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2021-10-20 EDA Packet
CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY x MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter MEETING IS IN PERSON CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LIVE-STREAMED AT: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 15, 2021 EDA Meeting Minutes V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. Check List 2. Communications a. None VI. REPORTS 1. AdministratorÓs Report 2. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) b. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce c. Hugo Area Business Association 3. Year to Date Financials 4. Ongoing Programs: a. Blue Logo Sign b. CenterStage c. Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program d. COVID Relief Business Assistance Grant Programs VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. None VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Holiday Decorations 2. Continuation of Blue Logo Sign Program IX. ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS None MEETING REMINDERS All Meetings at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted City Council Meeting Î Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Parks and Recreation Committee Î Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Î Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Economic Development Authority Î Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Anoka County Regional Economic Development Authority Meetings MNCAR Expo Î October 27, 2021 MN Real Estate Journal o Industrial Real Estate Summit Î November 12, 2021 UpRiver Real Estate Event Î November 18, 2021 Anoka County Business/Banking Summit Î December 7, 2021 MN Tech Corridor Stakeholder Event Î August TBD Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Meetings Board of Directors Meeting Î Monday, October 18, 2021 Î 4:00 p.m. via Zoom Lunch and Learns Î November CITY OF CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 15, 2021 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held a regularly scheduled Economic Development Authority meeting on September 15, 2021. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. by President Jeff Hanzal. II. ROLL CALL* PRESENT: President Jeff Hanzal Commissioner Steve King NOT APPROVED Commissioner Darrin Mosher Commissioner Mark Remillard Commissioner Jim Weatherhead ABSENT: None. STAFF: Finance Director, Bruce DeJong III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Remillard, to accept the Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 18, 2021 EDA Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Remillard, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead, to accept the August 18, 2021 EDA Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. V. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bills a. Check List City of Centerville EDA Minutes September 15, 2021 Finance Director DeJong presented check #001009 in the amount of $19.47 made out to Teresa Bender, check #001010 in the amount of $812.19 made out to City of Centerville, and check #001011 in the amount of $187.00 made out to TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial. President Hanzal asked what TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial does. Mr. DeJong stated they are the service contracted to complete the meeting minutes. He noted City Clerk Bender was doing the meeting minutes, but other tasks and responsibilities have taken precedence, so they hired an outside source to asssit with the meeting minutes. Commissioner King asked if Mr. DeJong could find out the amount that TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial is paid hourly, he would like to see if it is cheaper for the Clerk to complete them. Finance Director DeJong stated it is cheaper to have them completed in-house, but stated it is a matter of priorities and City Clerk Bender does not have the availability do complete them at this time. Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead, seconded by Commissioner Mosher, to approve the check list as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Communications a. None VI. REPORTS 1. AdministratorÓs Report Commissioner Weatherhead provided an update on the volunteer dinner. 2. Partner Agency Reports a. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) President Hanzal provided an update on this item and stated Executive Director Statz was a panelist at the MN Real Estate Journal event recently. He noted the next event is the MN Car Expo on September 27, 2021 from 3-7pm at the Minneapolis Depot. b. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce President Hanzal stated they have been active in getting their Lunch and Learns going and they are scheduled for September 16, 2021 and October 7, 2021. c. Hugo Area Business Association President Hanzal stated he and Executive Director Statz attended the breakfast that they hosted recently, and both spoke on behalf of the EDA. He noted that it went well. 3. Year to Date Financials Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville EDA Minutes September 15, 2021 Finance Director DeJong provided an overview of the financials. 4. Ongoing Programs: a. Blue Logo Sign President Hanzal stated there is nothing new to report. b. CenterStage (i) Review of Eligibility Requirements President Hanzal provided an update on this program. He stated Ms. Michelle Koch, Main Street Marketers noted the Business Appreciation Event went well and she had a chance to connect with businesses that have not taken advantage of the program. c. Business Revolving Loan and Grant Program President Hanzal stated there is nothing new to report. d. COVID Relief Business Assistance Grant Programs President Hanzal stated on September 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. the program opens for applications and noted they expect it to be in high demand. He stated that everyone is encouraged to apply as soon as possible. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. 1737 Main Street Î Proposal for Site Readiness Tasks (Mike Brass) Mr. Brass provided a presentation on the item along with an overview of the process for the Proposal Site Readiness. There was discussion regarding the process and projects that Mr. Brass has completed that have similar to this one. President Hanzal asked what the Civil Engineer does in this process. Mr. Brass stated he draws the blueprints and provides a foundation for the builders. Commissioner King asked if Mr. Brass if buyers he has worked with in the past, have been local companies. Mr. Brass stated he believes they have mostly been local. Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead, seconded by Commissioner King, to authorize execution of a contract with Titus Real Estate to complete the work-scope listed above. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville EDA Minutes September 15, 2021 VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Mosher, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead, to adjourn the September 15, 2021 Economic Development Authority meeting at 7:52 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 4 of 4 10/14/21 3:57 PM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 Check Detail - October 1 through Oct. 20, 2021 Check DateCheck #Vender NameCommentsAmount 110/20/2021000008EIRS/EFTPSFICA/MED W/H - PAY PERIOD 3$68.88 Check Nbr 000008 IRS/EFTPS$68.88 110/1/2021001012 CHEF HOT HANDSEDA BUSINESS APPRECIATION DINNER ON 9-9-21$665.25 Check Nbr 001012 CHEF HOT HANDS$665.25 110/1/2021001013 STATZ, MARKREIMBURSE FOR HBA BREAKFAST FOR J. HANZAL & M. STATZ$26.00 Check Nbr 001013 STATZ, MARK$26.00 110/20/2021001014 QUAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEEDA MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2022 - QUAD AREA CHAMBER O$150.00 Check Nbr 001014 QUAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE$150.00 110/20/2021001015 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIALEDA MINUTES - 9-15-21$187.00 Check Nbr 001015 TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL$187.00 $1,097.13 Mark Statz From:Mark Statz Sent:Thursday, September 23, 2021 4:00 PM To:'Weber, Craig' Cc:Jeff Hanzal EDA Subject:Centerville Property Attachments:Brew Pub Sketch Downtown.png Craig, IjustthoughtIwouldsketchouthowa8Α10Ksfbrewpubcouldfitinthatareawediscusseddowntown.Thisisjust myroughidea.Iphotoshoppedsomeparkinginontheblock. Inlookingatthevaluationsofbothofthoselots,theyseemripeforredevelopment(eachisonlyvaluedataround $110,000). Maybethecitywouldpartnerwithyourclienttobuildsomemunicipalparking.IĭğƓƷpromiseanything,butthatwould beawayforustodosomethingwithoutastraightupcashcontribution,whichisusuallyunpopular.So,say,youbought bothlots,butthendedicatedbackaportionofthelotforpublicparking.Then,thecitybuilttheparking.Dependingon thecost,maybeyouwouldhavetoshareinsomeofthosecosts.However,thecitycouldprobablyassessthemtothe property,whichwouldgiveyourclienttimetopaythatoffwithoutcomingupwiththeupfrontcapital. Ļķlovetodiscussitfurtherwithyou. Thanks. Mark Statz, PE City Administrator/Engineer City of Centerville 1880 Main St. Centerville, MN 55038 O: 651-429-3232 D: 651-792-7931 C: 651-775-5126 mstatz@centervillemn.com www.centervillemn.com @centervillemn 1 Mark Statz From:Mark Statz Sent:Tuesday, September 28, 2021 9:04 AM To:'annie@natlsignage.com' Subject:Manufacturing Facility - Centerville Annie, StevStegnertoldmethatyouareinterestedinfindinganewandexpandedspaceforyourmanufacturingbusinessand thatCentervillewasalocationthatmightbedesirable. IwouldbegladtochatwithyoutolearnmoreaboutyourneedsandseeifƷŷĻƩĻƭsomethinginourcommunitythat couldfit. WehaveanumberofprogramstohelpourbusinessesthriveandIthinkyouwouldfindCentervilletobegreatplaceto dobusiness. Feelfreetoreachoutatanyofthenumbersbeloworviaemail. Thanks. Mark Statz, PE City Administrator/Engineer City of Centerville 1880 Main St. Centerville, MN 55038 O: 651-429-3232 D: 651-792-7931 C: 651-775-5126 mstatz@centervillemn.com www.centervillemn.com @centervillemn 1 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: October 20, 2021 EDA VI.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Partner Agency Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) - Next up on the ACRED Calendar is the MNCAR Expo on October 27 from 3-7 PM at the Minneapolis Depot. Then, ACRED's own event, the "UpRiver Real Estate Event" at Running Aces from 8:30 - 11:30 AM on Thursday, November 18. Quad Area Chamber - Hosted Lunch and Learn (L&L) with 4 City Administrator's and Samantha Markman at Anoka County's Library in Circle Pines. The event was well attended and all 4 cities reported a healthy development market and positive progress in their communities. Upcoming meeting for non-profits in the Quad Area - October 25, 4 - 5:30 at Chomonix Golf Course Hugo Area Business Assoc. - No update COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ UpRiver Flyer Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 10/04/21 12:40 PM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 Exp/Rev Accounts - EDA 202120212021 % Account DescrSept. 2021BalanceYTD Budgetof Budget Account Descr R R 201-46500-39201 Transfer from General Fund$0.00-$29,200.00$0.000.00% R 201-46500-36210 Interest Earnings$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% R 201-46500-36200 Miscellaneous Revenues$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% R 201-46500-33600 County Grants$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% R 201-49200-36210 Interest Earnings$0.00-$8.24$0.000.00% Account Descr R$0.00-$29,208.24$0.00 Account Descr E E 201-46500-430 Miscellaneous$0.00-$4,732.42$0.000.00% E 201-46500-100 Wages and Salaries (GENERAL)$0.00-$1,000.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-122 FICA$0.00-$76.52$0.000.00% E 201-46500-210 Operating Supplies$0.00-$26.55$0.000.00% E 201-46500-234 EMERGENCY SERVICES - COVI$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-300 Professional Srvs$0.00-$1,017.25$0.000.00% E 201-46500-303 Engineering Fees$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-304 Legal Fees$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-322 Postage$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-331 Travel Expenses$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-42000-300 Professional Srvs$187.00-$187.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-425 Bank Service Charges$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-433 Dues and Subscriptions$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-438 Meeting Per Diem$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-439 Clothing Allowance$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-441 Conf. & Schooling$0.00$0.00$0.000.00% E 201-46500-810 Refunds & Reimb.$831.66-$1,352.68$0.000.00% E 201-49390-720 Operating Transfers$0.00-$948.21$0.000.00% E 201-46500-340 Advertising & Printing$0.00-$120.10$0.000.00% Account Descr E$1,018.66-$9,460.73$0.00 $1,018.66-$38,668.97$0.00 10/04/21 12:34 PM CITY OF CENTERVILLE Page 1 *Check Reconciliation© EDA-MIDWESTONE BANK 10350 EDA SEPTEMBER 2021 Account Summary Beginning Balance on9/1/2021$34,369.85 Cleared$33,192.77 + Receipts/Deposits $0.00 Statement$33,192.77 - Payments (Checks and Withdrawals) $1,177.08 Difference$0.00 $33,192.77 Ending Balance as of 9/28/2021 Cash Balance Active201-10350 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND$33,192.77Beginng Balance$34,369.85 + Total Deposits$0.00 Cash Balance $33,192.77 - Checks Written $1,177.08 Check Book Balance $33,192.77 Difference$0.00 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: October 20, 2021 EDA VI.4 TITLE OF ISSUE: Ongoing Programs Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Blue Logo Sign - Inquiry from Kelly's about annual invoice for Blue Logo sign. Commission should review program and reaffirm commitment for year 2 of the program. CenterStage - Report to be provided COVID Grant Opportunities - See attached info on Broadband Grants, DEED Grants, etc. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Update only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Mark Statz From:Samantha Markman <Samantha.Markman@co.anoka.mn.us> Sent:Tuesday, October 12, 2021 4:58 PM To:'achirpich@columbiaheightsmn.gov'; Andrea Worcester; 'bill.petracek@cityoflexingtonmn.org'; Daniel Buchholtz; 'dborglund@ci.anoka.mn.us'; 'dwebster@ci.ham-lake.mn.us'; Elizabeth x. Mursko; 'ethorvig@ci.blaine.mn.us'; 'info@bethelmn.govoffice2.com'; 'j.janish@andovermn.gov'; Jack Davis; 'jeffreympilon@gmail.com'; 'kthunstrom@stfrancismn.org'; 'lstreich@nowthenmn.net'; 'lwickham@ci.oak-grove.mn.us'; Mark Statz; 'mbrown@coonrapidsmn.gov'; 'michael.grochala@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us'; 'pam.olson@linwoodtownship.org'; Patrick Antonen; 'paul.bolin@fridleymn.gov'; 'rnelsen@hilltop.govoffice.com'; 'Ruth Tucker'; 'Sandy Lathrop Linwood '; 'scott.hickok@fridleymn.gov'; 'ssullivan@cityoframsey.com'; 'stephanie.hanson@ci.east-bethel.mn.us' Cc:Rhonda Sivarajah; Karen Skepper Subject:County Broadband Matching Funds - Now Available! Attachments:Final -Broadband grant application (9.29.21).docx; 2021_10_11 FAQs - Broadband Grant Program.docx Caution:Thisemailoriginatedoutsideourorganization;pleaseusecaution. GoodeveningΑ AtƷƚķğǤƭAnokaCountyBoardofCommissionersmeeting,theBoardvotedtorollouttheattachedApplicationand FrequentlyAskedQuestionsrelatedtotheBroadbandFundingallocation.InMay2021,theCountyBoardallocated $3.15MinAmericanRescuePlandollarstosupportlocalbroadbandprojects.Sincethattime,therehavebeenafew clarificationsandopportunitiesexpandedtoeligiblecommunities,pleaseseedetailsbelow. Communitiescanapplyforamaximumof$150,000perprojectin1:1matchingfunds. o ThecitiesmatchcancomefromlocalallocationsofARPAfunds. Communitiesthatdonothaveaneedforbroadbandfundingmaypassaresolutionthattheir$150,000 appropriationbeaddedbackintotheƦƩƚŭƩğƒƭbudgetforadditionalprojectswheresupportisneeded. o Anyexcessdollarsthatarereturnedviaresolutionwillbeeligibleforsecondaryprojectsupto$150,000 matchingfundsonafirstcome/firstservebasis. Allprojects(includinganyusingtheadditionalfunds)willstillneedtobeinfullcompliancewithTreasury guidanceandrequirements. Ifyouhavequestionsabouttheapplicationorwanttolearnmoreaboutforegoingyourfundstosupporttheprojects acrosstheCounty,pleasefeelfreetoreachouttomyselfand/orKarenSkepper,ǞĻķbehappytoassist.Asample resolutionisavailable,shouldyoubeinterested.Pleasecontactustolearnmore! ThanksforallthegreatworkyoudoeachandeverydaytosupportthegreatcommunitiesofAnokaCounty!Weare hopefulthesematchingdollarsarebeneficialtoadvancingthebroadbandconnectivityacrosstheCounty. Haveagreatevening, Samantha SamanthaMarkman|EconomicDevelopmentDirector 21003rdAvenue,Suite700|Anoka,MN55303 (o)763.324.4609|(c)612.358.8925 1 www.anokacountysuccess.org NOTICE:Unlessrestrictedbylaw,emailcorrespondencetoandfromAnokaCountygovernmentofficesmaybepublic datasubjecttotheMinnesotaDataPracticesActand/ormaybedisclosedtothirdparties. 2 ***ThispagewillbeprovidedtotheAnokaCountyBoard andwillbemadepublic.Othersummariesprovidedwill NOTbeusedinlieuofthisform. 2021BroadbandGrantApplication OrganizationSummary City/TownshipName ProjectTitle ContactPerson/Title: Address: Telephone: Email: FundingAmountRequested:$ TotalbudgetforthisprojectMatchingFundsfromothersources ListofPartners&FundingAmountforProject: EstimatedProjectTimeline: ResidentialHouseholdsServed:BusinessesServed: FarmsServed:CommunityInstitutionsServed: Timeline(months)EstimatedStartdateCompletiondate NOTE:Toensureproperreviewtime,allapplicationsmustbesubmittedbyDecember31,2023.All projectsmustbecompletedandfundsdisbursednolaterthanDecember31,2024.Applicationswillbe reviewedonarollingbasisastheyarereceived.Onlycompleteapplicationswillreceiveconsideration. PROJECTDETAILS&APPROACH TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS: TherequiredelementsforanARPABroadbandGrantare: (1) Theapplicationmustproposetoserveanunservedorunderservedarea.ForpurposesofanARPABroadband Grant,anunservedorunderservedhouseholdorbusinessisonethatisnotcurrentlyservedbyawireline connectionthatdeliversareliablebroadbandservicewithaminimumspeedof25Mbpsdownloadand3 Mbpsupload(25/3Mbps). (2) Theapplicationmustproposethat,uponcompletionofconstruction,theprojectwillprovideaservicetothe projectareadesignedtoreliablymeetorexceedasymmetricalspeedof100Mbpsdownloadspeedand100 Mbpsuploadspeed(100/100Mbps).Ininstanceswherea100/100Mbpsserviceisnotpracticable,the applicationmayproposetoprovideaservicedesignedtoreliablymeetorexceeda100Mbpsdownloadspeed andbetween20Mbpsand100Mbpsuploadspeed,andbescalabletoaminimum100/100Mbpsas transmissioncapacityimproves. 1 ProjectLocationSummary WhatisthegeneraldescriptionoftheƦƩƚƆĻĭƷƭboundaries,andwhataretheexpectedmax speedsavailabletotheareauponcompletion?Listaddressesorprovideamaporshapefilewithyourapplication(amap isrecommended). Clickortapheretoentertext. CommunityNeed Describethecommunityneed,howitbenefitsthepeopleworking/livingintheproposedservicearea, andhowareaswillbeprioritized Clickortapheretoentertext. ProjectedOutcomes Describethetechnologyavailabletodayandwhatcurrentuploadanddownloadspeedsare availableintheprojectarea.Whatistheanticipateduploadanddownload speedfortheprojectarea,andwhattypeof technologywillbeusedtoachievethesespeeds(ex:FTTH,cable,DSL,wireless,satellite,etc.)? Clickortapheretoentertext. 2 BUDGETNARRATIVE&WORKSHEET Explainprojectbudget/fundingsourcesincludingleveragedfunds.Pleaselistallfundingsources,specifyingwhatfunds areusedasamatch. Clickortapheretoentertext. Whatistheestimatedpricingtobeofferedtocustomers? Clickortapheretoentertext. Doesyouragencyhaveaproposaltoaddressaffordabilityforlowincomeresidents? NoYes*Ifyes.Pleasedescribebelow Clickortapheretoentertext. PleaseexplaintheƦƩƚǝźķĻƩƭtechnical,managerial,andfinancialabilitytoexecuteandcompletetheproposedproject: Clickortapheretoentertext. 3 4 and Funds amount Federal the not table, will but budget Funds specifically) Other included 25,000 approved be source funded can be and Funds not completion, City will amount Proformas . list project MN budget of for project Funds the (Please in 25,000 State for timeline Funds proposed of Funds termination the duties, for for Co. Source accounted Requested used not Anoka 50,000 DƩğƓƷĻĻƭ provisions the any Anything resources and for. Total outlining used leveraging 100,000 be be: budget. executed will must requirements, private be Total funds will and operational Budgets Engagement reporting local, public contract and entire form. a InstallEquipment Funds Item state, things Material of your LaborMaterial all Service Line Grant, budget Use a PremisePremise federal, COMMITMENT this reimbursement, include for Hardware the SpecificIncludes for NOT ExampleConstructionConstructionFiberElectronicsCustomerCustomerProfessional Selected BUDGET Identifysubstitute*DO PROVIDER Ifprocess ConflictofInterest Asanapplicantrequestingfunding,willanyofyouremployees,agents,consultants,officers,orelectedofficials experiencethefollowingconflictsofinterest: Participateinthedecisionmakingprocessfortheapprovalofthisapplication?(i.e.,anAnokaCountyCommissioneror HRATrustee)NoYes Haveafinancialinterestorreapafinancialbenefitfromthisprogram/activity?NoYes Haveaninterestinanycontract,subcontract,oragreementwithrespecttothisapplicationeitherforthemselvesor thosewithwhomtheyhavefamilyorbusinesstiesduringtheprogramyearandforoneyearthereafter? NoYes *Ifyouselected,ͻǤĻƭͲͼtoanyoftheabove,clearlydescribetheconflictbelow. Clickortapheretoentertext. REQUIREDDOCUMENTATION Thesedocumentsarerequiredtobeattachedtothefinalapplicationsubmission: StateandFederalTaxExemptionDeterminationLetter ListofBoardofDirectors/CouncilorTrustees Ifyouractivityisfunded,thesedocumentsarerequiredpriortoSubRecipientAgreementcompletion: CopyoftheğƦƦƌźĭğƓƷƭpreviousǤĻğƩƭAudit,Management&ComplianceReport Copyof/ƚƓƷƩğĭƷƚƩƭInsuranceCoverageasrequiredintheapplicablecontractΑInsurance.(TheInsurance ExhibitwillbeprovidedafterfundingisallocatedandacontractorisselectedbyAgency.) ApplicantAgencyInformation 501(c)(3)DƚǝƷΉtǒĬƌźĭForProfitFaithBasedOther: Typeofagency: DUNSnumberFederalTaxIDnumber: Annualoperatingbudget: 5 Certification IherebyacknowledgebyapplyingforAnokaCountyBroadbandGrantfunds,thisactivitywillrequirecompliancein thefollowingareas: FEDERALPROVISIONS: TheAnokaCountyBroadbandGrantprograminvolvestheuseoffederalfundsobtainedbytheCountythroughthe AmericanRescuePlanActof2021Λͻ!ƒĻƩźĭğƓRescuetƌğƓͼͲͻ!wt!ͼΜ͵Therefore,theApplicantCity/Township (hereinafterͻ!ŭĻƓĭǤͼΜandanylowertiercontractorsmustagreetocomplywiththeAmericanRescuePlanAct,as amended,aswellastherulesofanyregulatorybodyundertheAmericanRescuePlanAct.Pursuanttoapplicable requirementsunder2C.F.R.§200.326and2C.F.R.,Part200,AppendixII,thebelowAdditionalFederalProvisionsfor BroadbandGrants,attached,applytotheAgencybeingawardedthegrant/contract,aswellasalllowertiercontracts withanycontractorsorsubcontractorswhomayberetainedtoworkontheproject.TheAgencyisresponsibleto includethefederalprovisionsinanyofitscontractsorsubcontractsinvolvingthefederalbroadbandgrantfunds. SEEATTACHEDFEDERALPROVISIONSFORANOKACOUNTYBROADBANDGRANT Icertifythattheinformationcontainedinthisapplicationistrueandcorrectandthatitcontainsno misrepresentations,falsifications,intentionalomissions,orconcealmentofmaterialfactsandthattheinformation givenistrueandcompletetothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief.Ifurthercertifythatnocontractshavebeen awarded,fundscommitted,orconstructionbegunontheproposedprogram,andthatnonewillbepriortoissuance ofaReleaseofFundsbytheProgramAdministrator. SignatureofAuthorizedOfficialNameofAuthorizedOfficial 6 AdditionalFederalProvisionsforBroadbandGrants (FederalFunding) TheAnokaCountyBroadbandGrantprograminvolvestheuseoffederalfundsobtainedbytheCountythrough theAmericanRescuePlanActof2021Λͻ!ƒĻƩźĭğƓRescuetƌğƓͼͲͻ!wt!ͼΜ͵Therefore,theApplicantCity/Township (hereinafterͻ!ŭĻƓĭǤͼΜandanylowertiercontractorsmustagreetocomplywiththeAmericanRescuePlanAct,as amended,aswellastherulesofanyregulatorybodyundertheAmericanRescuePlanAct. Subjecttotheapplicablerequirementsof2C.F.R.§200.326and2C.F.R.,Part200,AppendixII,thebelow AdditionalFederalProvisionsforBroadbandGrantsareattachedandincorporatedinto,andshalltherebyapplyto,the Agencybeingawardedthegrant/contract,aswellasalllowertiercontractswithanycontractorsorsubcontractorswho mayberetainedtoworkontheproject.TheAgencyisresponsibletoincludethefederalprovisionsinanyofits contractsorsubcontracts involvingthefederalbroadbandgrantfunds. A. NOGOVERNMENTOBLIGATIONTOTHIRDPARTIES NoObligationbytheFederalGovernment. (1) TheAgencyandContractoracknowledgeandagreethat,notwithstandinganyconcurrencebytheFederal Governmentinorapprovalofthesolicitationorawardoftheunderlyingcontract,absenttheexpresswritten consentbytheFederalGovernment,theFederalGovernmentisnotapartytothiscontractandshallnotbe subjecttoanyobligationsorliabilitiestotheAgency,Contractor,oranyotherparty(whetherornotapartyto thatcontract)pertainingtoanymatterresultingfromtheunderlyingcontract. (2) TheAgencyagreestoincludetheaboveclauseineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithARPAfederal funding.Itisfurtheragreedthattheclauseshallnotbemodified,excepttoidentifythesubcontractorwhowillbe subjecttoitsprovisions. B. COMPLIANCEWITHFEDERALLAW,REGULATIONS,ANDEXECUTIVEORDERS ThisisanacknowledgementthatARPAfinancialassistancewillbeusedtofundalloraportionoftheabovereferenced contract.Byacceptingthiscontract,theAgencyagreestocomplywithallapplicableFederallaw,regulations,executive orders,U.S.Treasurypolicies,procedures,anddirectives. C. LOBBYING TheLobbyingrequirementsmandatethemaximumflowdownateverycontractingtier,pursuanttoByrdAntiLobbying Amendment,31U.S.C.§1352(b)(5). ByrdAntiLobbyingAmendment,31U.S.C.§1352(asamended) AgenciesandContractorswhoapplyorbidforanawardof$100,000ormoreshallfiletherequiredcertification.Each tiercertifiestothetierabovethatitwillnotandhasnotusedFederalappropriatedfundstopayanypersonor organizationforinfluencingorattemptingtoinfluenceanofficeroremployeeofanyagency,aMemberofCongress, officeroremployeeofCongress,oranemployeeof aMemberofCongressinconnectionwithobtaininganyFederal contract,grant,oranyotherawardcoveredby31U.S.C.§1352.Eachtiershallalsodiscloseanylobbyingwithnon FederalfundsthattakesplaceinconnectionwithobtaininganyFederalaward.Suchdisclosuresareforwardedfromtier totier uptotherecipientwhointurnwillforwardthecertification(s)totheawardingagency. RequiredCertification.Ifapplicable,Agenciesandcontractorsmustsignandsubmittothenonfederalentitythe certificationattachedheretoasanAppendix.(Tobesubmittedwithanybidorofferexceeding$100,000) 7 D. CLEANAIRACTANDWATERPOLLUTIONCONTROLACT CleanAir TheAgencyagreestocomplywithallapplicablestandards,ordersorregulationsissuedpursuanttotheClean AirAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§§7401etseq.TheAgencyagreestoreporteachviolationtothePurchaserand understandsandagreesthatthePurchaserwill,inturn,reporteachviolationasrequiredtoassurenotificationtothe appropriateEPARegionalOffice. Granteesmustincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractexceeding$100,000financedinwholeorinpartwith FederalassistanceprovidedtotheCountyunderARPA. FederalWaterPollutionControlAct TheAgencyandContractoragreetocomplywithallapplicablestandards,orders,orregulationsissuedpursuanttothe FederalWaterPollutionControlAct,asamended,33U.S.C.1251etseq. TheAgencyandContractoragreetoreporteachviolationtothe(nameoftheapplicantenteringintothecontract)and understandsandagreesthatthe(nameoftheapplicantenteringintothecontract)will,inturn,reporteachviolationas requiredtoassurenotificationtotheFederalEmergencyManagementAgency,andtheappropriateEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyRegionalOffice. TheAgencyagreestoincludetheserequirementsineachsubcontractexceeding$150,000financedinwholeorinpart withFederalassistance. E. SUSPENSIONANDDEBARMENT (1) Thiscontractisacoveredtransactionforpurposesof2C.F.R.pt.180and2C.F.R.pt.3000.Assuch,theAgencyis requiredtoverifythatnoneoftheĭƚƓƷƩğĭƷƚƩƭprincipals(definedat2C.F.R.§180.995)oritsaffiliates(definedat 2C.F.R.§180.905)areexcluded(definedat2C.F.R.§180.940)ordisqualified(definedat2C.F.R.§180.935). (2) TheAgencyagreestocomplywiththerequirementsof2C.F.R.pt.180,subpartCand2C.F.R.pt.3000,subpartC whileanofferisvalidandthroughouttheperiodofanycontractthatmayarisefromthisoffer.TheAgency furtheragreestoincludeaprovisionrequiringsuchcomplianceinitslowertiercoveredtransactions. (3) Thiscertificationisamaterialrepresentationoffactrelieduponsubrecipient/contractor.Ifitislaterdetermined thatthecontractordidnotcomplywith2C.F.R.pt.180,subpartCand2C.F.R.pt.3000,subpartC,inadditionto remediesavailabletotheAgency,theFederalGovernmentmaypursueavailableremedies, includingbutnot limitedtosuspensionand/ordebarment. F. PROCUREMENTOFRECOVEREDMATERIALS (1) Intheperformanceofthiscontract,theAgencyanditsContractorsshallmakemaximumuseofproducts containingrecoveredmaterialsthatareEPAdesignateditemsunlesstheproductcannotbeacquired: 1. Competitivelywithinatimeframeprovidingforcompliancewiththecontractperformanceschedule; 2. Meetingcontractperformancerequirements;or 3. Atareasonableprice. (2) Informationaboutthisrequirement,alongwiththelistofEPAdesignateditems,isavailableat9t!ƭ ComprehensiveProcurementGuidelineswebsite,https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensiveprocurement guidelinecpgprogram. 8 (3) TheContractoralsoagreestocomplywithallotherapplicablerequirementsofSection6002oftheSolidWaste DisposalAct. G. DOMESTICPREFERENCESFORPROCUREMENTS (1) Asappropriateandtotheextentconsistentwithfederallaw,including2C.F.R.§200.322,theAgencyand Contractorshould,tothegreatestextentpracticableunderafederalaward,provideapreferenceforthe purchase,acquisition,oruseofgoods,products,ormaterialsproducedintheUnitedStates(includingbutnot limitedtoiron,aluminum,steel,cement,andothermanufacturedproducts).Therequirementsofthissection mustbeincludedinallsubawardsincludingallcontractsandpurchaseordersforworkorproductsunderthis award. (2) Forpurposesofthissection: (a)ͻtƩƚķǒĭĻķintheUnited{ƷğƷĻƭͼmeans,forironandsteelproducts,thatallmanufacturingprocesses,fromthe initialmeltingstagethroughtheapplicationofcoatings,occurredintheUnitedStates. (b)ͻağƓǒŅğĭƷǒƩĻķƦƩƚķǒĭƷƭͼmeansitemsandconstructionmaterialscomposedinwholeorinpartofnon ferrousmetalssuchasaluminum;plasticsandpolymerbasedproductssuchaspolyvinylchloridepipe;aggregates suchasconcrete;glass,includingopticalfiber;andlumber. H. SOCIOECONOMICAFFIRMATIVESTEPS(2C.F.R.§200.321) Intheperformanceofthiscontract,theAgencyandContractormusttakeallnecessaryaffirmativestepstomakesure smallandminoritybusinesses,womenownedenterprises,andlaborsurplusareafirmsareusedwhenpossible(see PDATFieldManualfordefinitions).Affirmativestepsmustincludeatleastthefollowingsixsteps: (3) PlacingqualifiedsmallandminoritybusinessesandǞƚƒĻƓƭbusinessenterpriseson bidding/solicitationlists; (4) AssuringthatsmallandminoritybusinessesandǞƚƒĻƓƭbusinessenterprisesaresolicited whenevertheyarepotentialsources; (5) Dividingtotalrequirements,wheneconomicallyfeasible,intosmallertasksorquantitiestopermit maximumparticipationbysmallandminoritybusinesses,andǞƚƒĻƓƭbusinessenterprises; (6) Establishingdeliveryschedules,wheretherequirementpermits,whichencourageparticipationby smallandminoritybusinesses,andǞƚƒĻƓƭbusinessenterprises; (7) Usingtheservicesandassistance,asappropriate,ofsuchorganizationsastheSmallBusiness AdministrationandtheMinorityBusinessDevelopmentAgencyoftheDepartmentofCommerce; and (8) Requiringallsubcontractors(ifsubcontractsarepermitted)totakethesameaffirmativestepsas listedinnumbers1through5above. I. ACCESSTORECORDS. Thefollowingaccesstorecordsrequirementsapplytothiscontract: (1) TheAgencyandContractoragreetoprovideAnokaCounty,theFEMA(ARPA)Administrator,theComptroller GeneraloftheUnitedStates,oranyoftheirauthorizedrepresentativesaccesstoanybooks,documents,papers, 9 andrecordsoftheContractorwhicharedirectlypertinenttothiscontractforthepurposesofmakingaudits, examinations,excerpts,andtranscriptions. (2) TheAgencyandContractoragreetopermitanyoftheforegoingpartiestoreproducebyanymeanswhatsoever ortocopyexcerptsandtranscriptionsasreasonablyneeded. (3) TheAgencyandContractoragreetoprovidetheFEMA(ARPA)Administrationorhis/herauthorized representativesaccesstoconstructionorotherworksitespertainingtotheworkbeingcompletedunderthe contract. (4) IncompliancewiththeDisasterRecoveryActof2018,theCountyofAnoka,AgencyanditsContractormust acknowledgeandagreethatnolanguageinthiscontractisintendedtoprohibitauditsorinternalreviewsbythe FEMAorARPAAdministratorortheComptrollerGeneraloftheUnitedStates. J. DHSSEAL,LOGO,ANDFLAGS TheAgencyandContractorshallnotusetheDHSseal(s),logos,crests,orreproductionsofflagsorlikenessesofDHS agencyofficialswithoutspecificFEMApreapproval. K. MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES Anymaterialalterations,modificationsorvariationsofthetermsofthisAgreementshallbevalidandenforceableonly whentheyhavebeenreducedtowritingasanamendmentandsignedbytheparties. L. PROGRAMFRAUDANDFALSEORFRAUDULENTSTATEMENTSORRELATEDACTS TheAgencyandContractoracknowledgethat31U.S.C.Chap.38(AdministrativeRemediesforFalseClaimsand Statements)appliestothe/ƚƓƷƩğĭƷƚƩƭactionspertainingtothiscontract. M. CIVILRIGHTSREQUIREMENTS Thefollowingrequirementsapplytoallunderlyingcontracts.TheAgencyandContractoralsoagreetoincludethese requirementsineachsubcontractfinancedinwholeorinpartwithFederalassistance,modifiedonlyifnecessaryto identifytheaffectedparties. NondiscriminationInaccordancewithTitleVIoftheCivilRightsAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§2000d,section303ofthe AgeDiscriminationActof1975,asamended,42U.S.C.§6102,section202oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof 1990,42U.S.C.§12132,theAgencyandContractoragreethatitwillnotdiscriminateagainstanyemployeeorapplicant foremploymentbecauseofrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sex,age,ordisability. AgeInaccordancewithsection4oftheAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,asamended,29 U.S.C.§623,theAgencyandContractoragreetorefrainfromdiscriminationagainstpresentandprospective employeesforreasonofage. DisabilitiesInaccordancewithsection102oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§ 12112,theAgencyandContractoragreethatitwillcomplywiththerequirementsofU.S.EqualEmployment OpportunityCommission,"RegulationstoImplementtheEqualEmploymentProvisionsoftheAmericanswith DisabilitiesAct,"29C.F.R.Part1630,pertainingtoemploymentofpersonswithdisabilities. 10 N. BREACHESANDDISPUTERESOLUTION Disputes DisputesarisingintheperformanceofthisContractwhicharenotresolvedbyagreementofthepartiesshall bedecidedinwritingbytheauthorizedrepresentativeofCountyorAgency.Thisdecisionshallbefinalandconclusive unlesswithinten(10)daysfromthedateofreceiptofitscopy,theContractormailsorotherwisefurnishesawritten appealtotheAgency.Inconnectionwithanysuchappeal,theContractorshallbeaffordedanopportunitytobeheard andtoofferevidenceinsupportofitsposition.Thedecisionofthe!ŭĻƓĭǤƭgoverningbodyshallbebindinguponthe ContractorandtheContractorshallabidebethedecision. PerformanceDuringDispute UnlessotherwisedirectedbyAgency,Contractorshallcontinueperformanceunderthis Contractwhilemattersindisputearebeingresolved. ClaimsforDamages ShouldeitherpartytotheContractsufferinjuryordamagetopersonorpropertybecauseofany actoromissionofthepartyorofanyofhisemployees,agentsorothersforwhoseactsheislegallyliable,aclaimfor damagesthereforshallbemadeinwritingtosuchotherpartywithinareasonabletimeafterthefirstobservanceof suchinjuryofdamage. Remedies Unlessthiscontractprovidesotherwise,allclaims,counterclaims,disputesandothermattersinquestion betweentheAgencyandtheContractorarisingoutoforrelatingtothisagreementoritsbreachwillbedecidedina courtofcompetentjurisdictionwithintheStateofMinnesota,CountyofAnoka. RightsandRemedies ThedutiesandobligationsimposedbytheContractDocumentsandtherightsandremedies availablethereundershallbeinadditiontoandnotalimitationofanyduties,obligations,rightsandremediesotherwise imposedoravailablebylaw.NoactionorfailuretoactbytheAgency,County,itsOfficers,agentsorcontractorsshall constituteawaiverofanyrightordutyaffordedanyofthemundertheContract,norshallanysuchactionorfailureto actconstituteanapprovaloforacquiescenceinanybreachthereunder,exceptasmaybespecificallyagreedinwriting. O. TERMINATION TerminationforConvenience.TheAgencymayterminatethiscontract,inwholeorinpart,atanytimebywrittennotice totheContractorwhenitisintheGovernment'sbestinterest.TheContractorshallbepaiditscosts,includingcontract closeoutcosts,andprofitonworkperformeduptothetimeoftermination.TheContractorshallpromptlysubmitits terminationclaimtoCountytobepaidtheContractor.IftheContractorhasanypropertyinitspossessionbelongingto theCounty,theContractorwillaccountforthesame,anddisposeofitinthemannertheCountydirects. TerminationforCause.IftheContractordoesnotdeliversuppliesinaccordancewiththecontractdeliveryschedule,or, ifthecontractisforservices,theContractorfailstoperforminthemannercalledforinthecontract,oriftheContractor failstocomplywithanyotherprovisionsofthecontract,theAgencymayterminatethiscontractfordefault. Terminationshallbeeffectedbyservinganoticeofterminationonthecontractorsettingforththemannerinwhichthe Contractorisindefault.Thecontractorwillonlybepaidthecontractpriceforsuppliesdeliveredandaccepted,Ifitis laterdeterminedby theAgencythattheContractorhadanexcusablereasonfornotperforming,suchasastrike,fire,or flood,eventswhicharenotthefaultoforarebeyondthecontroloftheContractor,theAgency,aftersettingupanew deliveryofperformanceschedule,mayallowtheContractortocontinuework,ortreattheterminationasatermination forconvenience. OpportunitytoCure.TheAgencyinitssolediscretionmay,inthecaseofaterminationforbreachordefault,allowthe Contractorareasonableperiodoftimenottoexceedten(10)days,inwhichtocurethedefect.Insuchcase,thenotice ofterminationwillstatethetimeperiodinwhichcureispermittedandotherappropriateconditionsIfContractorfails toremedytoAgency'ssatisfactionthebreachordefaultofanyoftheterms,covenants,orconditionsofthisContract 11 withinten(10)daysafterreceiptbyContractorofwrittennoticefromCountysettingforththenatureofsaidbreachor default,CountyshallhavetherighttoterminatetheContractwithoutanyfurtherobligationtoContractor.Anysuch terminationfordefaultshallnotinanywayoperatetoprecludeAgency fromalsopursuingallavailableremediesagainst Contractoranditssuretiesforsaidbreachordefault. P. CONTRACTWORKHOURSANDSAFETYSTANDARDSACT ContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct.TheAgencyHeadshallcauseorrequirethecontractingofficertoinsert thefollowingclausessetforthinparagraphs(1),(2),(3),and(4)ofthissectioninfullinanycontractinanamountin excessof$100,000andsubjecttotheovertimeprovisionsoftheContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct.These clausesshallbeinsertedinadditiontotheclausesrequiredby§5.5(a)or§4.6ofpart4ofthistitle.Asusedinthis paragraph,theterms laborers and mechanics includewatchmenandguards. (1) Overtimerequirements.Nocontractororsubcontractorcontractingforanypartofthecontractworkwhich mayrequireorinvolvetheemploymentoflaborersormechanicsshallrequireorpermitanysuchlaboreror mechanicinanyworkweekinwhichheorsheisemployedonsuchworktoworkinexcessoffortyhoursin suchworkweekunlesssuchlaborerormechanicreceivescompensationataratenotlessthanoneandone halftimesthebasicrateofpayforallhoursworkedinexcessoffortyhoursinsuchworkweek. (2) Violation;liabilityforunpaidwages;liquidateddamages.Intheeventofanyviolationoftheclausesetforth inparagraph(b)(1)ofthissectionthecontractorandanysubcontractorresponsiblethereforshallbeliablefor theunpaidwages.Inaddition,suchcontractorandsubcontractorshallbeliabletotheUnitedStates(inthe caseofworkdoneundercontractfortheDistrictofColumbiaoraterritory,tosuchDistrictortosuch territory),forliquidateddamages.Suchliquidateddamagesshallbecomputedwithrespecttoeachindividual laborerormechanic,includingwatchmenandguards,employedinviolationoftheclausesetforthin paragraph(1)ofthissection,inthesumof$27foreachcalendardayonwhichsuchindividualwasrequired orpermittedtoworkinexcessofthestandardworkweekoffortyhourswithoutpaymentoftheovertime wagesrequiredbytheclausesetforthinparagraph(1)ofthissection. (3) Withholdingforunpaidwagesandliquidateddamages.The(writeinthenameoftheFederalagencyorthe loanorgrantrecipient)shalluponitsownactionoruponwrittenrequestofanauthorizedrepresentativeof theDepartmentofLaborwithholdorcausetobewithheld,fromanymoneyspayableonaccountofwork performedbythecontractororsubcontractorunderanysuchcontractoranyotherFederalcontractwiththe sameprimecontractor,oranyotherfederallyassistedcontractsubjecttotheContractWorkHoursand SafetyStandardsAct,whichisheldbythesameprimecontractor,suchsumsasmaybedeterminedtobe necessarytosatisfyanyliabilitiesofsuchcontractororsubcontractorforunpaidwagesandliquidated damagesasprovidedintheclausesetforthinparagraph(2)ofthissection. (4) Subcontracts.Thecontractororsubcontractorshallinsertinanysubcontractstheclausessetforthin paragraph(1)through(4)ofthissectionandalsoaclauserequiringthesubcontractorstoincludethese clausesinanylowertiersubcontracts.Theprimecontractorshallberesponsibleforcompliancebyany subcontractororlower tiersubcontractorwiththeclausessetforthinparagraphs(1)through(4)ofthis section. 12 Q. EQUALEMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY Thefollowingequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsapplytotheunderlyingcontract: 1) AgeInaccordancewithsection4oftheAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,asamended,29U.S.C.§623, theContractoragreestorefrainfromdiscriminationagainstpresentandprospectiveemployeesforreasonofage. 2) DisabilitiesInaccordancewithsection102oftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§12112, theContractoragreesthatitwillcomplywiththerequirementsofU.S.EqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission, "RegulationstoImplementtheEqualEmploymentProvisionsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,"29C.F.R.Part 1630,pertainingtoemploymentofpersonswithdisabilities. 3) Race,Color,Creed,NationalOrigin,SexInaccordancewithTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsAct,asamended,42U.S.C.§ 2000e,theContractoragreestocomplywithallapplicableequalemploymentopportunityrequirementsofU.S. DepartmentofLabor(U.S.DOL)regulations,"OfficeofFederalContractCompliancePrograms,EqualEmployment Opportunity,DepartmentofLabor,"41C.F.R.Parts60etseq.,(whichimplementExecutiveOrderNo.11246,"Equal EmploymentOpportunity,"asamendedby ExecutiveOrderNo.11375,"AmendingExecutiveOrder11246Relatingto EqualEmploymentOpportunity,"42U.S.C.§2000enote),andwithanyapplicableFederalstatutes,executiveorders, regulations,andFederalpoliciesthatmayinthefutureaffectconstructionactivitiesundertakeninthecourseofthe Project.TheContractoragreestotakeaffirmativeactiontoensurethatapplicantsareemployed,andthatemployees aretreatedduringemployment,withoutregardtotheirrace,color,creed,nationalorigin,sex,orage.Suchaction shallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowing:employment,upgrading,demotionortransfer,recruitmentor recruitmentadvertising,layoffortermination;ratesofpayorotherformsofcompensation;andselectionfor training,includingapprenticeship. R. PROHIBITIONONCERTAINTELECOMMUNICATIONSANDVIDEOSURVEILLANCESERVICESOR EQUIPMENT.(§200.216) (a)Recipientsandsubrecipientsareprohibitedfromobligatingorexpendingloanorgrantfundsto: (1)Procureorobtain; (2)Extendorrenewacontracttoprocureorobtain;or (3)Enterintoacontract(orextendorrenewacontract)toprocureorobtainequipment,services,orsystemsthat usescoveredtelecommunicationsequipmentorservicesasasubstantialoressentialcomponentofanysystem,oras criticaltechnologyaspartofanysystem.AsdescribedinPublicLaw115232,section889,covered telecommunicationsequipmentistelecommunicationsequipmentproducedbyHuaweiTechnologiesCompanyor ZTECorporation(oranysubsidiary oraffiliateofsuchentities). (i)Forthepurposeofpublicsafety,securityofgovernmentfacilities,physicalsecuritysurveillanceofcritical infrastructure,andothernationalsecuritypurposes,videosurveillanceandtelecommunicationsequipment producedbyHyteraCommunicationsCorporation,HangzhouHikvisionDigitalTechnologyCompany,orDahua TechnologyCompany(oranysubsidiaryoraffiliateofsuchentities). (ii)Telecommunicationsorvideosurveillanceservicesprovidedbysuchentitiesorusingsuchequipment. (iii)Telecommunicationsorvideosurveillanceequipmentorservicesproducedorprovidedbyanentitythat theSecretaryofDefense,inconsultationwiththeDirectoroftheNationalIntelligenceortheDirectorofthe 13 FederalBureauofInvestigation,reasonablybelievestobeanentityownedorcontrolledby,orotherwise connectedto,thegovernmentofacoveredforeigncountry. (b)InimplementingtheprohibitionunderPublicLaw115232,section889,subsection(f),paragraph (1),headsofexecutiveagenciesadministeringloan,grant,orsubsidyprogramsshallprioritizeavailablefundingand technicalsupporttoassistaffectedbusinesses,institutionsandorganizationsasisreasonablynecessaryforthose affectedentitiestotransitionfromcoveredcommunicationsequipmentandservices,toprocurereplacement equipmentandservices,andtoensurethatcommunicationsservicetousersandcustomersissustained. S. RIGHTSTOINVENTIONSMADEUNDERACONTRACTORAGREEMENT. IftheFederalawardmeetsthedefinitionof"fundingagreement"under37CFR§401.2(a)andtheCountyorthe Contractorwishestoenterintoacontractwithasmallbusinessfirmornonprofitorganizationregardingthesubstitution ofparties,assignmentorperformanceofexperimental,developmental,orresearchworkunderthat"funding agreement,"theCountyortheContractorshallcomplywiththerequirementsof37CFRPart401,"RightstoInventions MadebyNonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessFirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,ContractsandCooperative Agreements,"andanyimplementingregulationsissuedbytheawardingagency. 14 FrequentlyAskedQuestions:Anoka/ƚǒƓƷǤƭARPABroadbandMatchingGrantprogram Note:TheresponsesbelowtoFrequentlyAskedQuestionsareintendedtoprovideuseful informationtoCitiesandtownshipsconsideringwhethertoapplyforanARPABroadband MatchingGrantthroughAnokaCounty.Thisdocumentmaybeupdatedand/orsupplemented fromtimetotimeasadditionalguidanceontheprogramisreceived. TABLEOFCONTENTS A. AbouttheAmericanRescuePlanAct(ARPA) B. Applications/ProjectTimeline C. GrantEligibility D. Budget/Compliance E. RecordkeepingandReporting F. Miscellaneous G. AdditionalResourcesandInformation A.ABOUTARPA 1.WhatistheARPABroadbandMatchingGrantProgram? OnMarch11,2021,PresidentBidensignedtheAmericanRescuePlanAct.Thislegislation providesfundstorespondtothepublichealthandeconomicimpactsoftheCOVID19 pandemic.ThelegislationcreatedtheCoronavirusStateFiscalRecoveryFund.ThisFund makesfundsavailableforseveraleligibleuses,includinginvestmentinbroadband infrastructure. AnokaCountyreceivedfederalARPAfundsallocatedforCountygovernments.TheBoardof Commissionershasallocated$3,150,000tocitiesandtownshipstousewithalocalmatchfor broadbandexpansion.Applicantsmayrequestmatchinggrantsupto$150,000per city/township. 2.Whatisthestatusofthefederalinterimfinalruleimplementingthisprogram? TheU.S.DepartmentofTreasuryhasreleasedanInterimFinalRule(IRF)toimplementthe provisionsoftheCoronavirusStateandLocalFiscalRecoveryFunds.TreasurywilladoptaFinal RulefinalizingtheInterimFinalRuleafterreviewingthesubmittedcommentsfromJuly16, 2021.Ifnecessary,theBoardofCommissionersordesignatedstaffwillcommunicatewithgrant recipientsandamendthegrantagreementtocomplywiththerequirementsoftheFinalRule. B.APPLICATIONS/PROJECTTIMELINE 3.WhatistheduedateforARPABroadbandGrantapplications?Wherearethe applicationinstructionsposted? ApplicationsandC!vƭwillbesenttoeachcity/township.ARPABroadbandGrant applicationsareduenolaterthan December31,2023,at4:00pm(CDT).Applicationsmaybe transmittedbyemailattachmentorregularmailtothecounty.Thumbdrivesareacceptable 1 foradditionaldocumentsandshouldbesubmittedconcurrentlywiththeapplication.If additionalformatsoftheapplicationareneeded,pleasecontactKarenSkepper,Directorof Community&GovernmentRelations,karen.skepper@co.anoka.mn.usor7633244603. Applicationswillbereviewedbythecountyonarollingbasisoncereceived. 4.WhatistheallowablestartdateforincurredcostscoveredbyCoronavirusStateand LocalFiscalRecoveryFunds? RecipientsmayuseCoronavirusStateandLocalFiscalRecoveryFundstocoverlimitedcosts incurredforeligibleprojectsonorafterMarch3,2021.Thelimitedcostsareonlypre engineering,purchaseofmaterials,andcommunityengagement.Constructionthatthe applicantexpectstobereimbursedforshouldhappenaftertheimplementationofthefinal rule,whichisexpectedinthefallof2021.AnokaCountyisnotresponsibleforreimbursement ofanyexpensesintheeventthegrantisnotfunded. C.GRANTELIGIBILITY 5.WhomayapplyforanARPABroadbandMatchingGrant? AnyAnokaCountycityortownshipiseligibletoapply.Underthestatebroadbandexpansion grantprogram(BordertoBorder),apoliticalsubdivisionmustpartnerwithaprivateentityto beeligible;however,thatisnotarequirementtoreceiveanARPABroadbandMatchingGrant. However,suchanapplicantwouldhavetomeettheexistingstaterulesforprovidinga broadbandserviceinthestate,andwouldhavetoadvanceacredibleproposaltobuildand operateabroadbandnetwork. 6.WhataretherequiredeligibilityelementsofanARPABroadbandMatchingGrant application? TheInterimFinalRulecreatestworequiredelementsfortheARPAbroadbandgrantprogram thatmustbesatisfiedbyeveryARPAgrantapplication.Anapplicationthatdoesnotsatisfythe requiredelementsisnoteligibletoreceiveanARPAbroadbandGrant. ThetechnicalrequirementsforanARPABroadbandGrantare: a.Theapplicationmustproposetoserveanunservedorunderservedarea.Forpurposesofan ARPABroadbandGrant,anunservedorunderservedhouseholdorbusinessisonethatisnot currentlyservedbyawirelineconnectionthatdeliversareliablebroadbandservicewith aminimumspeedof25Mbpsdownloadand3Mbpsupload(25/3Mbps). b.Theapplicationmustproposethat,uponcompletionofconstruction,theprojectwill provideaservicetotheprojectareadesignedtoreliablymeetorexceedasymmetrical speedof100Mbpsdownloadspeedand100Mbpsuploadspeed(100/100Mbps).In instanceswherea100/100Mbpsserviceisnotpracticable,theapplicationmaypropose toprovideaservicedesignedtoreliablymeetorexceeda100Mbpsdownloadspeed andbetween20Mbpsand100Mbpsuploadspeed,andbescalabletoaminimum 100/100Mbpsastransmissioncapacityimproves. 2 7.Howisanunservedorunderservedareadetermined? Thedefinitionofserved/unservedlocationfocusesonwhetherthereisan existingreliable service.Areliable25/3Mbpsservicemustbeabletomeetallreasonablecustomerdemand forserviceinallbutthemostextraordinaryoperatingcircumstances.Ifitdoesnot,itmaybe consideredanunservedorunderservedareaforpurposesofthefederalgrant. Locationsmaybeconsideredonacasebycasebasis.TheARPABroadbandMatchingGrant programhasnominimumprojectsize.However,theevaluationofapplicationsmayfavorlarger projectsthatprovideahighqualitybroadbandservicetoalargernumberofhouseholds. Unservedorunderservedhouseholdsorbusinessesneednotbetheonlyhouseholdsor businessesintheserviceareareceivingfunds.\[SeeTreasuryFAQs6.24.21at6.9\] Applicationswillbereviewedbyacountystaffedevaluationcommitteeforeligibility.An applicantmustsubmitinformationinitsresponsethatdemonstratesthatitmeetstheeligibility requirements. 8.Canaportionofalargerprojectbeconsidereda"project"forwhichmatchinggrantfunds mayberequested?Inthatsituation,ifallowed,wouldthefinancialfeasibilityofcompleting theentireprojectbewhatisreviewed? Onlyareasqualifyingasunserved,orunderservedareeligibleforgrantfunding.However,an applicantmaychoosetopresentinformationonalargerprojectareatodemonstratecontext andsustainabilityoftheproposal.TheARPABroadbandMatchingGrantprogramhasno minimumprojectsize.Theprojectmaybeassmallasonehouseoronebusinessifitqualifies asanunservedorunderservedarea.Forexample,anapplicationcouldrequestgrantfundsfor asmallprojectintendedtoaddressaserviceanomalyinanurbanorsuburbanareathata providerhasnotbeenabletoaddresstodateduetocost.Also,ifaCityŷğƭƓƷusedallthe grantfundsforitsfirstproject,itmayapplyforasecondprojectsolongasthetotalfederal grantdoesnotexceedthe$150,000,asa1:1matchwithotherCityfunds. Intheeventoneofthecities/townshipsdonotintendtouseAnoka/ƚǒƓƷǤƭARPABroadband MatchingGrantProgram,thecitycouncilmaypassaresolutionofferingthefundstobe reallocatedtoanotherAnokaCountymunicipality.Reallocatedfundswillbeavailabletoother AnokaCountyCommunitiesonafirstcomefirstservebasis.Thecommunityrequestingthe reallocatedfundsmustbeabletomeetthe1:1matchrequirementandexpendallfundswithin theestablishedtimeframe. D.BUDGET/COMPLIANCE 3 9.Isthereanawardceiling? Yes.Thegrantawardceilingis$150,000percity/township,witha1:1matchfromthe recipient.Asstatedabove,ifthereareunusedfunds,reallocationmaytakeplaceresultingin thepossibilityofacommunityreceivingmorethan$150,000.Matchrequirementsremainat 1:1andallfundsmustbespentbyDecember31,2023.AnokaCountyhasatotalof$3,150,000 ofavailablegrantfunds. TheCountywillreimburseeligibleexpensesuptothelimitofthegrantaward,andthebalance oftheprojectwillneedtobepaidbytheapplicantregardlessofthesourceofmatchingfunds. 10.Mayrecipientsusefundsforpreprojectdevelopmentforeligiblebroadbandprojects? Yes,aslongasthecostsareincurredonorafterMarch3,2021.Preprojectdevelopmentuses andcostsforbroadbandprojectsshouldbetiedtoaneligiblebroadbandprojectorreasonably expectedtoleadtosuchaproject.Forexample,preprojectcostsassociatedwithplanningand engineeringforaneligiblebroadbandinfrastructurebuildoutisconsideredaneligibleuseof funds,aswellastechnicalassistanceandevaluationsthatwouldreasonablybeexpectedto leadtocommencementofaneligibleproject(e.g.,broadbandmappingforthepurposesof findinganeligibleareaforinvestment). 11.Isthereaminimumormaximumpercentthebudgetcanbeoffattheendofthe project? Iftheprojectisunderbudget,thegrantreimbursementwillbelimitedtoactualcostsanda grantagreementamendmentwillnotberequired.Forallotherprojects,agrantagreement amendmentmayberequiredtocorrectoralignthebudgetifactualexpensesdeviatefromthe Countyapprovedbudgetbymorethan10%ofthetotalprojectcost.Nofundsinexcessofthe $150,000grantpercity/townshipmaybeawardedregardlessofactualexpenses. 12.Wouldthisgrantcoverprovidingmonthlyinternetservicefees? ThisgrantwouldnotcoverpayingforacurrentƭǒĬƭĭƩźĬĻƩƭinternetservice. 13.Wouldthecostsincurredbyabroadbandprovidertomaintainthenewinfrastructurebe consideredaneligiblecashmatch,especiallyifthecostswereensuedduringthegrant period? Thepurposeofthegrantprogramistoassistinthecostsofdeployingthemiddlemileorlast milenetwork.Ongoingmaintenancecostswouldnotbeeligiblecostsunderthegrantprogram. 14.Isthereanyspecificcompetitiveprocesswemustusewhencontractingservicesor workrelatedtoourbroadbandproject,orareweabletofollowourinternal ProcurementPolicy/PurchasingPolicy? Yes.TheCoronavirusStateandLocalFiscalRecoveryFundsInterimFinalRuleindicatesthe fundswillbesubjecttothefederalUniformGuidance(2C.F.R.Part200),whichisthegeneral guidancethatthemajorityoffederalawardsaresubjectto.Thoserequirementsarealso 4 includedintheSubrecipientAgreementforthoseentitiesawardedgrants.Thefederal guidanceincludesspecificprocurementrequirements.IftheğƦƦƌźĭğƓƷƭpurchasingpoliciesfor federalfundingareincompliancewiththeserequirements,youmayfollowthem. E.RECORDKEEPINGANDREPORTING 15.Whatrecordsmustbekeptbygovernmentsreceivingfunds? FinancialrecordsandsupportingdocumentsrelatedtotheawardofARPAgrantfundsmustbe retainedforaperiodoffiveyearsafterallfundshavebeenexpendedorreturnedtothe County/Treasury,whicheverislater. 16.Whatreportingwillberequired,andwhenwillthefirstreportbedue? AllgrantrecipientsshouldexpecttheĭƚǒƓƷǤƭSubrecipientAgreementwillimposea requirementonindividualgrantrecipientsfortimelyreportsontheuseofARPAfundsandthe progressonARPAfundedconstructionprojectsthroughouttheperformanceperiodandupon projectcompletion.Thetimingandfrequencyofthereportingwillbecommunicatedtogrant recipientsatalaterdate.Reportingrequirementsmaychangeovertimeandvarybyproject. 17.WhatprovisionsoftheUniformGuidanceforgrantsapplytothesefunds?Willthe SingleAuditrequirementsapply? MostoftheprovisionsoftheUniformGuidance(2C.F.R.Part200)applytothisprogram, includingtheCostPrinciplesandSingleAuditActrequirements.However,Treasurymayspecify inlaterguidancewhichprovisionsdonotapply,ifany.Furtherquestionsregardingthose requirementsmaybeaddressedwhentheSubrecipientAgreementsarepreparedforsignature. F.MISCELLANEOUS 18.DoapplicantsneedtoconsiderStateHistoricPreservationAct(SHPA)orenvironmental reviewsinpreparingtheirapplications? ApplicantsareresponsibleforaddressingSHPAaswellasstate/localenvironmental requirements.However,federalNEPArequirementsdonotapplytotheARPAbroadband grants. 19.Ifwehaveanexistingcableortelephonecompanyinourprojectareathatdoesnot currentlyofferbroadbandservice,sothattheyarenotincludedonthemaporonthelistof broadbandproviderswithinthecounty,shouldwecontactthemtoseeiftheyhaveplansto deploybroadbandserviceinourprojectarea? Yes,youshould.Generallythewiredbroadbandoptionsinalocationaretheincumbent telephonecompanyand/orthecablecompany.So,whiletheymaynotcurrentlyoffer broadbandservice,itispossibletheyhaveplanstoupgradetheirfacilitiestodoso,andthat informationshouldbeconsideredbythepotentialapplicant. 5 G.ADDITIONALRESOURCESANDINFORMATION *AnokaCountyARPABroadbandMatchingGrantApplication:contactKarenSkepperat karen.skepper@co.aoka.mn.usor7633244603 *AmericanRescuePlanAct,PublicLaw1172,March11,2021(ARPA) *ARPA,SubtitleMofTitleIXofPublicLaw1172,amendingTitleVIoftheSocialSecurityAct(42 U.S.C.§801etseq.) *DepartmentoftheTreasury31CFRPart35CoronavirusStateandLocalFiscalRecoveryFunds InterimFinalRule:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR20210517/pdf/202110283.pdf *FederalUniformGuidance:2C.F.R.Part200(seeAppendixII) *CoronavirusStateandLocalFiscalRecoveryFundsFAQs(asofJuly19,2021): https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRPFAQ.pdf StateHistoricPreservationOffice(SHPO) ContactSHPOforinformationonreviewspriortoconstructionforpossibledisturbancesof historic,archaeologicalsites.There'salsoinformationsuchashiringanarchaeologisttodoan archaeologicalassessmentoftheproject,especiallythosethataregoingthroughmultiple townships/counties.Thiswouldincludearecordssearchforexistingarchaeologicalsites, recommendationsforsurveyingareasalongtheroute(ifany)andrecommendationson avoidingthesitesthathavebeenidentified"historic."Formoreinformation,contactSHPO's ReviewandComplianceSpecialistKellyGraggJohnson,6512593455. ReviewforNaturalHeritageSiteProximity NaturalHeritageSitesmightincluderareplantspecies,animals,andprotectedareas,for example.Fornaturalheritagesites,checkwiththeMinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources (DNR)forpossibleproximitytorarenatural/plant/speciesareas. SeeDNREnvironmentalReviewresourcesandNaturalHeritageInfoSystemat https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/ereview/index.html 6 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: October 20, 2021 EDA VIII.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Holiday Decorations BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Among the EDA's budget items is the purchase of some holiday decorations for the Main Street streetscaping. Our Public Works Director has provided some information on potential items which could be used. Please see the attached information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: $1,200 - EDA General Fund REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the purchase of holiday decorations as presented in the attached materials. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Mark Statz From:Paul Palzer Sent:Monday, September 27, 2021 11:09 AM To:Mark Statz Subject:Wreaths for downtown light poles Attachments:0946_001.pdf HelloMarkIfoundtheseЋЍͼpluginwreathsforthedowntownlights.Afterinvestigatingthealternatinglightswith thebannerlocations,themiddleblockareainfrontoftheschoolpropertydoesnothavethestreetlightilluminatedon thepoleswiththebanners.TheblocktotheEastandWestarelaminatedonthepoleswiththebanners.Theoutletof thepolesonlyareenergizedwhenthelightison.Isuggestputtingweatheronthebacksideofthepoleswithbanner illuminatedandonthestreetsideinthecenterblockareainfrontoftheschool&KellysKorner.Thiswouldbe24 wreathstotalsoPurchasing25wouldbearound$1,200.00costwithziptiestofastenthewreaths. 1 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: October 20, 2021 EDA VIII.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Continuation of Blue Logo Sign Program BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: While the commission has informally discussed the continuation of the Blue Logo Sign program, staff is suggesting a formal re-commitment. The commission should be specific about the length of the extension and cost participation amount. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: $1080/renewing participant for one year at 75% cost participation REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the extension of the Blue Logo Sign Program through ___________, 202_, at an EDA participation of __% of the costs. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: AyeNay ____ Other (specify) ____________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ _____ _______________________________________________________________ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular