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R2020-205 2020-10-12RESOLUTION NO. R2020-205 A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the FY 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the amount of $36,400.57 in federal pass-through Funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the FY 2020 EMPG from the TDEM in the amount of $36,400.57 in federal pass-through Funds from FEMA. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 121h day of October, 0. TOM REID MAYOR AT ST- IR —�STAL AN, TRMC, CMC CITY SECRETARY N U APPROVED AS TO FORM: DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY ATTACHMENT A APPLICATION - EMT -2020 -EP -00004 FISCAL YEAR 2020 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT APPLICATION 1. APPLICANT NAME (Jurisdiction): City of Pearland, TX 2. COUNTY: Brazoria County 3. DISASTER DISTRICT: Sub 2A, 16B 4. EMPG STATUS: ✓❑ Current EMPG Program participant ❑ New EMPG Program applicant 5. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: (List all jurisdictions that are participants in your emergency management program. Identify any jurisdictions that have joined or withdrawn from your program in !ho last year.) City of Pearland, I X 6. CHECKLIST OF APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS: (Seethe FY 2020 Emergency Managament Performance Grant (EMPG) Guide for information on completing these forms.) ❑✓ Designation of Grant Officials (TDEM-17B) Statement of Work & Cumulative Progress Report (TDEM-17A) - This form shall be signed by the EMC 2] EMPG Staffing Pattern (TDEM-66) - The Authorized Official shall sign this form Q Application for Federal Assistance (TDEM-67) -The Authorized Official shall sign this form EMPG Staff Job Description (TDEM-68) - A current job description is required for each staff member listed in the FY 2020 EMPG Staffing Pattern (TDEM-&G) FEMA Form 20-16 Summary Sheet for Assurances & Certifications - Shall be signed by an Authorized Official Attached: ❑✓ FEMA Form 20-16A, Assurances — Non -Construction Programs FEMA Form 20-16C, Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension, & Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements ❑ FEMA Form SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - Signed by the Authorized Official required only if the applicant performs lobbying to influence federal actions ❑✓ Direct Deposit Aulhori7ation (form 74-146) or Application for Payee ID Number (form AP -152) - The Grant Financial Officer shall sign this form ❑✓ Travel Policy Certification (TDEM-69) - The Grant Financial Officer shall sign this form 7. CERTIFICATION: This Application, together with the approved EMPG Statement of Work & Cumulative Progress Report (TDEM-17A) CS titutes the annual work plan for the emergency management program whose participants are listed above. The undersign agr a to rt heir best efforts to accomplish all activities listed in the Statement of Work & Cumulative Progress Report pr h as Division of Emorgoncy Managemen . ygr ALAkOrizedltial v— ~Date Emergency gency Management Coordinator Date Clay Pearson Peter F. Martin Printed Name Printed Name: TDEM-17 Email address: TDEM.EMPG@tdem.texas.gov Page 1 of 1 10119 Physical Address: Texas Division of Emergency Management Completed fnmis and application materials can be 1033 La Posada Blvd. Suite 300 sent by email or mail to: Austin, Texas 78752 FISCAL YEAR 2020 DESIGNATION OF EMPG GRANT OFFICIALS ADDI tcAAIT tueeeF: r-ruRisnicTinN►- City Of Pearland, TX EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR" NAME ■ Mr. ❑ Ms. Peter F. Martin 'If newly appointed, attach form TDEM-147 Official Mailing Address Please include ZIP + 4 2703 Veterans Drive Pearland, TX 77584-1410 Daytime Phone Number 281 997-4648 Alternate Number 281 728-1226 Fax Number ( 281 ) 997-4660 E-mail Address pmartin0pearlandtx.00v POINT OF CONTACT RESPONSIBLE FOR APPLICATION NAME Mr. I■❑ Ms. IAxfb',BoRmw- Title E—g—y M—g—1 Plamx, Official Mailing Address Please include ZIP + 4 2703 Veterans Drive Pearland, TX 77584-1410 Daytime Phone Number 281 997-4640 Alternate Number 281 620-2956 Fax Number ( 281 ) 997-4660 1mrobertsppearlarift-gov E-mail Address E-mail Address GRANT FINANCIAL OFFICER CANNOT BE THE SAME AS EMC NAME Lj Mr. ■ Ms- C,nihIaPt&000 Title Dimdor of Fln-" Official Mailing Address Please include ZIP + 4 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581-5416 Daytime Phone Number 281 652-1671 Fax Number ( 281 ) 652.1707 E-mail Address capearson@pearlandtx.gov AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL MAYOR COUNTY JUDGE CITY MANAGER NAME w Mr. Ms. aayvo� Title oh MWWKW Official Mailing Address Please include ZIP + 4 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581-5416 Daytime Phone Number 281 652-1662 Fax Number ( 281 ) 652-1708 E-mail Address c earson earlandtx. ov FISCAL YEAR 2020 EMPG STATEMENT OF WORK & CUMULATIVE PROGRESS REPORT Applicant Name (Jurisdiction): lCity of Pearland, TX Jurisdiction DUN/SAM # 020796397 Congressional District # 122 SAM Status lActive, Jurisdiction Population 122,149 2018 census data available at TDEM - 147 Submitted V' I P e1Sc use the US Census Bureau website KEY DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS AND APPROVALS Document Submitter i Date TDEM Reviewer- Date Statement of Wort; �! 2 ❑� Vv'pr4: Plan ❑ Progress Report #2 is being submitted to the TDEM Progress Report #1 ❑ Second & Third Quarter Financial Reports have been submitted to TDEM ❑ Fourth Quarter Financial Report has been submitted to TDEM Progress Report #2 ❑ Legal documents are current & on file with TDEM, no additional action is required ❑ Progress Report #1 ❑Jurisdiction completed & submitted to TDEM Preparedness Section: TASK 1—WORK PLAN & SEMIANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT E]Work Plan Jurisdiction will submit an EMPG Application, two Progress Reports, and four Quarterly Financial Reports ❑Progress Report #1 ❑ Progress Report #1 is being submitted to TDEM ❑ First Financial Report has been submitted to TDEM ❑� Vv'pr4: Plan ❑ Progress Report #2 is being submitted to the TDEM ❑Progress Report #2 ❑ Second & Third Quarter Financial Reports have been submitted to TDEM ❑ Fourth Quarter Financial Report has been submitted to TDEM TASK 2—LEGAL AUTHORITIES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM [D Jurisdiction will maintain current logal documents establishing emergency management program Legal documents are current & on file with TDEM; no additional action is required. ❑Jurisdiction will prepare & submit to TDEM Preparedness Section: ❑� Vv'pr4: Plan ❑ Commissioner's Court Order# ❑ City Ordinance(s) for: ❑ Updated Joint Resolution dated: ❑ NIMS Adoption dated: ❑ Legal documents are current & on file with TDEM, no additional action is required ❑ Progress Report #1 ❑Jurisdiction completed & submitted to TDEM Preparedness Section: Ckaober 1 — March 31 ❑ Commissioner's Court Order # ❑ City Ordinance(s) for: ❑ Updated Joint Resolution dated: ❑ NIMS Adoption dated: ❑ Legal documents are current & on file with TDEM, no additional action is required. ❑ Progress Report #2 ❑Jurisdiction completed & submitted to TDEM Preparedness Section: April 1 - September 30 ❑ Commissioner's Court Order # ❑ City Ordinances) for: ❑ Updated Joint Resolution dated: ❑ NIMS Adoption dated: TASK 3—PUBLIC EDUCATIONIINFORMATION [+] Jurisdiction will conduct hazard awareness activities for local citizens. It is the recommendation of TDEM to provide some D work Plan hazard awareness specific to your risks for your local citizens. ❑ Jurisdiction completed the following hazard awareness and/or public R1 Work Plan educationrnformation activities - []Progress Keport#1 ❑N ❑O OP ZQ OR OS ET ❑U ❑VQ October 1— March 31 ❑ Other documents: ❑ Jurisdiction completed the following hazard awareness and/or public educationfinformation activities: ❑ Progress Repot 92 NIMS compliance April 1- September 30 ❑ Emergency management plan and all annexes are current and NIMS compliant TASK 4—EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING DOCUMENTS 0 Jurisdiction reviewed emergency management plan & annexes for currency and NIMS compliance ✓❑ Emergency management plan and all annexes are current and NIMS compliant ❑ Jurisdiction wilt develop, update, or change these planning documents: ❑ Basic Plan R1 Work Plan Annexes: ❑A ❑S ❑C ❑D ❑E OF []G ❑H 01 ❑J ❑K ❑L ❑M ❑N ❑O OP ZQ OR OS ET ❑U ❑VQ ❑ Other documents: NOTE. All Plans and Annexes must be NIMS compflant. ❑ Jurisdiction reviewed emergency management plan & annexes for currency and NIMS compliance Progress Report #1 ❑ Emergency management plan and all annexes are current and NIMS compliant ❑ Jurisdiction updated by revision or change the following planning documents: October 1 - March 31 ❑ Basic Plan Annexes: ❑A ❑B ❑C ❑D ❑E ❑F DG ❑H ❑I ❑J ❑K ❑L ❑M ON ❑o ❑P ❑Q ❑R ❑S ❑T ❑u ❑V❑ ❑Other documents; ❑ No Task 4 progress necessary this reporting period. ❑ Jurisdiction reviewed emergency management plan & annexes for currency and NIMS compliance ❑ Progress Report #2 ❑ Emergency management pian and all annexes are current and NIMS compliant ❑ Jurisdiction updated by revision or change the following planning documents: April 1 - Septemher 3a ❑ Basic Plan Annexes: ❑A ❑B CIC ❑D ❑E ❑F ❑G ❑H ❑I ❑.l ❑K ❑L ❑M ON ❑o ❑P ❑Q OR ❑S ❑T ❑u OVEM ❑ Other documents: ❑ No Task 4 progress necessary this reporting period. TASK 5—IPPW NOTIFICATION AND EXERCISE PIAN Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW) Conduct an annual Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW) (formerly known as the Training and Exercise Planning Workshop) with the whole community to develop a 3-year Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP). See detail in the Amplifying Information section. Update the plan on an annual basis and submit no later than 90 days from conduct. In a given year, conduct and evaluate as many or as few oxerases, both discussion-based and operations based, to address any three (3) designated Priority Areas: Q Work Plan It is recommended to conduct at least one (1) operations-based exercise annually to enhance community Preparedness. ❑ IPPW See the EMPG local guide for further exercise details. Date Submitted: REQUIRED EXERCISE SCHEDULE Performance Exercise Type Exercise Date & Name Quarter of Year Period List All Fiscal Year 2020 (October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020) Full Scale 10-22 to 24 2019, Points of Dispensing 01-09-2020, IPP Workshop March, Recovery Workshop May, Hurricane Hesponse Drill E] 1 ❑ 2 [:1.3 ❑ 4 Discussion Based 1 2 ❑ s 4 Discussion Based 1 W 2 ❑ 3 ❑ 4 O erational Based rTT1-M 2 p 3 ❑ 4 Exercise 5 1L 2L 3L 4 Our last Full-Scale exercise was conducted on (date): -Dv, )4.x" Conducted the foil wing exercises and provided documentation to TDEM: ❑Progress Report #1 Exercise Type Exercise Name and Date EMPG Funded Exercise 1 Exercise t October 1 —March 31 Exercise 2 Fxercise 2 •• Exorcise 3 Exercise 3 IPPW Date Submitted: [:]No exercise completed and did not request credit for a real world event ❑Exercise a > proved confirmation documentation attached F-1 Progress Report k2 Conducted the following exercises and provided documentation to TDEM: Exercise Type Exercise Name and Date EMPG Funded April t — September 30 Exercise 1 Exercise ❑ IPPW I Exercise 2 _ Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Exercise 3 Date Submitted: ❑ No exercise completed and did not request credit for a real world event ❑ Exercise approved confirmation documentation attached TASK 6—TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL All EMPG funded emergency management personnel and the local elected official or their designee will participate in the following training durtna FY 20: Position & Name Course Name or Number NEW: local elected officials or their Desginee identified on the TDEM 147, must complete the Senior Official Workshop as well as NIMS El Work Plan 100,200,700,800 along with all EMPG funded personnel identified on the TDEM 67. Emergency management personnel ccunpleted the following training and documentation is attached: Position & Name Course Name or Number Date completed ❑ Progress Report Ni Odotwr 1 Mardi 31 ❑ No progress necessary this reporting period. Emergency management personnel completed the following training and documentation is attached: Position & Name Course Name or Number Date Completed ❑ Progress Report 92 Apra 1-scgitumber as ❑ No progress necessary this reporting period. TASK 7—EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR OTHER PERSONNEL [j�Nork Pian Jurisdiction will conduct or arrange emergency management related tmining officials, other local officials, & support agencies. for elected ❑ Progress Report#>?1 October 1 - March 31 No progress necessary this reporting period The folloWng formal training coursos were taught or contracted: NEW: TASK 8 requirement: Your Jurisdiction must demonstrate the ability to Date Course Title Description of Attendees # Trained National Weather Service information within your juriscilciton. ❑Progress Report #1 Jurisdiction can demonstrate TASK 8 requirements by: Oclobor 1- M.xch 31 No progress ❑ necessary this reporting period ---- Jurisdiction can demonstrate TASK 8 requirements by: _ No progress ❑ necessarythis reporting period ❑ Progress Report #2 April 1 -- September 30 ❑ No progress necessary this reporting period The fo[lowing formal training courses were taught or contracted: Date Course Title Description of Attendees # Trained — - - TASK 8—EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Jurisdiction will demonstrate the ability to process and submit a STAR request AND access the National Weather Service information: Work Plan NEW: TASK 8 requirement: Your Jurisdiction must demonstrate the ability to process and submit a STAR request and show proof of access to the National Weather Service information within your juriscilciton. ❑Progress Report #1 Jurisdiction can demonstrate TASK 8 requirements by: Oclobor 1- M.xch 31 No progress ❑ necessary this reporting period ❑ Progress Roport #2 Jurisdiction can demonstrate TASK 8 requirements by: April 1 -September 30 No progress ❑ necessarythis reporting period REMARKS (Use an Additional Sheet if Necessary) JURiSIDICTION NAME: City of Pearland, TX FISCAL YEAR 2020 EMPG STAFFING PATTERN 1. APPLICANT NAME (as is appears on EMPG application) City of Peariand, TX _ Z. COUNTY Brazorla County _ 3. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES {indil(flng those who work alf or only a portion of their Orae in emergency movogement ditties) 4. Gross Annual Salary 5. Gross Annual Benefits 6. Gross Salary & Benefits (4+5) 7. %Work in EM Duties H. Salary & Benefits for EM (60) 9. Est EM Trawl Costs Name: Peter F. Martin 85,971.00 19,601.00 105,572.00 100% 105,572.00 1,500.00 Position: Emergency Management Coordinaator Name: Mellanee Roberts ~^ 61,670.00 10,714.00 87,384.00 100% 82,384.00 3,500.00 Position: Emergency Management Planner Name: �- Name: Position: _ 0.00 0.00 Position: Name: Name: _ 0.00 D.00 Position: Name: Position: Name: 0.00 0.00 Position: Name: Position: Name: _ 0.00 0.00 0.00 _ PosTtion: Name: Position: 0.00 0.00 Position: A. SUBTOTAL 0.00 Position: B. SUBTOTAL: 387,956.00 3,000.00 10. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 11.%of Full Time 12. Gross Annual Salary IL Gross Annual Benefits 14. Gross salary & Benefits (12+431 15.%Work15.$alary& In FM Duties Benefits for EM (14xi5) 17. Est EM Travel Costs Name: None _ ^ 0.00 0.00 Position: Name: 0.00 0.00 Position: Name: Position: 0.00 0,00 Name: 0.00 0.00 Position: Name: 0.00 O.DO Position: Name: _ 0.00 0.00 Position: Name: _ 0.00 0.00 Position: B. SUBTOTAL: 0.00 0.00 TOTAL: 18. 187,956.00 19. 1 3,000.00 CERTIFICATION: i cerrify that no individual listed above hold ec ed ce. Signature of Authorized Official: Printed name of Authorized Official: CIMMIUSO Date Signed: TOEM-66 regrs a of a 11/1y FISCAL YEAR 2020 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (Instructions on Reverse) NAME OF PROGRAM/ ASSISTANCE: i. CFDA NUMBER: 2' APPLICANT STATUS: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT New Applicant ❑ PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) 97.042 Renewal ❑✓ 3. FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR: 4: START DATE: 5, END DATE: FY 2020 OCTOBER 1, 2019 SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 APPLICANT INFORMATION a. Legal Name of Applicant Organization (as b_ Name & Telephone Number(s) of it appears on the EMPG Application Emergency Management Coordinator: (TDEM-17): City of Pearland, TX Peter F. Office:281 9197.4648 Mobile: 281.728.1226 c. Mailing Address: d. Physical Address (if different from Mailing 2703 Veterans Drive Address): Pearland, TX 77582-4120 same Employer Identification Number/Tax ID# 74OW8909 EMPG PERSONNEL SUMMARY include only those staff that will be paid with EMPG funds e. Number of EMPG Staff & Percentage of Time Worked in Emergency Management Duties # Staff Percent I # Staff Percent # Staff Percent 1) Full Time: 2 100% 2) Part Time Total Number of EMPG-Funded Personnel: 2 ESTIMATED EXPENSES f. Salary & Benefits from line 18 form TDEM-66 s+e7sssa� g. Travel Expenses from line 19 form TDEM-66 sa,aoo.no h. Other Expenses from section on reverse)�� i. Total Expenses F + G + H Federal Share I x .50 Note: If you cannot meet the cash match requirement, check the box below and attach a match proposal as specified in Section 2 of the Local Emergency Management Performance Grant Guide. TDEM must review and approve any exceptions made to the cash match requirement at the time of application. Lj Cash Match Exception Requested CERTIFICATION: I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief this application and its attachments are true and correct. k. Typed Name of Authorized Official: clay Pearson i- Title of Authorized Official: city Mana r m. Original Signature of Authorized Official:"'rr n. Date Signed: INSTRUCTIONS 1. Except as Indicated below, entries are self-explanatory, 2. Item A: Enter the legal name of your jurisdiction. Your entry should match the Applicant Name used on the EMPG Program Application (TI)EM-1 7). . 3. Item E: Indicate both the number of full-time and part-time employees who work specific percentages of time In elnergolcy management duties. Example 1: 1- staff @ 100 percent, 2- staff @ 50 percent. Exatnple 2: indicate the number of part-time employees. Include only staff members whose salary and benefits are Supported by EMPG funding_ The data in this section should agree with the infonnation included on the EMPG Staffing Pattern (TE)EM-66). Item K, L, & M: This form must be signed by the Authollzed Official indicated on the TDEM 178. Authorized Officials are County Judges, Mayors, and City Managers- NOT Emergency Management Coordinators. OTHER ALLOWABLE -EXPENSES:::::::` ..:.:: ... ..:..:........ : • ' ::..:.:'s..' ':::'. ::: ;:.:.:_:.; ::.:.:.:.::..:: ;.::::•:: DestAbe the other allowable expenses of your emergency management program that you are requesting be supported by EMPG funding and provide an estimate of the amount of those expenses, These costs must comply with 2 CFR, Part 225, Cast Principles for State. Local, and Indian Tribe Governments. Salaries and expenses for elected officials Are not allowable under the EMPG grant. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Transfer the Total calculated below to line go on the front of this form. To determine If an expense is allowable under the EMPG program, refer to the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) at https://vmw.fenia.goviauftrized-equipment-list# Please reference the appropriate Authorized Equipment List (AEL) for expenses listed below: Specific Description of Expense AEL Code (Descriptions must be specific -do not use broad or general categories, such as operatina or administrative expenses) Estimated Amount Cmergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) dues $ 300.00 EMAT Conference registrafion (3 at $225) $ 675.00 EMAT Conference travel, lodging, & per clem (14@ $550) $ 5$0.00 Texas Emergency Management Confcxence rmistratlon 1240 $2001, $ 800.00 T"&,% Emergency Management conference travel, lodging, & per diam (2 0 $950.00) $ 1,900.00 06W-03-SA*FP Satellite Telephone Service (6 phones) $ 4,364.88 04AF'•05-CnSS Incldenl Action Plan software subscription $1,500.00 Incident Acflon Plan softwara training $ 2,450.00 Preparedness Messaging In tltW Bills~ $ 3,264.03 J National Weather Service Hurricane & Severe Weather Golds $1:500.00 Brazoria County Disaster & Hurricane GLdde $1,500.00 Everbridge, mass notification software suhsa otion $ 8,167,00 Total) —.J— $ 26,970.88 FY 2020 EMPG STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION Jurisdiction Name Cibof Narl", TX Staff Member Name Ma11anoo Rebrl, Position Title Emnrgc—y Monngarnoal Planner Description Prepared By CNy of Pnerfand Huurau Resources Date Prepared Novrmti,a, 2019 JOB DESCRIPTION ❑N Current Job Description Attached ❑ See Below A. Provide a general description of the duties performed by this staff member. B. If this staff member performs both emergency management duties and other duties, identify the specific emergency management duties performed_ This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and all employee and the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the City as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change. General Description The purpose of this class within the organization is to assist with planning community outreach programs, assist Emergency Management Coordinator in working with federal, state, local officials, City staff and community groups in developing and exercising the emergency operations plan, and preparing the emergency operations plan so that it meets local, state, and federal requirements. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary, Essential Functions: Prepares Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) applications to obtain federal grant funding. Administers all aspects of compliance with grant requirements including preparation of semiannual EMPG progress reports, quarterly financial and training reports to satisfy with state and federal requirements. Maintains and updates the City's Emergency Operations Plan to ensure readiness and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines. Provides information to Citizens about disaster preparedness to promote individual readiness and ensure accurate and timely information is distributed to City residents. Answer phones and addressed inquiries from citizens and/or directs calls to appropriate City staff or partner organizations. City of Pearland, TX L A + Title: Emergency Management Planner Class Code: 111 This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and all employee and the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the City as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change. General Description The purpose of this class within the organization is to assist with planning community outreach programs, assist Emergency Management Coordinator in working with federal, state, local officials, City staff and community groups in developing and exercising the emergency operations plan, and preparing the emergency operations plan so that it meets local, state, and federal requirements. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary, Essential Functions: Prepares Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) applications to obtain federal grant funding. Administers all aspects of compliance with grant requirements including preparation of semiannual EMPG progress reports, quarterly financial and training reports to satisfy with state and federal requirements. Maintains and updates the City's Emergency Operations Plan to ensure readiness and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines. Provides information to Citizens about disaster preparedness to promote individual readiness and ensure accurate and timely information is distributed to City residents. Answer phones and addressed inquiries from citizens and/or directs calls to appropriate City staff or partner organizations. Tracks National Incident Management System (NIMS) training of City staff to promote incident command system (ICS) knowledge and proficiency while also satisfying state and federal requirements_ Oversees emergency management training across City staff and participates in emergency management training in order to satisfy EMPG grant requirements and remain current with evolving Emergency Management policies, tactics, techniques and procedures.. Represents the City in monthly emergency management meetings with local, state, and federal partners to align on evolving policy, procedures, legal requirements and best practices; cultivates interagency relationships, identifies training opportunities. Assists with planning, design and conduct of emergency management exercises to promote proficiency of City staff and public safety partners, ensure the emergency operations plan provides appropriate guidance and to satisfy EMPG requirements. Meets personal training and exercise requirements associated with EMPG-funded positions. Validates accuracy of Pearland registrations in the State of Texas Evacuation Assistance Registry (STEAR) database; contacts citizens with functional and access needs to annually validate assistance that may be required in the event of a disaster or local emergency. Supports Parks and Recreation and other departments preparing for special public events, including development of incidentlevent action plans. Additional Duties; Assists in preparing division budget to provide appropriate funds for day to day operations during the fiscal year. Monitors and maintains division budget far accuracy, departmental, and city compliance. Processes purchase order requests to meet division needs; processes invoices for payment, in accordance with City procedures. Maintains proficiency with relevant Emergency Management technology including WebEOC, Hurrevac, Everbridge mass -communication software, Brazoria County "Get Back" evacuation reentry database, iNWS alerting system and National Weather Service chat, etc. Performs related work as assigned. Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility: City of Pearland, TX Title. Emergency Management Planner Class Code: I l l Tracks National Incident Management System (NIMS) training of City staff to promote incident command system (ICS) knowledge and proficiency while also satisfying state and federal requirements_ Oversees emergency management training across City staff and participates in emergency management training in order to satisfy EMPG grant requirements and remain current with evolving Emergency Management policies, tactics, techniques and procedures.. Represents the City in monthly emergency management meetings with local, state, and federal partners to align on evolving policy, procedures, legal requirements and best practices; cultivates interagency relationships, identifies training opportunities. Assists with planning, design and conduct of emergency management exercises to promote proficiency of City staff and public safety partners, ensure the emergency operations plan provides appropriate guidance and to satisfy EMPG requirements. Meets personal training and exercise requirements associated with EMPG-funded positions. Validates accuracy of Pearland registrations in the State of Texas Evacuation Assistance Registry (STEAR) database; contacts citizens with functional and access needs to annually validate assistance that may be required in the event of a disaster or local emergency. Supports Parks and Recreation and other departments preparing for special public events, including development of incidentlevent action plans. Additional Duties; Assists in preparing division budget to provide appropriate funds for day to day operations during the fiscal year. Monitors and maintains division budget far accuracy, departmental, and city compliance. Processes purchase order requests to meet division needs; processes invoices for payment, in accordance with City procedures. Maintains proficiency with relevant Emergency Management technology including WebEOC, Hurrevac, Everbridge mass -communication software, Brazoria County "Get Back" evacuation reentry database, iNWS alerting system and National Weather Service chat, etc. Performs related work as assigned. Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on these data or information. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Persuade or influence others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances. Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization, Have responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management of a small division; handling supplies of high value or moderate amounts of money consistent with the operation of a small division. Mathematical Requirements: Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes and/or compute discounts and interest rates. Communications Requirements: Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads journals, manuals and professional publications; speaks informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, general public, and people in other organizations and presents training; composes original reports, training and other written materials, using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style. City of Peariand, TX Title: Emergency Management Planner Class Code: 111 Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on these data or information. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Persuade or influence others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances. Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization, Have responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management of a small division; handling supplies of high value or moderate amounts of money consistent with the operation of a small division. Mathematical Requirements: Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes and/or compute discounts and interest rates. Communications Requirements: Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads journals, manuals and professional publications; speaks informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, general public, and people in other organizations and presents training; composes original reports, training and other written materials, using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style. Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements referto the frequency and complexityofjudgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions, affecting the individual, co- workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures, but many variations from the routine. Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures. Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. The impact of errors is moderately serious -- affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Perform sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Equipment Usa e: ,Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Handles or uses work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment rif n etanrlarrl rnr in cPlArfinri nnnrnnriat2 Items_ City of Pearland, TX Title: Emergency Management Planner Class Code: 111 Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements referto the frequency and complexityofjudgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions, affecting the individual, co- workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures, but many variations from the routine. Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures. Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. The impact of errors is moderately serious -- affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Perform sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Equipment Usa e: ,Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Handles or uses work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment rif n etanrlarrl rnr in cPlArfinri nnnrnnriat2 Items_ Unavoidable Hazards: Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury orhealth hazards even though precautions have been taken. Bright/dim fight; Dusts and pollen Safety of Others: Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the jab or to ensure the safety of the general public. (Does not include safety of subordinates). The position requires responsibility for the safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another. Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in closely related field. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Requires two to four years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. Special Certifications and Licenses: Valid Texas Driver's License International Association of Emergency Managers and/or Emergency /Management Association of Texas certification preferred. Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series preferred or required within six months of assuming this position. Sixty (60) clock hours of emergency management training, required. City of Pearland, TX Title: Emergency Management Planner Class Code: 111 Unavoidable Hazards: Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury orhealth hazards even though precautions have been taken. Bright/dim fight; Dusts and pollen Safety of Others: Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the jab or to ensure the safety of the general public. (Does not include safety of subordinates). The position requires responsibility for the safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another. Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in closely related field. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Requires two to four years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. Special Certifications and Licenses: Valid Texas Driver's License International Association of Emergency Managers and/or Emergency /Management Association of Texas certification preferred. Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series preferred or required within six months of assuming this position. Sixty (60) clock hours of emergency management training, required. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Pearland, TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City of Pearland, TX to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all City employees are subject to recall to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. The Emergency Management Planner is among the first to be recalled, to assist with activation of the City Emergency Operations Center and initial situational awareness in the event of impending or actual disaster. Organization -wide Employee Responsibilities All City of Pearland employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the City of Pearland's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies. All employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. To optimize performance of the organization City of Pearland employees are expected to use multi -directional communication (top to bottom, bottom to top, and across peer groups), use cross -functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels, create to a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth, embrace technology with a focus on improving service delivery, productivity and connectivity, and create an environment where innovation is supported and encouraged. City of Pearland, TX Title: Emergency Management Planner Class Code, 111 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Pearland, TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City of Pearland, TX to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all City employees are subject to recall to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. The Emergency Management Planner is among the first to be recalled, to assist with activation of the City Emergency Operations Center and initial situational awareness in the event of impending or actual disaster. Organization -wide Employee Responsibilities All City of Pearland employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the City of Pearland's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies. All employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. To optimize performance of the organization City of Pearland employees are expected to use multi -directional communication (top to bottom, bottom to top, and across peer groups), use cross -functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels, create to a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth, embrace technology with a focus on improving service delivery, productivity and connectivity, and create an environment where innovation is supported and encouraged. FY 2020 EMPG STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION Jurisdiction Name city of Pearland, TX Staff Member Name Fetor r.MwIln Position Title EmargencyManagnmentCoacdinilur Description Prepared.113y ri ty or Pete larri Human Ponourcus Date Prepared N�vember,2D,a .ADB DESCRIPTION ❑N— Current Job Description Attached ❑ See Below A. Provide a general description of the duties performed by this staff member. S. If this staff member performs both emergency management duties and other duties, identify the specific emergency management duties performed. This Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and an employee and the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not 'intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the City as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change. General Description The purpose of this job within the organization is to administer a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program by Coordinating all of the components and activities of the emergency preparedness with city departments and divisions, county, federal, and state agencies, and the general public. This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Essential Functions: Maintain operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOG) and serve as EOC Manager during activations. Prepare situation reports. Facilitate after - action reviews, reports, and improvement plans. Participate in weekly and monthly emergency management meetings, trainings, and exercises with local industry, volunteer organizations, and other local, county, and state agencies. Review, update and train with those departments that have responsibility in the City's Emergency Operations Plan. Facilitate after --action reviews, reports, and improvement plans. Work with other departments on local planned events in the area of emergency management planning. Facilitate after -action reviews, reports, and improvement plans. Constant review and update of agreements with outside agencies City of Pearland, TX b. Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Job Code: 535 This Job Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and an employee and the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not 'intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the City as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change. General Description The purpose of this job within the organization is to administer a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program by Coordinating all of the components and activities of the emergency preparedness with city departments and divisions, county, federal, and state agencies, and the general public. This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Essential Functions: Maintain operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOG) and serve as EOC Manager during activations. Prepare situation reports. Facilitate after - action reviews, reports, and improvement plans. Participate in weekly and monthly emergency management meetings, trainings, and exercises with local industry, volunteer organizations, and other local, county, and state agencies. Review, update and train with those departments that have responsibility in the City's Emergency Operations Plan. Facilitate after --action reviews, reports, and improvement plans. Work with other departments on local planned events in the area of emergency management planning. Facilitate after -action reviews, reports, and improvement plans. Constant review and update of agreements with outside agencies Additional Duties: Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned. Maintains individual professional development and promotes professional development processes for subordinates. Performs related work as assigned. Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge, or interpretations. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Negotiates, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions, with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions, Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money. Mathematical Requirements:_ Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. City of Pearland, TX Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Job Code: 535 Additional Duties: Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned. Maintains individual professional development and promotes professional development processes for subordinates. Performs related work as assigned. Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge, or interpretations. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Negotiates, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions, with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions, Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money. Mathematical Requirements:_ Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics, deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes. Communications Requirements;_ Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads professional literature and technical manuals; speaks to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writes manuals and complex reports. Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment, responsible to assist in developing policies and practices. Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. Impact of decisions is severe - affects entire organization, other activities/organizations, the general public, and a wide geographic area; or loss of life andlor damage could occur and is highly likely. City of Pearland TX Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Job Code: 535 Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics, deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes. Communications Requirements;_ Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads professional literature and technical manuals; speaks to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writes manuals and complex reports. Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment, responsible to assist in developing policies and practices. Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. Impact of decisions is severe - affects entire organization, other activities/organizations, the general public, and a wide geographic area; or loss of life andlor damage could occur and is highly likely. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Eguipment Usage. Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Supervises the handling/use of machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving extensive latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items, Unavoidable Hazards; Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence. Safety of Others; _ Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. (Does not include safety of subordinates). Requires considerable responsibility for the mid-level management of the provision of continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another. Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized coursesitraining equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college. Bachelor degree preferred. City of Pearland, TX P Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Job Code: 535 Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Eguipment Usage. Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Supervises the handling/use of machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving extensive latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items, Unavoidable Hazards; Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence. Safety of Others; _ Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. (Does not include safety of subordinates). Requires considerable responsibility for the mid-level management of the provision of continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another. Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized coursesitraining equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college. Bachelor degree preferred. Five (5) years related emergency management experience required. NIMS ICS to level 400 FEMA Professional Development Series completed Special Certifications and Licenses: Required within 1 near of employment: ICS 300 and 400 Instructor Certified Emergency Manager or Texas Emergency Manager 0-305 All Hazards Incident Management Team Course Preferred: TCOLE certified peace officer TCFP Firefighter basic EMT basic TCFP or TCOLE Instructor certification Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Pearland, TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City of Pearland, TX to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned, Organization wide Employee Responsibilities All City of Pearland employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the City of Pearland's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies. All employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. City of Pearland TX Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Job Code: 535 Five (5) years related emergency management experience required. NIMS ICS to level 400 FEMA Professional Development Series completed Special Certifications and Licenses: Required within 1 near of employment: ICS 300 and 400 Instructor Certified Emergency Manager or Texas Emergency Manager 0-305 All Hazards Incident Management Team Course Preferred: TCOLE certified peace officer TCFP Firefighter basic EMT basic TCFP or TCOLE Instructor certification Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance The City of Pearland, TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City of Pearland, TX to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned, Organization wide Employee Responsibilities All City of Pearland employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the City of Pearland's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies. All employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. To optimize performance of the organization City of Peariand employees are expected to use multi -directional communication (top to bottom, bottom to top, and across peer groups), use cross --functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels, create to a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth, embrace technology with a focus on improving service delivery, productivity and connectivity, and create an environment where innovation is supported and encouraged. City of Pearland, TX Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Job Code: 535 To optimize performance of the organization City of Peariand employees are expected to use multi -directional communication (top to bottom, bottom to top, and across peer groups), use cross --functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels, create to a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth, embrace technology with a focus on improving service delivery, productivity and connectivity, and create an environment where innovation is supported and encouraged. FEGERALE-MLnGENCYMANAGErArNT AGENCY O.M.R. No. 9067.0206 SUMMARY SHEET FOR ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS Expires February 28, 2007 FOR CA FOR (Name ofApplicnnt) FY 2020 City of Peartand, TX This summnry sheet includes Assurances and Certifiearions that mast be rend, signed, and submitted as u part of (lie Application for Federal Assistance. An uppticant must cheep each item that they are certlfylag ta: Part I XX FE61A. Form 20.16A, Assurances•Nonconstruction Programa Part 1) FE34IA F'ornr 20-1611, A.sstirences•Construction Pragroms Part III FFMA Farm 20-.16C, Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Otirer Responsibility bintte.rs: and Drag -Free Worltpiacc Regtdremenls Petri 1V SF L.LL, Disclosure of [.obbying Aelivities (lf appikabte) As the duly authorized representative of the npplicnn%l hereby certiry that loop applicant will comply with list Identified attached assurances nod certifications. Clay Pearson City Manager T7yped'Nnme of hori:ed Representative Title 12,— — G O .-.. %q -------len WeofA n .edRepresentnlive Dntcslgnal NOTE: By signing the fertifleation regarding debarment, suspension, and other responsibility matters for priinnry covered transaction, the applicant agrees that, should the proposed covered transaction he entered into, it shall not knowingly enter Into any Lover tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared Ineligiile, or voluntarily excluded from participation In this covered transaction, unless outhoriied by 1111VIA entering into this trmrsoction. 'rhe applicant further agrees by submitting tills application shut it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment,Srrspensian,tncligib[lily acrd Voluntary Eaclusten-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by the FEMA Regional Office ented rig into this cowered transaction, without modification, in oil lower tier covered transactions and is ail solicitations for lower tier covered trnasnetions. (Refer to 4d CFR Part 17.) Paperwork Burden Disclosure Notice "Public reporting burden for this farm Is esllrnated to avenge 1.1 hours per response. Burden moans the time, effort and financial resources expended by persons 10 generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or to provide Information 10 us, You may send comments regarding the burden estimate or any aspect of the form, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: information Collections Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, gad C Street, SW, Washington, I7C 20477, Papemork Reduciton Project (3067-0200). You are not requlred to respond to this collaMion of Informatlon untess a valid OMB control number appears in She upper right comer M this form. Pleased* not send your completed form to the above a ddro ss, FF,,MA Form 20.16, FEB 01 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEME14T AGENCY ASSURANCES -NON -CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Noir: Certain of these assurances may nut be applicable to your project or program, if yon Eaveany gurstlanc, please contact the awarding agency. FnHher, certain Federal :urarding agetreies Amy require applieanU to certify to Additional Assurances. !!such Is the rase, yell will be notified. As the duly awluorised representative orlhe AppUcant.I certify that flit Applicant. I. Ens the legal mdhorisy to apply for Federal assislmtce, and the lnstitutlonsl. mann);erial and financial Capability (including fnntk tuffel-t to pay the non -Federal Aare of prcitcl cows) to ensure proper planning, manngement and couiplelionofthe project described in this application. 2. WIN giro t It e awarding age acy. Ilia Comptroller General ofthe halted States, And Tnpl ropriote, Ute State, through any nnlhorlacd representative, access to and the right to examine, All records, books, papers, or dantmenis related to the nwnrd; and will establish a proper aec6untieg sysitsn in ncrnrdlnlce tvilh genetmlly nccepted accoualing stRudsrds or agency directives. 3. Will establish snfcgisards to prohibit employees from using their positions furs purpose that consliti les or presents the Appearance of ptrso post] Rai u. 4. will initiate and complete the meek within Ute applicable time bona after receipt of npprovutl of the Awarding nit-ey. S. Willenmply with the Llergevrrnnttotal Posonnel Act of 1970 (421f,S-C. Stenon 4728-4763)xanding to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded undo one oflhe aintleen ltnhuto or reRulntim,s specified in AppeadisA of OP6I's Standards for a }lent System ofPersonnd Achninistratimi) S C.F.R. 900, SubpArt F). 6. Will complywith nil Federal sinlntes reInting to noadiseriminalion. These include bae Are not limited to: (A)Tifle Vi of Ilse Civil Rights Act or 1%4 (CL. 33.352) which prohibits discrimination oil she bnsisofrace, color or national or[gin; (b)Title IX of the Edturnfion Amendmeuts of 1972, as amended (2D II.S,C, Sections I01-1653, and 16331636), which prokibilt discrimination on Ike hasis of ianl (c) Secliors 504 of the Rehobililnlion Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Section 794). which prohibits dhor[mtaation on the busisof handicaps; (d) Ute Aga Discrismnntion Act of 1973, as Amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6ioi-6io7), which prohibits diterimiantinn on the basis or age. (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment AM of 1973 (P.L. 92.255}, no anendtd, rclnting Io nmrdlstAininstion un Ilse basis ordrog abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse And Atcul olinn Prevtntioa, Treatment and RchablrhAlian Act of 1970(P.L 91-6161. ns ana ssded, rdntinR to nondiscriminntinn on the hads at FEMA Form 20.141L.It1N ted alcohol abuse or Alcoholism; (g) Sreliuns 523 and 517 of Ilse Public Health Servire Aa of 1912 (42 irS.0 29D-dd-3 and 290-ee-3), as amended, relating to eoandanslallty of alcohol and drug Ethnic patient records; (h) Title vM orthe Crvii RighlsAds of 1965 (4Z U.S.C. Section 3601 et seg,), as amended, relating to noudiss•rinuination in tilt side, rental or fnAncing of housing; (I) any other moadiscrimini tion provisions (n Ilse specificswine(s) undtewhiels application for Federal nesistnneeis being made; and (i) tine requirements ofiny other noodivveindriatian sUdute(s) wlsids may apply to thea applirallan. 7. Will comp v, orlms already complied, with the negaire,nenls ail n And III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance And Real Property Atquisi4an Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair And cquitablr. Irrasnient of persons displaced urwlsose property is Acquired no a result of Federal or Federally asdstedprograms. Theserrgleiremcntsapplyinall Interest In real property acquired for proiect purposes regardleis of Frdernl prrlicipulian in purchases. S. Will comply with pros-isioas of she Batch Ace IS L.S.C. Scctiaas 1501.1508 And 7324-7329) which limit [he political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in past with Federal Muds. 9. Will comply, as nplillenhk, with flit provisions of tilt Davis-Uncan Aet (40 U.S.C. Seetions 276A to 276a- 71, the Copeland:Act (40 U.S.C. Secslms 276c and IS U.S.C.., Sections 874), and the Contract {York Hours and Safety Standards Art (40 U S.C. Sections 327-333), regard [ng labor standards for lettevitHy asstseed coustrprlion subsgrccmtnh. 10. Will Comply, if applicable, wish Road insurance purchiserceIniremrnis of Sectli n 102(x) of the Flood Disaster Protection Atl of 1973 (P.L.93.234) which requires recipients in n special flood hararil orea to parlicipate in the program and to ptsrdisse flood insurance if Ilia total cost of insurable construction and Aequ[sfdms is S10,000 or inure. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following. (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 9(-190) and Executive Order (EO)11514; (b) notification of violating racilitics pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplain% in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Section 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the CIean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et. seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205). 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 ct seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence xtructures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984. 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. 19. it will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44 CFR. Part. 18, "New Restrictions on 1,obbying; and 28 CER Part 17, "Government -wide Debarment and suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government -wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will lie placed when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement. A. As required by section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S_ Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44 CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; (b) if any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or an employee of Congress, or employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activitles," in accordance with its instructions; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of ar had a civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embez?lement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public t ransactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and B. Where the applicant its unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or shall shall attached an explanation to this application. 3. DRUG-FREFE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification As required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, and be Included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers Implemented at 44 CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative at 44 CFR Part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620: agreements, and subcontract(s) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly_ A. The applicant certifies that it will continue to prlvlde a drug- free workplace by: ElStandard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities" attached. (This form must be attached to certification if nonappropriated funds (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawrul are to be used to influence acfivrties.) manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER specifying the actions thtwill be taken against employees for RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS violation of such proMbltion; (DIRECT RECIPIENT) As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at44 CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 C+ --R Part 17, Section 17.510-A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (b) Establishing an on-going drug free awareness program to inform empoyees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction. (a) Notifying the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or othenvlse receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the applicable FEMA awarding office, i.e., regional office or FEMA office. (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and Including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily In a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement. or other appropriate agency. (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through Implementation of paragraphs (a), (b). (c), (d), (e), and (f). 6. the grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant Place of Performance (Street address, City, County, State, Zip code) 2703 Veterans Drive Pearland, TX 77584-4120 Check El if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fisc -al year. A copy of which should be Included with each application for FEMA funding. States and State agencies may eleet to use a Statewide certification. 74-176 Far Camororer's Use Only �f�l:w�' (Rev4-1471t1y I I Direct Deposit Authorization This form may be used by vendors, individual recipients or stale employees to receive payments from the stato of Texas by direct deposit or to change%ancel existing direct deposit information. Transaction TVDe z ❑ New setup (Sections 2, 3, 5 and 6) ❑ Change account type (Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) ❑ Change financial institution (Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) ❑ Cancellation (Sections 2 and 6 - Sections 7 and 8 for state agency use) ow ❑ Change account number (Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Payee Identification New Account Information (Setups and Changes) (Completion by financial institution is recommended.) Payee type® Texas Identification Number (TIN) ❑Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Mail code 1f not known, r) ❑ State employeeleave ❑ Employer Identification Number (EIN) Type of account blank.) N Z ❑ Vendor or other recipient E] Social Security Number (SSN)' t i t " l 7 14 t 6 t 0 12 t 8 t 9 l t t t t t 0 H Payee narne (~.7 Financial representative name (epftnal) Phone number W City of Pearland U) 281-652-1671 ext. — - to Mailing address Financial representative sonalure (oprional) city State zip code 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland TX 1 77581-5416 New Account Information (Setups and Changes) (Completion by financial institution is recommended.) EYistino Account Information (Chanaes Oniv) v Financial institutcan name Customer account nrmtxs (maximum 17 characters) City State r) Routing transit comber (9 digm7s) Customer account number (maximum 17 charadars) Type of account Z - L) ❑ Checking ❑ Savings Q (~.7 Financial representative name (epftnal) Title (optAont) a W U) Financial representative sonalure (oprional) Phone number (optbnap Data (optiona)) ext. EYistino Account Information (Chanaes Oniv) v Rooing transit number (9 drgAs) Customer account nrmtxs (maximum 17 characters) Type of acc:ounl U_ _ t t I 1 1 1 I L] Checking ❑Savings Z 0 I 1 1 1 E 1 1 t I LJ 1 1 1 t 1 I 1 I t 11 L) nternational Payments Verification (required) 0I Will these payments be forwarded to a financial institution outside the United States?.. ........................................ I .............. [-]YES Rf No W If "YES, "also complete the ACH (Diroct Deposit) Payment Destination Confirmation (Form 74-227). in Authorization for Setup, Changes or Cancellation (required) I authorize the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to deposit my payments from the state of Texas to my financial institution electronically. °O I understand that the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will reverse any payments made to my account in error. z 01 further underst nd !!jai the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will comply at all times with the National Automated Clearing House Association's v rules. (For tuplfier irIbmiation on t se rules, please contact your financial institution.) (Wn Au s Printed name Date he e i Cynthia A. Pearson i Z3 l4/ Cancellation by Agency (forts to agent use) Authorized Signatu,WTPr stale agency use) sign signature here Date I -)- 1- m _ Phone number Apencyttun>ber Z 0 ext. L) AgemY name W Please return your completed form to: 2020 TRAVEL POLICY CERTIFICATION City of Pearland, TX Jurisdiction Name: Check one of the two blocks below F1 This jurisdiction has no qualifying travel regulations. EMPG participants requesting reimbursement for travel expenditures will do so in accordance with State of Texas travel regulations and reimbursement rates as published by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. State travel regulations are available at https://fmx. ct)a. state. tx. us/fmxftra vel/textra ve lfin dex. php OR This jurisdiction has its own qualifying travel policy, a copy of which is attached. EMPG participants requesting reimbursement for travel expenditures will do so in accordance with that policy. Name of Grant Financial Officer Cyn is A. Pearson Printed or Typed) Original Signature of Grant Financial Officer Date Signed Z �3 121'1112019 3,06'iravO and Meetings I Employee Policies Home (Ihelp) p Employee Manual (/help/employee-manual) >> Section 3 Conduct (Ihelp)seotion-3-conduct) 8.66 Travel and Meetings (/help/pdfexport/id/581 b9c9f91121 c447f59 Lost W.co llied on 11159!2016 4.25 pm rOr It is the intent of the City to establish a policy regulating travel, meetings, enterialriment, personal car mileage, and/or otherexpenses Incurred by City employees who are authorized to officially represent the City at various conferences, meetings, conventions, seminars, and other functions. This policy provides uniform guidelines and procedures for submission and processing of expendlhtre requests and ensures proper accounting for approved allowable expenses, including travel advances, per diem meals and incidentals, City credit card charges, and cash expenditures made for the purposes herein defined on behalf of the City. Faflureto comply with all of the provisions of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. A. Responsibilities 1, The Department DiirectorsOvIslon Managers are responsible for communicating and administering the provisions of this policy to employees and approving expenses as legitimate business items. Non-exempt employees are compensated In accordance with prevailing Wane and Hour Law. 2. The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall administration of expenditures regarding this policy. Department Directors/Division Managers are responsible for monitoring the travel and meeting expenses of their employees. 3. The Director of Finance and the Department Directors/Division Managers, as well as any employee, shall have the responsibility to report any abuse and/or misuse of travel funds to appropriate management. B. Expenses 1. expenses shall ransist of the actual costs which a reasonable and prudent person Inrurs related to travel and meeting attendance, excluding perdiems. All expenses must be directly related to City business. 2. Employees are expected to be conservative in their expenditures as if they were paying such costs. 3. The expenses will be rejected if required documentation is not provided. Original, detailed receipts must be turned in on all reimbursable expenditures, with the exception of tips and per diem meals and incidentals. Documentation is a service -provided name or logo -printed receipt, where available. Expenses incurred not in accordance with this policy are the responsibility of the employee. 4, Allowable Giving Expenses -- Actual living expenses, within the specified limits, may he claimed by aR City employees when they aro representing the City on official business that requires an overnight stay away from Pearland, riving expenses Include such items as hotel rooms, tips, parking, ground transportation, and Itemized telephone calls, as outlined: a. Hotels/Motels. The City VIII pay actual expenses for hotels, motels, or other lodging for the actual number of — _ _mat_ ___c_,_._,... _'L..._ -J. ,., nil...,......... i... 6--1 11-- —, h- r'lh, udll —, rnr . i-1- r _ 12/11/2019 3.08 Travel and Meetings I Employee Policies c. Internet Service. Where not provided free, the City will pay reasonable Internet service costs where the Internet is used for City business. d. Parking. Employees may claim actual parking expenses. o. Ground Transportation. Employees may claim reasonable, actual ground transportation expenses, Including shuttle services and taxis, f. Tlps/Gratuities. Tips and gratuities are allowed and are considered reasonable whon paid at the rate of 15% of meal cost and $1.00 per piece of luggage, except when traveling under per diem. g. The City will not pay or reimburse registration fees, meals and travel expenses of spouses or significant others who accompany employees to conferences or other business related events. h. The City will not pay or reimburse registration fees, meals and travel expenses, or cancellation foes or penalties assessed for personal reasons, unless emergency in nature. 5. Meals -- When representing the City on official business that requires an overnight stay away from Poariand, the Department Director/Division Manager will determine how meals wilt be paid. The options are as follows: July 8, 2013 Page 3 of 6 Section 3,06 a. Credit Cards: If the employee Is Issued a City credit card and will be using it to pay for meals while on overnight travel, the employee will be allowed to charge the Internal Revenue Sarvlce IRS published per diem (vrww.gsa.govlperdiem) per meal for the Houston area, including tip, (1) Employees will be reimbursed actual costs, but not to exceed per diem rates. Detailed, itemized receipts are required for all meals. (2) Where meals are provided at conferences and Included in the registration fee, reimbursements will not be allowed. (3) City employees may find it necessary to pay for the meals of business associates, including follow City employees, from time to time. If this is necessary, the business purpose of the meal should he stated on the request for paymeniheimbursement, along with the individuals for whom the meal was purchased. (4) Traveling Day Reimbursement - Reimbursement for meals on travel days to and from Pearland, for overnight stays, will be handled as follows: a) Travel from Pearland. Employee will receive reimbursement for all meals if departure is at 7:00 a.m. or earlier; reimbursement for lunch and dinner if departure is between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; and reimbursement for dinner only if departure Is after 1:00 p.m. b) Returning to Pearland. Employee will receive reimbursement for all meals if return is after 7:00 p.m.; reimbursement for lunch and breakfast if returning after 1:00 p.m.; and reimbursement for breakfast only if returning pnorto 1:00 p.m. c) Travel to some cities with an unusually high cost of living, such as New York City, San Francisco, etc, may be required. During these times, the supervisor may permit reimbursement of meal expenses above and beyond the limits set in this policy. In no case should reimbursement exceed the guidelines set by the IRS for allowable meal expenses for those cities and the employee remains obligated to be prudent and reasonable In the employee's meal expenses. Texas and its surrounding states are not included in this provision. Receipts must be submitted. K Per Diem: Wit be based on the IRS allowable rate per day for the city to which tha amployes will travel, If the department chooses this option. (1) If traveling outside of Texas, the current IRS per diem rale for the City must be attached to the check request submitted to Finance prior to receiving payment. This Information can be found on IRS Publication 41542, the IRS web site or the GSA.gov web site. 12/1112019 3.06 Travel and Meet'sngs i Employee Policies (4) In order to pro -rate lire per diem to account for partial travel days (see Travel Day Reimbursement under the credit card option), the following formula will be utilized: Breakfast— 20% Lunch — 30% Dinner.-- 60% (5) The per diem request should be prepared on a Travel Advance/ Expense Report with all pertinent information, approved by the Department DirectodDivision Manager and submitted at the earliest practical time, but preferably no later than seven (7) full working days prior to departure. The Finance Department will Issue the traveling employee a check for the amount of the per dietn meals. (6) In Instances where a per diem advance was niado and the trip was not taken, the employee shall return the funds to the Finance Department for credit to the proper fund. 6. Other Living Expenses — The cost of alcoholic beverages, laundry/dry cleaning, in -room movies, personal to fitness center fees, personal entertainment, and spouse or other family expenses are specifically excluded from reimbursement. 7. Transportation Expenses Employees will utilize the most economical form of transportation available. When submitting reports, employees will submit the completed comparlson of the available modes of transportation for review. a, Other Transportation. When requesting air transportation, the employee shall request the least expensive flight status. The employee may choose to travel first-class, but the City will pay only for coach class. Accommodations must be booked in a timely mariner to ensure coach Nass is available. b_ Vehicle Transportation. The employee may use their personal funds, keeping receipts for reimbursement; the employee may seek an advance; or the employee may use the City credit card. An employee may also use a personal car for City travel. Actual mileage is calculated in miles from the work site or residence, depending on where leaving from, to the destination. Any other mileage is considered as part of the normal commute to work. The City will reimburse the lesser of (1) actual mileage to and from the destination multiplied by the current rate per mile as determined by the IRB; or (2) the round trip cost of the most reasonable altemative conveyance, e.g. airfare, that would be spent for each employee traveling to the destination In the vehicle. Employees receiving cAr allowances are reimbursed at a reduced rate for mileage In excess of 200 miles, Thu rate is 30% of the IRS allowable rate. c. Rental Cars. Employees shall sign and accept the liabilityloolllsion Insurance agreement on the contract. Failure to accept this additional insuranre will constitute agreement by the employee to be responsible to the service provider, third parties, or the City (at the City's discretion) In accidents for which the employee is determined to have acted negligently. d. City Vehicles. City vehicles may be used at the discretion of the Department Director/Division Manager when coals are not in excess of the costs of airfare and site transportation combined or when air transport is not available or is Impractical. Dlrart expenses, such as gasoline and oil, associated with the use of a City vehicle will be reimbursed with receipts. C. Expense Reports 1. A Travel AdvancelExpense Report will be required for any cash advance, per diem or credit card purchases for all allowable living expenses as stated In this policy. 2. When it becomes necessary that an employee travel in the interest of the City, the Department Director/Division Manager may request a travel advance. This request may be made on the Travel AdvancolExpense Report and should contain the name of the prospective traveler, purpose of the trip, date(s), 12/11/2019 3.06 Travel and Meetings j Employee Policies 3. The Department Director's/Division Manager's request for travel advances require prior approval by the City Manager's office. Others require prior approval of their Dopartment Director/Division Manager. If approved, the request wilt be sent directlyto the Finance Department no later than seven (7) clays prior to departure. D. Filing Expense Reports - Complete Travel AdvanceiExpense Report promptly. Upon return from travel, the ernployee shall promptly complete a Travel Advance/Expense Report for approval by the Department DirectoriDivision Managaror designee and shall submit the completed Travel AdvancelExpense Report to the Finance Depariment within ten (10)working days. Employees shall include all prepaid expenses (registration, airfare, etc.) related to travel on the Travel Advance/Expense Report. Submit to Department Directon'Divtslon Manager for approval. The director/division manager or designee sha'.i review, sign, and submit the Travel Advance/Expense Report to the Finance Department. When payment or documentation is not received within the required time allowances, the Finance Department will discontinue any advances to that employee. The Department DirectorlDIvision Manager is also responsible for ensuring that all Travel Advance/Expense Reports are completed in accordance with this policy. Executive level employees shall submit their Travel Advance/Expense Reports directly to the City Manager's Office, The City Manager's Office shall forward Travel AdvancolExpense Reports to the Finance Department after review and approval. 1. Return of Unused Funds - The Finance Department shall ensure that the returned monies are credited to the same division and line item account from which they were originally drawn. Returned funds are due to the Gity by the due date of the Travel Advance/E=xpense Report. 2. Finance Department Review - The Finance Department shall review the items submitted and determine their mathematical accuracy and the allowable expenses under this policy. When a review verifies the accuracy of the Travel AdvancelExpense Report and a reimbursement is due the employee, the Finance Department will issue a check or direct deposit to the employee based on the approved report. E. Paid Time 1. Attendance at lectures, meetings, training programs and sfmllar activities need NOT be counted as working fte only if four (4) criteria are met, namely a. it is outside normal hours; b. It is voluntary; c. It is not Job related; and d. there Is no other work that is concurrently performed. 2. Travel that keeps an employee away from home overnight is travel away from home, Travel away from home is clearly work time when It cuts across the employee's workday. The time Is not only hours worked on regular working days during normal working hours but also during corresponding hours on non -working days. Time that is NOT considered work time is that lime spent In travel away from home outside of regular working hours as a passenger on an airplane, train, boat, bus or automoblle. Adopted July 8, 20113 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORICOORDINATOR NOTIFICATION Section 418.101 of the Texas Government Code states: "The presiding officer of the governing body of each political subdivision will notify the Division of Emergency Management of the mariner in which the political subdivision is providing or securing an emergency management program, identify the person who heads the agency responsible for the program, and furnish additional pertinent information." This form is used to malce the required notification to IDEM. The information on this form may be released to those inquiring about local ernergency management programs pursuant to the Texas Open Records Act. IIence, TDEM recommends that you provide business addresses and mobile telephone numbers rather than home addresses and telephone numbers. COUNTY: Ea_E_raa Jurisdiction: City of Pearland Officialss'Title: Mayor _ Tam Reid_ 3518 l_berky Dr. _ Name: Mailing Address: Pearland, TX 77581 ' City, State, ZIP:' office Number: Cell Number: 281.652.1654 _ 281.652.170.8 Fax Number: E-mail: (Required) (City or County Name) (Mayor/Judge) (First & Last Name) (The best address to receive mail) (Please Include -- this is a back-up for mailing) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM APPOINTMENT STATUS 1 HAVE NOT appointed an Emergency Management Coordinator and will personally direct the local emergency management program. W-11 HAVE appointed/re-appointed the Emergency Management Coordinator identified below to conduct the emergency management program for this jurisdiction. The effective date of the appointment is; 12-18-2017 We share aur EMC with (name of jurisdiction). If the COUNTY EmergencyManagement Coordinator has been appointed to otherjurisdfctionswithin the county, the County fudge and. the participating City Mayors mush sign this form, (Seethe third page. far additional signature blocks.) The ENC for this is.jrurisdiction is (please select one): (•) Paid, Full Time, EMC only 0Paid, Full Time, EMC and other job duties (Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, EMS Director, Etc.) (please specify other duty/duties) _ 0 Paid part time, EMC only 0 Paid, Part Time, EMC and other job duties (Fire Chief, Eire Marshall, Police Chief, EMS Director, Etc.) (please specify other duty/duties) 0 Unpaid/volunteer EMC only 0 Unpaid/Volunteer, EMC and other volunteer job duties (Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, EMS Director, Etc.) (please specify other duty/duties) 0 Other (please describe) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDI Emergency Operations. Center Number:281.997.6828 Judge's or Mayor's Signature Asst Coordinator /2 J/ - --? ,q /z Date PLEASE RETURN TO: Texas Division of Emergency Management Operations Section PO Box 4087 Austin, TX 78773-0220 S6'bM-lfP-0` 6616:1, Phone: (512) 424-2208 Email. ;Click to Coordinator Name: Peter Martin Mailing Address: 2703 Veterans Dr. ------ i City, State ,zip:_.. Pearland, TX 77584 Office Phone; 281-997-4648 Coll Number: 281-728-1226 Fax Number: NA Emergency Operations. Center Number:281.997.6828 Judge's or Mayor's Signature Asst Coordinator /2 J/ - --? ,q /z Date PLEASE RETURN TO: Texas Division of Emergency Management Operations Section PO Box 4087 Austin, TX 78773-0220 S6'bM-lfP-0` 6616:1, Phone: (512) 424-2208 Email. ;Click to EXHIBIT A AWARD AND TERMS/CONDITIONS - EMT -2020 -EP -00004 TDEM III/11­A 11..-It111N MI..1 City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581-5416 Re: Grant No: EMT -2020 -EP -00004 Dear City Manager Pearson: September 21, 2020 Exhibit A Congratulations, on behalf of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), your application for financial assistance submitted under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) has been approved in the amount of $36,400.57. As a condition of this grant, you are required to contribute a cost match in the amount of $36,400.57. The period of performance for your FFY 2020 EMPG grant is October 1, 2019- March 31, 2021. This period of performance reflects a 6- month PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION ONLY to complete and close out your FFY 2020 grant year task requirements. Before you receive any of the federal funds awarded to you, you must establish acceptance of this grant award. By accepting this award, you are acknowledging and accepting the terms and conditions of your award, as well as the task requirements outlined in the FY 2020 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant Guide and due dates outlined in the EMPG Application Timeline located on-line at https://tdem.texas.gov/emergency-management-performance-grant/ . This grant award must be signed and dated below by your jurisdiction's "Authorized Official' indicated on the "Designation of EMPG Grant Officials" form (TDEM 17B) and returned within 45 days from date received to TDE%I.EMPGCdDtdem.texas_gov. Failure to return documentation to TDEM within 45 days may result in reallocation of funds. The 2020 Terms and Conditions are enclosed for your review. Once reviewed, please initial and submit to TDEM.EMPGCa)tdem.texas.gov with this signed EMPG grant award letter. If you have any questions, please contact the EMPG Unit Chief Lisa Resendez at Lisa.Resendezatdem texas.gov or 512-424-75111512-574-1473 or your District Coordinator. Respectfully- W.Nim Kidd MPA, CPA Chief -Texas Division of Emergency Management Vice Chancellor for Disaster and Emergency Services Texas A&M University System Authorize ficial Signqture: Date: c7 DIVIS/pH 1 O,n CY MA�P'G���2 Terms and Conditions 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Purpose The FY 2020 priority for this program is to advance "Whole Community" security and emergency management. Grant funds will be used to support local comprehensive emergency management programs to encourage improvement of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for all hazards. Funding may be used to support activities that contribute to the capability to manage consequences from acts of terrorism. Funds provided may also be used to accomplish initiatives described in the Federal Program Guidelines, including local implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), incorporation of appropriate references to the National Response Framework (NRF) into local plans, homeland security assessment and strategy integration, and assessment of local emergency management programs Grant Conditions Identify the source of funding under which this award is funded and reference the government code. The federal grant terms and conditions are located at: httl)s://www.fema.Qov/media-1ibrary- datai1581717192496-3736b5626f11012c3750de5efb6a4d37iFY 2020 EMPG NOFO FINAL 508SA2.pdf Grant Acceptance Notice of Subrecipient Grant Award remains an offer until the signed copy of the Acceptance of Subrecipient Grant Award is received by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in accordance with the instructions provided in the transmittal letter. Task Requirements The approved FY 2020 Statement of Work and Progress Report template outlines eight tasks that the grantee must perform during the grant period. The following additional tasks are also required of Subrecipients: a. Implement (NIMS) at the local level. b. Incorporate pertinent information concerning National Response Framework into the local or inter -jurisdictional emergency management plan and its annexes. c. Subrecipients must have a tracking system of record to organize and coordinate resources in response to incidents. d. During the performance period of this grant, Subrecipient must maintain an emergency management, as prescribed by the TDEM. This may be accomplished by jurisdictions maintaining their own emergency management plan or participating in an inter - jurisdictional emergency management program that meets the required standards. If TDEM identifies deficiencies in the Sub -recipient's plan, Sub -recipient's will correct deficiencies within sixty (60) days of receiving notice of such deficiencies from TDEM. e. Sub -recipient's must maintain an updated inventory of equipment purchased through this grant program in accordance 2 C.F.R. 200 Requirements, Reports, Records, Retention, and Enforcement, Equipment and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), The Subrecipient agrees that any equipment purchased with funds through this grant program shall be prominently marked as follows: "Purchased with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security." Exceptions to this requirement are limited to items where placing of the marking is not possible due to the nature of the equipment. Grant Funding The amount of this grant may be less than the amount requested in your Application for Federal Assistance due to limits on federal funding for the EMPG program. However, EMPG grant recipients should report eligible expenses in quarterly financial reports. Any excess match reported, will be used for TDEM match purposes and becomes 100% federalized, therefore cannot be used for any other grant match purposes within your jurisdiction. Financial and Administrative Requirements In Accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 Subpart F—Audit Requirements, Subrecipient agrees to comply with the applicable financial and administrative requirements set forth in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide. a. All emergency management program costs for which the Subrecipient seeks reimbursement must be eligible in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 as it applies ,to awards of Federal financial assistance to all "non-federal entities" b. Subrecipient will comply with the organizational audit requirements of super circular 2A CFR 200 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations. When implementing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Preparedness Directorate funded activities; the Subrecipient must comply with all federal civil rights laws, to include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended. The Subrecipient is required to take reasonable steps to ensure persons of limited English proficiency have meaningful access to language assistance services regarding the development of proposals and budgets and conducting FEMA funded activities. d. Subrecipient will assist the awarding agency (if necessary) in assuring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Section 106 (16 U.S.C. § 470), Ex. Order 11593 (idpntifirrntinn and nrntedinn of histmir nrnnerfiPs). the Archeolooical0and 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). (Federal Assurance). e. Subrecipient agrees to make no request for reimbursement for goods or services procured by the Subrecipient either prior to the start of the period of performance stated in this award document or after the end of the period of performance. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this document, the parties understand and agree that the obligations of TDEM under this Agreement are contingent upon the availability of adequate funds to meet TDEM's liabilities. TDEM shall not be liable to the Subrecipient for costs under this agreement that exceed the amount specified in the Notice of Subrecipient Grant Award. Single Audit Act Requirements: For sub -recipients expending $750,000 or more in federal annually, the Applicant will cause to be performed the required financials and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Subpart F Audit Requirements. Reporting Requirements Subrecipient agrees to comply with all reporting requirements and shall provide such information as required by TDEM. Reporting requirements can be found in the 2020 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Guide. Sub -recipients may be required to submit additional information and data requested by TDEM and after the end of the period of performance in order to close out the grant. A copy of the 2020 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Guide can downloaded from the TDEM website at:https://tdem.texas.gov/emergency-management-perforniance- rg ant/. Sub recipient must prepare and submit Semi -Annual Progress Reports to TDEM for the duration of the grant performance period or until all grant activities are completed and the grant is formally closed. The first performance -reporting period is October 1 to March 31 (progress report due April 15) and the second reporting period is April 1 to September 30 (progress report due October 15). Subrecipient may also be required to submit additional information and data as requested by TDEM. Review of Work and Expenditures TDEM may review the work of the Subrecipient with respect to approved program tasks and expenditures for which reimbursement are requested to ensure the federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of this contract or grant agreement and that performance goals are achieved. These reviews may include, without limitation: comparing actual Subrecipient activities to those approved in the sub -award application and subsequent modifications if any; ensuring that grant funds have been expended in accordance with applicable guidelines; confirming compliance with grant assurances, and verifying information provided on performance reports and payment requests. All financial expenditures submitted for match purposes will be verified. Any financial excess match submitted to TDEM for the EMPG grant program cannot be used to match any other grant funded program and is considered 100% federalized for TDEM excess match purposes Lobbying As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, for persons entering into a contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement from an agency or requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the Applicant certifies that: a, No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions. c. The Subrecipient 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. Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters As required by Executive Order 12549, and 12689 and 2 C.F.R 200.213 and codified in the 2 C.F. R. Part 180, Debarment and Suspension, the applicant will provide protection against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings with the federal government. The applicant certifies that it and its principles, sub grantees, recipients or sub recipients: The Subrecipient certifies that it and its principals and vendors: a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; Subrecipients can access debarment information by going to www.epls.gov. .A b) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this application, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and d) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this application, had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. e) Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application (Federal Certification). Monitoring a. Subrecipient will provide TDEM, State Auditor, DHS personnel or their authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all paper or electronic records related to financial assistance. b. Subrecipient agrees to monitor their program to ensure that federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements and that the performance goals are achieved. TDEM may perform periodic reviews or sampling of Subrecipient performance of eligible activities and approved projects. These reviews/sampling may include, without limitation: performance of an onsite audit and compliance monitoring, including inspection of all grant -related records and items, comparing actual. Subrecipient activities to those approved in the sub -award application and subsequent modifications if any, ensuring that advances have been disbursed in accordance with applicable guidelines, confirming compliance with grant assurances, verifying information provided in performance reports and reviewing payment requests, needs and threat assessments and strategies. c. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government, without the express prior written approval of FEMA National Preparedness Directorate. d. The Subrecipient official certifies federal funds will be used to supplement existing funds and will not replace (supplant) funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Subrecipient may be required to supply documentation certifying that a reduction in non- federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of federal funds. e. All financial expenditures and excess match will be verified and validated by TDEM and will become federalized funds and utilized by the Texas Division of Emergency Management as match. Once these funds are utilized by the TDEM EMPG grant program, your agency can no longer utilize them within for any other federal grant match for the term of the grant performance year. Reimbursement for Expenses Reimbursement for expenses incurred during the second and fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 will not be disbursed until TDEM receives the first and second semi-annual EMPG Progress Reports, which are due on April 15, and October 15, respectively. 1. Choice of Law: This agreement shall be construed and governed by Texas law. 2. Changes to the Law: TDEM is a state agency whose authority and appropriations are subject to the actions of the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress. If TDEM and/or the subject matter of this contract become subject to a legislative or regulatory change, revocation of statutory or regulatory authority, or lack of funds that would render the services and/or goods and/or payment to be provided under this agreement impossible, unnecessary, void, or substantially amended, TDEM may terminate this agreement without penalty to, or any liability whatsoever on the part of, TDEM, the State of Texas, or the United States. This contract does not grant vendor a franchise or any other vested property right. 3. Written Modification: No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall become valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. 4. To the extent it applies, Subrecipient shall comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783, 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§ 5.141 et seq., and the Uniform Grant Management Standards, State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Subpart B, §_14. 5. To the extent it applies, Subrecipient shall comply with the General Appropriations Act, 80th Legislature, Article IX, Part 17. 6. TDEM may suspend or terminate sub -recipient funding, in whole or in part, or other measures may be imposed for any of the following reasons: failing to comply with the requirements or statutory objectives of federal law, failing to make satisfactory progress toward the goals or objectives set forth in the sub -award application, failing to follow grant agreement requirements or special conditions, failing to submit required reports, or filing a false certification or other report or documentation. Satisfactory progress is defined as accomplishing the following during the performance period of the grant: requesting federal funds for purchases, training, etc. and deciding what purchases will be mariP nrriArinn tha ani iinmant ancr irinn tha ani iinmant is chinrnari and ranaivari nnri trnimAn is accomplished with the equipment (or readied for deployment). All of the aforementioned tasks must be accomplished in a timely manner. Special Conditions may be imposed on Subrecipient's use of grant funds until problems identified during grant monitoring visits conducted by TDEM audit and compliance personnel are resolved. le