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FINANCE
1.Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on
November 9, 2021.Attachments
2.Motion to Accept Terms and Conditions of Governor's Public
Safety Officials and First Responders Pay Supplement and to
Authorize MOU with Richmond County Board of Education.
Attachments
3.Motion to receive as information an update regarding review of
potential adjustments in FY2022 budget to boards and authorities
as directed by the Augusta Commission.
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Finance Committee Meeting
11/30/2021 1:20 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held
on November 9, 2021.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; D. Williams, Chainnan;
McKnight, Vice Chairman; Scott, member.
Absent: Hon. Mason, member.
FINANCE
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on October 26, Item2021. Action:
Approved
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committee that this item be
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Motion to Accept Terms and Conditions of Governor's Public Safety Officials and Frist Responders
Pay Supplement and to Authorize MOU with Richmond County Board of Education
Department:Finance
Presenter:Donna B Williams
Caption:Motion to Accept Terms and Conditions of Governor's Public
Safety Officials and First Responders Pay Supplement and to
Authorize MOU with Richmond County Board of Education.
Background:The State of Georgia authorized expenditure of a portion of its
ARP funds for the purpose of a $1000 pay supplement grant for
sworn Public Safety Officials and First Responders. State
government agencies and authorities, municipal and county
governments, and emergency medical services agencies licensed
by the Department of Public Health are eligible to apply.
Eligible Employees are employees of one of the above
organizations serving full-time as a public safety official or first
responder in a position requiring active certification as a law
enforcement officer, jail officer, communications officer,
firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel from the
state from either the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and
Training Council (POST), Georgia Firefighter Standards and
Training Council (GFSTC), or Department of Public Health
(DPH). Employees serving in those capacities and having active
certifications are eligible if they were actively employed by an
eligible organization between August 1 and August 31, 2021.
Boards of Education which have employees meeting the
eligibility criteria must request the County government to apply
as the rules prohibit a school system from applying directly.
Richmond County Board of Education has indicated they have
eligible employees and desire Augusta to apply on their behalf.
Analysis:Augusta has approximately 1000 employees who are eligible for
the one time payment. After acceptance of terms and conditions,
Augusta would compile the necessary documentation to apply
for grant funding prior to the December 31, 2021 deadline. If
approved an MOU with the Richmond County Board of
Education would be developed in order for Augusta to apply on
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their behalf. RCBOE has identified approximately 30 who are
eligible. Once the application is approved by the State and
funding received, Augusta would develop a timeline to distribute
those funds to employees who were identified as eligible for the
supplement. The RCBOE portion would be forwarded in order
for it to distribute the funds to affected employees.
Financial Impact:There is no net incremental cost to Augusta, simply allocation of
staff resources to complete the project.
Alternatives:1)accept the grant but do not execute MOU with RCBOE 2)do
not accept the grant
Recommendation:Accept the grant and execute MOU with RCBOE
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FUND
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS AND
FIRST RESPONDERS PAY SUPPLEMENT
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About This Document
This agreement (the “Grant Agreement” or “Agreement”) is entered into between the State of
Georgia (the “State”) and the undersigned grantee (“Grantee”) (hereinafter collectively referred to
as the “Parties”). This Grant Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions applicable to payments
distributed by the State in the form of payments using grant funds to the Grantee from the State
Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) established within Section 602 of the Social Security Act, as added
by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (03/11/2021),
(hereinafter referred to as “Grant”). The Grantee’s official representative, whose signature appears
below, will execute the interest and responsibilities of the Grantee.
These requirements are in addition to those that can be found within the grant management
system administered by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (“OPB”), GeorgiaGrants
(formerly known as GeorgiaCares), to which the Grantee agrees when accepting the Grant. Other
state and federal requirements and conditions may apply to the Grant, including but not limited to
2 C.F.R. § 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards, and applicable subparts; the State funding announcement under which Grant
payments are distributed; and any applicable documents referenced in the documents listed above.
To the extent the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement do not address a particular
circumstance or are otherwise unclear or ambiguous, such terms and conditions are to be construed
consistent with the general objectives, expectations and purposes of this Grant Agreement and in
all cases, according to its fair meaning. The Grantee acknowledges that it and its counsel have
reviewed this Grant Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities
are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Grant
Agreement. Any vague, ambiguous or conflicting terms shall be interpreted and construed in such
a manner as to accomplish the purpose of the Grant Agreement.
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1. Definitions
1.1 As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
1. “ARPA” means H.R. 1319, the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L.
No. 117-2 (03/11/2021).
2. “Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds” or “CSFRF” means the fund
established within Section 602 of the Social Security Act, as added by Section 9901 of
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (03/11/2021).
3. “GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares)” means the grant management
system administered by OPB to facilitate distribution or reimbursement of allowable
expenditures of CSFRF to the Grantee.
4. “Grant” means the payments distributed by the State in the form of a grant to the
Grantee from the CSFRF.
5. “Grant Agreement” or “Agreement” means this agreement between the State of
Georgia and the Grantee as defined by the CSFRF Terms and Conditions and its
incorporated documents.
6. “Grantee” means the undersigned entity.
7. “Public Safety Officials and First Responders” Means individuals who hold active,
valid certifications as law enforcement officers, jail or prison officers, or
communications officers from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training
Council (POST); as firefighters from the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training
Council (GFSTC); or as emergency services workers from the Georgia Department of
Public Health; who are employed full-time (or an average of 40 hours per week) in
roles requiring their respective certifications, or who are volunteer firefighters in active
standing on their department’s roster as submitted to GFSTC.
8. “OPB” means the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget.
9. “Parties” means collectively the parties to this Agreement, namely, the State and the
Grantee.
10. “State” means the State of Georgia.
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2. General Requirements and Conditions
2.1 Applicability of Grant Agreement and Provisions
This Grant Agreement is subject to the additional terms, conditions and requirements of other laws,
rules, regulations, and plans recited herein and is intended to be the full and complete expression
of and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof and all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, promises, representations
and terms and conditions, both oral and written, are superseded and replaced by this Grant
Agreement.
Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Grant Agreement, the rights and obligations
pertaining to the Grant close-out, cooperation and provision of additional information, return of
Grant funds, audit rights, records retention, public information and any other provision implying
survivability shall remain in effect after the expiration or termination of this Grant Agreement.
2.2 Legal Authority
The Grantee certifies that it possesses legal authority to enter into this Grant Agreement and accept
payments for which the Grantee is eligible pursuant to the funding announcement. By submitting
requests or receiving reimbursement for requests made within the scope of this Grantee
Agreement, Grantee certifies that it is an employer of qualified public safety officials and first
responder personnel and is authorized to submit such requests as defined in this Agreement, and
that requests for payment will be based on the Grantee’s active payroll or active volunteer
firefighter roster as of August of 2021.
Grantee hereby represents and warrants that it has the power and is duly authorized to enter into
this Grant Agreement with regard to all matters described herein upon the terms set forth and that
the persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Grantee are the authorized agents of Grantee
for the purpose of executing this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of each Party, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
2.3 Grant Acceptance
The state funding announcement remains an offer until the fully and appropriately executed copy
of this Grant Agreement is received by OPB. Upon approval of the Grant Agreement, OPB or its
designee will issue a statement of confirmation or acceptance (“funding announcement”) to the
Grantee through Grantee’s representative listed in Section 1.20 of this Agreement, upon receipt of
which the Grantee may begin submissions to Georgia Grants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares)
for reimbursement as specified in this Agreement.
2.4 Performance Period
Funding has been authorized for eligible payments to be made by the Grantee during the
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performance period for this Grant which is between October 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 or
the date of exhaustion of funding for the purpose of this Grant as solely determined by OPB,
whichever is earlier (“performance period”). All funds must be expended before the end of the
liquidation period as referenced in Section 7.6. The Grantee must submit their request for payment
through GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares) for this Grant by no later than
December 31, 2021. The state will not be obligated to reimburse expenses incurred prior to or after
the performance period.
2.5 General Responsibility and Compliance
Employers of public safety officials and first responders must submit a request on behalf of their
qualifying employees. Local governments, including municipal and county governments, must
apply on behalf of all qualifying employees within their jurisdiction. Local governments must
submit a separate payment request for each department within their jurisdiction. Payroll
information must show each employee’s name, position title, active pay status, full time status,
certification title and number, and reflect that the individual was an employee during the period
between August 1 and August 31 of 2021. Due to the volume of requests for reimbursement and
the limited performance period, Grantee is solely responsible for determining the accuracy of
documentation submitted for submitted under this Agreement.
Grant funds may only be used to provide a $1,000 supplement for full-time public safety officials
and first responders or $300 supplement for volunteer firefighters and associated federal payroll
taxes. Payments to individuals are classified as taxable wages. The Grantee is responsible for
paying all federal payroll taxes and reflecting payments to recipients on forms W-2 or 1099 as
applicable. Payments will be made directly to the Grantee only.
Qualifying employees must hold a valid and active certification as a law enforcement officer, jail
officer, communications officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician from the state from
either the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST), Georgia Firefighter
Standards and Training Council (GFSTC), or Department of Public Health (DPH) and currently
serve full-time in a position requiring such certification. Qualifying individuals who work as a
first responder in two or more jurisdictions may only receive a supplement through their primary
employer. The Grantee is responsible for ensuring that payments are only made to individuals for
whom they are the primary employer. The Grantee must remit to the Office of Planning and
Budget any funds received for an individual who has received the supplemental payment through
another employer.
In addition to prohibited costs set forth under Section 6 of this Agreement, grant funds may not be
used to supplant any other announced supplemental or premium pay for public safety officials or
first responders or for other salaries, wages, overtime costs, insurance, employee fringe benefits,
or other indirect expenses associated with administration or processing.
Requests for payments for eligible staff must be received by December 31, 2021 or the date of
exhaustion of funding as solely determined by OPB, whichever is earlier. The Grantee will be
responsible for submitting the required documentation for reimbursement as specified by OPB
through GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares).
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Recipients of CSFRF Grant funds must adhere to any applicable federal and state statutes, rules,
or regulations as applicable in the expenditure of these funds, and including but not limited to
Executive Orders issued by the Governor; requirements, guidelines, and directives issued by OPB
for GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares). The Grantee also certifies that it is subject
to the requirements of Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-56-.01 et seq. governing Grantees. In the
event that one or more provisions of said applicable state statutes, rules, or regulations shall
conflict with the applicable federal laws, rules, or regulations, the federal law, rule, or regulation
shall control, however, in the event that the state statute, rule, or regulation is more restrictive it
shall control.
The Grantee certifies compliance with these eligible expenses by executing this Grant Agreement,
including the American Rescue Plan Act CSFRF Eligibility Certification Form in Exhibit C, which
is attached hereto and incorporated for all purposes.
The Grantee is responsible for the integrity of the documents submitted through GeorgiaGrants
(formerly known as GeorgiaCares) in support of claims for payments of expenditures;
accountability for all funds awarded; and compliance with state guidelines, policies and procedures
and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
The Grantee will document appropriate protocols and procedures to support the types of
expenditures claimed for reimbursement and to ensure that all terms, conditions and
specifications of the Grant are met.
The Grantee agrees to maintain an accounting system or process integrated with adequate internal
fiscal and management controls to capture and report Grant data with accuracy, providing full
accountability for expenditures. This system or process shall provide reasonable assurance that the
Grantee is managing federal and state financial assistance programs in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations, including the reporting requirements outlined by the United States
Department of the Treasury, except that records pertaining to this Grant Agreement must be
retained for the period indicated in Section 5.4 of this Agreement.
2.6 Amendments and Changes to the Grant Agreement
The state may make changes to the Grant. Changes include, but are not limited to, modifying the
scope of the Grant Project, adding funds to previously un-awarded cost items or categories, or
changing funds in any awarded cost items or category. In the event the State determines that
changes are necessary to the Grant award document after an award has been made, including
changes to the performance period or terms and conditions, the Grantee will be notified of the
changes in writing, and any such changes shall be documented in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known
as GeorgiaCares).
The Grantee has no right or entitlement to payment or reimbursement with Grant funds. The
Grantee agrees that nothing in this Grant Agreement will be interpreted to create an obligation or
liability of the state in excess of the availability of funds for reimbursement as described in the
funding announcement. The Grantee agrees that any act, action or representation by either party,
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their agents or employees that purports to waive or alter the terms of this Grant Agreement or
increase the maximum liability of the state is void unless an amendment to this Grant Agreement
is consented to by both parties in writing and is documented in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as
GeorgiaCares). Notwithstanding this requirement, it is understood and agreed by the parties hereto
that changes in local, state and federal rules, regulations or laws applicable hereto may occur
during the term of this Grant Agreement and that any such changes shall be automatically
incorporated into this Grant Agreement without written amendment hereto, and shall become a
part hereof as of the effective date of the rule, regulation or law.
2.7 Public Information and Meetings
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Grant Agreement to the contrary, the Grantee
acknowledges that the State of Georgia, OPB, and this Grant Agreement are subject to the Georgia
Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, et seq (ORA). The Grantee acknowledges that OPB will
comply with the ORA, as interpreted by judicial opinions and opinions of the Attorney General of
the State of Georgia.
The Grantee acknowledges that information created or exchanged in connection with this Grant
Agreement, including all reimbursement documentation submitted to OPB, is subject to the ORA,
whether created or produced by the Grantee or any third party, and the Grantee agrees that
information not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the ORA will be available in a format
that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to OPB or the State. The Grantee will
cooperate with the State and OPB in the production of documents or information responsive to a
request for information.
2.8 Remedies for Non-Compliance
If the State determines that the Grantee fails to comply with any term of this Grant Agreement,
whether stated in a federal or state statute or regulation, an assurance, a state plan or application,
a funding announcement, or any other applicable requirement, the State, in its sole discretion, may
take actions including:
1. Imposing sanctions;
2. Temporarily withholding payments pending correction of the deficiency or imposing a
corrective action plan intended to bring the Grantee into compliance with this Grant Agreement.
A corrective action plan shall be a compulsory set of actions mandated by OPB that will ensure
the Grantee will take certain actions to bring it into compliance with the terms of this Grant
Agreement. If the Grantee fails to complete any imposed corrective action plan within 60 days,
OPB reserves the right to require the Grantee to return any previous Grant fund reimbursements
in a manner and timeframe as determined by OPB;
3. Requiring the Grantee to return or offset previous reimbursements to OPB in a manner and
timeframe as determined by OPB. By entering into this Grant Agreement, Grantee specifically
accepts and acknowledges that any noncompliance with the terms of this Grant Agreement
shall entitle the State to implement this remedy, regardless of whether or not the previous
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reimbursements were made for allowable costs;
4. Disallowing or denying use of funds for all or part of the cost of the activity or action not
in compliance;
5. Disallowing claims for reimbursement;
6. Wholly or partially suspending or terminating the Grant;
7. Prohibiting the Grantee from applying for or receiving additional funds for other grant
programs administered by the State until repayment to OPB is made and any other compliance
or audit finding is satisfactorily resolved; or
8. Taking other remedies or appropriate actions.
If OPB elects to implement whole or partial suspension or termination of the Grantee’s Grant in
accordance with this Section of the Grant Agreement, the Grantee’s costs resulting from Grant
eligible expenditures incurred during any such suspension or after termination of the Grant are not
allowable costs unless OPB expressly authorizes them either in the notice of suspension or
termination or subsequently.
The State, at its sole discretion, may impose sanctions without first requiring a corrective action
plan.
The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the State has the rights and remedies stated above and
any other rights and remedies set forth in this Grant Agreement which are fair and reasonable, and
further acknowledges and agrees that no action taken by the State to assert or enforce any of these
rights or remedies shall excuse the Grantee from performance of its obligations under this
Agreement.
To the extent allowed by law, the Grantee waives any claims to dismiss obligations to pay the State
for amounts owed due to non-compliance stemming from the Grantee’s actions to dissolve,
become insolvent, seek bankruptcy protection, or exercise other actions appearing to affect its
ability to pay.
2.9 False Statements by Grantee
By acceptance of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee makes all the statements, representations,
warranties, guarantees, certifications, and affirmations included in this Grant Agreement. If
applicable, the Grantee will comply with the requirements of 31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733, which set
forth that no grantee of federal payments shall submit a false claim for payment.
If any of the statements, representations, certifications, affirmations, warranties or guarantees are
false or if the Grantee signs or executes this Grant Agreement with a false statement or it is
subsequently determined that the Grantee has violated any of the statements, representations,
warranties, guarantees, certifications or affirmations included in this Grant Agreement, then the
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State may consider this action or activity a possible default under this Grant Agreement and may
terminate or void this Grant Agreement for cause and pursue other remedies available to the State
under this Grant Agreement and applicable law. False statements or claims made in connection
with grants may result in fines, imprisonment, and debarment from participating in federal grants
or contracts and/or any other remedy available by law, potentially including the provisions of 31
U.S.C. § 3801-3812, which details the administrative remedies for false claims and statements
made.
2.10 Conflict of Interest Safeguards
The Grantee will establish safeguards to prohibit its employees from using their positions for a
purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest
or personal gain, whether for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family,
business, or other ties. The Grantee will operate with complete independence and objectivity
without actual, potential or apparent conflict of interest with respect to its performance under this
Grant Agreement in accordance with Title 45 Chapter 10 of the O.C.G.A, 18 U.S.C. § 666, 18
U.S.C. § 1031, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.318.
2.11 Fraud, Waste and Abuse
The Grantee acknowledges and assents that the State of Georgia shall not tolerate fraud, waste or
misuse of funds received from any state entity (See Title 45 Chapter 10 of the O.C.G.A.) and that
any violation of state or federal law, state policies or standards of ethical conduct shall result
in penalties including, but not limited to, suspension of current and future funds or reimbursement,
suspension or debarment from federal and state grants, recoupment of monies reimbursed or
provided under an award, remedies set forth in 2 C.F.R. § 200.338, and civil and/or criminal
penalties.
In the event the Grantee becomes aware of any allegation or a finding of fraud, waste or misuse
of funds received from OPB that is made against the Grantee or of fraud, waste, false statements,
or other errors in any submission for reimbursement, the Grantee is required to immediately report
said allegation or finding to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Inspector General1
and to OPB and must continue to inform OPB of the status of any such on-going investigations.
The Grantee must also promptly refer to OPB as well as the appropriate federal authorities,
including, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Inspector General,
any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, grantee, contractor, subcontractor or
other person has -- (1) submitted a claim for reimbursement or award funds that violates the
False Claims Act; or (2) committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict
of interest, bribery, gratuity or similar misconduct involving reimbursement or award funds.
Grantees must also immediately notify OPB in writing of any misappropriation of funds, fraud,
theft, embezzlement, forgery, or any other serious irregularities indicating noncompliance with
grant requirements. Grantees must notify the local prosecutor's office of any possible criminal
1 See 2 C.F.R. § 200.113. Disclosure, in a timely manner, to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity is
mandatory for all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially
affecting the Federal award. Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the remedies described in 2
C.F.R. § 200.338.
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violations. Grantees must immediately notify OPB in writing if this Grant Project or personnel, as
it pertains to the scope of this Grant, become involved in any litigation, whether civil or criminal,
and the Grantee must immediately forward a copy of any demand, notices, subpoenas, lawsuits or
indictments to OPB.
2.12 Termination of the Agreement
The State may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Grant Agreement, without recourse, liability or
penalty against the State, upon written notice to the Grantee. In the event the Grantee fails to
perform or comply with an obligation or a term, condition or provision of this Grant Agreement,
the State may, upon written notice to the Grantee, terminate this Grant Agreement for cause,
without further notice or opportunity to cure. Such notification of termination for cause will state
the effective date of such termination, and if no effective date is specified, the effective date will
be the date of the notification.
The State and the Grantee may mutually agree to terminate this Grant Agreement at any time. The
State, in its sole discretion, will determine if, as part of the agreed termination, the Grantee is
required to return any or all of the reimbursed funds.
Termination is not an exclusive remedy but will be in addition to any other rights and remedies
provided in equity, by law or under this Grant Agreement, including those remedies listed at 2
C.F.R. § 200.207 and 2 C.F.R. § 200.338 – 200.342. Following termination by the State, the
Grantee shall continue to be obligated to OPB for the return of reimbursed Grant funds in
accordance with applicable provisions of this Grant Agreement. In the event of termination under
this Section, the State may elect to reimburse the Grantee but any such reimbursement shall be
limited to allowable costs incurred and paid by the Grantee prior to the effective date of
termination. Termination of this Grant Agreement for any reason or the expiration of this Grant
Agreement shall not release the parties from any liability or obligation set forth in this Grant
Agreement that is expressly stated to survive any such termination or expiration.
2.13 Limitation of Liability
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE GRANTEE SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE OF GEORGIA, OPB AND/OR THEIR OFFICERS,
REGENTS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS, ASSIGNEES
AND/OR DESIGNEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS,
OR SUITS, AND ALL RELATED COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, AND EXPENSES ARISING
OUT OF, OR RESULTING FROM, ANY ACTS, OMISSIONS, OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE
GRANTEE OR ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, ORDER FULFILLERS,
OR SUPPLIERS OF SUBCONTRACTORS IN THE EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE OF
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT, ANY PURCHASE ORDERS, INVOICES, OR OTHER PROOF
OF INCURRED EXPENSES ISSUED UNDER OR SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT
PURSUANT TO THIS GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ANY MATTERS CONCERNING THE
ADMINISTRATION, SUFFICIENCY, OR ACCURACY OF COVID-19 TESTING SERVICES,
SUPPLIES OR RESULTS THEREFROM. THE DEFENSE SHALL BE COORDINATED BY
THE GRANTEE WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GEORGIA ATTORNEY GENERAL WHEN
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STATE AGENCIES ARE NAMED DEFENDANTS IN ANY LAWSUIT AND THE GRANTEE
MAY NOT AGREE TO ANY SETTLEMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
CONCURRENCE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GEORGIA ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE
GRANTEE AND THE STATE AGREE TO FURNISH TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE TO EACH
OTHER OF ANY SUCH CLAIM.
The Grantee agrees that no provision of this Grant Agreement is in any way intended to constitute a
waiver by the State, OPB, or their officers, regents, employees, agents, or contractors, of any
privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities from suit and liability that OPB or the State
may have by operation of law.
2.14 Dispute Resolution
The parties’ designees will meet as needed to implement the terms of this Grant Agreement and
will make a good faith attempt to informally resolve any disputes.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Grant Agreement to the contrary, unless otherwise
requested or approved in writing by OPB, the Grantee shall continue performance and shall not be
excused from performance during the period any breach of this Grant Agreement, claim or dispute
is pending.
The laws of the State of Georgia govern this Grant Agreement and all disputes arising out of or
relating to this Grant Agreement, without regard to any otherwise applicable conflict of law rules
or requirements. Venue for any action, suit, litigation, or other proceeding arising out of or in any
way relating to this Grant Agreement shall be commenced exclusively in the Superior Court of
Fulton County, Georgia.
The Grantee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
court referenced above for the purpose of prosecuting and/or defending such litigation. The Grantee
hereby waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise, in any suit,
action or proceeding, any claim that the Grantee is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the
above-named courts; the suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum; and/or the
venue is improper.
2.15 Liability for Taxes
The Grantee agrees and acknowledges that Grantee is entirely responsible for the liability and
payment of Grantee and Grantee’s employees’ wages, insurance, and taxes of whatever kind,
arising out of or related to the performances in this Grant Agreement. The Grantee agrees to
comply with all state and federal laws applicable to any such persons, including laws regarding
wages, taxes, insurance, and workers' compensation. Neither OPB nor the State shall be liable to
the Grantee, its employees, its agents or others for the payment of taxes or the provision of
unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation or any benefit available to a State employee
or employee of OPB.
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2.16 Required Assurances
The Grantee must comply with the applicable Grantee Assurances, which are attached hereto and
incorporated for all purposes as Exhibit A.
2.17 System for Award Management (SAM) Requirements
To the extent applicable to Grantee’s reimbursement under this Grant, the Grantee agrees to
comply with applicable requirements regarding registration with the System for Award
Management (SAM) or with a successor government-wide system officially designated by OMB
and, if applicable, the federal funding agency. These requirements include maintaining current
registrations and the currency of the information in SAM. The Grantee will review and update
information at least annually until submission of the final financial report required under the award
or receipt of final payment, whichever is later, as required by 2 C.F.R. § 25.
The Grantee will comply with 2 C.F.R. § 180 that implement Exec. Order 12549, 3 C.F.R. 189
(1986) and Exec. Order 12689, 3 C.F.R. 235 (1989) that requires “a contract award (see 2 C.F.R.
§ 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government-wide exclusions in the System
for Award Management (SAM)”, in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. Part 180 that
implement Exec. Order 12549, 3 C.F.R. 189 (1986) and Exec. Order 12689, 3 C.F.R. 235 (1989),
“Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended
or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or
regulatory authority. The Grantee certifies it will verify each vendor’s status to ensure the vendor is
not debarred, suspended, otherwise excluded or declared ineligible by checking the SAM before
doing/renewing business with that vendor.
The Grantee certifies by executing Exhibit B of this Agreement that it and its principals are eligible
to participate in this Grant Agreement and have not been subjected to suspension, debarment or
similar ineligibility determined by any federal, state or local governmental entity; the Grantee is
in compliance with the State of Georgia statutes and rules relating to procurement; and the Grantee
is not listed in the federal government’s terrorism watch list as described in federal Exec. Order
13224, 3 C.F.R § 2001 Comp. p. 49077.
2.18 No Obligation by Federal Government
The parties acknowledge and agree that the federal government is not a party to this Grant
Agreement and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to either party, third party or
subcontractor pertaining to any matter resulting from this Grant Agreement.
2.19 Notice
Any and all notices, designations, consents, offers, acceptances or any other communication
provided for herein shall be given in writing by registered or certified mail with return receipt
requested, to a party hereto and shall be addressed to the person who signed the Grant Agreement
on behalf of the party at the address set forth below or to such other address as the parties may
designate by notice from time to time in accordance with this Grant Agreement.
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If to Grantee:
NAME {{*adb_name1 }}
ADDRESS {{*adb_address1:multiline(2) }}
EMAIL {{*adb_email1 }}
PHONE {{*adb_phonenumber1 }}
If to OPB: Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
2 Capitol Square SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
grants@opb.georgia.gov
2.20 Force Majeure
Neither the Grantee nor the State shall be required to perform any obligation under this Grant
Agreement or be liable or responsible for any loss or damage resulting from its failure to perform
so long as performance is delayed by force majeure or acts of God, including but not limited to
labor shortages caused by strikes or lockouts, embargo, war, terrorism, flood, natural disaster.
Each party must inform the other in writing, with proof of receipt, within three (3) business
days of the existence of such force majeure, or otherwise waive this right as a defense.
2.21 Severability
If any provision of this Grant Agreement is rendered or declared illegal for any reason, or shall be
invalid or unenforceable, this Grant Agreement shall be interpreted as though such provision was
modified or deleted in such manner so as to afford the party for whose benefit it was intended the
fullest benefit commensurate with making this Grant Agreement, as modified, enforceable, and
the remainder of this Grant Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby, but shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by
applicable law.
3. Warranties
3.1 E-Verify
Grantee, by signing this Agreement, represents and warrants that it will comply with the
requirements of O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1 entitled “Verification of Lawful Presence Within United
States” and verify the lawful presence in the United States of any natural person 18 years of age
who has applied for state or local public benefits, as defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1621, or for federal
public benefits, defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1611, that is administered by an agency or a political
subdivision of this State.
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Grantee, by signing this Agreement, represents and warrants that it will comply with the
requirements of O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 entitled “Security and Immigration Compliance.” This
requires, among other things, that every public employer, including, but not limited to, every
municipality and county, will register and participate in the federal work authorization program to
verify employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
3.2 Compliance with Federal Law, Regulations and Executive Orders
Grantee represents and warrants that federal financial assistance funds will be used to fund or
reimburse claims made under this Grant Agreement. The Grantee will comply with all applicable
federal law, regulations, executive orders, policies, procedures, and directives.
3.3 Clean Air Act
The following is only applicable if the amount of the contract exceeds $150,000.
1. Grantee represents and warrants that it shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq.
2. Grantee represents and warrants to report each violation to the appropriate federal authorities
as well as OPB and acknowledges and agrees that the State will, in turn, report each violation
as required to assure notification to the appropriate federal authorities and the appropriate
Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.
3. Grantee represents and warrants to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by this Grant
Agreement.
3.4 Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Grantee represents and warrants that it shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or
regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. §
1251, et seq.
Grantee represents and warrants to report each violation to the appropriate federal authorities as
well as OPB and acknowledges and agrees that the State will, in turn, report each violation as
required to assure notification to the appropriate federal authorities and the appropriate
Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.
Grantee represents and warrants that it shall include these requirements in each subcontract
exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by this Grant
Agreement.
3.5 Energy Conservation
If applicable, Grantee represents and warrants that it shall comply with mandatory standards and
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policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan
issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. § 6201).
3.6 Procurement of Recovered Materials
Grantee represents and warrants that it shall comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal
Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section
6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection
Agency at 40 C. F.R. § 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable,
consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition.
3.7 Copyright, Patents, and Intellectual Property Rights
Grantee represents and warrants that it shall affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §
401 or 402 and an acknowledgement of United States Government sponsorship (including the
award number) to any work first produced under federal financial assistance awards.
Unless otherwise provided by law, Grantee is subject to 35 U.S.C. § 200, et seq. All Grantees are
subject to the specific requirements governing the development, reporting and disposition of rights
to inventions and patents resulting from federal financial assistance awards located at 37 C.F.R. §
401 and the standard patent rights clause located at 37 C.F.R. § 401.14.
3.8 Federal Debt Status
Grantee represents and warrants they are and will be non-delinquent in their repayment of any
federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit
disallowances and benefit overpayments.
3.9 Terminated Contracts
Grantee represents and warrants it has not had a contract terminated or been denied the renewal
of any contract for noncompliance with policies or regulations of any state or federally funded
program within the past five (5) years nor is it currently prohibited from contracting with a
governmental agency. If the Grantee does have such a terminated contract, the Grantee shall
identify the contract and provide an explanation for the termination. The Grantee acknowledges
that this Grant Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld or return of grant funds or
reimbursement required if this certification is inaccurate or false.
3.10 Reporting Requirements
The Grantee represents and warrants that it shall provide adequate support for the payment of grant
funds in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares). Financial documentation to support
each request for payment shall be submitted in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares)
no later than December 31, 2021.
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3.11 Drug-Free Workplace
The Grantee certifies by executing Exhibit B of this Agreement that it is in compliance with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 85(f), for Grantee, as defined at
34 C.F.R. § 85, § 85.605 and 85.610.
4. Property and Procurement Requirements
4.1 [Reserved]
5. Audit and Records Requirements
5.1 Cooperation with Monitoring, Audits, Records Requirements, Assessments and
Evaluations
All records and expenditures are subject to, and the Grantee agrees to comply with, monitoring,
examinations, demand for documents, production of personnel, access to systems, and/or audits
conducted by any and all federal or state officials and auditors, including but not limited to, the U.S.
Department of the Treasury Inspector General, OPB, the Georgia Department of Audits and
Accounts, the State of Georgia Inspector General, and the Department of Community Affairs, or
their duly authorized representatives or designees. The Grantee shall maintain, under GAAP or
GASB, adequate records that enable federal and state officials and auditors to ensure proper
accounting for all costs, reimbursement, and performances related to this Grant Agreement.
5.2 Single Audit Requirements
To the extent applicable to Grantee’s reimbursement under this Grant, Grantees that are
reimbursed $750,000.00 or more of federal funds during their fiscal year are required to submit an
organization-wide financial and compliance audit report. The audit must be performed in
accordance with the Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards, which
may be accessed online at http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybkOl.htm, and in accordance with 2
C.F.R. § 200.514 Scope of Audit. Audit reports are currently due to the Federal Audit
Clearinghouse no later than nine months after the end of the recipient's fiscal year.
In addition, Grantee must submit the audit report to the State, by sending a copy to the Georgia
Department of Audits and Accounts, 270 Washington Street, SW, Room I-156, Atlanta, Georgia
30334-8400.
If required to submit an audit report under the requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200(f), the Grantee shall
provide OPB with written documentation showing that it has complied with the single audit
requirements. The Grantee shall immediately notify OPB in writing at any time that it is required
to conduct a single audit and provide documentation within a reasonable time period showing
compliance with the single audit requirement.
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5.3 Requirement to Address Audit Findings
If any audit, monitoring, investigations, review of awards or other compliance review reveals any
discrepancies, inadequacies or deficiencies which are necessary to correct in order to maintain
compliance with this Grant Agreement, applicable laws, regulations, or the Grantee's obligations
hereunder, the Grantee agrees to propose and submit to OPB a corrective action plan to correct
such discrepancies or inadequacies within thirty (30) calendar days after the Grantee's receipt of
the findings. The Grantee's corrective action plan is subject to the approval of OPB.
The Grantee understands and agrees that the Grantee must make every effort to address and resolve
all outstanding issues, findings or actions identified by federal or state officials and auditors
through the corrective action plan or any other corrective plan. Failure to address these findings
promptly and adequately may result in grant reimbursement being withheld, other related
requirements being imposed or other sanctions and penalties. The Grantee agrees to complete any
corrective action approved by OPB within the time period specified by OPB and to the satisfaction
of OPB, at the sole cost of the Grantee. The Grantee shall provide to OPB periodic status reports
regarding the Grantee's resolution of any audit, corrective action plan, or other compliance activity
for which the Grantee is responsible.
5.4 Records Retention
The Grantee shall maintain appropriate audit trails to provide accountability for all expenditures
using grant funds. Audit trails maintained by the Grantee will, at a minimum, identify the supporting
documentation prepared by the Grantee to permit an audit of its accounting systems and payment
verification with respect to the reimbursement of any expenditures under this Grant Agreement.
The Grantee must maintain fiscal records and supporting documentation for all expenditures
reimbursed under this Grant Agreement pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.333 and state law, except that
the period for retention of records shall be as set forth herein. The Grantee must retain these
records and any supporting documentation for a minimum of seven (7) years from the later of
the completion of conclusion of the Grant Project; submission of the final expenditure report; or
any litigation, dispute or audit. Records related to payroll or other related and authorized expenses
made with grant funds must be retained for seven (7) years after final disposition. OPB may direct
the Grantee to retain documents for longer periods of time or to transfer certain records to OPB or
federal custody when it is determined that the records possess long term retention value in
accordance with retention schedules approved by the State Records Committee or the federal
government.
6. Prohibited and Regulated Activities and Expenditures
6.1 Prohibited Costs
The following are nonexclusive examples of ineligible expenditures. These requirements are
required by federal rule. Therefore, any question about their meaning or to what extent certain
activities or action are allowed should be resolved by referencing the guidance provided by the
United States Treasury Department:
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1. Funds may not be used or reimbursed to Grantee to fill shortfalls in revenue to cover
expenditures that would not otherwise qualify under the statute. Revenue replacement is not
a permissible use of these grant funds. In accordance with Section 5.1 all records and
expenditures are subject to review.
2. Damages covered by insurance.
3. Duplication of benefits including expenses that have been or will be reimbursed under any
other federal program.
4. Reimbursement to donors for donated items or services.
5. Severance pay.
6. Legal settlements.
The above is in addition to the non-reimbursable expenses set forth elsewhere in this Agreement.
6.2 Political Activities
Grant funds may not be used in connection with or to reimburse the following acts:
1. Grant recipients are prohibited from using grant funds directly or indirectly for political
purposes, including lobbying or advocating for legislative programs or changes; campaigning
for, endorsing, contributing to, or otherwise supporting political candidates or parties; and
voter registration or get-out-the-vote campaigns. Generally, organizations or entities which
receive federal funds by way of grants, contracts or cooperative agreements do not lose their
rights as organizations to use their own, private, non-federal resources for “political” activities
because of or as a consequence of receiving such federal funds. These recipient organizations
must thus use private or other non-federal money, receipts, contributions or dues for their
political activities, and may not charge off to or be reimbursed from federal contracts or grants
for the costs of such activities.
2. Grant officials or grant funded employees may not use official authority or influence or permit
the use of a program administered by the Grantee of which the person is an officer or employee
to interfere with or affect the result of an election or nomination of a candidate or to achieve
any other political purpose.
3. Grant-funded employees may not coerce, attempt to coerce, command, restrict, attempt to
restrict or prevent the payment, loan or contribution of anything of value to a person or political
organization for a political purpose.
4. As applicable, the Grantee and each contracting tier will comply with 31 U.S.C. § 1352, which
provides that none of the funds provided under an award may be expended by the Grantee to
pay or reimburse any person to influence, or attempt to influence, an officer or employee of
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any agency, a member of Congress, an officer of employee of Congress or an employee of
a member of Congress in connection with any federal action concerning the award or
renewal. Each contracting tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that
takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award. Such disclosures must be
forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient. The Grantee certifies its compliance with the
provisions of this section through the execution of Exhibit B of this Grant Agreement.
7. Financial Requirements
7.1 Payments and Required Documentation
Funding for this Grant Agreement is appropriated under the ARPA, as amended, to support COVID-
19 response efforts, support economic stabilization for households and businesses, and address
systemic public health and economic challenges in areas affected by COVID-19, which are
residentially-declared major disaster areas under Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 5121, et seq.). All expenditures under this Grant
Agreement must be made in accordance with this Grant Agreement and any other applicable laws,
rules or regulations. Further, the Grantee acknowledges that all funds are subject to recapture and
repayment for non-compliance pursuant to Section 7.5.
The Grantee will be authorized to submit requests for payment during the performance period set
forth in Section 2.4 of this Agreement, which will be paid to the Grantee specified in
GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares) pursuant to the funding announcement. All
documentation of eligible employees must be submitted in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as
GeorgiaCares) prior to disbursement of funds.
To receive payments, a Grantee must be an eligible vendor in the State Accounting Office’s vendor
management system. Payments will be made via electronic funds transfer to the bank account
associated with the vendor in the vendor management system. If the Grantee fails to meet reporting
obligations, the State may implement sanctions as necessary up to and including grant termination
and recoupment of all payments made to the Grantee.
7.2 Reporting
The Grantee must provide adequate support for eligible public safety officials and first responders
to receive payment using grant funds in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares). The
State, in its sole discretion, will determine whether supporting documentation is adequate.
Financial documentation to support payments must be submitted in GeorgiaGrants (formerly
known as GeorgiaCares) by no later than December 31, 2021 reflecting payroll for active volunteer
firefighter rosters or qualifying full-time public safety officials and first responders employed by
the Grantee between August 1 and August 31 of 2021.
Grantee is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide Award Term
on Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation located at 2 C.F.R. § 170, Appendix A, the
full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
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If the total value of the Grantee's currently active grants, cooperative agreements and procurement
contracts from all federal assistance offices exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the
period of performance of this federal financial assistance award, the Grantee must comply with the
requirements set forth in the government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity
and Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R. § 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is
incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
The Grantee shall complete any other reports as requested by OPB and cooperate and assist the
State in complying with any and all federal tracking and reporting requirements.
7.3 Payments
The State will provide payment to the Grantee for the expenditure of actual payroll costs to be
incurred by the Grantee pursuant to this Grant Agreement and rules promulgated by the State for
the purpose of determining eligible expenses. The State is not obligated to pay unauthorized costs
or to reimburse expenses that were incurred by the Grantee prior to or after the performance period
or after the termination of this Grant Agreement. The Grantee will pay qualified public safety
officials and first responders and no claims for payments from any such qualifying employee or
other party will be accepted from any party asserting it is acting on behalf of the Grantee. Payments
will be made directly to the Grantee only.
7.4 Refunds and Deductions
If the State determines that the Grantee has been overpaid any grant funds under this Grant
Agreement, including payments made inadvertently, payments that are duplicative for qualifying
public safety officials and first responders, or payments made but later determined to not be actual
and allowable allocable costs, the Grantee shall return to OPB the amount identified by the State
as an overpayment. The Grantee shall refund any overpayment to OPB within thirty (30) calendar
days of the receipt of the notice of the overpayment from the State unless an alternate payment plan
is specified by OPB. Refunds may be remitted to: Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, 2
Capitol Square SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Attention: Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund
Payments.
7.5 Recapture of Funds
The discretionary right of the State to terminate under Section 2.12 notwithstanding, the State shall
have the right to terminate this Grant Agreement and to recapture and be reimbursed for any
payments made by the State: (i) that are not allowed under applicable laws, rules and regulations;
or (ii) that are otherwise inconsistent with this Grant Agreement, including any unapproved
expenditures.
7.6 Liquidation Period
Unless the Grant Agreement is terminated prior to December 31, 2021, the grant liquidation period
extends until March 30, 2021. Any funds not distributed to qualifying employees at that time by
the Grantee must be returned to the Office of Planning and Budget.
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7.7 Project Close Out
The State will close-out the grant award following the performance period.
The Grantee must submit all financial, performance and other reports as required by the terms and
conditions of this Grant Agreement.
To the extent applicable to this Agreement, the Grantee must promptly refund to OPB any amounts
paid to the Grantee for individuals who already received a pay supplement due to their work in a
qualifying position with a different employer.
8. Allocated Amount
The Grantee will receive an award amount equivalent to $1,000 per full-time qualified public
safety official and first responder who was an active employee on the Grantee’s payroll at any
point during the period between August 1 and August 31 of 2021, $300 per active volunteer
firefighter during the same period as reported to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training
Council, and associated federal payroll taxes as applicable for the Grantee.
9. Authorized User
The following list identifies the user(s) authorized to perform tasks in GeorgiaGrants (formerly
known as GeorgiaCares) on behalf of Grantee (Authorized User(s)). Any action carried out by an
Authorized User in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares) is an action of the Grantee.
1. Authorized User One – Authorized Representative of Grantee (Required)
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Title: {{*adb_title1 }}
Email: {{*adb_email1 }}
Phone :{{*adb_phonenumber1 }}
2. Authorized User Two (Optional)
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EXHIBIT A
Grantee Assurances
As the duly authorized representative of the Grantee, I certify that the Grantee:
1. Has the legal authority to request grant payments for reimbursable expenses from the State of
Georgia for federal funds appropriated pursuant to Section 602 of the Social Security Act, as
added by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (03/11/2021), and
the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management,
and completion of the Grant Project contemplated by this application.
2. Shall give any and all federal or State officials and auditors, or their duly authorized
representative or designee, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or
documents related to reimbursements; and will establish a proper accounting system in
accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or awarding agency directives.
3. Shall carry out all activities and endeavors with strict adherence to the Code of Ethics for
Government Service as established within Title 45, Chapter 10 and Section 1 of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated and shall establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using
their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or
organizational conflict of interest or personal gain.
4. Shall submit allowable expenditures in GeorgiaGrants (formerly known as GeorgiaCares) in
accordance with the documentation requirements established by OPB.
5. Shall comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §1681-1683 and 1685-1686), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 including Titles I, II and III of the Americans with
Disability Act which prohibits recipients from discriminating on the basis of disability in the
operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public
accommodation and certain testing entities, 44 U.S.C. § 12101-12213; (d) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6101, et seq.), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L.
92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the
Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevent ion, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to the nondiscrimination on the basis of
alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) § 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42
U.S.C. § 290dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug
abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq.),
as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any
other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for federal
assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)
which may apply to this grant.
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6. Shall comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § 276a
to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 276c and 18 U.S.C. § 874), and the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. § 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally
assisted construction sub agreements.
7. Shall comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646), which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally-
assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project
purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases.
8. Shall comply with the provisions of the Hatch Political Activity Act (5 U.S.C. § 1501-1508 and
7321-29), which limit the political activity of employees whose principal employment activities
are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
9. Shall comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, as applicable.
10. Shall comply with all applicable federal, State and local environmental and historic
preservation (EHP) requirements and shall provide any information requested by the
appropriate authority to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including:
federal EHP regulations, laws and executive orders; the National Environmental Policy Act;
the National Historic Preservation Act; the Endangered Species Act; and the executive orders
on floodplains (Exec. Order 11988, 3 C.F.R. 117 (1977), wetlands (Exec. Order 11990, 3
C.F.R. 121 (1977) and environmental justice (Exec. Order 12898, 59 Fed. Reg. 7629 (Feb. 16,
1994). Failure of the Grantee to meet federal, state and local EHP requirements and obtain
applicable permits may jeopardize federal funding.
11. Shall ensure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized
in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify the federal grantor agency of the receipt
of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating
that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA, Exec.
Order 11,738, 3 C.F.R. 799 (1971-1975).
12. Shall comply with the statutory requirements for whistleblower protections (if applicable) at
10 U.S.C § 2409, 41 U.S.C.§ 4712 and 10 U.S.C. § 2324, and 41 U.S.C. §§ 4304 & 4310.
13. Shall comply with requirements of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing
Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT Act),
which amends 18 U.S.C. § 175-175c and comply with Exec. Order 13224, 60 Fed. Reg. 49079
(2001) and U.S. law prohibiting transactions with, and the provision of resources and support
to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism.
14. Shall comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-234. Section 102(a) requires the purchase of
flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt
of any federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition proposed for use in any area
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that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development as an area having special flood hazards.
15. Shall comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the
following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Exec. Order 11514, 3 C.F.R. 902 (1966-
1970) ; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to Exec. Order 11738, 3 C.F.R. 799
(1971-1975); (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to Exec. Order 11990, 3 C.F.R. 121 (1977);
(d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Exec. Order 11988, 3 C.F.R.
117 (1977); (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § 1451, et seq.); (f)
conformity of federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)
of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq.); (g) protection of
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Shall comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § 1271, et seq.) related
to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers
system.
17. Shall assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 470), Exec. Order 11593 3 C.F.R.
559 (1971-1975), (identification and protection of historic properties) and the Archaeological
and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. § 469a-1, et seq.).
18. Shall comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7
U.S.C. § 2131, et seq.) which requires the minimum standards of care and treatment for
vertebrate animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported commercially or
exhibited to the public according to the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and
Public Health Service Policy and Government Principals Regarding the Care and Use of
Animals.
19. Shall comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. § 4801, et seq.)
which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residential
structures.
20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(9) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act
(TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award recipients or a
sub-recipient from (1) engaging in trafficking in persons during the period of time that the
award is in effect (2) procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award
is in effect or (3) using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the
award.
21. Shall comply with the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-277), which prohibits
smoking within any portion of any indoor facility used for the provision of services for children.
22. Shall cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with
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the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States,
Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."
23. Shall comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in
research, development and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
24. Shall comply with all federal tax laws and is solely responsible for filing all required State and
federal tax forms.
25. And its principals are eligible to participate and have not been subjected to suspension,
debarment or similar ineligibility determined by any federal, State or local governmental entity
and it is not listed on a State or federal government’s terrorism watch list as described in EO
13224. Entities ineligible for federal procurement have Exclusions listed at
https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
26. Shall comply with all applicable federal and State Drug-Free Workplace laws and rules.
27. Shall comply with all applicable requirements of all other federal and State laws, executive
orders, regulations, and policies governing this program.
By signing below on behalf of the Grantee, I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am an
authorized representative of the Grantee with power to bind the Grantee to the terms of this
Exhibit A, and agree to abide by the requirements stated herein, including any amendments
thereto.
By: {{*adb_name1 }}
(Printed Name: Authorized Representative of Grantee)
Signature: {{Sig_es_:signer1:signature }}
Title: {{*adb_title1 }}
Date: {{Dte_es_:signer1:date }}
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EXHIBIT B
Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
As the duly authorized representative of the Grantee, I certify the following on behalf of the
Grantee:
1. LOBBYING
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 82, for
persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 34 C.F.R. §
82, § 82.105 and 82.110, the Grantee certifies that:
A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of 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;
B. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete
and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions;
C. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
As required by Exec. Order 12549, 3 C.F.R. 189 (1986), Debarment and Suspension, and
implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 85, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as
defined at 34 C.F.R. § 85, § 85.105 and 85.110--
A. The Grantee certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil
judgement 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
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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
(2)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public
transaction (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
B. Where the Grantee is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this certification, he or she
shall attach an explanation to this application.
3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEE OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 85(f), for
Grantee, as defined at 34 C.F.R. § 85, § 85.605 and 85.610-
A. The Grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a Statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such
prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The Grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in
the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be
given a copy of the Statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the Statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the Statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e) Notifying OPB, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
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(d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Notice shall
include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended;
or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law
enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
B. The Grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address. city, county, State, zip code)
4. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEE WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 85(f), for
Grantee, as defined at 34 C.F.R. §§ 85, 85.605, and 85.610.
A. As a condition of the grant, I certify that I will not engage in the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity
with the grant; and
B. If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct
of any grant activity, I will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the
conviction, to OPB. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.
By signing below on behalf of the Grantee, I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am an
authorized representative of the Grantee with power to bind the Grantee to the terms of this
Exhibit B, and agree to abide by the requirements stated herein, including any amendments
thereto.
By: {{*adb_name1 }}
(Printed Name: Authorized Representative of Grantee)
Signature: {{Sig_es_:signer1:signature }}
Title: {{*adb_title1 }}
Date: {{Dte_es_:signer1:date }}
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Include all supporting documentation that clearly sets forth expenditures being claimed for
reimbursement. Reimbursement will only be paid to the Grantee/Grantee. All documentation is
incorporated into the Grant Agreement by reference.
EXHIBIT C
ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Eligibility Certification
I, {{*FullName }} (Print Name),
am the {{*JobTitle }}(Title)
of {{!AccountName }} (“Grantee”) and I
certify that:
1. I have the authority on behalf of the Grantee to submit, or designate persons to submit on my
behalf, requests for payment of pay supplements for qualified public safety officials and first
responders from the State for federal funds appropriated pursuant to Section 602 of the Social
Security Act, as added by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act, Pub. L. No. 117-2
(03/11/2021).
2. I understand that the State will rely on this certification as a material representation in making
payments to the Grantee.
3. I acknowledge that pursuant to Section 5.4 of this Agreement, Grantee must keep records
sufficient to demonstrate that the expenditure of payments it has received is in accordance with
Section 602 of the Social Security Act, as added by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan
Act, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (03/11/2021).
4. I acknowledge that all records and expenditures are subject to audit by the United States
Department of the Treasury’s Inspector General, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget,
the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, the State of Georgia Office of Inspector General,
and the Department of Community Affairs, or representative or designee.
5. I acknowledge that Grantee has an affirmative obligation to identify and report any
duplication of benefits. I understand that the State has an obligation and the authority to de-obligate
or offset any duplicated benefits.
6. I acknowledge and agree that the Grantee shall be liable for any costs disallowed pursuant to
financial or compliance audits of reimbursement received.
7. I acknowledge and agree that all submissions for reimbursement, supporting documentation,
reports, and any other record upon which the State relied to reimburse expenses pursuant to this
Grant Agreement are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that federal
and State authorities may exercise any and all legal and equitable remedies against the Grantee
involving any false records created or submitted, or in relation to findings concerning fraud, waste,
or misuse of funds received.
8. I acknowledge that the Grantee’s requests submitted for payment from the State by federal
appropriation under Section 602 of the Social Security Act, as added by Section 9901 of the
American Rescue Plan Act, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (03/11/2021) will be used only to cover payments
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)
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to qualifying public safety officials and first responders and associated payroll taxes for individuals
employed full-time by the Grantee during the period between August 1 and August 31 of 2021 or
serving as an active volunteer firefighter during the same period.
9. I acknowledge that the Grantee is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the
government-wide Award Term on Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation located at
2 C.F.R. § 170, Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the award
terms and conditions.
By signing below on behalf of the Grantee, I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am an
authorized representative of the Grantee with power to bind the Grantee to the terms of this
Exhibit C, and agree to abide by the requirements stated herein, including any amendments
thereto.
By: {{*adb_name1 }}
(Printed Name: Authorized Representative of Grantee)
Signature: {{Sig_es_:signer1:signature }}
Title: {{*adb_title1 }}
Date: {{Dte_es_:signer1:date }}
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Please initial by each exhibit, acknowledging you have received them, understand them, and
agree to abide by them.
{{Int_es_:signer1:initials}} Exhibit A – Grantee Assurances
{{Int_es_:signer1:initials}} Exhibit B – Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; And Drug-Free
Workplace Requirements
{{Int_es_:signer1:initials}} Exhibit C – ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund
Eligibility Certification
By signing below the Grantee acknowledges acceptance of the Grant, all terms and
conditions of this Grant Agreement, and all exhibits to this Grant Agreement, and agrees to
abide by all such terms and conditions.
By: {{*adb_name1 }}
(Printed Name: Authorized Representative of Grantee)
Signature: {{Sig_es_:signer1:signature }}
Title: {{*adb_title1 }}
Date: {{Dte_es_:signer1:date }}
By: {{adb_name2 }}
(Printed Name: Authorized Representative of Grantee) (Optional)
Signature: {{Sig_es_:signer2:signature }}
Title: {{adb_title2 }}
Date: {{Dte_es_:signer2:date }}
SIGNATURE PAGE
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DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GA AND
THE RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has authorized expenditure of a portion of its funds received under the
American Rescue Plan Act for the purpose of a $1,000 pay supplement grant for Public Safety Officials
and First Responders (hereinafter the “Public Safety Grant”); and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Grant is being administered by the State of Georgia’s Governor’s Office of
Planning and Budget (OPB), which has promulgated rules and regulations regarding the Public Safety grant
(the “Rules”); and
WHEREAS, the Rules require that the County government apply for the grant for any eligible employees
of the County School System, and prohibit the County School System from applying directly for its own
funds;
NOW THERFORE, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE as follows:
1. Augusta, GA (Augusta) will apply on behalf of Richmond County Board of Education (RCBOE)
for the Public Safety Grant for its School Resource Officers, as a part of the County’s application
for its Sheriff’s Deputies, Firefighters, and other eligible employees.
2. Richmond County Board of Education (RCBOE) will provide a list of eligible employees and the
other information required by OPB for the grant application, including GA POST Certification
numbers for law enforcement officers. Eligible employees are defined by the Rules, and in general
include those serving fulltime in a law enforcement function between August 1 and August 31,
2021, in a job which requires them to hold POST certification.
3. RCBOE has provided a list of eligible employees at the time of this MOU being executed. RCBOE
can amend that list at any time up until the grant application is submitted by the County.
4. The pay supplement under the grant is in the amount of $1,000 per eligible employee. Augusta,
upon receipt of grant funds for RCBOE employees, will transfer those funds to RCBOE. RCBOE
will pay those funds out to their employees through its payroll system, deducting appropriate taxes.
Augusta will only pass along actual funds it receives from the State for RCBOE employees;
Augusta cannot guarantee all requested funds will be approved and granted.
5. RCBOE agrees to comply with the Rules in applying for and disbursing grant funds.
6. RCOBE agrees to provide all information requested by Augusta deemed necessary to comply with
the Rules and verify eligibility of employees.
7. Augusta agrees to comply with the Rules in applying for and disbursing grant funds.
8. The parties will work in good faith to resolve any disputes and appeal any erroneous decisions by
the State.
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Executed and effective on the date of the last signature below.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
_______________________________ _________________
Hardie Davis, Jr., as its Mayor Date
Attest:
________________________________ _________________
Lena J. Bonner, County Clerk Date
RICMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
________________________________ __________________
Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw Date
Superintendent
Attest:
________________________________ _________________
Date
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Finance Committee Meeting
11/30/2021 1:20 PM
An update on FY2022 Budget
Department:Administrator's Office
Presenter:Administrator Donald
Caption:Motion to receive as information an update regarding review of
potential adjustments in FY2022 budget to boards and
authorities as directed by the Augusta Commission.
Background:Administrator to provide an update on initial activities and
findings related to the task and directives assigned by the
Commission. No action required.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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