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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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THE CITY OF AUGUSTA DDA/MAIN STREET PROGRAM
The City of Augusta DDA /Main Street Programam hereinafter called the "SPONSOR', and the
Georgia Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT ",
RELATIVE TO
The SPONSOR assuming responsibility for tasks associated with Preliminary
Engineering for project number CSTEE - 0009 - 00(126, hereinafter called the "PROJECT ".
WHEREAS the PROJECT is a Transportation Enhancement (TE) approved for Federal -
Aid funds with a required local match of at least 20% of the PROJECTS Total Cost; and
I. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE PARTIES:
That the SPONSOR fund 100% of the Preliminary Engineering for the PROJECT; and
that the DEPARTMENT may apply said expenditure toward the SPONSOR'S local match of the
PROJECT'S Total Cost, subject to the DEPARTMENT and the Federal Highway
Administration's approval.
II. IT IS AGREED:
A. That the SPONSOR certifies that local funds have been budgeted to undertake
Preliminary Engineering for the PROJECT; and that an accounting system has been
established to track project - specific Preliminary Engineering expenditures.
B. That prior to construction of the PROJECT, the SPONSOR will certify, to the
DEPARTMENT, the amount of eligible expended,.. funds allowable toward the
PROJECT'S Total Local Match.
C. That if the PROJECT includes structures such as bridges or retaining walls, the
SPONSOR will be required to use consultants pre - qualified with the
DEPARTMENT.
111. IT IS AGREED:
A. That construction funding will be dependent upon the SPONSOR receiving
historical /environmental clearances through the DEPARTMENT; certifying existing
or acquired Right -of= -Way to the DEPARTMENT; producing a complete set of
biddable construction plans meeting appropriate safety, access, and design standards;
and preparing and forwarding construction bid procedures and documents for the
DEPARTMENT'S review.
B. That nothing contained herein shall obligate the DEPARTMENT to proceed with
subsequent stages of the PROJECT.
C. That the SPONSOR'S expenditure prior to execution of an Agreement with the
DEPARTMENT for construction of the PROJECT shall be at the sole cost and risk to
the SPONSOR. Should the SPONSOR or the DEPARTMENT determine that for any
reason the PROJECT is unable to enter subsequent stages, the DEPARTMENT is not
responsible for reimbursement of local funds expended on the PROJECT.
IV. The SPONSOR shall be responsible for all costs for the continual maintenance and
the continual operations of the project, including any and all sidewalks and the grass strip
between the curb and gutter and the sidewalk, within the PROJECT limits.
V. The SPONSOR shall Certify that they have read and understands the regulations for
"CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCES WITH FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
REQUIREMENTS, STATE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS, AND FEDERAL AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS" as stated in attachment A of this AGREEMENT and will comply in full
with said provisions. If the SPONSOR fails to comply, the DEPARMENT reserves the right to
require reimbursement for any and all project expenses.
VI. The SPONSOR shall accomplish all of the design activities for the PROJECT. The
design activities shall be accomplished in accordance with the DEPARTMENT's Plan
Development Process, the applicable guidelines of the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials, hereinafter referred to as "AASHTO ", the DEPARTMENT's
Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, 2001 Edition, the
DEPARTMENT's Plan Presentation Guide, PROJECT schedules, and applicable guidelines of
the DEPARTMENT. The SPONSOR's responsibility for design shall include, but is not limited
to the following items:
a. Prepare environmental studies, documentation, and reports for the PROJECT
that show the PROJECT is in compliance with the provisions of the National
Environmental Protection Act and Georgia Environmental Protection Act, as appropriate
to the PROJECT funding. This shall include any and all archaeological, historical,
ecological, air, noise, underground storage tanks (UST), and hazardous waste site studies
required. The SPONSOR shall submit to the DEPARTMENT all environmental
documents and reports for review and approval by the DEPARTMENT and the FHWA.
b. Perform all work required to obtain project permits, including, but not limited
to, US Army Corps of Engineers 404 and Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) approvals. These efforts shall be coordinated with the DEPARTMENT.
c. Prepare the PROJECT's drainage design including erosion control plans and the
development of the hydraulic studies for the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Floodways and acquisition of all necessary permits associated with the drainage design.
d. Provide certification, by a Georgia Registered Professional Engineer, that the
construction plans have been prepared under the guidance of the professional engineer
and are in accordance with AASHTO and DEPARTMENT guidelines.
e. Failure of the SPONSOR to follow the DEPARTMENT's Plan Development
Process will jeopardize the use of Federal funds in some or all of the categories outlined
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in this AGREEMENT, and it shall be the responsibility of the SPONSOR to make up the
loss of that funding.
VII. All Primary Consultant firms hired by the SPONSOR to provide services on the
PROJECT shall be prequalified with the DEPARTMENT in the appropriate area - classes.
VIII. The PROJECT construction and right of way plans shall be prepared in English
units.
IX. The DEPARTMENT shall review and has approval authority for all aspects of the,
PROJECT. The DEPARTMENT will work with the FHWA to obtain all needed approvals with
information furnished by the SPONSOR.
X. The SPONSOR shall be responsible for the design of all structure(s) and preparation
of any required hydraulic and hydrological studies within the limits of this PROJECT in
accordance with the DEPARTMENT's policies and guidelines. The SPONSOR shall perform
all necessary survey efforts in order to complete the design of the structure (s) and prepare any
required hydraulic and hydrological studies. The final structure plans shall be incorporated into
this PROJECT as a part of this AGREEMENT.
XI. The SPONSOR shall follow the DEPARTMENT's procedures for identification of
existing and proposed utility facilities on the PROJECT. These procedures, in part, require all
requests for existing, proposed, or relocated facilities to flow through the DEPARTMENT's
Project Liaison and the District Utilities Engineer.
XII. The SPONSOR shall address all railroad concerns, comments, and requirements to
the satisfaction of the DEPARTMENT.
X111. Upon the SPONSOR's determination of the rights of way required for the
PROJECT and the approval of the right of way plans by the DEPARTMENT, the necessary
rights of way for the PROJECT shall be acquired by the SPONSOR. Right of Way acquisition
shall be in accordance with the law and the rules and regulations of the FHWA including, but not
limited to, Title 23, United States Code; 23 CFR 710, et. seq., and 49 CFR Part 24, and the rules
and regulations of the DEPARTMENT. Failure of the SPONSOR to follow these requirements
may result in the loss of Federal funding for the PROJECT and it will be the responsibility of the
SPONSOR to make up the loss of that funding. All required right of way shall be obtained and
cleared of obstructions, including underground storage tanks, prior to advertising the PROJECT
for bids. The SPONSOR shall further be responsible for making all changes to the approved
right of way plans, as deemed necessary by the DEPARTMENT, for whatever reason, as needed
to purchase the right of way or to match actual conditions encountered. The SPONSOR shall be
responsible for certifying the Right of Way.
XIV. Upon completion and approval of the PROJECT plans and bid documents, the
Department will authorize the SPONSOR to advertise the project for bids. The SPONSOR shall
be solely responsible for advertising and awarding the construction contract (subject to the
Department's recommendation) for the PROJECT.
W. The SPONSOR shall review and make recommendations concerning all shop
drawings prior to submission to the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT shall have final
authority concerning all shop drawings.
XVI. The SPONSOR shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy,
and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by or
on behalf of the SPONSOR pursuant to this AGREEMENT. The SPONSOR shall correct or
revise, or cause to be corrected or revised, any errors or deficiencies in the designs, drawings,
specifications, and other services furnished for this PROJECT. Failure by the SPONSOR to
address the errors or deficiencies within 30 days shall cause the SPONSOR to assume all
responsibility for construction delays caused by the errors and deficiencies. All revisions shall
be coordinated with the DEPARTMENT prior to issuance. The SPONSOR shall also be
responsible for any claim, damage, loss or expense that is attributable to negligent acts, errors, or
omissions related to the designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by or on
behalf of the SPONSOR pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
XVII. Both the SPONSOR and the DEPARTMENT hereby acknowledge that time is of
the essence. The Sponsor shall have the project ready to bid within two years from the Date of
Award of Funds.
XVIII. This AGREEMENT is made and entered into in FULTON COUNTY, Georgia,
and shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Georgia. The covenants
herein contained shall, except as otherwise provided, accrue to the benefit of and be binding
upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
W. IT IS AGREED:
A. That the SPONSOR as the sub - recipient of Federal financial assistance will submit a
copy of audited financial statements within 30 days of publication (in compliance
with OMB Circular A -133), for all fiscal periods in which the Federal sub -grant funds
are expended. GDOT reserves the right to take administrative action if the SPONSOR
is unresponsive.
Financial Statements will be submitted to:
Office of Audits
Financial Integrity Reporting Support Team
600 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
or
first @dot.ga.gov
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the DEPARTMENT and the SPONSOR have caused these
presents to be executed under seal by their duly authorized representatives. The parties hereto
have executed this Memorandum of Understanding, this day of OCWIA., , 200W
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCES
I hereby certify that I am a principle and duly authorized representative of
whose address is and it is also certified
that:
I. PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
The below listed provisions of Federal Procurement requirements shall be
complied with throughout the contract period:
(a) 49 CFR Part 18 Section 36
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments — Procurement
(b) 23 CFR 635 Subpart A — Contract Procedures
11. STATE AUDIT REQUIREMENT
The provisions of Section 36 -81 -7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
relating to the "Requirement of Audits" shall be complied with throughout the
contract period in full such that:
(a) Each unit of local government having a population in excess of
1,500 persons or expenditures of $ 300,000.00 or more shall
provide for and cause to be made an annual audit of the financial
affairs and transactions of all fiords and activities of the local
government for each fiscal year of the local government.
(b) The governing authority of each local unit of government not
included above shall provide for and cause to be made the audit
required not less often than once every two fiscal years.
(c) The governing authority of each local unit of government having
expenditures of less than $ 300,000.00 in that government's most
recently ended fiscal year may elect to provide for and cause to be
made, in lieu of the biennial audit, an annual report of agreed upon
procedures for that fiscal year.
(d) A copy of the report and any comments made by the state auditor
shall be maintained as a public record for public inspection during
the regular working hours at the principal office of the local
government. Those units of local government not having a
principal office shall provide a notification to the public as to the
location of and times during which the public may inspect the
report.
(e) The audits of each local. government shall be conducted in
accordance with generally accepted government auditing
standards.
III. FEDERAL AUDIT REQUIREMENT
The provisions of OMB Circular A -133 issued pursuant to the Single Audit Act of
1984, P.L. 98 -502, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, P.L. 104 -156
shall be complied with throughout the contract period in full such that:
(a) Non - Federal entities that expend $ 500,000 or more in a year in Federal
awards shall have a single or program - specific audit conducted for that
year in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A -133.
(b) Non - Federal entities that expend less than $ 500,000 a year in Federal
awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, but
records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of
the Federal agency, pass - through entity, and General Accounting Office
(GAO).
(c) Except for the provisions for biennial audits provided in paragraphs (1)
and (2) below, audits required shall be performed annually. Any biennial
audit shall cover both years within the biennial period.
(1) A State or local government that is required by constitution or
statute, in effect on January 1, 1987, to undergo its audits less
frequently than annually, is permitted to undergo its audits
biennially. This requirement must still be in effect for the biennial
period under audit.
(2) Any non -profit organization that had biennial audits for all biennial
periods ending between July 1, 1992, and January 1, 1995, is
permitted to undergo its audits biennially.
(d) The audit shall be conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted
Government Auditing Standards.
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