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subgrant recipient is a high-risk grantee. Cf. 28 C.F.R. parts 66 , 70.
64. Text Messaging While Driving
Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While
Driving ," 74 Fed. Reg. 51225 (October 1, 2009), and §316.305, F.S., the subgrant recipient is
encouraged to adopt and enforce policies banning employees from text messaging while driving
any vehicle during the course of performing work funded by this subgrant and to establish
workplace safety policies and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach to decrease
crashes caused by distracted drivers.
65. System for Award Management (SAM)
The subgrant recipient must maintain current information in SAM until it submits the final financial
report required under this award or receives the final payment, whichever is later. This requires
that the subgrant recipient review and update the information at least annually after the initial
registration , and more frequently if required by changes in its information or another award term .
66. Maximum Allowable Salary
No portion of these federal grant funds shall be used towards any part of the annual cash
compensation of any employee of the subgrant recipient whose total annual cash compensation
exceeds 110% of the maximum salary payable to a member of the Federal government's Senior
Executive Service at an agency with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System for that year.
(The salary table for SES employees is available at http://www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/index .asp .
A subgrant recipient may compensate an employee at a higher rate , provided the amount in
excess of this compensation limitation is paid with non-federal funds .). This limitation on
compensation rates allowable under this award may be waived on an individual basis at the
discretion of the OJP official indicated in the program announcement under which this award is
made.
67. DNA Testing of Evidentiary Materials and Upload of DNA Profiles to a Database
If JAG program funds will be used for DNA testing of evidentiary materials, any resulting eligible
DNA profiles must be uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) , by a government
DNA lab with access to CODIS. No profiles generated with JAG funding may be entered into any
other non-governmental DNA database without prior express written approval from BJA. For
more information, refer to the NIJ FY 2012 DNA Backlog Reduction Program , available at
https ://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles 1/nij/slOO1 062 .pdf
In addition, funds may not be used for purchase of DNA equipment and supplies when the
resulting DNA profiles from such technology are not accepted for entry into CODIS (the National
DNA Database operated by the FBI).
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68. Interoperable Communications Guidance
Subgrant recipients that are using funds to support emergency communications activities must
comply with the current SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including
provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications.
Emergency communications activities include the purchase of Interoperable Communications
Equipment and technologies such as voice-over-internet protocol bridging or gateway devices , or
equipment to support the build out of wireless broadband networks in the 700 MHz public safety
band under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Waiver Order . SAFECOM guidance
can be found at www.safecomprogram.gov/library/lists/library/DispF orm.aspx?ID=334 .
Subgrant recipients Grantees interested in developing a public safety broadband network in the
700 MHz band in their jurisdictions must adhere to the technical standards set forth in the FCC
Waiver Order, or any succeeding FCC orders, rules, or regulations pertaining to broadband
operations in the 700 MHz public safety band. The subgrant recipient shall also ensure projects
support the Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and are fully coordinated with
the full -time Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC). If any future regulatory requirement
(from the FCC or other governmental entity) results in a material technical or financial change in
the project, the recipient should submit associated documentation, and other material , as
applicable , for review by the SWIC to ensure coordination . Subgrant recipients must provide a
listing of all communications equipment purchased with grant award funding (plus the quantity
purchased of each item) to FDLE once items are procured during any periodic programmatic
progress reports .
69. Ballistic-Resistant and Stab Resistant Body Armor
Subgrant recipients that wish to purchase armor with JAG funds must certify that law
enforcement agencies receiving vests have a written "mandatory wear" policy in effect. This
policy must be in place for at least all uniformed officers before funding can be used by the
agency for body armor. There are no requirements regarding the nature of the policy other than it
being a mandatory wear policy for all uniformed officers while on duty. FAQs related to the
mandatory wear policy and certifications can be found at www.bja.gov/Funding/JAGFAQ.pdf.
JAG funds may be used to purchase armor for an agency, but may not be used as the 50%
match for purposes of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program.
Body armor purchased with JAG funds may be purchased at any threat level, make, or model
from any distributor or manufacturer, as long as the vests have been tested and found to comply
with applicable National Institute of Justice ballistic or stab standards and are listed on the NIJ
Compliant Body Armor Model List (http://nij.gov). In addition, body armor purchased must be
American-made. The latest NIJ standard information can be found at:
www.nij.gov/topics/technology/body-armor/safetv-initiative.htm .
70. BJA or FDLE Sponsored Events
The subgrant recipient agrees to participate in BJA- or FDLE-sponsored training events, technical
assistance events, or conference held by FDLE or BJA or their designees, upon FDLE's or BJA's
request.
71. Expenses Related to Conferences, Meetings, Trainings, and Other Events
The subgrant recipient agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations , policies, and
guidance (including specific cost limits, prior approval and reporting requirements , where
applicable) governing the use of federal funds for expenses related to conferences, meetings,
trainings , and other events, including the provision of food and/or beverages at such events, and
costs of attendance at such events. Information on pertinent laws , regulations , policies, and
guidance is available at
http://ojp.gov/financialquide/PostawardRequirements/chapter15page1 .htm
72. Environmental Requirements and Energy
For subgrants in excess of $100,000 , the subgrant recipient must comply with all applicable
standards, orders , or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
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1857(h)), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and
Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15).
The subgrant recipient must comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat. 871), if any.
73. Other Federal Funds
The subgrantee agrees that if it currently has an open award of federal funds or if it receives an
award of federal funds other than this award, and those awards have been , are being , or are to be
used, in whole or in part, for one or more of the identical cost items for which funds are being
provided under this award, the subgrantee will promptly notify, in writing the grant manager for this
award, and , if so requested by OCJG seek a budget modification or change of project scope grant
adjustment notice (GAN) to eliminate any inappropriate duplication of funding.
74. Monitoring
The recipient agrees to comply with FDLE's grant monitoring guidelines, protocols, and
procedures, and to cooperate with FDLE on all grant monitoring requests, including requests
related to desk reviews , enhanced programmatic desk reviews, and /or site visits. The recipient
agrees to provide FDLE all documentation necessary to complete monitoring of the award .
Further, the recipient agrees to abide by reasonable deadlines set by FDLE for providing
requested documents. Failure to cooperate with FDLE grant monitoring activities may result in
sanctions affecting the recipient's award, including, but not limited to: withholding and/or other
restrictions on the recipient's access to funds referral to the Office of the Inspector General for
audit review, designation of the recipient as a FDLE High Risk grantee, or termination of an
award(s).
75. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The recipient agrees that awarded funds may not be expended on unmanned aircraft, unmanned
aircraft systems, or aerial vehicles (US, UAS, or UAV) unless the BJA Director certifies that
extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist, making them essential to the maintenance of public
safety and good order. Additionally, any funding approved for this purpose would be subject to
additional reporting, which would be stipulated by FDLE post award .
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Application for Funding Assistance
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Justice Assistance Grant - County-wide
In witness whereof, the parties affirm they each have read and agree to the conditions set
forth in this agreement, have read and understand the agreement in its entirety and have
executed this agreement by their duty authorized officers on the date, month and year set
out below.
Corrections on this page, including Strikeovers,
whiteout, etc. are not acceptable.
Signature :
Typed Name and Title: Petrina T. Herring, Bureau Chief
Typed Name of Subgrant Recipient: Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
Signature:
Typed Name and Title: Nathan D. Boyles, Chairman
Date:
Typed Name of Implementing Agency: Court Administration First Judicial Circuit
Signature: ~- rn. Wfl<jltt-
Typed Name and Title: Robin M. Wright, Trial Court Administrator
Date: f -di./- IS°"
Application Ref# 2016-JAGC-2650 Section #6 Page 1 of 1
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Rule Reference 11 D-9.006 OCJG-005 (rev. October 2005)
Application for Funding Assistance
Fforida Department of Law Enforcement
Justice
