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quarterly financial reports, mid-year and end-of-year summary
progress reports prepared in conjunction with the Diviston’s Regional Coordinator, and a final close-out
report. Reporting Forms are located in Attachment K and can be found on the Division internet site.
The Recipient shall provide the Division with full support documentation for the quarterly financial
reports. To eliminate large files and mailings, the Division will accept back up documentation ona
CD if desired by the county.
¢ Salaries: includes, but is not limited to, a copy of the payroll register (highlight, underline or circle
expenses being claimed), spreadsheet showing breakdown (optional), timesheets (if applicable), and
canceled checks or proof of payment. Check/payroll registers are accepted as backup for both State
and Federal Agreements with the Division if canceled checks are not available.
« OPS/Contractual Services: includes, but is not limited to copies of contracts, MOUs or agreements
with consultants or sub-contractors providing services, payroll registers; timesheets and copies of
checks/proof of payment for temporary employees, student or graduate assistants, fellowships, part-
time academic employment, etc. Invoice detailing services performed and a copy of proof of payment
{i.e., canceled checks, general ledger showing deducted expenditure, etc.)
« Expenses: must include a copy of the invoice/receipt and proof of payment in the form of a canceled
check or ledger showing amount deducted from county fund.
co If training/exercise is provided by contractor, an agenda, training materials, exercise materials
and copies of sign-in rosters of attendees should be included. If planning is provided then will
need copies of planning materials and work products {i.e., meeting documents, copies of
completed plans, etc.)
o For travel and conference activities, copies of all receipts must be submitted (i.e., airfare, proof
of mileage, toll receipts, hotel receipts, car rental receipts, etc.) Receipts must be itemized and
match the dates of travel/conference. If conference, a copy of the agenda must be provided.
Proof of payment is also required for all travel and conferences.
« OCO: includes but is not limited to a copy of the vendor invoice/receipt and proof of payment in the
form of a check or ledger showing payment deduction.
« FCO: includes but is not limited to a copy of the vendor invoice/receipt and proof of payment in the
form of a check or ledger showing payment deduction.
© Coples of the general ledger each quarter should also be provided.
Quarterly financial reports are due to the Division no later than thirty days after the end of each
quarter of the program year; and shall continue to be submitted each quarter until submission of
the final close-out report. The ending dates for each quarter of this program year are September 30,
December 31, March 31 and June 30.
The final close-out report is due forty-five days after termination of this Agreement.
. The Budget Form is to be completed and sent along with the County’s signed agreements for
execution. Along with the Budget Form the county needs to provide a copy of the current
Emergency Management Local Budget (General Revenue). This is to ensure compliance with Rule
27P-19.011, Florida Administrative Code.
In addition to the above, in order to ensure compliance with Rule 27P-19.011, Florida Administrative Code,
historical budgetary information relating to the Recipient's Emergency Management Program is also
required. This information shall be developed based on guidelines provided by the Department and shall
be submitted to the Division no later than December 31, 2013. The Historical Information form must be
prepared and signed by an official of the County's Finance Office.
In a format provided by the Division, a proposed staffing summary and the counties position descriptions
shall be submitted to the Division not later than December 31, 2013.
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H.
If all required reports prescribed above are not provided to the Division or are not completed in a manner
acceptable to the Division, the Division may withhold further payments until they are completed or may take
such other action as set forth in Paragraphs (10), (11) and (12) of this Agreement, and Rule 27P-19.014,
Florida Administrative Code. "Acceptable to the Division" means that the work product was completed in
accordance with generally accepted principles, guidelines and applicable law, and is consistent with the
Scope of Work.
Mid-Year and End-of-Year summary progress reports are to be scheduled and reviewed by the Division’s
Regional Coordinator and submitted to the contract manager.
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Attachment F
Program Statutes, Regulations and Program Requirements
Program Statutes
1. Chapter 252, Florida Statutes
2. Rule Chapters 27P-6, 27P-11, 27P-19 and 27P-20, Florida Administrative Code
3, 48 CFR, Part 31
Program Requirements
(1) EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Division will cover the monthly cost of the satellite service provided to the counties (this includes one
(1) license per county). The charge does not cover maintenance, repair, additional equipment and other services
not part of the initial order for services. In particular, the service charge does not cover:
(a) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts damaged or lost through catastrophe, accident,
lightning, theft, misuse, fault or negligence of the Recipient or causes external damage to the equipment, such as,
but not limited to, failure of, or faulty, electrical power or air conditioning, operator error, failure or malfunction of
data communication equipment not provided to the Recipient by the Division under this Agreement, or from any
cause other than intended and ordinary use.
(b) Changes, modifications, or alterations in or to the equipment other than approved upgrades and
configuration changes.
(c) Deinstallation, relocation, or removal of the equipment or any accessories, attachments or other
devices.
The Recipient shall be independently responsible for any and all charges not part of the initial service order.
(2) NAWAS
The Florida National Warning System (NAWAS) is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security product that
shall be monitored 24 hours a day/365 days a year. The U. S. Department of Homeland Security supplies the line
and one handset to the recipient at no cost. Additional equipment, connections and handsets are the responsibility
of the Recipient.
(3) VEHICLES
Written approval from the Director of the Division must be obtained prior to the purchase of any motor
vehicle with funds provided under this Agreement. In the absence of such approval, the Division has no obligation
to honor such reimbursement request. Any trade-in or resale funds received relating to any vehicle purchased
under this subgrant is program income and must be applied toward the Recipient's Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Base Grant expenditures.
(4) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/PROCUREMENT
(a) The recipient shall comply with applicable procurement rules and regulations in securing goods and
services to implement the Scope of Work. Wherever required by law or otherwise permitted, the Recipient shall
utilize competitive procurement practices.
(b) Allowable costs shall be determined in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-
402 - Common Rule.
(c) Recipient agrees to use any equipment purchased under the terms of this Agreement for the purpose
for which it was intended.
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(d) Equipment purchased under the terms of this Agreement shall remain the property of the Recipient.
The disposition of equipment shall be made in accordance with the Recipient's policies and procedures and
applicable federal policies and procedures.
(5) CERTIFICATIONS
(a) By its execution of this Agreement, the Recipient certifies that it is currently in full
compliance with the Rule Chapters 27P-6, 27P-11, and 27P-19, Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 252, Florida
Statutes, and appropriate administrative rules and regulations that guide the emergency management program and
associated activities.
(b) The Recipient certifies that funds received from the Emergency Management, Preparedness and
Assistance Trust Fund (EMPA funds) will not be used to supplant existing funds, nor will funds from one program
under the Trust Fund be used to match funds received from another program under the Trust Fund. The Recipient
further certifies that EMPA funds shall not be expended for 911 services, emergency medical services, law
enforcement, criminal justice, fire service, public works or other services outside the emergency management
responsibilities assigned to the Recipient's Emergency Management Agency, unless such expenditure enhances
emergency management capabilities as expressly assigned in the local Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP).
(c) The Recipient certifies that it is a participant in the most current Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
(SMAA).
(d) By its signature, the Recipient reaffirms its certification to employ and maintain a full-time Director
consistent with Rule 27P-19.002(6), Florida Administrative Code.
(6) OTHER CONDITIONS
(a) As a further condition of receiving funding under this Agreement, following full or partial County
Emergency Operation Center activation at a level equivalent to a State Emergency Operation Center level two (2)
or above during the period of this Agreement, then the Recipient shall, within forty-five (45) days following the
conclusion of the activation, evaluate the performance of all elements of the local emergency management program
during that activation, and provide a written after action report to the Division.
(b) Funds may not be used for items such as door prizes and gifts. Flyers and educational information to
educate the public about the Emergency Management Program is allowable.
(c) Food and beverages may be purchased for Emergency Management personnel and other personnel
only if the Recipient's Emergency Operation Center or field command office is in an activated status and personnel
receiving food/beverage are on duty at either of these locations. Purchases may be made only under (1) An
Executive Order issued by the Governor or (2) a State of Emergency appropriately declared by local officials in
response to an emergency event or threat.
(d) Within 60 days of execution of this Agreement, the Recipient shail provide copies of any new or
updated ordinances in effect which expressly address emergency management, disaster preparedness, civil
defense, disasters, and emergencies or otherwise govern the activation of the local emergency management
program provided in s.252.38, Florida Statutes.
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Attachment G
JUSTIFICATION OF ADVANCE PAYMENT
RECIPIENT:
If you are requesting an advance, indicate same by checking the box below.
[ ] ADVANCE REQUESTED
operate the program without this advance,
Advance payment of $ is requested, Balance of
payments will be made on a reimbursement basis. These funds are
needed to pay staff, award benefits to clients, duplicate forms and
purchase start-up supplies and equipment. We would not be able to
If you are requesting an advance, complete the following chart and line item justification below.
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
BUDGET CATEGORY/LINE ITEMS
(list applicable line items)
20__-20___— Anticipated Expenditures for First Three Months of
Contract
For example
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
(Include Secondary Administration.)
For example
PROGRAM EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES
LINE ITEM JUSTIFICATION (For each line item, provide a detailed justification explaining the need for the cash
advance. The justification must include supporting documentation that clearly shows the advance will be expended
within the first ninety (90) days of the contract term. Support documentation should include quotes for purchases,
delivery timelines, salary and expense projections, etc, to provide the Division reasonable and necessary
