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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Form 725.000-02 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT EXHIBITS OGc 07122 EXHIBIT E PROGRAM SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS — TRANSIT (Section 5311: Formula Grants for Rural Areas) This exhibit forms an integral part of the Agreement between the Department and the Agency. The Agency, as the "subrecipient", shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Conformance with Enabling Legislation. This Agreement is in conformance with Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, as amended (49 U.S.C. 5311) and Section 341.051(1)(a), F.S. 2. Prevention Programs. The Section 5311 subrecipient shall establish and implement anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention programs in accordance with the terms of 49 CFR 655, 49 U.S.C. 5331, and 49 CFR 40. 3. Adherence to Certifications and Assurances. The Section 5311 subrecipient shall ensure adherence with all federally required certifications and assurances made in its application to the Department for Section 5311 funds. 4. FTA Compliance. The Section 5311 subrecipient shall at all times comply with all applicable Federal Transit Administration ("FTA") regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between the Department and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract. 5. Charter Operation. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(d), (r) and 49 CFR 604, which provide that recipients and subrecipients of FTA assistance are prohibited from providing charter service using federally funded equipment or facilities if there is at least one private charter operator willing and able to provide the service, except under one of the exceptions at 49 CFR 604.9. Any charter service provided under one of the exceptions must be "incidental," i.e., it must not interfere with or detract from the provision of mass transportation. 6. Exclusive Operation. Pursuant to 69 U.S.C. 5323(f) and 49 CFR 605, the Section 5311 subrecipient of FTA assistance may not engage in school bus operations exclusively for the transportation of students and school personnel in competition with private school bus operators unless qualified under specified exemptions. When operating exclusive school bus service under an allowable exemption, subrecipients may not use federally funded equipment, vehicles, or facilities. 7. Buy America. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with Buy America requirements outlined in 49 U.S.C. 53230) and 49 CFR 661, if using the funds granted under this Agreement for rolling stock purchases. The recipient also agrees to comply with the pre -award and post delivery requirements outlined in 49 CFR 661.12. 8. Water Pollution Control. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, codified at 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., as amended, if the agreement exceeds $100,000. 9. Anti -Lobbying. The Section 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements pursuant to Byrd Anti - Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352(b)(5). 10. Bonding Requirements. If this Agreement is for a construction Project over $150,000 the recipient must adhere to FTA's bonding requirements as outlined in the Best Practices Procurement Manual. 11. Clean Air Act. The 5311 subrecipient agrees to comply with applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., as amended, if this Agreement exceeds Page 20 of 24