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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 Safe Streets Grant 693JJ32540050 City of Rexburg ID_FE 1 of 15 1. Federal Award No. 693JJ32540050 2. Effective Date See No. 16 Below 3. Assistance Listings No. 20.939 4. Award To City of Rexburg P.O. Box 280, 35 N 1st E Rexburg, ID 83440 Unique Entity Id.: M261JCQYPML7 TIN No.: 82-6000250 5. Sponsoring Office U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE HSSA-1, Mail Drop E71-117 Washington, DC 20590 6. Period of Performance Effective Date of Award – 3/31/2027 7. Total Amount Federal Share: Recipient Share: Other Federal Funds: Other Funds: Total: $240,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $300,000 8. Type of Agreement Grant 9. Authority Section 24112 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117–58, November 15, 2021; also referred to as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or “BIL”) 10. Procurement Request No. HSA240699PR 11. Federal Funds Obligated $240,000 12. Submit Payment Requests To See Article 5. 14. Description of the Project Develop a new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. 13. Accounting and Appropriations Data 15X0174E50.0000.055SR30500.5592000000.41010.61006600.0000000000.0000000000.0000000000.0000000000 RECIPIENT 15. Signature of Person Authorized to Sign ___________________________________ Signature Date Name: Jerry Merrill Title: Mayor FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION 16. Signature of Agreement Officer ______________________________________ Signature Date Name: Hector Santamaria Title: Agreement Officer 9/24/2024 2 of 15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAM This agreement is between the United States Department of Transportation’s (the “USDOT”) Federal Highway Administration (the “FHWA”) and the City of Rexburg (the “Recipient”). This agreement reflects the selection of the Recipient to receive a Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Grant for the SS4A Planning Grant to develop a comprehensive safety action plan for Rexburg, Idaho. The parties therefore agree to the following: ARTICLE 1 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1.1 General Terms and Conditions. (a) In this agreement, “General Terms and Conditions” means the content of the document titled “General Terms and Conditions Under the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Grant Program,”, which is available at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/grant-agreements under “Fiscal Year 2024.” Articles 7–30 are in the General Terms and Conditions. The General Terms and Conditions are part of this agreement. (b) The Recipient acknowledges that it has knowledge of the General Terms and Conditions. Recipient also states that it is required to comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR part 200); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.); and Build America, Buy America Act (BIL, div. G §§ 70901-27). (c) The Recipient acknowledges that the General Terms and Conditions impose obligations on the Recipient and that the Recipient’s non-compliance with the General Terms and Conditions may result in remedial action, termination of the SS4A Grant, disallowing costs incurred for the Project, requiring the Recipient to refund to the FHWA the SS4A Grant, and reporting the non-compliance in the Federal-government- wide integrity and performance system. 3 of 15 ARTICLE 2 APPLICATION, PROJECT, AND AWARD 2.1 Application. Application Title: SS4A Planning Grant to develop a comprehensive safety action plan for Rexburg, Idaho. Application Date: 04/02/24 2.2 Award Amount. SS4A Grant Amount: $240,000 2.3 Federal Obligation Information. Federal Obligation Type: Single 2.4 Budget Period. Budget Period: See Block 6 of Page 1 2.5 Grant Designation. Designation: Planning ARTICLE 3 SUMMARY PROJECT INFORMATION 3.1 Summary of Project’s Statement of Work. Planning and Demonstration Narrative: The project will be completed in one phase. Rexburg, Idaho, is a growing community known for its safety and strong family values. With a population of 39,423 and home to Brigham Young University-Idaho, the city has expanded rapidly, nearly doubling in size since 2000. This growth, while bringing prosperity, has also introduced challenges, particularly in ensuring road safety amid increased traffic congestion. Rexburg has identified significant safety concerns, especially along key roads like U.S. Highway 20 and 2nd East, which have seen serious injuries and fatalities. The city has been proactive in seeking state and federal grants to address these issues, though securing the necessary infrastructure improvements has been challenging. To enhance safety, Rexburg is developing a comprehensive safety action plan. This plan will focus on reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries by employing low-cost, high-impact strategies across the city. The plan will be data-driven, involving collaboration with various public and private stakeholders, and will incorporate innovative technologies to improve safety and equity. 4 of 15 A significant aspect of the plan is addressing the needs of underserved communities, particularly those affected by poverty. By focusing on equitable solutions, Rexburg aims to ensure that all residents, including the 22% living in disadvantaged circumstances, benefit from improved safety measures. The plan will guide future development and strengthen the city’s ability to secure funding for critical safety enhancements. 3.2 Project’s Estimated Schedule. Action Plan Schedule Milestone Schedule Date Planned Final Plan Publicly Available Date: 3/31/2027 Planned SS4A Final Report Date: 9/30/2027 3.3 Project’s Estimated Costs. (a) Eligible Project Costs Eligible Project Costs SS4A Grant Amount: $240,000 Other Federal Funds: 0 State Funds: 0 Local Funds: 0 In-Kind Match: $60,000 Other Funds: City of Rexburg 0 Total Eligible Project Cost: $300,000 (b) Cost Classification Table – For Planning and Demonstration Grants with demonstration activities and Implementation Grants Only N/A (c) Indirect Costs Indirect costs are allowable under this Agreement in accordance with 2 CFR part 200 and the Recipient’s approved Budget Application. In the event the Recipient’s indirect cost rate changes, the Recipient will notify FHWA of the planned adjustment and provide supporting documentation for such adjustment. This Indirect Cost provision does not operate to waive the limitations on Federal funding provided in this document. The Recipient’s indirect costs are allowable only insofar as they do not cause the Recipient to exceed the total obligated funding. 5 of 15 ARTICLE 4 CONTACT INFORMATION 4.1 Recipient Contact(s). Keith Davidson Public Works Director City of Rexburg 35 N 1st E, Rexburg, ID 83440 208-372-2320 keith.davidson@rexburg.org 4.2 Recipient Key Personnel. Name Title or Position Justin Beard Assistant Public Works Director 4.3 USDOT Project Contact(s). Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Manager Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety HSSA-1, Mail Stop: E71-117 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 202-366-2822 SS4A.FHWA@dot.gov and Agreement Officer (AO) Federal Highway Administration Office of Acquisition and Grants Management HCFA-42, Mail Stop E62-310 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 202-493-2402 HCFASS4A@dot.gov and Division Administrator – Idaho Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) 3050 Lakeharbor Lane, 126 Boise, Idaho 83703 Idaho.FHWA@dot.gov and 6 of 15 Lance Johnson Idaho Division Office Lead Point of Contact Safety, Traffic and Emergency Coordinator 3050 Lakeharbor Lane #126, Boise, Idaho 83703 208-334-9849 lance.johnson@dot.gov ARTICLE 5 USDOT ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 5.1 Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization. USDOT Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization: FHWA Office of Acquisition and Grants Management SUBAWARDS AND CONTRACTS APPROVAL Note: See 2 CFR § 200.331, Subrecipient and contractor determinations, for definitions of subrecipient (who is awarded a subaward) versus contractor (who is awarded a contract). Note: Recipients with a procurement system deemed approved and accepted by the Government or by the Agreement Officer (the “AO”) are exempt from the requirements of this clause. See 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327. Note: This clause is only applicable to grants that do not include construction. In accordance with 2 CFR 200.308(c)(6), unless described in the application and funded in the approved award, the Recipient must obtain prior written approval from the AO for the subaward, transfer, or contracting out of any work under this award above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This provision does not apply to the acquisition of supplies, material, equipment, or general support services. Approval will be issued through written notification from the AO or a formal amendment to the Agreement. The following subawards and contracts are currently approved under the Agreement by the AO. This list does not include supplies, material, equipment, or general support services which are exempt from the pre-approval requirements of this clause. 5.2 Reimbursement Requests (a) The Recipient may request reimbursement of costs incurred within the budget period of this agreement if those costs do not exceed the amount of funds obligated and are allowable under the applicable cost provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E. The Recipient shall not request reimbursement more frequently than monthly. (b) The Recipient shall use the DELPHI iSupplier System to submit requests for reimbursement to the payment office. When requesting reimbursement of costs incurred or credit for cost share incurred, the Recipient shall electronically submit supporting cost detail with the SF-270 (Request for Advance or Reimbursement) or SF-271 (Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs) to clearly document all costs incurred. (c) The Recipient’s supporting cost detail shall include a detailed breakout of all costs incurred, including direct labor, indirect costs, other direct costs, travel, etc., and the Recipient shall identify the Federal share and the Recipient’s share of costs. If the Recipient does not provide sufficient detail in a request 7 of 15 for reimbursement, the Agreement Officer’s Representative (the “AOR”) may withhold processing that request until the Recipient provides sufficient detail. (d) The USDOT shall not reimburse costs unless the AOR reviews and approves the costs to ensure that progress on this agreement is sufficient to substantiate payment. (e) In the rare instance the Recipient is unable to receive electronic funds transfers (EFT), payment by EFT would impose a hardship on the Recipient because of their inability to manage an account at a financial institution, and/or the Recipient is unable to use the DELPHI iSupplier System to submit their requests for disbursement, the FHWA may waive the requirement that the Recipient use the DELPHI iSupplier System. The Recipient shall contact the Division Office Lead Point of Contact for instructions on and requirements related to pursuing a waiver. (f) The requirements set forth in these terms and conditions supersede previous financial invoicing requirements for Recipients. ARTICLE 6 SPECIAL GRANT TERMS 6.1 SS4A funds must be expended within five years after the grant agreement is executed and DOT obligates the funds, which is the budget period end date in section 10.3 of the Terms and Conditions and section 2.4 in this agreement. 6.2 The Recipient demonstrates compliance with civil rights obligations and nondiscrimination laws, including Titles VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and accompanying regulations. Recipients of Federal transportation funding will also be required to comply fully with regulations and guidance for the ADA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other civil rights requirements. 6.3 SS4A Funds will be allocated to the Recipient and made available to the Recipient in accordance with FHWA procedures. 6.4 The Recipient of a Planning and Demonstration Grant acknowledges that the Action Plan will be made publicly available and agrees that it will publish the final Action Plan on a publicly available website. 6.5 There are no other special grant requirements. 8 of 15 ATTACHMENT A PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INFORMATION Study Area: The City of Rexburg City Limits and Impact Area. Table 1: Performance Measure Table Measure Category and Description Measurement Frequency and Reporting Deadline Equity Percent of Funds to Underserved Communities: Funding amount (of total project amount) benefitting underserved communities, as defined by USDOT Within 120 days after the end of the period of performance Costs Project Costs: Quantification of the cost of each eligible project carried out using the grant Within 120 days after the end of the period of performance Lessons Learned and Recommendations Lessons Learned and Recommendations: Description of lessons learned and any recommendations relating to future projects or strategies to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets. Within 120 days after the end of the period of performance 9 of 15 ATTACHMENT B CHANGES FROM APPLICATION Describe all material differences between the scope, schedule, and budget described in the application and the scope, schedule, and budget described in Article 3. The purpose of Attachment B is to clearly and accurately document any differences in scope, schedule, and budget to establish the parties’ knowledge and acceptance of those differences. See Article 11 for the Statement of Work, Schedule, and Budget Changes. If there are no changes, please insert “N/A” after “Scope,” “Schedule,” or “Budget.” If there are changes to the budget, please complete the table below. Otherwise, leave the table below blank. Scope: No change. Schedule: The schedule has been lengthened with an end of period of performance date of 3/31/2027. Budget: No changes are proposed to the overall budget. However, the City’s contribution to the project will be in-kind match of $60,000. This in-kind match will include City staff performing the following tasks: traffic and pedestrian counts, speed studies with City-owned equipment, GIS mapping, engineering review, and similar tasks. The table below provides a summary comparison of the project budget. Fund Source Application Section 3.3 $ % $ % Previously Incurred Costs (Non-Eligible Project Costs) Federal Funds Non-Federal Funds Total Previously Incurred Costs Future Eligible Project Costs SS4AFunds Other Federal Funds Non-Federal Funds Total Future Eligible Project Costs Total Project Costs 10 of 15 ATTACHMENT C RACIAL EQUITY AND BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY 1. Efforts to Improve Racial Equity and Reduce Barriers to Opportunity. The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table align with the application: A racial equity impact analysis has been completed for the Project. (Identify a report on that analysis or, if no report was produced, describe the analysis and its results in the supporting narrative below.) X The Recipient or a project partner has adopted an equity and inclusion program/plan or has otherwise instituted equity-focused policies related to project procurement, material sourcing, construction, inspection, hiring, or other activities designed to ensure racial equity in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Identify the relevant programs, plans, or policies in the supporting narrative below.) The Project includes physical-barrier-mitigating land bridges, caps, lids, linear parks, and multimodal mobility investments that either redress past barriers to opportunity or that proactively create new connections and opportunities for underserved communities that are underserved by transportation. (Identify the relevant investments in the supporting narrative below.) The Project includes new or improved walking, biking, and rolling access for individuals with disabilities, especially access that reverses the disproportional impacts of crashes on people of color and mitigates neighborhood bifurcation. (Identify the new or improved access in the supporting narrative below.) The Project includes new or improved freight access to underserved communities to increase access to goods and job opportunities for those underserved communities. (Identify the new or improved access in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient has taken other actions related to the Project to improve racial equity and reduce barriers to opportunity, as described in the supporting narrative below. The Recipient has not yet taken actions related to the Project to improve racial equity and reduce barriers to opportunity but intends to take relevant actions described in the supporting narrative below. The Recipient has not taken actions related to the Project to improve racial equity and reduce barriers to opportunity and will not take those actions under this award. 2. Supporting Narrative. The City of Rexburg’s Title VI Plan ensures that the City complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plan prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The City’s Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Complaint Procedures were updated and approved by the City Council on August 7, 2024. 11 of 15 ATTACHMENT D CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACTS 1. Consideration of Climate Change and Environmental Justice Impacts. The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table align with the application: The Project directly supports a Local/Regional/State Climate Action Plan that results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Identify the plan in the supporting narrative below.) The Project directly supports a Local/Regional/State Equitable Development Plan that results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Identify the plan in the supporting narrative below.) The Project directly supports a Local/Regional/State Energy Baseline Study that results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Identify the plan in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner used environmental justice tools, such as the EJScreen, to minimize adverse impacts of the Project on environmental justice communities. (Identify the tool(s) in the supporting narrative below.) The Project supports a modal shift in freight or passenger movement to reduce emissions or reduce induced travel demand. (Describe that shift in the supporting narrative below.) The Project utilizes demand management strategies to reduce congestion, induced travel demand, and greenhouse gas emissions. (Describe those strategies in the supporting narrative below.) The Project incorporates electrification infrastructure, zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, or both. (Describe the incorporated infrastructure in the supporting narrative below.) The Project supports the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. (Describe that support in the supporting narrative below.) The Project promotes energy efficiency. (Describe how in the supporting narrative below.) The Project serves the renewable energy supply chain. (Describe how in the supporting narrative below.) The Project improves disaster preparedness and resiliency (Describe how in the supporting narrative below.) The Project avoids adverse environmental impacts to air or water quality, wetlands, and endangered species, such as through reduction in Clean Air Act criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases, improved stormwater management, or improved habitat connectivity. (Describe how in the supporting narrative below.) The Project repairs existing dilapidated or idle infrastructure that is currently causing environmental harm. (Describe that infrastructure in the supporting narrative below.) The Project supports or incorporates the construction of energy- and location- efficient buildings. (Describe how in the supporting narrative below.) The Project includes recycling of materials, use of materials known to reduce or reverse carbon emissions, or both. (Describe the materials in the supporting narrative below.) 12 of 15 The Recipient has taken other actions to consider climate change and environmental justice impacts of the Project, as described in the supporting narrative below. X The Recipient has not yet taken actions to consider climate change and environmental justice impacts of the Project but will take relevant actions described in the supporting narrative below. The Recipient has not taken actions to consider climate change and environmental justice impacts of the Project and will not take those actions under this award. 2. Supporting Narrative. This is a planning grant and so no projects have yet been identified. However, the planning will consider the impact of each proposed project on climate change and environmental justice. 13 of 15 ATTACHMENT E LABOR AND WORKFORCE 1. Efforts to Support Good-Paying Jobs and Strong Labor Standards The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table align with the application: The Recipient demonstrate, to the full extent possible consistent with the law, an effort to create good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporation of high labor standards. (Identify the relevant agreements and describe the scope of activities they cover in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner has adopted the use of local and economic hiring preferences in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Describe the relevant provisions in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner has adopted the use of registered apprenticeships in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Describe the use of registered apprenticeship in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner will provide training and placement programs for underrepresented workers in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project. (Describe the training programs in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner will support free and fair choice to join a union in the overall delivery and implementation of the Project by investing in workforce development services offered by labor-management training partnerships or setting expectations for contractors to develop labor-management training programs. (Describe the workforce development services offered by labor-management training partnerships in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner will provide supportive services and cash assistance to address systemic barriers to employment to be able to participate and thrive in training and employment, including childcare, emergency cash assistance for items such as tools, work clothing, application fees and other costs of apprenticeship or required pre-employment training, transportation and travel to training and work sites, and services aimed at helping to retain underrepresented groups like mentoring, support groups, and peer networking. (Describe the supportive services and/or cash assistance provided to trainees and employees in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner has documented agreements or ordinances in place to hire from certain workforce programs that serve underrepresented groups. (Identify the relevant agreements and describe the scope of activities they cover in the supporting narrative below.) 14 of 15 The Recipient or a project partner participates in a State/Regional/Local comprehensive plan to promote equal opportunity, including removing barriers to hire and preventing harassment on work sites, and that plan demonstrates action to create an inclusive environment with a commitment to equal opportunity, including: a. affirmative efforts to remove barriers to equal employment opportunity above and beyond complying with Federal law; b. proactive partnerships with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to promote compliance with EO 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and meet the requirements as outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity to make good faith efforts to meet the goals of 6.9 percent of construction project hours being performed by women and goals that vary based on geography for construction work hours and for work being performed by people of color; c. no discriminatory use of criminal background screens and affirmative steps to recruit and include those with former justice involvement, in accordance with the Fair Chance Act and equal opportunity requirements; d. efforts to prevent harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin; e. training on anti-harassment and third-party reporting procedures covering employees and contractors; and f. maintaining robust anti-retaliation measures covering employees and contractors. (Describe the equal opportunity plan in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient has taken other actions related to the Project to create good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporate strong labor standards. (Describe those actions in the supporting narrative below.) X The Recipient has not yet taken actions related to the Project to create good- paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporate strong labor standards but, before beginning construction of the project, will take relevant actions described in the supporting narrative below. The Recipient has not taken actions related to the Project to improving good- paying jobs and strong labor standards and will not take those actions under this award. 2. Supporting Narrative. This is a planning grant and so no projects have yet been identified. However, during implementation of any projects recommended by the plan that are paid for with federal funds, the City will require that all contractors agree to follow federal DBE requirements and Wages and Fair Labor Standards. The City of Rexburg’s Title VI Plan ensures that the City complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plan prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The City’s Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Complaint Procedures were updated and approved by the City Council on August 7, 2024. In addition, Section 712 of the City’s Employee Handbook has detailed policies that prohibit workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation against legally protected classes; procedures for reporting and investigating prohibited activities; and disciplinary procedures for those that commit such conduct. 15 of 15 ATTACHMENT G CIVIL RIGHTS AND TITLE VI 1. Recipient Type Designation. Recipient Type Designation: New 2. Title VI Assessment Information. Title VI Assessment Completion Date: See date of execution of this agreement and Exhibit B, Term B. 1. The City’s Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Complaint Procedures were updated and approved by the City Council on August 7, 2024.