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y;+ ' "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe , Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
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{sJ ` °' Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
July 21, 2021
Agenda Item Number: C.1
Agenda Item Summary #3233
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Extension Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Alicia Betancourt(305) 453-8747
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of modification number 1 to Grant Agreement NO.
OOD83018 from the Environmental Protection Agency "EPA" for the Florida Keys Water Watch
Program providing a 13 month time extension to the project end date from 6/3/2021 to 7/31/2022.
ITEM BACKGROUND: County staff prepared a grant application for funding three years of
support to the Florida Keys Water Watch program in the amount of$30,022.66 of grant funds, with
$48,562.00 University of Florida agent salaries match, and submitted the grant application on June
13, 2018. EPA Grant Agreement NO. OOD3018 was awarded to the county to be utilized to continue
the initiative in improving the water quality in the Florida Keys. The original project end date was
6/30/2021. This modification provides a time extension of 13 months to complete the following
objectives: 1) Maintain current FKWW program support and chemical monitoring equipment for
groups and schools through 2021, 2) Continue to assist the Monroe County Sustainability
Department by informing residents about county resources as they relate to the Monroe County
Canal Management Master Plan, 3) Create a FKWW Sponge Gardening citizen science project to
investigate the feasibility of sponge nursery sites in residential canals, and 4) Quantify the role of
loggerhead and sheepswool sponges in modulating water quality and nitrogen transformation by
measuring rates of denitrification, nitrate, ammonium and oxygen fluxes.
The Monroe County Extension Service FKWW project supports the FKNMS WQPP/EPA Region 4
Priority W.14 Public Education and Outreach and EPA Strategic Plan Goal 2 Protecting America's
Waters, Objective 2.2 "Protect and Restore Watersheds and Aquatic Ecosystems."
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Approved EPA grant OOD3018
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
DOCUMENTATION:
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Grant No. OOD83018
Notice of Award X7 OOD83018-1
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: upon execution
Expiration Date: TBD
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $30,022.66
Total Cost to County: None
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: EPA
CPI: No
Indirect Costs: No
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: None
Revenue Producing: Yes If yes, amount: $30,022.66
Grant: Yes
County Match: No
Insurance Required: None
Additional Details: None
09/19/18 001-06000 - GRANTS $30,022.66
REVIEWED BY:
Alicia Betancourt Completed 06/21/2021 10:13 AM
Pedro Mercado Completed 06/25/2021 4:31 PM
Purchasing Completed 06/25/2021 4:32 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 06/25/2021 4:50 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 06/25/2021 9:53 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 07/02/2021 12:17 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 07/21/2021 9:00 AM
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GRANT NUMBER(FAIN): OOD83018
'30 0 Sr47&ti4- MODIFICATION NUMBER: 0 DATE OF AWARD
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAM CODE: X7 09/27/2018
PROTECTION AGENCY TYPE OF ACTION MAILING DATE
c a° New 10/04/2018
44 Grant Agreement PAYMENT METHOD: 4 959
RECIPIENT TYPE: Send Payment Request to:
County Las Vegas Finance Center
RECIPIENT: PAYEE:
Monroe County Monroe County
5100 College Road 5100 College Road
Key West,FL 33040 Key West,FL 33040
EIN: 59-6000749
PROJECT MANAGER EPA ROJECT OFFICER EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Rhonda Haag JennifIfer Shadle Kenny Richardson
102050 Overseas Hwy.Suite 240 61 Forsyth Street Grants and Audit Management Section
Key Largo,FL:Florida 33037 Atlanta,GA 30303-8960 E-Mail: richardson.kenny@epa.gov
E-Mail: haag-rhonda@monroecounty-fl.gov E-Mail: shadle.jennifer@epa.gov Phone:404-562-9021
Phone:305-453-8774 Phone:404-562-9436
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This action approves an award in the amount of$30,022 to Monroe County Government to continue the successful work of Florida Extension to expand the
Florida Keys Water Watch which engage citizens in protecting their canals and beaches,_it'will:also assist with developing a Sponge Garden Citizen Science
project,to he(p'with identifying the loggerhead and sheepswool sponges in water quality and nitrogen transformation.
BUDGET PERIOD PROJECT PERIOD TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST I TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST
07/31/2018 - 06/30/2021 07/31/2018 - 06/30/2021 $78,584.00 $78,584.00
NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your Application dated 06/13/2018 including all modifications and amendments,the United States acting by and through the US Environmental
Protection Agency(EPA)hereby awards$30,022.EPA agrees to cost-share 38.20%of all approved budget period costs incurred,up to and not exceeding total CD
federal funding of$30,022. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement. The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this award by
either: 1)drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date;or 2)not filing a notice of disagreement with the award terms and O
conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified in this award,the Z
authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment
mailing date.In case of disagreement,and until the disagreement is resolved,the recipient should not draw down on the funds provided by this
award/amendment,and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions,
all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.
ISSUING OFFICE(GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS
U.S.EPA,Region 4 O
61 Forsyth Street Water Protection Division
Atlanta,GA 30303-8960 61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta,GA 30303-8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Digital signature applied by EPA Award Official Keva Lloyd -Grants Management Officer DATE
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EPA Funding Information X7-OOD83018-0 Page
FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL
EPA Amount This Action $ $30,022 $30,022
EPA In-Kind Amount $ $ $ 0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance $ $ $0
Other Federal Funds $ $ $0
Recipient Contribution $ $48,562 $48,562
State Contribution $ $0 $0
Local Contribution $ $0 $0
Other Contribution $ $ $0
Allowable Project Cost $0 $78,584 $78,584
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66.436-Surveys-Studies-Investigation Grants and Clean Water Act:Sec.104(b)(3) 2 CFR 200_- CD
Cooperative Agreements-Section 104(b)(3)of the 2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33
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Bud et Summary Page:FY18 SFL Monroe Co Water Watch Program
Table A-Object Class Category Total Approved Allowable
(Non-construction) Budget Period Cost
1.Personnel $37,998
2.Fringe Benefits $10,564
3.Travel $8,557
4.Equipment $0
S.Supplies $20,406
6.Contractual $0
7.Construction $0
8.Other $1,059
9.Total Direct Charges $78,584
10.Indirect Costs: % Base $0
11.Total Share: Recipient 61.80% Federal 38.20%.) $78,584
12.Total Approved Assistance Amount $30,022
13.Program Income $0
14.Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action $30,022
15.Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date $30,022
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Administrative Conditions
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at:
https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-general-terms-and-conditions-effective-october-2-2017-or-later These
terms and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as a part of the award and
the terms,conditions, or restrictions cited throughout the award.
The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at:
http://www.epa..izov/ rg ants/grant-terms-and-conditions.
The applicable terms and conditions below are in addi ion to the general terms and conditions
noted above:
GRANT-SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
A. UTILIZATION OF SMALL,MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
GENERAL COMPLIANCE,40 CFR,Part 33
The recipient agrees to comply with the requirements of EPA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Program for procurement activities under assistance agreements,contained in 40 CFR,Part 33.
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MBE/WBE reporting is required annually for assistance agreements where there are funds budgeted for
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procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies, including funds budgeted for direct CD
procurement by the recipient or procurement under.subawards or loans in the "Other"category,that c
exceed the threshold amount of$150,000, including amendments and/or modifications.
Based on EPA's review of the planned budget,this award does not meet the condition above and is not
subject to the reporting requirements of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)Program.
However, if during the performance of the award the total of all funds expended for direct procurement
by the recipient and procurement under subawards or loans in the "Other"category exceeds$150,000,
annual reports will be required in accordance with the reporting paragraph below and you are required to
notify your grant specialist for additional instructions.
The recipient also agrees to request prior approval from EPA for procurements that may activate DBE
Program reporting requirements.
This provision represents an approved deviation from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as described
in 40 CFR,Part 33, Section 33.502;however,the other requirements outlined in 40 CFR Part 33 remain
in effect,including the Good Faith Efforts requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart C and
Fair Share Objectives negotiation as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart D and explained below.
MBE/WBE REPORTING,40 CFR,Part 33, Subpart E
When required,MBE/WBE reports must be submitted annually. The recipient agrees to complete and
submit a"MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Interagency
Agreements"report(EPA Form 5700-52A)on an annual basis. All procurement actions are reportable,
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not just that portion which exceeds $150,000.
When completing the annual report, recipients are instructed to check the box titled "annual"in section
1 B of the form. For the final report,recipients are instructed to check the box indicated for the "last
report"of the project in section I of the form. Annual reports are due by October 301h
of each year. Final
reports are due by October 30h or 90 days after the end of the project period,whichever comes first.
The reporting requirement is based on total procurements. Recipients with expended and/or budgeted
funds for procurement are required to report annually whether the planned procurements take place
during the reporting period or not. If no budgeted procurements take place during the reporting period,the
recipient should check the box in section 5B when completing the form.
MBE/WBE reports should be sent to [inse name and contact information of the appropriate DBE
coordinator and Grants Specialist(optional ].The current EPA Form 5700-52A can be found at the EPA
Office of Small Business Program's Home age at http://www.epa.gov/osbp/dbe reporting.htm
MBE/WBE reports should be sent to:
R4epaerantsmbewbereporting cr,,epa.gov
cc: ricliardson.kenny.sharonita a epa.2ov N
Attn: Kenny Richardson
The current EPA Form 5700-52A can be found at the EPA Office of Small Business Program's Home
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This provision represents an approved deviation from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as described
in 40 CFR,Part 33, Section 33.502;however,the other requirements outlined in 40 CFR Part 33 remain co
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in effect, including the Good Faith Effort requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart C, and
Fair Share Objectives negotiation as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart D and explained below.
FAIR SHARE OBJECTIVES,40 CFR,Part 33,Subpart D
A recipient must negotiate with the appropriate EPA award official, or his/her designee,fair share
objectives for MBE and WBE participation in procurement under the financial assistance agreements.
In accordance with 40 CFR, Section 33.411 some recipients may be exempt from the fair share objectives
requirements as described in 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart D. Recipients should work with their DBE
coordinator, if they think their organization may qualify for an exemption.
Accepting the Fair Share Objectives/Goals of Another Recipient
The dollar amount of this assistance agreement, or the total dollar amount of all of the recipient's
financial assistance agreements in the current federal fiscal year from EPA is $250,000, or more. The
recipient accepts the applicable MBE/WBE fair share objectives/goals negotiated with EPA by the
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION as follows:
MBE: CONSTRUCTION 9%; SUPPLIES 9%; SERVICES 9%; EQUIPMENT 9%
WBE: CONSTRUCTION 3%; SUPPLIES 3%; SERVICES 3%; EQUIPMENT 3%
By signing this financial assistance agreement,the recipient is accepting the fair share objectives/goals
stated above and attests to the fact that it is purchasing the same or similar construction, supplies,services
and equipment, in the same or similar relevant geographic buying market as the FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
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Negotiating Fair Share Objectives/Goals,40 CFR, Section 33.404
The recipient has the option to negotiate its own MBE/WBE fair share objectives/goals. If the recipient
wishes to negotiate its own MBE/WBE fair share objectives/goals,the recipient agrees to submit
proposed MBE/WBE objectives/goals based on an availability analysis, or disparity study, of qualified
MBEs and WBEs in their relevant geographic buying market for construction, services, supplies and
equipment.
The submission of proposed fair share goals with the supporting analysis or disparity study means that the
recipient is not accepting the fair share objectives/goals of another recipient.The recipient agrees to
submit proposed fair share objectives/goals,together with the supporting availability analysis or disparity
study,to the Regional MBE/WBE Coordinator within 120 days of its acceptance of the financial
assistance award. EPA will iespond to the proposed fair share objective/goals within 30 days of receiving
the submission. If proposed f iir share objective/goals are not received within the 120 day tinie frame,the
recipient may not expend its PA funds for procurements until the proposed fair share objec ive/goals are
submitted.
SIX GOOD FAITH EFFORTS,40 CFR,Part 33,Subpart C
Pursuant to 40 CFR, Section 33.301,the recipient agrees to make the following good firth efforts cv
whenever procuring construction,equipment, services,and supplies under an EPA financial assistance
y agreement,and to require that sub-recipients, loan recipients, and prime contractors also comply. Records
documenting compliance with the six good faith efforts shall be retained:
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through outreach and recruitment activities. For Indian Tribal, State and Local and Government T_
recipients,this will include placing DBEs on solicitation lists and soliciting them whenever they
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for contracts and establish delivery schedules,where the requirements permit, in a way that
encourages and facilitates participation by DBEs in the competitive process. This includes,
whenever possible, posting solicitations for bids or proposals for a minimum of 30 calendar days
before the bid or proposal closing date.
(c) Consider in the contracting process whether firms competing for large contracts could
subcontract with DBEs. For Indian Tribal, State and local Government recipients,this will
include dividing total requirements when economically feasible into smaller tasks or quantities to
permit maximum participation by DBEs in the competitive process.
(d)Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of
these firms to handle individually.
(e)Use the services and assistance of the SBA and the Minority Business Development Agency
of the Department of Commerce.
(f)If the prime contractor awards subcontracts,require the prime contractor to take the steps in
paragraphs (a)through(e) of this section.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS, 40 CFR, Section 33.302
The recipient agrees to comply with the contract administration provisions of 40 CFR, Section 33.302.
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BIDDERS LIST,40 CFR, Section 33.501(b) and(c)
Recipients of a Continuing Environmental Program Grant or other annual reporting grant, agree to create
and maintain a bidders list. Recipients of an EPA financial assistance agreement to capitalize a revolving
loan fund also agree to require entities receiving identified loans to create and maintain a bidders list if the
recipient of the loan is subject to, or chooses to follow, competitive bidding requirements. Please see 40
CFR, Section 33.501 (b)and(c)for specific requirements and exemptions.
B.ANNUAL FFR(INTERIM)PURSUANT TO 2 CFR 200.327
Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.327, EPA recipients shall submit an interim annual Federal Financial Report
(FFR, SF-425)to EPA no later than 90 calendar days following the anniversa of the award date. The
form is availat le on the internet at: http://www2.epa.gov/financial/forms.
The following reporting period end dates shall be used for interim annual repo s: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30, or
12/31.
At the end of the project,the recipient must submit a final FFR to EPA no later than 90 calendar days
after the end of the project period. The form is available on the internet at:
hfp://wwwl.epa.gov/financial/forms.All FFRs must be submitted to the Las Vegas Finance Center cv
(LVFC)via email LVFC-grants@epa.gov:.
C. EXTENSION OF PROJECT/BUDGET PERIOD EXPIRATION DATE
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under 2 CFR 200.308 (d)(2). Therefore, if a no cost time extension is necessary to extend the period of T_
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availability of funds the recipient must submit a written request to the EPA prior to the budget/project M
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period expiration dates. The written request must include: a written justification describing the need for
additional time, an estimated date of completion,and a revised schedule for project completion including
updated milestone target dates for the approved workplan activities. In addition, if there are overdue c
reports required by the administrative and programmatic terms and conditions of this assistance
agreement,the recipient must ensure that they are submitted along with or prior to submitting the no cost
time extension request.
The extension request must be submitted to the local Grants Office via email to:
richardson.kenny@epa.gov An interim FFR(SF-425) covering all expenditures and obligations to date,
must be emailed to the Las Vegas Finance Office at LVFC-grants(2epa.gov or sent to the following
address:
US EPA,Las Vegas Finance Center
4220 S. Maryland Pkwy, Bld C, Rm 503
Las Vegas,NV 89119
To expedite processing of your request,please submit a courtesy copy of the interim FFR to the local
Grants Office along with your written extension request.All email attachments must be sent in pdf
format.Documents emailed to us in any other format will not be accepted.
Programmatic Conditions
A. Reporting Requirements: To meet reporting requirements under 2 CFR 200.328(b)(1)and(b)(2)(i)
"Grantees shall submit semi-annual performance reports, due March 30th and September 30th,unless the
awarding agency requires quarterly or annual reports. However, performance reports will not be required
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more frequently than quarterly. Annual reports shall be due 90 days after the grant year, quarterly or
semi-annual reports shall be due 30 days after the reporting period.The final performance report will be
due 90 days after the expiration of termination of grant support to the EPA Project Officer and Technical
Officer.
Semi- annual progress report content shall include: 1. work status; 2. any difficulties encountered; 3.
preliminary data results; 4. a discussion of expenditures during the reporting period; 5. a comparison of
the percentage of the project completed to the project schedule; 6. an explanation of any significant
discrepancies and 7. a statement of activity anticipated during the subsequent reporting period.
B. Quality Assurance—If applicable,the QAPP should be consistent with the specifications of the EPA
uality System Document EPA Requirements for Quality insur nce Project Plan EPA QA/R-5. This
document can be found at http://www.epa.,v-ov/qualit / s-docs/r -final. df.
The grantee will submit within 90 days of the award date,to t e EPA Project Officer, either a Quality
Assurance Project Plan(QAPP), a confirmation an existing QA P has been approved by EPA, or this
project will not collect or generate any environmental data.
No work involving direct measurements or data generation, environmental modeling, compilation
of data from literature or electronic media,and data supporting the design,construction, and cv
operation of environmental technology shall be initiated under this project until the EPA Project
Officer, in concert+with'the EPA Quality Assurance Manager, has approved the quality assurance
documentation.
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C. Sufficient Progress—In accordance with GPI 11-01 "Managing Unliquidated Obligations and
Ensuring Progress under EPA Assistance Agreements"dated September 28, 2012,EPA may terminate the
assistance agreement for failure of the recipient to make sufficient progress on work and on drawing
down funds so as to reasonably ensure completion of the project within the project period, including any
extensions. EPA will measure sufficient progress by examining the performance required under the work
plans in conjunction with the milestone schedule,the time remaining for performance within the project
period,the availability of funds necessary to complete the project, and whether draw down is
commensurate with work progress.
D. Geospatial Data-In accordance with Circular A-16 and CIO Policy Transmittal 05-002, all
geospatial data created must be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)endorsed
standards. Information on these standards may be found at www.fv-dc.gov.
E.Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility: Recipients and subrecipients are subject to
the program accessibility provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, codified in 40 CFR Part 7,
which includes an obligation to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations and an
equal and effective opportunity to benefit from or participate in a program, including those offered
through electronic and information technology (`BIT"). In compliance with Section 504,EIT systems or
products funded by this award must be designed to meet the diverse needs of users (e.g.,U.S. public,
recipient personnel)without barriers or diminished function or quality. Systems shall include usability
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features or functions that accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, including those who use
assistive technology.At this time,the EPA will consider a recipient's websites, interactive tools, and
other EIT as being in compliance with Section 504 if such technologies meet standards established under
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, codified at 36 CFR Part 1194.While Section 508 does not apply
directly to grant recipients,we encourage recipients to follow either the 508 guidelines or other
comparable guidelines that concern accessibility to EIT for individuals with disabilities. Recipients may
wish to consult the latest Section 508 guidelines issued by the US Access Board or W3C's Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)2.0 (see http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/index.htm).
F. Supplies: Per 2 CFR 200.314 (a)Title to supplies will vest in the non-Federal entity upon acquisition.
If there is a residual inventory of unused supplies exceeding $5,000 in total aggregate value upon
termination or completion of the project or program and the supplies are not needed for any other Federal
award,the non-Federal entity must retain the sup lies for use on other activities or sell them, but must, in
either case, compensate the Federal Government or its share. The amount of compensation must be
computed in the same manner as for equipment. ee §200.313 Equipment, paragraph(e)(2)for the
calculation methodology.
G. Revisions of Budget and Protect Plans: Per 2 CFR 200.308 (b)Recipients are required to report
deviations from budget or project scope or objective,and request prior approvals from Federal awarding cv
agencies for budget and program plan revisions, in accordance with this section.
Programmatic Requirement: Recipients are requested to submit the appropriate 424A and budget object
class category sheets for review and approval for any changes >10% of the total approved budget. CL
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awarding agencies for one or more of the following program or budget-related reasons: CO
(i) Change in the scope or the objective of the project or program (even if there is no associated budget
revision requiring prior written approval).
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(iii)The disengagement from the project for more than three months,or a 25 percent reduction in time
devoted to the project, by the approved project director or principal investigator.
(iv)The inclusion, unless waived by the Federal awarding agency, of costs that require prior approval in
accordance with Subpart E—Cost Principles of this part or 45 CFR part 75 Appendix IX, "Principles for
Determining Costs Applicable to Research and Development under Awards and Contracts with
Hospitals,"or 48 CFR part 31, "Contract Cost Principles and Procedures,"as applicable.
(v)The transfer of funds budgeted for participant support costs as defined in §200.75 Participant support
costs to other categories of expense.
(vi)Unless described in the application and funded in the approved Federal awards,the subawarding,
transferring or contracting out of any work under a Federal award, including fixed amount subawards as
described in §200.332 Fixed amount subawards.This provision does not apply to the acquisition of
supplies, material, equipment or general support services.
(vii) Changes in the approved cost-sharing or matching provided by the non-Federal entity.
(viii)The need arises for additional Federal funds to complete the project.
H. Cybersecurity Requirement: Per PN-2015-G05, (a)The recipient agrees that when collecting and
managing environmental data under this assistance agreement, it will protect the data by following all
applicable State law cybersecurity requirements. (b)(1)EPA must ensure that any connections between
the recipient's network or information system and EPA networks used by the recipient to transfer data
under this agreement, are secure. For purposes of this Section, a connection is defined as a dedicated
persistent interface between an Agency IT system and an external IT system for the purpose of
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transferring information.Transitory,user-controlled connections such as website browsing are excluded
from this definition.
If the recipient's connections as defined above do not go through the Environmental Information
Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange,the recipient agrees to contact the EPA Project
Officer(PO)no later than 90 days after the date of this award and work with the designated
Regional/Headquarters Information Security Officer to ensure that the connections.meet EPA security
requirements, including entering into Interconnection Service Agreements as appropriate. This condition
does not apply to manual entry of data by the recipient into systems operated and used by EPA's
regulatory programs for the submission of reporting and/or compliance data.
(2)The recipient agrees that any subawards it makes under this agreement will require the subrecipient to
comply with the requirements in(b�(1)if the subrecipient's network or information system is connected
to EPA networks to transfer data to the Agency using systems other than the Environmental Inforrr ation
Exchange Network or EPA's Centr 1 Data Exchange. The recipient will be in compliance with this
condition: by including this requirement in subaward agreements; and during subrecipient monitoring
deemed necessary by the recipient under 2 CFR 200.331(d), by inquiring whether the subrecipient has
contacted the EPA Project Officer.Nothing in this condition requires the recipient to contact the EPA
Project Officer on behalf of a subrecipient or to be involved in the negotiation of an Interconnection
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--Federal and state laws, including the Clean Water Act(CWA)and regulations,and ensuring compliance
with all required approvals of the various regulatory requirements. If the grantee fails to adhere and/or CL
comply with applicable Federal laws, state laws,and/or regulations,then the grantee will be solely liable `"
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K. Leveraging
The recipient agrees to provide the proposed leveraged funding, including any voluntary cost-share
contribution or overmatch,that is described in its proposal dated 06/13/2018. If the proposed leveraging
does not materialize during the period of award performance,and the recipient does not provide a
satisfactory explanation,the Agency may consider this factor in evaluating future proposals from the
recipient. In addition, if the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award
performance then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of the award; if EPA determines that the recipient
knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information regarding the leveraged funding the recipient
described in its proposal dated 06/13/2018,EPA may take action as authorized by 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31
and/or 2 CFR Part 180 as applicable.
L. Voluntary Cost-Share or Overmatch
This award and the resulting federal funding of$30,022 is based on estimated costs requested in the
recipient's application dated 06/13/2018. Included in these costs is a voluntary cost-share contribution of
$48,562 by the recipient in the form of a voluntary cost-share or overmatch(providing more than any
minimum required cost-share)that the recipient included in its proposal dated 06/13/2018. The recipient
must provide this voluntary cost-share contribution during performance of this award unless the EPA
agrees otherwise in a modification to this agreement. While actual total costs may differ from the
estimates in the recipient's application,EPA's participation shall not exceed the total amount of federal
funds awarded.
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If the recipient fails to provide the voluntary cost-share contribution during the period of award
performance, and does not provide a satisfactory explanation,the Agency may consider this factor in
evaluating future proposals from the recipient. In addition, if the voluntary cost-share contribution does
not materialize during the period of award performance then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of the
award; if EPA determines that the recipient knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information
regarding the voluntary cost-share or overmatch the recipient described in its proposal dated 06/13/2018.
EPA may take action as authorized by 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31 and/or 2 CFR Part 180 as applicable.
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Zs, MODIFICATION NUMBER: 1 DATE OF AWARD
"j'' . U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CODE: X7 06/16/2021
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PROTECTION AGENCY No Cost Amendment 06/16/2021
�`0 Assistance Amendment PAYMENT METHOD: ACH#
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RECIPIENT TYPE: Send Payment Request to:
County Contact EPA RTPFC at: rtpfc-grants@epa.gov
RECIPIENT: PAYEE:
FL MonrDER-Monroe County Monroe County
5100 College Road 5100 College Road
Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040
EIN: 59-6000749
PROJECT MANAGER EPA PROJECT OFFICER EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Rhonda Haag Jennifer Shadle Margaret Crowe
102050 Overseas Hwy. Suite 240 61 Forsyth Street Grants and Audit Management Section
Key Largo, FL 33037 Atlanta,GA 30303-8960 E-Mail: crowe.margaret@epa.gov
E-Mail: haag-rhonda@monroecounty-fl.gov E-Mail: shadle.jennifer@epa.gov Phone: 404-562-8687
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Phone: 3054538774 Phone: 404-562-9436
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PROJECT TITLE AND EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
Monroe County Water Watch Program
This action approves a time extension of the budget and project period end date from 6/30/2021 to 7/31/2022 for Monroe County Government to continue the
successful work of Florida Extension to expand the Florida Keys Water Watch which engage citizens in protecting their canals and beaches.This action
includes a minor rebudgeting,Supplies at$20,406 to$21,465 which is an increase of$1,059,Other is decreased from$1,059 to$0,and Indirect Costs of$0 CL
change to an increase of$1,061 which is an Indirect Cost Rate of 10%.
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BUDGET PERIOD PROJECT PERIOD TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST
07/31/2018-07/31/2022 07/31/2018-07/31/2022 $78,584.00 $78,584.00Co
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Based on your Application dated 06/13/2018 including all modifications and amendments,the United States acting by and through the US Environmental r`_
Protection Agency(EPA)hereby awards$0.00. EPA agrees to cost-share 38.20%of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding
total federal funding of$30,022.00. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement.The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this
award by either: 1)drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date;or 2)not filing a notice of disagreement with the
award terms and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified
in this award,the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA
award or amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement,and until the disagreement is resolved,the recipient should not draw down on the funds
provided by this award/amendment,and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk.This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and
statutory provisions,all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.
ISSUING OFFICE(GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS
EPA R4,Water Protection Division
61 Forsyth Street R4-Region 4
Atlanta,GA 30303-8960 61 Forsyth Street
Atlanta,GA 30303-8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Digital signature applied by EPAAward Official Margaret Crowe-Grants Management Specialist DATE
06/16/2021
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EPA Funding Information
FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTA
EPA Amount This Action $30,022 $0 $30,0.
EPA In-land Amount $0 $0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance $0 $0
Other Federal Funds $0 $0
Recipient Contribution $48,562 $0 $48,5
State Contribution $0 $0
Local Contribution $0 $0
Other Contribution $0 $0
Allowable Project Cost $78,584 $0 $78,5
Assistance Program(CFDA) Statutory Authority Regulatory Authority
66.436-Surveys-Studies-Investigation Grants Clean Water Act: Sec. 104(b)(3) 2 CFR 200,2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33
and Cooperative Agreements-Section 104(b)(3)of CD
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Table A-Object Class Category Total Approved Allowable
(Non-Construction) Budget Period Cost
1.Personnel $37,9<
2.Fringe Benefits $10,5E
3.Travel $8,5!
4.Equipment
5.Supplies $20,4t
6.Contractual
7.Construction
8.Other
9.Total Direct Charges $77,5:
10.Indirect Costs:10.00%Base Personnel $1,Of
11.Total(Share:Recipient 61.80%Federal 38.20%) $78,5£
12.Total Approved Assistance Amount $30,0:
13.Program Income
14.Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action ;
15.Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date $30,0: CD
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All Administrative Conditions Remain the Same
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All Programmatic Conditions Remain the Same
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