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Statement of Assurances 1) The Subgrantee/Subrecipient hereby certifies compliance with all Federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements, including but not limited to OMB Circulars No. A-21, A-87, A-110, A-122, and A-128; E.O. 12372; and Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. Part 200; that govern the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this federally -assisted project. 2) Additionally, to the extent the following provisions apply to this Agreement, the Subgrantee/Subrecipient assures and certifies that: a. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and construct the proposed facilities; that a resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the Subgrantee's/Subrecipient's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the Subgrantee/Subrecipient to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. b. To the best of its knowledge and belief the disaster relief work described on each Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Application for which Federal Financial assistance is requested is eligible in accordance with the criteria contained in 44 C.F.R. § 206, and applicable FEMA policy documents. c. The emergency or disaster relief work therein described for which Federal Assistance is requested hereunder does not, or will not, duplicate benefits available for the same loss from another source. 3) The Subgrantee/Subrecipient further assures it will: a. Have sufficient funds available to meet the non -Federal share of the cost for construction projects. Sufficient funds will be available when construction is completed to assure effective operation and maintenance of the facility for the purpose constructed, and if not it will request a waiver from the Governor to cover the cost. b. Refrain from entering into a construction contract(s) for the project or undertake other activities until the conditions of the grant program(s) have been met, all contracts meet federal, State, and local regulations. c. Provide and maintain competent and adequate architectural engineering supervision and inspection at the construction site to ensure that the completed work conforms with the approved plans and specifications, and will furnish progress reports and such other infor- mation as the Federal grantor agency may need. d. Cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time after receipt of notification from the approving Federal agency that funds have been approved and will see that work on the project will be done to completion with reasonable diligence. e. Not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the site and facilities during the period of Federal interest or while the Government holds bonds, whichever is longer. f. Provide without cost to the United States and the Grantee/Recipient all lands, easements and rights-of-way necessary for accomplishment of the approved work and will also hold and save the United States and the Grantee/Recipient free from damages due to the approved work or Federal funding. g. Establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. Attachment "A" page 1 of 5 P76