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A TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE J.R. SMITH, CLERK For travel and conferences related to EMPA activities: • Copies of all receipts must be submitted (i.e., airfare, proof of mileage, toll receipts, hotel receipts, car rental receipts, etc.) Receipts must be itemized and match the dates of travel/conference; • Copies of Conferences must be providing an agenda. Proof of payment is also required for all travel and conferences. If the Recipient seeks reimbursement for travel costs that exceed the amounts stated in section 112.061(6)(b), Florida Statutes ($6 for breakfast, $11 for lunch, and $19 for dinner), then the Recipient must provide documentation that: The costs are reasonable and do not exceed charges normally allowed by the Recipient in its regular operations as a result of the Recipient's written travel policy; and participation of the individual in the travel is necessary to the Federal award. E. EXERCISES Exercises conducted with grant funds should test and evaluate performance towards meeting capability targets established in a jurisdiction's Integrated Preparedness Program (IPP) for the core capabilities needed to address its greatest risks. Allowable Exercise -Related Costs • Design, Develop, Conduct and Evaluate an Exercise. This includes costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel, and documentation. Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations/facilities, whenever available, prior to the rental of spaceAocations/facilities. Exercises shall provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills. Gaps identified during an exercise including those for children and individuals with, disabilities or access and functional needs, shall be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the exercise cycle. • Hiring of Contractors or Consultants. Contractors or Consultants may be hired to support direct exercise activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the state. The services of contractors/consultants may also be procured to support the design, development, conduct and evaluation of exercises. • Overtime and Backfill. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments related to backfilling personnel, which are the direct result of time spent on the design, development and conduct of exercises are allowable expenses. These ccsts are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the local government. In no case is dual compensation allowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time (e.g., 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 p.m.), even though such work may benefit both activities. Travel. Travel costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to the planning and conduct of the exercise activities. • Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course of the planning and conduct of the exercise activities (e.g., gloves, non-sterile masks, fuel, and disposable protective equipment). • Other Items. These costs are limited to items consumed in direct support of exercise activities such as the rental of space/locations for planning and conducting an exercise, rental of equipment, and the procurement of other essential nondurable goods. Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations, whenever available, prior to the rental of space/locations. Costs associated with inclusive practices and the provision of reasonable . accommodations and modifications that facilitate full access for children and adults with disabilities are allowable.