HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4788 RESOLUTION NO. 4 7 8 8
A RESOLUTION OF TME'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WA$HINGTON, �4UTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROFRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY TWO THOUSAND AND SIX
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS . ($62,650), AND '
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY _CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND THE CITY OF
AUBURN TO • ACCEPT SAID FUNDS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2012-2013 'COORDINATED
PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, King County and the City of Auburn have adopted the King
County Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes recycling and waste
reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, in order to help meet these goals, the Department of
Ecology with King County'Solid Waste DiVision has esfablished a multi-phased
waste reduction and recycling grant program for the suburban cities; and
WHEREAS, this program provides funding to further the development of
local waste reduction and recycling forAubum businesses and residents; and
WHEREAS, the Au6um City Council of the City of Aubum must adopt
and approve all appropriations by Ordinance pursuaM to Chapter 35A.33 RCW;
and
Resolution No. 4788
December 30, 2011
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN„WASHINGTON, IN A
REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section L Pursuant to Chapter 35A.33 RCW, the City hereby approves
the expenditure and appropriafion of a total amount of SIXTY TWO
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($62,650) which constitutes.
reimbursement of funds #or implementing the 2012-2013 Coordinated
Prevention Grant Program.
Section 2. The Mayor and Ciry Clerk of the City of Aubum are
authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Ecology
for the reimbursement of said funds. A copy of said Agreement is attached
hereto and designated Grant No.: G1200277 and is incorporated by reference
herein.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry ouf directions of the
legislation.
Section 4. This Resolution shail be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Resolution No. 4788
December 30, 2011
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Dated and Signed this_�day of _ , 2012.
CITY OF AUBURN
ETER . L IS
MAYOR
ATfEST:
/��C�.� �-�`-�'-d`�.
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clertc
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/ �_
Daniel B. Heid,
City Attomey
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December 30, 2011
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• COORDINATED PREVENTION GRANT AGREEMENT FEB p 3 ?��Z
BETWEEN THE �E��F ECbLO,r`.�y
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY C'�OFA(JBURN
�T�E C�C�RKS OFFICE
CITY OF AUBURN �AR 19 2012
Grant Na: G1200277
This is a binding ageement entered into by and between the state of Washington Department of Ecolo�,
hereinafter referred to as ECOLOGY or DEPARTMENT,and the Ciry of Auburn,hereinafter referred to
as the RECIPIENT,to carry out the activities described herein.
JURISDICTION: CityafAuburn
MAILING;ADDRESS: 25 West Main Street
CITY,STATE,ZIP: Auburn WA 98001-4998
RECIPIENT GRANT COORDINATOR: Joan Nelson
TELEPHONE: 253-931-5103
FAX: 253-876-1900
. E-MAIL: jenelson aQauburnwagov
REC[PIENT BILLING/INVOICE COORDINATOR: L.inda Owens
T'ELEPHONE: 253-93 I-3003
FAX: 253-87&1900 .
E-MAIL: LRainsLauburnwe:gov
ECOLOGY GRANT OFFICER: Diana Wadley
TELEPHONE: 425-649J056
FAX: 425-649-7193�
E-MAIL: DianaWadleyQecy.wa.gov
FUNDING SOURCE Local Toxics Control Account
MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE COST $83,533.33
STATE GRANT SHARE $62,650
� �LOCALSHARE $20,883,33 .
� STATE MAXIMUM GRANT�PERCENT 75%
FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NO. 91-6001228 �
EFFECT[VE DATE OF Tf�AGREEMENT 01-01-2012
EXPIRATION DATE OF TIiE AGREEIvIENT 06-30-2013
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PART 1: SCOPE OF WORK
The task(s)set forth below summariu the RECIP�NT'S activities to be perfortned under this agreement.
Costs are limited to ffiose approved by ECOLOGY as outlined in the current scope of work and budget.
The RECII'�NT must complete all deliverables by the expirazion date of tivs agreement,including
� 'delivery of purchases,�mless'otherwisestated in the scope of work or approved by ECOLOGY in wriring.
Note: The term"task"as used in tivs agreement is interchangeable with the term"p�oject"as tised on the
online Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse and"elemenY'as used on payment reguest forms.
The"Maximum Eligible CosY'is the maximum amount of eligible cosu incurred by a RECIPIENT that
ECOLOGY can reimburse at a rate of 75 percent under this grant.
The RECIPIENT shall identify the work plan and,acfiviues by"Quarter." A quarter is defined by
calendaz yearand begins with the first three months of tt�e grant period. The RECIPIENT may negotiate
ctianges to the work plan with the ECOLOGY graM officer. ECOLOGY shall document mutualiy agreed
changes to the plan in writing.
CATEGORY:Organics
1. TASK 17TLE: Home Compost and Worm Bin Dishibution with Education
Maximum Eligible Task Cost $4,450
Task Description: 1'he RECIPIENT will use grant funding to subsidize wholesale
purchase and distribudon of residential on-site wmposting containers.The pgrchase will
include:two containers designed specifipally for outdoor yard debris composting,one for indoor
or outdoor worm composting,and a container designed to accumulate interior compostable
materials for home composting.The mix of available containers may change based on
wholesale pricing,alternarives,and availability.The RECIPIENT plans to use local retailers to
distribute these containers. The RECIPIENT will make the opportunity to participate available
to all retailers,and will inform them of this(within reason).
The RECIPIENT will also develop(or update as needed)and distribute educational materials to
foster awareness about best practices for residential composting.The RECIl'�NT will provide
dii�ect assistance to residents in setting up or troubleshooting their compost efforts.The
RECIPIENT will survey purchasecs to gather anecdotal data on this task's utility and potential
ways to improve it.Task will include these componerts:promotion,printing,mailing serviees;
postage,graphics,staff or consultam time for organizing and performing outreach,and
puichasing and distribution of compost bins.Revenue received from the sale of bins.will be
credited back to the gant.
Goal Statement: Through Uus task,more residents will realize the benefits of on-site
composting,such as reduction in transportation costs&emissions while providing usefiil soil
amendmenu. Providing timely up-to-date advice to practitioners will also increase ffieir
awazeness and expertise.
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Oatcome Ststement: Over the 18-month grant period,the RECIPIENT expecu sales of 250
uniu.The RECIPIENT estimates ongoing diversion of an estimated 250 cubic yazds per year
from this task
Work Plan,DeGverables aud Activities Timeline:
Quarter Activity
Q 1 Notify all retailers with potential to carry such producu of this
progam and their potential to participatc. Acquire and distribute
corrtainers as needed. Develop or continue promotion as needed.
Q2 Acquire and distribute containecs as needed(ongoinp�.Develop
or cominue promotion as needed(ongoing).
Q3 Ongoing
Q4 Ongoing
QS Ongoing,survey purchazers of bin utility
Q6 Ongoing
Met6od ot Evaluation: 7'he RECIPIENT will track ttie number and type of containers
distributed,number and type of educational materials distributed,and survey purchasers to
detecmine utility and on-site use levels(anecdotal self-reported information). Tons of organics
diverted will be estimated using an average of waste placed in such bin types mulriplied by the
number of bins sold.
CATEGORY: Waste ReducGon/Recycling
2. TASK 1TTLE: Residentia!Education and Outreach
Maaimum EGgible Task Cost: $21,01333
Task Description: The RECIPIENT will use different forms of inedia and promotional
items throughout the gant to p;omote waste reduction and recycling pro�ams ro residents.
Efforts may include,but are not limited So:producirig aiid_mailing a newsletter to all single-
family residents that inc(bdes iv8ste prevention and reoycling information,and hiring a
consultant to give waste reduction arid recycling presentations at various community events.
Promotion specifically targeted to;increasing the volnme of offsite-composting of organics is
not eligible during thi§ganYCyele. .However,materials or progams addressing contamination
in food and yard waste carts is eligible.
The RECIPIENT is advised to contact its Ecobp,�v grant officer for prior approval of
promotional giveaway items. See page D-5 of the 2012-2013 CPG Guidelines for fwther
information.
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If the RECIPIENT utilizes retailecs for distribution(subsidi7ed sales)of items such as the
reusable shopping bags,the opportuniry must be made available for all retailers.
Goal Statemeut: The goal of Uris task is to increase Imowledge and practice of waste
reduction and recyding among City of Aubum residents by developing new programs and
bringng awareness to existing progams.
Outcome Statement: The RECPIENT will increase the residertial diversion rate in iu Allied
Waste Servicesarea from 39.77%to 41%and the residentialdiversion rate in our Waste
Management area will increase from 68.51%to 71%. The RECIPIENT will wnduct
inspections of residential recycling before and after outreach efforts to determine whether
contaminazion was reduced.
Furthermore,the RECIPIENT estimates the following outcomes during the 18-month grant
period:
Recycling/Reuse:4,750 total tons
Residential Contacts: Approximately 17,500 households
Residential Contacts: 3,000—5,000 households
Work Plan,DeGverables and Activities Time6ne:
Qaarter Activity
Ql Write service contract&hire consultant;Program,&everrt
planning-including a Sustainable Movie Niglit. Create&mail
ouueach/eddcation(17,500)newsletters/informatioual pieees.
Q2 Promote events/programs,conduct outreach
Q3 Ongoing
Q4 Ongoing,plus conduct evaluation and write summary of yeaz's
accomplishments
QS Promote events/programs,conduct outreach
Q6 Ongoing,plus conduct evaluation and write summary for end of
grart
Met6od of Evaluation:The RECIPIENT will evaluate this task by using the tormage reports
from the solid waste haulers,examining the amount of contamination before and atter the
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outreach,and tracking the number of participaMS or anendees at evecits,arid ndinber of
materials distritiuted at presentations and events.
3. TASK 1TTLE: Community Yazd Sale
Maaimam Etigible Task Cost: $22,940
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Task Description: _ The RECIPIENT will promote waste reduction,reuse,and recycling by
sponsoring a three-day giry-wide yazd sale for all single-family residems. Activities include
promotion of the event and distribution of yazd sale kiu.to registered participants.
Goal Statement: The goal of tivs task is to encourage residenu,to reduce their waste by
reusing items.
Outcome Statement The RECIPIENT will have at least 200 households participate in the
community yazd sale: The sale will divert an estimated 5 tons of reusable items from the
landfill.
Work Plan,Deliverables ead Activities Timeline:
QuaKer Activity
Ql Create.&mail 17,500 promotional registration postcazds;print
, registration forms;createb promotional ads;create,print&mail
200 yard sale kiu.
Q2 Create 4 sale ads to promote event;create&print 200 sale
' map/address flyers. Collect surveys from par[ic'ipants after the
yard sale.
Q3 None.
Q4 None.
QS Create&mail 17,500 promotional registrazion postcards;print
regisharion forms;create 6 promotional ads;create,print&mail
200 yazd sale kits.
Q6 Create 4 sale ads io promote event;create&print 200 sale
map/address flyers...Collect surveys from participants after the
yard sale.
Methad of Evalaation:The RE6Il'IENT will record the number of"Yard Sale Kits"
distributed.A survey will.be conducted to determine the number of items sold or given away,
fromwhich the tonnage diverted will be estimated.
4. TASK 17TI.E: School Fducation and Outreach
Maaimum Eligible Task Cost: $19,740
Task Description: The RECIPIENT,in conjunction with a consultant,will continue its
school recycling and waste"prevention campaign directed at the Auburn School District(ASD)
studerts. City staff and a consultant will coordinate with the Auburn School District's Resource
Conservation Manager to conduct school waste sudits,recycle progam tune-ups,staff
trainings,reduction and recycling classroom presentations,and to promote King CouMy School
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Programs and Washington Green Schools. The"Powerful Choices"materials will be presented
to middle school students in ASD.
Waste reduc6on and recycling education and outreach will be offered through multiple methods
which may include,but are nar limited to: classroom presentations,on-site visits and training
informational hand-outs,and promotional items. Note: promorional items(giyeaways)must
have Ecology grant officer approval before purchase. (See page D-5 in the2012-2013 CPG'
Guidelines.)
Goal Statement: The goal of Uvs task is to increase waste reduotion and recycling
awareness among Aubum's elementary and middle school studerts,resulting in more positive
waste management behaviors both at home and school.
Outcome Statement Over the 18-month�ant period,the RECIPIENT will give 50
elementary classroom presentafions,50 eighth grade middle school(science)classroom
presentations and promote other local environmental programs and presentations:.
Recyeling/Reuse: 1,325 total tons
Business Partieiparrts:(#of schools): 19 schobls
Residenfial Participants: 1,500 elementary school students, 1,300 middle school stiidents.
Work Plan,DeGverebles and Activities TimeGne:
Ql Update Aubum School Distrid(ASD)student co�mt database
and recycling programs spreadsheet with ASD Resource
Conservation Manager; Write service cotmact&hire
consuliant; Meet with RCM and Consultant to plan 2012
outreach; Design and develop or update recycling&waste
reduction information&presertazions; Promote&deliVer-
recycling&waste reduction information and presentarions.
Q2 Continue to promote&deliver recycling&waste reduotion
information and presentations;Evaluate&write Summary.
Q3 Meet with RCM and Consultant—Outreach planning for 2012-
' 2013;Update recycling&waste reduction infomiation&
presentations;Promote&deliver recycling information,
classroom presentations and progam tune-ups.
Q4 Promote&deliver recycling information,classroom
presentations and program tune-ups; Evaluate&write Summary:
QS Promote&deliver recycling information,dassroom
presentarions and program tune-ups; Pivchase(1)alassroom
displays/materials,(1,000)activity books.
Q6 Promote&deliver recycling information,classroom
presentarions and progam tune-ups�Meet with ASD RCM&
Consultant for progam evaluation; Evaluate:&write Symmary.
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Met6od of Evaluation:T'he RECIPIENT will evaluaxe tlps task by the number of studenu
reached through classroom presentations. The RECIPIENT will survey the studerrts before and
after the presentations to defa1mii�e the effectiveness of the presentarions. Ttie RECII'IENT
will work with the ASD Resource Conservation Manager to vack the tons recycled az each
school.
5. TASK 7TTLE: Public Place and Event Recycling Bins and Outreach
Maximum Eiigible Task Cost $15,390
Task Description: The RECIPIENT will continue to provide recycling opportunities for the
public and employees at all City sponsored events and City parks,and event recyciing
education through the City Temporary Permit prceess> Gran6 funds will be used to conrinue
adding recyding containers and sypplies for use at evenu,parks,and in the downtown area. .
Task components include stafftime for researching,installing,maintaining,and servicing
containers,purchase of recycling wntainers,as well as paint;deaals,and other related start-up
materials. Note: the RECIPIENT is expected to provide the liner bags for permanent bins az its
own expense. After initial start-up,the RECIPIENT is also expected to maintain the bins ai its
own expense.
Goal Statement: The goal.is to increase recycling in public areas and the amow�t of
recyclables diverted from landfills.
Ontcome Statement: Over the 18-month gant period,the RECIPIENT expects to increase
public place recycling diversion by'S%,from 12%(2,90032-gallon bags)to 17%(4,160 32-
gallon 6ags),based on garbage collection of 24,462 bags.
Work Plan,Deliverables and Activities Timeline:
Quarter Activity
Ql Update container inventory database;design media campaign.
Q2 Order:(-23)containers/liners/lids,(-27)sigiage,(-100)labels,
(-36)locks;Promo4e program information—(newspaper ad).
Q3 Continue to promote program information.
Q4 Con6nue to promoteprogram information;evaluaze collection
' and pmgrams;write siunmary for 2012.
QS Update containerinventory database;Cominue to promote
program informatiori.
Q6 Continue to promote progiam information—(newspaper ad);
evaluate collection and program,write final summary.
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Method of Evaluation:The RECIPIENT will report the number of additional recycling
collection containers p�vchased and installed,anecdotal community usage of public area
recycling containers,percentage of recycling diverted from the landfill through recycling,and
the estimated tonnage of additional recyclable materials collected as a result of this task.
PART 2: BUDGET
TASK Maximum EGgible Cost
Category: Orgsnics $4,450
l. Home Compost and Worm Bin Distribution with $4>450
Education
Category:Waste Rednction aud Recycling $79,08333
2.Residernial Education and Outreach $21,01333
3.Community Yazd Sale $22,940
4.School Fducation and Outreach $ 19,740
5.Public Place and Event Recycling Bins and Outreach $ 15,390
TOTAL MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE COST $83,533.33
STATE SHARE(75%) $62,650
LOCAL CASH MATCH(25%) $20,883.33
PART 3: BUDGET CONDTI'IONS
A. ECOLOGY requires the RECIPIENT to provide a mazch of 25 percent of the maximum eligible wst
with cash or interlocal cosu. Interlocal costs aze the only type of in-ldnd contributions the
RECIPIENT may use as match.
B. If parties are confibuting to the local share of task costs(match)tivough interlocal-in kind
wntributions,the RECIPIENT shall negotiate a memoranda of understanding or other written
agreement confirtning the wntribution beriveen the parties.These ageements shall specify the exact
work to be accomplished and be signed by all parties contributing to the local maYCh of this task.
Copies of these ageemen[s shall be made part of the RECIPtENT'S grant file and submitted to
ECOLOGY.
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C. Overhead is eligible az a rate up to 25 percent of staff salaries and benefits for actual time spent on
tasks outlined in this agreement. Salaries and benefits to administer the gart agreement are eligible
(excluding time spent to write a grant application).
D. The RECIPIENT must submita written request to ECOLOGY to amend budgeu between grant tasks,
to modify a scope of work,or for a budget increase or decrease. To increase or decrease the
agreemenYs total maximum eligible cosf or change the scope of work for any tasks as outlined in this
gant agreement,ECOLOGY requires a formal amendment
E. The REC��NT must provide ECOLOGY with an updated Spending Plan when requested by
ECOLOGY.
F. Any workperformed or costs incurred prior to the effective date or after the expiration date of this
agreement will be at the sole expense of the RECIPIENT.
PART 4: SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDI770NS
A. BILLING
L Unless otherwise approved in writing by ECOLOGY,the RECIPIENT shall submit a payment
request to ECOLOGY at least quarterly(by calendar year),but no more often than once per
month.
2. The RECIPIENT must submit payment requests on approved State Invoice Voucher forms:Al9-
lA,B 182,C]/C2.Until there isa ohange in agency policy,the recipient must submit an A-19
signed iri blue ink by an authorized person.The B2 and C2 forms are acceptable in electronic
format.The RECIPIENT must also include all backup documentation to support items listed on
Form Cl/C2.The budget is organized by task and therefore,the RECIPIENT shall itemize costs
by task oreForm Cl/C2 and Form BIB2. Fortns BI and CI are used only when interlocal costs
aze used towazds the 25%mazch.
3. My income directly generated as a result of the activities funded 6y this grant shall be repoRed
as a credit against the expenses of ttiat activiry,as reqnired.by ECOLOGY'S Administrative
Requirements for Recipients ofEcology Grants and Loans, Ecologv Publicazion#91-18:
4. Payment to RECIPIENT will be issued tivough Washington State's Depazunent of Enterprise
Services(DES). DES maintains a central vendor file for Washington state agency use to process
vendor paymerrts.Tlvs allows vrndors to receive payments from all participating state agencies.
RECIPIENTS must re�ster as a state-wide vendor(SV✓V)bysubmitting a state-wide vendor
registration form and an II2S W-9 form
httn://www.ofin.wagov/isd/vendors/navee reaistration.doc to DES. If you haue questions about
the vendor registration process you can contact DES az ffie Payee Help Desk aY(360)664-7779 or
email to�ayeehe pdeskna ofin.wa.gov.
B. REPORTING
1. The RECII'IENT shall submit a progress repod with each payment request but no less oftenlhan
quarterly unless otherwise approved by ECOLOGY. These reports shall include activities that
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support incurred cosu shown on the C 1 or C2 of the paymert request,and must be submitted oo-
line ttvough the Solid Waste lnforn�ation Clearinghouse:
2. RECIPIENT's must submit a final report of task outcomes through[he Solid Waste Information
Clearingtlouse. The final report must be submitted before ECOLOGY can process a final
payment request.
, a Final Performance Analysis(FPA)reports are used for all Planning mrd
Implemen(ation tasks and special tasks in a solid waste enforcement grant(special
tasks do notindude regularsolid waste enforcement work such as'enfot+cing solid
waste codes).
b. For Solid Waste Errforcement tasks;recipients must submit their final quarterly solid
waste enforcement progress report.
C. DOCUMENTATION
1. The REC�IENT shall submit supporting documentswith each payment request:Tlils includes
cancelled checks, invoices,purchase receipts,payroll records,time end attendance records,
contract awazd documents,and any document deemed relevant by ECOLOGY to establish the
approval of an expense listed on Form C]/C2. Documentation shalb be clear and legible and
organized by task in the order in which it is itemized on Form Cl/C2.
2. The RECQ'IENT shall maintain grant relazed material and supporting documents including
invoice vbuchers sent to ECOLOGY in a common file. The Recipient shall keep all suppoiting
documents for sudit purposes for at least tivee years from the date the ageement is closed by
ECOLOGY.
3. T'he RECIPIENT shall use the ECOLOGY provided Form E,or an equivalent time accounting
document approved by ECOLOGY,to record staf�'hours being charged to the gant.
D. TRAINING
The RECIF'IENT agees to participaze in any ECOLOGY recommended trainings related to managing
a CPG agreement.
E. MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS PARTICII'ATION
The RECQ�IENT is encouraged to solicit and recruit,to the extent possible;certified minoriry-owned
(MBE)and women-owned(WBE)businesses in purchases and contracts initiated after the effec[ive
', date of tlils agreemerR. �
Contract awazds or rejecrions cannot be made based on MBE or WBE participation. M/WBE
' participation is encouraged,however,and Uie RECIl'IENT and all prospecrive bidders or persons
submitting qualifications should take the following steps,when possible,in any procurement initiated
after the effective date of this agreecnent:
a) Indude qualified minority and women's businesses on solicitation lisu.
b) Assure that qualified minority and women's businesses are solicited whenever they are
potential sources of services or supplies.
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c) Divide the total requ'vemenu,when economically feasible,into smaller tasks or quantities,to
permit mazimum participation by qualified minority and women's businesses.
d) Establish delivery schedules,where work requirements pemrit,which will encourage .
participaYion of qualified minority and women's businesses.
e) Use the services and assistance of the State Office of Minority and Women's Business
Enterprises(OMWBE)and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises of the U.S.
Department of Commerce,as appropriate.
� The RECIPIENT should report paymerts made to qualified firms to ECOLOGY at the time of
submitting each invoice.Please include the following information on ECOLOGY provided
form(Form D).
g) Name and state OMWBE certification nwnber(if ayailable)of any qualified firm receiving
funds undertheinvoice,including any sub-and/orsub-subcontractors.
h) The total dollar amount paid to qualified firms iu�der this invoice.
F. PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
a) The RECII'IENT shall provide written certification that it will follow its standazd procurement
procedures and/or applicable state law in awazding contracts;RECIPIENTS with no fomial
procurement procedures must certify thaz they have complied with the"Standards for
Competitive Solicitation," found in Part V'of the Adminisrrative:Requirements for Recipients
of Ecology Grants and Loans—Yellow Book,Ecology Publicazion#91-18(Revised September
2005).
b) Upon issuance,the RECIPIENT stiall submit a wpy of all requests for qualifications(RFQs),
requests for proposals(RFPs),and bid documents'ralaeng to this gant agreement to
ECOLOGY'S grant officer.
c) Prior to corrtract execu6on,the RECII'IENT shall submit all draft documents and a copy of the
draft proposed conuact to ECOLOGY'S garn officer for review. Following the conVact
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execution,the RECIPIENT shail submit a copy of the final contract to ECOLOGY'sassigried
grant officer.
d} Unless a specific purchase of equipment or real property is already written into the gant
ageement,the RECII'IENT must sutimit a written request to ECOLOGY to putchase any
eqtipment or real property(Property)with a single unit putchase price of$5,000 or more. The
request shall indude the justification for the purchase of the properry,the total cost,the
intended use,and the anticipated useful life of ihe property. The request must be approved in
writing by ECOLOGY prior to the purchase.
G. USE OF EXISTING CONTRACfS
The RECIPIENT may use existing contracts that conform to adopted procurement procedures and
applicable state laws. The REC�IENT shall notify EGOLOGY if it used contracts ernered icito
prior to the execution of the grant agreement for performance of grant-funded activities. The
RECIPIENT stialf subrsrit a copy of the contract to its assigned ECOLOGY gant officer. The
grant eligibility of producu or services secured by the RECIPIENT under existing contracu used
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to perform the scope of work in this agreement must be deemed allowable and reasonable by
ECOLOGY prior to cost reimbursement.
H. PROPERTY AND EOUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION
For eqtipment or property purchased with a wst of at least$5,000 per unit or functional system,
the RECIPIENT must utilize an inventory control system,including physical inverrtory to
document the ongoing use,a description of{he item(including serial"or vehicle identification
number(VIi�when pbssible),and location. This information shall be submitted to ECOLOGY
upon request until final disposition is made. The RECIPIENT shall investigate,document,and
report to ECOLOGY any loss,theft or damage upon discovery of such conditions. The
RECIPIENT will follow manufactiuer recommended maintenance procedures to keep the
property in good operating condition.
The RECIPIENT shall submit a written request to the ECOLOGY for any intent to,change the use
of the equipment as outlined in this grant agreement, including uses past the expiration:date of
this agreement. Disposition of the equipment shall be determined by ECOLOGY and
documerned in writing. A copy of the determinztion ivill be provided to the RECII'IENT upon
, ECOLOGY's closure of the grant agreement unless already identified in the task's swpe of work
o If the equipment is necessary for the continued operation of the project or other
projecu administered tivough ECOLOGY,the grant officer may insWct the
recipient to retain the equipment with no further compensation to ECOLOGY.
o If the project has no fiuther significant use for the equipment,the grarrt o�cer
may instruct the recipient to retain or sell the equipment and pay ECOLOGY an
amount equal to ECOLOGY's shere of the current fair mazket 4alue,sale
proceeds or other price agreed upon by the gant officer.
o The grant officer may instruct the recipient to hansfer title to ECOLOGY or to a
th'vd party named by ECOLOGY who is eligible under existing statutes.
I. ALL WRiTINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
Thisagreement, induding the"General Terms and Conditions,"Program Guidelines—
Coordinated Prevention Grants 2012-2013,and ECOLOGY'S Administrative Reguiremenls for
Recipients of Ecolog�Grcmts and Loans. Ecology Publication#91-18,contain the entire
understanding between the pazties,and there aze no arher understandings or representatipns
except as those set forth or incorporated by reference herein. No subsequent modification(s)o"r
amendment(s)of this gant agreement shall be of any force or effect unless in writing,signed by
authorized representatives of the RECII'IENT and ECOLOGY and made part of Uus agraement.
J. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The RECII'IENT shall take reasonable action to avoid,minimize,or mitigate adverse effects to
the azcheological or cultural resources.RECIPIENT shall immediately cease work and noufy
ECOLOGY if any archeological or cultural resources are Found while condacting work under this_
ageemerit. In tFie event that historical or cultaral artifacts are discovered at the project site,the
RECIPIENT shall also norify the state historic preservation officer at the Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation az(360)586-3065.Applicability of the National Historic
Preservation Act(NHPA)may require the RECIPIENT to obtain a permit pursuant to Chapter
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27.53 RCW prior to conducting on-site activity with the potential to impact historic properties
(such as invasive sampling,clredging,or cleanup actions).
K ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRABLE PURCHASING
In a joint effort tosave cosu,produce,energy sayings and prevent waste,the RECIPIENT'agrees
to use both sides of paper sheets for eopying and printing. The RECII'IENT also agr8es to
purchase paper products with a high level of post canstimer recycled contem whenever it is
comparable in quality,availability and price
PART 5: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDTTIONS
Pertainiug to Grant and Loan Agreements of the Deparhnent of Emlogy,SS-0]0 Rev.04/04
A. REG�IENT PERFORMANCE
All activities for which gant/loan funds are to be used shall be accomplished by the RECIPIENT and
RECIPIENTs employees. The RHCIPIENT'shall only use contractor/consultant assistance if that has
beere included in Uie agreemenY s final scope of work and bttdget:
B.. SUBGRANTEFJCONTRACfOR COMPLIANCE
The RECIP�NT must ensure that all subgantees and contractors comply with the terms and
conditions of this ageement.
C. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
The RECIPIENT shall ensure that in all subcontracu entered into by the RECIPIENT pursuant to Uus
agreement,the state of Washington is named as an express tlilrd-party beneficiary of such
subcontract5 with full riglm as such.
D. CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES(BIDDING)
Contracu for construction,purchase of equipment and professional architectural and engineering
services shall be awarded througha competitive process,if�equired by State law. RECIPIENT shall
retain copies of all bids received and contracts awarded,for inspection and use by the
DEPARTI�NT.
E. ASSIGNMENTS
No right or claim of the RECIf'IENT arising under this agedment shall be uansfened or assigned tiy
the RECIP�NT':
F. COMPLUINCE WITH ALL LAWS
1. The RECIPIENT shall comply fully with all applicable Federal,State and local laws,orders,
regulations and pertnits.
Prior to commencement of azry construction,the RECIPIENT shall secure the necessary
approvals and permits required by suthorities having jwisdiction over the project,provide
assurance to the DEPAR"['[viENT that all approvals and permiu have been secured,and make
copies available to the DEPARTMENT upon request.
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2. Discrimination.7'he DEPARTMENT and the RECIPIENT agree to be bound by all Federal and
State laws,regulations,and policies against discrimination. The RECIPIENT further agees to
affirmatively support the program of the�ce of Minoriry and Women's Business Enterprises to
, the maximum e�ctent possible. If the agreement is federally-funded,the REC�IENT shall report
to the DEPARTMENT the percent of grant/loan funds available to women or minority owned
businesses.
3. Wages and Job Safery.The RECIP�NT agrees to comply with all applicable laws,regulations,
and policies ofthe United States and the State of Washington which affect wages and joti safety.
4. Industrial Insurance.The REC[PIENT certifies full compliance with all applicable state indusffial
insurance requirements. If the RECIPIENT fails to comply with such laws,the DEPARTIvtENT
shall have the right to immediately terminate this agreement for cause as provided in Section K.l,
herein.
G. KICKBACKS
The RECII'IENT is prohibited from inducing by any means any person employed or otherwise
involved in this project to gve up any part of the compensation to which he/she is otherwise entitled
or,receive any fee,commission or gift in return for award of a subcontract hereunder.
H. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
1. The RECIPIENT shall maintain complete progam and financial records relating to this
ageement. Such records shall clearly indicate total receipts and expenditures by fund source and
task or object.
All grant/loan records shall be kept in a manner which provides an audit trail for all expenditures.
All records shall be kept in a common file to facilitate audits and inspections.
Engineering documentation and field inspection reports of all construction work accomplished
under this agreement shall be maintained by the RECIPIENT.
2. All granUloan records shall be open for audit or inspection by the DEPARTIvIENT or by any duly
suthorized audit representazive of the Staze of Washington for aperiod of at least tivee,years after
the final grant paymenUloan repayment or any dispute resolution hereunder. If any such addits
identify discrepancies in the financial records,the RECIPIENT shall provide clarificazion and/oi
make adjushnents accordingly.
3. All work performed under this agreement and any equipmert purchased,shall be madeavailable
to the DEPARTMENT and to any authorized state,federal or lceal representative for inspection
ai any time dwing the course of this ageement and for at least three years following granUloan
terminazion or dispute resolution hereunder.
4. RECIPIENT shall meet the provisions in OMB Circulaz A-133 (Audits of States,Local
Governments&Non Profit Organizations),including the compliance Supplement to OMB
Circulaz A-133, if the RECIPIENT expends$500,000 or more in a yeaz in Fedecal funds: T'he
$SOQ000 threshold for each yeaz is a cumulative total of all Federal funding from all sources. 7'he
RECIPIENT must forward a copy of the audit along with the RECIP�NT'S response and the
final cocrective action plan to the DEPARTMENT within ninety(90)days of the date of the audit '
report.
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L PERFORMANCE REPORTWG
The RECIPIENT shall submit progess reports to the DEPARTIvIENT with each payment request or
such other schedule as set forth in the Special Conditions. T'he RECIPIENT shall also report in
writing to the DEPARTIvIENT any problems;delays or adverse conditions which will materially
affect their ability to meet project objectiJes or 6me schedules. This disclosure shall be accompanied
by a statement of the action taken or proposed and any assistance needed from the DEPARTIvIENT to
resolve the situatiom Payments may be withheld if required progress reports are not submitted.
Quarterly reports shall cover the periods January 1 through Mazch 31,April 1 through June 30,July 1
tivough September 30,and October 1 through December 31. Reports shall be due within thirry(30)
days following the end of the quarter being repoRed.
J. COMPENSATION
l. Method_of compensation. Payment shall normally be made ona reimbursable basis as specified
in the grant agreement_and no more often than once per month. Fach request for payment will be
_ . _.. _ . ...
submitted by the RECII'IENT on StaYe voucher.request forms provided by the DEPARTMENT
along with documentation of the eicpenses. Paymenushall be made for each task/phase of the
project,or portion ther�f,as set out in tlie Scope of Work when cortipleted by the RECIPIENT
and approved as satisfactory by the Project Officer.
The paymerrt request form and supportive documents must itemize all allowable costs by major
elements as described in the Scope of Work. Instructions for submitting the paymert requests are
found in"Adminislrative Requirements for Recipiems of Ecology Grants and Loans",part N,
published by the DEPARTMENT. A copy of thisdocument shall be fwnished to the
RECIPIENT. When payment requests are approved by the DEPARTMENT,payments will be
made to the mutually agreed npon designee.
Payment requests shall be sulimitted to the DEPARTMENT and directed to the Project Officer
assigned to administer this agreement
2. Period of Compensation. Paymenu shall only be made for actions of the REC��NT pursuant to
the gant/loan agreement and performed after the effecrive date and prior to the expiration date of
- this agreement,unless those dates are specifically modified in wriring as provided herein.
3. Final Request(s)for Payment The RECIPIENT should submit final requests for compensation
within forry-five(45)days after the expiration date of tliis agreement and within fifteen(15)days
after the end of a fiscal biennium. Failure to comply may resu14 in delayed reimbursement.
4. Performance Guarantee. 7'he DEPARTMENT may withhold an amount not to exceed ten percem
(10%)of each reimbursement payment as security fordhe RECIPIHNT's performance. Monies
withheld by the DEPARTMENT inay be paid to the RECII'IENT when the project(s)described
herein,or a poRion thereof,have been wmpleted if,in the DEPARTMENT's sole discretion,such
payment is reasonable and approved according to this ageement and,as appropriate,upon
completion of an audit as specified under section J.6 hetein.
5. Unauthorized Expcnditures. All payments to the RECIPIENT may be subject to final audit by the
DEPAR7'MENT and any unauthorized expendiMe(s)charged to this grant/loan shall be refunded
to the DEPAR7'MENT by the RECIPIENT.
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6. Mileage and Per Diem. if mileage and per diem arepaid to the employees of the RECIPTENT or
other public entities,it shall not exceed the amount allowed under state law for state employees.
7. Overhead Costs: No reimbursement for overhead costs shall be allowed unless provided for in
the Scope of Work hereunder.
K. TERNIINATION
1. For Cause. The obligation of the DEPARTWIENT to the RECIPIENT is contingent upon
satisfactory performance by the RECIPIENT of all of its obligations under this agreement. In the
event the RECIPIENT unjustifiably fails,in the opinion of the DEPARTIVIENT,to perform any
- obligation required of it by this agreement,the DEPARTMENT may refuse to pay any further
funds thereunder and/or tertninaze this ageement by giving written notice of termination.
A written notice of tertnination shall be given at least five working days prior to the effective date
of tertnination. In that event,all finished or unfinished documents,data studies, swveys,
drawings,maps,models;photogaphs,and reports or other materials prepazed by the RECIP�NT
under this ageement,az the option of the DEPART'MENT,shall become Department property
and the RECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensa[ion for any
satisFactory work completed on such documents and other materials.
Despite the above,the RECIPIENT shall not be relieved of any liability to the DEPARTWIENT
for damages sustained by the DEPARTMENT and/or the State of Washington because of any
breach of agreement by the RECIF'IENT. The DEPARTMENT may withhold payments for the '
purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due the DEPARTMENT from
the RECIPIEN'I'is tletermined.
2. Insufficient Funds. The obligation of the DEPARTMENT to make payments is contingent on the
availability of state and federal funds through legis(azive appropriazion and state allotrnent. When
this agreement crosses over state fiscal years the obligation of the DEPARTMENT is contingent
upon the appropriation of funds during the neM fiscal year. The Failure to appropriate or aIIM
such funds shall be good cause to terminate this agreement as provided in pazagraph K.l above.
When this ageement crosses the RECIP►ENTs fiscal year,the otiligation of the REEII'IENT to
continue or complete the project described herein shall be contingent upon appropriation of funds
by the RECIPIENTs governing body;provided, however,that nothing contained herein shall
preclude the DEPARTMENT from demanding repayment of ALL funds paid to the RECIPIENT
in accordance with Section O herein.
3. Failure to Commence Work. In the event the RECIPIENT fails to commence work on the project
funded herein within four monthsafter the effective date of this agreement,or by any date
mutually agreed upon in writing for commencement of work,the DEPARTIvIENT reserves the
right to terminate this agreement.
L WAIVER
Waiver of any RECIE'IENT default is not a waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver of a breach of
any provision of this agreement is nota waiver of any subsequent breach and will not be construed as
a modification of the ferms of this agreement unless stated as such in writing by the authorized
representative of the DEPARTMENT.
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M. PROPERTY RIGHTS
1. Copyrights and Patents. When the RECIPIENT creates any copyrightable materials or invents
any patentable properry,the RECIPIENT may copyright or patent the same but the
DEPARTMENT retains a royalty-free;nonexclusive and irzevocable license to reproduce,
publish,recover or otherwise use the material(s)or property and to authorize others to use the
same for federal,state or local government purposes.
Where federal funding is involved,the federal government may havea proprietary interest in
patern rights to any inventions that are developed by the REC[PIENT as provided in 35 U.S.C.
200-212..
2. Publicazions.: When the RECIPIENT or persons employed by the RECIP�',NT use or publish
information of the DEPARTMENT;present papers, lec[ures,or seminars involving information
supplied liy the DEPARTMENT;use logos,reports,maps or other data, in printed reports,signs,
brochures,pamphlets, etc.,appropriate credit shall be given to the DEPARTIvIENT.
3.. Tangible Property Rights. 71ie DEPARTMENT's current edition of"Administrative
Requirements for Recipierns of Ecology Granu and Loans",Part V,shall control the use and
disposition of all real and personal pmperty purchased wholly or in part with funds fwnished by
the DEPARTMENT in the absence of state,federal statute(s),regulation(s),or poGcy(s)to the
contrary or upomspecific insuuctions with respect thereto in the Scope of Work..
4. Personal Property Fumished by the DEPART'MENT. When the DEPARTMENTprovides
personal property directly to the RECII'IENT for use in performance of the project,if shall be
retumed to the DEPARTIvIENT prior to final payment by the DEPARTMENT. If said property
is lost,stolen or damaged while in the RECIPIENT's possession,the DEPARTMENT shall be
reimbursed in cash or by setoff by the RECIPIENT for the fair mazket value of such property.
5. Acquisition Projects. The following provisions shall apply if the project covered by this
agreement includes fundsfor the acquisition of land or facilities:
a. Prior to disbursement of funds provided for in this ageement,the RECIPIENT shall establish
that the cost of land/or facilities is fair and reasonable.
b. The RECIPIENT shall provide saTisfactory evidence of;itle or abiliry to acquire title for each
pazcel prior to disbursemerrt of funds providedby this ageement. Such evidence may
include title insurance policies,Torreds certificates;or absVacts;and attorney's opinions
establishing that the land is free from any impediment,lien,or claim which would imp"air the
uses contemplated by this,agreement:
6. Conversions. Regardless of the contract terminazion date shown on the cover sheet,the
RECIPIENT shall not at any time conveR any equipment,property or faciliry acquired or
developed pursuant to thisagreement to uses other than those for which assistance was originally
approved without prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT. Such approval may be
wnditioned upon payment to the DEPARTMENT of that portion of the proceeds of the sale,
lease or other conversion or encumbiance which monies granted pursuant to this agreement beaz
to the total acquisition,purchase or conslruction costs of such property. �
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N. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
In order to sustain Washington's natural resources and ecosystems,the RECIPIENT is encouraged to
implement sustainable pracfices where and when possible. These practices include use of clean
energy;and purchase and use of sustainably produced products(e.g. recycled paper). For more
informarion,see www.ecy.wa.gov/sustainability.
O. RECOVERY OF PAYMENTS TO RECIPIENT
The right of the RECIPIENT to retain monies paid to it as reimbursement payments is conringent
upon sazisfactory performance of this agreement including the satisfactory completion of the project
described in the Scope of Work. In the event the RECIPIENT fails,for any reason,to perform
obligations required'of it 6y this agreement,the RECIPIENT may,at the DEPARTMENT's sole
discretion,be required to repay to the DEPARTMENT all gant/loan funds disbursed to the
RECIPIENT for those parts of the project thaf are rendered worthless in the opinion of the
DEPARTMENT by such failure to perform.
Interest shall accrue aY the rate of twelve percent Q 2%)per year from the time the DEPARTMENT
demands repayment of funds. If payments have been discontinued tiy the DEPARTMENT due to
insufficient funds as in Section K.2 above,the RECIPIENT shall not be obligated to repay monies
which hadbeen paid to the REC�IENT priorio such terminatioa My property acquved underthis .
agreement,at the option of the DEPARTMENT,may become the DEPARTMENT'S property an8 the
RECIPIENT'S liabiliry.to repay monies shall be reduced by an amount reflecling the fair value of
such property.
P. PROJECT APPROVAL
The e�ctent and character of all work and services to be perFormed under this agreement by the
RECIPIENT shall be subject to the review and approval of the DEPARTMENT through the Project
Officer or other designated official to whom the RECIPIENT shall report and be responsible. In the
event there is a dispute with regard to the e7ctent and cfiaracter of the work xo be done;the
determination of the Project Officer or other designated o�cial as to the extent and character of the
work to be done shall'.govern. The RECIPIENT shall have the right to appeal decisions as provided
for below.
Q. DISPUTES
Except as otherwise provided in this agreement,any dispute conceming a quesrion of fact azising
under this agreement which is not disposed of in writing shall be decided by the Project Ofticer or
other designated official who shall provide a written statement of decision to the RECIPIENT. The ,
decision of the Project Officer or other designated official shall be final and conclusive unless,within
thirty days firom the daze of receipt of such statement,the RECIPIENT mails or otherwise fumishes to
,the Di�ector of the DEPARTMENT a written appeal.
�
In connection withappeal of any proceeding under this clause,the RECIPIENT shall have the
opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of this appeal. The decision of the Director
or dulyauthorized representative for the determination of such appealsstlall be fmal and conclusive.
Appeals&om the Director's determination shall be.brought in the Superior Gourt of Thurston County.
Reyiew of the decision of the Director will not be sought before eitherShe Pollution Control Hearings
_ _ . .
Boazd or the Shoreline Hearings Board. Pending final decision of dispute hereunder,the RECIPIENT
shall proceed diligently with the perfortnance of this agreement and in acwrdance with the decision
rendered.
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R CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No officer,member,agent;,or employee of either party to this ageement who exercises any function
or responsibility in the review,approval,or cazrying out of this agreement,sha1P paiticipate in any
decision which affects his/her personal interest or the interest of any corporation,parMership or
association in which he/she is,directly or indiiectly iMerested;nor shall he/she have any personal or
pecuniary interest,direct or ind'vect,in this agreement or the proceeds thereof. '
. . . . . :,. ,� ::.. ,
S. INDEMNIFICATION
'..d. .The•DEPARTMENT shall in no,way:be held msponsible for payment of salaries;consultarn's
� fees,and othe�costs related to the project described fierein,except as provided in the Scope of
Work
2. To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit,each party shall
indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any liability for any or all injuries to
persons or property arising from the negligent act or omission of that pazty or that party's agents
or employees arising out of Uils ageement.
T. GOVERNING LAW
This agreement shall be governed tiy the laws of the State of Washington..
U. SEVERABILTTY
If any provisian of this ageement or any proyision of any document incorporated by reference shall
be held invalid,such invalidity shall nbt affect the other proyisions of this ageement which can be
�ven effect without the invalid provision,and to this end the provisions of this agreement aze
declared to be severable.
V. PRECEDENCE
In the event of inconsistency in this a�eemetrt,unless otherwise provided herein,the inconsistency
shall be resolved by�ving precedence in the following order: (a)applicable Federal and State
statutesand regulations;(b)Scope of Woik;(c)Special Terms and Conditions;(d)Any terms
incorporazed herein by reference including the"Administrafive Reguirements for Recipienu of
Ecology Cmants and Loans';and(e)the General Terms and Conditions.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,t6e parties si�this Agreemenh
STATE OF WASHINGTON CTfY OF AUBURN
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
,�,p . 3�/a/�1
.�Q'.�-(,c-t-� �C I , �G�-�� 9�I2
Laurie G.Davies ' Date Authori• icial Date
Program Manager �
Waste 2 Resources Progam
Printed ame and TiUe bf igia ry�
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY Assistant Attorney General