Loading...
Agenda 05/24/2011 Item #16J35/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners approve a budget amendment in the amount of $9,912.46 recognizing Federal HHS Vote Program Grant Award 2006 Funds for Voting Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities. OBJECTIVE: To obtain the Board of Commissioner's approval to recognize Federal HHS Vote Program Grant Award 2006 Funds for Voting Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities. CONSIDERATIONS: The Florida Department of State has been awarded the 2006 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) VOTE Program grant funds in the amount of $567,355 to assist with making polling places accessible to the disability community. Supervisor of Elections are eligible to receive a specified amount of this grant for their respective county based on a formula for distribution. The Florida Division of Elections shall award the Collier County Supervisor of Elections a total of $9,912.46, (see Exhibit 1, Attachment A). FISCAL IMPACT: The Collier County Supervisor of Elections will receive $9,912.46 from the Florida Division of Elections to be appropriated in the Supervisor of Elections budget with definitive project tracking. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office, does not present a legal issue and only requires a majority vote for Board approval —SRT. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION: That the Collier County Board of County Commissioners authorizes the Chairman to approve the budget amendment recognizing $9,912.46 in Supervisor of Elections grant fund 33281.1. Submitted by: Jennifer J. Edwards, Supervisor of Elections Packet Page -1943- 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.J.3. Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve a budget amendment in the amount of $9,912.46 recognizing Federal HHS Vote Program Grant Award 2006 Funds for Voting Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities. Meeting Date: 5/24/2011 Prepared By Name: BrockMaryJo Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO 5/12/2011 12:42:27 PM Submitted by Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO Name: BrockMaryJo 5/12/2011 12:42:29 PM Approved By Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attomey,County Attorney Date: 5/12/2011 1:06:56 PM Name: GreenwaldRandy Title: Management/Budget Analyst,Office of Management & B Date: 5/12/2011 1:51:10 PM Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO Date: 5/18/2011 8:03:46 AM Packet Page -1944- CHART E CRIS j` Governor MEMORANDUM To: Supervisors of Elections From: Donald L. Palmer, Director, Division of Election Date: August 10, 2010 Subject: 2006 HHS VOTE Program Grant 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. DAWN R. ROBERM Interim Secretary of State AUG 13 2010 Pm 12:18 The Department of State has been awarded the 2006 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) VOTE Program grant funds in the amount of $567,355 to assist with making polling places accessible to the disability community. Supervisors of Elections are eligible to receive a specified amount of this grant for their respective county based on a formula for distribution that includes the number of polling places that were used on Election Day, November 4, 2008. This information was obtained from data provided by the Supervisors of Elections for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) 2008 Election Administration and Voting Survey. These funds are available until September 30, 2011. The- Supervisors of Elections may determine which categories to use based on their county's specific needs. If a county needs to use funds from a category that is normally used for other purposes, simply write a justification explaining your county's needs regarding polling place accessibility and why you are using a category that normally would be used for other purposes. To request a reimbursement from the HHS grant funds for purchases already made, please use the attached Certificate for Reimbursement Request for Use of HHS VOTE Program Grant Funds. Please submit one of the documents listed below for each of the items referenced on the Certificate: • an invoice showing a zero balance; or • an invoice with the check number and date written on it; or • an invoice with a copy of a cancelled check. A Certificate must be submitted with each request that identifies the purpose and amount of funding being requested by category. There is no limit on the number of requests that a supervisor may submit up to the maximum allocated amount for the respective county. Division of Elections R. A. Gray Building, Room 316 • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250 Telephone: (850) 245 -6200 • Facsimile: (850) 245 -6217 Packet Page - 1945 - e.fl.us 5/24/2011 Item 16.13. Supervisors of Elections 2006 HHS VOTE Program Grant August 10, 2010 Page Two Please sign and date the enclosed Memorandum of Agreement and the Debarment and Suspension form and mail them to the Division of Elections. You will be provided with a copy of the agreement .upon execution by the Division. When your county is ready to apply for reimbursement, please submit the Certificate for Reimbursement as described above. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Althera Johnson at (850) 245 -6211 or Joyce Durbin at (850) 245 -6206. DLP /jd/ma Enclosures Packet Page -1946- ,y 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. fly' la cv iv I - ATTACHMENT A to MOA# 2010 -2011 -0002 FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - CFDA 93.617, Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities — (i.e. VOTE Program) for the amount specified in Exhibit 1 to Attachment A. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE FEDERAL RESOURCES AWARDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE As FOLLOWS: 1. Funds received pursuant to this Agreement must be expended in at least one of the four major categories of accessibility as follows: • Category 1: Making polling places accessible to individuals with disabilities (this includes the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility) • Category 2: Providing access and participation to individuals with disabilities (this means providing the same opportunities for access and participation, privacy and independence provided to all other voters) • Category 3: Training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections for Federal office; and • Category 4: Providing individuals with disabilities with information on accessibility of polling places. Recipients may determine which categories to use based on their county's specific needs. The Recipient must write a justification explaining their county's needs and why they are using a category that normally would be used for other purposes. 2. Prior to receipt of funds, the Recipient must complete and submit to the Department the following two forms: a. Certificate for Request of HHS Program Grant Funds (attached as Exhibit -2). The Certificate must include : ➢ The amount of funds requested for reimbursement ➢ A statement that the Recipient agrees to utilize the funds herein in accordance with the requirements of the HHS VOTE Program grant award; ➢ A statement that such funds shall not be used to support state or federal lobbying activities. ➢ Supporting documents of expenditures. Examples of acceptable documentation include copies of invoices or proof of payment (e.g., copy of cancelled check or check number and date paid written on the invoice or receipt paid by a bank card and a copy of the bankcard statement on the bank's letterhead. Page 1 of 2 Packet Page -1947- 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. ➢ If the Recipient chooses to use funds from a category for an item that is normally covered by another category, a written justification explaining the Recipient's specific needs as they pertain to a particular category must be provided. b. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED Form 'GCAS -009 (6 /88)(attached as Exhibit -3). Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 45 CFR 1183.35, prohibits the disbursement of federal funds to the intended recipient of such funds or to any sub - recipient thereunder unless such recipient and each sub - recipient, if any, certify that they are not excluded or disqualified from receiving federal funds by any federal department or agency. STATE RESOURCES AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: N/A MATCHING RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS: N/A SUBJECT TO SECTION 215.97, FLORIDA STATUTES: N/A COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO STATE RESOURCES AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT AR AS FOLLOWS; N/A Page 2 of 2 Packet Page -1948- CHARLIE CRIST Governor August 18, 2010 The Honorable Jennifer J. Edwards Supervisor of Elections – Collier County 3301 East Tamiami Trail E, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Building Naples, Florida 34112 -4907 Dear Ms. Edwards: 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. DAWN K. ROBERTS Interim Secretary of State AUG 20 2010 PIt12:26 Enclosed is an executed copy of your county's Memorandum of Agreement — Federal HHS Vote Program Grant Award 2006 Funds for Voting Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities. If you have any questions, or need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Donald L. Palmer, sq. Director, Division of Elections DLP /jad/aj Enclosure Division of Elections R. A. Gray Building, Room 316 • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250 Telephone: (850) 245 -6200 • Facsimile: (850) 245 -6217 Packet Page -1949-'s W 5/24/2011 Item 16.13. AUG 13 2010 Pµ12:1$ MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL HHS VOTE PROGRAM GRANT This agreement, effective as of the date fully executed by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Elections ( "Department "), an agency of the State of Florida, the address of which is the R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Room 316, Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0250 and Collier County Supervisor of Elections, The Honorable Jennifer J. Edwards ( "Recipient "), the address of which is 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Reverend Dr. MLK, Jr. Building, Naples, Florida 34112 -4907 is for the purpose of governing the receipt and use of federal funds as specified herein. I. Governing Law Grant funds are made available pursuant to Title II, Subtitle D, Part II, section 261 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) (42 USC 15421) to satisfy the accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. The Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities (VOTE) Program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) administers these grants to the States for this purpose. II. Disbursement Through the Grants and Donations Trust Fund, the Department of State is authorized to distribute to all 67 county Supervisors of Elections a sum total of five hundred sixty -seven thousand three hundred fifty -five dollars ($567,355) in federal HHS Vote Program Funds. The amount allocated for each respective county is set forth in Exhibit 1 to Attachment A. III. Scope of Use /Restrictions The funds shall be used solely to reimburse expenses made to establish, expand, and improve access to and participation in the election process by individuals with disabilities in the four categories of accessibility specified in Attachment A, incorporated by reference. No Recipient shall receive funds pursuant to this Agreement until the Recipient submits to the Department the two certificates specified in Attachment A. No Recipient shall use any funds received hereunder to support lobbying activities to influence proposed or pending federal or state legislation or appropriations but this does not affect the right of the Recipient, or that of any other organization to petition Congress, or any other level of Government, through the use of other resources. IV. Monitoring, Audits, and Reporting MOA #2010 - 2011 -0002 Page 1 of 4 Packet Page -1950- 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. A. Monitoring In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A -133, as revised, and Section 215.97, F.S., (see Part B "Audits ") monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on -site visits by Department staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A- 133, as revised, and /or other procedures. By entering into this agreement, the Recipient agrees to comply and cooperate with any monitoring procedures /processes the Department deems appropriate. B. Audits 1. Federally Funded Audits (OMB Circular A -133, as revised.) In the event that the Recipient expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient is required to have a single or program- specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A -133, as revised. Attachment A and Exhibit -1 indicate Federal resources awarded through the Department by this Agreement. In determining the Federal awards expended in its fiscal year, the Recipient shall consider all sources of Federal awards, including Federal resources received from the Department. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A -133, as revised. An audit conducted by the Auditor General must satisfy the requirements of Subpart E of OMB Circular A -133, as revised. In connection with the audit requirements the Recipient shall fulfill the responsibilities of an auditee as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A -133, as revised. If the Recipient expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A -133, as revised, is not required. The Recipient, however, must make records available for review or audit upon request by appropriate officials of HHS, the Department, and the General Accounting Office (GAO). If the Recipient elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A -133, as revised, the cost of the audit must be paid from non - federal resources (i.e., resources obtained from other than Federal entities). 2. Other audits The Department may conduct a limited scope audit of federal funds as defined by OMB Circular A -133 (as revised) or other financial analysis or review of federal funds as permitted by federal law. In the event the Department determines that a limited scope audit or other type of audit of the Recipient is appropriate, the Recipient agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by Department staff to the Recipient regarding such audit. If the Department determines that federal funds received under this Agreement were used for any unauthorized purpose or that the Recipient did not comply with this agreement or state or federal requirements for receipt, expenditure, or accounting, the Recipient must return or repay these federal funds in an amount sufficient to ensure or obtain compliance, including expenses for any corrective or remedial action. MOA #2010 - 2011 -0002 Page 2 of 4 Packet Page -1951- 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. The Recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or audits deemed necessary by the Department of State, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Auditor General. Additional guidance to state and federal monitoring and auditing requirements may be found at http: / /Www.eac.aov; and htto:// election. dos .state.fl.us /hava/index.shtml C. Reporting Copies of financial reporting packages as described in section .320(c), OMB A -133 (as revised) for audits conducted by or on behalf of the Recipient pursuant to Section IV.13.1 of this agreement, shall be submitted as required by sections .320(d) of such circular to: Department of State Department of State Auditor General's Office Federal Audit Division of Elections Office of Inspector General Room 401, Pepper Bldg Clearinghouse R.A. Gray Building Clifton Building, Ste 320 111 West Madison St. Bureau of the Census 500 S. Bronough St., Ste 316 2661 Executive Cntr Or. Tallahassee, FL 1201 East 10' St. Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL 32399 -1450 Jeffersonville, IN 32399 -0250 32399 -0250 47132 Other Federal agencies and pass- through entities in accordance with Sections .320 (e) and (fJ, OMB Circular A -133 (as revised). Any reports, management letter, or other information required to be submitted to the Department pursuant to this agreement shall be submitted timely and in accordance with OMB Circular A -133, the Florida Statutes, and Chapter 10.550 (local governmental entities) of the Rules of the Auditor General, whichever is applicable ( http: / /www.myflorida.com /audgen /pages /locaIgovt.htm). The correspondence accompanying the financial reporting package forwarded to the Department must include the date the Recipient received the reporting package. V. Record Retention The Recipient shall keep and maintain accurate and detailed records sufficient to demonstrate its compliance with the terms of this agreement. The Recipient shall retain these records for five fiscal years in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Auditor General, or three years after the date an audit report is issued, whichever is later, and the Recipient shall allow the Department or its designee, CFO, or Auditor General access to such records, including access to the audit working papers upon request. Vt. Entirety of the Agreement All terms and conditions of this agreement are fully set forth in this document and its attachments and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida regardless of any conflict of laws provisions. In any proceeding or action brought under this section, the parties agree that the prevailing party will be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees from the other party. The parties agree that proper venue will be in Leon County, Florida. MOA #2010 - 2011 -0002 Page 3 of 4 Packet Page -1952- 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized. County Supervisor of Election Department tate, 'on of Elections/ nnt, Depart M By: Je er J. E a Typed name and title I A�?&MXA—j Witness August 13, 2010 Date M OA#2010- 2011 -0002 Date Page 4 of 4 Packet Page -1953- 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. EXHIBIT -1, ATTACHMENT A to MOA> #2010- 2011 -002 DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS POLLING PLACE ACCESSIBILITY - HHS GRANTS FY 2006 Grant COUNTY POLLING PLACES ELECTION DAY NOV. 4, 2008 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION PER COUNTY MAKING POLLING PLACES ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 5% PROVIDING ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 90% TRAINING ELECTION OFFICIALS, POLL WORKERS & ELECTION VOLUNTEERS 3% PROVIDING INFORMATION ON POLLING PLACE ACCESSIBILITY 2% Alachua 70 7,460.99 373.05 6,714.89 223.83 149.22 1 Baker 9 959.27 47.96 863.34 28:78 19.19 Bay 54 5,7 5.62 287.78 5,180.06 172.67 115.11 Bradford 16 1705.37 85.27 1534.83 51.16 34.11 Brevard 140 14 921.98 746.10 13 429.78 447.66 298.44 Broward 457 48,709 . 61 2,435.48 43,838.65 1,461.29 974.19 Calhoun 12 1279.03 63.95 1151.12 38.37 25.58 Charlotte 36 3,837.08 191.85 3,453.37 115.11 76.74 Citrus 41 4,37 .01 218.50 3,933.01 131.10 87.40 Clay 60 6,395.13 319.76 5,755.62 191.85 127.90 Collier 93 9,912.46 495.62 8,921.21 297.37 198.25 Columbia 23 2,451.47 122.57 2,206.32 73.54 49.03 Desoto 13 1385.61 69.28 1247.05 41.57 27.71 Dixie 10 1065.86 53.29 959.27 31.98 21.32 Duval 263 28 032.01 1,401.60 25.228.80 840.96 560.64 Escambia 85 9,059.77 452.99 8153.80 27119 181.20 Fla ler 38 4,050.25 202.51 3,645.23 121.51 81.01 Franklin 8 852.68 42.63 767.42 25.58 17.05 Gadsden 25 2664.64 133.23 2,398.18 79.94 53.29 Gilchrist 10 1065.86 53.29 959.27 31.98 21.32 Glades 16 1,065.86 53.29 959.27 31.98 21.32 Gulf 8 852.68 42.63 767.42 25.58 17.05 Hamilton 8 852.68 42.63 767.42 25.58 17.05 Hardee 12 1,279.03 63.95 1151.12 38.37 25.58 Hendry 22 2,3 .88 117.24 2,110.39 70.35 46.90 Hernando 46 4,902.94 245.15 4,412.64 147.09 98.06 Highlands 25 2,664.64 133.23 2,398.18 79.94 53.29 Hillsborough 296 31 549.33 1,577.47 28 394.40 946.48 630.99 Holmes 7 746.10 37.30 671.49 22.38 14.92 Indian River 48 5,116.11 255.81 4,604.50 153.48 102.32 (Jackson 25 2,664.64 133.23 2,398.18 79.94 53.29 Jefferson 15 1598.78 79.94 1438.91 47.96 31.98 Lafayette 5 532.93 26.65 479.64 15.99 10.66 Lake 103 10 978.31 548.92 9,880.413 329.35 219.57 Lee 169 18 012.96 900.65 16 211.67 540.39 360.26 Leon 102 10 871.73 543.59 9,784.56 326.15 217.43 Levy 14 1492.20 74.61 1342.98 44.77 29.84 Liberty 8 852.68 42.63 767.42 25.58 17.05 Madison 11 1,172.44 58.62 1055.20 35.17 23.45 Manatee 136 14,495.64 724.78 13,046.07 434.87 289.91 Marion 122 13,003.44 650.17 11703.10 390.10 260.07 Martin 52 5,542.45 277.12 4,988.20 166.27 110.85 Miami -Dade 529 56,383.77 2,819.19 50,745.39 1,691.51 1,127.68 Monroe 31 31304.15 165.21 2,973.74 99.12 66.08 Nassau 20 2131.71 106.59 1,918.54 63.95 42.63 Okaloosa 52 5,542.45 277.12 4,988.20 166.27 110.85 Okeechobee 15 1,598.78 79.94 1,438.91 47.96 31.98 Orange 229 24 408.10 1,220.40 21,967.29 732.24 488.16 Osceola 72 7,674.16 383.71 6,906.75 230.22 153.48 Palm Beach 454 48,389.85 2,419.49 1 43,550-86 1,451.70 967.80 Exhibit 1 to Attach A - -HHS Distribution 2006 Funds Final- 07 -29 -10 Packet Page -1954- July 23, 2010 5/24/2011 Item 16.J.3. Pasco 139 EXHIBIT -1, ATTACHMENT A 740.77 13,333.86 to MOA#2010- 2011 -002 296.31 DEPARTMENT OF STATE 254 27 072.74 1,353.64 DIVISION OF ELECTIONS 812.18 541.45 Polk POLLING PLACE ACCESSIBILITY - HHS GRANTS 15 668.08 783.40 14 101.27 FY 2006 Grant 313.36 Putnam 33 3,517.32 175.87 MAKING POLLING PROVIDING TRAINING PROVIDING 45 POLLING TOTAL PLACES ACCESS AND ELECTION INFORMATION 58 PLACES DISTRIBUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTICIPATION OFFICIALS, ON 41 ELECTION DAY PER COUNTY TO INDIVIDUALS TO INDIVIDUALS POLL WORKERS POLLING 123 NOV. 4, 2006 655.50 WITH WITH & ELECTION PLACE 98 10,445.39 522.27 DISABILITIES DISABILITIES VOLUNTEERS ACCESSIBILITY COUNTY 31730.50 186.52 5°% 90% 3°% 2% 16 1705.37 85.27 1534.83 51.16 Pasco 139 14 815.39 740.77 13,333.86 444.46 296.31 Pinellas 254 27 072.74 1,353.64 24 365.46 812.18 541.45 Polk 147 15 668.08 783.40 14 101.27 470.04 313.36 Putnam 33 3,517.32 175.87 3,165.59 105.52 70.35 St Johns 45 4 796.35 239.82 4,316.72 143.89 95.93 St. Lucie 58 6,181.96 309.10 5,563.77 185.46 123.64 Santa Rosa 41 4370.01 218.50 3,933.01 131.10 87.40 Sarasota 123 13110.03 655.50 11799.02 393,30 262.20 Seminole 98 10,445.39 522.27 9,400.85 313.36 208.91 Sumter 35 31730.50 186.52 3,357.45 111.91 74.61 Suwannee 16 1705.37 85.27 1534.83 51.16 34.11 Taylor 14 1,492.20 74.61 1,342.98 44.77 29.84 Union 6 639.51 31.98 575.56 19.19 12.79 Volusia 142 15,135.15 756.76 13 621.64 454.05 302.70 Wakulla 12 1279.03 63.95 1151.12 38.37 25.58 Walton 33 3,517.32 175.87 3,165.59 105.52 70.35 Washington 181 1,918.54 95.93 1,726.69 57.56 38.37 TOTAL 5,323 510,619-967 7, 1, 5% - Making polling places accessible to individuals with disabilities (this includes the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility) 90°% - Providing access and participation to individuals with disabilities (providing the same opportunities for access and participation, privacy and independence provided to all other voters) 3 % - Training election officials, pollworkers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of Individuals with disabilities in elections for Federal office. 2% - Providing individuals with disabilities with Information on accessibility of polling places Exhibit 1 to Attach A -HHS Distribution 2006 Funds Final- 07 -29 -10 Packet Page -1955- July 23, 2010 5/24/2011 Item 16.13. Exhibit 3 to Attachment A of MOA 2010- 20114002 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 45 CFR 1183.35, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26, 1988 Federal Resister (pages 19160- 19211). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the person to which this proposal is submitted. (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE) (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participarrt shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Jennifer J. Edwards, Collier County Supervisor of Elections Name and Title of epresentative ED Forth GCS-M, 6189 Packet Page -1956-