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Citv of Sebastian. Florida
Subject: FRDAP Grant for
Agenda No. 00.178
Improvements to Barber Street
Recreational Facilities
Department Origin: City Manager
for SuUmi, b : ity Manager
Date Submitted: 7/31/00
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For Agenda of: 08/09/00
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Exhibits: FRDAP Grant Agreement
EXPENDITURE
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SUMMARY
The attached Grant Agreement between the City of Sebastian and the Department of
Environmental Protection/Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is
for improvements to the Barber Street Sports Complex. The Department of Environmental
Protection agrees to pay their share of the project costs, on a reimbursement basis, funds not
to exceed $150,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Move to authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement between the City of
Sebastian and the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program for improvements to
the Barber Street Sports Complex.
Regular City Council Meeting
August 9, 2000
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00.1871 B. Authorize City Manager to Execute Grant Agreement with Department of Environmental
99.182 Protection/ Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for Improvements to
Barber Street Sports Complex (Funding Not to Exceed $150.000) (City Manager Transmittal
7131/00. Grant Agreement)
Mr. Hill recommended the Barber Street Sports Complex sign be improved.
MOTION by Majcher/Hill
"I move to authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement between the City of
Sebastian and the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program for improvements to the
Barber Street Sports Complex."
ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill
- aye
Mayor Barnes
- aye
Mr. Bishop
- absent
Mr. Barczyk
- aye
Mr. Majcher
- aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
00.177 C. E Approve Temporarily Closing Creative Playground at Barber Street Soorts Complex Except
Swing Set Area For Necessary Repairs and Replacements (City Manager Transmittal8l3MO)
Tape II. Side 1(8:35 p.m.)
The City Manager said he had met with the new City Engineer and Public Works Director to assess
safety concerns at the Creative Playground.
The City Engineer said there are maintenance issues such as splintered wood, protruding nails,
missing hand grips, roofs that need replacement, etc. which mandate that the playground be
temporarily closed; and advised that the playground needs routine annual maintenance. The
Public Works Director said Wayne Anderson, Safety Inspector with Florida League of Cities, had
advised that the facility be closed and stated there are concerns regarding use of pressure treated
wood for playgrounds.
Mr. Hill recommended the repairs be done now rather than waiting until October to begin the
process. Discussion took place on the lack of maintenance on these types of recreation facilities,
looking at the existing budget to see what funds might be available, and the need for repairs at the
Riverview Park playground as well. The City Manager said there is funding in the proposed FY
2001 budget for maintaining park facilities, however, if it is Council's wish to expedite the Creative
Playground repairs at this time, he will work with staff and come back with a recommendation.
Hilda Stringer, Sebastian, said closing the Creative Playground will affect a lot of Sebastian families
and recommended it remain open until new equipment is installed.
Sal Neglia, Sebastian, recommended the playground be closed temporarily at this time due to
safety concerns.
Regular City Council Meeting
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Jeb Bush
Governor
Department of
Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard David B. Struhs
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Secretary
July 25, 2000
Ms. Martha Campbell
City Engineer
City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958
Re: Barber Street Sports
FRDAP Project No. F01049
Dear Ms. Campbell:
Thank you for your letter accepting the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)
grant. The grant agreement has been prepared in accordance with your acceptance letter. It is important
that you review the agreement to ensure that information specific to your project is accurate.
Please execute and return both original copies of the agreement. In signing the agreement, do not
complete the blank space for the date. Our staff will date the agreement when formally executed by
the Department and one original copy will be returned to you.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact us at (850) 488-
7896 or Suncom 278-7896.
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Enclosure
Sincerely,
Linda Reeves
Community Assistance Consultant
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
Mail Station #585
"More Protection, Less Process"
Printed on recycled paper.
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F1049
(DEP Contract Number)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Project Grant Agreement - Development
This Agreement is made and entered into this ) b day of
200-b, by and between the State of Florida, DEPARTMENT
of Environmental Protection, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, City
of Sebastian, hereinafter called the GRANTEE, in furtherance of an
approved public outdoor recreation project. In consideration of the
mutual covenants contained herein and pursuant to ss. 375.021 and
375.075, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 62D-5, Part V, Florida
Administrative Code, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. This Agreement shall be performed in accordance with ss.
375.021 and 375.075, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 62D-5, Part V,
Florida Administrative Code, hereinafter called the RULE. The GRANTEE
shall comply with all provisions of the RULE, which is incorporated
into this Agreement by reference, as if fully set forth herein. It is
the intent of the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE that none of the
provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, shall have application
to this Agreement.
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2. Failure to comply with the provisions of the RULE or the
terms and conditions of this Agreement will result in cancellation of
the Agreement by the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT shall give the
GRANTEE in violation of the RULE or this Agreement a notice in writing
of the particular violations stating a reasonable time to comply.
Failure to comply within the time period stated in the written notice
shall result in cancellation of the Agreement and may result in the
imposition of the terms in Paragraph 19.
3. The DEPARTMENT has found that public outdoor recreation
is the primary purpose of the project known as Barber Street Sports
(Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, FRDAP Project
Number F01049), hereinafter called the PROJECT, and enters into this
Agreement with the GRANTEE for the development of that real property,
the legal description of which shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT as
described in the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
Development Project Pre-reimbursement/Commencement Documentation Form,
DEP Form FPS -A034.
4. If the DEPARTMENT determines that site control is not
sufficient under the RULE the DEPARTMENT shall give the applicant a
notice in writing and a reasonable time to comply. If the deficiency
cannot be reasonably corrected within the deficiency period or within
the time specified in the letter, whichever is later, the DEPARTMENT
shall cancel this AGREEMENT.
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5. The GRANTEE shall construct, or cause to be constructed,
certain public outdoor recreation facilities and improvements
consisting of the following PROJECT elements which may be modified by
the DEPARTMENT if GRANTEE shows good cause: Skateboard Park, Picnic
Facilities, renovate Playground, Parking, Restrooms, Landscaping and
Other Related Support Facilities.
6. Prior to commencement of PROJECT land development, the
GRANTEE shall submit the documentation required by the Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program Development Project Pre-
reimbursement/Commencement Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS -A034,
referenced in S. 62D-D.058(6)(f) of the RULE, to the DEPARTMENT upon
determining that the documentation complies with the RULE, the
DEPARTMENT will give notice to GRANTEE to commence the development.
7. The DEPARTMENT shall pay, on a reimbursement basis, to
the GRANTEE, funds not to exceed $150,000, which will pay the
DEPARTMENT'S share of the cost of the PROJECT. DEPARTMENT fund limits
are based upon the following:
DEPARTMENT Amount $150,000 50%
GRANTEE Match $150,000 50%
Type of Match Cash and/or In -Kind Services
The PROJECT reimbursement request shall include all
documentation required by the DEPARTMENT for a proper pre -audit
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and post -audit review. Within sixty (60) days after receipt of the
request, the DEPARTMENT'S Contract Manager shall review the completion
documentation and payment request from the GRANTEE for the PROJECT.
If the documentation is sufficient and meets the requirements of the
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Completion
Documentation Form, DEP Form FPS -A037, referenced in s. 62D-
5.058(6)2(8), the DEPARTMENT will approve the request for payment.
8. Prior to commencement of PROJECT construction, the
GRANTEE shall submit for DEPARTMENT approval the documentation
described in the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
Development Project Pre-reimbursement/Commencement Documentation Form,
Form FPS -A034, referenced in s. 62D-5.058(7)(c)of the RULE, the
DEPARTMENT will approve the request for payment.
9. The Grantee shall obtain all required local, state and
federal environmental construction permits and approvals prior to
commencement of project construction and shall certify to the
Department by completing the Permitting Certification, FPS -A034,
referenced in s. 62D -5.058(7)(c) of the RULE.
10. The GRANTEE agrees to comply with the Division of
Recreation and Parks' Grant and Contract Accountability
Procedure, hereinafter called the PROCEDURE and incorporated into
this Agreement by reference as if fully set forth herein. All
purchases of goods and services for accomplishment of the PROJECT
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shall be secured in accordance with the GRANTEE'S adopted procurement
procedures. Expenses representing the PROJECT costs, including the
required matching contribution, shall be reported to the DEPARTMENT
and summarized on certification forms provided in the PROCEDURE. The
DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE agree to use the PROCEDURE guidelines
accounting for FRDAP funds disbursed under the PROJECT. The parties
further agree that the principles for determining the eligible costs,
supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements of the
PROCEDURE shall be used.
11. The GRANTEE shall retain all records supporting PROJECT
costs for three (3) years after the fiscal year in which the final
PROJECT payment was released by the DEPARTMENT or until final
resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim or audit
that started prior to the expiration of the three-year retention
period. The DEPARTMENT, State Auditor General, State Comptroller and
other agencies or entities with jurisdiction shall have the right to
inspect and audit the GRANTEE'S records for said PROJECT within the
three year retention period.
12. PROJECT funds may be reimbursed for eligible
preagreement expenses (as defined in s. 62D-5.054(29) of the RULE)
incurred by GRANTEE prior to execution of this Agreement as set forth
in s.62D-5.055(9) of the RULE. The DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE fully
understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of PROJECT
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funds by the DEPARTMENT for any expenditure made prior to the
execution of this Agreement with the exception of those expenditures
which meet the requirements of the foregoing sections of the RULE.
13. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution
and the GRANTEE shall complete construction of all PROJECT elements on
or before�/� . �j�, C�iU�. The completion date may be extended by
the DEPARTMENT for good cause at the written request of the GRANTEE
and such request must be made prior to the PROJECT completion date.
14. The DEPARTMENT'S Contract Manager for the purpose of
this Agreement shall be responsible for ensuring performance of its
terms and conditions and shall approve all reimbursement requests
prior to payment. The GRANTEE'S Liaison Agent, as identified in the
PROJECT application, or successor, shall act on behalf of the GRANTEE
relative to the provisions of this Agreement. The GRANTEE'S Liaison
Agent, shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed PROJECT status reports
every ninety (90) days summarizing the work accomplished, problems
encountered, percentage of completion, and other information which may
be requested by the DEPARTMENT. Photographs to reflect the
construction work accomplished shall be submitted when the DEPARTMENT
requests them.
15. All monies expended by the GRANTEE for the purpose
contained herein shall be subject to pre -audit review and approval by
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the Comptroller of Florida in accordance with s. 17.03, Florida
Statutes.
16. Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely
responsible for the wrongful acts of its employees and agents.
However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either
party of its sovereign immunity or the provisions of s. 768.28,
Florida Statutes.
17. The GRANTEE shall comply with all federal, state and
local rules and regulations in acquiring and developing this PROJECT.
The GRANTEE acknowledges that this requirement includes compliance
with all federal, state and local.health and safety rules and
regulations. The GRANTEE further agrees to ensure that the GRANTEE'S
contract will include the requirements of this paragraph in all
subcontracts made to perform this Agreement.
18. The DEPARTMENT has the right to inspect the PROJECT and
any and all records related thereto at any reasonable time.
19. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the
DEPARTMENT in the event the GRANTEE refuses to allow public access to
all documents, papers, letters or other materials made or received in
conjunction with this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
119, Florida Statutes.
20. Following receipt of an audit report identifying
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any reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT for the GRANTEE'S non-compliance
with this Agreement, the GRANTEE will be allowed a maximum of thirty
(30) days to submit additional pertinent documentation to offset the
amount identified as being due the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT,
following a review of the documentation submitted by the GRANTEE, will
inform the GRANTEE of any reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT.
21. The DEPARTMENT shall also have the right to demand a
refund, either in whole or in part, of the FRDAP funds provided to the
GRANTEE for non-compliance with the material terms of this Agreement.
The GRANTEE, upon such written notification from the DEPARTMENT,
shall refund, and shall forthwith pay to the DEPARTMENT, the amount of
money demanded by the DEPARTMENT. Such refund shall include interest
calculated at two (2) percent over the prevailing prime rate as
reported by the Federal Reserve on the date the DEPARTMENT calculates
the amount of refund due. Interest shall be calculated from the
date(s) of payment(s) to the GRANTEE by the DEPARTMENT to the date
repayment is made by GRANTEE.
22. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay
under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the
Florida Legislature.
23. Allowable indirect costs shall not exceed 15% of the
GRANTEE'S eligible wages and salaries. Indirect costs that exceed 15%
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must be approved in advance by the DEPARTMENT to be considered
eligible PROJECT expenses.
24. If asphalt paving is required for the PROJECT it shall
conform to the Florida Department of Transportation's specifications
for road and bridge construction. Bid specifications, contracts
and/or purchase orders of the GRANTEE must specify thickness of
asphalt and square yards to be paved.
25. Prior to final reimbursement, the GRANTEE must erect a
permanent information sign on the PROJECT site which credits PROJECT
funding or a portion thereof, from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program.
26. Land owned by the GRANTEE, which is developed or
acquired with FRDAP funds, shall be dedicated in perpetuity as an
outdoor recreation site by the GRANTEE for the use and benefit of the
public as stated in Administrative Rule 62D-5.059(2). The dedication
must be recorded in the public property records by the GRANTEE. Land
under control other than by ownership of the GRANTEE such as by lease,
shall be dedicated as an outdoor recreation area for the use and
benefit of the general public for a minimum period of twenty-five (25)
years from the completion date set forth in the PROJECT completion
certificate. The dedications must be recorded in the public property
records by the GRANTEE. Such PROJECT shall be open at reasonable times
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and shall be managed in a safe and attractive manner appropriate for
public use.
27. The employment of unauthorized aliens by any GRANTEE is
considered a violation of s. 274A(e) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act. If the GRANTEE knowingly employs unauthorized
aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of
this Agreement. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for including this
provision in all subcontracts with private organizations made to
perform this Agreement.
28. No person on the grounds of race, creed, color, national
origin, age, sex, marital status or ability level, shall be excluded
from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination in performance of this
Agreement.
29. This Agreement strictly prohibits the expenditure of
FRDAP funds for the purpose of lobbying the Florida Legislature, the
judicial branch, or a state agency.
30. Any local governmental entity, nonprofit organization,
or for-profit organization that is awarded funds from a grants and
aids appropriation by a state agency shall:
(a) If the amounts received exceed $100,000, have an audit
performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General
promulgated pursuant to s. 11.45, Florida Statutes; or
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(b) If the amounts received exceed $25,000, but do not exceed
$100,000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the
Auditor General promulgated pursuant to s. 11.45, Florida Statutes, or
have a statement prepared by an independent certified public
accountant which attests that the receiving entity or organization has
complied with the provisions of this Agreement; or
(c) If the amounts received do not exceed $25,000, have the head
of the entity or organization attest, under penalties of perjury, that
the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of this
Agreement.
31. Pursuant to s. 215.422, Florida Statutes, the
DEPARTMENT's Project Manager shall have five (5) working days, unless
otherwise specified herein, to inspect and approve the payment
requests for payment. The DEPARTMENT must submit a request for
payment to the Florida DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance within twenty
(20) days; and the DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance has fifteen (15)
days to issue a warrant. Days are calculated from the date the
invoice is received or the date the services are received, inspected,
and approved, whichever is later. Invoice payment requirements do not
start until a complete and correct invoice has been received.
Invoices which have to be returned to the GRANTEE for correction(s)
will result in a delay in the payment. A Vendor Ombudsman has been
established within the Florida DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance who
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may be contacted if a contractor is experiencing problems in obtaining
timely payment(s) from a State of Florida agency. The Vendor
Ombudsman may be contacted at 850/488-2924 or 1-800-848-3792.
32. In accordance with s. 215.422, Florida Statutes, the
DEPARTMENT shall pay the GRANTEE interest at a rate as established by
s. 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, on the unpaid balance, if a warrant in
payment of an invoice is not issued within 40 days after receipt of a
correct invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods and
services. Interest payments of less than $1 will not be enforced
unless the GRANTEE requests payment. The interest rate established
pursuant to s. 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, by Comptroller's Memorandum
No. 11 (1998-99) dated December 2, 1999, has been set at 10.0% per
annum or .02740% per day. The revised interest rate for each calendar
year beyond 1999 for which the term of this Agreement is in effect can
be obtained by calling the DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance, Vendor
Ombudsman at the telephone number provided above or the DEPARTMENT's
Contracts Section at 850/922-5942.
33. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime
may not perform work as a grantee, contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity,
and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the
threshold amount provided in s. 287.017, Florida Statutes, or Category
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Two, for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
34. In addition, a copy of the audit or attestation as
required in paragraph 27, shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT within
one (1) year from the PROJECT completion date as set forth in the
PROJECT completion certificate.
35. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed
as granting any rights, privileges or interest in any third party
without mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.
36. It is understood by the parties that the amount of this
Agreement may be reduced should the Governor's Budget Office declare a
revenue shortfall and assess a mandatory reserve. Should a shortfall
be declared, the amount of this Agreement may be reduced by the same
percentage as the DEPARTMENT is assessed for the mandatory reserve.
37. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
parties. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or
waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they
have been reduced to writing, duly executed by each of the parties
hereto, and attached to the original of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be duly executed on the day and year first above written.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
By:
Divis on Director (or Designee)
Division of Recreation and Parks
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
Title: City Manager
Address: Address:
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services 1225 Main Street
Division of Recreation and Parks Sebastian, FL 32958
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Mail Station 585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
C
EP Contract Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
This form has been pre -approved as to
form and legality by Suzanne Brantley,
Assistant General Counsel, on
April 20, 2000, for use for one year.
FPS -A046
Revised 05/99
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ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES
AGREED UPON BY THE PARTIES
Applicability
The "Grant Accountability Procedures" establishes uniform
guidelines agreed upon by the parties for utilization in
accounting for grant funds disbursed through grant programs
administered by the Bureau of Design and Recreation Services,
Division of Recreation and Parks, Department of Environmental
Protection for the mutual benefit of the parties. These
procedures set forth principles for determining eligible costs,
supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements to
assist both parties.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds shall be disbursed by the Bureau in accordance with
good cash management principles. Grant funds shall be disbursed
as set forth within the agreement and provided for by law. The
Bureau may retain up to 10% of its obligation in order to insure
compliance with agreement terms and conditions. Retained funds
shall be released upon satisfactory completion of said terms and
conditions. Disbursement terms shall be negotiated by the
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parties prior to execution of the agreement and shall be clearly
identified in the agreement between the Department and grantee.
Reimbursable Costs
To be eligible for payment under a project grant agreement,
costs must be necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of the
project and be directly allocable thereto pursuant to State or
Federal laws, rules, and regulations. Cost must be incurred and
work performed within the agreement period with the exception of
preagreement costs allowed by law or rule and specifically
identified within the agreement. Costs cannot be allocable to or
included as a cost of any other State or Federal financed program
unless clearly specified in the agreement. Costs must be net of
all applicable credits such as purchase discounts, allowances,
sales of scrap, and income from incidental services. The
following paragraphs identify eligible and ineligible costs under
actual cost contracts subject to any limitations of State or
Federal law.
Contractual Services
Services provided for a grantee by private or independent
contractors shall be evidenced by a formal agreement or contract
executed by all appropriate parties specifying the exact terms
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and conditions. Competitive bid specifications And actual bids
received shall be maintained by the grantee. The Contractual
Services Purchases Form FPS -A026, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "B", shall accompany payment
requests for contractual services. The contractor's name, check
or voucher number, contract invoice number, a general description
of the services provided, and related project element shall be
reported.
Eligible - Costs of work performed by private or
independent contractors that are directly related to the
accomplishment of the project.
Ineligible - Costs for work performed by private or
independent contractors or consultants pursuant to cost plus or
contingency fee contracts.
Salaries and Wages
Payroll registers or journals, payroll warrants, and other
financial source documents shall be maintained to substantiate
the rates of pay and actual payments to grantee employees. Hours
of work reported for grantee employees shall be supported by
individual time records, project activity reports, or other
operational cost records signed at a minimum by the immediate
field supervisor (foreman). These record shall reflect the
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general categories of work performed - The Labor and Travel Cost
Form FPS -A027, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"C", shall accompany payment requests for reimbursement of
salaries and wages of grantee employees. The following
information shall be reported:
a. Last name of employee, initial, and social
security number;
b. Job classification and description of work
performed;
C. Project hours this billing;
d. Rate of pay;
e. Labor cost this billing;
f. Travel per diem costs, if applicable.
Eligible - Salaries and wages of employees for the
performance of work directly related to the accomplishment of the
project. Hourly wage rates shall be calculated by dividing the
employee's regular gross annual salary for pay purposes by 2,080
gross annual work hours. Overtime charges for such employees
shall be eligible costs provided they are necessary. Overtime
charges shall be computed in accordance with the grantee's normal
procedures for payment of overtime to employees.
Ineligible - Salaries and wages of employees
responsible for administration and general activities who do not
perform work directly related to accomplishment of the project.
Salaries and wages of employees applicable to vacation, sick
leave, or holidays. Salaries and wages of employees performing
routine daily servicing of equipment including general
maintenance and repair work.
Employee Benefits
Calculations and supporting documentation used to determine
the actual cost percentages incurred by the grantee for employee
benefits shall be maintained by the grantee. Employee benefits
shall be reported as a line item on payment requests.
Eligible - A percentage of eligible salaries and wages
of grantee employees may be allowed as a reasonable reimbursement
for benefits. The allowable percentage shall be calculated based
on one of the following methods.
I. A maximum of 15% of eligible salaries and wages of
employees who accrue annual, sick and holiday leave
from the grantee; plus a maximum of 25% of eligible
salaries and wages of employees who receive other
benefits (such as FICA retirement, health, and life
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insurance, and workers compensation) from the grantee;
or
II. The actual cost percentage incurred by the grantee for
employee benefits, if greater than the maximum of 40%
as in (I) above, provided that the actual cost
percentage can be documented by the grantee.
Ineligible - Employee benefits in excess of the rates
as established by the above methods.
Materials and Supplies
Direct Purchases - Vendor invoices shall be maintained
that include a description of the items and quantity purchased,
unit cost and total cost, less applicable discounts. Invoices
shall also contain the delivery date and signature of an employee
assigned to work on the project along with a description of the
general use for such materials or supplies. Purchase orders,
requisitions and competitive bid documentation as applicable
shall be maintained by the grantee for such purchases. Canceled
warrants shall be maintained as evidence of payment for such
purchases. The Direct Material Purchases Form FPS -A028, attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "D", shall accompany
payment requests for direct material purchases. The vendor's
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name, check or voucher number, vendor invoice number, cost, a
general description of items purchased, and related project
elements shall be reported.
Eligible - All costs of materials and supplies consumed
or expended in accomplishing the project including direct
purchases from vendors as well as withdrawals from grantee's
stock.
Ineligible - Costs of small tools (e.g. shovels, saws,
hammers, drills) and clothing or uniforms worn by employees
except that clothing worn for safety purposes is eligible.
Operating expendable or replacement parts purchased for grantee
owned equipment used on the project.
Equipment
Equipment usage logs, project activity reports, or
other operational cost reports shall be maintained to reflect the
daily use of each piece of equipment. These records shall
reflect the general work performed and the name of the equipment
operator as well as the actual dates and hours of use. These
records shall be signed at a minimum by the immediate field
supervisor (foreman). Invoices and other documentation such as
canceled checks and purchase orders shall be maintained to
support charges for rental costs of equipment obtained from
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independent sources. The Equipment Cost Form FPS -A030, attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "E", shall accompany
payment request for equipment rental costs or for utilization of
grantee owned equipment. The type of equipment and general use
shall be reported along with rates or rental costs, actual
operating hours and operating allowances.
Eligible - All reasonable costs for equipment which is
required to be used or kept available at the site for
accomplishment of the project.
I. The actual cost incurred or the rental of equipment by•
the grantee from independent sources for the time such
equipment is used or required to be available to
accomplish the project.
II. Rental rates for the use of grantee owned equipment
provided the use of each piece of equipment is for
accomplishment of the project.
Ineligible - Costs of repairs or servicing of grantee
owned equipment. Rental charges subsequent to completion of the
need for a piece of equipment for the project. Purchase of
equipment for accomplishment of the project.
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Grantee Stock
Materials or supplies taken from grantee's stock or
inventory shall be supported by material requisitions or other
job order project cost records signed by the storekeeper and
employee assigned to work on the project. These source documents
shall describe items in detail and identify the general use of
such materials in the project. Appropriate records (e.g. vendor
invoices, canceled checks) shall be maintained to support unit
costs of the materials based upon the grantee's inventory .
evaluation. An inventory system with procedures and records in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles should
be maintained by the grantee. No warehouse or overhead charges
added by the grantee shall be allowed. The Stock Material Cost
Form FPS -A029, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"F", shall accompany payment requests for materials utilized from
the grantee's stock or inventories. The material requisition
date and number, general description of materials used, and
applicable costs shall be reported.
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs shall be calculated at the approved rate and
shall be reported as a line item on payment requests. No
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specific supporting documentation need be supplied for an
approved cost rate unless specified in the agreement.
Eligible - a percentage of eligible costs incurred by
the grantee which shall not exceed fifteen percent (150) of
eligible salaries and wages of agency employees (not to include
employee benefits), is eligible as indirect costs. The Bureau is
authorized to approve.a greater rate when an agency documents the
need for such rate using generally accepted accounting standards,
or when a greater rate is required for the administration of
federal funds, except that no rate shall exceed that established
by law.
Ineligible - Indirect costs in excess of the rate
established by statute or these procedures.
Record Retention and Audits
The agreement executed between the Department and grantee
establishes the eligible costs, supporting documentation, and
billing requirements for the project. In addition to the billing
requirements contained in the agreement, grantees, upon request
of the Auditor General and Comptroller of the State of Florida,
pursuant to their statutory authority, or the Department, shall
supply documentation (e.g. payrolls, paid invoices, canceled
checks, indirect cost calculations) to support their billings.
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Costs connected with the solicitation or receipt of a grant or
contract shall be the responsibility of the grantee and not
eligible for payment, except for allowed planning expense set
forth in the Florida Administrative Code governing the programs
administered by the Bureau.
The grantee shall retain all original records in support of
project costs included in the payment requests for three fiscal
years after the fiscal year in which final grant payment was made
to the grantee, except that such records shall be retained until
resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim or
audit that started prior to the expiration of the three-year
retention period.
All records of the grantee in support of project costs
included in payment requests shall be subject to review by the
Bureau, the Auditor General, State Comptroller, federal auditors
or others who may be authorized to audit the records of the
Bureau which involve the grantee. Records of the grantee shall
be made available at a time and place specified by the reviewer.
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