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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-330A PROJECT NUMBER 06-LSTA-E-03 Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT executed and entered into V+ _ 3 2, 66�, BETWEEN the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, hereinafter referred to as the DIVISION, and the SUBGRANTEE: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners for and on behalf of Indian River County Library the PROJECT: Literacy / Computer Literacy Lab Program the GRANT AMOUNT: Fifty-eight thousand dollars ($58,000) released in four equal advance payments as determined by the Division after consultation with the SUBGRANTEE. The funds shall be expended on or before September 30, 2007. Unless there is a change of address, any notice required by this agreement shall be delivered to the DIVISION, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, for the State, and to 1600 2151 Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, for the SUBGRANTEE. In the event of a change of address it is the obligation of the moving party to notify the other party in writing of the change of address. The DIVISION, as administrator of federal funds authorized under Section 257. 12, Florida Statutes, is desirous of providing a grant. Federal funds are provided through the Library Services and Technology Act of 1996 under Florida's long range plan approved by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The SUBGRANTEE agrees to meet all state requirements and requirements of the Library Services and Technology Act, hereinafter referred to as LSTA. The parties agree as follows : I. The SUBGRANTEE agrees to : a. Administer all funds granted to it by the DIVISION to carry out the project as described in the project proposal and revisions submitted to and approved by the DIVISION. The project proposal and revisions are incorporated by reference. b. Provide the DIVISION with statistical, narrative, financial and other evaluative reports as requested. c. Retain and make available to the DIVISION, upon request, all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other records for the project. d. Retain all records for a period of 5 years from the date of submission of the final project report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 5 year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 5 year period, whichever is later. e. Pay out all project funds on or before the project ending date. f. Use and maintain adequate fiscal authority, control, and accounting procedures that will assure proper disbursement of, and accounting for federal project funds. g. Perform all acts in connection with this agreement in strict conformity with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Page 1 of 5 h. Not discriminate against any employee employed in the performance of this agreement, or against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. The SUBGRANTEE shall insert a similar provision in all subcontracts for services required by this agreement. i. Expend all grant funds received under this Agreement solely for the purposes of the project. These funds will not be used for lobbying the legislature, the judicial branch, or any state agency. Repay to the DIVISION any and all funds not thus expended. j . In the event that the SUBGRANTEE expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the SUBGRANTEE must have a single or program-specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A- 133, as revised. In determining the Federal awards expended in its fiscal year, the SUBGRANTEE shall consider all sources of Federal awards, including Federal resources received from the Department of State. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance with the guidelines established by OMB Circular A- 133, as revised. An audit of the SUBGRANTEE conducted by the Auditor General in accordance with the provisions OMB Circular A- 133 , as revised, will meet the requirements of this part. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part j ., paragraph 1 , the SUBGRANTEE shall fulfill the requirements relative to auditee responsibilities as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A- 133, as revised. If the SUBGRANTEE expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A- 133, as revised, is not required. In the event that the SUBGRANTEE expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A- 133 , as revised, the cost of the audit must be paid from non-Federal resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from SUBGRANTEE resources obtained from other than Federal entities) . Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A- 133, as revised, and required by this agreement shall be submitted, when required by Section .320 (d), OMB Circular A- 133, as revised, by or on behalf of the SUBGRANTEE directly to each of the following: A. The Department of State at each of the following addresses: Department of State Grants Office R. A. Gray Building, 2nd Floor 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 B. The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in OMB Circular A- 133, as revised (the number of copies required by Sections .320 (d)( 1 ) and (2), OMB Circular A- 133 , as revised, should be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse), at the following address: Federal Audit Clearinghouse Bureau of the Census 1201 East 10th Street Jeffersonville, IN 47132 C. Other Federal agencies and pass-through entities in accordance with Sections 320 (e) and (f), OMB Circular A- 133 , as revised. Page 2 of 5 II. The DIVISION agrees to: a. Provide a grant in accordance with the terms of this agreement in the amount and frequency as stated above in consideration for the SUBGRANTEE's performance hereinunder, and contingent upon funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. In the event that the state or federal funds on which this agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this agreement is terminated and the state has no further liability to the SUBGRANTEE beyond that already incurred by the termination date. In the event of a state revenue shortfall, the total grant may be reduced accordingly. b. Provide professional advice and assistance to the SUBGRANTEE as needed, in implementing and evaluating the project. c. . Review the project during the grant period to assure that adequate progress is being made toward achieving the project objectives. ILI. The SUBGRANTEE and the DIVISION mutually agree that: a. This instrument embodies the entire agreement of the parties . There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein; and this agreement shall supersede all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties. No amendment shall be effective unless reduced in writing and signed by the parties. b. This agreement is executed and entered into in the State of Florida, and shall be construed, performed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws and rules of the State of Florida. Each party shall perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. c. If any term or provision of the agreement is found to be illegal and unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. d. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either parry upon breach or default by either party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy of either party; nor shall such delay or omission be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any similar breach or default. e. This agreement shall be terminated by the DIVISION because of failure of the SUBGRANTEE to fulfill its obligations under the agreement in a timely and satisfactory manner unless the SUBGRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot fulfill its obligations. Satisfaction of obligations by the SUBGRANTEE shall be determined by the DIVISION based on the terms and conditions imposed on the SUBGRANTEE in this agreement and compliance with the program guidelines. The DIVISION shall provide SUBGRANTEE a written notice of default letter. SUBGRANTEE shall have 15 calendar days to cure the default. If the default is not cured by the SUBGRANTEE within the stated period, the DIVISION shall terminate this agreement, unless the SUBGRANTEE demonstrates good cause as to why it cannot cure the default within the prescribed time period. For purposes of this agreement, "good cause" is defined as circumstances beyond the SUBGRANTEE's control. In the event of termination of this agreement, the SUBGRANTEE will be compensated for any work satisfactorily completed prior to the notification of termination, if equitable. f The DIVISION shall unilaterally cancel this agreement if the SUBGRANTEE refuses to allow public access to all documents or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. g. Surplus funds must be temporarily invested and the interest earned on such investments shall be returned to the State quarterly. h. Bills for services or expenses shall be maintained in detail sufficient for proper preaudit and postaudit. i. Any travel expenses must be maintained according to the provisions of Section 112.061 , Florida Statutes. j . The DIVISION shall not be liable to pay attorney fees, interest, late charges and service fees, or costs related to collection of grant funds. Page 3 of 5 k. The DIVISION shall not assume any liability for the acts, omissions to act or negligence of the SUBGRANTEE, its agents, servants or employees; nor shall the SUBGRANTEE exclude liability for its own acts, omissions to act or negligence to the DIVISION. In addition, the SUBGRANTEE hereby agrees to be responsible for any injury or property damage resulting from any activities conducted by the SUBGRANTEE. 1. The SUBGRANTEE, other than a SUBGRANTEE which is the State or agency or subdivision of the State, agrees to indemnify and hold the DIVISION harmless from and against any and all claims or demands for damages of any nature, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or damage to property, arising out of any activities performed under this agreement and shall investigate all claims at its own expense. in. The SUBGRANTEE shall be responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the Project. The SUBGRANTEE may subcontract as necessary to perform the services set forth in this agreement, including entering into subcontracts with vendors for services and commodities, PROVIDED THAT such subcontract has been approved by the DIVISION prior to its execution, and PROVIDED THAT it is understood by the SUBGRANTEE that the DIVISION shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and that the SUBGRANTEE shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. n. Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of sovereign immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, by entering into this contractual relationship. o. The SUBGRANTEE, its officers, agents, and employees, in performance of this agreement, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the DIVISION. Under this agreement, SUBGRANTEE is not entitled to accrue any benefits of state employment, including retirement benefits and any other rights or privileges connected with employment in the State Career Service. SUBGRANTEE agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the SUBGRANTEE will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, or partner of the DIVISION. p. The SUBGRANTEE shall not assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer its rights, duties, or obligations under this agreement without prior written consent of the DIVISION, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the program. If the Department approves a transfer of the SUBGRANTEE' s obligations, the SUBGRANTEE remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the agreement. In the event the Legislature transfers the rights, duties, and obligations of the DIVISION to another government entity pursuant to section 20.06, Florida Statutes, or otherwise, the rights, duties, and obligations under this agreement shall also be transferred to the successor government entity as if it were an original party to this agreement. q. This agreement shall bind the successors, assigns and legal representatives of the SUBGRANTEE and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligations of the DIVISION. r. When publications, films or similar materials are developed, directly or indirectly, from a program, project, or activity supported with grant funds, any copyright resulting therefrom shall be held by the Department of State. The author may arrange for copyright of such materials only after approval from the DIVISION. Any copyright arranged for by the author shall include acknowledgment of grant assistance. As a condition of grant assistance, the SUBGRANTEE agrees to, and awards to the Department and to its officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their official duties, and if applicable, the Federal Government, a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license throughout the world for official purposes, to publish, translate, reproduce, and use all subject data or copyrightable material based on such data covered by the copyright. s . No costs incurred before the date of this agreement shall be eligible as project expenditures. No costs incurred after the completion date or other termination of the Agreement shall be eligible as project expenditures unless specifically authorized by the DIVISION. Page 4 of 5 IV. The term of this agreement will commence on the date of execution of the agreement. THE DIVISION THE SUBGRANTEE Division of Library and Information Services BOARD OF COUNTY JI COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUN ;. 5LORIDA BY: B Judith A . ing, Director - Arthuc,RBoard o : CNeub r f, Chaio a s Division of Library and Information Services f.' - ciunty-Commissi_ _ Department of State, State of Florida �q Approved by the BCC : October 3 . 2006 WITNESS: o� a ATTEST : J . K. Barton , Clerk of Court BY : moo- ' \C% S� W ITN ESS : Deputy Clerk of Court seph 4 . Baird , County Administrator Approved as to form and legal su ieq arj n ell , ssistant County Attorney LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT NOTIFICATION OF GRANT AWARD Federal Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Recipient: Project Start Date : Upon execution of Indian River County Library grant agreement 1600 21st Street Vero Beach , FL 32960 Project End Date : September 30 , 2007 Mary Snyder, Director PROJECT PROJECT # CFDA # AWARD Literacy / Computer Literacy Lab Program 06- LSTA- E-03 45 . 310 $58 , 000 TERMS AND CONDITIONS : By October 1 , 2006 complete and submit the following : • Project Revision form that : o Reflects the decrease in grant funding ; and o Revises the travel amounts to reflect the new State of Florida travel rates. • Evaluation Plan that: o Describes how data will be gathered and analyzed using the sources listed on the Outcomes Plan ; o Describes or provides samples of any questionnaires or instruments to be used ; o Describes how the instruments will gather data on each Output, Indicator, and Outcome ; o Describes how often data will be collected ; o Describes any reports to be produced (if applicable) other than the Mid-Year and Annual Reports ; and o Describes who will do the evaluation (i . e. , who will collect data , who will analyze data , etc. ) . • Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension , Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions form • Internet Safety Certification • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (if applicable) Grant recipients are required to credit LSTA funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library and Archives of Florida in all publications produced and activities conducted under the project. 23 D Judith A. Ring Date State Librarian Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, 850. 245. 6620, SUNCOM 205. 6620