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A TRUE COPY <br />CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE <br />J.R. SMITH, CLERK <br />Attachment E <br />STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES <br />1) The Subrecipient hereby certifies compliance with all Federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and <br />requirements, including but not limited to OMB Circulars No. A-21, A-87, A-110, A-122, and A-128; E.0.12372; <br />and Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 <br />C.F.R. Part 200; that govern the application, acceptance and use of Federal funds for this Federally -assisted <br />project. <br />2) Additionally, to the extent the following provisions apply to this Agreement, the Subrecipient assures and <br />certifies that: <br />a. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and construct the proposed <br />facilities; that a resolution, motion, or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official <br />act of the Subrecipient's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all <br />understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person <br />identified as the official representative of the Subrecipient to act in connection with the application <br />and to provide such additional information as may be required. <br />b. To the best of its knowledge and belief the disaster relief work described on each Federal <br />Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Application for which Federal Financial <br />assistance is requested is eligible in accordance with the criteria contained in 44 C.F.R. § 206, <br />and applicable FEMA policy documents. <br />c. The emergency or disaster relief work therein described for which Federal Assistance is requested <br />hereunder does not, or will not, duplicate benefits available for the same loss from another source. <br />3) The Subrecipient further assures it will: <br />a. Have sufficient funds available to meet the non -Federal share of the cost for construction projects. <br />Sufficient funds will be available when construction is completed to assure effective operation and <br />maintenance of the facility for the purpose constructed, and if not, it will request a waiver from the <br />Governor to cover the cost. <br />b. Refrain from entering into a construction contract(s) for the project or undertake other activities <br />until the conditions of the grant program(s) have been met, all contracts meet Federal, State, and <br />Local regulations. <br />c. Provide and maintain competent and adequate architectural engineering supervision and <br />inspection at the construction site to ensure that the completed work conforms to the approved <br />plans and specifications and will furnish progress reports and such other information as the <br />Federal grantor agency may need. <br />d. Cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time after receipt of notification <br />from the approving Federal agency that funds have been approved and will see that work on the <br />project will be done to completion with reasonable diligence. <br />e. Not dispose of or encumber its title or other interests in the site and facilities during the period of <br />Federal interest or while the Government holds bonds, whichever is longer. <br />f. Provide without cost to the United States and the Recipient all lands, easements and rights-of- <br />way necessary for accomplishment of the approved work and will also hold and save the United <br />States and the Recipient free from damages due to the approved work or Federal funding. <br />g. Establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives <br />the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, <br />particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. <br />h. Assist the Federal grantor agency in its compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic <br />Preservation Act of 1966 as amended, Executive Order 11593, and the Archeological and <br />Historical Preservation Act of 1966 by: <br />Consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, <br />as necessary, to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register <br />of Historic Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 C.F.R. Part 800.8) by the <br />activity, and notifying the Federal grantor agency of the existence of any such properties; <br />and, <br />33 <br />