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HomeMy WebLinkAbout78-94 RESOLUTION• 1 • RESOLUTION NO. 78-94 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BINDING LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR THE PROPOSED JOINT PROJECT TO PROVIDE: CLEARING, GRUBBING, AND CHANNEL WORK TO REDUCE FLOODING ALONG CATO SPRINGS AND TOWN BRANCHES, AND APPROVAL. OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the execution of a binding local cooperation agreement with the Corps of Engineers for the proposed joint project to provide clearing, grubbing, and channel work to reduce flooding along Cato Spnngs and Town hranche.s. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. ,Section 2. The Council hereby approves a budget adjustment to the amount of 525,405.00 increasing Drainage Improvements, Acct. No. 4470 9470 5817 00, Project No. 94039 by decreasing Street Improvements. Acct. No. 4470 9470 5809 00, Project No. 90005. A copy of the approved budget adjustment is attached hereto and made a part hereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of July 1994. ATTEST: By: 'lu1.ct. LL6 tiv fiherry-L. Thimai. City Clerk Traci Paul APPROVED: By: Fred Hanna, Mayor Sec 205 Fora LCA 23 Apr 90 UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM SECTION 205 SINGLE PURPOSE STRUCTURAL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT ************************************************************** LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND City of Fayetteville, Arkansas [CITE FULL NAME OF LOCAL SPONSORS] FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE Cato Springs Branch and Town Branch Flood Control Prosect [CITE FULL NAME OF PROJECT; THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 'f' day of iL.t 1s/ , 19311; by and between the DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (herdinafter referred to as the "Government"), acting by and through the District Engineer for the little Rock District [DISTRICT/DIVISION] [LOCATION OF DISTRICT/ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and DIVISION] the City of Favettaville. Arkansas [LOCAL SPONSOR] (hereinafter referred to as the Local Sponsor), acting by and through Mayor of Fayetteville [TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT: • WITNESSETH, THAT: Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 WHEREAS, the authority for the construction of the Cato Springs Branch and Town Branch Flood Control Proiect 1NAME CF PROJECT] at Fayetteville. Arkansas ;SPECIFIC LOCATION OF PROJECT] (hereinafter referred to as the "Project," as defined in Article I.a. of this agreement), is contained in Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 701s; and WHEREAS, Section 205 of the amended, 33 U.S.C. 701s, limits th may expend on a single project to Flood Control Act of 1948, as e amount the Federal Government $5,000,00C; and, WHEREAS, construction of the Project is described in a report entitled Cato Springs Branch and Town Branch. Fayetteville. Arkansas. Detailed Proiect Report and Environmental Assessment prepared by the District Engineer approved by the Division Engineer , dated June 1993 , and on July 1993 and (DATE] WHEREAS, Section 103 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99-662, as amended, specifies the cost-sharing requirements applicable to the Project; and, • • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 WHEREAS, Section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970, Pubic Law 91-611, as amended, provides that the construction cf any water resources project by the Secretary of the Army shall not be commenced until each non -Federal interest has entered into a written agreement to furnish its required cooperation for the project; and, [ONLY ONE OF THE TWO FOLLOWING "WHEREAS" CLAUSES WILL APPLY; STRIKE THROUGH THE ONE WHICH DOES NOT APPLY] WHE• the Local Sponsor qualifies for a reduction oc maximum non -Fede cost share pursuant to the guideline ch implement Section 103 •f the Water Resources D- - ..pment Act of 1986, Public Law 99-662, r•• fished in 33 .•., sections 2:1.1 - 6, entitled "Flood Ccntro aring Requirements Under the Ability to Pay Provision;" he -'ced maximum nor. - Federal cost share as de ned by the Abili to Pay test is percent, de as set cut in Exhibit this Agreement; ct, however, to the Federal cost limita provi• = or in Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948, ed; and, [OPTION 2:] WHEREAS, the local Sponsor does not qualify for a reduction of the maximum non -Federal cost share pursuant to the guidelines which implement Section 103(m) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99-662, published in 33 C.F.R., sections 241.1 - 6, entitled "Flood Control Cost -Sharing Requirements Under the Ability to Pay Provision"; and, WHEREAS, the Local Sponsor has the authority and capability to furnish the cooperation hereinafter set ford: and is willing to participate in cost-sharing and financing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; 3 Sec 205 Form ICA 23 Apr 90 NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PRCVISIONS For purpose this Agreement: a. The tern "Pro ect" shall mean clear and grub within the channel on Cato Springs Branch from downstream of Cato Springs Road (RM 0.60) to the mouth of Cato Springs Branch (RM 0.0); eliminate a horseshoe -shaped bend on Cato Springs Branch by excavating aovros. 300 -feat of a new cutoff channel from RM 0.49 to RM 0.38; and clear and grub within the channel on Town Branch from downstream of Garland Street (RH 3.091 to upstream of the Highway 71B bridge (RM 2.29). [DESCRIBE THE WORK TO BE UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TC THIS AGREEMENT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL AS IS NECESSARY TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION OVER WHAT WORK IS CR IS NOT INCLUDED. REFERENCE TO THE PROJECT REPORT, IF APPROPRIATE. IF MCRE SPACE IS NEEDED, REFERENCE AND SECURELY ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET AND HAVE ALL SIGNATORIES INITIAL IT WHEN THEY SIGN.] b. The term 't..tas project costs" sial: mean all costs incurred by the Local Sponsor and the Government directly related to construction cf the Protect. Such costs shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, costs of applicable engineering and design; costs of preparation of contract plans and specifications; actual construction costs, supervision and administration costs; costs of contract dispute settlements or awards; and the value of lands, easements, rights-of-way, utility and facility alterations or relocations, and dredged material disposal areas provided for the Project by the Local Sponsor, but shall not include any costs for betterments, operation, repair, maintenance, replacement, or rehabilitation. c. The term "period of construction" shall mean the time from the advertisement of the first construction contract to the time of acceptance of the Project by the Contracting Officer. d. The term "Contracting Officer" shall mean a representative of the Government with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 e. The term 'highway" shall mean any highway, thoroughfare, roadway, street, cr other public road cr way. f. The term "relocations" shall mean alterations, modifications, lowering or raising in place, and/or new construction related to, -but not limited to, existing railroads, highways, bridges, railroad bridges and approaches thereto, buildings, pipelines, public utilities (such as municipal water and sanitary sewer lines, telephone lines, and storm drains), aerial utilities, cemeteries, and other facilities, structures, and improvements determined by the Government to be necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project. g. The term "fiscal year" shall mean one fiscal year of the United States Government, unless otherwise specifically indicated. The Government fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 3C. h. The term "involuntary acquisition" shall mean the acquisition of lands, easements, and rights-of-way by eminent domain. i. The term "functional portion cf the Pro'ect" shall mean a completed portion of the Protect as determined by the Contracting Officer to be suitable for tender to the Local Sponsor to operate and maintain in advance of completion of construction of the entire Project. j. Words which appear between brackets, whether they appear between or within lines of text, do not constitute a part of this Agreement. They are intended only as instructions regarding the proper completion of this Agreement. ARTICLE II - OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES a. The Government, subject to and using funds provided by the Local Sponsor and appropriated by the Congress of the United States, shall expeditiously construct the Project (including relocations of railroad bridges and approaches thereto), applying those procedures usually followed or applied in Federal projects, pursuant to Federal laws, regulations, and policies. To the extent possible, the Local Sponsor shall be afforded the opportunity to review and comment on all contracts, including relevant plans and specifications, prior to the issuance of invitations for bid. To the extent possible, the Local Sponsor • • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 will be afforded the opportunity to review and comment on all modifications and change orders prior to the issuance to the contractor of a Notice to Proceed. The Government will consider the comments of the Local Sponsor, but contract awards, modifications, or change orders, and performance of all work cn the Project (whether the wcrk is performed under contract or by Government personnel), shall be exclusively within the control of the Government. b. When the Government determines that the Project or a functional portion of the Project is complete, the Government shall turn the completed Project or functional portion over to the Local Sponsor, which shall accept the Project or functional portion and be solely responsible for operating, repairing, maintaining, replacing, and rehabilitating the Project or functional portion :n accordance with Article V;:I hereof. c. As further specified in Article VI hereof, the Local Sponsor shall provide, during the period of construction, a cash contribution of 5 percent of total project costs. d. As further specified in Article :II hereof, the Local Sponsor shall provide all lands, easements, rights-of-way, including suitable borrow and dredged material disposal areas, and perform all relocations (excluding railroad bridges and approaches thereto) determined by the Government to be necessary for construction at the Project. At its sole discretion, the Government may perform relocations in cases where it appears that the Local Spcnsor's contributions will exceed the maximum non -Federal cost share set cut in Article VI.f., subject to the Federal limitation set cut in Article II.f. 6 • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 e. If the value of the contributions provided under paragraphs c. and d. of this Article represents less than 25 percent of total project costs, the Local Sponsor shall provide, during the period of construction, an additional cash contribution in the amount necessary to make its total contribution equal to 25 percent of total project costs. [ONLY CNE OF THE TWO FCLLCWING SUBPARAGRAPHS WILL APPLY; STRIKE THROUGH THE ONE WHICH DOES NOT APPLY: (-OPTION 1:] f. The Government's participation in the Projec including all Planning studies costs, has of $5,000,000. The Local Spcnso costs in excess of the Projec are under the Ability to Pay Test. ory limitation e responsible for all mentioned amount, notwithstanding that ies for a reduction of the max�rrumnon-Federal [OPTION 2:: f. The Government's participation in the Project, including all planning studies costs, has a statutory limitation of $5,000,000. The Local Sponsor shall be responsible for all costs in excess of the aforementioned amount. g . No Federal funds may be used to meet the Local Sponsor's share of project costs under this Agreement unless the expenditure of such funds is expressly authorized by statute as verified in writing by the granting agency. h . The Local Sponsor agrees to participate in and comply with applicable Federal flood plain management and flood insurance programs. i. The Local Sponsor shall comply with all items of local cooperation set out in the aforementioned report entitled Cato Springs Branch and Town Branch. Fayetteville. Arkansas. Detailed Proiect Report and Environmental Assessment prepared by the District Engineer , dated June 1993 and approved by the Division Engineer on Julv 1993 [DATE] 7 • • • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 ARTICLE 111 - LANDS, FACILITIES, AND PUBLIC LAW 91-646 RELOCATICN ASSISTANCE a. The Local Sponsor shall furnish to the Government all lands, easements, and rights-cf-way, including suitable borrow and dredged material disposal areas, as may be determined by the Government to be necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, and shall furnish to the Government evidence supporting the Local Sponsor's legal authority to grant rights -of -entry to such lands. The necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way may be provided incrementally, but all lands, easements, and rights-of-way determined by the Government to be necessary for work to be performed under a construction contract must be furnished prior to the advertisement of the construction contract. b. The Local Sponsor shall provide or pay to the Government the cost of providing all retaining dikes, wasteweirs, bulkheads, and embankments, including all monitoring features and stilling basins, that may be required at any dredged material disposal areas necessary for construction of the Project. c. Upon notification from the Government, the Local Sponsor shall accomplish cr arrange for accomplishment at nc cost to the Government all relocations (excluding railroad bridges and approaches thereto) determined by the Government to be necessary for construction of the Project. d. The Local Sponsor shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Public Law 91-646, as amended by Title IV of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-17), and the Uniform Regulations contained in 49 CFR Part 24, in acquiring lands, easements, and rights-of-way for construction and subsequent operation and maintenance of the Project, and inform all affected persons of applicable benefits, policies, and procedures in connection with said Act. The Local Sponsor shall provide such documentation as the Contracting Officer requires to demonstrate compliance. 8 • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 AeRT_CIE IV - VALUE OF LANDS AND FACILITIES a. The value of the lands, easements, and rights-of-way to be included in total project costs and credited towards the Local Sponsor's share of total project costs will be determined in accordance with the following procedures: 1. If the lands, easements, or rights-of-way are owned by the Local Sponsor as of the date the first construction contact for the Project is awarded, the credit shall be the fair market value of the interest at the time of such award. The fair market value shall be determined by an appraisal, to be obtained by the Local Sponsor, which has been prepared by a qualified appraiser who is acceptable to both the local Sponscr and the Government. The appraisal shall be reviewed and apprcved by the Government. 2. If the lands, easements, or rights-of-way are to be acquired by the Local Sponsor after the date of award of the first construction contract far the Project, the credit shall be the fair market value of the interest at the time such interest is acquired. The fair market value shall be determined as specified in Article IV.a.l. of this Agreement. :f the Local Sponsor pays an amount in excess of the appraised fair market value, it may be entitled to a credit for the excess if the Local Sponsor has secured pricr written approval from the Government of its offer to purchase such interest. 3. If the local Sponsor acquires more lands, easements, or rights-of-way than are necessary for project purposes, as determined by the Government, then only the value of such portions of those acquisitions as are necessary for project purposes shall be included in total project costs and credited towards the Local Sponsor's share. 4. Credit for .ands, easements, and rights-of-way in the case of involuntary acquisitions which occur within a one-year period preceding the date this Agreement is signed or which occur after the date this Agreement is signed will be based cn court awards, or on stipulated settlements that have received prior written Government approval. 9 Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 5. Credit for lands, easements, or rights-of-way acquired by the Local Sponsor within a five-year period preceding the date this Agreement is signed, cr at any time after this Agreement is signed, will also include the actual incidental costs of acquiring the interest, e.g., closing and title costs, appraisal costs, survey costs, attorney's fees, plat maps, and mapping costs, as well as the actual amounts expended for payment o f any Public Law 91-646 relocation assistance benefits provided in accordance with the obligations under this Agreement. b. The costs of relocations which will be included in total project costs and credited towards the Local Sponsor's share o f total project costs shall be that portion of the actual costs as set forth below, and approved by the Government: 1. Highways and Highway Br:dges: Only that portion o f the cost as would be necessary to construct substitute bridges and highways to the design standard that the State of Arkansas would use in constructing a new bridge or highway under similar conditions of geography and traffic loads. 2. Utilities and Facilities (including railroads): Actual relocation costs, less depreciation, less salvage value, plus the cost of removal, less the ccst of betterments. With respect to betterments, new materials shall not be used in any alteration or relocation if materials of value and usability equal to those in the existing facility are available or can be obtained as salvage from the existing facility or otherwise, unless the provision of new material is more economical. If, despite the availability of used material, new material is used, where the use of such new material represents an additional cost, such cost will not be included in total project costs, nor credited toward the Local Sponsor's share. 10 Sec 2C5 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 ARTICLE V - CONSTRUCTION PHASING AND MANAGEMENT a. To provide for consistent and effective communication between the Local Sponsor and the Government during the period of construction, the Local Sponsor and the Government shall appcint representatives to coordinate on scheduling, plans, specifi- cations, modifications, contract costs, and other matters relating to construction of the Project. The Local Sponsor will be informed of any changes in cost estimates. b. The representatives appointed above shall meet as necessary during the period of constriction and shall make such recommendations as they deem warranted to the Contracting Officer. c. The Contracting Officer shall consider the recommendations of the representatives in all matters relating to construction of the Project, but the Contracting Officer, having ultimate responsibility for construction of the Project, has complete discretion tc accept, reject, or modify the recommendations. ARTICLE VI - METHOD CF PAYMENT [OPTION -I USE OPT:ON I IF CONSTRUCTICN OF THE PROJECT WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN ONE YEAR. STRIKE THROUGH THE EN :RE OPTION IF DOES NOT APPLY.] a. The Local Sponsor shall provide, during the period of construction, cash payments required to meet its obligations under Article II of this Agreement. Total project costs are presently estimated to be $ 234,400.00 . In order to meet its cash payment requirements, the Local Sponsor must provide a cash contribution presently estimated to be $11.700.00 . The dollar amounts set forth in this Artic_e are based upon the Government's best estimates which will reflect projection of costs, price level changes, and anticipated inflation. Such cost estimates are subject to adjustments based upon cost actually incurred and are not to be construed as the total financial responsibilities of the Government and the Local Sponsor. 11 • • Sec 205 Farm LCA 23 Apr 9C b. The required cash contribution shall be provided as follows: :AT LEAST 30] 30 calendar days prior to the award of the first construction contract, the Government shall notify the Local Sponsor of the Local Sponsor's estimated share of project costs, includung its share of costs attributable to the Project incurred prior to the initiation of construction.. Within (HALF THE ABOVE NUMBER' 15 calendar days thereafter, the Local Sponsor shall provide the Government the full amount of the required contribution by delivering a check payable to "FAO, USAED, LRD " tc the Contracting Cfficer [LOCATICN] representing the Government. In the event that total project costs are expected to exceed the estimate given at the outset of construction, the Government shall immediately notify the Local Sponsor of the additional contribution the Local Sponsor will be required to make tc meet its share of the revised estimate. Within (NO MORE THAN 45] 15 calendar days thereafter, the Local Sponsor shall provide the Government the full amount of the additional required contribut:or.. L EXT MAKE ITS ENTIRE OPTI ION II - USE OPTICN =- IF CONSTRUCTICN OF THE PROJECT WI.0 THAN ONE YEAR, UNLESS THE LOCAL SPCNSOR WISHES TO NTRIBUTION IN FULL AT THE CUTSET. STRIKE GH THE O` IT DOES NOT APPLY.] or shall provide, ing the period ents re '_ed under Article II of esently estimated to be share the Local Sponsor estimated to be in this Article a. The Local Sp of construction, the cash Agreement. Total project costs $ In order to must provide a cash contrib $ . The d based upon the Gove projection of c inflation. S on prese ar amount set fo nt best estimates which s, price level changes, and antic' cost estimates are subject to adjustmen upon cos-ctually incurred and are not to be construed as fina.- al responsibilities of the Government and the Local son. reflect ed 12 this are ased Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 b. The Local Sponsor shall provide its required cash ccn ibution in proportion to the rate of Federal expenditur-s durin the period of construction in accordance with the follow provisions: Fcr purposes of budget planning, the Go -rnmert shall notify the Local Sponscr by •f [S?ECIFIC DATE estimated funds that will be reired from the eet its share of total proje costs for the each year of th Local Sponsor to upcoming fiscal ye 2. No late to the award of the fir shall notify the Local Sp total project costs, inclu•'ng its s the Project incurred prior t• the i the first fiscal year of const ABCVE NUMBER] calendar shall [SELECT ONLY ONE OF THE THROUGH THE MECHANISMS THAT than [30-60] construction sor of the NOT calendar days prior tract, the Government cal Sponscr's share cf re cf costs attributable to tiation of construction, for on. No later than [HALF THE s thereafter, the Local Sponsor WING FUNDING MECHANISMS: STRIKE PLY . [1] provide the Gov--nzent the fs'1 amount of the required contribution b delivering a ch-ck payable to "FAO USAED, " to the Contract g Officer representing [LOCATION the Government. [2] verify o the satisfaction cf the Gc•-rnment that it has deposited t.- requisite amount in an escrow account acceptable to the Gove nt, with interest accruing to the '•cal Sponsor. :3] pr ent to the Government an irrevocable -tter of credit acc=•table to the Government in an amount suf cient to meet the ocal Sponsor's obligation. 3. For the second and subsequent fiscal years o pro ct construction, the Government shall, no later than 6 ca -ndar days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, noti e Local Sponsor of the Local Sponsor's share of total projec 13 • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 c is for that fiscal year. No later than 33 calendar days pr to beginning of the fiscal year, the kcal Sponsor sh make the nece funds available to the Government throw he funding mecha m specified in Article VI.b.2. o is Agreement. As construction o e Project proceeds, the vernment shall adjust the amounts re c iced to be provi 'ander this paragraph to reflect actual costs. 4. If at any ti u- •uring -•e period of construction the Government determi•- that additiona'l•junds will be needed from the Local Sponsor, the Government shat_>so notify the Local Sponsor, and Local Sponsor, no later than 4�ke eandar days from recce of such notice, shall make the necessarrftnds aval:aif_e through the funding mechanism specified in Art VX .2. of this Agreement. :CLAUSES c., d., e., AND f., APPLY TO BOTH OPTIONS : AND =: IN ARTICLE VI.] c. The Government will draw on the :FUNDS, OR ESCRCW ACCCUNT, CR LETTER OF CREDIT. SELECT ONLY CNE OF THESE OPTICNS, CONSISTENT WITH THE FCNDING MECHANISM SELECTED IN ARTICLE VI.b. AND FILL IN THE SPACE PROVIDE] funds provided by the Local Sponsor such sums as the Government deems necessary to cover contractual and in-house fiscal obligations attributable to the Project as they are incurred, as well as costs incurred by the Government prior tc the initiation of construction. d. Upon completion of the Project and final determination of the costs associated with all relevant contact claims and court actions, including appeals, the Government shall compute the total project costs and tender to the Local Sponsor a final accounting of the Local Sponsor's share of total protect costs. In the event the total contribution by the Local Sponsor is less than its minimum required share of total project costs, the Local Sponsor shall, no later than 90 calendar days after receipt of written notice, make a cash payment to the Government of whatever sum is required to meet its minimum required share of total project costs. 14 Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 e. In the event the Local Sponsor has made cash contributions in excess of 5 percent of total project costs which result in the Local Sponsor's having provided more than its required share of total project costs, the Government shall, no later than 90 calendar days after the final accounting is complete, subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose, and subject to the Federal cost limitation set out in Article « .f., return said excess to the Local Sponsor; however, the Local Sponsor shall not be entitled to any refund of the five percent cash contribution required pursuant to Article II.c. of this Agreement. f. If the Local Sponsor's total contribution under this Agreement (including lands, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations, and suitable borrow and dredged material disposal areas provided by the Local Sponsor) exceeds (EITHER 508 OR THE APPROPRIATE ABILITY TC PAY PERCENTAGE] 50 percent of total project costs, the Government shall, subject to the availability cf appropriations for that purpose, and subject to the Federal limitation set out in Article II.f., refund the excess to the Local Sponsor no later than 90 calendar days after the final accounting is complete. ARTICLE VII - DISPUTES Before any party to this Agreement may bring suit in any court concerning an issue relating to this Agreement, such party must first seek in good faith to resolve the issue through negotiation or other forms of nonbinding alternative dispute resolution mutually acceptable to the parties. ARTICLE VIII - OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REHABILITATION a. After the Government has turned the completed Project, or functional portion of the Project, over to the Local Sponsor, the Local Sponsor shall operate, maintain, repair, replace, and rehabilitate the completed Project, or functional portion of the Project, in accordance with regulations or directions prescribed by the Government. 15 • • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 b. The Local Sponsor hereby gives the Government a right to enter, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, upon land which it owns or controls for access to the Project for the purpose of inspection, and, if necessary, for the purpose of completing, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or rehabilitating the Protect. If an inspection shows that the Local Sponsor for any reason is failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement without receiving prior written approval from the Government, the Government will send a written notice to the Local Sponsor. if the Local Sponsor persists in such failure for 30 calendar days after receipt of the notice, then the Government shall have a right to enter, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, upon lands the Local Sponsor owns or controls for access to the Project for the purpose cf completing, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or rehabilitating the Project. No completion, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or rehabilitation by the Government shall operate to relieve the Local Sponsor of responsibility to meet its obligations as set forth in this Agreement, or to preclude the Government from pursuing any other remedy at law or equity to assure faithful performance pursuant to this Agreement. ARTICLE IX - RELEASE OF CLAIMS The Local Sponsor shall hold and save the Government free from all damages arising from the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the Government or its contractors. ARTICLE X - MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS The Government and the Local Sponsor shall keep books, records, documents, and other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement to the extent and in such detail as will properly reflect total project costs. The Government and the Local Sponsor shall maintain such books, records, documents, and other evidence for a minimum of three years after completion of construction of the Project and 16 • 4 Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 resolution of all relevant claims arising therefrom, and shall make available at their offices at reasonable times, such books, records, documents, and other evidence for inspection and audit by authorized representatives of the parties to this Agreement. ARTICLE XI - GOVERNMENT AUDIT The Government shall conduct an audit when appropriate of the Local Sponsor's records for the Project to ascertain the allowability, reasonableness, and allocability of its costs for inclusion as credit against the non -Federal share of project costs. ARTICLE XII - FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS Ir. acting under its rights and obligations hereunder, the Local Sponsor agrees to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 83-352, and Cepartment of Defense Directive 5500.11 issued pursuant thereto and published in Part 300 of Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, as well as Army Regulation 600-7, entitled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and Activities Assisted or Conducted by the Department of the Army." ARTICLE XIII - RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES The parties to this Agreement act in an independent capacity in the performance of their respective functions under this Agreement, and neither party is to be considered the officer, agent, or employee of the other. ARTICLE XIV - OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT No member of or delegate to the Congress, or resident commissioner, shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement, or to any benefit that may arise therefrom. 17 • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 ARTICLE XV - COVENANT AGAINST CCNTINGENT FEES The Local Sponsor warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Local Sponsor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, ir. its discretion, to add tc the Agreement or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. ARTICLE XVI - TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION a. If at any time the Local Sponsor fails to make the payments required under this Agreement, the Secretary of the Army shall terminate or suspend work on the Project until the Local Sponsor is no longer in arrears, unless the Secretary of the Army determines that continuation of work on the Project is in the interest of the United States or is necessary in order to satisfy agreements with any other non -Federal interests ir. connection with the Project. Any delinquent payment shall be charged interest at a rate, tc be determ_ned by the Secretary cf the Treasury, equal to 150 per centum of the average bond equivalent rate of the 13 -week Treasury bills auctioned immediately prior tc the date on which such payment became delinquent, or auctioned immediately prior to the beginning of each additional 3 -month period if the period of delinquency exceeds 3 months. b. If the Government fails to receive annual appropriations for the Project in amounts sufficient to meet project expenditures for the then -current cr upcoming fiscal year, the Government shall so notify the local Sponsor. After 60 calendar days either party may elect without penalty to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Article or to defer future performance hereunder; however, deferral of future performance under this Agreement shall not affect existing obligations or relieve the parties of liability for any obligation previously incurred. In the event that either party elects to terminate this 18 • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 Agreement pursuant to this Article, both parties shall conclude their activities relating to the Project and proceed to a final accounting in accordance with Article VI of this Agreement. In the event that either party elects to defer future performance under this Agreement pursuant to this Article, such deferral shall remain in effect until such time as the Government receives sufficient appropriations cr until either party elects to terminate this Agreement. ARTICLE XVII - NOTICES a. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permi,.ted to be given under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly given if in writing and delivered personally, given by prepaid telegram, or mailed by first-class (postage prepaid), registered, or certified mail, as follows: If to the local Sponsor: Mayor City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Fayetteville. Arkansas 72701 (FULL ADDRESS] If to the Government: Commander Little Rock District. Corps of Engineers P.O. Hoz 867 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0867 _FULL ADDRESS] b. A party may change the address to which such communications are to be directed by giving written notice to the other party in the manner provided in this Article. c. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication made pursuant to this Article shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee at such time as it is personally delivered or seven calendar days after it is mailed, as the case may be. 19 • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 ARTICLE XVI:: - CONFIDENTIALITY To the extent permitted by the laws governing each party, the parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of exchanged information where requested to do so by the providing party. ARTICLE XIX - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES a. After execution of this Agreement and upon direction by the Contracting Officer, the Local Sponsor shall perform, or cause to be performed, such environmental investigations as are determined necessary by the Government or the Local Sponsor to identify the existence and extent of any hazardous substances regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 USC 9601-9675, on lands necessary for ?roect construction, operation, and maintenance. All actual costs incurred by the Local Sponsor which are properly allowable and allocable to performance of any such environmental investigations shall be included in total project ccsts and cost shared as a construction cost in accordance with Section 103 of Public Law 99-662. b. In the evert it is discovered through an environmental investigation or other means that any lards, easements, rights-of-way, or disposal areas to be acquired or provided for the Project contain any hazardous substances regulated under CERCLA, the Local Sponsor and the Government shall provide prompt notice to each other, and the Local Sponsor shall not proceed with the acquisition of lands, easements, rights-of-way, or disposal areas until mutually agreed. c. The Government and the Local Sponsor shall determine whether to initiate construction of the Project, or if already in construction, to continue with construction of the Project, or to terminate construction of the Protect for the convenience of the Government in any case where hazardous substances regulated under CERCLA are found to exist on any lands necessary for the Project. Should the Government and the Local Sponsor determine tc proceed or continue with construction after considering any liability that 20 Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 may arise under CERCLA, as between the Government and the Local Sponsor, the Local Sponsor shall be responsible for any and all necessary clean up and response costs, tc include the costs of any studies and investigations necessary to determine an appropriate response to the contamination. Such costs shall not be considered a part of total project costs as defined in this Agreement. In the event the Local Sponsor fails to provide any funds necessary to pay far clean up and response costs or to otherwise discharge its responsibilities under this paragraph upon direction by the Government, the Government may either terminate or suspend work on the Project or proceed with further work as provided in Article XVI of this Acquirement. d. The Local Sponsor and the Government shall consult with each other under the Construction Phasing and Management Article of this Agreement to assure that responsible parties bear any necessary clear. up and response costs as defined in CERCLA. Any decision made pursuant to paragraph c of this Article shall not relieve any party from any liability that may arise under CERCLA. e. The Local Sponsor shall operate, maintain, repair, replace, and rehabilitate the Project in a manner so that liability will not arise under CERCLA. ARTICLE XX - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT The U.S. Army Engineer for the Little Rock District [LOCATION] is authorized to execute this [DISTRICT OR DIVISION] Agreement on behalf of the Government, provided no modification is made to this Agreement other than completion in accordance with the bracketed instructions. If any such modification is made, this Agreement shall be subject to the written approval of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) and is not binding on the Government until so approved. 21 • • Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, as of the day and year first above written. THE DEPARTM b BY: THE LOCA ONSOR BY : r( NATURE] DAVID R. REF Fred 8. Hanna ;TYPED NAME] [TYPED NAME] Colonel. Corns of Enaineers Mayor District Engineer City of Fayetteville, Arkansas [TITLE IN FULL] 'TITLE IN FLZL] DATE: DATE: 0,7 22 I, Jerry Rosa CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY [TYPED OR PRINTED NAPE] legal officer of the Sec 205 Form LCA 23 Apr 90 do hereby certify that I am the principal City of Fayetteville [LOCAL SPONSOR] that the City of Favetteville 1 is a legally [LOCAL SPONSOR] constituted public body with full authority and legal capability to perform the terms of the Agreement between the Department of the Army and the City of Fayetteville in connection with the :LOCAL SPONSOR] Cato Sorinas Branch and Town Branch Project, and to pay damages, if [ PROJECT NAME] necessary in the event of the failure to perform, In accordance with Section 221 of Public Law 91-511, and that the person(s) who has/have executed this Agreement on behalf of the City of Fayetteville [Local Sponsor] has/have acted with_n their statutory authority. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, : have made and exe uted this certification this qtt day of u9 19� . Jerry Rose [TYPED NAME] City Attorney Fayetteville, AR [TITLE IN1 FULL] 23 • • • CERTIFICAT;ON REGARDING LOBBYING The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering, into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension., continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instruction. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. v /(�r2:?�� [SIGNATURE Fred B. Hanna Mayor, City of OF LCA - SIGNATORY] Fayetteville, AR • City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Budget Adjustment Form Budget Year 1994 Department: Sales Tax Construction Division: Program: Date Requested July 5, 1994 Adjustment # Project or Item Requested: A budget adjustment is requested to fund the remaining cost of the City's portion of the Local Cooperation Agreement with the Corps of Engineers for the Cato Springs — Town Creek Project. Project or Item Deleted: Proposed funding is from the Mill Street Extension Project. Justification: The Corps estimated cost for the entire project is $234.400 with the City responsible for $128,400. The City's portion cuu:d be reduce to $117,200 at the conclusion of the project in mid 1995. Because of the timing of the project a budget adjustment is requested to cover the City's cost exposure for this project. Justification: The Mill Street Extension Project scope has been reduced resulting in leas projected cost. Account Name Drainage Improvenments Account Narne Sircet Improvements Amount Amount Increase Account Number 25,405 4470 9470 Project Number 5817 00 Decrease Account Number 25.405 4470 9470 5809 00 94039 Project Number 90005 dta Req. ed t� get C . : dior _f' riPJ�. Approval Signatures L `e partmenr Director Z1 Admin. Services Mayor Budget Office Use Only Type: A BCD 111 F Date of Approval Posted to General Ledger Entered in Category Log Budget Office Cop FAY TTEV"II.LE THE CRY Of FAVET1EVIII E, AAAANFAF DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE_ _ _ • To: Sherry Thomas, City Clerk From: Jim Beavers, Engineering/ Date: 20 July 94 Re: Cato Springs Flood Control Project - Local Cooperation Agreement - As approved by the City Council 19 July 94 The Corps of Engineers has offered. and the proposal to have a formal signing of • the Mayor has accepted, the LCA. The Corps of Engineers will be arranging this signing in the near future. Therefore, 1 can not submit the LCA to signatures. Please call me if Thank you. you have any questions. public meeting and you at this time for • • • To: Traci Paul, City Clerk From: Jim Beavers, Engineering Date: 12 Sept 94 Re: Cato Springs Flood Control Resolution no. ??? fl ?� Please find enclosed the original Local Cooperation Agreement as signed by the Corps of Engineers, The Mayor and the City Attorney. The Council approved the agreement 19 July 94. (I do not have a copy of the resolution.) The Corps and the Mayor had a formal signing August 9th, 1994. I received our Copy September 9th.