TR-2011-27 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FOR AFD TR-2011-27
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO BE UTILIZED BY THE AGAWAM FIRE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY RESCUE EQUIPMENT
(Sponsored by Mayor Richard Cohen)
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States
Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Town of Agawam Fire Department a
grant in the amount of$89,280.00; and
V,rHEREAS, said grant will be utilized to purchase cardiac monitors, defibrillatofs—and
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vehicle extraction equipment among other items; and
WHEREAS, said equipment will directly benefit the residents of the Town of Ag am?CT"
by providing up to date equipment at minimal cost to the residents; and )> :&;K
WHEREAS, the Agawam Fire Department recommends that these funds be accepteduffid c-
spent pursuant to the terms of the grant; and co
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to accept this grant of funds
from the United States Department of Homeland Security; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant to M.G.L. c.
44, §53A to accept the grant in the amount of$89,280.00 from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency the United States Department of Homeland Security.
DATED THIS DAY OF 2011.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Donald Rheault, President
A7PLROUVED A14"TO FORM AND LEGALITY f cz
Vincen�KNscia, Solicitor
MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of 2011 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this day of 2011.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agaw Charter, as
ed I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
' 2011.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2011 for the following rcason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this IA—dayof. 2011,
Vincent Gioscia
From: Alan Sirois [ASirois@agawam.ma.us]
Sent: Friday, Apiril 01, 2011 11:14 AM
To: Mayor Richard Cohen; Cheryl StJohn; Laurel Placzek; Steven Martin; Vincent Gioscia; Vince
Gioscia; Nadine Porfilio; Rebecca Budreau; Pauline Berthiaume
Subject: Fire Department Grant Award Letter
Attachments: fire grant award letterAFG 2010.pdf
AJI:
Attached is the most recent fire department grant award letter from FEMA. The total award is$89,280.00. The Federal
share is 90 percent or$80,352.00 of the approved amount and the city share of the costs is 10 percent or$8,928.00. The
award is to aid in the purchase of cardiac monitors i defibrillators for the ambulance and vehicle extrication equipment
(Jaws of Life and additional equipment).
I believe(as has been the procedure in the past)that the council must approve acceptance of these funds before they
may be spent. Once that is complete, accounts must be created.
The department is excited to again receive a federal grant for much needed equipment. The grant award is certainly
attributed to hard work and research of the department personnel who aided in authoring the grant and completing the
lengthy application procedure. I know that with all of your assistance we can again successfully manage this grant and
improve the safety of the city, its firefighters, citizens and guests.
As a note, with your help, the Fire Department has received and managed over$350,000 in grant awards since I started
working as Deputy in September 2008. It's certainly been a lot of work, but it has literally paid off.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this latest award.
Thanks again for your assistance and hard work!
Alan Sirois,Deputy Fire Chief
Agawam Fire Department
800 Main Street,
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Office: 413-786-0657
Cell: 413-531-9011
Pager: 413-286-7532
Fax: 413-786-1241
Email: asirois(@,agawam.ma.us
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U.S. Department of Homeland Secufify
Washington,D.C.20472
Z
, M' FEMA
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Mr. Stephen Martin
Agawam Fire Department
800 Main Street
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-2576
Re: Grant No.EMW-2010-FO-04756
Dear Mr. Martin:
On behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), I am pleased to inform you that your grant application submitted underthe FY 2010 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant has been approved. FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate (GPO), in consultation with the U.S.
Fire Administration (USFA), carries out the Federal responsibilities of administering your grant. The approved
project costs total to$89,280.00, The Federal share is 90 percent or$80,352.00 of the approved amount and
your share of the costs is 10 percent or$8,928.00.
As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles. Please make sure you read and
understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your grant award. Maintain a copy of these
documents for your official file.You establish acceptance of the grant and Grant Agreement Articles when
you request and receive any of the Federal grant funds awarded to you. By accepting the grant, you agree
not to deviate from the approved scope of work without prior written approval from FEMA.
If your SF 11 99A has been reviewed and approved, you will be able to request payments online. Remember,
you should request funds when you have an immediate cash need.
If you have any quesbons or concerns regarding the awards process or how to request your grant funds, please
call the helpdesk at 1-866-274-0960.
Elizabeth M. Harman
Assistant Administrator
Grant Programs Directorate
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Agreement Articles
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
.;7 FEMA Washington, D.C. 20472
AGREEMENT ARTICLES
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM-Operations and Safety program
GRANTEE:Agawam Fire Department
PROGRAM: Operations and Safety
AGREEMENT NUMBER: EMW-2010-FO-04756
AMENDMENT NUMBER:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article I Project Description
Article 11 Grantee Concurrence
Article III Period of Performance
Article IV Amount Awarded
Article V Financial Guidelines
Article VI Prohibition on Using Federal Funds
Article Vil GPD Allocations
Article Vill Financial Reporting
Article IX FEMA Officials
Article I -Project Description
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to protect the health and safety of the public and
firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards.After careful consideration, FEMA has determined
that the grantee's project submitted as part of the grantee's application, and detailed in the project narrative as
well as the request details section of the application-including budget information-is consistent with the
program's purpose and worthy of award.Therefore,the grantee shall perform the work described in the
approved grant application as itemized in the request details section of the application and further described in
the grant application's narrative.These sections of the application are made a part of these grant agreement
articles by reference. The grantee may not change or make any material deviations from the approved scope of
work outlined in the above referenced sections of the application without prior written approval from FEMA.
Article 11-Grantee Concurrence
By requesting and receiving Federal grant funds provided by this grant program, the grantee accepts and agrees
to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant as set forth in this document and the documents identified
below. By receiving funds under this grant, grantees agree that they will use the funds provided through the
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in accordance with these Articles of Agreement and
the program guidelines provided in the Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program guidance. All
documents submitted as part of the application are made a part of this agreement by reference.
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Article III -Period of Performance
The period of performance shall be from 26-MAR-11 to 25-MAR-12.
Article IV-Amount Awarded
The amount of the award is detailed on the Obligating Document for the Award attached to these articles.
Following are the budgeted estimates for each object class of this grant(including Federal share plus grantee
match):
Personnel $0.00
Fringe Benefits $0.00
Travel $0.00
Equipment $89,280-00
Supplies $0.00
Contractual $0.00
Construction $0.00
Other $0.00
Indirect Charges $0.00
Total $89,280.00
NEGOTIATION COMMENTS IF APPLICABLE(max 4000 characters)
The Program Office has made the follovAng reductions to your grant:
The approved cost for the cutters is 1 at$5,000 not 3 at$5,650,
The approved cost for the power units is 1 at$6,500 not 3 at$7,850.
The approved cost for the spreaders is 1 at$7,000 not 3 at$7,850.
The approved cost for the hydraulic hoses is 3 at$550 not 9 at$720.
The approved cost for defibrillators is 2 at$32,000 not 3 at$33,700.
The approved quantity for the Vehicle stabilizationlair bags, RAMS is 1 at$5,130 not the 3 at$5,130 indicated in
the initial application.
Therefore,they have recommended the award at this level:
Total budget$89,280
Federal share$80,352
Applicant share$8,928
Article V-Financial Guidelines
The grantee and any subgrantee shall comply with the most recent version of the Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements. A non-exclusive list of regulations commonly applicable to FEMA
grants are listed below.
A. Administrative Requirements
1. 44 CFR Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State and Local Governments
2. 2 CFR Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of
Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizabons(OMB Circular A-1 10)
B. Cost Principles
1. 2 CFR Part 225, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments(OMB Circular A-87)
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2. 2 CFR Part 220, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-2 1)
3. 2 CFR Part 230, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (OMB Circular A-122)
4. Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR), Part 31.2 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, Contracts
with Commercial Organizations
C. Audit Requirements
1. OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations
Article Vi-Prohibition on Using Federal Funds
Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of
the enactment, repeal, modification or adopbon of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government,
without the express prior written approval of FEMA.
Arflcle Vill-GPD Allocations
The recipient agrees that all allocations and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the FY 2010
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program guidance and application kit.
Article Vill -Financial Reporting
Recipients of any AFG grants will be required to submit a semi-annual Federal Financial Report(FFR)via the
automated system on the Standard Form 425. The FFR is intended to provide Federal agencies and grant
recipients with a standard format and consistent reporting requirements throughout the government. The FFR, to
be submitted using the online e-grant system, will be due semi-annually based on the calendar year beginning
with the period after the award is made. Grant recipients will be required to submit a IFFIR throughout the entire
period of performance of the grant.
The reporting periods for the FFR are January 1 through June 30 (Report due by July 31), and July I through
December 31 (Report due by January 30).
At the end of the grant's period of performance, all grantees are required to produce a final report on how the
grant funding was used and the benefits realized from the award. Grantees must submit a final financial report
and a final performance report within 90 days after the end of the period of performance.
Article IX-FEMA Officials
Program Officer: Catherine Patterson is the Program Officer for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The Program Officer is responsible for the technical monitoring of the stages of work and technical performance
of the activities described in the approved grant application.
Grants Assistance Officer: Jane Early is the Assistance Officer for this grant program. The Assistance Officer
is the Federal official responsible for negotiating, administering, and executing all grant business matters.
Grants Management Division POC:The Grants Management Specialist shall be contacted to address all
financial and administrative grant business matters for this award. If you have any questions regarding your
grant please call ASK-GMD at 866-927-5646 to be directed to a specialist.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
OBLIGATING DOCUMENT FOR AWARDIAMENDMENT
1 a.AGREEMENT NO. 2.AMENDMENT 3.RECIPIENT NO. 4.TYPE OF 5.CONTROL NO.
EMW-2010-FO-04756 NO. 04-6001065 ACTION W494324N
0 AWARD
6.RECIPIENT NAME AND 7.ISSUING OFFICE AND ADDRESS 8.PAYMENT OFFICE AND ADDRESS
ADDRESS Grant Programs Directorate FEMA,Financial Services Branch
Agawam Fire Department 500 C Street,S.W. 500 C Street,S.W.,Room 723
$00 Main Street Washington DC,20528-7000 Washington DC,20472
Agawam POC:Jane Early
Massachusetts,01001-2576
9.NAME OF RECIPIENT PHONE NO. 10.NAME OF PROJECT COORDINATOR PHONENO.
PROJECT OFFICER 4137860657 Catherine Patterson 11-866-274-0960
Stephen Martin
11.EFFECTIVE DATE OF 12.METHOD OF 13.ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENT 14.PERFORMANCE PERIOD
THIS ACTION PAYMENT Cost Sharing From-26-MAR-To:25-MAR-12
26-MAR-1 I SF-270 11
Budget Period
Fmm-29-OCT-To:30-SEP-1 I
10
15.DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
a.(Indicate funding data for awards or financial changes)
PROGRAM NAME CFDA NO. ACCOUNTING DATA PR10R AMOUNT CURRENT CUMMULATiVE
ACRONYM (ACCS CODE) TOTAL AWARDED THIS TOTAL AWARD NON-
XXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX- AWARD ACTION FEDERAL
xxxx-xxxx-x OR(-) COMMITMENT
AFG 97.044 2011-MO-312OGF-25000000- $0.00 $80,352.00 $80.352-00 $8,928.00
4101-D
TOTALS $0.00 $80,352.00 $80,352.00 $8,928.00
b.To describe changes other than funding data or financial changes.attach schedule and check here.
NIA
16a,FOR NON-DISASTER PROGRAMS:RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THREE(3)COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT
TO FEMA(See Block 7 for address)
Assistance to Firefighters Grant 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 attactied to this award notice or by incorporated reference in program legislation cited
above.
17.RECIPIENT SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Title) DATE
N/A N/A
18.FEMA SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Tifle) DATE
Jane Early 21-MAR-1 1
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TR-2011-27
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO BE UTILIZED BY THE AGAWAM FIRE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY RESCUE EQUIPMENT
(Sponsored by Mayor Richard Cohen)
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States
Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Town of Agawam Fire Department a
grant in the amount of$89,280.00; and
V-1HEREAS, said grant will be utilized to purchase cardiac monitors, defibrillators and
vehicle extraction equipment among other items; and
AFHEREAS, said equipment will directly benefit the residents of the Town of Agawam
by providing up to date equipment at minimal cost to the residents; and
WHEREAS, the Agawam Fire Department recommends that these funds be accepted and
spent pursuant to the terms of the grant; and
WHERAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to accept this grant of funds
from the United States Department of Homeland Security; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant to M.G.L. c.
44, §53A to accept the grant in the amount of$89,280.00 from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency the United States Department of Homeland Security.
DATED THIS DAY OF 2011.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
C)
Donald Rheault, President
AP ROVED A4TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Ln
V6ncen�K scia, Solicitor
Vincent Gioscia
From: Alan Sirois [ASirois@agawam.ma.us]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 11:14 AM
To: Mayor Richard Cohen; Cheryl StJohn; Laurel Placzek; Steven Martin; Vincent Gioscia; Vince
Gioscia; Nadine Porfilio; Rebecca Budreau; Pauline Berthiaume
Subject: Fire Department Grant Award Letter
Attachments: fire grant award letterAFG 2010.pdf
All:
Attached is the most recent fire department grant award letter from FEMA. The total award is$89,280.00. The Federal
share is 90,percent or$80,352.00 of the approved amount and the city share of the costs is 10 percent or$8,928,00, The
award is to aid in the purchase of cardiac monitors i defibrillators for the ambulance and vehicle extrication equipment
(Jaws of Life and additional equipment).
I believe (as has been the procedure in the past)that the council must approve acceptance of these funds before they
may be spent. Once that is complete, accounts must be created.
I
The department is excited to again receive a federal grant for much needed equipment. The grant award is certainly
attributed to hard work and research of the department personnel who aided in authoring the grant and completing the
lengthy application procedure. I know that with all of your assistance we can again successfully manage this grant and
improve the safety of the city, its firefighters, citizens and guests.
As a note, with your help, the Fire Department has received and managed over$350,000 in grant awards since I started
working as Deputy in September 2008. It's certainly been a lot of work, but it has literally paid off.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this latest award.
Thanks again for your assistance and hard work!
Alan Sirois, Deputy Fire Chief
Agawam Fire Department
800 Main Street,
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
Office: 413-786-0657
Cell: 413-531-9011
Pager: 413-286-7532
Fax: 413-786-1241
Email: asirois@agawam.ma.us
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use of the intended recipiont(s)only,Any disclosure,copying.distribution,or use of the contents of iNs message in any mariner is stTictjy prohibited by anyone
other than the intended reripient(s).If you have received this email in error,notify the sender immediately by email and delete all copies from yournelwork.
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U.S.Depaltment of Homelend Secunty
Washington,D,C.20472
FEMA
Mr. Stephen Martin
Agawam Fire Department
800 Main Street
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-2576
Re: Grant No.EMW-201 0-FO-04756
Dear Mr. Martin:
On behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)and the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), I am pleased to inform you that your grant application submitted under the FY 2010 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant has been approved. FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in consultation with the U.S.
Fire Administration (USFA), carries out the Federal responsibilities of administering your grant. The approved
project costs total to$89,280.00.The Federal share is 90 percent or$80,352.00 of the approved amount and
your share of the costs is 10 percent or$8,928.00.
As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles. Please make sure you read and
understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your grant award. Maintain a copy of these
documents for your official file.You establish acceptance of the grant and Grant Agreement Articles when
you request and receive any of the Federal grant funds awarded to you. By accepting the grant,you agree
not to deviate from the approved scope of work without prior written approval from FEMA,
If your SF 11 99A has been reviewed and approved,you will be able to request payments online. Remember,
you should request funds when you have an immediate cash need.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the awards process or how to request your grant funds, please
call the helpde.sk at 1-866-274-0960.
Elizabeth M. Harman
Assistant Administrator
Grant Programs Directorate
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Agreement Articles
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
;7 FEMA Washington, D.C. 20472
�Cu�, '
AGREEMENT ARTICLES
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM-Operations and Safety program
GRANTEE:Agawam Fire Department
PROGRAM: Operations and Safety
AGREEMENT NUMBER: EIWW-2010-FO-04756
AMENDMENT NUMBER:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article I Project Description
Article 11 Grantee Concurrence
Article III Period of Performance
Article IV Amount Awarded
Article V Financial Guidelines
Article VI Prohibition on Using Federal Funds
Article VI I GPD Allocations
Article VIII Financial Reporting
Article IX FEMA Officials
Article I -Project Description
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to protect the health and safety of the public and
firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards.After careful consideration, FEMA has determined
that the grantee's project submitted as part of the grantee's application, and detailed in the project narrative as
well as the request details section of the application-including budget information-is consistent with the
program's purpose and worthy of award. Therefore,the grantee shall perform the work described in the
approved grant application as itemized in the request details section of the application and further described in
the grant application's narrative. These sections of the application are made a part of these grant agreement
articles by reference. The grantee may not change or make any material deviations from the approved scope of
work outlined in the above referenced sections of the application without prior written approval from FEMA.
Article 11-Grantee Concurrence
By requesting and receiving Federal grant funds provided by this grant program,the grantee accepts and agrees
to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant as set forth in this document and the documents identified
below. By receiving funds under this grant, grantees agree that they will use the funds provided through the
Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in accordance with these Articles of Agreement and
the program guidelines provided in the Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program guidance.All
documents submitted as part of the application are made a part of this agreement by reference.
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Article III -Period of Performance
The period�of performance shall be from 26-MA R-1 I to 26-MAR-1 2.
Article IV-Amount Awarded
The amount of the award is detailed on the Obligating Document for the Award attached to these articles.
Following are the budgeted estimates for each object class of this grant(including Federal share plus grantee
match):
Personnel $0.00
Fringe Benefits - $0.00
Travel $0.00
Equipment $89,280.00
Supplies $0.00
Contractual $0.00
Construction $0.00
Other $0.00
Indirect Charges $0.00
Total $89,280.00
NEGOTIATION COMMENTS IF APPLICABLE (max 4000 characters)
The Program Office has made the follovAng reductions to your grant:
The approved cost for the cutters is I at$5,000 not 3 at$5,650.
The approved cost for the power units is 1 at$6,50D not 3 at$7,850.
The approved cost for the spreaders is 1 at$7,000 not 3 at$7,850.
The approved cost for the hydraulic hosesis 3 at$650 not 9 at$720.
The approved cost for defibrillators is 2 at$32,000 not 3 at$33,700.
The approved quantity for the Vehicle stabilizationlair bags, RAMS is 1 at$5,130 not the 3 at$5,130 indicated in
the initial application.
Therefore,they have recommended the award at this level:
Total budget$89,280
Federal share$80,352
Applicant share$8,928
Article V-Financial Guidelines
The grantee and any subgrantee shall comply with the most recent version of the Administrative Requirements,
Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements. A non-exclusive list of regulations commonly applicable to FEMA
grants are listed below.
A. Administrative Requirements
1. 44 CFR Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State and Local Governments
2. 2 CFR Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of
Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations(OMB Circular A-1 10)
B. Cost Principles
1. 2 CFR Part 225, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments(OMB Circular A-87)
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2. 2 CFR Part 220, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (OMB Circular A-21)
3. 2 CFR Part 230, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations(OMB Circular A-1 22)
4. Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR), Part 31.2 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, Contracts
with Commercial Organizations
C. Audit Requirements
1. OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations
Article VI-Prohibition on Using Federal Funds
Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of
the enactment, repeal, modificaton or adoptio6 of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government,
without the express prior written approval of FEMA.
Article VII -GPD Allocations
The recipient agrees that all allocations and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance with the FY 2010
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program guidance and application kit.
Article Vill-Financial Reporting
Recipients of any AFG grants will be required to submit a semi-annual Federal Financial Report(FFR)via the
automated system on the Standard Form 425. The FFR is intended to provide Federal agencies and grant
recipients with a standard format and consistent reporting requirements throughout the government.The FFR, to
be submitted using the online e-grant system,will be due semi-annually based on the calendar year beginning
with the period after the award is made. Grant recipients will be required to submit a FFR throughout the entire
period of performance of the grant.
The reporting periods for the FFR are January 1 through June 30 (Report due by July 31), and July I through
December 31 (Report due by January 30).
At the end of the grant's period of performance, all grantees are required to produce a final report on how the
grant funding was used and the benefits realized from the award. Grantees must submit a final financial report
and a final performance report within 90 days after the end of the period of performance.
Article IX-FEMA Officials
Program Officer* Catherine Patterson is the Program Officer for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The Program Officer is responsible for the technical monitoring of the stages of work and technical performance
of the activities described in the approved grant application,
Grants Assistance Officer:Jane Early is the Assistance Officer for this grant program. The Assistance Officer
is the Federal official responsible for negotiating, administering, and executing all grant business matters.
Grants Management Division POC:The Grants Management Specialist shall be contacted to address all
financial and administrative grant business matters for this award. If you have any quesfions regarding your
grant please call ASK-GMD at 866-927-5646 to be directed to a specialist.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
OBLIGATING DOCUMENT FOR AWARDIAMENDMENT
I a.AGREEMENT NO. 2.AMENDMENT 3.RECIPIENT NO. 4.TYPE OF S.CONTROL NO.
EMW2010-FO-04M NO. 04-6001066 ACTION W494324N
0 AWARD
6.RECIPIENT NAME AND 7.ISSUING OFFICE AND ADDRESS 8.PAYMENT OFFICE AND ADDRESS
ADDRESS Grant Programs Directorate FEMA,Financial Services Branch
Agawam Fire Department 500 C Street,S.W. 600 C Street,S.W.,Room 723
800 Main Street Washington DC,20528-7000 Washington DC,20472
Agawam POC:Jane Earty
Massachusetts,01001-2576
9.NAME OF RECIPIENT PHONE NO. 10.NAME OF PROJECT COORDINATOR PHONE NO.
PROJECT OFFICER 4137860657 Catherine Patterson 1-866-274-0960
Stephen Martin
11.EFFECTIVE DATE OF 12,METHOD OF 13.ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENT 14,PERFORMANCE PERIOD
THIS ACTION PAYMENT Cost Sharing From:26-MAR-T.:25-MAR-1 2
26-MAR-1 I SF-270 11
Budget Period
From-29-OCT-
10 To:30-SEP-1 1
15.DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
a.(indicate funding data for awards or financial changes)
PROGRAM NAME CFDA NO. ACCOUNTING DATA PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CUMMULATIVE
ACRONYM (ACCS CODE) TOTAL AWARDEDTHIS TOTALAWARD NOW
XXXX-)=-X)OOOO(-XX)=- AWARD ACTION FEDERAL
xxxx-xxxx-x +OR(-) COMMITMENT
AFG 97.D44 2011-MO-312OGF-25000000- $0.00 $80,352.00 $80,352.00 $8,928.00
4101-D
TOTALS $0.00 $80,352.00 $80,352.00 $8,928.00
b.To describe changes other than funding data or financial changes,attach schedule and check here.
NIA
16a.FOR NON-DISASTER PROGRAMS:RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THREE(3)COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT
TO FEMA(See Block 7 for address)
Assistance to Firefighters Grant 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 hs award notice or by incorporated reference in program legislation cited
above.
17.RECIPIENT SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Title) DATE
N/A NIA
18.FEMA SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Title) DATE
Jane Early 21-MAR-11
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