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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20091027RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 2009 RECOVERY APPLICATION FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with the 2009 Recovery Application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Coroner's Office, to the Colorado Division of Justice, commencing upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for the 2009 Recovery Application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Coroner's Office, to the Colorado Division of Justice, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of April, A.D., 2009. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to t BY: Deputy Cle APPRQVSA AS to the Board ounty orney Date of signature. David E. Long BOARD OF COUs COMMISSIONERS WELD C9UN ' ' OLORADO William F. Garcia, Chair D.uglas "ademach r, C T Se , P. Conway art a Kirkmeyer ro-Tem 2009-1027 CO0002 os//q/O7 OFFICE OF THE CORONER/MEDICAL EXAMINER Patrick C. Allen, M.D., Coroner/Medical Examiner 905 10th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Website: www.co.weld.co.us Phone: 970-392-4545 Fax: 970-392-4546 Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Re: OAJAA-2009 Justice Assistance Grant Application Attention: Kenya Lyons Division of Criminal Justice 700 Kipling Street, Ste. 1000 Denver, Colorado 80215 Greetings, Attached please find our 2009 JAG application. Pursuant to your instructions you will find the original and three copies of the complete application with certifications, 20 -copies application body (Parts I -IV) and the full application on compact disk. The office of the Weld County Coroner/Medical Examiner is a separate and independent law enforcement agency responsible for investigating deaths under circumstances outlined in Colorado Revised Statue 10-10-606 including tragedies caused by thermal, chemical and radiation injury; disease which may be a hazardous of contagious public health risk; those deaths stemming from a natural disaster; and mass fatality disasters. Our medicolegal investigators work closely with law enforcement, the health department, local hospitals and many federal, state and local agencies in an ongoing 24/7 coverage basis. The appointed Coroner/Medical Examiner, Patrick C. Allen, MD is board certified in Anatomical, Clinical and in Forensic Pathology. Our staff includes an Medical Doctor Deputy Coroner, a Chief Deputy Coroner, and 4 -full time investigators. The duties of the Coroner Medical Examiner are outlined in Colorado Revised Statues 30-10-601 through 30-10-622 and include responding to the death scene and to all other associated locations of injury prior to the death. The Coroner and ec9- /0x'7 his deputies assist in search and recovery. They will take legal jurisdiction of the bodies and articles immediately surrounding the body. The bodies transported from the scene and delivered to the Medical Examiner for autopsy. After further investigation, a detailed report is issued regarding each death. In case of multiple scenes and mass fatality the Coroner and his staff will fall under the Incident Command Structure and the National Incident Management System. In addition to search and recover of bodies and body parts, the Coroner will maintain communication with his staff, DEMORT, The Family Assistance Center, the Incident Commander and Public Information Officer, and with assisting volunteer agencies as well as with families awaiting death notification. The communications technology supported by this grant would promote the working partnership between federal, state, and our local government. Sincerely, Mark Var., F= ow -AB i DI Chief Deputy Coroner Weld County Coroner/Medical Examiner Attachments: OAJAA - 2009 Grant Application Certifications JAG- Recovery COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - 2009 RECOVERY APPLICATION SECTION I - APPLICANT INFORMATION STATE USE ONLY App #: Grant #: Award: PROJECT TITLE: Communications — portable radios APPLICANT AGENCY: Weld County Coroner / Medical Examiner Address 905 10th Avenue City, ZIP Greeley 80631 Contact Name M. Ward E-mail mward@co.weld.co.us Telephone 970-392-4545 FAX 970-392-4545 Type of government (check one): ['State ■ City/Town @ County • Indian Tribe • District Attorney Federal Employer ID Number Has Contractor ■ applicant agency registered Registration Yes (CCR attached) (CCR) • with the Central database? No DUNS Number REQUESTED JAG AMOUNT: $14,984.60 PROJECT DURATION: TOTAL PROJECT COST: $14,984.60 FROM: 5/1/2009 TO: 4/31/2010 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Limit to space provided): Provide for communication of deputy coroner's as they work in mass fatality operations, and deaths with multiple scenes. PROGRAM AREA: (check one) ■ Law Enforcement 0 Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs — Including Drug Task Forces 0 Planning, Evaluation, Technology Improvement • Prevention and • Prosecution and Court • Corrections and Community Programs Corrections Programs Education Programs 0 Crime Victims & Witness Protection PRIOR JAG FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT: ❑ Yes, most recent grant # Z No, NEW project. DID YOU APPLY FOR 2009 JAG FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT? ❑ Yes, same project ❑ No, NEW project ❑ Yes, same project but with some modifications in ❑ Goals/Objectives and/or ❑ Budget IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: Office of the Weld County Coroner / Medical Examiner Address 905 10th Avenue City, ZIP Greeley 80631 Contact Name Mark Ward E-mail mward@co.weld.co.us Telephone 970-392-45454 FAX 970-392-4546 SERVICE AREA: U. S. Congressional District(s): ❑t 02 03 04 05 06 07 ❑Statewide Judicial District(s) (Identify by District Number): 19th Judicial District Cities and Counties: (List primary cities and counties to be served) Dacono, Eaton, Erie, Evans, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Greeley, Johnstown, Milliken, and Windsor Age of Target Population (check all that apply): ®All 00-12 ❑ 13-17 ❑ 18-24 Dover 25 1 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery applica SECTION II - PROJECT SUMMARY (Refer to Instructions) 1. PROBLEM STATEMENT (Limit —1 Y: pages) What is the problem that the project will be addressing? Briefly describe the statistics and/or information gathered to illustrate the problem. Use local data when possible. Weld County is an area of approximately 4,000 square miles with an approximate population of 280,000 located in 31 towns and cities. There are 22 fire districts, two major railway lines, 664 miles of paved roadwa including 2 interstate highways, and four other major highways in addition to 2480 miles of unpaved roadways. The Weld County Emergency Operations Plan cites the following anticipate emergencies and disasters based on our unique geography: Flooding / Dam failure (there are 24 Class I / Class II dams in Weld County); blizzard and winter storms; tornados (averaging 5 per year, and a recent highly destructive tornado that stuck struck highly populated Windsor, CO); grassland fires; and hazardous materials incidents. Like all communities, we must be prepared to handle criminal / tenor events, stadium and building structure fires and collapse, endemic or pandemic illness, civil disturbances and civil unrest. The coroner is the lead agency in morgue and mass fatality operations. Current coroner communications is primarily by cellular telephone and supported by pagers, vehicle mounter radios (in 2 of 3 vehicles), and one portable 800mhz (five were requested through the county emergency management group, and one was provided). The current communications leave us vulnerable in personal safety. With 24/7 operations, a single investigatc frequently delivers death notification and travels to interviews. There are frequent highly emotional encounters and sometimes these emotional family members, impaired by drugs or alcohol become quite angr and there is no "single touch" emergency distress feature currently available to us. While the truck mounted radios are helpful, our investigators are away from their vehicle while conducting most of their duties. When away from our vehicles we have no radio communications. In many cases, there i considerable area noise at the death scene that makes it impossible to hear incoming cellular calls. The current communications leave us unable to readily fulfill our role in a dynamic emergency or disaster situation within the Incident Command structure. The remote areas of Weld County make cellular phone service unreliable or unavailable. Furthcainore, in the event of a regional emergency or disaster cellular telephone communications transmissions become overburdened and unusable. When it is needed the most, within the first 24-36 hours of an emergency our office will does not currently have inter or intra-agency effective communication capability. 2. PROJECT PLAN (Limit — 3 1/2 pages. This section includes goals & objectives) A. Describe the plan to accomplish your project's goals and objectives. Identify the timeline and milestones needed for completion. Include a discussion of project resources and responsible parties. Our plan is to provide portable radio communication to each of our assigned investigators in order to provide 2 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery applica for their personal safety and to enable effective communication within the coroner office and with other agencies in an emergency and under the Incident Command Structure. B. Goals & Objectives: Concrete objectives should be defined for the project that are time framed and have measurable outcomes/outputs. These are the elements against which your project will be evaluated. GOAL 1: Provide for the personal safety of investigators OUTPUT/OUTCOME MEASURE & TIME FRAME OBJECTIVE 1.1: Provide for single -touch distress notification to the communications dispatch center. Investigator safety — immediate upon provision of this equipment OBJECTIVE 1.2: Provide an alternative to unreliable cellular communications in an emergency. Investigator safety — immediate upon provision of this equipment OBJECTIVE 1.3: GOAL 2: Provide for reliable communication OUTPUT/OUTCOME MEASURE & TIME FRAME OBJECTIVE 2.1: Provide for communication between coroner staff investigators cooperating in a death investigation Continuous communications with investigators — immediate upon provision of this equipment OBJECTIVE 2.2: Provide an alternative to unreliable cellular communications in an emergency. Continuous communications with investigators — immediate upon provision of this equipment OBJECTIVE 2.3: Provide for communication between coroner investigators and other agencies Continuous communications with investigators — immediate upon provision of this equipment GOAL 3 OUTPUT/OUTCOME MEASURE & TIME FRAME OBJECTIVE 3.1: OBJECTIVE 3.2: OBJECTIVE 3.3: GOAL OUTPUT/OUTCOME MEASURE & TIME FRAME OBJECTIVE 4.1: OBJECTIVE 4.2: OBJECTIVE 4.3: GOAL 5 OUTPUT/OUTCOME MEASURE & TIME FRAME OBJECTIVE 5.1: 3 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery applica OBJECTIVE 5.2: OBJECTIVE 5.3: 3. JAG RECOVERY GOALS (Limit '% page) Complete the Table below and describe how proposed project will support the stated purposes of th Recovery Act which include in part to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery. (Lim % page) This project will not create jobs, prevent elimination of current employees, or reinstate previously dismiss( employees. Proposed Project Impact on Job Creation/Elimination/Reinstatement # positions FTE 1) Unduplicated number of new jobs to be created from JAG Recovery funds 0 2) Unduplicated number of jobs to be prevented from being eliminated with JAG Recovery funds 0 3) Unduplicated number of jobs eliminated within last 12 months to be reinstated with JAG Recovery funding 0 4. PROJECT EVALUATION (Limit - 1 page) A. How will project success be determined? How will it be measured? How will the results be analyzed? Describe the impact of the project and its affect on other agencies and organizations. Note: Specific performance measures may be required for each grant program area when required by federal grant guidelines. The provision of this communication equipment will provide self-evident accomplishment of the stated goals. Furthermore the department will be able to preserve its current budget needs and therefore minimize the impact of cost of this necessary technology on the greater county budget and the community as a whole. B. Will research be conducted as part of this project? x NO ❑ YES If yes, check the type of research proposed: ❑ The planned research/evaluation activities do not involve the collection of information identifiable to private persons. ❑ The planned research/evaluation activities involve the collection of information identifiable to private persons. If the second box is checked, describe the procedures that will be put in place to ensure administrative and physical security of identifiable data and to preserve anonymity of private persons to whom information relates (Limit'' 'A page). 4 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery applica SECTION III - REPORTING 1. Explain in detail how your agency will collect and provide to the Division of Criminal Justice tt required data within the required time frame (within 5 days of a quarter end date). (Limit 1/2 page) Our department will notify the Division of Criminal Justice in writing each quarter of our progress obtaining portable communication radios and when they are provided to individual investigators. Section IV- COLLABORATION (See Application Instructions) 1. Other Agencies and Organizations (Limit to 1 page) A. Describe the collaborative efforts/planning that have already occurred. B. Identify other agencies, organizations, and planning groups that will be included in the planning and implementation of this project. Our department has received training on the 800 mhz radios that are currently mounted in 2 of our 3 vehicles. Individual call -signs have been issued to investigators for that purpose. Investigators had received orientation on proper and improper use of communications equipment, and have received orientation on police codes, and radio protocol. We continue to work with law enforcement agencies within the county, the office of emergency planning, and adjoining county coroner departments in our day-to-day and emergency communications planning. Our Central Communications Center is aware of and supports this request. SECTION V - CONTINUATION APPLICANTS (See Application Instructions) FOR CONTINUATION APPLICATIONS (PROJECTS) ONLY. 1. Project Changes (Limit —1/2 page) Describe significant project changes (programmatic and/or budgetary) in the new grant application. 2. Plans for future funding (Limit —1/2 page) Briefly describe the plan for reducing reliance on federal funding and how the project will be wholly (or partially) funded at the end of the JAG Recovery funding period. 3. Evaluation of past progress (Limit - 1 page) Address the extent to which each of the project's goals and/or objectives were met, with supporting data included. If a specific objective was not achieved, or only partially achieved, provide an explanation. 5 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application SECTION VI - BUDGET 1. BUDGET TABLE: Please refer to application instructions for more detail on completing the budget tables. A. PERSONNEL- Year One (1) FP 11 fume u Salary (2) F age Benefit Cost Sub -Total (4) % to be paid by grant funds TOTAL + = X % $ + = X % $ + = X % $ + = X % $ + = X % $ None TOTAL PERSONNEL COST to be charged to this grant- Year 1 $� A. PERSONNEL- Year Two (1) nnual FuAll rime Salary (2) Annual Benefit Cost (3) Sub-Total (4) % to be paid by grant funds TOTAL + = X % $ + = X % $ + = X % $ + = X % $ + = X % $ TOTAL PERSONNEL COST to be charged to this grant- Year None $1 B. SUPPLIES AND OPERATING- Year One TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OPERATING COST to be charged to this grant- Year 1 None $ 6 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application B. SUPPLIES AND OPERATING- Year Two TOTAL $ $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OPERATING COST to be charged to this grant- Year 2 None $ C. TRAVEL- Year One (Designate specifically in -state and out-of-state travel.) TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL TRAVEL COST to be charged to this grant- Year 1 None $ C. TRAVEL- Year Two (Designate specifically in -state and out-of-state travel.) TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL TRAVEL COST to be charged to this grant- Year 2 None $ D. EQUIPMENT- Year One (Items costing $5,000 or more - see Instruction Manual) TOTAL 4 portable radios with necessary peripherals and battery chargers $14, 984.60 $ $ TOTAL EQUIPMENT COST to be charged to this grant- Year 1 $14, 984.60 7 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application D. EQUIPMENT- Year Two (Items costing $5,000 or more - see Instruction Manual) TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL EQUIPMENT COST to be charged to this grant- Year 2 None $ $14, 984.60 E. CONTRACTED, CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES- Year One TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL CONTRACTED CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COST to be charged to this grant- Year 1 None $ E. CONTRACTED, CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES- Year Two TOTAL $ $ $ TOTAL CONTRACTED, CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COST{ TO BE CHARGED TO THIS GRANT- Year 2I None $ F. CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS -Year One TOTAL $ $ TOTAL CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS COSTS to be charged to this grant- Year 1 $ None 8 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application F. CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS -Year Two TOTAL TOTAL CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS COSTS to be charged to this grant- Year None $ 2. BUDGET NARRATIVE: Refer to instructions. Follow the same categories and line items as in the Budget Summary. YOU MUST INCLUDE A COST CALCULATION AS THE BASIS FOR YOUR BUDGETED AMOUNTS. (Limit - three pages) The anticipated length of funding for this project is a one-time purchase that will occur shortly after receiving funds. The requested specified type of equipment is consistent with the county sheriff's office and other local law enforcement agencies. The local supplier for area law enforcement — a Motorola radio sales and service outlet, agrees that the requested equipment is consistent and compatible with other law enforcement agencies. The budget figures specified here were provided by the local Motorola radio outlet. Our county government constantly faces the challenge of limited resources. The provision of this requested equipment will fill-in the shortfall of previously requested communications equipment that was reduced from the 5 requested to 1 provided. The requested equipment will have an anticipated life of over 3 -years. The requested radios are essential for providing for the safety and communications needs of our death investigators. 9 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application 3. TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING: Will this project BE FUNDED using ADDITIONAL FUNDS other than those provided from this grant? YES / NO If yes, list the type and approximate amount of other funding that will be used to support this project. Fund Type/Describe Amount Federal None Direct Federal JAG Award* (see below) None State None County Government 25% $3,746.15 Municipal Government None Private None Other - specify None TOTAL $3,746.15 *Certain jurisdictions (cities and counties) are eligible to receive JAG funds directly from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. If your jurisdiction is eligible to receive JAG funds directly from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, please specify the amount of those funds devoted to this project. 10 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application 4. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Please complete the items below. A. Has a copy of your last independent audit or financial review been previously submitted to DCJ? YES / X_ NO. If YES, to which program? If audit last provided to DCJ is older than one year, include one copy of the most recent audit or financial review, including any management report or other auditor comments in the appendix. Also, if there were findings, please attach the audit resolutions and/or corrective action plan. B. Does your agency expend over $500,000 from combined federal sources in a year? YES / NO If YES, attach a copy of the A-133 audit, including audit resolutions and/or corrective action plan. C. Please respond to the following questions about whether your accounting system meets the criteria for managing federal grant funds. (These questions cover areas that will be monitored by DCJ staff during site visits or through other reporting mechanisms. They are not intended to be all inclusive and do not substitute for the agency's responsibility to meet all federal and state requirements for these grant funds.) Please note that DCJ will be requesting supporting documentation for ALL reported Recovery grant expenditures to ensure that the figures reported on the lA quarterly financial report are supported by allowable and verifiable financial transactions. O YES • NO Does your accounting system separate ALL revenues and expenditures by funding source? AYES ■NO Does your system track revenues and expenditures for each grant award separately through a sub - ledger system? AYES ■NO Does your system allow expenditures to be classified by the broad budget categories listed in the approved budget in your grant, i.e. Personnel, Supplies and Operating, Travel, Equipment and Professional Services? A YES ■ NO Do you reconcile sub -ledgers to your general ledger at least monthly? A YES •NO Do you mark your invoices with the grant number? O YES ■NO Do you maintain time sheets, signed by the employee and supervisor for each employee paid by DCJ grant funds? A YES ONO Do you have written financial policies and procedures in place? O YES ■NO Do you have accounting internal controls in place, such as separation of duties, two signatures on certain checks, reconciliations or other reviews? For Continuation Applicants only. • YES • NO Do you use your accounting system data to prepare your quarterly financial reports for DCJ? • YES ■ NO Do you reconcile your accounting system data with your quarterly financial reports for DCJ? If you answered "No" to any questions above, please provide an explanation on an inserted page referencing Section V Item #4. 11 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice 2009 JAG Recovery application 5. CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ® By signing this application, the Weld County Coroner / Medical Examiner certifies that it can meet the reporting requirements for the JAG Recovery Act funds which includes all required program and financial reports to be submitted to the Division of Criminal Justice within 5 calendar days after the end of the calendar quarter (October 5, January 5, April 5 and July 5). More comprehensive quarterly reports noting progress on project -specific goals and objectives as well as financial reports will be due within 30 calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter (October 30, January 30, April 30, and July 30) and within 45 days calendar days after the end of the grant period. The following personnel will be responsible for ensuring that the reporting data is submitted to the Division of Criminal Justice on time: The primary person is: Mark Ward. The secondary person is: Christopher Robillard. CERTIFICATION OF JOB RETENTION By signing this application, the Weld County Coroner / Medical Examiner certifies that these federal funds are not replacing State or local funding. Check one or both below: ❑ This grant application is requesting funds for a position(s) that would otherwise be eliminated. This position title(s) is . The current/previous source of funding for this position is/was and the funding is being eliminated because . Documentation is attached as to the loss of funding (see application instructions for examples). ❑ This grant application is requesting funds for a newly created position(s). The position title is: 12 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice -2009 JAG Recovery applicati< APPENDIX A- MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE (See Application Instructions) 1. Project Priorities. Rank the project's top 3 priorities from the following with a "1" as first priority to a "3" as third priority: Distribution Violent Crime Gang Activity Street Sales Importation Transportation Financial Backing Money Laundering Possession Crop Cultivation Manufacturing Official Corruption Diversion Other (list) 2. Agency Participation. The chief executive of ALL participating agencies or units of local government, by his/her signature hereby agrees, "There is a reasonable agreement and concurrence by political subdivisions or units of governmenl to participate in this project." If the agency is a participant (part of the MOU) mark with a P after Agency Type. If the agency is a collaborating agency only, (not part of the MOU) mark with a C after Agency Type. Participating Agency Name of Authorized Official Agency Type* Signature of Authorized Representative Date * See instructions for further information JAG Appendix A Page 1 (For use by Multi -Jurisdictional Drug Task Force grant applicants only) Colorado Division of Criminal Justice -2009 JAG Recovery applicatic APPENDIX A- MULTI JURISDICTIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE (page 2) 3. Asset Forfeitures. Please answer the following questions: a. How are asset forfeiture funds distributed? (Check all that apply) _ Project. Indicate percentage of forfeiture given: _ District Attorney's Office. Indicate percentage of forfeiture given: Home agencies of participating Drug Task Force members. Indicate how amount given to home agency is determined: Other agencies assisting with investigation. Indicate how amount given to other agency(ies) is determined: Other, please specify: b. How are asset forfeiture funds expended? (Check all that apply) _ Project expenses as cash match for continuation projects Project expenses not as cash match Non -project expenses 4. Drug Task Force Organizational Chart. Please attach a current organizational chart for the Drug Task Force. JAG Appendix A Page 2 (For use by Multi -Jurisdictional Drug Task Force grant applicants only) Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application CHECK BELOW TO INDICATE WHICH CATEGORY BEST DESCRIBES YOUR AGENCY: Inter -Governmental Grant Grant to a Colorado State Agency (Section A does not apply) Grant to a Unit of Local Government, Tribal Government, or Special District. Grant to a Non -Profit, Private Organization (Non -Governmental) SECTION VI - CERTIFICATIONS The applicant certifies by signing that the project described in this application meets all the requirements of the applicable governing legislation as indicated below; that all information contained in the application is correct; that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies; and, that the applicant will read, understand and comply with all provisions of the governing legislation and all other applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established. The applicant further understands and agrees that any subgrant award received as a result of this application shall be subject additionally to the grant conditions set forth in the Statement of Grant Award, and in the current applicable Administrative Guide of the Division of Criminal Justice. GOVERNING LEGISLATION FOR THIS GRANT PROGRAM - Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. From the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, under federal statutory authority Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., as amended, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), and under applicable program rules and regulations established by said federal program office. A. STANDARD STATE SPECIAL PROVISIONS Revised 1-1-09 1. CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL. CRS 24-30-202 (1) This subgrant award shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee. 2. FUND AVAILABILITY. CRS 24-30-202 (5.5) Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. 3. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY. No term or condition of this subgrant shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101, et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§1346(b) and 2671 , et seq. as applicable now or hereafter amended. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. (THIS PROVISION IS NOT APPLICABLE TO GRANTS TO COLORADO STATE AGENCIES): THE SUBGRANTEE AGENCY SHALL PERFORM THE DUTIES FUNDED UNDER THIS GRANT AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE. NEITHER THE SUBGRANTEE AGENCY NOR ANY AGENT, SUB -CONTRACTOR, OR EMPLOYEE OF THE SUBGRANTEE AGENCY SHALL BE OR SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE BY VIRTUE OF THIS SUBGRANT. SUBGRANTEE AGENCY SHALL PAY WHEN DUE ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND INCOME TAX AND LOCAL HEAD TAX ON ANY MONIES PAID PURSUANT TO THIS GRANT. SUBGRANTEE AGENCY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SUBGRANTEE AGENCY AND ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS UNLESS THE SUBGRANTEE AGENCY OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDES SUCH COVERAGE AND THAT THE STATE DOES NOT PAY FOR OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE SUCH COVERAGE. SUBGRANTEE AGENCY SHALL NOT HAVE AUTHORIZATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO BIND THE STATE TO ANY AGREEMENTS, LIABILITY, OR UNDERSTANDING EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. IF THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR ANY PERSONAL SERVICES, SUBGRANTEE AGENCY SHALL PROVIDE AND KEEP IN FORCE WORKERS COMPENSATION (AND SHOW PROOF OF SUCH INSURANCE) AND UNEMPLOYMENT JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 1 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED BY LAW AND SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ACTS OF ITS EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT SUB -CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS. 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Subgrantee Agency shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices. 6. CHOICE OF LAW. Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this subgrant. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference, which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. Any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other Special Provision in whole or in part shall not be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law, whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this subgrant, to the extent capable of execution. 7. BINDING ARBITRATION PROHIBITED. The State of Colorado does not agree to binding arbitration by any extra judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this subgrant award or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void. 8. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. (Governor's Executive Order D 002 00) State or other public funds payable under this subgrant shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. The Subgrantee Agency hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this subgrant and any extensions, the Subgrantee Agency has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that the Subgrantee Agency is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or equity or under this Subgrant, including, without limitation, immediate termination of the Subgrant and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. 9. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST CRS H24-18-201 & CRS 24-50-507. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this subgrant award. The Subgrantee Agency has not interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of Subgrantee Agency's services and Subgrantee Agency shall not employ any person having such known interests. 10. VENDOR OFFSET. CRS §§24-30-202 (1) & CRS 24-30-202.4 [Not applicable to intergovernmental grants] Subject to CRS §24-30-202.4 (3.5), the State Controller may withhold payment under the State's vendor offset intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for: (a) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (b) unpaid balance of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in CRS §39-21-101, et seq.; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action. 11. FEDERAL FUNDING. This subgrant is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof. 12. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. CRS §8-17.5-101. [Not Applicable to agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services or fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental agreements, or information technology services or products and services] The Subgrantee Agency certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under this subgrant and will confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the United States to perform work under this subgrant through participation in the E -Verify Program or the Department program established pursuant to CRS §8- 17.5-102(5)(c), the Subgrantee Agency shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this subgrant or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the Subgrantee Agency that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this subgrant. The Subgrantee Agency (a) shall not use E -Verify Program or Department program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this subgrant is being performed, (b) shall notify the subcontractor and the contracting State agency within three days if the Subgrantee Agency has actual knowledge that a subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 2 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application this subgrant, (c) shall terminate the subgrant if a subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the notice, and (d) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation, undertaken pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5), by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. If the Subgrantee Agency participates in the Department program, the Subgrantee Agency shall deliver to the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that the Subgrantee Agency has examined the legal work status of such employee, and comply with all of the other requirements of the Department program. If the Subgrantee Agency fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or CRS §8-17.5-101 et seq., the contracting State agency, Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision may terminate this subgrant for breach and, if so terminated, the Subgrantee Agency shall be liable for damages. 13. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. CRS §24-76.5-101. Subgrantee Agency, if a natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that he or she (a) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b) shall comply with the provisions of CRS §24-76.5-101 et seq., and (c) has produced one form of identification required by CRS §24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this subgrant. B. GRANT REQUIREMENTS 1. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT a. The Subgrantee assures that fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, evaluation procedures and such records as necessary will be maintained to assure adequate internal fiscal controls, proper financial management, efficient disbursement of funds received, and maintenance of required source documentation for all costs incurred. These principles must be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. b. All expenditures must be supported by appropriate source documentation. Only actual, approved, allowable expenditures will be permitted. c. The Subgrantee assures that it will comply with the provisions of the current applicable Administrative Guide of the Division of Criminal Justice which is hereby incorporated by reference. However, such a guide cannot cover every foreseeable contingency, and the Subgrantee is ultimately responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. 2. PAYMENT & REPORTING a. The Division of Criminal Justice will pay the Subgrantee the reasonable and allowable costs of performance, in accordance with current Colorado State Fiscal Rules, not to exceed the amount specified herein as the Total Award Amount. b. The Division's requirements for invoice, advance payments, and cost reporting submissions are contained in the DCJ Form 3 - Cash Request Procedures, and DCJ Form 1-A - Subgrant Financial Report, which are hereby incorporated by reference. c. Advance payments cannot exceed 30 -day operating expenses. d. The Subgrantee assures that it shall maintain data and information to provide accurate quarterly program and financial reports to the Division. Said reports shall be provided in such form, at such times, and containing such data and information as the Division of Criminal Justice reasonably requires to administer the program. e. The Subgrantee assures that quarterly financial and narrative reports shall be submitted within 30 days of the end of each calendar quarter and shall be current and actual. f. The Subgrantee further assures that final financial and narrative reports shall be submitted on the forms provided by the Division of Criminal Justice within 45 days of the end date of the subgrant. g. The Division reserves the right to make and authorize modifications, adjustments, and/or revisions to the Grant Award for the purpose of making changes in budget categories, extensions of grant award dates, changes in goals and objectives, and other modifications which do not change the total amount of the Grant Award. The Division's requirements for such grant adjustments are contained in the procedures for DCJ Forms 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D, which are hereby incorporated by reference. h. The Division may withhold payment in the event the Subgrantee fails to comply with conditions and certifications contained in this grant award. 3. PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS a. The Subgrantee assures that open, competitive procurement procedures will be followed for all purchases under the grant. All contracts for professional services, of any amount, and equipment purchases over five thousand dollars (per item, with a useful life of at least one year) must receive prior approval by the Division of Criminal Justice. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 3 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application b. The Subgrantee assures that no contract or agreement will be made for execution of project activities or provisions of services (other than purchase of supplies or standard commercial or maintenance services) that is not incorporated in the approved application or approved in advance by the Division of Criminal Justice. c. The Subgrantee assures that contractors/vendors who assist the Subgrantee to develop specifications, requirements, statements of work and/or Request For Proposal for a proposed procurement shall be excluded from bidding or submitting a proposal to compete for the award of such procurement. d. The Subgrantee assures that where activities supported by this subgrant produce any discovery or invention, original computer programs, writing, sound recordings, pictorial reproductions, drawing or other graphical representation and works of any similar nature, the following requirements apply: i. The Division of Criminal Justice has the right to use, duplicate and disclose, the above material in whole or in part in any manner for any purpose whatsoever and authorize others to do so. ii. If the material or invention is copyrightable, the Subgrantee may copyright such, but the Division of Criminal Justice reserves a perpetual, royalty -free, non-exclusive and irreversible license to practice, reproduce, publish and use such materials in whole or in part, and authorize others to do so. iii. When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other published documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with these grant funds, all Subgrantees must clearly: a) State the percentage of the total cost of the program or project, which will be financed with this grant money; b) State the dollar amount of state or federal funds for the project or program; c) Use the phrase -"This project was supported by grant # , issued by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice." e. The Subgrantee may not assign its rights or duties under this grant without the prior written consent of the Division of Criminal Justice. 4. AUDIT, RECORD -KEEPING, AND MONITORING/INSPECTION a. The Subgrantee assures that it will procure an audit or financial review, incorporating this subgrant, by an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed to practice in Colorado. If the agency expends more than $500,000 per year in combined federal funds, a Single Audit must be conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 (Audits of States, Local Governments, and non-profit organizations). If the agency expends less than $500,000 per year in combined federal funds, the following policy applies: Agencies with total annual revenue from all sources of $200,000 or more shall procure a financial audit; a financial review shall not be sufficient to meet this requirement. Agencies with total annual revenue of less than $200,000 shall procure either a financial review or financial audit. i. At such time as the audit or financial review is completed, ONE COPY OF THE REPORT, INCLUDING THE CORRESPONDING MANAGEMENT LETTER, MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE for clearance. The audit or financial review incorporating this subgrant must be completed and received within 12 months of the end of the fiscal years that includes the end date of the grant. ii. The Subgrantee accepts responsibility for the costs of a financial program audit to be performed by the Department of Public Safety in the event that the audit report or financial review: a) does not meet the applicable A-133 or DCJ standards; b) is not submitted in a timely manner; or, c) does not provide an audit response plan with corresponding corrections made sufficient to satisfy any audit findings. b. The Subgrantee assures that: i. It will retain all project records, as will facilitate an effective audit, for seven years after the end of the state fiscal year that includes the end date of the grant. (For example if the grant ended 9/30/2001, the state FY would be July 1, 2001 -June 30, 2002. The files could be destroyed after 6/30/2009); except, ii. If an audit is in progress and/or the findings of a completed audit have not been resolved satisfactorily, then records must be retained beyond the seven-year period until such issues are resolved. c. The Subgrantee assures that it will keep copies of all documents, correspondence, and required receipts related to this subgrant in a separate file bearing the project title and grant number. d. The Division may periodically request submission of supporting financial and programmatic documentation, subcontracts, general and sub -ledgers for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the grant award via desk review, or in preparation for an on -site monitoring visit. Routine or special on -site visits may be conducted at the subgrant agency, and at the location of any collaborating entities, for the same purpose. Subgrantees will be notified in advance of any on -site monitoring visit. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 4 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application e. The Subgrantee assures that the Division of Criminal Justice, Colorado Department of Public Safety, shall have access for purposes of monitoring, audit and examinations to any bonds, documents, papers and records of the Subgrantee and to relevant books and records of subcontractors of the Subgrantee. It is the responsibility of the Subgrantee to notify any of its project collaborators and subcontractors of these provisions. f. The Subgrantee assures that signatories of the application and subgrant award and personnel employed through this subgrant will appear when requested at any administrative hearing, monitoring site visit, conference or meeting conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice. 5. COLORADO VICTIM RIGHTS ACT The Subgrantee assures that the application signatories, all staff and all volunteers assigned to the funded project have read and understand the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to § 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S., and the services delineated pursuant to §§ 24-4.1-303 and 24-4.1-304 C.R.S., commonly known as the Victim Rights Act, and enabling legislation. 6. TERMINATION or REDUCTION IN GRANT AWARD The Division will monitor the performance of the Subgrantee against goals and performance standards required herein. The Division will provide reasonable technical assistance to the Subgrantee concerning project goals, performance standards and subgrant requirements; however, substandard performance as determined by the Division will constitute noncompliance with this grant award. Substandard performance may result in termination or reduction of grant award as follows: a. Reduction In Grant Award Amount for Cause i. The Division may reduce the total Statement of Grant Award amount for cause, without compensation for reduction costs. ii. If the state reduces the grant amount for cause, it will first give ten (10) days written notice to the Subgrantee, stating the reasons for reduction, steps taken to correct the problems, and the date the subgrant award amount will be reduced in the event problems have not been corrected to the satisfaction of the Division. iii. In the event this grant is reduced for cause, the Division will only reimburse the Subgrantee for acceptable work or deliverables received up to the date of reduction. iv. In the event this grant is reduced for cause, final payment to the Subgrantee may be withheld at the discretion of the Division until completion of final Division review. b. Termination for Convenience: i. Either party may terminate the grant with thirty days written notice of intent to cancel or terminate. ii. The grant may be terminated by the Division if it is in the best interest of the state of Colorado to terminate the grant. iii. If the grant is terminated for convenience by either the Subgrantee or the state, the Subgrantee shall be paid the necessary and allowable costs incurred through the date of termination, but not exceeding a prorated amount based on the number of days of project operation prior to the date of termination. c. Termination for Cause: i. The Division may terminate the grant for cause without compensation for termination costs. H. If the state terminates the grant for cause, it will first give ten (10) days written notice to the Subgrantee, stating the reasons for termination, steps taken to correct the problems, and the date the subgrant will be terminated in the event problems have not been corrected to the satisfaction of the Division. iii. In the event this grant is terminated for cause, the Division will only reimburse the Subgrantee for acceptable work or deliverables received up to the date of termination. iv. In the event this grant is terminated for cause, final payment to the Subgrantee may be withheld at the discretion of the Division until completion of final Division review. d. Any equipment purchased under this grant would revert, at the option of the Division, to the Division of Criminal Justice upon termination of the grant for any of the above reasons. 7. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Any inconsistency or conflict in this grant shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) Special Provisions and Certified Assurances, (b) Statement of Grant Award; and, (c) the final approved Subgrant Application. 8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION (THIS PROVISION APPLIES ONLY TO INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS): Any failure of either party to perform in accordance with the terms of this agreement shall constitute a breach of the agreement. Any dispute concerning the performance of this agreement which cannot be resolved at the divisional level shall be referred to JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 5 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application superior departmental management staff designated by each department. Failing resolution at that level, disputes shall be presented to the executive directors of each department for resolution. Failing resolution by the executive directors, the dispute shall be submitted in writing by both parties to the State Controller, whose decision on the dispute will be final. C. FEDERAL CERTIFIED ASSURANCES 1. FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY ASSURANCES a. The Subgrantee hereby agrees that it will comply, and all of its contractors will comply with the applicable provisions of: i. Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; ii. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and/or the Victims of Crime Act, as appropriate; Hi. All other applicable Federal laws, orders, circulars, regulations or guidelines. b. The Subgrantee agency hereby agrees that it will comply, and all of its contractors will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including: i. Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; H. Part 22, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information; iii. Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; iv. Part 30, Intergovernmental Review of Department of Justice Programs and Activities; v. Part 35, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; vi. Part, 38, Equal Treatment for Faith Based Organizations; vii. Part 42 Nondiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and Procedure; viii. Part 61 Procedures of Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; ix. Part 63 Floodplain Management and Wetland Protection Procedures; and, x. Federal Laws or regulations applicable to Federal Assistance Programs. c. Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of 28 C. F. R. Part 46 and all Office of Justice Programs policies and procedures regarding the protection of human research subjects, including obtainment of Institutional Review Board approval, if appropriate, and subject informed consent. d. Grant agrees to comply with all confidentiality requirements of 42 U. S. C. section 3789g and C. F. R. Part 22 that are applicable to collection, use, and revelation of data or information. Grantee further agrees, as a condition of grant approval, to submit a Privacy Certificate that is in accord with requirements of 28 C. F. R. Part 22 and, in particular, section 22.23. 2. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT a. Subgrantee assures that it will comply with appropriate federal cost principles and administrative requirements applicable to grants as follows: i. For state, local or Indian tribal government entities; a) OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local & Indian Tribal Governments b) OMB Circular A-102, Common Rule -Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments c) 28 CFR 66, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments ii. For non-profit organizations; a) OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations b) OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit Organizations c) 28 CFR 70, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non -Profit Organizations iii. For colleges and universities; a) OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions b) OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit Organizations c) 28 CFR 70, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non -Profit Organizations iv. For each agency spending more than $500,000 per year in federal funds from all sources; a) OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 6 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application b. The Subgrantee assures that it will comply with the provisions of the Office of the Comptroller, Office of Justice Programs OC Financial Guide for Grants, current edition. (For practical purposes, the requirements pertinent to the management of these funds have been extracted from the above documents and are contained in the current applicable Administrative Guide of the Division of Criminal Justice, which is hereby incorporated by reference. However, such a guide cannot cover every foreseeable contingency, and the Subgrantee is ultimately responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.) 3. NON -SUPPLANTING OF FUNDS (Governmental Agencies Only) a. The Subgrantee certifies that any required matching funds used to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of this subgrant are in addition to funds that would have otherwise been made available for the purposes of this project. b. The Subgrantee certifies that federal funds made available under this grant: i. Will not be used to supplant state or local funds; ii. That the Subgrantee's expenditures for the purpose described in this application for the annual period are as great as for the preceding year plus the average annual increment in such expenditures for the past two, three, four or five years; OR iii. Where the certification above (3bii) cannot be made, and there is a reduced or unchanged local investment, then the Subgrantee shall give a written explanation demonstrating that the Subgrantee's reduced or unchanged commitment would have been necessitated even if federal financial support under this federal grant program had not been made available. 4. PROHIBITIONS ON LOBBYING WITH FEDERAL FUNDS (Subgrantees receiving $100,000 or more in total federal funds per year. See 28 CFR Part 69.) The prospective Subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that: a. No federal funds received through this subgrant 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 the making of any federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal grant or cooperative agreement; and, b. If any funds other than funds through this subgrant 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 subgrant, the prospective Subgrantee shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities." 5. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION (Subgrantees receiving $100,000 or more in total federal funds per year. See, 28 CFR Part 67) The prospective Subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals, subcontractors or suppliers: a. Are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction 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; 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 (5)(b) of this certification; and d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and e. Where the prospective subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 6. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG FREE WORKPLACE (See, 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F) The prospective Subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that it will comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, as implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 7 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application 7. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE (See, 28 CFR Part 42.) a. Upon award, each Subgrantee will be provided DCJ's Form 30, entitled "Certification of Compliance with Regulations Regarding Federal Civil Rights Requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity Plans (EEOP), and will be required to do the following: i. The Project Director must submit the form to the Subgrantee Agency's Authorized Official for this grant; ii. The Authorized Official must review the form in conjunction with subgrant agency personnel responsible for reporting civil rights findings of discrimination; iii. The Authorized Official must accurately complete the required information and provide all information requested; iv. The Authorized Official must provide an original signature on the form as indicated; and, v. The DCJ 30 Form with original signature must be returned to the Division with the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA). b. Any subgrant agency findings of discrimination must be reported to the Division of Criminal Justice within 45 days of receipt of this grant award, and to the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. 8. NON-DISCRIMINATION The following federal non-discrimination cites apply in particular: the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101, etseq. and Department of Justice Regulations on Disability Discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and Part 39;Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Department of Justice Nondiscrimination Regulations 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and their implementing regulations, 41 CFR Part 60.1 etseq., as applicable to construction contracts. 9. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) AND NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NHPA) COMPLIANCE (42 USC §§4321-4370 and 16 USC §470) a. The Subgrantee agrees to assist the Division of Criminal Justice and the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other related federal environmental impact analyses requirements in the use of these grant funds either directly by the Subgrantee or by a subcontractor. As long as the activity needs to be undertaken in order to use these grant funds, this NEPA requirement first must be met whether or not the activities listed below are being specifically funded with these grant funds. The activities covered by this special condition are: b. New construction; c. Minor renovation or remodeling of a property either listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, or located within a 100 -year flood plain; d. Renovation, lease or any other proposed use of a building or facility that will either result in a change in its basic prior use, or significantly change its size. e. Implementation of a new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals that are either purchased as an incidental component of a funded activity and traditionally used, for example, in office, household, recreational or educational environments. 10. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (This provision applies only to entities that provide medical care and treatment) The Subgrantee acknowledges that it is a covered health care provider under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320d -1320d-8, and its implementing regulations and agrees to comply with the requirements of HIPAA concerning any uses and disclosures of protected health information. 11. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (Government Entities Only) The prospective subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970, which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally -assisted programs. 12. Political Activity of Certain State and Local Employees (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-08 and §§ 7324-28 — applies to Government Entities Only) The prospective subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal, that it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C. §§ 1501- 08 and §§ 7324-28, which limit certain political activities of State and local government employees whose principal employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or part by federal assistance. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 8 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application 13. The recipient shall submit to the Division of Criminal Justice, who will then forward to the Bureau of Justice Assistance, one copy of all reports and proposed publications resulting from this agreement thirty (30) days prior to public release. Any written, visual, or audio publications, with the exception of press releases, whether published at the grantee's or government's expense, shall contain the following statement: "This project was supported by Grant No. 2004-DB-BX-0033 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office of Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the United States Department of Justice. D. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. INDEMNIFICATION The Subgrantee Agency shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related costs, incurred as a result of any act or omission by the Subgrantee Agency, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this subgrant award. 2. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [This section shall apply when the Effective Date is on or after July 1, 2009 and the maximum amount payable to Subgrantee hereunder is $100,000 or higher] By entering into this subgrant, Subgrantee agrees to be governed, and to abide, by the provisions of CRS §24-102-205, §24-102- 206, §24-103-601, §24-103.5-101 and §24-105-102 concerning the monitoring of vendor performance on state contracts and inclusion of contract performance information in a statewide contract management system. Subgrantee performance shall be evaluated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this subgrant, State law, including CRS §24-103.5-101, and State Fiscal Rules, Policies and Guidance. Evaluation of Subgrantee's performance shall be part of the normal contract administration process and Subgrantee's performance will be systematically recorded in the statewide Contract Management System. Areas of review shall include, but shall not be limited to quality, cost and timeliness. Collection of information relevant to the performance of Subgrantee's obligations under this subgrant shall be determined by the specific requirements of such obligations and shall include factors tailored to match the requirements of the Project Plan of this subgrant. Such performance information shall be entered into the statewide Contract Management System at intervals established in the Project Plan and a final review and rating shall be rendered within 30 days of the end of the Subgrant term. Subgrantee shall be notified following each performance and shall address or correct any identified problem in a timely manner and maintain work progress. Should the final performance evaluation determine that the Subgrantee demonstrated a gross failure to meet the performance measures established under the Project Plan, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (Executive Director), upon request by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, and showing of good cause, may debar Subgrantee and prohibit Subgrantee from bidding on future contracts. Subgrantee may contest the final evaluation and result by: (i) filing rebuttal statements, which may result in either removal or correction of the evaluation (CRS §24-105-102(6)), or (ii) under CRS §24-105-102(6), exercising the debarment protest and appeal rights provided in CRS §§24-109-106, 107, 201 or 202, which may result in the reversal of the debarment and reinstatement of Subgrantee, by the Executive Director, upon showing of good cause. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 9 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application E. RECOVERY ACT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS 1. CERTIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that it can meet the reporting requirements of the Recovery Act funds which includes all required program and financial reports to be submitted to the Division of Criminal Justice within 5 calendar days after the end of the calendar quarter (October 5, January 5, April 5, and July 5). 2. FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA) of 2006 The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that their agency has a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and has registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database pursuant to the implementation of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. 3. BUY AMERICAN (if applicable) The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, pursuant to section 1605 of the Recovery Act that: (a)None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured good used in the project are produced in the United States. (b)Subsection (a) shall not apply in any case or category of cases in which the head of the Federal department or agency involved finds that: (1) applying subsection (a) would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) iron, steel, and the relevant manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality; or (3) inclusion of iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. (c) If the head of a Federal department or agency determines that it is necessary to waive the application of subsection (a) based on a finding under subsection (b), the head of the department or agency shall publish in the Federal Register a detailed written justification as to why the provision is being waived. (d) This section shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements. 4. WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, pursuant to section 1606 of the Recovery Act that notwithstanding any other provision of law and in a manner consistent with other provisions in this Act, all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Federal Government pursuant to this Act shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code. With respect to the labor standards specified in this section, the Secretary of Labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40, United States Code. 5. CONTRACTS The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that the Recovery Act places special emphasis on the use of fixed -price contracts awarded through competitive procedures. As information becomes available, DCJ will provide guidance to the Subgrantee Agency as to what, if any, particular procurement requirements or procedures may apply to contracts awarded with Recovery Act funds, apart from those that appear in 28 C.F.R. Part 66 and 28 C.F.R. Part 70. 6. LIMIT ON FUNDS The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, pursuant to Section 1604 of the Recovery Act that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act may be used by any State or local government, or any private entity, for any casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 10 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application 7. USE OF FUNDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH FUNDS FROM OTHER SOURCES The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that Recovery Act funds may be used in conjunction with other funding as necessary to complete projects, but tracking and reporting of Recovery Act funds must be separate, to meet the reporting and other requirements of the Recovery Act and other applicable law. The Subgrantee Agency certifies that there can be no commingling of funds. 8. REPORTING FRAUD, WASTE, ERROR AND ABUSE Each Subgrantee awarded funds made available under the Recovery Act is to promptly refer to an appropriate inspector general any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, contractor, subgrantee, subcontractor, or other person has submitted false claim under the False Claims Act or has committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving Recovery Act funds. You may report potential fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) by: (a) mail: Office of the Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice Investigations Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 4706 Washington, DC 20530; (b) email: oia.hotline@usdoi.gov; (c) hotline: (contact information in English and Spanish): (800) 869-4499; or (d) hotline fax: (202) 616-9881. The Recovery Act provides certain protections against reprisals for employees of non -Federal employers who disclose information reasonably believed to be evident of gross management, gross waste, substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, abuse of authority, or violations of law related to contracts or grants using Recovery Act funds. For additional information, refer to section 1553 of the Recovery Act. 9. DOJ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (if applicable) The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that all equipment and software developed under OJP awards must be compliant with U.S. Department of Justice information technology interface standards, including the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan, the Global Justice XML Data Model, and the Law Enforcement Information Sharing Plan (LEISP). 10. RIGHTS IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that the U.S. Department of Justice reserves certain rights with respect to data, patentable inventions, works subject to copyright, and other intellectual property associated with an award of Federal Funds. See, e.g., 28 C.F.R. §§66.34, 70.36, and 37 C.F.R. Part 401. 11. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF FUNDING The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this proposal, that DCJ may suspend funding in whole or in part, terminate funding, or impose other sanctions on a subgrantee for the following reasons: • Failing to comply substantially with the requirements or statutory objectives of the appropriate Act, program guidelines issued thereunder, or other provisions of federal law. • Failing to make satisfactory progress toward the goals, objectives, or strategies set forth in the application. • Failing to adhere to the requirements in the agreement, standard conditions, 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. • Failing to submit reports. • Filing a false certification in this application or other report or document. Before imposing sanctions, DCJ will provide reasonable notice to the subgrantee of its intent to impose sanctions and will attempt to resolve the problem informally. Hearing and appeal procedures will follow those in the U.S. Department of Justice regulations in 28 C.F. R. Part 18 and the DCJ Administrative Guide and Instructions for Federal Office of Justice Programs and Grants. 12. CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENTS False statements or claims made in conjunction with OJP grants may result in fines, imprisonment, and debarment from participating in federal grants or contracts, and/or other remedies available by law. 13. GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS ACT (GPRA) Subgrantees must collect data (on a quarterly, semi-annually, or annual basis, as requested) appropriate for facilitating compliance with reporting requirements established by Public Law 103-62, the Government Performance and Results Act. The JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 11 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application subgrantee must ensure that valid and auditable source documentation is available to support all data collected for each performance measure as specified. 14. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT The Subgrantee Agency certifies, by submission of this application, to comply with section 1609 of the Recovery Act which provides: (a) FINDINGS: (I) The National Environmental Policy Act protects health, safety and environmental quality: by ensuring transparency, accountability and public involvement in federal actions and in the use of public lands; (2) When President Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act into law on January 1, 1970, he said that the Act provided the "direction" for the country to "regain a productive harmony between man and nature": (3) The National Environmental Policy Act helps to provide an orderly process for considering federal actions and funding decisions and prevents ligation and delay that would otherwise be inevitable and existed prior t the establishment of the National Environmental Policy Act. (b) Adequate resources within this bill must be devoted to ensuring that applicable environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act are completed on an expeditious basis and that the shortest existing applicable process under the National Environmental Policy Act shall be utilized. (c) The President shall report to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee every 90 days following the date of enactment until September 30, 2011 on the status and progress of projects and activities funded by this Act with respect to compliance with National Environmental Policy Act requirements and documentation. JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 12 of 13 March 26, 2009 Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Special Provisions & Certified Assurances must be submitted with the application SIGNATURE PAGE ->->-> TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS (ORIGINAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED - Please sign in BLUE ink. See instructions for description of proper signatories.) The Subgrantee and responsible signatories certify by signing that they have read the Application including the Special Provisions and Certified Assurances, and are fully cognizant of their duties and responsibilities for this project. The Subgrantee understands and agrees that any subgrant award received as a result of this application shall incorporate by reference the information contained herein. Responsibility for narrative and fiscal reporting requirements are delegated to the designated Project Director, who will sign all such reports. This delegation is for purposes of reporting to the Division and for operational ease, and in no way limits the authority and responsibility of the Authorized Official. In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-202.6, information supplied in this application is considered a public record. IAL Name William F. Garcia Position Chair. Board of Weld County Commissioners Agency Weld County Government Mailing Address 915 10th Street City, State, Zip Greeley, Colorado 80631 Telephone# 970-356-4000 Ext. 4200 Fax# 970-352-0242 E-mail Address w arcia o.weld.co.us Signature -7 Date APR 2 9 2000 Name Barbara Connolly Position Comptroller Agency Weld County Govrnment Mailing Address 915 10th Street City, State, Zip Greeley, Colroado 80631 Telephone# 970-356-4000 Ext. 4445 Fax# 970-352-9019 E-mail Address bconnolly@co.weld.co.us Signature '�) , i)atru tAc V ---- Dd R 2 9 ?nn4 Name Patrick C. Allen, 1,11 Position Weld County Coroner / Medical Examiner Agency Weld County Government Mailing Address 905 10th Avenue City, State, Zip Greeley, Colorado 80631 Telephone # 970-392-4545 Fax# 970-392-4546 E-mail Address Patrick .Alllen/@�@bjannerhee{�aa("lth. com Signature IrGz'I- a C f�K '�k / '� ) DAR 2 9 2009 JAG Recovery Act Special Provisions and Certified Assurances Page 13 of 13 March 26, 2009 MOTOROLA Weld County Coroner's Office 905 10th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 United States Attention: Name: Mark Ward Phone: (970)392-4545 ext. 2 Freight terms: Payment terms: Prepay and Add to Invoice Net 30 Due Quote Number: Effective: Effective To: OO0000081551 23 APR 2009 22 MAY 2009 Sales Contact Name: Todd Lawrence Email: toddlawrence@wimdcom.com Phone: (970)330-9415 exL 243 Item Quantity Nomenclature Description Your price Extended Price I 4 H46UCF9PW6BN Is 4 H335CM lb 4 Q574AA lc 4 Q159AC Id 4 Q625AU 2 4 PbAMN4045A 3 4 NTN1873A 4 4 WPLN4208B XT32500 762-870MHZ/ 1-3W/870 CHANNELS/ 3X2 KEYPAD/MODEL 2 ALT. BATTERY AIMS ULTRA HIGH CAPACITY 2100 NMI (NTN9858) END: SOFTWARE TRIMMING 9600 BAUD ADD: XT82500 UCM HARDWARE ENCRYPTION ADD: DES, DES -XL, DES-OPB ENCRYPTION REMOTE SPEAKERADGNC CHARGER, A@RES RAPID RATE, I WV US PIRG VEHICULAR CHARGER, KITTING $1,240.03 $41,80 51,340.00 5120.00 $479.20 $69.00 5117.15 533200 $4960.00 $195.20 $5,360.00 5480.00 $1,91680 $276.00 $465.60 $I,37r.00 Total Quote in USD SI4,984.60 PO Issued to Motorola must: >Be a valid Purchase Order (PO)/Contract/Notice to Proceed on Company Letterhead. Note: Purchase Requisitions cannot be accepted >Have a PO Number/Contract Number & Date >Identify "Motorola" as the Vendor >Have Payment Terms or Contract Number >Be issued in the Legal Entity's Name >Include a Bill -To Address with a Contact Name and Phone Number >Include a Ship -To Address with a Contact Name and Phone Number >Include an Ultimate Address (only if different than the Ship -To) >Be Greater than or Equal to the Value of the Order >Be in a Non -Editable Format >Identify Tax Exemption Status (where applicable) >Include a Signature (as Required) ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT RECOVERY ACT (JAG) 2009 OFFERED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ADULT AND JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (OAJJA) APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009, NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM Submit applications to: Division of Criminal Justice AT1N: OAJJA-2009 JAG Recovery Act APP 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80215 There will be no separate Rural Law Enforcement (RLE) Solicitation for 2009 - all potential RLE applicants should respond to this solicitation. Purpose of the Funds The stated purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) (the "Recovery Act")are: to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery; to assist those most impacted by the recession; to provide investments needed to increase economic efficiency by spurring technological advances in science and health; to invest in transportation, environmental protection, and other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits; and to stabilize state and local government budgets, in order to minimize and avoid reductions in essential services and counterproductive state and local tax increases. The purpose of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Recovery Act Program is to promote working partnerships between federal, state, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. JAG fluids support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures. Hello