the instructions issued in the letter of response. If the complainant has not been satisfied with the response at the conclusion of the complaint or appeals process, a formal complaint may then be addressed directly to the regional Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)at: Department of Housing& Urban Development Charles E. Bennet Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Fair Housing Complaints The Florida Office of Long-Term Resiliency operates in Accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law (The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988). Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint of housing discrimination: 1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free), 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) or www.hud.gov/fairhousing. 3. Section 28,Employment Eligibility Verification, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: (28) Employment Eligibility Verification A. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form 1-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of all new employees hired to work in the United States. There is no charge to employers to use E-Verify. The Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system can be found at: https://www.e- verify.gov/. B. In accordance with section 448.095, F.S.,the State of Florida expressly requires the following: (1) Every public agency and its contractors and subcontractors shall register with and use the E- Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. A public agency or a contractor or subcontractor thereof may not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system, (2) An employer shall verify each new employee's employment eligibility within three (3) business days after the first day that the new employee begins working for pay as required under 8 C.F.R. 274a. Beginning July 1, 2023, a private employer with 25 or more employees shall use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee's employment eligibility. Page 2 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 ICAO 16D6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9ABE-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 C. If an entity does not use E-Verify, the entity shall enroll in the E-Verify system prior to hiring any new employee or retaining any contract employee after the effective date of this Agreement. 4. Attachment A, Project Description and Deliverables, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the attached revised Attachment A: 5. Attachment G, Reports, Section 3, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 3. The Subrecipient shall closeout its use of the CDBG-MIT funds and its obligations under this Agreement by complying with the closeout procedures in 2 CFR § 200.344. Activities during this close-out period may include, but are not limited to making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances and accounts receivable to the Subrecipient)and determining the custodianship of records. Notwithstanding the terms of 2 CFR 200.344, upon the expiration of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall transfer to the recipient any CDBG-MIT funds on hand at the time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG-MlTfunds.Further,any real property under the Subrecipient's control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG- MIT funds (including CDBG-MIT funds provided to the Subrecipient in the form of a loan)shall be treated in accordance with 24 CFR 570.503(b)(7). 6. Attachment G, Reports, Section 6, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 6. Section 3 Quarterly Reporting Requirements. Reporting of labor hours for Section 3 projects must comply with 24 CFR §75.25(a). Subrecipients must report the following: (i) the total number of labor hours worked; (ii)the total number of labor hours worked by Section 3 workers; and (iii)the total number of labor hours worked by Targeted Section 3 workers. If Section 3 benchmarks are not met, the subrecipient's qualitative efforts must be reported in a manner required by 24 CFR §75.25(b). Subrecipients shall provide Section 3 Reporting quarterly to Commerce by the 10th of each quarter (January 10, April 10, July 10, and October 10). For Section 3 Reporting, Subrecipients should complete and return the Project Implementation Plan template to Commerce. 7. All other terms and conditions of the Subrecipient Agreement not otherwise amended remain in full force and effect. Remainder Left Intentionally Blank Page 3 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 Cho 16D6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 IN WITNESS HEREOF, by signature below, the Parties agree to abide by the terms, conditions, and provisions of Commerce Agreement Number 10162,as amended.This Amendment is effective on the date the last Party signs this Amendment. COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMISSIONERS SIGNED: SIGNED: A„,:faleotAmbea- BURT L.SAUNDERS J.ALEX KELLY CHAIRMAN SECRETARY DATE: c/13 /2-5 DATE: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency,subject only to full and proper execution by the Parties. Appro •. A to ,•. and legality OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL I,r'u't FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Jeffrey . '4.,, ft. o County Attorney By: Approved Date: A E;_ a:.. _A LERK CRY,\T' '' ,,.. - puty Clerk Attest as to Chaiprtan`s l, signature"only,s Page 4 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 GAO 1 6 D 6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 Attachment A—Project Description and Deliverables 1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In April 2018,the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the State of Florida, Department of Commerce (Commerce) would receive $633,485,000 in funding to support long-term mitigation efforts following declared disasters in 2016 and 2017 through HUD's Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MI1) program.Awards were distributed on a competitive basis targeting HUD designated Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) Areas, primarily addressing the Benefits to Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) National Objective.Additional information may be found in the Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 169. The Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce) has apportioned the Federal Award to include the following initiatives: Critical Facility Hardening Program $75,000,000; General Planning Support Program $20,000,000; General Infrastructure Program $475,000,000; and State Planning and Administration $63,485,000. This award has been granted under the Critical Facility Hardening Program. Projects eligible for funding under this program must harden critical buildings that serve a public safety purpose for local communities. Critical buildings include: • Potable water facilities • Wastewater facilities • Police departments • Fire departments • Hospitals • Emergency operation centers • Emergency shelters 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:The Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Florida has been awarded Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($216,552.00) in CDBG-MIT(Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation)funding for mitigation efforts to harden the Healthcare Network Marion E. Fether Medical Center against wind, heat, and water damage through the installation of 61 nonimpact windows that are compliant with Florida Building Codes.The Marion E. Fether Medical Center is part of the Collier County's Healthcare Network, which serves as the largest primary care provider in Collier County and provides healthcare services to communities of greatest need. Specifically, 58%of their patients fall under the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), 71 %are under 200% of FPL, and 39% of adult patients are uninsured. Additionally, Collier County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA), meaning its population does not have quantitative access to primary care providers. Subsequently, the Healthcare Network serves as a vital instrument to the health of Collier County citizens before, during, and immediately after a natural disaster. Replacing 61 windows with nonimpact glazing material will solidify the facility's ability to with stand, wind, heat, or water damage after a storm and immediately respond to the needs of their population, 61.84%of which are designated as low to moderate income residents. The team overseeing this project consists of the Facilities Department of Healthcare Network under the direction of the Project Manager, who is working in coordination with Collier County, and selected contractor(s). Page 5 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 CAO ,16D 6 Docusign Envelope ID;C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DD04 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 3. SUBRECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Complete and submit the below items to Commerce within thirty(30) calendar days of execution of the agreement: 1. Organizational chart with contact information. 2. Job descriptions for Subrecipient's employees, contracted staff,vendors, and contractors. If staffing changes,there must be a submittal stating the names and job descriptions on the monthly report deadline. 3. Attachment B, Project Budget—Develop and submit to Commerce a detailed budget for implementation of the project. 4. Attachment C, Activity Work Plan—Develop and submit to Commerce a detailed timeline for implementation consistent with the milestones outlined in the Mitigation Program Guidelines. Should any changes to the organizational chart, Attachment B or Attachment C be deemed necessary,an updated plan must be submitted to Commerce with your monthly report for review and approval by the Commerce Grant Manager. B. Develop and submit a copy of the following policies and procedures to the Commerce Grant Manager for review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days of Agreement execution. The Commerce Grant Manager will provide approval in writing prior to the policies and procedures being implemented. a. Procurement policies and procedures that incorporate 2 CFR 200.317-327. b. Administrative financial management policies,which must comply with all applicable HUD CDBG-MIT and State of Florida rules. c. Quality assurance and quality control system policies and procedures that comply with all applicable HUD CDGB-MIT and Commerce policies. d. Policies and procedures to detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse that describe how the Subrecipient will verify the accuracy of monitoring policy indicating how and why monitoring is conducted, the frequency of monitoring policy, and which items will be monitored, and procedures for referring instances of fraud, waste and abuse to HUD IOG Fraud Hotline (phone: 1-800-347-3735 or email hotline@hudoig.gov). C. Attend fraud related training offered by HUD OIG to assist in the proper management of the CDBG-MIT grant funds when available. D. Upload required documents into a system of record provided by Commerce. E. Maintain organized subrecipient agreement files and make them accessible to Commerce or its representatives, upon request. F. Comply with all terms and conditions of the subrecipient agreement, Mitigation Program Guidelines,Action Plans,Action Plan amendments, and Federal, State, and local laws. G. Provide copies of all proposed procurement documents to Commerce ten (10) business days prior to posting as detailed in Attachment D of Subrecipient Agreement. The proposed procurement documents will be reviewed and approved by the Commerce Grant Manager. Should the procurement documents require revisions based on state or federal requirements, Subrecipient will be required to postpone procurement and submit revised documents for review and approval. H. Provide the following information on a quarterly basis within ten (10)calendar days after the end of each quarter: Monthly and Quarterly Reports as detailed in Attachment G. Page 6 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 cAO 1 6 D 6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 I. Close out report will be due no later than sixty(60) calendar days after this Agreement ends or is otherwise terminated. J. Subrecipient shall provide pictures to document progress and completion of tasks and final project. 4. ELIGIBLE TASKS AND DELIVERABLES: A. Deliverable 1—Project Implementation Tasks that are eligible for reimbursement are as follows: 1. Professional services to the County for technical assistance and program management(Davis-Bacon review,Section 3 activities). 2. Environmental review activities. 3. Grant management to include invoicing,record keeping,prepare and award bids to vendors. 4. Project Closeout,Engineer's Certification of Completion,Grant Closeout Package completed and submitted to Commerce. B. Deliverable 2—Construction Subrecipient shall: 1. Obtain appropriate permitting. 2. Purchase, install, remove and properly dispose of 61 exterior windows and replace with new nonimpact glazing system windows of like dimensions and in compliance with Florida Building Codes standards and local, state, and federal building codes. 3. Repair affected areas resulting from Section 4 (B) (2) of this agreement, Above, by apply molding, patching interior drywall and sills, and repair exterior stucco walls and touch up paint. 5. COMMERCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Monitor the ongoing activities of Subrecipient to ensure all activities are being performed in accordance with the Agreement to the extent required by law or deemed necessary be Commerce in its discretion. B. Assign a Grant Manager as a point of contact for Subrecipient. C. Review Subrecipient's invoices described herein and process them on a timely basis. D. Commerce shall monitor progress, review reports,conduct site visits, as Commerce determines necessary at Commerce's sole and absolute discretion, and process payments to Subrecipient. 6. DELIVERABLES: Subrecipient agrees to provide the following services as specified: Page 7 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 CAO 1 6 D 6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 Deliverable No. 1—Program Implementation Tasks Minimum Level of Service Financial Consequences Subrecipient shall provide project Subrecipient may request Failure to complete the Minimum implementation activities as reimbursement upon completion of Level of Service as specified shall identified in Section 4.A.1.-2. Which a minimum of one task as identified result in non-payment for this shall be reimbursed upon in Section 4.A.1.-2, as evidenced by deliverable for each payment satisfactory completion of an i submittal of the following request. eligible task as detailed, as documentation: identified in this Scope of Work. 1) Summary of Environmental Review activities performed (if applicable); and 2)Invoice package in accordance with Section 7 of this Scope of Work. Subrecipient shall provide Project Subrecipient may request Failure to complete the Minimum Implementation activities as reimbursement upon completion of Level of Service as specified shall identified in Section 4.A.3.-4,which a minimum of one task as identified result in non-payment for this shall be reimbursed upon in Section 4.A.3.-4. deliverable for each payment satisfactory completion of an Associated with completed tasks as request. eligible task as detailed in identified in Deliverables 2.through Deliverable 2. 3. As evidenced by submittal of the following documentation: 1)Invoice package in accordance with Section 7 of this Scope of Work. Deliverable No. 1 Cost: $10,312.00 Deliverable No.2-Construction Tasks Minimum Level of Service Financial Consequences Subrecipient shall complete task as Subrecipient may request Failure to complete the Minimum detailed in Section 4.B of this Scope reimbursement upon completion of Level of Service as specified shall of Work activities in accordance with Section result in non-payment for this 4.B of this Scope of Work in the deliverable for each payment following increments: 10%, 20%, request. 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%,80%, 90%, and 100%, evidenced by submittal of the following documentation: 1) AIA forms G702 and G703,or similar accepted Commerce form, completed by a licensed professional certifying to the percentage of project completion; L_ —_ __ __— 2) Photographs of project in Page 8 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 1 6 D 6 Docusign Envelope ID.C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 progress and completed; and 3) Invoice package in accordance with Section 7 of this Scope of Work. Total Deliverable 3 Cost:$206,240.00 TOTAL PROJECT COST NOT TO EXCEED$216,552.00 COST SHIFTING: The deliverable amounts specified within the Eligible Tasks and Deliverables section 6 tables above are established based on the Parties estimation of sufficient delivery of services fulfilling grant purposes under the Agreement in order to designate payment points during the Agreement Period; however, this is not intended to restrict Commerce's ability to approve and reimburse allowable costs Subrecipient incurred providing the deliverables herein. Prior written approval from Commerce's Grant Manager is required for changes to the above Deliverable amounts that do not exceed 10% of each deliverable total funding amount. Changes that exceed 10%of each deliverable total funding amount will require a formal written amendment request from Subrecipient, as described in Modification section of the Agreement. Regardless, in no event shall Commerce reimburse costs of more than the total amount of this Agreement. 7. INVOICE SUBMITTAL: Commerce shall reimburse the Subrecipient in accordance with Section 6, above. In accordance with the Funding Requirements of s. 215.971(1), F.S. and Section (21) of this Agreement, the Subrecipient and its subcontractors may only expend funding under this Agreement for allowable costs resulting from obligations incurred during this Agreement. To be eligible for reimbursement, costs must be in compliance with laws, rules and regulations applicable to expenditures of State funds, including, but not limited to, the Reference Guide for State Expenditures (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/accounting-and-auditing-libraries/state- agencies/reference-guide-for-state-expenditures.pdf). A. Subrecipient shall provide one invoice per month for services rendered during the applicable period of time as defined in the deliverable table. In any month in which deliverables have been completed,the Subrecipient will provide notice that invoicing will not be submitted. B. The following documents shall be submitted with the itemized invoice: 1. A cover letter signed by Subrecipient's Agreement Manager certifying that the costs being claimed in the invoice package: (1)are specifically for the project represented to the State in the budget appropriation;(2)are for one or more of the components as stated in Section 5, DELIVERABLES,of this SCOPE OF WORK;(3) have been paid;and(4)were incurred during this Agreement. 2. Subrecipient's invoices shall include the date, period in which work was performed, amount of reimbursement, and work completed to date; 3. A certification by a licensed professional using AIA forms G702 and G703, or their substantive equivalents,certifying that the project,or a quantifiable portion of the project, is complete. Include if applicable to your program 4. Photographs of the project in progress and completed work; 5. A copy of all supporting documentation for vendor payments;and 6. A copy of the bank statement that includes the cancelled check or evidence of electronic funds transfer. The State may require any other information from Subrecipient that the State deems necessary to verify that the services have been rendered under this Agreement. Page 9 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024 cAo 1- 6 DI 6 Docusign Envelope ID:C362797F-A104-4374-9A8E-908C25E3DDD4 Commerce Agreement Number: 10162 C. If the Subrecipient is a county or municipality that is a rural community or rural area of opportunity as those terms are defined in section 288.0656(2), F.S., the payment of submitted invoices may be issued for verified and eligible performance that has been completed in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement to the extent that federal or state law, rule, or other regulations allows such payments. Upon meeting either of the criteria set forth below,the subrecipient may elect in writing to exercise this provision. 1. A county or municipality that is a rural community or rural area of opportunity as those terms are defined in section 288.0656(2), F.S.,that demonstrates financial hardship;or 2. A county or municipality that is a rural community or rural area of opportunity as those terms are defined in section 288.0656(2), F.S., and which is located in a fiscally constrained county, as defined in section 218.67(1), F.S. If the Subrecipient meets the criteria set forth in this paragraph,then the Subrecipient is deemed to have demonstrated financial hardship. D. The Subrecipient's invoice and all documentation necessary to support payment requests must be submitted into Commerce's Subrecipient Enterprise Resource Application (SERA). Further instruction on SERA invoicing and reporting, along with a copy of the invoice template, will be provided upon execution of the agreement. -Remainder of this page is intentionally left blank— Page 10 of 10 Date revised 7/1/2024