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The Local Government understands that if it fails to timely perform its obligations, or timely submit invoices and documents necessary for the close out of the project, the maximum limiting amount may become unavailable or reduced due to a removal or withdrawal of federal funds or a loss of state appropriation, and the Department will have no obligation to provide funds from other sources. The Local Government agrees that in the event the maximum limiting amount of this Agreement is reduced by such removal, withdrawal, or loss of funds, the Local Government will be solely responsible for .payment of costs and outstanding invoices no longer reimbursable due to the loss of funding. 6. Invoices for fees and other compensation will be certified by the Local Government as being due and eligible for reimbursement and shall be submitted in sufficient detail along with appropriate supporting documentation to allow a proper pre and post audit thereof. 7. The Department agrees to reimburse the Local Government an amount not to exceed a maximum limiting amount of$ Forty one thousand one hundred eighty nine dollars and sixty one cents (amount spelled out) for actual direct costs. This is a maximum limiting amount. Amount paid will not exceed FDOT's approved and FHWA's authorized amount for the work scope described in the DDIR(s). Deliverables must be received and accepted in writing by the Department's Project Manager prior to payments. (Check all that apply). ❑ This amount may be adjusted by agreement of both parties documented in an amendment to this agreement. • Will be paid upon processing of an approved invoice pursuant the invoice requirements of this agreement. ❑ Invoices will be submitted monthly ❑ Invoices will be submitted quarterly ❑ Invoices will be submitted • One invoice will be submitted upon completion 8. Choose one of the following: • Travel costs will not be reimbursed. ❑ Travel costs will be reimbursed if submitted pursuant to and in compliance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. 9. If a payment is not available within forty (40) days, a separate interest penalty at a rate as established pursuant to Section 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, will be due and payable in addition to the invoice amount. Interest penalties of less than one dollar ($1.00) will not be enforced unless the Local Government requests payment. Invoices that have to be returned to a Local Government because of Local Government preparation errors will result in a delay in payment. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the Department. 10. A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Financial Services. The duties of this individual include acting as an advocate for contractors/vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at (850) 413-5516 or by calling the Division of Consumer Services at 1-877-693-5236. 11. The Local Government agrees to complete the project on or before June 30th 2017. If the Local Government does not complete the project within this time period, this Reimbursement Agreement will expire on the last day of scheduled completion as provided in this paragraph unless an extension of the time period is requested by the Local Government and granted in writing by the Department prior to the expiration of the Agreement. Expiration of this Agreement will be considered termination of the project. The cost of any work performed after the expiration date of the agreement will not be reimbursed by the Department. 12. Recipients of federal funds awarded by the Department to the Local Government are subject to audits as defined in OMB Circular A-133, as revised. See attached Audit Requirements, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit B. 13. In the event this Agreement is in excess of $25,000.00 or has a term for a period of more than one year, the provisions of Section 339.135(6)(a), Florida Statutes, are hereby incorporated as follows: "The Department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection is null and void, and no money may be paid on such contract. The Department shall require a statement from the Comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of