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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of t,•L-ri't , 2014 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council Presidcnt this_ ,f- day of ) 2014.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam harter, as
am ed, Lhereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this OP 7 day of
2014.
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
2014 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this � day of � / , 2014.
TR-2014-17
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$71,164.00
FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 44, SEC-
TION 53A TO THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
Sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam applied for and received a grant from the a
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency; and `
WHEREAS,the Town of Agawam desires to accept said grant; and
WHEREAS, the grant is in the amount of seventy one thousand one hundred ror- 'x
ty six dollars and no cents ($71,164.00); and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam will use the grant funds to purchase and have
installed an emergency backup generator for the Town Hail; and -�
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to accept the grant
from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
NOW THEREFORE,the Agawam City Council resolves pursuant to G. L. c.44,
§53A to accept this grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the
amount of$71,164.00.
Dated this day of 2014.
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PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL ct - nnbm,,, J;,,'�f ,i^,
Chris opher C.Jh son, President
APPROVED S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this j day of W _ , 2014 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this 9—�-h -- day of ' 2014.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga ,am Charter, as
amended, I.hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
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Returned to Council Clerk this 7 day of 0U/ U , 2014.
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January 15, 2014
Town of Agawam
Richard Cohen, Mayor
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 0 100 1
Re: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
HMGP 4028-08 Town Hall Generator
Dear Mr. Cohen:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved HM. GP funding for the Town of
Agawam Town Hall Generator project.
The Town of Agawam has received a FF,MA award of$ 71,164.00 and will be reimbursed up to 75% of
approved, allowable, and eligible costs, up to the award, as stipulated by the grant agreement and OMB
Circular A-87. This is a reimbursable grant program and expenses have to be incurred and paid prior to
being reimbursed. Please noie that any project revisions,changes or deviations from the FEMA-approved
grant application must be approved in writing by both MEMA and FEMA in order to be eligible for grant
reimbursement.
In order to execute this agreement., the following tasks relative to the attached grant agreement must be
completed; much of the information required can be retrieved from your grant application and/or any
supplemental information you have previously submitted. All of the forms associated with this contract
are available electronically. Please contact Sherry Leung at 508-820-1436 or e-mail
shirletta.lcung@statc.ma.us.
1) Contractor Authorized Sigeatory Listing: The CEO must sign and execute the CASL
according to instructions provided. Each signatory must have their signature notarized.
2) Standard Contract Form: The CEO must complete, sigh and HAND date the form as
the Contractor.
3) Scope of Work: Approved Scope of Work is included in contract package.
4) Budget Information: The budget has been filled out, according to the approved budget
included in your application. Please provide a state fiscal year (July 1 thru June30)
budget for the life of the grant for the federaJ funds only. The CEO will sign the budget
form.
5) Work Schedule: Please complete work schedule to coincide/fall within the contract start
and end dates. Estimate first task start date 90 days from receipt of contract package.
6) Additional Terms and Conditions: These are conditions set forth by MEMA. These
conditions/requirements must be satisfied to be eligible for funding.
7) Designation of Program Manager Form: The (T-0 must appoint a locai Projcct
- 'Aanager for this Agreement. Once this appointment is made, please complete and sign
the provided form.
8) FF,MA Assurances and Certifications: The Assurances and Certifications shall be
reviewed and the Summary Sheet signed by the CEO. Please check only those that apply
to your project: Either Pact I or fart. 11, always Part 111, never Pan 1V.
9) A-133 Audit Reporting Form: The CEO must complete and sign.
10) Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA): Please review
information provide and sign form.
11) FENIA Record of Environmental Considerations: Environmental Review conditions
may have been established by FEMA for this project. These conditions/requirements
must be satisfied to be eligible for funding.
12) Sample Request for Funds is included for your reference and will need to he completed
and accompany future requests for reimbursement. funds can be requested at any point
in the work schedule. Once you are ready to request funds, please contact MEMA and
we will assist you with this process.
13) Sample Quarterly Performance Report is included for your reference and must be
provided on a quarterly basis. Notification will be sent via e-mail when report is due.
Please return this fully executed contract package within 90 days to:
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Shirlem Leung,Lead Hazard Mitigation Contract Specialist
400 Worcester Road
Frasaingham,1VIA 01702
Once the CEO has signed all required forms, MEMA will approve the contract and return an executed
copy to you. Please carefully review all provisions of the attached grant agreement prior to execution.
Please do not hesitate to contact Sherry Leung at (508) 820-1436 with any questions or concerns
regarding the RMGP grant agreement and associated paperwork.
Sincerely,
Ja447—k
Sarah White
Hazard Mitigation Grants Supervisor
Enclosures
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TR-2014-17
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$71,164.00
FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 44, SEC-
TION 53A TO THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
Sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam applied for and received a grant from the
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to accept said grant; and
WHEREAS, the grant is in the amount of seventy one thousand one hundred for-
ty six dollars and no cents ($71,164.00); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam will use the grant funds to purchase and have
installed an emergency backup generator for the Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to accept the grant
from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council resolves pursuant to G. L. c.44,
§53A to accept this grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in the
amount of$71,164.00.
Dated this day of ) 2014.
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PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL �>n
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Kurt N. Schwartz Deval L. Patrick Johrr 1'. Murrat:
DIRECTOR G0VE/?A'0R COMMIssloAlER
January 15, 2014
Town of Agawam
Richard Cohen, Mayor
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Re: , Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
HMGP 4028-08 Town Hail Generator
Dear Mr.Cohen:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 14MGP funding for the Town of
Agawam Town Bali Generator project.
The Town of Agawam has received a FEMA award of$ 71,164.00 and will be reimbursed up to 75% of
approved, allowable, and eligible costs, up to the award, as stipulated by the grant agreement and OMB
Circular A-87. This is a reimbursable grant program and expenses have to be incurred and paid prior to
being reimbursed. Please note that any project revisions, changes or deviations from the FEMA-approved
grant application must be approved in writing by both MEMA and FEMA in order to be eligible for grant
reimbursement.
[n order to execute this agreement, the following tasks relative to the attached grant agreement must be
completed; much of the information required can be retrieved from your grant application and/or any
supplemental information you have previously submitted. All of the forms associated with this contract
are available electronically. Please contact Sherry Leung at 508-820-1436 or e-mail
shirletta.lcung@state.ma.us.
1) Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing: The CEO must sign and execute the CASL
according to instructions provided. Each signatory must have their signature notarized.
2) Standard Contract Form: The CEO must complete, sign and HAND date the form as
the Contractor.
3) Scope of Work: Approved Scope of Work is included in contract package.
4) Budget Information: The budget has been filled out, according to the approved budget
included in your application. Please provide a state fiscal year (July I thru June30)
budget for the life of the grant for the federal funds only. The CEO will sign the budget
form.
5) Work Schedule: Please complete work schedule to coincide/fall within the contract start
and end dates. Estimate first task start date 90 days from receipt of contract package.
6) Additional Terms and Conditions: These arc conditions set forth by ME%;.A, These
conditions/requirements must be satisfied to be eligible for finding.
.,.,,gjjkwon of Prograrn M1ariager Form: The (T"O must appoint a meal Prc?jcct
,Manager for this Agreement. Once this appointment is made, please complete and sigh
the provided form.
8) FFIMA Assurances and Certifications: The Assurances and Certifications shall be
reviewed and the Summary Sheet signers by the CEO. Please check oily those that apply
to your project: Either Part I or Part 11, always Part 111, never Pan 1V.
9) A-133 Audit Reporting Form: The CEO must complete and sign.
10) Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA.): Please review
information provide and sign form.
1 1) FEMA Record of Environmental Considerations: Environmental Review conditions
may have been established by >~EMA for this project. These conditions/requirements
must be satisfied to be eligible for funding.
12) Sample Request for Funds is included for your reference and will need to be completed
and accompany future requests for reimbursement. 1=unds can he requested at any point
in the work schedule. Once you are ready to request funds, please contact MEMA and
we will assist you with this process.
13) Sample Quarterly Performance Report is included for your reference and must be
provided on a quarterly basis. Notification will be sent via e-mail when report is due.
Please return this fully executed contract package within 90 days to:
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Shirletta Uting, Lead Hazard Mitigation Contract Specialist
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
Once the CEO has signed all required forms, MEMA will approve the contract and return an executed
copy to you. Please carefully review all provisions of the attached grant agreement prior to execution.
Please do not hesitate to contact Sherry Leung at (508) 820-1436 with, any questions or concerns
regarding the HMGP grant agreement and associated paperwork.
Sincerely,
Sarah White
Hazard Mitigation Grants Supervisor
Enclosures
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