Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — Sheriff's Office Request for Grant Application — reading text

Okaloosa County Zz ES Law Enforcement Service & ExcellenS iA a“ ed en Sheritf March 11, 2014 Chairman Board of County Commissioners 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd, Ste 206 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-1285 SUBJECT: March 18, 2014 BCC Agenda Request, FY14 USDOJ Coverdell Forensics Grant Application [ respectfully request the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approve the Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts (on behalf of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office) to submit an on-line application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY2014 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program. The total grant request is $175,000 (Federal Share) to purchase a Morpho Trak (or equivalent) latent print processing station, it is modified from a submission last year. The total cost of the equipment is $182,000. If the grant is approved, we will hire a Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) to operate the equipment and to mentor our existing Crime Scene Staff as they progress through a certification process. If approved, | will include the CLPE position in future budget documents. RECOMMENDATION: Request the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to sign, review and approve the application submission, accept the award, and all future grant documents during the term of the grant. Request the Board authorize the Contracts & Grants office to submit the on-line application and on-line submission of future grant documents during the term of the grant. Thank you for your consideration. 7, Larry Ashley Sheriff C) 1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Shalimar, FL 32579-1234 % Phone (850) 651-7410 * Fax (850) 609-3048 C) 296 Brackin Street, Crestview, FL 32539-2909 #% Phone (850) 689-5650 * Fax (850) 689-5556 “The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate” March 11, 2014 Solicitation/Application: U.S. Department of Justice, BJA FY14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants PRogram |, Larry R. Ashley, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is true and correct. Further | affirm | have read, understand and agree to comply with all terms and conditions including all certifications and assurances, Federal , State and Local, in regard to the attached application. Preparer/Program Manager: Inspector, Homeland Security Title “Ca Joa ff 4017 Signature ‘ Date Elected Official: Larry R. Ashley Sheriff of Okaloosa County, Florida Printed Name 7 Title am March “4, LAG CA" 7 Signature Va Date NIJ FY 14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Switch to Application Handbook Overview Overview | This handbook allows you to complete the application process for applying to the NIJ FY 14 ! Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program. At the end of the application | process you will have the opportunity to view and print the SF-424 form. 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Applicant Information Yes © No 6000765 | Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Help/Frequently Asked Questions | Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners | GMS Home | c/o Contracts & Grants Log Off Fort Walton Beach 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 206 | Zip+4 Lookup https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicantInformation.do[3/12/2014 9:58:16 AM] NIJ FY 14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program | Contracts & Grants Mgr. | c/o Contracts & Grants | 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 206 | Fort Walton Beach | Zip+4 Lookup |[s50] [ss1| 7200| ext: |4381 | {L850] [09] [5029] | grants@clerkofcourts.cc | Email Help hitps://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicantInformation.do[3/12/2014 9:58:16 AM] NIJ FY 14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program qd Enhancement of Latent Print Examination Capability ‘| Okaloosa County, Florida | October | September Congressional District 02, FL Congressional District 03, FL DoS cTuE. 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Please continue with your application. https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/budget.do[3/12/2014 10:02:26 AM] NIJ FY 14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Switch to Assurances and Certifications The following problems were found: e You need to sign your application by checking the box below. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application/preapplication is true and correct, the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. Your typed name, in lieu of your signature represents your legal binding acceptance of the terms of this application and your statement of the veracity of the representations made in this application. The document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the following: : Assurances and Certifications 1. Assurances 2. Certifications Reaarding Lobbving: Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters: and Drug-Free Workplace requirements. If you are an applicant for any Violence Against Women grants, this includes the Certification of Compliance with the Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act. Help/Frequently Asked _Questions GMS Home | Chairman | [ | Log Off | C/o Contracts & Grants | S 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 206 | Fort Walton Beach | Al https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationAssurance.do[3/12/2014 10:06:13 AM] NIJ FY 14 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program | grants@clerkofcourts.ce Email Help Vi I have examined the information provided here regarding the signing authority and certify it is accurate. I am the signing authority, or have been delegated or designated formally as the signing authority by the appropriate authority of official, to provide the information requested throughout this application system on behalf of this jurisdiction. Information regarding the signing authority, or the delegation of such authority, has been placed in a file and is available on-site for immediate review. “Save aiid Continue Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman Date https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationA ssurance.do[3/12/2014 10:06:13 AM] Assurances NOTE: You must click on the "Accept" button at the bottom of the page before closing this window OMB APPROVAL NUMBER 1121-0140 EXPIRES 03/31/2016 STANDARD ASSURANCES The Applicant hereby assures and certifies compliance with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements, including OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-102, A-110, A-122, A-133; Ex. Order 12372 (intergovernmental review of federal programs); and 28 C.F.R. pts. 66 or 70 (administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements). The applicant also specifically assures and certifies that: 1. It has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any required non-federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application. 2. It will 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. 3. It will give the awarding agency or the Government Accountability Office, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all paper or electronic records related to the financial assistance. 4. It will comply with all lawful requirements imposed by the awarding agency, specifically including any applicable regulations, such as 28 C.F.R. pts. 18, 22, 23, 30, 35, 38, 42, 61, and 63, and the award term in 2 C.F.R. § 175.15(b). 5. It will assist the awarding agency (if necessary) in assuring compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. § 470), Ex. Order 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. § 469 a-1 et seq.), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. § 4321). 6. It will comply (and will require any subgrantees or contractors to comply) with any applicable statutorily-imposed nondiscrimination requirements, which may include the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3789d); the Victims of Crime Act (42 U.S.C. § 10604(e)); The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. § 5672(b)); the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 7 94); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12131-34); the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§1681, 1683, 1685-86); and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-07); see Ex. Order 13279 (equal protection of the laws for faith-based and community organizations). 7. lf a governmental entity: a. it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. § 4601 et seq.), which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally-assisted programs; and b. it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-08 and §§ 7324-28, which limit certain political activities of State or local government employees whose principal employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by federal assistance. a Accept # ae: Charles K. Windes, Jr.,