HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY23 Sheriff Port Security EMW-2023-PU-00276-S01Award Letter
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20472
Lisa Wurtzbacher
New Hanover County Sheriff\\\\\\\'s Office
3950 Juvenile Center Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429 - 6109
Re: Grant No.EMW-2023-PU-00276
Dear Lisa Wurtzbacher:
Congratulations, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security, your application for financial assistance submitted under
the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Port Security Grant Program has been approved in the amount of $3,600.00. As a condition of this
award, you are required to contribute a cost match in the amount of $1,200.00 of non-Federal funds, or 25 percent of the total
approved project costs of $4,800.00.
Before you request and receive any of the Federal funds awarded to you, you must establish acceptance of the award. By
accepting this award, you acknowledge that the terms of the following documents are incorporated into the terms of your
award:
•Agreement Articles (attached to this Award Letter)
•Obligating Document (attached to this Award Letter)
•FY 2023 Port Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity.
•FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual
Please make sure you read, understand, and maintain a copy of these documents in your official file for this award.
In order to establish acceptance of the award and its terms, please follow these instructions:
Step 1: Please log in to the ND Grants system at https://portal.fema.gov.
Step 2: After logging in, you will see the Home page with a Pending Tasks menu. Click on the Pending Tasks menu, select the
Application sub-menu, and then click the link for "Award Offer Review" tasks. This link will navigate you to Award Packages
that are pending review.
Step 3: Click the Review Award Package icon (wrench) to review the Award Package and accept or decline the award. Please
save or print the Award Package for your records.
System for Award Management (SAM): Grant recipients are to keep all of their information up to date in SAM, in particular,
your organization's name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, EIN and banking information. Please ensure that
the UEI number used in SAM is the same one used to apply for all FEMA awards. Future payments will be contingent on the
information provided in the SAM; therefore, it is imperative that the information is correct. The System for Award Management
is located at http://www.sam.gov.
If you have any questions or have updated your information in SAM, please let your Grants Management Specialist (GMS)
know as soon as possible. This will help us to make the necessary updates and avoid any interruptions in the payment
process.
PAMELA SUSAN WILLIAMS
Agreement Articles
Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 UTC 2023
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20472
AGREEMENT ARTICLES
Port Security Grant Program
GRANTEE:New Hanover County Sheriff\\\\\\\'s Office
PROGRAM:Port Security Grant Program
AGREEMENT NUMBER:EMW-2023-PU-00276-S01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article I Summary Description of Award
Article II PSGP Performance Goal
Article III DHS Standard Terms and Conditions Generally
Article IV Assurances, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,
Representations and Certifications
Article V General Acknowledgements and Assurances
Article VI Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS
Article VII Activities Conducted Abroad
Article VIII Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Article IX Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Article X Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally
Identifiable Information
Article XI Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VI
Article XII Civil Rights Act of 1968
Article XIII Copyright
Article XIV Debarment and Suspension
Article XV Drug-Free Workplace Regulations
Article XVI Duplication of Benefits
Article XVII Education Amendments of 1972 (Equal Opportunity in
Education Act) - Title IX
Article XVIII E.O. 14074 - Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing
and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and
Public Safety
Article XIX Energy Policy and Conservation Act
Article XX False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Article XXI Federal Debt Status
Article XXII Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while
Driving
Article XXIII Fly America Act of 1974
Article XXIV Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
Article XXV John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal
Year 2019
Article XXVI Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VI)
Article XXVII Lobbying Prohibitions
Article XXVIII National Environmental Policy Act
Article XXIX Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based
Organizations
Article XXX Non-Supplanting Requirement
Article XXXI Notice of Funding Opportunity Requirements
Article XXXII Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Article XXXIII Procurement of Recovered Materials
Article XXXIV Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Article XXXV Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and
Performance
Article XXXVI Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation
Article XXXVII Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured
Products, and Construction Materials
Article XXXVIII SAFECOM
Article XXXIX Terrorist Financing
Article XL Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA)
Article XLI Universal Identifier and System of Award Management
Article XLII USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
Article XLIII Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags
Article XLIV Whistleblower Protection Act
Article XLV Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP)
Review
Article XLVI Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to
Tribes
Article XLVII Acceptance of Post Award Changes
Article XLVIII Disposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award
Article XLIX Prior Approval for Modification of Approved Budget
Article L Indirect Cost Rate
Article I - Summary Description of Award
The terms of the approved Investment Justification(s) and Budget Detail Worksheet(s) submitted by the recipient are
incorporated into the terms of this Federal award, subject to the additional description and limitations stated in this Agreement
Article and the limitations stated in subsequent reviews by FEMA of the award budget. Post-award documents uploaded into
ND Grants for this award are also incorporated into the terms and conditions of this award, subject to any limitations stated in
subsequent approvals by FEMA of changes to the award. Investments not listed in this Agreement Article are not approved for
funding under this award.
Investment 2: Strengthen Maritime Preparedness and Resiliency of Emergencies and Disaster is fully funded for $3,600.
Article II - PSGP Performance Goal
In addition to the Performance Progress Report (PPR) submission requirements outlined in the Preparedness Grants Manual,
recipients must demonstrate how the grant-funded project addressed the capability gaps identified in their vulnerability
assessments, relevant security plans (local or regional; FSP/AMSP/THIRA/etc.), or other relevant documentation or sustains
existing capabilities per the FEMA-approved Investment Justification. The capability gap reduction or capability sustainment
must be addressed in the PPR Performance Narrative.
Article III - DHS Standard Terms and Conditions Generally
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 DHS Standard Terms and Conditions apply to all new federal financial assistance awards funded
in FY 2023. These terms and conditions flow down to subrecipients unless an award term or condition specifically indicates
otherwise. The United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of these obligations.
All legislation and digital resources are referenced with no digital links. The FY 2023 DHS Standard Terms and Conditions will
be housed on dhs.gov at www.dhs.gov/publication/fy15-dhs- standard-terms-and-conditions.
Article IV - Assurances, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Representations and Certifications
I. DHS financial assistance recipients must complete either the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Standard Form
424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs, or OMB Standard Form 424D Assurances Construction Programs, as
applicable. Certain assurances in these documents may not be applicable to your program, and the DHS financial assistance
office (DHS FAO) may require applicants to certify additional assurances. Applicants are required to fill out the assurances as
instructed by the awarding agency.
II. DHS financial assistance recipients are required to follow the applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards located at Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations
(C.F.R.) Part 200 and adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002.
III. By accepting this agreement, recipients, and their executives, as defined in 2 C.F.R. section 170.315, certify that their
policies are in accordance with OMBs guidance located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, all applicable federal laws, and relevant
Executive guidance.
Article V - General Acknowledgements and Assurances
All recipients, subrecipients, successors, transferees, and assignees must acknowledge and agree to comply with applicable
provisions governing DHS access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and staff.
I. Recipients must cooperate with any DHS compliance reviews or compliance investigations conducted by DHS.
II. Recipients must give DHS access to examine and copy records, accounts, and other documents and sources of information
related to the federal financial assistance award and permit access to facilities or personnel.
III. Recipients must submit timely, complete, and accurate reports to the appropriate DHS officials and maintain appropriate
backup documentation to support the reports.
IV. Recipients must comply with all other special reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law,
or detailed in program guidance.
V. Recipients (as defined in 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and including recipients acting as pass-through entities) of federal financial
assistance from DHS or one of its awarding component agencies must complete the DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Award for the first award under which this term applies. Recipients of
multiple awards of DHS financial assistance should only submit one completed tool for their organization, not per award.
After the initial submission, recipients are required to complete the tool once every two (2) years if they have an active
award, not every time an award is made. Recipients should submit the completed tool, including supporting materials, to
CivilRightsEvaluation@hq.dhs.gov. This tool clarifies the civil rights obligations and related reporting requirements contained
in the DHS Standard Terms and Conditions. Subrecipients are not required to complete and submit this tool to DHS. The
evaluation tool can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-civil-rights-evaluation-tool. DHS Civil Rights Evaluation
Tool | Homeland Security
The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will consider, in its discretion, granting an extension if the recipient
identifies steps and a timeline for completing the tool. Recipients should request extensions by emailing the request to
CivilRightsEvaluation@hq.dhs.gov prior to expiration of the 30-day deadline.
Article VI - Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS
Recipients must acknowledge their use of federal funding when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposal, bid
invitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
Article VII - Activities Conducted Abroad
Recipients must ensure that project activities performed outside the United States are coordinated as necessary with
appropriate government authorities and that appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained.
Article VIII - Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Public Law 94-135 (1975) (codified as
amended at Title 42, U.S. Code, section 6101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in any program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Article IX - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pub. L. 101-336
(1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. sections 12101-12213), which prohibits recipients from discriminating on the basis
of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and
certain testing entities.
Article X - Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information
Recipients who collect personally identifiable information (PII) are required to have a publicly available privacy policy that
describes standards on the usage and maintenance of the PII they collect. DHS defines PII as any information that permits the
identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual.
Recipients may also find the DHS Privacy Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy Template as useful resources
respectively.
Article XI - Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VI
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C.
section 2000d et seq.), which provides that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin,
be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving federal financial assistance. DHS implementing regulations for the Act are found at 6 C.F.R. Part 21 and 44 C.F.R.
Part 7.
Article XII - Civil Rights Act of 1968
Recipients must comply with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Pub. L. 90-284, as amended through Pub. L. 113-4,
which prohibits recipients from discriminating in the sale, rental, financing, and advertising of dwellings, or in the provision of
services in connection therewith, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and sex (see
42 U.S.C. section 3601 et seq.), as implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R.
Part 100. The prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new multifamily housing with four or more
dwelling units-i.e., the public and common use areas and individual apartment units (all units in buildings with elevators and
ground-floor units in buildings without elevators)-be designed and constructed with certain accessible features. (See 24 C.F.R.
Part 100, Subpart D.)
Article XIII - Copyright
Recipients must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. sections 401 or 402 and an acknowledgement of U.S.
Government sponsorship (including the award number) to any work first produced under federal financial assistance awards.
Article XIV - Debarment and Suspension
Recipients are subject to the non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders (E.O.)
12549 and 12689, which are at 2 C.F.R. Part 180 as adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002. These regulations restrict
federal financial assistance awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise
excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs or activities.
Article XV - Drug-Free Workplace Regulations
Recipients must comply with drug-free workplace requirements in Subpart B (or Subpart C, if the recipient is an individual) of 2
C.F.R. Part 3001, which adopts the Government-wide implementation (2 C.F.R. Part 182) of Sec. 5152-5158 of the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. sections 8101-8106).
Article XVI - Duplication of Benefits
Any cost allocable to a particular federal financial assistance award provided for in 2
C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E may not be charged to other federal financial assistance awards to overcome fund deficiencies;
to avoid restrictions imposed by federal statutes, regulations, or federal financial assistance award terms and conditions; or
for other reasons. However, these prohibitions would not preclude recipients from shifting costs that are allowable under two
or more awards in accordance with existing federal statutes, regulations, or the federal financial assistance award terms and
conditions may not be charged to other federal financial assistance awards to overcome fund deficiencies; to avoid restrictions
imposed by federal statutes, regulations, or federal financial assistance award terms and conditions; or for other reasons.
Article XVII - Education Amendments of 1972 (Equal Opportunity in Education Act) - Title IX
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Pub. L. 92-318 (1972)
(codified as amended at 20 U.S.C. section 1681 et seq.), which provide that no person in the United States will, on the basis
of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational
program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. DHS implementing regulations are codified at 6 C.F.R. Part 17 and
44 C.F.R. Part 19.
Article XVIII - E.O. 14074 - Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance
Public Trust and Public Safety
Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies must comply with the requirements of section 12(c) of
E.O. 14074. Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies are also encouraged to adopt and enforce
policies consistent with E.O. 14074 to support safe and effective policing.
Article XIX - Energy Policy and Conservation Act
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Pub. L. 94- 163 (1975) (codified as
amended at 42 U.S.C. section 6201 et seq.), which contain policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state
energy conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act.
Article XX - False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. sections 3729- 3733, which prohibit the
submission of false or fraudulent claims for payment to the Federal Government. (See 31 U.S.C. sections 3801-3812, which
details the administrative remedies for false claims and statements made.)
Article XXI - Federal Debt Status
All recipients are required to be non-delinquent in their repayment of any federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include
delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowances, and benefit overpayments. (See OMB Circular A-129.)
Article XXII - Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving
Recipients are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving as described in E.O. 13513,
including conducting initiatives described in Section 3(a) of the Order when on official government business or when
performing any work for or on behalf of the Federal Government.
Article XXIII - Fly America Act of 1974
Recipients must comply with Preference for U.S. Flag Air Carriers (air carriers holding certificates under 49 U.S.C.) for
international air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with the
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974, 49 U.S.C. section 40118, and the interpretative
guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General
Decision B-138942.
Article XXIV - Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
Recipients must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space funded in whole or in part with federal
funds complies with the fire prevention and control guidelines of Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, 15
U.S.C. section 2225a.
Article XXV - John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019
Recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors and subcontractors are subject to the prohibitions described in section 889
of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Pub. L. No. 115-232 (2018) and 2 C.F.R.
sections 200.216, 200.327, 200.471, and Appendix II to 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Beginning August 13, 2020, the statute - as it
applies to DHS recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors and subcontractors - prohibits obligating or expending federal
award funds on certain telecommunications and video surveillance products and contracting with certain entities for national
security reasons.
Article XXVI - Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VI)
Recipients must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (42 U.S.C. section 2000d et seq.) prohibition against
discrimination on the basis of national origin, which requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take reasonable
steps to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) to their programs and services. For
additional assistance and information regarding language access obligations, please refer to the DHS Recipient Guidance:
https://www.dhs.gov/guidance-published-help-department-supported-organizations-provide-meaningful-access-people-limited
and additional resources on http://www.lep.gov.
Article XXVII - Lobbying Prohibitions
Recipients must comply with 31 U.S.C. section 1352, which provides that none of the funds provided under a federal financial
assistance award may be expended by the recipient to pay any person to influence, or attempt 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 any federal action related to a federal award or contract, including any extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification.
Article XXVIII - National Environmental Policy Act
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, (NEPA) Pub. L. 91-190
(1970) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. section 4321 et seq.) and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations
for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, which require recipients to use all practicable means within their
authority, and consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, to create and maintain conditions under which
people and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other needs of present and future
generations of Americans.
Article XXIX - Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations
It is DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations in social service programs administered or
supported by DHS or its component agencies, enabling those organizations to participate in providing important social
services to beneficiaries. Recipients must comply with the equal treatment policies and requirements contained in 6 C.F.R.
Part 19 and other applicable statues, regulations, and guidance governing the participations of faith-based organizations in
individual DHS programs.
Article XXX - Non-Supplanting Requirement
Recipients receiving federal financial assistance awards made under programs that prohibit supplanting by law must ensure
that federal funds do not replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non-federal
sources.
Article XXXI - Notice of Funding Opportunity Requirements
All the instructions, guidance, limitations, and other conditions set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this
program are incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions. All recipients must comply with any such
requirements set forth in the program NOFO.
Article XXXII - Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Recipients are subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, 35 U.S.C. section 200 et seq, unless otherwise provided by law. Recipients are
subject to the specific requirements governing the development, reporting, and disposition of rights to inventions and patents
resulting from federal financial assistance awards located at 37 C.F.R. Part 401 and the standard patent rights clause located
at 37 C.F.R. section 401.14.
Article XXXIII - Procurement of Recovered Materials
States, political subdivisions of states, and their contractors must comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act,
Pub. L. 89-272 (1965), (codified as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. section 6962.)
The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) at 40 C.F.R. Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with
maintaining a satisfactory level of competition.
Article XXXIV - Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93-112 (1973) (codified
as amended at 29 U.S.C. section 794), which provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individuals in the United
States will, solely by reason of the handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Article XXXV - Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance
General Reporting Requirements:
If the total value of any currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all federal awarding
agencies exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of this federal award, then the
recipients must comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient
Integrity and Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is incorporated here by
reference in the award terms and conditions.
Article XXXVI - Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation
Reporting of first tier subawards:
Recipients are required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide award term on Reporting Subawards
and Executive Compensation located at 2 C.F.R. Part 170, Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference
in the award terms and conditions.
Article XXXVII - Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials
Recipients must comply with the Build America, Buy America provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and
E.O. 14005. Recipients of an award of Federal financial assistance from a program for infrastructure are hereby notified that
none of the funds provided under this award may be used for a project for infrastructure unless:
(1) all iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States-this means all manufacturing processes, from the
initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States;
(2) all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States-this means the manufactured product was
manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or
manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product,
unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been
established under applicable law or regulation; and
(3) all construction materials are manufactured in the United States-this means that all manufacturing processes for the
construction material occurred in the United States.
The Buy America preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or
affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding,
brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America
preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are
used at or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the
infrastructure project.
Waivers
When necessary, recipients may apply for, and the agency may grant, a waiver from these requirements. Information on the
process for requesting a waiver from these requirements is on the website below.
(a) When the Federal agency has made a determination that one of the following exceptions applies, the awarding official may
waive the application of the domestic content procurement preference in any case in which the agency determines that:
(1) applying the domestic content procurement preference would be inconsistent with the public interest;
(2) the types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient
and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or
(3) the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the
cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.
A request to waive the application of the domestic content procurement preference must be in writing. The agency will provide
instructions on the format, contents, and supporting materials required for any waiver request. Waiver requests are subject to
public comment periods of no less than 15 days and must be reviewed by the Made in America Office.
There may be instances where an award qualifies, in whole or in part, for an existing waiver described at "Buy America"
Preference in FEMA Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure | FEMA.gov.
The awarding Component may provide specific instructions to Recipients of awards from infrastructure programs that are
subject to the Build America, Buy America provisions. Recipients should refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for further
information on the Buy America preference and waiver process.
Article XXXVIII - SAFECOM
Recipients receiving federal financial assistance awards made under programs that provide emergency communication
equipment and its related activities must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants,
including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications.
Article XXXIX - Terrorist Financing
Recipients must comply with E.O. 13224 and U.S. laws that prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and
support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. Recipients are legally responsible to ensure compliance
with the Order and laws.
Article XL - Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA)
Trafficking in Persons:
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the government-wide financial assistance award term which implements
Section 106 (g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), codified as amended at 22 U.S.C. section 7104. The
award term is located at 2 C.F.R. section 175.15, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference.
Article XLI - Universal Identifier and System of Award Management
Requirements for System for Award Management and Unique Entity Identifier Recipients are required to comply with the
requirements set forth in the government-wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award Management
and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R. Part 25, Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by
reference.
Article XLII - USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
Recipients must comply with requirements of Section 817 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate
Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), which amends 18 U.S.C. sections
175-175c.
Article XLIII - Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags
Recipients must obtain permission from their DHS FAO prior to using the DHS seal(s), logos, crests or reproductions of flags
or likenesses of DHS agency officials, including use of the United States Coast Guard seal, logo, crests or reproductions of
flags or likenesses of Coast Guard officials.
Article XLIV - Whistleblower Protection Act
Recipients must comply with the statutory requirements for whistleblower protections (if applicable) at 10 U.S.C section 2409,
41 U.S.C. section 4712, and 10 U.S.C. section 2324, 41 U.S.C. sections 4304 and 4310.
Article XLV - Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review
DHS/FEMA funded activities that may require an Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) review are subject
to the FEMA EHP review process. This review does not address all federal, state, and local requirements. Acceptance of
federal funding requires the recipient to comply with all federal, state and local laws.
DHS/FEMA is required to consider the potential impacts to natural and cultural resources of all projects funded by DHS/
FEMA grant funds, through its EHP review process, as mandated by: the National Environmental Policy Act; National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; National Flood Insurance Program regulations; and any other applicable laws and
executive orders. General guidance for FEMA's EHP process is available on the DHS/FEMA Website. Specific applicant
guidance on how to submit information for EHP review depends on the individual grant program and applicants should contact
their grant Program Officer to be put into contact with EHP staff responsible for assisting their specific grant program. The
EHP review process must be completed before funds are released to carry out the proposed project; otherwise, DHS/FEMA
may not be able to fund the project due to noncompliance with EHP laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies.
If ground disturbing activities occur during construction, applicant will monitor ground disturbance, and if any potential
archaeological resources are discovered the applicant will immediately cease work in that area and notify the pass-through
entity, if applicable, and DHS/FEMA.
Article XLVI - Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes
The DHS Standard Terms and Conditions are a restatement of general requirements imposed upon recipients and flow down
to sub-recipients as a matter of law, regulation, or executive order. If the requirement does not apply to Indian tribes or there
is a federal law or regulation exempting its application to Indian tribes, then the acceptance by Tribes of, or acquiescence
to, DHS Standard Terms and Conditions does not change or alter its inapplicability to an Indian tribe. The execution of grant
documents is not intended to change, alter, amend, or impose additional liability or responsibility upon the Tribe where it does
not already exist.
Article XLVII - Acceptance of Post Award Changes
In the event FEMA determines that changes are necessary to the award document after an award has been made, including
changes to period of performance or terms and conditions, recipients will be notified of the changes in writing. Once
notification has been made, any subsequent request for funds will indicate recipient acceptance of the changes to the
award. Please call the FEMA/GMD Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to: ASK-GMD@fema.dhs.gov if you have any
questions.
Article XLVIII - Disposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award
For purposes of original or replacement equipment acquired under this award by a non-state recipient or non-state sub-
recipients, when that equipment is no longer needed for the original project or program or for other activities currently or
previously supported by a federal awarding agency, you must request instructions from FEMA to make proper disposition
of the equipment pursuant to 2 C.F.R. section 200.313. State recipients and state sub-recipients must follow the disposition
requirements in accordance with state laws and procedures.
Article XLIX - Prior Approval for Modification of Approved Budget
Before making any change to the FEMA approved budget for this award, you must request prior written approval from FEMA
where required by 2 C.F.R. section 200.308.
For purposes of non-construction projects, FEMA is utilizing its discretion to impose an additional restriction under 2 C.F.R.
section 200.308(f) regarding the transfer of funds among direct cost categories, programs, functions, or activities. Therefore,
for awards with an approved budget where the federal share is greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently
$250,000), you may not transfer funds among direct cost categories, programs, functions, or activities without prior written
approval from FEMA where the cumulative amount of such transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed ten percent (10%) of
the total budget FEMA last approved.
For purposes of awards that support both construction and non-construction work, FEMA is utilizing its discretion under 2
C.F.R. section 200.308(h)(5) to require the recipient to obtain prior written approval from FEMA before making any fund or
budget transfers between the two types of work.
You must report any deviations from your FEMA approved budget in the first Federal Financial Report (SF-425) you submit
following any budget deviation, regardless of whether the budget deviation requires prior written approval.
Article L - Indirect Cost Rate
2 C.F.R. section 200.211(b)(15) requires the terms of the award to include the indirect cost rate for the federal award. If
applicable, the indirect cost rate for this award is stated in the budget documents or other materials approved by FEMA and
included in the award file.
BUDGET COST CATEGORIES
Personnel $0.00
Fringe Benefits $0.00
Travel $0.00
Equipment $0.00
Supplies $4,800.00
Contractual $0.00
Construction $0.00
Indirect Charges $0.00
Other $0.00
Obligating Document for Award/Amendment
1a. AGREEMENT NO.
EMW-2023-PU-00276-S01
2. AMENDMENT NO.
***
3.
RECIPIENT
NO.
566000324
4. TYPE OF ACTION
AWARD
5. CONTROL NO.
WX05654N2023T
6. RECIPIENT NAME AND
ADDRESS
New Hanover County Sheriff
\\\\\\\'s Office
3950 Juvenile Center Road
Castle Hayne, NC, 28429 -
6109
7. ISSUING FEMA OFFICE AND
ADDRESS
FEMA-GPD
400 C Street, SW, 3rd floor
Washington, DC 20472-3645
POC: 866-927-5646
8. PAYMENT OFFICE AND ADDRESS
FEMA Finance Center
430 Market Street
Winchester, VA 22603
9. NAME OF RECIPIENT
PROJECT OFFICER
APRIL COLLINS
PHONE NO.
9107984507
10. NAME OF FEMA PROJECT COORDINATOR
Central Scheduling and Information Desk
Phone: 800-368-6498
Email: Askcsid@dhs.gov
11. EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ACTION
08/25/2023
12.
METHOD
OF
PAYMENT
PARS
13. ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENT
Cost Reimbursement
14. PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From:To:
09/01/2023 08/31/2026
Budget Period
09/01/2023 08/31/2026
1 5. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
a. (Indicate funding data for awards or financial changes)
PROGRAM
NAME
ACRONYM
CFDA NO.ACCOUNTING DATA
(ACCS CODE)
XXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-
XXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-X
PRIOR
TOTAL
AWARD
AMOUNT
AWARDED
THIS
ACTION
+ OR (-)
CURRENT
TOTAL
AWARD
CUMULATIVE NON-
FEDERAL COMMITMENT
Port Security
Grant Program
97.056 2023-FA-GC01-P410- -4101-D $0.00 $3,600.00 $3,600.00 See Totals
$0.00 $3,600.00 $3,600.00 $1,200.00
b. To describe changes other than funding data or financial changes, attach schedule and check here.
N/A
16 a. FOR NON-DISASTER PROGRAMS: RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS
DOCUMENT TO FEMA (See Block 7 for address)
Port Security Grant Program recipients are not required to sign and return copies of this document. However, recipients should print and
keep a copy of this document for their records.
16b. FOR DISASTER PROGRAMS: RECIPIENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO SIGN
This assistance is subject to terms and conditions attached to this award notice or by incorporated reference in program legislation cited
above.
17. RECIPIENT SIGNATORY OFFICIAL (Name and Title)
Lisa Wurtzbacher,
DATE
Mon Oct 23 15:18:57 UTC
2023
18. FEMA SIGNATORY OFFICIAL (Name and Title)
PAMELA SUSAN WILLIAMS,
DATE
Fri Aug 25 02:16:21 UTC
2023