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Agreement No. 25-076
(Cal OES Use Only)
Cal OES# APS# 019-00000 1 VS# Subaward# 2024-0050
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
GRANT SUBAWARD FACE SHEET
The California Governors Office of Emergency Services(Cal OES)hereby makes a Grant Subaward of funds to the following:
1. Subrecipient County of Fresno la.UEI: GLP5PZLWSZEI
2. Implementing Agency: Fresno County Office of Emergency Services 2a.UEI: GLP5PZLWSZEI
3. Implementing Agency Address: 1221 Fulton Street Fresno 93721-1915
(Street) (City) (Zip+4)
4. location of Project: Fresno Fresno 93721-1915
(City) (County) (Zip+4)
5. Disaster/Program Title: Emergency Management Performance Grant 6. Performance/ July 1,2024 to June 30,2026
Budget Period: (Start Date) (End Date)
7. Indirect Cost Rate: N/A Federally Approved ICR(if applicable): N/A T
Item Grant Fund A.State B.Federal C.Total D.Cash Match E.In-Kind Match F.Total Match G.Total Cost
Number Year Source
8. 2024 EMPG $300,704 $300,704 $300,704 $300,704 $601,408
9.
10.
11.
12.
Total Project Cost $300,704 $300,704 $300,704 $300,704 $601,408
13.Certification-This Grant Subaward consists of this title page,the application for the grant,which is attached and made a part hereof,the
Assurances/Certifications,and any attached Special Conditions.I hereby certify i am vested with the authority to enter into this Grant Subaward,and have the
approval of the City/County Financial Officer,City Manager,County Administrator,Governing Board Chair,or other Approving Body.The Subrecipient certifies that
all funds received pursuant to this agreement will be spent exclusively on the purposes specified in the Grant Subaward.The Subrecipient accepts this Grant
Subaward and agrees to administer the grant project in accordance with the Grant Subaward as well as all applicable state and federal laws,audit
requirements,federal program guidelines,and Cal OES policy and program guidance.The Subrecipient further agrees that the allocation of funds may be
contingent on the enactment of the State Budget.
14.CA Public Records Act-Grant applications are subject to the California Public Records Act,Government Code section 7920 et seq.Do not put any personally
identifiable information or private information on this application.If you believe that any of the information you are putting on this application is exempt from the
Public Records Act,please attach a statement that indicates what portions of the application and the basis for the exemption.Your statement that the
information is not subject to the Public Records Act will not guarantee that the information will not be disclosed.
15.Official Authorized to Sign for Subrecipient
Name: Ernest Buddy Mendes Title: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno
Payment Mailing Address: P.O.Box 11867 City: Fresno Zip Code+4: 93775-1867
Signature: Date:
16.Federal Employer ID Number: 617
FOR Cal OES USE ONLY)
I hereby certify upon my personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available far the period and purposes of this expenditure stated above.
(Cal OES Fiscal Officer) (Date) (Cal OES Director or Designee) (Date)
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State off California
By
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Grant Subaward Face Sheet Cal OES 2-101 (Revised 05/2023)
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
AUTHORIZED AGENT AND CONTACT INFORMATION
County of Fresno Request Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 iCalOESApproval LS 1/21/25
Salutation Authorized Agent Address city Zip Phone Email
Name
Mr. Ernest Buddy Mendes Chairman,Board of Supervisors P.O.Box 1 1867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-4000 Districtl @fresnocountvca.aov
Mr. David Luchini Director,Department of Public P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-3200 dluchini@fresnocountvca.aov
Health
Mr. Joe Prado Assistant Director,Department P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-3200
of Public Health jo a rado@fresnocountvca. ov
Mr. Daniel Lynch Division Manager,Emergency P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-4065 dlvnch@fresnocountvca.aov
Services
NOTE: Authorized Agents must be designated,by name or title,in the Governing Body Resolution. Modifications will require additional documentation.
Salutation Point of Contact(POC) Zip
Name
Mr. David Luchini Director,Department of Public P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-3200 dluchini@fresnocountyca.aov
Health
Mrs. Sarah Villa Staff Analyst P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-4065 savilla@fresnocountvca.aov
Mrs. Terri Mejorado Emergency Manager P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-4065 tmejorado@fresnocountyca.aov
Mr. Daniel Lynch Division Manager,Emergency P.O.Box 11867 Fresno 93775-1867 559-600-4065 dlvnch@fresnocountvca.aov
Services
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 AA Info
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
PROJECT LEDGER
County of Fresno Rcq,est Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 Award TotaeIM of BAE xp
Exp POP Start Date July 1,2024
$300,704 Tote
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Total Previously Expenditures
State Direct/ Project Solution Solution Area Core Capability Deployable/ Amount Total Remaining Percent
Goals Suboward Project Description Area Sub-Category Capabilities Building Shareable Budgeted Approved This Request Approved T/Date Balance Expended
Cost Amount (w/Matchl
$300,704 $300,704
Emergency Management staff will be responsible for
all aspects of the day to day operations of the
Operational Area's emergency management program.
Fresno County Staff will carry out functions such as maintaining the Operational
Goal#6 Direct A Emergency EOC and other response resources,participating in Organization Staffing Sustain Both 260,893 260,893
Management Staff scheduled meetings and exercises with other local Coordination
partner agencies,facilitating emergency
management training,updating and development of
plans and responding to emergency events.
Continue ongoing imp emen a on ofthe nsis
I nforrnation Management System(WebEOC)to enable
Crisis Information more effective sharingMari of information both day to day Mntenance Intelligence and
Goal#6 Direct B Management System- and during emergencies.Funds will be used to pay User fees Information Sustain N/A 29,811 29,811
WebEOC annaul support fees.AEL#:04AP-05-CDSS,AEL Title: &Sus}ainment Sharing
Systems and Tools,ICS,Duration of Services 9/10/24 to
Fresno County Provide training opportunities for emergency
management staff to enhance their abilities to carry Operational
Goal#6 Direct C Emergency out their responsibilities.This project will fund tuition Training Staff Expenses Coordination Sustain N/A 10,000 10,000
Management
Training and travel costs for trainings.
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Project Ledger
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
PLANNING
County of Fresno Request Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Noncompetitive Direct/ Planning Solution Area Expenditure Final Hold Approval Budgeted Previously Amount Total Remaining
Protect Subaward Activity Sub-Category Category Product Procurement Trigger Date Cost Approved This Request Approved Balance
over 250k Amount
N/A
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Planning
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
ORGANIZATION
County of Fresno Request Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Previously
Direct/ Solution Area ILxpenditure Budgeted Amount Total Remaining
Project Subaward Organization Sub-Category Category Cost Approved This Request Approved Balance
Amount
260,893 $260,893
A Direct Fresno County Office of Staffing Staff Salaries Staffing 260,893 260,893
Emeraency Services
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Organization
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
QUIPMENT
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
%of Federal Funds Noncompetitive Previously
Equipment Description AEL $AFECOM Solution Area Invoice ID Tog Condition 8 Deployed Acquisition Hold Approval Budgeted mount Total Remaining
Project AELB vendor Used in the Procurement Approved(include Qty.) Title Compliance Subcategory Number Number Purchase Disposition Locafion Date over$250k Trigger Date Cost Amount Ihi3 Request Approved Balance
N/A
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Equipment
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
RAINING
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal DES Approval LS 1/21/25
Noncompetitive Previously
Dlrecf/ Courae Solution Area Expenditure Feedback training Total#of Identified Hold Approval Budgeted Amount Total Remaining
Project Subaward Name Sub-Category Category Number Activity Trainees Host Procurement Trigger Date Cost Amount This Re uest Approved Balance
g ry g y � l j over 250k gg Amount 9 PP
$10,000 $10,000
C Direct CESA Conference Staff Expenses Tuition Classroom No N/A 4,000 4,000
and Training-Tuition
C Direct CESA Conference Staff Expenses Travel Classroom No N/A 6,000 6,000
and Training-Travel
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Training
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
XERCISE
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Project E-mailed to Procurement Approved
Di Exercise Solution Area Expenditure Exercise Identified Date of Date AAR/IP Noncompetitive Hold Approval Budgeted Previously Amount Total Remaining
Subawaward Title Sub•CaTegory Category Type Host Exercise HSEEP over 5250k Trigger Dafe Cosf Amount this Request Approved Balance
N/A
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Exercise
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
County of Fresno Request Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Solution Area Expenditure Budgeted Previously Amount Total Remaining
Project Activity Sub-Category Category Detail Cost Approved This Request Approved Balance
Amount
N/A
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 M&A
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
County of Fresno Request Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Solution Solution Area T Total Previously
Type of Current
total Match Reaining Percentage
Project Project Title Match Description Budgeted Expended
ne
Area Sub-Category Match Match Match Match Expended Balance Expended
$300,704 JERISM,704ME
A Direct Fresno County Emergency Project A is 100%cash match from County/Local funds-for staff Organization Staffing Cash Match 260,893 260,893
Manaaement Staff salaries and benefits.
B Direct Crisis Information Management Project B is 50%cash match from County/Local funds-for WebEOC Maintenance& User fees Cash Match 29,811 29,811
System-WebEOC user fees. SustainmenT
Fresno County Emergency Project C is 50%cash match from County/Local funds-for training
C Direct Training Staff Expenses Cash March 10,000 10,000
Manaaement Trainina costs.
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Match
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Consulting Firm/ Project/ Solution Solution Area Expenditure Noncompetitive Hold Approval Period of Fee for Total Cost Charged
Project Consultant Name Description of Services Deliverable Area Sub-Category category Procurement Trigger Date Expenditure Deliverable to Grant
over$250k
Crisis Information Management System
(WebEOC)to enable more effective Emergency Maintenance& Consultant/
B Web EOC sharing of information both day to day Management Software SusTainment User fees Contractor Fee No N/A
and during emergencies.Funding
used for annual support fees
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Consultant-Contractor
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
PERSONNEL
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Project/ Solution Solution Area Dates of Payroll Total Salary&BenefitsTotal Project Total Cost Charged
Project Employee Name Deliverable Area Sub-Category Period Charged for this Hours to Grant
Reporting Period
A Theresa Mejorado Emergency Manager Organization Staffing
A David Davis Emergency Management Specialist Organization Staffing
A Jason Passmore Emergency Management Specialist Organization Staffing
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Personnel
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
INDIRECT COSTS
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 POP Start Date July 1,2024
POP End Date June 30,2026
Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
Previously
Solution Area Budgeted Amount Total Remaining
Project Activity Sub-Category ICR Base Rate Cost Approved This Request Approved Balance
Amount
N/A
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 Indirect Costs
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (Cal OES)
INDIRECT COSTS-SUMMARY RECAP OF COSTS CLAIMED
County of Fresno Ledger Type Initial Application
019-00000
2024-0050 Cal OES Approval LS 1/21/25
FUNDING SOURCE ICR PERIOD(Mo/Yr through Mo/Yr) INDIRECT COST RATE FOR PERIOD ICR BASE
EMPG N/A (Select)
DIRECT COSTS TOTAL COSTS LESS DISTORTING COSTS COSTS APPLICABLE TO ICR
Planning
Organization
Training
Exercise
M&A
SUBTOTAL ELIGIBLE DIRECT COSTS
SUBAWARDS TOTAL COSTS LESS EXCLUDED SUBAWARD COSTS COSTS APPLICABLE TO ICR
SUBTOTAL ELIGIBLE SUBAWARD COSTS
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
TOTAL ALLOWABLE INDIRECT COSTS
TOTAL BUDGETED INDIRECT COSTS
FY 2023 EMPG FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 ICR
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES(Cal OES)
AUTHORIZED AGENT R`
NOTE: Unauthorized alterations will delay the approval of this request.
County of Fresno ALN: EMPG 97.042
019-00000
2024-0050
Supporting Information for Application, Modification, or Request for Federal Funds
This claim is for costs incurred within the grant performance period.
This request is for a/an: Initial Application July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026
Beginning Performance Period Date Ending Performance Period Date
Request# Amount This Request
Under Penalty of Perjury, I certify that:
I am the duly authorized officer of the claimant herein. This claim is true,correct,and all expenditures were made in accordance with applicable laws,rules,regulations,and grant
conditions and assurances.
Statement of Certification - Authorized Agent
By signing this report,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the report is true,complete,and accurate,and that the expenditures,disbursements,and cash receipts
are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the Federal award. I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent information,or the omission of any
material fact,may subject me to criminal,civil or administrative penalties for fraud,false statements,false claims or otherwise. (U.S.Code Title 18,Section 1001 and Title 31,Sections
3729-3730 and 3801-3812).
Ernest Buddy Mendes P.O. Box 11867
Printed Name of Authorized Agent Payment Address
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Fresno , CA 93775-1867
Title of Authorized Agent City,ZIP
a - 25-aoa5
Signature of uthorized Agent Date
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
FY 2023 HSGP FMFW(Macro)v.23 1 of 1 AA Approval
By eputy
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
SUBRECIPIENT GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
Subrecipient:COUNTY OF FRESNO UEI #GLP5PZLWSZ FIPS#:19-00000
Grant Disaster/Program Title:EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
Performance Period:07/01/24 to 06/30/26 1 Subaward Amount Requested: $ 300,704
Type of Non.-Federal Entity ❑ State Govt 0 Local Govt ❑ JPA ❑ Non-Profit ❑ Tribe
Check Applicable Box
Per Title 2 CFR § 200.332, Cal OES is required to evaluate the risk of noncompliance with federal statutes,
regulations and grant terms and conditions posed by each subrecipient of pass-through funding.This
assessment is made in order to determine and provide an appropriate level of technical assistance,
training, and grant oversight to subrecipients for the award referenced above.
The following are questions related to-your organization's experience in the management of federal grant
awards.This questionnaire must be completed and returned with your grant application materials.
For purposes of completing this questionnaire,grant manager is the individual who has primary
responsibility for day-to-day administration of the grant, bookkeeper/accounting staff means the individual
who has responsibility for reviewing and determining expenditures to be charged to the grant award, and
organization refers to the subrecipient applying for the award, and/or the governmental implementing
agency, as applicable.
Assessment Factors Response
1. How many years of experience does your current grant manager have managing >5 years
grants?
2. How many years of experience does your current bookkeeper/accounting staff have >5 years
managing grants?
3. How many grants does your organization currently receive? 3-10 gran
4. What is the approximate total dollar amount of all grants your organization receives? $39,278,782
5. Are individual staff members assigned to work on multiple grants? Yes
6. Do you use timesheets to track the time staff spend working on specific Yes
activities/projects?
7. How often does your organization have a financial audit? Periodically
8. Has your organization received any audit findings in the last three years? Yes
9. Do you have a written plan to charge costs to grants? Yes
10. Do you have written procurement policies? Yes
11. Do you get multiple quotes or bids when buying items or services? Always
12. How many years do you maintain receipts, deposits, cancelled checks, invoices? >5 years
13. Do you have procedures to monitor grant funds passed through to other entities? Yes
Certification: This.is to certify that,.to the best of our knowledge and belief, the data furnished above is
accurate, complete and current.
Signature: (Authorized Agent) Date:
a �as-aoas
Print Name and Title: Phone Number:
Eme Buddy Mendes,Chairman of the Board of Supervisorsof the County of Fresno (559) 600-4000
Col`OES Staff Only.,SUBAWARD #
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment (Rev.3/17/22)
County of Fresno,State of California
By eouty
Cal OES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Federal Funding Accounting and Transparency Act (FFATA)
Financial Disclosure
Public Law (PL) 109-282 Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006,
as amended by Section 6202(a) of the Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008
(PL 1 10-252), which is outlined in the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Grant
Programs Directorate Information Bulletin No. 350.
As defined by the Office of Management Budget, the following are subject to FFATA
reporting requirements:
1 . All new federal awards of $30,000 or more, as of August 13, 2020.
NOTE: Cal OES reports on this requirement in the Federal Funding Accountability
and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS).
2. The Total Compensation and Names of the top five executive, if the
Subrecipient in the preceding year received:
a. 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues in Federal Awards; and
b. $30,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal awards; and
c. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of
the senior executives of the entity.
Subrecipients are required to provide the Executive compensation information in
the below chart, if applicable.
Executive Name Title Annual Annual Dollar Total
Salary Value of Benefits Compensation
0
0
0
0
0
✓❑ Not subject to the Executive Compensation requirement of the FFATA Financial
Disclosure.
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00VERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Federal Funding Accounting and Transparency Act (FFATA)
Financial Disclosure
The undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement for
and on behalf of the Applicant.
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
Signature of Authorized Agent: o _
Printed Name of Authorized Agent: Ernest Buddy Mendes
Title: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Date: o? 'o?
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
Deputy
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Cal OES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FY 2024 Standard Assurances For Cal OES Federal
Non-Disaster Preparedness Grant Programs
As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant, I hereby certify that the
Applicant has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional,
managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any non-federal
share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the
project described in this application, within prescribed timelines.
The requirements outlined in these assurances apply to Applicant and any of its
subrecipients.
I further acknowledge that the Applicant is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all
requirements within the:
(a) Applicable Federal Regulations (see below);
(b) Federal Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO);
(c) Federal Preparedness Grants Manual;
(d) California Supplement to the NOFO; and
(e) Federal and State Grant Program Guidelines.
Federal Regulations
Government cost principles, uniform administrative requirements, and audit
requirements for federal grant programs are set forth in Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) and adopted by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002.10. Updates are issued by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) and can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/.
In the event Cal OES determines that changes are necessary to the subaward after a
subaward has been made, including changes to period of performance or terms and
conditions, Applicants will be notified of the changes in writing. Once notification has
been made, any subsequent request for funds will indicate Applicant acceptance of
the changes to the subaward.
State and federal grant award requirements are set forth below.The Applicant hereby
agrees to comply with the following:
1. Proof of Authority
The Applicant will obtain proof of authority from the city council, governing board, or
authorized body in support of this project. This written authorization must specify that
the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body agree:
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FY 2024 Standard Assurances For Cal OES Federal
Non-Disaster Preparedness Grant Programs
(a) To provide all matching funds required for the grant project and that any cash
match will be appropriated as required;
(b) Any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the
responsibility of the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or
authorized body;
(c) Grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the city
council, governing board, or authorized body;
(d) The Applicant is authorized by the city council, governing board, or authorized
body to apply for federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of
project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion
of the project described in this application; and
(e) The official executing this agreement is authorized by the Applicant.
This Proof of Authority must be maintained on file and readily available upon request.
2. Period of Performance
The period of performance is specified in the Award. The Applicant is only authorized
to perform allowable activities approved under the award, within the period of
performance.
3. Lobbying and Political Activities
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for persons
entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an agency or
requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to
insure or guarantee a loan, the Applicant certifies that:
(a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf
of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.
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FY 2024 Standard Assurances For Cal OES Federal
Non-Disaster Preparedness Grant Programs
(b) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall
complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The Applicant shall require that the language of this certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements)
and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
The Applicant will also comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501- 1508
and §§ 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal
employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
Finally, the Applicant agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly,
to support the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation, or
policy without the express written approval from the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) or the federal awarding agency.
4. Debarment and Suspension
As required by Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.214 and codified
in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, Debarment and Suspension, the Applicant will provide protection
against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed
irresponsible in their dealings with the federal government. The Applicant certifies that
it and its subrecipients:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal
department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted
of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or
a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or
performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a
public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission
of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
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FY 2024 Standard Assurances For Cal OES Federal
Non-Disaster Preparedness Grant Programs
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph (4)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or
more public transaction (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or
default.
Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.
5. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
The Applicant will comply with all state and federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination, including:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law (P.L.) 88-352 and
42 U.S.C. § 2000d et. seq.) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, or national origin and requires that recipients of federal financial
assistance take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to persons
with limited English proficiency (LEP) to their programs and services;
(b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and
1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally
funded educational program or activity;
(c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits
discrimination against those with disabilities or access and functional needs;
(d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires buildings and
structures be accessible to those with disabilities and access and functional
needs;
(e) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age;
(f) Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd-2), relating to
confidentiality of patient records regarding substance abuse treatment;
(g) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing as implemented by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R. Partl00. The
prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new
multifamily housing with four or more dwelling units — i.e., the public and
common use areas and individual apartment units (all units in buildings with
elevators and ground-floor units in buildings without elevators) — be designed
and constructed with certain accessible features (See 24 C.F.R. § 100.201 );
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(h) Executive Order 1 1246, which prohibits federal contractors and federally
assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in
Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identification or national origin;
(i) Executive Order 11375, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin in hiring
and employment in both the United States federal workforce and on the part
of government contractors;
(j) California Public Contract Code § 10295.3, which prohibits discrimination based
on domestic partnerships and those in same sex marriages;
(k) DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations, under
which the Applicant must comply with equal treatment policies and
requirements contained in
6 C.F.R. Part 19;
(1) The California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (California
Government Code §§12940-12957), as applicable. FEHA prohibits harassment
and discrimination in employment because of ancestry, familial status, race,
color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex
(which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions
related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry,
mental and physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, age,
pregnancy, denial of medical and family care leave, or pregnancy disability
leave, military and veteran status, and/or retaliation for protesting illegal
discrimination related to one of these categories, or for reporting patient
abuse in tax supported institutions;
(m)Any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which
application for federal assistance is being made; and
(n) The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to this
application.
Civil Rights Policies for Program Beneficiaries and Subrecipients of DHS funding,
pertaining to the following are available on the Cal OES website:
• Non-discrimination in Programs & Services
• Reasonable Accommodation for Program Beneficiaries
• Language Access Policy
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6. Drug-Free Workplace
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.),the
Applicant certifies that it will maintain a drug-free workplace and a drug-free
awareness program as outlined in the Act.
7. Environmental Standards
The Applicant will comply with state and federal environmental standards, including:
(a) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code
§§ 21000-21 177), to include coordination with the city or county planning
agency;
(b) CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
§§ 1 5000-1 5387);
(c) The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), which establishes
the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the
United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters;
(d) The Federal Clean Air Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. § 7401) which regulates air
emissions from stationary and mobile sources;
(e) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (P.L. 91-190); the Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions
of NEPA; and Executive Order 12898 which focuses on the environmental and
human health effects of federal actions on minority and low-income
populations with the goal of achieving environmental protection for all
communities;
(f) Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order
1 1988;
(g) Executive Order 11514 which sets forth national environmental standards;
(h) Executive Order 11738 instituted to assure that each federal agency
empowered to enter into contracts for the procurement of goods, materials, or
services and each federal agency empowered to extend federal assistance by
way of grant, loan, or contract shall undertake such procurement and
assistance activities in a manner that will result in effective enforcement of the
Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Executive Order
11990 which requires preservation of wetlands;
(i) The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, (P.L. 93-523);
(j) The Endangered Species Act of 1973, (P.L. 93-205);
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(k) Assurance of project consistency with the approved state management
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.);
(1) Conformity of Federal Actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under
Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et
seq.); and
(m)The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.) related
to protecting components or potential components of the national wild
and scenic rivers system.
The Applicant shall not be: 1) in violation of any order or resolution promulgated by
the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution district; 2) subject to a cease-and-
desist order pursuant to section 13301 of the California Water Code for violation of
waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or 3) determined to be in
violation of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
8. Audits
For subrecipients expending $1,000,000 or more in federal grant funds annually, the
Applicant will perform the required financial and compliance audits in accordance
with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and C.F.R., Part 200, Subpart F Audit
Requirements.
9. Cooperation and Access to Records
The Applicant must cooperate with any compliance reviews or investigations
conducted by DHS. In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.337, the Applicant will give the
awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate,
the state, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine
all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award. The Applicant will
require any subrecipients, contractors, successors, transferees and assignees to
acknowledge and agree to comply with this provision.
10. Conflict of Interest
The Applicant will establish safeguards to prohibit the Applicant's employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of
personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
11. Financial Management
False Claims for Payment - The Applicant will comply with 31 U.S.0 §§ 3729-3733
which provides that Applicant shall not submit a false claim for payment,
reimbursement, or advance.
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12. Reporting - Accountability
The Applicant agrees to comply with applicable provisions of the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (P.L. 109-282), including but not limited
to (a) the reporting of subawards obligating $30,000 or more in federal funds, and (b)
executive compensation data for first-tier subawards as set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 170,
Appendix A. The Applicant also agrees to comply with the requirements set forth in
the government-wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for
Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R.
Part 25, Appendix A.
13. Whistleblower Protections
The Applicant must comply with statutory requirements for whistleblower protections
at 10 U.S.C. § 2409, 41 U.S.C. § 4712, and 10 U.S.C. § 2324, 41 U.S.C. § 4304 and § 4310.
14. Human Trafficking
The Applicant will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Traffickinq
Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. § 7104) which prohibits the
Applicant or its subrecipients from: (1) engaging in trafficking in persons during the
period of time that the award is in effect; (2) procuring a commercial sex act during
the period of time that the award is in effect; or (3) using forced labor in the
performance of the award or subawards under the award.
15. Labor Standards
The Applicant will comply with the following federal labor standards:
(a) The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 276a to 276a-7), as applicable, and the
Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145 and 18 U.S.C. § 874) and the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 327-333), regarding labor
standards for federally-assisted construction contracts or subcontracts, and
(b) The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.) as they apply
to employees of institutes of higher learning (IHE), hospitals and other non-
profit organizations.
16. Worker's Compensation
The Applicant must comply with provisions which require every employer to be
insured to protect workers who may be injured on the job at all times during the
performance of the work of this Agreement, as per the workers compensation laws
set forth in California Labor Code §§ 3700 et seq.
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17. Property-Related
If applicable to the type of project funded by this federal award, the Applicant will:
(a) Comply with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose
property is acquired as a result of federal or federally-assisted programs. These
requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes
regardless of federal participation in purchase;
(b) Comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires federal award
subrecipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and
to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and
acquisition is $10,000 or more;
(c) Assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 470),
Executive Order 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16U.S.C. § 469a-1 et
seq.); and
(d) Comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. § 4831
and 24 CFR Part 35) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction
or rehabilitation of residence structures.
18. Certifications Applicable Only to Federally-Funded Construction Projects
For all construction projects, the Applicant will:
(a) Not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title
or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from
the awarding agency. Will record the federal awarding agency directives and
will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of
the project;
(b) Comply with the requirements of the awarding agency with regard to the
drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications;and
(c) Provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at
the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such
other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or
State.
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19. Use of Cellular Device While Driving is Prohibited
The Applicant is required to comply with California Vehicle Code sections 23123 and
23123.5. These laws prohibit driving motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless
communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. Drivers
are also prohibited from the use of a wireless telephone without hands-free listening
and talking, unless to make an emergency call to 911 , law enforcement, or similar
services.
20. California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act
The Applicant acknowledges that all information submitted in the course of applying
for funding under this program, or provided in the course of an entity's grant
management activities that are under Federal control, is subject to the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the California Public Records Act,
California Government Code §7920.000 et seq. The Applicant should consider these
laws and consult its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release
of information when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application, needs
assessment, and strategic planning process.
21. Acknowledgment of Federal Funding from DHS
The Applicant must acknowledge its use of federal funding when issuing statements,
press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and other documents describing
projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
22. Activities Conducted Abroad
The Applicant must coordinate with appropriate government authorities when
performing project activities outside the United States and obtain all appropriate
licenses, permits, or approvals.
23. Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
DHS defines PII as any information that permits the identity of an individual to
be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to
that individual. If the Applicant collects PII, the Applicant is required to have a
publicly-available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and
maintenance of the PII they collect. The Applicant may refer to the DHS Privacy
Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy Template as a useful resource.
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24. Copyright
Recipients must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §§ 401 or 402 to
any work first produced under federal awards and also include an acknowledgement
that the work was produced under a federal award (including the federal award
number and federal awarding agency). As detailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.315, a federal
awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to
reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work for federal purposes and to authorize
others to do so.
25. Duplicative Costs
Applicants are prohibited from charging any cost to this federal award that will be
included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other
federal award in either the current or a prior budget period. (See 2 C.F.R. § 200.403(f)).
However, recipients may shift costs that are allowable under two or more federal
awards where otherwise permitted by federal statutes, regulations, or the federal
financial assistance award terms and conditions.
26. Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The Applicant must comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 6201 which contain
policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state energy
conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act.
27. Federal Debt Status
The Applicant is required to be non-delinquent in its repayment of any federal debt.
Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit
disallowances, and benefit overpayments. See OMB Circular A-129.
28. Fly America Act of 1974
The Applicant must comply with Preference for United States Flag Air Carriers:
(a list of certified air carriers can be found at: Certificated Air Carriers List I US
Department of Transportation, https://www.transportation.gov/policy/aviation-
Dolicy/certificated-air-carriers-list) for international air transportation of people and
property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with the
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C.
§ 401 18) and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States in the March 31, 1981 , amendment to Comptroller General Decision
B-138942.
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29. Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, the
Applicant must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space
funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the fire prevention and
control guidelines of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as
amended, 15 U.S.C. § 2225a.
30. Non-supplanting Requirement
If the Applicant receives federal financial assistance awards made under programs
that prohibit supplanting by law, the Applicant must ensure that federal funds do not
replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through
non- federal sources.
31. Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Recipients are subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, 35 U.S.C. § 200 et seq. and applicable
regulations governing inventions and patents, including the regulations issued by the
Department of Commerce at 37 C.F.R. Part 401 (Rights to Inventions Made by
Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms under Government Awards,
Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements) and the standard patent rights clause set
forth at 37 C.F.R. § 401 .14.
32. SAFECOM
If the Applicant receives federal financial assistance awards made under programs
that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities, the
Applicant must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication
Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance
interoperable communications.
33. Terrorist Financing
The Applicant must comply with Executive Order 13224 and United States law that
prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and support to, individuals
and organizations associated with terrorism. The Applicant is legally responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Order and laws.
34. Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance
If the total value of the Applicant's currently active grants, cooperative agreements,
and procurement contracts from all federal assistance offices exceeds $10,000,000 for
any period of time during the period of performance of this federal financial
assistance award, the Applicant must comply with the requirements set forth in the
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government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and
Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is
incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
35. USA Patriot Act of 2001
The Applicant must comply with requirements of the Uniting and Strengthening
America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism
Act (USA PATRIOT Act), which amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175-175c.
36. Use of DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags
The Applicant must obtain written permission from DHS prior to using the DHS seals,
logos, crests, or reproductions of flags, or likenesses of DHS agency officials. This includes
use of DHS component (e.g., FEMA, CISA, etc.) seals, logos, crests, or reproductions of
flags, or likenesses of component officials.
37. Performance Goals (HSGP and NSGP)
In addition to the Biannual Strategy Implementation Report submission requirements
outlined in the Preparedness Grants Manual, the Applicant must demonstrate how
the grant-funded project addresses the core capability gap associated with each
project. The capability gap reduction must be addressed in the Project Description of
the BSIR for each project.
38. Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes
The DHS Standard Terms and Conditions are a restatement of general requirements
imposed upon the Applicant and flow down to any of its subrecipients as a matter of
law, regulation, or executive order. If the requirement does not apply to Indian tribes
or there is a federal law or regulation exempting its application to Indian tribes, then
the acceptance by Tribes of, or acquiescence to, DHS Standard Terms and
Conditions does not change or alter its inapplicability to an Indian tribe. The
execution of grant documents is not intended to change, alter, amend, or impose
additional liability or responsibility upon the Tribe where it does not already exist.
39. Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction
Materials
The Applicant must comply with the "Build America, Buy America" Act (BABAA),
enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Executive Order
14005. Applicants receiving a federal award subject to BABAA requirements may not
use federal financial assistance funds for infrastructure projects unless:
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(a) All iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States - this
means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the
application of coatings, occurred in the United States;
(b) All manufactured products used in the project are produced in the
United States - this means the manufactured product was manufactured in
the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured
product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is
greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the
manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the
minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has
been established under applicable law or regulation; and
(c) All construction materials are manufactured in the United States - this means
that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the
United States.
The "Buy America" preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that
are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. It does not
apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to
the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure
project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and furnishings,
such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at
or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure
or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project.
Per section 70914(c) of BABAA, FEMA may waive the application of a Buy America
preference under an infrastructure program in certain cases.
40. E.O. 14074 - Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices
to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety
Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies must comply with
the requirements of section 12(c) of E.O. 14074. Recipient State, Tribal, local, or
territorial law enforcement agencies are also encouraged to adopt and enforce
policies consistent with E.O. 14074 to support safe and effective policing.
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IMPORTANT
The purpose of these assurances is to obtain federal and state financial assistance,
including any and all federal and state grants, loans, reimbursement, contracts, etc.
Applicant recognizes and agrees that state financial assistance will be extended based
on the representations made in these assurances. These assurances are binding on
Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, etc. as well as any of its subrecipients.
Failure to comply with any of the above assurances may result in suspension, termination,
or reduction of grant funds.
All appropriate documentation, as outlined above, must be maintained on file by the
Applicant and available for Cal OES or public scrutiny upon request. Failure to comply
with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the grant or
termination of the grant or both and the Applicant may be ineligible for award of any
future grants if Cal OES determines that the Applicant: (1 ) has made false certification,
or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.
All of the language contained within this document must be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers. Applicants are bound by the DHS Standard
Terms and Conditions 2024, Version 2, hereby incorporated by reference, which can be
found at: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/fyl 5-dhs- standard-terms-and-conditions.
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Program Standard Assurances Addendum
As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant/Subreciplent, I hereby certify that
the Applicant/Subrecipient, and any of its second-tier subrecipients or representatives,
will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal statutes, including but not limited
to the following state and federal'statutes prohibiting hate-based conduct:
(a) California Penal Code section 422.6(a);
(b) California Penal Code section 404.6;
(c) California Penal Code section 422(a);
(d) California Civil Code section 52.1;
(e) 18 U.S.C. § 249;
(f) 42 U.S.C. § 3631;
(g) 18 U.S.C. § 247; and
(h) 18 U.S.C. § 241, 245.
Additionally, Applicant/Subrecipient will not engage, and certifies that it will take steps
to ensure that its second-tier subrecipients and representatives do not engage, in
conduct contrary to the purposes of the grant program and/or that threatens the safety
and security of Californians, including, but not limited to, acts of violence or unlawful
intimidation on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or
other protected classifications. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to,
violation of the federal and state laws identified herein.
The undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this Addendum for and
on behalf of the Applicant/Subrecipient. Applicant/Subrecipient understands that failure
to comply with this Addendum or any of the assurances may result in suspension,
termination, reduction, or de-obligation of funding. Applicant/Subrecipient agrees to
repay funds in the event there is a violation of grant assurances.
Applicant/Subrecipient: County of Fresno
Signature of Authorized Agent: -�
Printed Name of Authorized Agent: Ernest Buddy Mendes
Title:Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Date: R da S
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Certification Regarding Lobbying
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1 . No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will
be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer
or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-
LLL, 'Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,' in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and
cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not
more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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Certification Regarding Lobbying
The Subrecipient, as identified below, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and
accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In
addition, the Subrecipient understands and agrees that the provisions of 31
U.S.C. Chap. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply
to this certification and disclosure, if any.
Subrecipient: County of Fresno
Signature of Authorized Agent„
Printed Name of Authorized Agent: Ernest Buddy Mendes
Title: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno pate: S o20 o2S
ATTEST:
BERNICE E.SEIDEL
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno,State of California
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Governing Body.Resolution for EMPG FY24
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Supervisors
(Governing Body)
OF THE County of Fresno THAT
(Name of Applicant)
Chairman. Board of Supervisors , OR
(Name or Title of Authorized Agent)
Director. Department of Public Health , OR
(Name or Title of Authorized Agent)
Assistant Director. Department of Public Health , OR
(Name or Title of Authorized Agent)
Division Manager, Emergency Medical Services ,
(Name or Title of Authorized Agent)
is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the named applicant, a public entity
established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of
obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security
and subawarded through the State of California.
Passed and approved this 25th day of February , 20 25
Certification
I, Garry Bredefeld , duly appointed and
(Name)
Vice-Chairman of the County of Fresno
(Title) (Governing Body)
do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno on the
(Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)
25th day of February 20 25
Vice-Chairman
(Official Position) /
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(Signature)
(Date) //
Instruction Sheet
Governing Body Resolution, Meeting Minutes, & Addendum to GBR
Purpose The purpose of the Governing Body Resolution(GBR) is to appoint
individuals to act on behalf of the governing body and the OA.
Note: Self Certifications are not accepted as a valid Governing Body
Resolution. You cannot self certify that you are an authorized agent.
Another Board member will need to sign the lower portion of the GBR.
Required . Governing Body Resolution(GBR)
GBR-related . Meeting Minutes (associated with GBR)
Application . Addendum to the GBR
Documents
Authorized The Governing Body Resolution allows for the appointment of individuals
Agent(s) or positions. For each person or position appointed by the governing
body,you must submit the following information,with the resolution,
to Cal OES on the applicant's letterhead:
❑ Name ❑ Title
❑ Jurisdiction ❑ E-Mail Address
❑ Street Address (City ❑ Phone & Fax Numbers
&Zip Code)
Authorized . If the Governing Body Resolution identified Authorized Agents by
Agent Changes position and/or title, changes can be made by submitting new
Authorized Agent information to Cal OES, as indicated above.
• If the Governing Body Resolution identified Authorized Agents by
name, a new Resolution is needed when any changes are made. The
information list above must also be submitted with the new
Resolution.
CaIOES
GOVERNOR ' S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2024
Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG)
California Supplement to the
Federal Notice of Funding Opportunity
January 2025
SECTION 1—OVERVIEW.....................................................................................1
Federal Program Announcement
Information Bulletins
Purpose of the California Supplement
Key Changes to the FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
Grant Management Memoranda
Eligible Subrecipients
Tribal Allocations
Subrecipient Allocations
Supplanting
Public/Private Organizations
Debarred/Suspended Parties
SECTION 2—FEDERAL CHANGES AND INITIATIVES .......................................................5
FY 2024 Program Priorities
National Campaigns and Programs
NIMS Implementation
Match Requirement
Management and Administration
Indirect Costs
Equipment Typing/Identification and Use
Equipment Maintenance and Sustainment
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Telecommunications Equipment or Services Prohibitions
Emergency Operations Plans
Conflict of Interest
Integrated Preparedness Plan
Prohibited and Controlled Equipment
Build America, Buy America Act
SECTION 3—STATE CHANGES AND INITIATIVES.......................................................... 13
California Homeland Security Strategy Goals
"On Behalf Of"
Public Alert and Warning
SECTION 4—REQUIRED STATE APPLICATION COMPONENTS...................................... 14
Financial Management Forms Workbook
Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment
Application Attachments
Standard Assurances
Governing Body Resolution
Authorized Agent Information
SECTION 5—THE STATE APPLICATION PROCESS......................................................... 18
Application Submission
Late or Incomplete Application
EMPG Contact Information
Subaward Approval
SECTION 6—POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 19
Payment Request Process
Semi-Annual Drawdown Requirements
Modifications
Training Requirements
Exercises, Improvement Plans and After Action Reporting
Procurement Standards and Written Procedures
Procurement Documentation
Procurement Thresholds
Noncompetitive Procurements
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation
Construction and Renovation
Inventory Control and Property Management
Equipment Disposition
Performance Reporting
Extension Requests
Progress Reports on Grant Extensions
Monitoring
Failure to Submit Required Reports
Suspension/Termination
Closeout
Records Retention
ATTACHMENTS
A - FY 2024 EMPG Allocations
B - FY 2024 EMPG Timeline
C - FY 2024 EMPG Program Checklist
Section 1 - Overview 1 2024
Federal Program In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Announcement (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG), Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO) and FEMA Preparedness Grants
Manual.
Subrecipients must follow the programmatic requirements
in the NOFO, FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual, and the
applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards located in Title 2, Code of Federal
Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 200.
Information Bulletins DHS issues Information Bulletins (IBs) to provide updates,
clarification, and new requirements throughout the life of
the grant.
Purpose of the The FY 2024 EMPG California Supplement to the NOFO
California Supplement (State Supplement) is intended to complement, rather
than replace, the NOFO and the FEMA Preparedness
Grants Manual. Applicants are highly encouraged to
thoroughly read the NOFO and the Preparedness Grants
Manual before referring to the State Supplement. The
State Supplement will emphasize differences between the
FY 2023 and FY 2024 EMPG and highlight additional
California policies and requirements applicable to the
FY 2024 EMPG.
Key Changes to the The National Priorities for the FY 2024 EMPG Program
FY 2024 EMPG continue to be:
• Equity
• Climate Resilience
• Readiness
A detailed description of allowable investments for each
national priority is included in the FY 2024 EMPG NOFO.
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Key Changes to the Phase 2 National Qualification System (NQS) for Calendar
FY 2024 EMPG Cont. Year 2024
Subrecipients shall have designed and approved
organizational qualification system procedures,
certification program, and credentialing standards for
incident workforce personnel in alignment with the NIMS
Guideline for the NQS.
Additional information regarding the NQS implementation
requirements and be found in the FEMA Preparedness
Grants Manual.
Public Alert and Warning Preparedness
Subrecipients shall include exercise objectives centered
on practicing and validating their plans and procedures
for sending emergency alerts to the public through the
FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.
Purchasing Under a FEMA Award: 2024 OMB Revisions:
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) updated
parts of the OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements in
Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These updates
will apply to FEMA awards with an award date on or after
October 1 , 2024.
Updates to the federal procurement standards at 2 C.F.R.
�§ 200.317 - 200.327, which govern how FEMA award
recipients and subrecipients must conduct purchases
under a FEMA award.
FEMA will update its policy and guidance documents to
incorporate these revisions. For now, please refer to the
Purchasing Under a FEMA Award: 2024 OMB Revisions
Fact Sheet. Details on all the 2 C.F.R. revisions can be
found on the Federal Register's Guidance for Federal
Financial Assistance webpage. For additional information
on the federal procurement standards, visit Contracting
with Federal Funds for Goods and Services Before, Durinq
and After Disasters I FEMA.gov.
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Grants Management Cal OES issues Grant Management Memoranda (GMMs)
Memoranda which provide additional information and requirements
regarding EMPG funds.
Eligible Subrecipients Eligible Applicants, referred to as Subrecipients, include
Counties/Operational Areas (OAs), and federally-
recognized tribes located in California.
Tribal Allocations The NOFO strongly encourages Cal OES to provide EMPG
funds directly to tribes in California. To implement this
requirement, a special Competitive Funding Opportunity
will be issued to California's federally-recognized tribes. All
Subrecipients are encouraged to coordinate with tribal
governments to ensure that tribal needs are considered in
their grant applications.
Subrecipient FY 2024 EMPG Subrecipient final allocations are included
Allocations in Attachment A.
Supplanting Grant funds must be used to supplement existing funds,
not replace (supplant) funds that have been
appropriated for the same purpose. Subrecipients may be
required to provide supporting documentation that
certifies a reduction in non-federal resources occurred for
reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of
federal funds. Supplanting will result in the disallowance of
any activity associated with this improper use of federal
grant funds.
Public/Private Subrecipients may contract with any other public or private
Organizations organizations to perform eligible activities on approved
EMPG projects.
Debarred/ Subrecipients must not make or permit any award
Suspended Parties (subaward or contract) at any tier, to any party, that is
debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from, or
ineligible for, participation in federal assistance programs.
Subrecipients must obtain documentation of eligibility prior
to making any subaward or contract funded by EMPG
funds, and must be prepared to present supporting
documentation to monitors/auditors.
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Debarred/ Before entering into a Grant Subaward, the Subrecipient
Suspended Parties must notify Cal OES if it knows if any of the principals under
Cont. the subaward fall under one or more of the four criteria
listed at 2 C.F.R. § 180.335. The rule also applies to
Subrecipients who pass-through funding to other local
entities.
If at any time after accepting a subaward, Subrecipients
learn that any of its principals fall under one or more of
the criteria listed at 2 C.F.R. § 180.335, immediate written
notice must be provided to Cal OES and all grant
activities halted until further instructions are received from
Cal OES. The rule also applies to subawards passed
through by Subrecipients to local entities.
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Section 2 — Federal Changes and Initiatives 1 2024
FY 2024 Program DHS/FEMA annually publishes the National Preparedness
Priorities Report (NPR) to report national progress in building,
sustaining, and delivering the core capabilities outlined in
the goal of a secure and resilient nation. This analysis
provides a national perspective on critical preparedness
trends for whole community partners to use to inform
program priorities, allocate resources, and communicate
with stakeholders about issues of concern.
In developing applications for the FY 2024 EMPG Program,
Subrecipients should fund projects that address areas for
improvement as they relate to emergency management
capabilities, and projects that fall into the state, regional,
and national priority areas, including:
• Planning
• Operational Coordination
• Community Resilience
• Equity
• Climate Resilience
• Readiness
DHS/FEMA does not prescribe a minimum funding amount
for these priorities. However, Subrecipients are required to
support local, regional, state, and national efforts in
achieving the desired outcomes of these priorities.
National Whole Community Preparedness - Subrecipients should
Campaigns and engage with the whole community to advance individual
Programs and community preparedness and to work as a nation to
build and sustain resilience. In doing so, Subrecipients are
encouraged to consider the needs of individuals with access
and functional needs and limited English proficiency in the
activities and projects funded by the grant.
Subrecipients should utilize established best practices for
whole community inclusion and engage with stakeholders to
advance individual and jurisdictional preparedness and
resilience. Subrecipients are encouraged to consider the
necessities of all Californians in the activities and projects
funded by the grant including children, seniors, individuals
with disabilities or access and functional needs,
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National individuals with diverse culture and language use, individuals
Campaigns and with lower economic capacity, and other underserved
Programs Cont. populations.
Active Shooter Preparedness - DHS has developed a
comprehensive Active Shooter Preparedness website, which
strives to enhance national preparedness through a whole-
community approach by providing the necessary products,
tools, and resources to help all stakeholders prepare for and
respond to an active shooter incident. Subrecipients are
encouraged to review the referenced active shooter
resources and evaluate their preparedness needs.
Soft Targets and Crowded Places - States, territories, Urban
Areas, and public and private sector partners are
encouraged to identify security gaps and build capabilities
that address security needs and challenges related to
protecting locations or environments that are easily
accessible to large numbers of people on a predictable or
semi-predictable basis that have limited security or
protective measures in place, including town centers,
shopping malls, open-air venues, outside hard
targets/venues perimeters, and other places of meeting and
gathering. For more information, please see DHS's
Hometown Security Program.
Community Lifelines - FEMA created Community Lifelines to
reframe incident information and impacts using plain
language and unity of effort to enable the integration of
preparedness efforts, existing plans, and identifies unmet
needs to better anticipate response requirements. Additional
information may be found at the Community Lifelines
Implementation Toolkit website.
Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted
Violence - DHS adopted the DHS Strategic Framework for
Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence, which explains
how the department will use the tools and expertise that
have protected and strengthened the country from foreign
terrorist organizations to address the evolving challenges of
today.
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NIMS Prior to allocation of any federal preparedness awards,
Implementation Subrecipients must ensure and maintain adoption and
implementation of the National Incident Management
System (NIMS).
Match The FY 2024 EMPG requires a dollar-for-dollar match. This can
Requirement be cash or third-party in-kind contributions. Refer to
2 C.F.R. § 200.306 for specific details. Utilizing the Financial
Management Forms Workbook (FMFW) Match Tab,
Subrecipients will indicate the appropriate Solution Area and
Solution Area Subcategory that accurately represents the
specific activity(ies) and cost(s) used to meet the match
requirement under the FY 2024 EMPG subaward.
Contributions from the Subrecipient should be specifically
identified in the match description located on the FMFW
Match Tab. The non-federal match contributions have the
same eligibility requirements as the federal share. For
additional match guidance, see EMPG Clarifying Guidance
1 B 458.
Management The Management and Administration (M&A) allowance for
and Subrecipients is set at a maximum of five percent for the
Administration FY 2024 EMPG.
Indirect Costs Indirect costs are allowable under the FY 2024 EMPG Grant
Award.
Subrecipients with an indirect cost rate approved by their
cognizant federal agency may claim indirect costs based
on the established rate. Indirect costs claimed must be
calculated using the base approved in the indirect cost
negotiation agreement. A copy of the approved
negotiation agreement is required at the time of
application.
Indirect costs are in addition to the M&A allowance and
must be included in the Grant Award application as a
"Project" and reflected in the FMFW on the Indirect Cost
category ledger if being claimed under the award.
Indirect costs must be claimed no more than once annually,
and only at the end of the Subrecipient's fiscal year. An
exception to this rule applies if there is a mid-year change to
the approved indirect cost rate; in this case, costs incurred
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Indirect Costs to date must be claimed. At that time, a Grant Subaward
Cont. Modification reflecting the rate change must also be
submitted to Cal OES, along with a copy of the new Indirect
Cost Rate Agreement.
The FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual, published by FEMA,
states that State and local governments are not permitted to
use the de minimis rate. These costs are allowable only when
an exception is granted to the SAA by FEMA per 2 C.F.R.
Part 200, Appendix VII, paragraph D.1 .b.
Equipment Allowable EMPG equipment is listed on the FEMA Authorized
Typing/ Equipment List (AEL) website, and includes equipment from
Identification the following AEL Sections:
and Use
• Personal Protective Equipment (Category 1 )
• Information Technology (Category 4)
• Cybersecurity Enhancement Equipment (Category 5)
• Interoperable Communication Equipment (Category 6)
• Detection Equipment (Category 7)
• Power Equipment (Category 10)
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and
Explosive (CBRNE) Reference Materials (Category 1 1)
• CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles (Category 12)
• Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14)
• CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19)
• Other Authorized Equipment (Section 21)
Subrecipients should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing
versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and
those subject to rapid technical advances.
Large equipment purchases must be identified and
explained. For more information regarding property
management standards for equipment, refer to 2 C.F.R.
including § 200.310, § 200.313, and § 200.316.
Subrecipients that allocate FY 2024 EMPG funds for
equipment are required to type and identify the capability
associated with that equipment. Also, per FEMA policy, the
purchase of weapons and weapon accessories are not
allowed with EMPG funds. Special rules apply to critical
emergency supplies; refer to the FEMA Preparedness Grants
Manual for additional information.
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Equipment Use of EMPG funds for maintenance contracts, warranties,
Maintenance repair or replacement costs, upgrades, and user fees are
and Sustainment allowable as described in FEMA Ibs 336 and 379, as well as
Grant Programs Directorate Policy FP 205-402-125-1 .
Small All requests to purchase Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned (SUAS) with FEMA grant funding must comply with FEMA
Aircraft Systems Policy 207-22-0002 and include copies of the policies and
procedures in place to safeguard individuals' privacy, civil
rights, and civil liberties of the jurisdiction that will purchase,
take title to, or otherwise use the SUAS equipment.
Reference the Presidential Memorandum: Promoting
Economic Competitiveness While Safeguarding Privacy, Civil
Rights, and Civil Liberties in Domestic Use of Unmanned
Aircraft Systems for additional information. All SUAS purchase
requires FEMA approval prior to making purchase.
Telecommuni- Effective August 13, 2020, section 889(f)(2)-(3) of the
cations Equipment John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
or Services for FY 2019 (NDAA), Pub. L. No. 1 15-232 (2018) and
Prohibitions 2 C.F.R. § 200.216, 200.471 , and Appendix II to 2 C.F.R.
Part 200 prohibits DHS/FEMA Recipients and Subrecipients
(including their contractors and subcontractors) from using
any FEMA funds under open or new awards for the following
covered telecommunications equipment or services:
1 ) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei
Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation, (or any subsidiary
or affiliate of such entities);
2) For the purpose of public safety, security of government
facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure,
and other national security purposes, video surveillance and
telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera
Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital
Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company
(or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided
by such entities or using such equipment; or
4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or
services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National
Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or
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Telecommuni- controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the People's
cations Equipment Republic of China.
or Services
Prohibitions Cont. Additional guidance is available in FEMA Policy #405-143-1 ,
Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds for Covered
Telecommunications Equipment or Services.
Emergency Subrecipients should update their Emergency Operations
Operations Plans Plan (EOP) at least once every two years to remain
compliant with the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101
version 2.0. Subrecipients are highly encouraged to include
an evacuation plan or annex as part of their EOP as well as
plans to exercise and validate the evacuation plan and
capabilities.
Conflict of To eliminate and reduce the impact of conflicts of interest in
Interest the subaward process, Subrecipients and pass-through
entities must follow their own policies and procedures
regarding the elimination or reduction of conflicts of interest
when making subawards. Subrecipients and pass-through
entities are also required to follow any applicable federal,
state, local, and tribal statutes or regulations governing
conflicts of interest in the making of subawards.
Subrecipients must disclose to their Grants Analyst, in writing,
any real or potential conflict of interest as defined by the
federal, state, local, or tribal statutes or regulations, which
may arise during the administration of the EMPG subaward
within five days of learning of the conflict of interest.
Integrated The IPP is a multi-year plan that identifies preparedness
Preparedness priorities and activities. The IPP needs to be reviewed and
Plan (IPP) updated annually. For FY 2024 EMPG, the IPP needs to cover
a minimum of two years, from 2025 through 2026 to qualify as
a multi-year plan.
Prohibited and Effective May 25, 2022, Executive Order (EO)14074,
Controlled Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal
Equipment Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safetv,
Section 12(a) directs the Department of Homeland Security
to review its grants, and consistent with applicable law,
prohibits the use of grant funding to purchase certain types
of military equipment by state, local, tribal, and territorial
(SLTT) law enforcement agencies (LEAS).
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Prohibited and For all awards issued on or after January 1 , 2023, The policy
Controlled directly prohibits certain types of equipment outright
Equipment Cont. (prohibited equipment), whereas other types of equipment
may be controlled, or LEAs are required to submit
certifications prior to purchase.
Even if equipment is listed as controlled equipment and is
not outright prohibited, that does not automatically make it
allowable under a particular FEMA program. Recipients and
subrecipients should refer to applicable program guidance
or contact your Grants Analyst to determine if a particular
type of equipment is allowable under that program.
Additional information regarding Prohibited and Controlled
Equipment is available on FEMA Policy 207-22-0002.
Build America, Under FEMA financial assistance programs, the BABAA
Buy America Act requirements apply to:
(BABAA)
• New awards made on or after January 2, 2023,
• New funding that FEMA obligates to existing awards or
through renewal awards on or after January 2, 2023; and
• Infrastructure projects.
Funds provided under this program may not be used for a
project for infrastructure unless the iron and steel,
manufactured products, and construction materials used in
that infrastructure are produced in the United States.
The Buy America preference only applies to articles,
materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated
into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does
not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as
temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and
removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure
project. Additionally, the Buy America preference does not
apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs,
desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at
or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an
integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the
infrastructure project.
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Build America, When necessary, Subrecipients may apply for a waiver from
Buy America Act these requirements. Additional information regarding the
(BABAA) Cont. BABAA can be found on FEMA's website under
Buy America Preference.
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Section 3 — State Changes and Initiatives 1 2024
California The State has prioritized the following California Homeland
Homeland Security Strategy Goals for the FY 2024 subawards:
Security Strategy
Goals 1 . Enhance Information Collection, Analysis, and Sharing,
in Support of Public Safety Operations Across California;
2. Protect Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources from All
Threats and Hazards;
3. Strengthen Security and Preparedness Across
Cyberspace;
4. Strengthen Communications Capabilities Through
Planning, Governance, Technology, and Equipment;
5. Enhance Community Preparedness;
6. Enhance Multi-Jurisdictional/Inter-Jurisdictional All-
Hazards Incident Catastrophic Planning, Response, and
Recovery Capabilities;
7. Improve Medical and Health Capabilities;
8. Enhance Incident Recovery Capabilities;
9. Strengthen Food and Agriculture Preparedness;
10. Enhance Homeland Security Exercise, Evaluation, and
Training Programs; and
11 . Protect Against Effects of Climate Change
"On Behalf Of" Cal OES may, in conjunction with local approval authorities,
designate funds "on behalf of" local entities who choose to
decline or fail to utilize their subaward in a timely manner.
Public Alert and Cal OES encourages Subrecipients to consider use of this
Warning funding to assist their jurisdiction's alignment with the
State of California Alert and Warning Guidelines developed
pursuant to Senate Bill 833 of the 2018 Legislative Session.
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Section 4 - Required State Application Components 1 2024
Financial The FY 2024 Cal OES FMFW includes:
Management
Forms Grant Subaward Face Sheet- Use the Grant Subaward
Workbook Face Sheet to apply for grant programs. The Grant
Subaward Face Sheet must be signed and submitted in
portrait format.
Authorized Agent Contact Information - Provides the
contact information of Authorized Agents (AA), delegated
via the Governing Body Resolution (GBR) or Signature
Authorization Form, including staff related to grant activities.
More than one person is recommended for designation as
the AA; in the absence of an AA, an alternate AA can sign
documents.
Project Ledger- The Project Ledger is used in the
application process to submit funding information and is
used for submitting cash requests and Grant Subaward
Modifications, and assists with completion of the Biannual
Strategy Implementation Report (BSIR).
Planning Tab - Provides detailed information on grant-
funded planning activities with a final product identified.
Organization Tab - Provides detailed information on grant-
funded organizational activities.
Equipment Tab - Detailed information must be provided
under the equipment description for all grant-funded
equipment. AEL numbers must be included for all items of
equipment. Always refer to the AEL for a list of allowable
equipment and conditions, if any.
Training Tab - Provides detailed information on grant-
funded training activities. All training activities must receive
Cal OES approval prior to starting the event, including a
Training Feedback number. The Training Request Form must
be submitted and approved to obtain a Training Feedback
number and should be submitted at least 30 days in
advance.
Exercise Tab - Provides detailed information on grant-
funded exercises.
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Financial M&A Tab - Provides information on grant-funded M&A
Management activities.
Forms Workbook
Cont. Indirect Costs Tab - Provides information on indirect costs.
Consultant-Contractor Tab - Provides detailed information
on grant-funded consultants, and documents
maintenance and sustainment contracts and activities on
grant eligible items/equipment.
Personnel Tab - Provides detailed information on grant-
funded personnel activities.
Match Tab - Provides detailed information on match
activities.
Authorized Agent Page - The Authorized Agent (AA) Page
must be submitted with the application, all cash requests,
and Grant Subaward Modifications. The AA page must
include a valid signature on file with Cal OES and the date.
Subrecipient Per 2 C.F.R. § 200.332, Cal OES is required to evaluate the
Grants risk of non-compliance with federal statutes, regulations,
Management and grant terms and conditions posed by each
Assessment Subrecipient of pass-through funding. The Subrecipient
Grants Management Assessment contains questions
related to a Subrecipient organization's experience in the
management of federal grant awards. It is used to
determine, and provide, an appropriate level of technical
assistance, training, and grant oversight to Subrecipients
during the subaward. The questionnaire must be
completed and returned with the Subrecipient's grant
application.
Application Indirect Cost Rate Agreement- If claiming indirect costs at
Attachments a federally-approved rate, please provide a copy of the
approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement.
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
(FFATA) Financial Disclosure - Use the FFATA Financial
Disclosure to provide information required by the Federal
Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.
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Standard The Standard Assurances list the requirements to which the
Assurances Subrecipients will be held accountable. All Applicants will
be required to submit an electronic signed FY 2024
Standard Assurances as part of their FY 2024 EMPG
application. The required Standard Assurances can be
found only in PDF format on the Cal OES website.
NOTE: Self-created Standard Assurances will not be accepted.
Program The Program Standard Assurances Addendum specifies
Standard additional requirements that Subrecipients must meet.
Assurances All Subrecipients must submit an electronic signed Program
Addendum Standard Assurances Addendum as part of the FY 2024
EMPG application. The required Program Standard
Assurances Addendum can be found only in PDF format on
the Cal OES website.
Governing Body The GBR appoints AAs (identified by the individual's name
Resolution or by a position title) to act on behalf of the governing
body and the Applicant by executing any actions
necessary for each application and subaward. All
Applicants are required to submit a copy of an approved
GBR with their application. Resolutions may be valid for up
to three grant years given the following:
• The resolution identifies the applicable grant program
(e.g., EMPG and/or HSGP);
• The resolution identifies the applicable grant years,
(e.g., FY 2023, FY 2024, FY 2025); and
• Adheres to any necessary elements required by local
protocols, rules, etc., if applicable.
Resolutions that only identify a single grant program will only be
valid for that single program. Resolutions that do not identify
applicable grant years will only be valid for the grant year in
which the resolution was submitted.
Authorized For each person or position appointed by the Governing
Agent Body, identify the individual in the AA and Contact
Information Information page of the FMFW.
All changes in AA and contact information must be
provided to Cal OES in writing. If the GBR identifies the AA
by name, a new Resolution is needed when changes are
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Authorized made. If the GBR identifies the AA by position and/or title,
Agent changes may be made by submitting a request on the
Information entity's letterhead, signed by an existing AA.
Cont.
Cal OES will not accept signatures of an AA's designee,
unless authorized by the Governing Body's resolution. A
change to an AA's designee must be submitted on
agency letterhead and signed by the AA, announcing the
change to their designee.
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Application Subrecipients must submit an electronic copy of their
Submission completed FMFW to their Grants Analyst for review no later
than fourteen calendar days before the final Application
due date. After the application is approved, all electronic
copies of the FMFW, along with the required documents
must be emailed, with original or electronic signatures, by
the application due date. During the application process, if
it is determined all allocated funds cannot be expended
by the end of the period of performance, inform your
Grants Analyst as soon as possible. The completed
application documents should be received by Cal OES no
later than the date provided in the FY 2024 EMPG Timeline,
referenced as Attachment B.
Late or Late or incomplete applications may be denied. If an
Incomplete application is incomplete, the Grants Analyst may request
Application additional information. Requests for late submission of
applications must be made in writing to the Grants Analyst
prior to the application due date. Cal OES has sole
discretion to accept or reject a late or incomplete grant
application.
EMPG Contact Subrecipient questions, comments, and correspondence
Information should be directed to:
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
ATTN: Grants Management (Building F)
Emergency Management Performance Grants Unit
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
Brittany Estep - Regions I & VI (916) 364-4622
Eman Hariri - Region II (916) 364-4689
Ronak Patel - Region III (916) 845-8124
Lauren Swearengin - Regions IV & V (916) 845-8950
Subaward Subrecipients will receive a formal notification of
Approval subaward. Subaward letters must be signed and the signed
copy be returned to Cal OES within 20 calendar days.
Once the completed application along with the signed
subaward letter is received and approved, reimbursement
of eligible subaward expenditures may be requested using
the Cal OES FMFW.
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Payment Request The EMPG is a reimbursement program. To request a cash
Process reimbursement of EMPG funds, Subrecipients must first
complete a payment request using the Cal OES FMFW,
returning it to the appropriate Grants Analyst. Subrecipients
who fail to follow the workbook instructions may experience
delays in processing the payment request.
Payments can only be made if the Subrecipient has an
approved application.
Semi-Annual All Subrecipients must report expenditures and request funds
Drawdown at least semi-annually throughout the period of
Requirements performance. Semi-annual drawdowns should occur in
March and October of each calendar year following final
approval of the subaward application, with the exception of
the final reimbursement request, which must be submitted
within twenty calendar days after the end of the period of
performance.
Modifications Post award budget and scope modifications must be
requested using the Cal OES EMPG FMFW, signed by the
Subrecipient's AA, and submitted to the Grants Analyst.
The Subrecipient may implement grant modification
activities, and incur associated expenses, only after
receiving written final approval of the modification from
Cal OES.
Subrecipients must provide a written justification with all
modification requests. The justification may be included in
the body of the e-mail transmitting the request, or a
document attached to the transmittal e-mail. Refer to
GMM 2018-17 for additional information regarding
modification requests.
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Training Training activities supported with EMPG Program funds
Requirements should align to NPG core capabilities identified in each
Subrecipient's Training and Exercise Plan. Subrecipients must
obtain a Training Feedback Number from Cal OES before
beginning any training activities. This includes project
components like travel to, materials for, or attendance in
training courses. Training Feedback Numbers should be
obtained no later than 30 days before the first day of the
training or related activities. Subrecipients must complete a
Training Request Form and submit it electronically to
Cal OES.
For more information on this or other training-related
inquiries, contact the Cal OES Training Branch at
(916) 845-8745 or Training@CalOES.ca.gov.
All EMPG-funded personnel, including M&A staff, and any
staff being used for match, must complete either the
Independent Study courses identified in the Professional
Development Series (PDS) or the National Emergency
Management Basic Academy. Final reimbursement of
personnel salaries will not be approved until all training
requirements have been met. Proof of completion of the
training requirements must be kept on file by the
Subrecipient and be made available for review upon
request. When seeking approval of non-DHS/FEMA
developed courses, course materials must be submitted with
the approval requests. Conditional approvals are not
offered.
EMPG TRAINING- PDS
IS 100 (any version), Introduction to Incident Command
System (ICS)
IS 200 (any version), ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action
Incident
IS 700 (any version), National Incident Management System,
An Introduction
IS 800 (any version), National Response Framework, An
Introduction
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Training IS 120.c An Introduction to Exercises
Requirements
Cont. IS 230.e Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS 235.c Emergency Planning
IS 240.c Leadership and Influence
IS 241 .c Decision Making and Problem Solving
IS 242.c Effective Communication
IS 244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers
EMPG TRAINING-Basic Academy
IS 100 (any version), Introduction to the Incident Command
System (ICS)
IS 700 (any version), National Incident Management System
(NIMS), An Introduction
IS 800 (any version), National Response Framework, An
Introduction
IS 230.e Fundamentals of Emergency Management
E/L101, Foundations of Emergency Management
E/L102, Science of Disaster
E/1-103, Planning Emergency Operations
E/1-104, Exercise Design
E/1-105, Public Information & Warning
In the event that any of the listed courses have been
updated and the required version is no longer available, it is
acceptable to take the updated course in place of the
listed course (i.e., since IS-120.a has been replaced with
IS-120.c, the latter may be used in the place of the original
course). The courses listed above are the minimum
accepted versions for FY 2024 EMPG.
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Training Training activities should align to a current IPP, developed
Requirements through an annual IPP Workshop. The training should help
Cont. build core capabilities and fill gaps identified in real-world
incidents and exercises. Further guidance can be found in
the HSEEP.
EMPG and non-EMPG -funded personnel may claim EMPG
funds for tuition/travel costs for EMPG eligible trainings,
provided that the purpose of the travel and training is to
accomplish the objectives of the grant.
Exercises, Subrecipients should engage stakeholders to identify long-
Improvement term training and exercise priorities. These priorities should
Plans and After address capability targets and gaps identified through a
Action Reporting Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, real-
world events, previous exercises, and national areas for
improvement identified in the NPR.
Subrecipients must report on all exercises conducted with
EMPG grant funds. An After Action Report
(AAR)/Improvement Plan (IP) or Summary Report (for
Seminars, Drills & Workshops) must be completed and
submitted to Cal OES within 90 days after the
exercise/seminar/drill/workshop is conducted.
It is acceptable to submit an Exercise Summary Report for
Seminars, drills, and Workshops in lieu of a full AAR/IP.
AAR/lps and Summary Reports should be e-mailed to:
• hseep@fema.dhs.gov
• exercise@caloes.ca.gov
• Your Grants Analyst
All EMPG-funded personnel, including M&A staff and any
staff being used for match, must participate in no less than
two exercises between July 1 , 2024, and June 30, 2026. These
exercises must align to one of the priority areas via the
Performance Reports. The Great Shakeout drop, cover, and
hold drill is ineligible for the purpose of the two exercise
requirement.
Final reimbursement of personnel salaries will not be
approved until all exercise requirements have been met.
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Exercises, Exercises used to meet this requirement during one period of
Improvement performance cannot be used to meet the requirement in
Plans and After another. Extensions to the grant do not apply to this
Action Reporting requirement or its due date. There is no specific requirement
Cont. for level of participation in the exercises and the exercises
can be of any type, provided they are related to the
subrecipient's identified long-term training and exercises
priorities. Proof of completion of the exercise requirements
must be kept on file by the Subrecipient and be made
available for review upon request.
For exercise-related issues and/or questions, email the
Cal OES Exercise Team at exercise@caloes.ca.gov.
Exercise costs will not be considered for reimbursement until
an AAR/IP is received by Cal OES.
Procurement Subrecipients must conduct procurement using documented
Standards and local government procurement procedures, or the federal
Written procurement standards found in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, whichever
Procedures are more strict. Subrecipients must also have written conflict of
interest policies governing the actions of its employees
engaged in the selection, award and administration of
contracts, including disciplinary actions for violations of such
standards.
Procurement Non-federal entities, other than states and territories, are
Documentation required to maintain and retain records sufficient to detail
the history of procurements, covering at least the rationale
for the procurement method, contract type, contractor
selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price.
For any cost to be allowable, it must be adequately
documented. Examples of the types of documents that
would meet this requirement include, but are not limited to:
• Solicitation documentation, such as requests for quotes,
invitations for bids, or requests for proposals;
• Responses to solicitations, such as quotes, bids, or
proposals;
• Pre-solicitation independent cost estimates and
Post-solicitation cost/price analyses on file for review by
federal personnel, if applicable;
• Contract documents and amendments;
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Procurement • Documents demonstrating inclusion of required contract
Documentation provisions, and
Cont. • Other documents required by federal regulations
applicable at the time the grant was awarded to the
Subrecipient.
Procurement Under 2 C.F.R. Part 200, procurement thresholds are defined as
Thresholds follows:
• Micro-purchase threshold: This is the maximum amount for
which purchases can be made without requiring competitive
quotes or formal procurement processes, provided the price is
reasonable. The micro-purchase threshold is set at $10,000.
• Simplified acquisition threshold: This sets the maximum amount
for which federal procurement procedures may be simplified.
The threshold is $250,000. For purchases at or below this
amount, subrecipients may use streamlined methods, such as
obtaining competitive price or rate quotations from an
adequate number of qualified sources. Purchases exceeding
$250,000 require more formal procurement procedures,
including sealed bids or competitive proposals.
Subrecipients must adhere to these thresholds and, in cases
of conflict between local procurement procedures and
federal requirements, must apply the more stringent
threshold.
Noncompetitive All noncompetitive procurements exceeding the simplified
Procurements acquisition threshold require Cal OES prior written approval to
be eligible for reimbursement. This method of procurement
must be approved by the local Purchasing Agent prior to
submitting a request for Cal OES approval. A copy of the
Purchasing Agent's approval must be included with the
Cal OES Request for Noncompetitive Procurement
Authorization form. Cal OES may request additional
documentation that supports the procurement effort.
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Environmental DHS/FEMA is required to ensure all activities and programs
Planning and that are funded by the agency comply with federal
Historic Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP)
Preservation regulations. Subrecipients proposing projects or activities
(including, but not limited to, training, exercises, the
installation of equipment, and construction or renovation
projects) that have the potential to impact the environment
or a historic structure must participate in the EHP review
process. EHP Screening Memos must include detailed
project information, explain the goals and objectives of the
proposed project, and include supporting documentation.
DHS/FEMA may also require that the Subrecipient provide a
confidential California Historical Resources Information
System (CHRIS) report in addition to the EHP Screening Form.
Determination on the necessity of a CHRIS report is based
upon information disclosed on the EHP Screening Form.
Grants Analysts will provide additional instructions should this
report be required.
EHP requests should be submitted to Cal OES as early as
possible. All projects/activities triggering EHP must receive
DHS/FEMA written approval prior to commencement of the
funded activity.
Updated information may be referenced in the FEMA GPD
EHP Policy Guidance.
Construction and When applying for construction activity at the time of
Renovation application, including communications towers, Subrecipients
must submit evidence of approved zoning ordinances,
architectural plans, any other locally required planning
permits, and a notice of federal interest. Additionally,
Subrecipients are required to submit a SF-424C Budget and
Budget Detail that cites the project costs. Communication
tower construction requests also require evidence that the
Federal Communications Commission's Section 106 review
process has been completed.
Subrecipients using funds for construction projects must
comply with the Davis-Bacon Act. Subrecipients must ensure
that their contractors or subcontractors for construction
projects pay workers no less than the prevailing wages for
laborers and mechanics employed on projects of a
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Construction and character like the contract work in the civil subdivision of the
Renovation Cont. state in which the work is to be performed.
Written approval for construction must be provided by
DHS/FEMA prior to the use of any EMPG funds for construction
or renovation. No construction activities (including site
preparation, utility installations, and any groundbreaking
activities) or equipment installations on existing structures,
may begin until the EHP review process is complete.
Inventory Control Subrecipients must use standardized resource management
and Property concepts for resource typing and credentialing, in addition
Management to maintaining an inventory by which to facilitate the
effective identification, dispatch, deployment, tracking and
recovery of resources.
Subrecipients must have an effective inventory
management system, to include:
• Property records that document description, serial/ID
number, fund source, title information, acquisition date,
cost, federal cost share, location, use, condition, and
ultimate disposition;
• A physical inventory conducted at least every two years;
• A control system to prevent loss, damage, and theft of
grant purchased equipment and supplies; and
• Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed
to keep the property in good condition.
Equipment When original or replacement equipment acquired under
Disposition the EMPG is no longer needed for program activities, the
Subrecipient must contact their Grants Analyst to request
disposition instructions. See 2 C.F.R. § 200.313(e).
Performance BSIR - Subrecipients must complete a BSIR each Winter and
Reporting Summer using the DHS/FEMA Grants Reporting Tool (GRT) for
the duration of the subaward period of performance or until
all grant activities are completed and the subaward is
formally closed by Cal OES. Failure to submit a BSIR could
result in subaward reduction, suspension, or termination.
Access to the BSIR may be obtained through the GRT. To
create a new account, click the link that reads, "Register for
an account" and follow the instructions provided. The
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Performance Subrecipient will be required to ensure up-to-date project
Reporting Cont. information is entered. The Project Ledger in the FMFW may
assist with the BSIR data entry process. For additional
assistance with the GIRT, contact the appropriate Grants
Analyst.
Quarterly Performance Reports - Subrecipients must prepare
and submit Performance Reports to the State for the
duration of the subaward period of performance, or until all
grant activities are completed and the subaward is formally
closed by Cal OES. The quarterly reports must include the
progress made on identified activities, as well as other
required information. Failure to submit a quarterly
Performance Report could result in subaward reduction,
suspension, or termination.
In order to ensure that mandated performance metrics and
other data required under the subaward is reported
accurately, all EMPG Performance Reports must be
submitted electronically, via email, to their Cal OES Grants
Analyst for review and vetting. Electronic documents
submitted for Cal OES review and vetting should be
submitted as soon as possible, but no later than, seven
calendar days before the identified due date(s) associated
with the Performance Report. Submission of the electronic
copy is only to occur after their Cal OES Grants Analyst's
review has concluded and the Subrecipient is directed by
their Cal OES Grants Analyst to submit the signed electronic
copy.
Extension Extensions to the initial period of performance identified in
Requests the subaward will only be considered through formal, written
requests to the Subrecipient's Grants Analyst. Upon receipt
of the extension request, Cal OES will:
1 . Verify compliance with performance reporting
requirements by confirming the Subrecipient has
submitted all necessary performance reports;
2. Confirm the Subrecipient has provided sufficient
justification for the request; and
3. If applicable, confirm the Subrecipient has demonstrated
sufficient progress in past situations where an extension
was authorized by Cal OES.
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Extension Extension requests will be granted only due to compelling
Requests Cont. legal, policy, or operational challenges, must be project
specific, and will only be considered for the following
reasons:
1 . Contractual commitments with vendors that prevent
completion of the project within the period of
performance;
2. The project must undergo a complex environmental
review which cannot be completed within this timeframe;
3. Projects are long-term by design and therefore;
acceleration would compromise core programmatic
goals; and
4. Where other special circumstances exist.
To be considered, extension requests must be received no
later than 60 days prior to the end of the Subrecipient's
period of performance and must contain specific and
compelling justifications as to why an extension is required.
All extension requests must address the following:
1 . Grant program, fiscal year, and award number;
2. Reason for delay;
3. Current status of the activity/activities;
4. Approved period of performance termination date and
new project completion date;
5. Amount of funds drawn down to date;
6. Remaining available funds, both federal and non-federal;
7. Budget outlining how remaining federal and non-federal
funds will be expended;
8. Plan for completion, including milestones and timeframes
for each milestone and the position/person responsible
for implementing the plan for completion; and
9. Certification that the activity/activities will be completed
within the extended period of performance without any
modification to the original Statement of Work.
General questions regarding extension requirements and the
Extension Request form should be directed to your Grants
Analyst. Subrecipients are expected to complete all grant-
funded personnel activity by the end of the subaward
period of performance. Indirect Cost project may not be
extended.
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Progress Reports All Subrecipients that receive Cal OES approval to extend
on Grant their FY 2024 grant subaward period of performance will be
Extensions required to submit progress reports indicating completed
and future project milestones on all extended projects.
Progress reports must be submitted electronically to their
Grants Analyst. Deadlines for the submission of progress
reports will be established at the time of extension approval.
Monitoring Cal OES Grants Monitoring actively monitors Subrecipients,
through day-to-day communications, programmatic site
visits, and desk and on-site compliance assessments. The
purpose of the compliance assessment is to ensure
Subrecipients are in compliance with applicable state and
federal regulations, grant guidelines, and programmatic
requirements. Monitoring activities may include, but are not
limited to:
• Verifying that entries recorded on the FMFW categories
are properly supported with source documentation;
• Eligibility of and support for expenditures, typically
covering two to three years of data;
• Comparing actual Subrecipient activities to those
approved in the grant application and subsequent
modifications, including the review of timesheets and
invoices as applicable;
• Procurements and contracts;
• Ensuring equipment lists are properly maintained and
physical inventories are conducted;
• Ensuring advances have been disbursed in accordance
with applicable guidelines; and
• Confirming compliance with:
o Standard Assurances, and
o Information provided on performance reports and
payment requests
NOTE: It is the responsibility of all Subrecipients that pass
down grant funds to other entities, to maintain and utilize a
formal process to monitor the grant activities of their
subawards. This requirement includes, but is not limited to,
on-site verification of grant activities, as required. It is
common for Subrecipients to receive findings in a
programmatic site visit or compliance assessment, which
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Monitoring Cont. require a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to be submitted by
Subrecipients. Those Subrecipients who fail to submit a CAP,
as required, shall have a "hold" placed on any future
reimbursements until the "finding"or an "advisory" is
resolved.
Failure to Submit Periodic reporting is required by the grant. Subrecipients who
Required Reports miss a single reporting due date may receive a letter
addressed to their Board of Supervisors informing them of the
failure to report. County OAs and tribes who fail to report
twice in a row may have subsequent awards reduced by
ten percent until timely reporting is reestablished.
Suspension/ Cal OES may suspend or terminate grant funding, in whole or
Termination in part, or other measures may be imposed for any of the
following reasons:
• Failure to submit required reports.
• Failure to expend funds in a timely manner consistent with
the grant milestones, guidance, and assurances.
• Failure to comply with the requirements or statutory
progress toward the goals or objectives of federal or state
law.
• Failure to make satisfactory progress toward the goals or
objectives set forth in the Subrecipient application.
• Failure to follow Grant Subaward requirements or Special
Conditions.
• Proposing or implementing substantial plan changes to
the extent that, if originally submitted, the application
would not have been selected for funding.
• False certification in the application or other document.
• Failure to adequately manage, monitor, or direct the
grant funding activities of their Subrecipients.
Before taking action, Cal OES will provide the Subrecipient
reasonable notice of intent to impose corrective measures
and will make every effort to informally resolve the problem.
Closeout Cal OES will close-out Subrecipient awards when it
determines all applicable administrative actions and all
required work of the federal award have been completed.
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Closeout Cont. Subawards will be closed after:
• Receiving any applicable Subrecipient Performance
Report indicating all approved work has been
completed, and all funds have been distributed;
• All funds have been requested and reimbursed, or
disencumbered;
• Completing a review to confirm the accuracy of
reported information;
• Reconciling actual costs to subawards, modifications and
payments; and
• Verifying the Subrecipient has submitted a final BSIR
showing all grant funds have been expended.
Records The records retention period is three years from the date of
Retention the Cal OES Grant Closeout letter, or until any pending
litigation, claim, or audit started before the expiration of the
three-year retention period has been resolved and final
action is taken. The Cal OES Grant Closeout Letter will notify
the Subrecipient of the start of the records retention period
for all programmatic and financial grant-related records.
Documents related to equipment purchased must be
retained for three years after it has been disposed, per
2 CFR 200.313.
For indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, or
other rate computation records, the start of the record
retention period is dependent on whether the proposal,
plan, or other computation is required to be submitted to the
federal government (or to the pass-through entity) for
negotiation purposes. See 2 C.F.R. § 200.334(f).
In order for any cost to be allowable, it must be adequately
documented per 2 C.F.R. § 200.403(a).
If the State Administrative Agency award remains open after
the Subrecipient's submission of the final BSIR, Cal OES will
complete any additional BSIR reporting required under the
award on behalf of the Subrecipient.
Closed grants may still be monitored and audited. Failure to
maintain all grant records for the required retention period could
result in a reduction of grant funds, and an invoice to return costs
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Records associated with the unsupported activities.
Retention Cont.
If documents are retained longer than the required retention
period, FEMA, the DHS Office of Inspector General, Government
Accountability Office, and pass-through entity have the right to
access these records as well. See Title 2 C.F.R § 200.334 and
200.337.
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Attachment A - FY 2024 EMPG Allocations 1 2024
Operational Area Total Award Operational Area Total Award
ALAMEDA 409,218 PLACER 196,272
ALPINE 125,205 PLUMAS 128,300
AMADOR 131,920 RIVERSIDE 548,711
BUTTE 160,713 SACRAMENTO 398,146
CALAVERAS 132,798 SAN BENITO 136,406
COLUSA 128,781 SAN BERNARDINO 504,038
CONTRA COSTA 324,355 SAN DIEGO 692,978
DEL NORTE 129,621 SAN FRANCISCO 269,472
EL DORADO 157,831 SAN JOAQUIN 261 ,559
FRESNO 300,704 SAN LUIS OBISPO 173,350
GLENN 129,975 SAN MATEO 253,134
HUMBOLDT 148,285 SANTA BARBARA 201,528
IMPERIAL 156,176 SANTA CLARA 452,624
INYO 128,282 SANTA CRUZ 170,520
KERN 282,635 SHASTA 156,169
KINGS 151,232 SIERRA 125,555
LAKE 136,604 SISKIYOU 132,565
LASSEN 129,912 SOLANO 202,082
LOS ANGELES 1,820,586 SONOMA 208,062
MADERA 152,472 STANISLAUS 219,833
MARIN 168,940 SUTTER 142,188
MARIPOSA 127,942 TEHAMA 136,165
MENDOCINO 140,488 TRINITY 127,768
MERCED 174,565 TULARE 207,522
MODOC 126,481 TUOLUMNE 134,483
MONO 127,286 VENTURA 268,421
MONTEREY 199,757 YOLO 163,369
NAPA 148,388 YUBA 139,361
NEVADA 142,496 TRIBAL NATIONS 188,021
ORANGE 669,946
Total 14,202,196
Attachment B - FY 2024 EMPG Timeline 1 2024
DHS Announcement of FY 2024 EMPG NOFO April 16, 2024
Cal OES Application due to DHS June 24, 2024
Subrecipient period of performance begins July 1, 2024
DHS/FEMA Award to California September 25, 2024
Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) due September 30, 2024
Notification of Subrecipient Award October 28, 2024
Subrecipient Workshops October 2024
FY 2024 California Supplement release January 2025
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance October 14, 2024
Report for the period of 7/1/2024- 9/30/2024
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance January 14, 2025
Report for the period of 7/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Subrecipient Final Applications due to Cal OES February 10, 2025
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance April 14, 2025
Report for the period of 7/1/2023 - 3/31/2025
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance July 14, 2025
Report for the period of 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance October 14, 2025
Report for the period of 7/1/2024- 9/30/2025
All FY 2024 EMPG EHP-related documents must December 31 , 2025
be received by Grants Analyst
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance January 14, 2026
Report for the period of 7/1/2024- 12/31/2025
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance April 14, 2026
Report for the period of 7/1/2023 - 3/31/2026
Subrecipient period of performance ends June 30, 2026
Submission of the FY 2024 EMPG Performance July 14, 2026
Report for the period of 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026
Final Request for Reimbursement due Within 20 calendar days of
the subaward expiration date
Cal OES's period of performance ends September 30, 2026
Attachment C — FY 2024 EMPG Program Checklist 1 2024
Subrecipient: County of Fresno FIPS#: 019-00000
Grants Analyst: Sarah Villa
Financial Management Forms Workbook:
Grant Subaward Face Sheet
Authorized Agent and Contact Tab
Project Ledger Tab
Planning Tab
Organization Tab
Equipment Tab
Training Tab
Exercise Tab
Management and Administration Tab
Indirect Cost Tab
Consultant-Contractor Tab
Personnel Tab
Match Tab
Indirect Cost Rate Summary (If Applicable)
Authorized Agent Sheet
Required Documents:
Counter-signed Award Letter
N/A EHP Screening Form (If Applicable)
FFATA Financial Disclosure
Governing Body Resolution
Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment form
2024 EMPG Standard Assurances
Program Standard Assurances Addendum
N/A Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (If Applicable)
Application/Agreement Between the County of Fresno and California
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES)
Name: FY 2024 Cal OES Emergency Management Performance Grant
Application/Agreement
Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
Organization #: 56204606
Revenue Account #: 4380