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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20012446 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK 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 a Statement of Grant Award and Certification of Compliance with Regulations for the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, commencing October 1, 2001, and ending September 30, 2002, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said grant, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant and certification, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Statement of Grant Award and Certification of Compliance with Regulations for the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said grant and certification. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of August, A.D., 2001. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO TY, COLORADO % ' ATTEST: gteil / ��),;� ..El'�� � �M. J. J�`.c,`i �`O' =,M J eie, C it Weld County Clerk to th:` :r l J.1 i rW A ,a Glenn Vaad, Pro- em BY: /r_ �G I/.� : Deputy Clerk to the Boa!►��ot j� r-L W" H. Jerke APPROVED A M: D vi E. Long ty Attorne A R bert D. Ma den Date of signature: 1/ eel So 2001-2446 SO0022 DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD FEDERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Federal Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, OJP, DOJ Federal Award Year, Name& Number: FY Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant; Federal Award#20-JB-VX-0008 CFDA Title and Number Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant#16.523 Subgrantee Name: Weld County Project Director: Mr. Kenneth Poncelow Project Director Address: Weld County 915 10th Street POB 758 Greeley, CO 80631 Grant Number 20-JB-L-19-13 Project Title: Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant: Weld County Grant Period: October 1,2001 To September 30, 2002 Date Issued: August 20, 2001 In accordance with the provisions of the FY1998 Appropriations Act, Public Law 105-119, November 26, 1997,the Division of Criminal Justice hereby awards a grant to the above-named subgrantee. The attached grant application, including the Certified Assurances and Special Provisions, is incorporated herein as a part of this document. • APPROVED BUDGET BY PURPOSE AREA Purpose Area#/Project Federal Award Cash Match Total 02-Teen CourURest. Justice $40,000.00 $41,951.00 81,951.00 07- Juvenile Assessment/Gang Intervention $60,518.00 $11,057.00 71,575.00 TOTAL BUDGET $100,518 00 $53,008600 153,526.00 * The detailed budget(s)found in the attached,approved plan provide budget category amounts for each purpose area. Use these approved detailed budget(s)for reporting expenditures by Purpose Area. Any purchase of equipment requires the prior written approval of the Division of Criminal Justice. Special Conditions: 1. The Project Director is responsible to have all staff and volunteers assigned to this funded project read and understand the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to Colorado Victim Rights Act and its enabling legislation, 24-4.1-302.5, 24-4.1-303 and 24-1-304, Colorado Revised Statutes. 2. 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 NOR ANY AGENT, SUB- CONTRACTOR, OR EMPLOYEE OF THE SUBGRANTEE SHALL BE OR SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE BY VIRTUE OF THIS SUBGRANT. SUBGRANTEE SHALL PAY WHEN DUE ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT TAXES AND INCOME TAX AND LOCAL HEAD TAX ON ANY MONIES PAID PURSUANT TO THIS GRANT. SUBGRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SUBGRANTEE AND ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ENTITLED TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS UNLESS THE SUBGRANTEE OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDES SUCH COVERAGE AND THAT THE STATE DOES NOT PAY FOR OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE SUCH COVERAGE. SUBGRANTEE 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 SHALL PROVIDE AND KEEP IN FORCE WORKERS COMPENSATION(AND SHOW PROOF OF SUCH INSURANCE)AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED BY LAW. SUBGRANTEE AGENCY SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OF ITS EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT SUB-CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS. Rev.6/01 Page 1 of 3 H:Uan\JB\20JB-13,17,29.wpd "JAIBG" c9&UFa q 4(e Statement of Grant Award INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grant activities must be based on the approved budget shown on page one of this Statement of Grant Award, and the approved detailed budget(s) within the approved application, which supersedes any earlier budget request submitted, and which may be different from the budget originally submitted in your application. The subgrantee must secure prior written approval from the Division of Criminal Justice if there is to be a change in any budget category. 2. The Financial Officer of the project must be provided a copy of this document in order to adequately prepare the necessary financial reports. 3. Review carefully the Certified Assurances and Standard Conditions contained in the approved grant application. 4. Review carefully the"Administrative Guide for Federal Justice Grant Programs Administered by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice,"which includes procedures regarding this document, drawdown of grant funds, reporting requirements and requesting grant modifications. 5. This grant shall be effective upon approval by the State Controller, or designee and grant activities shall commence as soon as practicable after this effective date. The grant award may be voided or designated a later start date if it is not signed by the subgrantee's Authorized Official and returned to the Division of Criminal Justice within 10 days of the start date as stated on page 1. 6. The signature of the Authorized Official below should be the same as the one on the grant application. If there has been a change in the Authorized Official, please submit a letter, or completed DCJ Form 4-B, with this document so stating, and appropriate documentation in the case of private agencies. Standard Conditions: (1) Commencement within 60 Days. If a project is not operational within 60 days of the original starting date of the grant period,the subgrantee must report by letter to the Division of Criminal Justice the steps taken to initiate the project,the reasons for delay, and the expected starting date. (2) Operational Within 90 Days. If a project is not operational within 90 days of the original starting date of the grant period, the subgrantee must submit a second statement to the Division of Criminal Justice explaining the implementation delay. Upon receipt of the 90-day letter, the Division of Criminal Justice may cancel the project, or where extenuating circumstances warrant, extend the implementation date of the project past the 90-day period. (3) When issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal money, all subgrantees receiving federal funds, including but not limited to state and local governments, shall clearly state (1)the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which will be financed with federal money, and(2)the dollar amount of federal funds for the project or program and(3) use the phrase: ..."through the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Public Safety." (4) Either party may terminate the grant with thirty days written notice of intent to cancel or terminate. The grant may be terminated if the services are not satisfactorily performed by the subgrantee or if it is in the best interest of the State of Colorado to terminate the grant If the grant is terminated 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. Any equipment purchased under this grant would revert to the Division of Criminal ' Justice upon termination of the grant (5) The State will pay the subgrantee the reasonable and allowable costs of performance, in accordance with applicable financial OMB circulars and Colorado State Fiscal Rules, not to exceed the amount specified herein as the Total Award Amount The State's requirements for invoice, advance payment, and cost reporting submissions are contained in the DCJ Form 3 Cash Request Procedures and DCJ Form 1A Subgrant Financial Report,which are hereby incorporated by reference. (6) These federal funds cannot be guaranteed beyond the end date of this grant period. Rev.6/01 "JAIBG" - RECEIVED BY _ Statement of Grant Award DCJ NOV 14 2001 THIS GRANT AWARD WHICH SERVES AS THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DIVISION OF CRIMINALJUSTICE AND THE SUBGRANTEE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED VALID UNTIL IT SHALL HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR SUCH DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE, AND BY THE CONTROLLER OF THE STATE OF COLORADO OR SUCH CONTROLLER'S DESIGNEE. This grant is accepted by: �/ fli�j� 08/29/2001 Signa re of Authorized Official Date Chair, M. J. Celle Weld County Board of Commissioners STATE OF COLORADO BILL OWENS, GOVERNOR Dire, ivision of Criminal Justi Date Departm of Public Safety APPROVED STATE CONTROLLER ARTHUR L BARNHART(11;CD>By at vtdej6\ Dan Freluncf Date • Return BOTH SETS of the Statement of Grant Award with ORIGINAL SIGNATURES to: Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice, 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80215. ' Rev.6/01 "JAIBG" CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR SUBGRANTS ISSUED BY THE COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the identifying information, which is found on the Statement of Grant Award(SOGA), in the table below. Read the form completely, identifying, under "I,"the person responsible for reporting civil rights findings; and checking only the one certification under "II"that applies to your agency Have your Authorized Official sign at the bottom of page 2,forward a copy to the person you identified under "I"and return the original to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, 700 Kipling, Ste. 1000, Denver, CO 80215, within 45 days of the grant award beginning date. Grant# .to -c771 -C -/y- /3 Grant Project Title:.vg en, ,—y _nice, cr' de.?e.„<- C'de Subgrantee Name(Funded Entity): 43. c o c ;- Address: 'is 7'y rr c 0 6''aG J, Duration: Beginning date: oc rod <e it z o a , End date: s pry ,Bte 10 ,r,.,,? Award: $ /o a s-/y, o o Project Director's Name&Phone#: 4, eca4/ (F1°) 34-6 -yai, - .°.° AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL'S CERTIFICATION: As the Authorized Official for the above Subgrantee, I certify,by my signature below,that I have read and am fully cognizant of our duties and responsibilities under this Certification. I. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS OF SUBGRANT RECIPIENTS: All subgrant recipients, regardless of the type of entity or the amount awarded, are subject to the prohibitions against discrimination in any program or activity. I certify that this project will maintain, and submit when required, data to ensure our services are delivered in an equitable manner to all segments of the service population and our employment practices comply with Equal Opportunity Requirements, 28 CFR 42.207 and 42.301 et seq. I also certify that the person in this agency or unit of government who is responsible for reporting civil rights findings of discrimination will submit these findings, if any,to the Division of Criminal Justice within 45 days of the finding, and/or if the finding occurred prior to the grant award beginning date,within 45 days of the grant award beginning date. A copy of this Certification will be provided to this person, as identified here: Person respo le for reporting civil rights findings of discrimination: (Name, address &phone) 7/1, 915 10th Street / Greeley, Colorado 80631 (970)356-4000 X4200 N. 7. Geile, Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners H. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN (EEOP) CERTIFICATIONS: Check the box before ONLY THE ONE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION (A, B, Cl or C2 below)that applies to this subgrantee agency during the period of the grant duration noted above. O CERTIFICATION "A" [NO EEOP IS REQUIRED if(1), (2) or (3),below, apply.] This is the Certification That most non-profits and small agencies will use. Check(1), (2)and/or(3)as they apply to your entity. (More than one may apply.) This funded entity has not been awarded more than$1 million cumulatively from all programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice over an 18-month period that includes the above grant duration period, and (1) is an educational,medical or non-profit institution or an Indian Tribe; and/or _(2) has less than 50 employees; and/or _(3) was awarded through this grant from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice less than$25,000 in federal U.S. Department of Justice funds. Therefore, I hereby certify that this funded entity is not required to maintain an EEOP,pursuant to 28 CFR 42.301, et seq. (CONTINUED ON THE REVERSE SIDE) 2001-2446 Colorado Division of Crimi al Justice Page 1 of 2 (Rev.5rsv 1.� CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (Continued) II. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN (EEOP) CERTIFICATIONS: (Continued) O CERTIFICATION "B" (EEOP MUST BE ON FILE) This funded entity, as a for-profit entity or a state or local government having 50 or more employees,was awarded, through this grant from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice,more than$25,000,but less than$500,000 in federal U.S. Department of Justice funds. Also, it has not been awarded more than$1 million cumulatively from all programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice over an 18-month period that includes the above grant duration period. Therefore, I hereby certify that the funded entity has formulated an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan in accordance with 28 CFR 42.301, et seg., subpart E,that it has been signed into effect by the proper authority and disseminated to all employees, and that it is on file for review or audit by officials of the Division of Criminal Justice or the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs as required by relevant laws and regulations. O CERTIFICATION "Cl" (EEOP MUST BE SUBMITTED) This funded entity, as a for-profit Lnlity or a state or local government having 50 or more employees, was awarded,through this grant from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice,more than$500,000 in federal U.S. Department of Justice funds,but, it has not been awarded more than$1 million cumulatively from all programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice over an 18-month period that includes the above grant duration period. Therefore, I hereby certify that the funded entity will submit, within 45 days of the award, an EEOP or an EEOP Short Form,that will include a section specifically analyzing the subgrantee(implementing) agency. O CERTIFICATION "C2" (EEOP MUST BE SUBMITTED) This funded entity,having 50 or more employees,has been awarded more than$1 million cumulatively from all programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, including this subgrant from the Div. of Criminal Justice, over an 18-month period that includes the above grant duration period. Therefore, I hereby certify that the funded entity will submit, within 45 days of the award, an EEOP or an EEOP Short Form,that will include a section specifically analyzing the subgrantee (implementing) agency. (If you have already submitted an EEOP applicable to this time period, send a copy of the letter received from the Office for Civil Rights showing that your EEOP is acceptable.) As the Authorized Official for the above Subgrantee,I certify,by my signature below,that I have read and am fully cognizant of our duties and responsibilities under this Certification. 27 flit/ 08/29/2001 [Authorized Offi ial's signature] [Date] M. J. Celle Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners [Typed Name] [Title] * * * * * * * * * * This original signed form must be returned to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, 700 Kipling, Ste. 1000, Denver, CO 80215, within 45 days of the grant award beginning date. You must also forward a signed copy to the person you identified under "I"on page 1. DCJ will forward a copy to the Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, US. Department of Justice. Colorado Division of C,9nmal Justice Page 2 of 2 ota.si99)awMM.at ;ER 111-/IED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (C_QNTINUEII):-- g Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. h. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph d above, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,debarred,ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction,in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government,the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies,including suspension and/or debarment. 2) Where the prospective subgrantee is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the prospective subgrantee shall attach an explanation to this application. I. Certification Regarding Lobbying(S'ubgrantees receiving$100,000 or more) The prospective subgrantee certifies, by submission of this proposal,that 1) 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; 2) 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 cuniplete and submit Standard Form-LLL, `Disclosure of Lobbying Activities_" J. Right of Privacy for Recipients of Services and Sharing of Information. The prospective subgrantee certifies,by submission of this proposal,that 1) Pursuant to Section 223(a)(18) of the JJDP Act, procedures have been established to ensure that this program will not disclose program records containing the identity of individual juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement are authorization by law; consent of either the juvenile or his/her legal authorized representative; or justification that otherwise the functions of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or findings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients. 2) Necessary information will be shared appropriately among schools,law enforcement, courts and juvenile- serving agencies pursuant to the Family.Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) (20 U.S.C. §1232g), as amended lay-die Improving America's Schools Act of 1994(IASA). FERPA allows schools to play a vital role in a community's efforts to identify children who are at risk of delinquency and provide services prior to a child's becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. 3) Necessary information will be shared in accordance with the "Children's Code Records and Information Act," 19-1-301 et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes (1996),to balance the best interests of children and the privacy interests of children and their families with the need to share information among service agencies and the need to protect the public safety. K. Other Federal and State Requirements 1) The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation, execution and enforcement of this subgrant. Any provision of this subgrant whether or not incorporated herein by refeieuce which provides for arbitration by any extiayndicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision or condition in whole or in part shall 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 opeiation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this subgrant to the extent that the subgrant is capable of execution. 13 ERTTFIED ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS (CONTINUED): 2) Financial obligations of the State of Colorado payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated,budgeted, and otherwise made available. 3) Any subgrant award is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds for the purposes hereof. 4) Either party may terminate the subgrant with thirty days written notice of intent to cancel or terminate. The subgrant may be terminated if the services are not satisfactorily performed by the subgrantee or if it is in the best interest of the state of Colorado to terminate the subgrant, If the subgrant subgrantee or the state,the subgrantee shall bepaid the necessary is termdt hd u hither the and allowable costs incurred-through,the date oftermination,but not exceeding a prorated amount based on the number of days of project operation prior to the date of termination. Any equipment purchased under this subgrant would revert, at the option of the Division of Criminal Justice,to the Division of Criminal Justice upon termination of the subgrant. 5) The subgrant may be suspended ortenninated at any time by the Division of Criminal Justice if the subgrantee fails to comply with the previsions of the JJDP Act, 1974,as amended, or any of the Certified Assurances and Special Provisions. 6) Any inconsistency or conflict in this subgxarrt shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order. (a)Certified Assurances and Special Provisions; (b) Statement of Grant Award, and(c)Subgra.nt Application. 14 Hello