Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2025-26 Accepting USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant Funding - Armor Plates — reading text

status as an" associate of the federal government" or on the basis of such person or entity' s status as a parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of such an associate), except as expressly set out in 2 C. F. R. 200. 319(a) or as specifically authorized by USDOJ. 2) Monitoring of compliance with the requirements of this condition will be conducted by FDLE. 3) The term " associate of the federal government" means any person or entity engaged or employed ( in the past or at present) by or on behalf of the federal government-- as an employee, contractor or subcontractor( at any tier), award recipient or- subrecipient( at any tier), agent, or otherwise -- in undertaking any work, project, or activity for or on behalf of( or in providing goods or services to or on behalf of) the federal government, and includes any applicant for such employment or engagement, and any person or entity committed by legal instrument to undertake any such work, project, or activity( or to provide such goods or services) in future. 4) Nothing in this condition shall be understood to authorize or require any recipient, any subrecipient at any tier, or any person or other entity, to violate any federal law, including any applicable civil rights or nondiscrimination law. 23.0 Non- Disclosure Agreements- No recipient or entity that receives a procurement contract or subcontract with any funds under this award, may require any employee or contractor to sign an internal confidentiality agreement or statement that prohibits or otherwise restricts, or purports to prohibit or restrict, the reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse to an investigative or law enforcement representative of a federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. 24.0 Whistleblower Protections- An employee of a recipient( at any tier) must not be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing to a person or body described in paragraph( a)( 2) of 41 U. S. C. 4712 information that the employee reasonably believes is evidence of gross mismanagement of a Federal contract or grant, a gross waste of Federal funds, an abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract or grant, a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or a violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract including the competition for or negotiation of a contract) or grant. The recipient and subrecipient must inform their employees in writing of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U. S. C. 4712. 25. 0 Confidential Funds and Confidential Funds Certificate - A signed certification that the Project Director or Implementing Agency Chief Official has read, understands, and agrees to abide by all conditions for confidential funds outlined in Section 3. 12 of the DOJ Grants Financial Guide is required for all projects that involve confidential funds. The signed certification must be submitted at the time of award application. Confidential Funds certifications must be signed by the recipient Chief Official or an individual with formal, written signature authority for the Chief Official. Page 22 of 27  Prior to the reimbursement of expenditures for confidential funds, the recipient must compile and maintain a CI Funds Tracking Sheet to record all disbursements under the award. The completed foram must be submitted with the payment request for CJG review. 26. 0 For JAG: Task Force Training Requirement- The recipient agrees that within 120 days of award, each current member of a law enforcement task force funded with these funds who is a task force commander, agency executive, task force officer, or other task force member of equivalent rank, will complete required online( internet- based) task force training. The training can be accessed https:// www.centf.orq/ CTFLI/. All current and new task force members are required to complete this training once during the life of the award, or once every four years if multiple awards include this requirement. This training addresses task force effectiveness as well as other key issues including privacy and civil liberties/ rights, task force performance measurement, personnel selection, and task force oversight and accountability. When FDLE awards funds to support a task force, the recipient must compile and maintain a task force personnel roster along with course completion certificates. 27. 0 For NCHIP & NARIP: Protective Order Systems - Any system developed with funds awarded under this cooperative agreement will be designed to permit interface with the National Protective Order file maintained by the FBI. SECTION VII: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. 0 Environmental Protection Agency' s ( EPA) list of Violating Facilities - The recipient assures that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the Program Purpose are not listed on the EPA' s list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify the Department 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. 2. 0 National Environmental Policy Act( NEPA)- The recipient agrees to assist FDLE in complying with the NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act, and other related federal environmental impact analyses requirements in the use of award funds by the recipient. This applies to the following new activities whether or not they are being specifically funded with these award funds. That is, it applies as long as the activity is being conducted by the recipient or any third party and the activity needs to be undertaken in order to use these award funds. Accordingly, the recipient agrees to first determine if any of the following activities will be funded by the award, prior to obligating funds for any of these purposes. If it is determined that any of the following activities will be funded by the award, the recipient agrees to contact FDLE CJG. 1) New construction; 2) Any renovation or remodeling of a property located in an environmentally or historically sensitive area, including properties located within a 100- year flood plain; a wetland, or habitat for endangered species, ora property listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; 3) A renovation, lease, or any other proposed use of a building or facility that will either( a) result in a change in its basic prior use or( b) significantly change its size; 4) Implementation of a new program involving the use of chemicals other than chemicals that are( a) purchased as an incidental component of a funded activity and ( b) traditionally used, for example, in office, household, recreational, or educational environments; and 5) Implementation of a program relating to clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operations, including the identification, seizure, or closure of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories. The recipient understands and agrees that complying with NEPA may require the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/ or an Environmental Impact Statement, as directed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The recipient further understands and agrees to the requirements for implementation of a Mitigation Plan, as detailed by the Department of Justice at htbs://www.ba. aov/ Fundinginepa. html, for programs relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations. 3.0 National Historic Preservation Act- The recipient will assist the Department( if necessary) in assuring compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( 54 U. S. C. § 300. 101 et seq.), Ex. Order 11593 identification and protection of historic properties), the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 ( 54 U. S. C. 312501- 312508) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969( 43 C. F. R. 46). Page 23 of 27 4.0 Human Research Subjects- The recipient agrees to comply with the requirements of 28 C. F. R. § 46 and all Office of Justice Programs policies and procedures regarding the protection of human research subjects, including obtainment of Institutional Review Board approval, if appropriate, and subject informed consent. 5.0 Disclosures Conflict of Interest— Recipients( at any tier) must establish safeguards to prohibit employees, officers, agents, and board members from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. Recipients must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to FDLE( the non- federal pass-through entity). No employee, officer, agency, or board member may solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from providers/ contractors. Violations of Criminal Law- The recipient must disclose all violations of state or federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery or gratuity violations potentially affecting the award. 6. 0 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act - The recipient 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. 7. 0 Limitations on Government Employees Financed by Federal Assistance - The recipient will comply with requirements of 5 U. S. C. §§ 1501- 08 and §§ 7321- 26, 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. 8. 0 Funds to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now ( ACORN) Unallowable - Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of any contract or award to either the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now( ACORN) or its subsidiaries, without the express prior written approval of OJP. 9. 0 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 Section 316.305, Florida Statutes., the 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 award and to establish workplace safety policies and conduct education, awareness, and other outreach to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers. 10. 0 DNA Testing of Evidentiary Materials and Upload of DNA Profiles to a Database- If award funds are used for DNA testing of evidentiary materials, any resulting eligible DNA profiles