FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT / MORNINGSIDE POOL
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Environmental Protection
Jeb Bush
Governor
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000
David B. Struhs
Secretary
August 30, 1999
Mr. Art Kader, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Clearwater
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
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Re: Morningside Pool
FRDAP Project No, F20059
Dear Mr, Kader:
The attached project file contains the fully executed agreement. We have provided this file for
your use and hope it will be helpful in complying with the administrative requirements of this
grant.
The file is divided into two se9tions, The first section contains the grant agreement and grant
accountability policy, Please reviewand familiarize yourself with each document. The second
section includes a status report form which may be duplicated for use each month,
reimbursement request forms and the documentation due upon completion of the project, with
several examples,
We also would like to remind you of the following:
1, Construction or acquisition cannot begin until all commencem ent documentation has
been received and approved by this office. This process should be completed by
January 5, 2000,
2. For development projects, the Department shall retain not less then 10% of the grant
award until the Grantee completes the project and staff completes an on-site inspection.
3, Quarterly status reports are required (due January 5, April 5, July 5 and October 5).
Please summarize work accomplished and any problems encountered,
4, The project should be completed before the completi on date set forth in the grant
agreement and all reimbursement requests submitted within thirty days after completion.
"Protect, Conserve and Manage Florida's Environment and Natural Resources"
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Mr, Art Kader
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5, If the project cannot be completed on time, a written request for a short extension
should be submitted at least 60 days prior to the completion date, Please state the
reason for the extension and the additional time needed to complete the project.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (850) 488-7896/SUNCOM
278-7896. We look forward 10 workin9 with you on this valuable p~
cinda Coverston
Community Assistance Consultant
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
Mail Station #585
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F2059
(DEP Contract Number)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Project Grant Agreement - Development
This Agreement is made and entered into this
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of Environmental Protection, hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, and
the City of Clearwater, hereinafter called the GRANTEE, in furtherance
of an approved public outdoor recreation project. In consideration of
the mutual covenants contained herein and pursuant to s. 370.023,
375.021 and 375.075, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 62D-5, Part V,
Florida Administrative Code, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. This Agreement shall be performed in accordance with s.
370.023, 375.021 and 375.075, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 62D-5,
Part V, Florida Administrative Code, hereinafter called the RULE. The
GRANTEE shall comply with all provisions of the RULE, which is
incorporated into this Agreement by reference, as if fully set forth
herein. Failure to comply with provisions of the RULE may result in
cancellation of the Agreement by the DEPARTMENT. Disputes concerning
the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be resolved
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by the DEPARTMENT whose decision shall be final and binding on the
GRANTEE. The DEPARTMENT may cancel this Agreement for failure by the
GRANTEE to perform pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. It is the intent of the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE that
none of the provisions of s. 163.01, Florida Statutes, shall have
application to this Agreement.
2. The DEPARTMENT has found that public outdoor recreation
is the primary purpose of the project known as Morningside Pool
(Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Project
Number F20059), hereinafter called the PROJECT, and enters into this
Agreement with the GRANTEE for construction of public outdoor
recreation facilities and improvements on real property, the legal
description of which is set forth in the PROJECT application. The
PROJECT application is incorporated into this Agreement by reference
as if fully set forth herein.
3. The GRANTEE shall construct, or cause to be constructed,
certain public outdoor recreation facilities and improvements
consisting of the following PROJECT elements which may be modified by
the DEPARTMENT if GRANTEE shows good cause: renovate Swimming Pool,
renovate Playpool and Other Related Support Facilities.
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4. The DEPARTMENT shall pay, on a reimbursement basis, to
the GRANTEE, funds not to exceed $100,000, which will pay the
DEPARTMENT'S share of the cost of the PROJECT. DEPARTMENT fund limits
are based upon the following:
DEPARTMENT Amount
GRANTEE Match
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100,000
100,000
50%
50%
Type of Match Cash and/or In-Kind Service
The PROJECT reimbursement request shall include all documentation
required by the DEPARTMENT for a proper pre-audit and post-audit
review. The DEPARTMENT'S Contract Manager shall, within sixty (60)
days after receipt of a payment request, review the work accomplished
to date under this Agreement and, if the work and payment request are
in accordance with all applicable requirements, approve the request
for payment. The DEPARTMENT shall retain 10% of the entire DEPARTMENT
amount until completion of the PROJECT and all PROJECT completion
documentation, as described in the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program Completion Documentation, Form FPS-A037, referenced
in s. 62D-5.058(4) of the RULE, is submitted to the DEPARTMENT by the
GRANTEE.
5. Prior to commencement of PROJECT construction, the
GRANTEE phall submit for DEPARTMENT approval the documentation
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described in the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
Development Project Commencement Documentation Form, Form FPS-A034,
referenced in s. 620-5.058(7) (c)of the RULE.
6. The Grantee shall obtain all required local, state and
federal environmental construction permits and approvals prior to
commencement of project construction and shall certify to the
Department by completing the Pre-Construction Certification, FPS-A034,
referenced in s. 620-5.058(7) (c) of the RULE.
7. The GRANTEE shall comply with the Division of Recreation
and Parks' Grant and Contract Accountability Procedure, hereinafter
called the PROCEDURE, referenced in s. 620-5.058(3) (b)of the RULE, and
incorporated into this Agreement by reference as if fully set forth
herein. The GRANTEE shall ensure that all purchases of goods and
services for accomplishment of the PROJECT shall be secured in
accordance with the GRANTEE'S adopted procurement procedures.
Expenses representing the PROJECT costs, including required matching
contribution, shall be reported to the DEPARTMENT and summarized on
certification forms incorporated in the PROCEDURE. The PROCEDURE
establishes uniform guidelines to be utilized by the DEPARTMENT and
the GRANTEE in accounting for PROJECT funds disbursed under the
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PROJECT and sets forth principles for determining eligible costs,
supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements.
8. The GRANTEE shall retain all records supporting PROJECT
costs for three (3) years after the fiscal year in which the final
PROJECT payment was released by the DEPARTMENT or until final
resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim or audit
that started prior to the expiration of the three-year retention
period. The DEPARTMENT, State Auditor General, State Comptroller and
other agencies or entities with jurisdiction shall have the right to
inspect and audit the GRANTEE'S records for said PROJECT within the
retention period.
9. PROJECT funds may be reimbursed for eligible
preagreement expenses (as defined in s. 62D-5.054(29) of the RULE)
incurred by GRANTEE prior to execution of this Agreement as set forth
in s.62D-5.055(9) of the RULE. The DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE fully
understand and agree that there shall be no reimbursement of PROJECT
funds by the DEPARTMENT for any expenditure made prior to the
execution of this Agreement with the exception of those expenditures
which meet the requirements of the foregoing sections of the RULE.
10. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution
and the GRANTEE shall complete construction of all PROJECT elements on
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or before ~~ .31,:tOOI. The completion date may be extended by
the DEPARTMENT for good cause at the written request of the GRANTEE
and such request must be made prior to the PROJECT completion date.
11. The DEPARTMENT'S Contract Manager for the purpose of
this Agreement shall be responsible for ensuring performance of its
terms and conditions and shall approve all reimbursement requests
prior to payment. The GRANTEE'S Liaison Agent, as identified in the
PROJECT application, or successor, shall act on behalf of the GRANTEE
relative to the provisions of this Agreement. The GRANTEE'S Liaison
Agent, shall submit to the DEPARTMENT signed PROJECT status reports
every ninety (90) days summarizing the work accomplished, problems
encountered, percentage of completion, and other information which may
be requested by the DEPARTMENT. Photographs to reflect the
construction work accomplished shall be submitted when the DEPARTMENT
requests them.
12. All monies expended by the GRANTEE for the purpose
contained herein shall be subject to pre-audit review and approval by
the Comptroller of Florida in accordance with s. 17.03, Florida
Statutes.
13. Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely
responsible for the wrongful acts of its employees and agents.
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However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either
party of its sovereign immunity or the provisions of s. 768.28,
Florida Statutes.
14. The GRANTEE shall comply with all federal, state and
local rules and regulations in developing this PROJECT. The GRANTEE
acknowledges that this requirement includes compliance with all
federal, state and local health and safety rules and regulations. The
GRANTEE further agrees to ensure that the GRANTEE's contract will
include this provision in all subcontracts issued as a result of this
Agreement.
15. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to inspect said
PROJECT and any and all records related thereto at any reasonable
time.
16. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the
DEPARTMENT in the event the GRANTEE refuses to allow public access to
all documents, papers, letters or other materials made or received in
conjunction with this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
119, Florida Statutes.
17. Following receipt of an audit report identifying any
reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT for non-compliance by the GRANTEE
with this Agreement, the DEPARTMENT, following a review of the
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documentation submitted by the GRANTEE, will inform the GRANTEE in
writing of any reimbursement due the DEPARTMENT. The GRANTEE shall be
allowed a maximum of sixty (60) days from the date of such
notification to submit additional pertinent documentation to offset
the amount identified as being due the DEPARTMENT.
18. The DEPARTMENT shall also have the right to demand a
refund, either in whole or in part, of the FRDAP funds provided to the
GRANTEE for non-compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The
GRANTEE, upon such written notification from the DEPARTMENT, shall
refund, and shall forthwith pay to the DEPARTMENT, the amount of money
demanded by the DEPARTMENT. Such refund shall include interest
calculated at two (2) percent over the prevailing prime rate as
reported by the Federal Reserve on the date the DEPARTMENT calculates
the amount of refund due. Interest shall be calculated from the
date(s) of payment(s) to the GRANTEE by the DEPARTMENT to the date
repayment is made by GRANTEE.
19. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay
under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the
Florida Legislature.
20. Allowable indirect costs shall not exceed 15% of the
GRANTEE'S eligible wages and salaries. Indirect costs that exceed 15%
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must be approved in advance by the DEPARTMENT to be considered
eligible PROJECT expenses.
21. If asphalt paving is required for the PROJECT it shall
conform to the Florida Department of Transportation's specifications
for road and bridge construction. Bid specifications, contracts
and/or purchase orders of the GRANTEE must specify thickness of
asphalt and square yards to be paved.
22. Prior to final reimbursement, the GRANTEE must erect a
permanent information sign on the PROJECT site which credits PROJECT
funding or a portion thereof, from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program.
23. Land owned by the GRANTEE, which is developed or
acquired with FRDAP funds, shall be dedicated in perpetuity by the
GRANTEE as an outdoor recreation site for the use and benefit of the
public. The dedication must be recorded in the official public
property records by the GRANTEE. The GRANTEE shall ensure that the
PROJECT, if on GRANTEE-owned land and purchased or developed with
FRDAP funds, shall be managed for outdoor recreation purposes for a
minimum period of twenty-five (25) years from the completion date set
forth in the PROJECT completion certificate. Land owned by an entity
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other than the GRANTEE which GRANTEE controls by lease, management
agreement or dedication, and developed with FRDAP funds, shall be
managed as a public outdoor recreation area for a minimum period of
twenty-five (25) years from the completion date set forth ln the
PROJECT completion certificate. Such PROJECT shall be open at
reasonable times and shall be managed in a safe and attractive manner
appropriate for public use. Should GRANTEE convert all or part of the
PROJECT site to a use or uses other than public outdoor recreational
use, the GRANTEE shall replace the FRDAP facility, at its own expense,
with a project of comparable scope and quality approved by the
DEPARTMENT. In lieu of accepting a replacement facility, the
DEPARTMENT may require return of all FRDAP funds with interest as
specified in Paragraph 18.
24. The employment of unauthorized aliens by any GRANTEE is
considered a violation of s. 274A(e) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act. If the GRANTEE knowingly employs unauthorized
aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of
this Agreement. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for including this
provision in all subcontracts with private organizations issued as a
result of this Agreement.
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25. No person on the grounds of race, creed, color, national
origin, age, sex, marital status or ability level, shall be excluded
from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination in performance of this
Agreement.
26. This Agreement strictly prohibits the expenditure of
FRDAP funds for the purpose of lobbying the Florida Legislature, the
judicial branch, or a state agency.
27. Any local governmental entity, nonprofit organization,
or for-profit organization that is awarded funds from a grants and
aids appropriation by a state agency shall:
(a) If the amounts received exceed $100,000, have an audit
performed in accordance with the rules of the Auditor General
promulgated pursuant to s. 11.45, Florida Statutes; or
(b) If the amounts received exceed $25,000, but do not exceed
$100,000, have an audit performed in accordance with the rules of the
Auditor General promulgated pursuant to s. 11.45, Florida Statutes, or
have a statement prepared by an independent certified public
accountant which attests that the receiving entity or organization has
complied with the provisions of this Agreement; or
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(c) If the amounts received do not exceed $25,000, have the head
of the entity or organization attest, under penalties of perjury, that
the entity or organization has complied with the provisions of this
Agreement.
28. Pursuant to s. 215.422, Florida Statutes, the
DEPARTMENT's Project Manager shall have five (5) working days, unless
otherwise specified herein, to inspect and approve the services for
payment. The DEPARTMENT must submit a request for payment to the
Florida DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance within twenty (20) days; and
the DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance has fifteen (15) days to issue a
warrant. Days are calculated from the date the invoice is received or
the date the services are received, inspected, and approved, whichever
is later. Invoice payment requirements do not start until a complete
and correct invoice has been received. Invoices which have to be
returned to the GRANTEE for correction(s) will result in a delay in
the payment. A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the
Florida DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance who may be contacted if a
contractor is experiencing problems in obtaining timely payment(s)
from a State of Florida agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted
at 850/488-2924 or 1-800-848-3792.
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29. In accordance with s. 215.422, Florida Statutes, the
DEPARTMENT shall pay the GRANTEE interest at a rate as established by
s. 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, on the unpaid balance, if a warrant in
payment of an invoice is not issued within 40 days after receipt of a
correct invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods and
services. Interest payments of less than $1 will not be enforced
unless the GRANTEE requests payment. The interest rate established
pursuant to s. 55.03(1), Florida Statutes, by Comptroller's Memorandum
No. 11 (1998-99) dated December 2, 1998, has been set at 10.0% per
annum or .02740% per day. The revised interest rate for each calendar
year beyond 1999 for which the term of this Agreement is in effect can
be obtained by calling the DEPARTMENT of Banking and Finance, Vendor
Ombudsman at the telephone number provided above or the DEPARTMENT's
Contracts Section at 850/922-5942.
30. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for public entity crime
may not perform work as a grantee, contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity,
and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the
threshold amount provided in s. 287.017, Florida Statutes, or Category
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Two, for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.
31. In addition, a copy of the audit or attestation as
required in paragraph 27, shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT within
one (1) year from the PROJECT completion date as set forth in the
PROJECT completion certificate.
32. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed
as granting any rights, privileges or interest in any third party
without mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.
33. It is understood by the parties that the amount of this
Agreement may be reduced should the Governor's Budget Office declare a
revenue shortfall and assess a mandatory reserve. Should a shortfall
be declared, this Agreement may be reduced by the same percentage as
the DEPARTMENT is assessed for the mandatory reserve.
34. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
parties. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or
waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they
have been reduced to writing, duly executed by each of the parties
hereto, and attached to the original of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be duly executed on the day and year first above written.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
By:
Divi on Director (or
Division of Recreation
Address:
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Mail Station 585
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
CITY OF CLEARWATER
By:J---
Title:
Address:
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida
33758
Approved as to Form and Legality:
This form has been pre-approved as to Grantee Attorney
form and legality by Suzanne Brantley,
Assistant General Counsel, on
May 20, 1999, for use for one year.
FPS-A046
Revised 05/99
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GRANT
ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES
AGREED UPON BY THE PARTIES
Applicability
.The "Grant Accountability Procedures" establishes uniform
guidelines agreed upon by the parties for utilization in
accounting for grant funds disbursed through grant programs
administered by the Bureau of Design and Recreation Services,
Division of Recreation and Parks, Department of Environmental
Protection for the mutual benefit of the parties. These
procedures set forth principles for determining eligible costs,
supporting documentation and minimum reporting requirements to
assist both parties.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds shall be disbursed by the Bureau in accordance with
good cash management principles. Grant funds shall be disbursed
as set forth within the agreement and provided for by law. The
Bureau may retain up to 10% of its obligation in order to insure
compliance with agreement terms and conditions. Retained funds
shall be released upon satisfactory completion of said terms and
conditions. Disbursement terms shall be negotiated by the
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parties prior to execution of the agreement and shall be clearly
. identified in the agreement between the Department and grantee.
Re~ursable Costs
To be eligible for payment under a project grant agreement,
costs must be necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of the
project and be directly allocable thereto pursuant to State or
Federal laws, rules, and regulations. Cost must be incurre4,~pd
work performed within the agreement period with the exception of
pr~agreement costs allowed by law or rule and specifically
identified within the agreement. Costs cannot be allocable to or
included as a cost of any other State or Federal financed program
unless clearly specified in the agreement. Costs must be net of
all applicable credits such as purchase discounts, allowances,
sales of scrap, and income from incidental services. The
following paragraphs identify eligible and ineligible costs under
actual cost contracts subject to any limitations of State or
Federal law.
Contractual Services
Services provided for a grantee by private or independent
contractors shall be evidenced by a formal agreement or contract
executed by all appropriate parties specifying the exact terms
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and conditions. Competitive bid specifications and actual bids
-received shall be maihtained by the grantee. The Contractual
Services Purchases Form FPS-A026, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "B", shall accompany payment
requests for contractual services. The contractor's name, check
or voucher number, contract invoice number, a general description
of the services provided, and related project element shall be
reported.
Eligible - Costs of work performed by private or
independent contractors that are directly related to the
accomplishment of the project.
Ineligible - Costs for work performed by private or
independent contractors or consultants pursuant to cost plus or
contingency fee contracts.
Salaries and Wages
Payroll registers or journals, payroll warrants, and other
financial source documents shall be maintained to substantiate
the rates of pay and actual payments to grantee employees. Hours
of work reported for grantee employees shall be supported by
individual time records, project activity reports, or other
operational cost records signed at a minimum by the immediate
field supervisor (foreman). These record shall reflect the
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general categories of work performed - The Labor and Travel Cost
Eorm FPS-A027, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"C", shall accompany payment requests for reimbursement of
salaries and wages of grantee employees. The following
information shall be reported:
a. Last name of employee, initial, and social
security number;
b. Job classification and description of work
performed;
c. Project hours this billing;
d. Rate of pay;
e. Labor cost this billing;
f. Travel per diem costs, if applicable.
Eligible - Salaries and wages of employees for the
performance of work directly related to the accomplishment of the
project. Hourly wage rates shall be calculated by dividing the
employee's regular gross annual salary for.pay purposes by 2,080
gross annual work hours. Overtime charges for such employees
shall be eligible costs provided they are necessary. Overtime
charges shall be computed in accordance with the grantee's normal
procedures for payment of overtime to employees.
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Ineligible - Salaries and wages of employees
responsible for administration and general activities who do not
perform work directly related to accomplishment of the project.
Salaries and wages of employees applicable to vacation, sick
leave, or holidays. Salaries and wages of employees performing
routine daily servicing of equipment including general
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maintenance and repair work.
Employee Benefits
Calculations and supporting documentation used to determine
the actual cost percentages incurred by the grantee for employee
benefits shall be maintained by the grantee. Employee benefits
shall be reported as a line item on payment requests.
Eligible - A percentage of eligible salaries and wages
of grantee employees may be allowed as a reasonable reimbursement
for benefits. The allowable percentage shall be calculated based
on one of the following methods.
I. A maximum of 15% of eligible salaries and wages of
employees who accrue annual, sick and holiday leave
from the grantee; plus a maximum of 25% of eligible
salaries and wages of employees who receive other
benefits (such as FICA retirement, health, and life
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insurance, and workers compensation) from the grantee;
or
II. The actual cost percentage incurred by the grantee for
employee benefits, if greater than the maximum of 40%
as in (I) above, provided that the actual cost
percentage can be documented by the grantee.
Ineligible - Employee benefits in excess of the rates
as established by the above methods.
Materials and Supplies
Direct Purchases - Vendor invoices shall be maintained
that include a description of the items and quantity purchased,
unit cost and total cost, less applicable discounts. Invoices
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shall also contain the delivery date and signature of an employee
assigned to work on the project along with a description of the
general use for such materials or supplies. Purchase orders,
requisitions and competitive bid documentation as applicable
shall be maintained by the grantee for such purchases. Canceled
warrants shall be maintained as evidence of payment for such
purchases. The Direct Material Purchases Form FPS-A028,attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit~"D", shall accompany
payment requests for direct material purchases. The vendor's
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name, check or voucher number, vendor invoice number, cost, a
.general description of items purchased, and related project
elements shall be reported.
Eligible - All costs of materials and supplies consumed
or expended in accomplishing the project including direct
purchases from vendors as well as withdrawals from grantee's
stock.
Ineligible - Costs of small tools (e.g. shovels, saws,
hammers, drills) and clothing or uniforms worn by employees
except that clothing worn for safety purposes is eligible.
Operating expendable or replacement parts purchased for grantee
owned equipment used on the project.
Equipment
Equipment usage logs, project activity reports, or
other operational cost reports shall be maintained to reflect the
daily use of each piece of equipment. These records shall
reflect the general work performed and the name of the equipment
operator as well as the actual dates and hours of use. These
records shall be signed at a minimum by the immediate field
supervisor (foreman). Invoices and other documentation such as
canceled checks and purchase orders shall be maintained to
support charges for rental costs of equipment obtained from
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independent sources. The Equipment Cost Form FPS-A030, attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "E", shall accompany
payment request for equipment rental costs or for utilization of
grantee owned equipment. The type of equipment and general use
shall be reported along with rates or rental costs, actual
operating hours and operating allowances.
Eligible - All reasonable costs for equipment which is
require~ to be used or kept available at the ~ite for
accomplishment of the project.
I. The actual cost incurred or the rental of equipment by
the grantee from independent sources for the time such
equipment is used or required to be available to
accomplish the project.
II. Rental rates for the use of grantee owned equipment
provided the use of each piece of equipment is for
accomplishment of the project.
Ineligible - Costs of repairs or servicing of grantee
owned equipment. Rental charges subsequent to completion of the
need for a piece of equipment for the project. Purchase of
equipment for accomplishment of the project.
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Grantee stock
Materials or supplies taken from grantee's.stock or
inventory shall be supported by material requisitions or other
job order project cost records signed by the storekeeper and
employee assigned to work on the project. These source documents
shall describe items in detail and identify the general use of
such materials in the project. Appropriate records (e.g. vendor
invoices, canceled checks) shall be maintained to support unit
costs of the materials based upon the grantee's inventory
evaluation. An inventory system with procedures and records in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles should
be maintained by the grantee. No warehouse or overhead charges
added by the grantee shall be allowed. The Stock Material Cost
Form FPS-A029, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"F", shall accompany payment requests for materials utilized from
the grantee's stock or inventories. The material requisition
date and number, general description of materials used, and
applicable costs shall be .reported.
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs shall be calculated at the approved rate and
shall be reported as a line item on payment requests. No
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Ineligible - Indirect costs in excess of the rate
established by statute or these procedures.
Record Retention and Audits
The agreement executed between the Department and grantee
establishes the eligible costs, supporting documentation, and
billing requirements for the project. In addition to the billing
requirements contained in the agreement, grantees, upon request
of the Auditor General and Comptroller of the State of Florida,
pursuant to their statutory authority, or the Department, shall
supply documentation (e.g. payrolls, paid invoices, canceled
checks, indirect cost calculations) to support their billings.
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Costs connected with the solicitation or receipt of a grant or
contract shall be the responsibility of the grantee and not
eligible for payment, except for allowed pl~nning expense set
forth in the Florida Administrative Code governing the programs
administered by the Bureau.
The grantee shall retain all original records in support of
project costs included in the payment requests for three fiscal
years after the fiscal year in which final grant payment was made
to the grantee, except that such records shall be retained until
resolution of matters resulting from any litigation, claim or
audit that started prior to the expiration of the three-year
retention period.
All records of the grantee in support of project costs
included in payment requests shall be subject to review by the
Bureau, the Auditor General, State Comptroller, federal auditors
or others who may be authorized to audit the records of the
Bureau which involve the grantee. Records of the grantee shall
be made available at a time and place specified by the reviewer.
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