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R-1194 - 09/11/2012 - IDCEO GRANT - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2012 - IDCEO- GR -EX -R -1194 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND THE IDCEO FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE OAK BROOK HERITAGE CENTER WHEREAS, the Oak Brook Heritage Center ( "Center') was constructed in 1922 and added to the National Historic Register in 2003; and WHEREAS, the Center is both home to the Village of Oak Brook's ( "Village') historical artifact collection and serves as a community meeting space; and WHEREAS, the Center is in need of renovation in order to preserve the Center; and WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook ( "Village') applied for, and was awarded, a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ( "IDCEO') to receive funds to renovate the Center ( "Grant'); and WHEREAS, in order to receive the Grant, the Village must enter into an agreement with the IDCEO to govern the use of the Grant, which agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A ( "Agreement"j; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, being fully advised in the premises, have determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to approve the Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows: Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and made a part of, this Resolution as the findings of the Village President and Board of Trustees. Section 2: Approval of the Agreement. The President and Board of Trustees hereby approve the Agreement by and between the Village and the IDCEO in a final form acceptable to the Village Manager and the Village Attorney. Section 3: Authorization and Execution of the Agreement. The Village President and Village Clerk shall be, and hereby are, authorized to execute the final Agreement on behalf of the Village after review and approval of the final form of the Agreement by the Village Manager and the Village Attorney. Section 4: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and approval in the manner provided by law. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Resolution 2012- IOCEO- GR -EX -R -1194 Approving IDCEO Grant Page 2 of 3 APPROVED THIS 11th day of September, 2r (So—pal G. Lalmalani Village President PASSED THIS 11`h day of September, 2012 Ayes: Trustees Manzo, Moy and Wolin None Trustees Aktin' Yusuf and Zannis ATT�EiG< Charlotte K. Pruss Village Clerk EXHIBIT A Grant Management Program 01 Grant No. 12- 203200 for the Village of Oak Brook Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 500 E. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62701 Page 1 Grant Number 12- 203200 STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Notice of Grant Award No. 12- 203200 This Grant Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement') is entered into between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (hereinafter referred to as the 'Department' or "DCEO ") and Village of Oak Brook (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee "). Subject to terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Department agrees to provide a Grant in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to the Grantee. Subject to the execution of this Agreement by both parties, the Grantee is hereby authorized to incur costs against this Agreement from the beginning date of 08/01!2012 through the ending date of 07/31/2014, unless otherwise established within Part II Scope of Work. The Grantee hereby agrees to use the Grant Funds provided under the Agreement for the purposes set forth herein and agrees to comply with all terms of this Agreement. This Agreement includes the following sections, all of which are incorporated into and made part of this Agreement Parts: 1. Budget 11. Scope of Work III Grant Fund Control Requirements IV. Terms and Conditions V. General Provisions VI. Certifications This grant is state funded. Under penalties of perjury, the undersigned certifies that the name, taxpayer information number and legal status listed below are correct. Name: Village of Oak Brook Taxpayer Identification Number: SSN/FEIN: 366009534 Page 2 Grant Number 12- 203200 Legal Status: Individual (01) Sole Proprietor (02) Partnership/Legal Corporation (03) Corporation (04) Not For Profit Corporation (04) Medical Corporation (06) X Governmental (08) GRANTEE: Village of Oak Brook Estate or Trust (10) Pharmacy- Noncopomte (11) Nonresident Alien (13) Pharmacy/Funeral Home/Cemetery Corp (15) Tax Exempt (16) Limited Liability Company (select applicable tax classification) C - Corporation P - Partnership Grantee's execution of this Agreement shall serve as its certifiestion under oath that Grantee has read, understands and agrees to all provisions of this Agreement and that the informatim contained in the Agreement is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief and that the Grantee shall be bound by the same. Grantee acknowledges that the individual executing this Agreement is authorized to act on the Grantee's behalf. Grantee further acknowledges that the award of Grant Funds under this Agreement is conditioned upon the above certification/ By_ September 11, 2012 (Authorized Signator) Date Gopal Lalmalani, Village President Name and Title STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY By, �+-awlt�.t O..11o(`� 1 ZSI tZ. David Vaught, Director a Date t �:tt QJl1�L SE >7'L�5 Grantee Address: �a.t3U� Qe(M Please asRindicate any address changes below 1200 Oak Brook Rd Oak Brook, IL 60523 -2203 In processing this grant and related documentation, the Department will only accept materials signed by the Authorized Signatory or Designee of this Agreement, as designated or prescribed herein. If the Authorized Signatory chooses to assign a designee to sign or submit materials required by this Agreement to the Department, the Authorized Signatory must either send written notice to the Department indicating the name of the designee or provide notice as set forth immediately following this paragraph. Without such notice, the Department will reject any materials signed or submitted on the Grantee's behalf by anyone other than the Authorized Signatory. The Authorized Signatory must approve each Authorized Designee separately by signing as indicated below. If an Authorized Designee(s) appears below, please verify the information and indicate any changes as necessary. Page 3 Grant Number 12- 203200 The following are designated as Authorized Designees) for the Grantee: Z4Z—� S Authorized Designee: Mike Hullihan ,C•�WU aht, Authorized Designee Title: Village Engineer h 6�tty, IJraS Authorized Designee Phone: 630-368 -5270 Authorized Designee Email: mhullihw@oak-bruolc.org Authorized Signatory Approval: Authorized Designee: David Niemeya- Authorized Designee Phone: 630-16 Manages• ,f \ Authorized Designee Phrnhe: 630 - 368 -5020 Authorized Designee Email: dnianeyor@oak- brook.org V Authorized Signatory Approval: Authorized Designee; Authorized Designee Tide: ,. Authorized Designee Phone: Authorized Designee Email: Authorized Signatory Approval: X X4�1 y0ftit.I G. �`yl[Q,�CL1i � Page 4 Grant Number 12- 203200 PART BUDGET Cost Category 15; iption Cost Cat DCEO Budget Amount Variance % Variance Limit DESIGN/ENGINEERING 1205 10,000.00 10.00 0.00 PAVING /CONCRETE/MASONRY 1219 40,000.00 10.00 0.00 CONSTRUCTION MGMT & OVERSIGHT 1221 10,000.00 10.00 0.00 PLUMBING 1229 15,000.00 10.00 0.00 purchase of materials necessary for completion of the project scope such as: internal or external pipes for water, gas, and/or sewage; fixtures; etc. including associated labor/installation costs, as identified within the Part Total 11 Scope of Work. $75,000.00 BUDGET LINE ITEM DEFINITIONS The definitions listed below will help to identify allowable costs for each of the budgeted lines in this Agreement. Any costs not specifically named below should be verified to be allowable by the DCEO grant manager prior to incurring the cost. DESIGN/ENGINEERING costs associated with creation of the project's architectural drawings; engineering studies and/or fees; eta, including costs of plans & specs and/or printing costs if specifically identified as such within the Part II Scope of Work PAVING/CONCRETE/MASONRY purchase of materials necessary for completion of the project scope such as bituminous pavement; concrete; rock; bricks; blocks; mortar; tuckpointing; etc, including associated labor /installation costs, as identified within the Part 11 Scope of Work. CONSTRUCTION MGMT & costs associated with managing the construction activities and/or OVERSIGHT overseeing all aspects of the construction project, either by contractor personnel or Grantee personnel, but limited to verifiable time working on this project. PLUMBING purchase of materials necessary for completion of the project scope such as: internal or external pipes for water, gas, and/or sewage; fixtures; etc. including associated labor/installation costs, as identified within the Part 11 Scope of Work. Pass- Through Entity or Subgrantor Responsibilities. If Grantee provides any portion of this funding to another entity through a grant agreement or contract, Grantee is considered to be a pass - through entity or subgrantor. Per Section 5.10(M) of the Agreement, Grantee must obtain written approval before it provides any portion of this funding to another entity through a grant agreement or contract. If the Department provides written approval, the Grantee must adhere to the following for any awards or contracts entered into using the Grant Fonds listed above: (1) Ensure that all subgrant or contractual awards of Grant Funds are made in conformance with the terms of this Agreement specifically including, but not limited to, Sections 3.4 and 3.6 of this Agreement; and (2) Ensure subgrantees are aware of the terms and conditions of this grant and abide by them. Page 5 Gmnt Number 12- 203200 PART II SCOPE OF WORK In consideration for the Grant Funds to be provided by the Department, the Grantee agrees to perform the Project described in Part H (Scope of Work) hereof, in accordance with the provisions of Part I (Budget) hereof. Section L Public Benefit . The Grantee is a governmental entity providing various services to the residents of the Village of Oak Brook in DuPage County, Illinois. Grant funds will be used for costs associated with renovation of the Oak Brook Heritage Center, which resides in the historic "Old Butler School." This structure was constructed in 1922 and added to the National Historic Register in 2003. The Oak Brook Heritage Center serves as both the home of the Grantee's historical artifact collection and as a public meeting space. The preservation of artifacts is dependent upon having a weather tight building. Similarly, as a place of public gathering, an acceptable environment is vital. Renovations will include replacement of gutters and downspouts, waterproofing foundation, removing concrete planters, lowering of storm sewer manholes, installation of entrance storm inlet, replacement of foundation drains, and masonry tuckpointing. Grant funds will also be used for design/engineering costs associated with this project. Completion of this project will benefit the public by providing for the preservation of historical artifacts and by providing improved access to public meeting space. Section 2. Grant Tasks 2.1 The Grantee shall use Grant funds as detailed in Part 1, BUDGET. Expenditure of Grant funds will comply with applicable bond guidelines. 2.2 The Grantee shall utilize properly acquired, constructed or improved with funds provided under this Agreement solely to provide the programs and services specified in Section 1, above, for at least the tens of the Grant Agreement. Any sale, transfer, assignment or other conveyance of property acquired, constructed or improved shall provide that the property must continue to be used to accomplish or facilitate the public purpose described in Section I, above. 2.3 The Grantee agrees to comply with the following: (a) The Grantee shall utilize grant funds in accordance with Part I (Budget) to complete the activities/performance described in Section 1, above. The Grantee shall provide any additional funds, or secure commitments therefore, which are necessary to complete the specified activities/performance during the grant term ad forth in the Notice of Grant Award. (b) The Grantee shall execute all agreements necessary to complete the activities/performance described in Section I, above, including, but not limited to, purchase/sales contracts for real and /or personal property, leases, easements, loans, financing agreements, grant agreements, operating agreements, etc., during the grant term specified in the Notice of Grant Award. (c) The Grantee shall obtain all authorization necessary to complete the activities/perfarmance described in Section 1, above, including, but not limited to, municipal ordinances, permits, variances, other approvals, etc., during the grant term specified in the Notice of Grant Award. (d) The Grantee shall notify the Departmental grant manager in writing no later than 10 days after it becomes aware of any events/circumstances that will result in substantial delays or may substantially Page 6 Grant Number 12- 203200 impair the Grantee's ability to complete the activities/performanoe described in Section 1, above, during the grant term specified in the Notice of Grant Award. (e) The Grantee shall provide to the Department additional information relative to its compliance with the provisions set forth in subsections (a) through (d), above, pursuant to Part III, Section 3.2C, "Additional Information." (t) In addition to the requirements of Part III, Section 3.7, the Grantee shall maintain in its file, and make available to the Department upon request therefore, copies of documentation, correspondence, agreements, etc., evidencing compliance with the requirements of subsections (a) through (d), above. 2.4 Any equipment purchased with Grant funds provided hereunder shall only be used for the purposes set forth above for the term of the grant. Page 7 Grant Number 12- 203200 PART III GRANT FUND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 AUDITS A. Provide Copy of any Audits Performed If the Grantee is required to obtain an audit by entities other than the Department, the Grantee must provide the Department with a copy of the audit report, applicable management letters (SAS 115 and applicable SAS 114 letters (Auditor's Communication With Those Charged With Governance) within thirty (30) days of the Grantee's receipt of such audit report, but in no event later than nine (9) months following the end of the period for which the audit was performed. B. Discretionary Audit The Department may, at any time, and at its discretion, request a Grant- Specific Auditor other audit, Management Letters (SAS 115) and SAS 114 Letters (Auditor's Communication With Those Charged With Governance) to be delivered within thirty (30) days of the Grantee's receipt of such audit report, but in no event later than nine (9) months following the end of the period for which the audit was performed. C. Grant - Specific Audit If the Grantee submits a Grant - Specific Audit either by requirement of the Department or in place of a Standard Audit, the Grant- Specific Audit must meet the following requirements: The audit must be completed at the end of the grant and cover the entire grant period. The audit must include a Revenue (Receipt) and Expenditure Statement, which verifies budget amounts with actual amounts for this grant. The audit must also include a compliance component which covers, at a minimum, the following items: • Confirmation that the Grantee completed the activities described in the Scope of Work (Part II) within the grant term; • Confirmation that the Grantee obtained prior written approvals from the Department for material changes from the performance of the activities described in the Scope of Work (Part 11); • Confirmation that the Grantee expended grant funds within the grant period; • Confirmation that the Grantee adhered to the grant budget (Part 1) or, if not variances most be identified; • Confirmation that the Grantee obtained prim written approvals from the Department for any material variances in its expenditure of grant funds; • Confirmation that the Grantee adequately accounted for the receipts and expenditures of grant funds; • Confirmation, if applicable, that the Grantee returned grant funds and interest to the Department in accordance with the provisions of the Grant Agreenent; and • Confirmation that the amounts reported in the Grantee's Final Financial Status Report are traceable to its general ledger and accounting records. D. Audit Performance All Audits shall he performed by an independent certified public accountant or accounting firm licensed by the appropriate licensing body in accordance with applicable auditing standards. E. Audit Submission The Grantee shall electronically send all audit reports and related deliverables to the Department at the following address: externalaudihm itg Ilinois.gov Page 8 Grant Number 12- 203200 If the Grantee is unable to submit the aforementioned documents to the Department electronically, the information shall be sent to the Department at the following address: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Office of Accountability External Audit Section 500 East Monroe Street Springfield, IL 62701 3.2 REPORTING REOUMEMENTS In addition to any other documents specified in this Agreement, the Grantee must submit the following reports and information in accordance with the provisions hereof. A. Expenditures and Project Activity Prior to Grant Execution If the Agreement is executed more than thirty (30) days after the beginning date of the grant term provided in the Notice of Grant Award, the Grantee must submit a Financial Status Report and a Project Status Report, in a format provided by the Department, accounting for expenditures and project activity incurred from the beginning of the grant term up to the end of the month preceding the date of the Department's execution. If these Reports are required, the Department will not disburse any Grant Funds until the report is submitted to and approved by the Department. B. Final Financial Status Report The Final Financial Status Report described in Section 5.3 hereof is due within 45 days following the end date stated in the Notice of Grant Award. The Grantee should refer to the Welcome Package and the Reports Deliverable Schedule for the specific reporting requirements and due dates. Grantee must submit the report in the format provided by the Department. This report must summarize expenditure of the Grant Funds and activities completed during the grant term. The Grantee's failure to comply with the Close -out requirements set forth herein and in Section 5.3 will be considered a material breach of the performance required by this Agreement and may be the basis to initiate proceedings to recover all Grant Funds disbursed to the Grantee. Grantee's failure to comply with this Section shall be considered prima facie evidence of default, and may be admitted as such, without further proof, into evidence before the Department or in any other legal proceeding. C. Additional Information Upon request by the Department, the Grantee must, within the time directed by the Department, submit additional written reports regarding the Project, including, but not limited to, materials sufficient to document information provided by th e Grantee, D. Submittal of Reports Submittal of all reports and documentation required under this Agreement should be submitted to the individual as directed by the Department Grants in excess of $25,000 require, at a minimum, the filing of quarterly reports describing the progress of the program, project, or use and the expenditure of the grant funds related thereto. E. Failure to Submit Reports In the event Grantee fails to timely submit any reports required under this Agreement, the Department may withhold or suspend the distribution of Grant Funds until said reports are filed and approved by the Department. 3.3 WELCOME PACKAGE Upon execution of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee will receive a Welcome Package detailing reporting requirements and procedures relating to the Grant The Grantee is obligated to comply with those requirements find any revisions thereto in accordance with Section 3.2(B) of this Grant Agreement. 3.4 FISCAL RECORDING REQUIREMENTS The Grantee's financial management system shall be structured to provide for accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results of the Project funded under this grant program. The Grantee is Page 9 Grant Number 12- 203200 accountable for all Grant Funds received under this Grant, including those expended for subgrantees. The Grantee shall maintain effective control and accountability over all Grant Funds, equipment property, and other assets under the grant as required by the Department. The Grantee shall keep retards sufficient to permit the tracing of Grant Funds to a level of expenditure adequate to insure that Grant Funds have not been inappropriately expended, and must have internal controls consistent with generally accepted accounting practices adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 3.5 DUE DILIGENCE IN EXPENDITURE OF FONDS Grantee shall ensure that Grant Funds are expended in accordance with the following principles: (i) grant expenditures should be made in accordance with generally accepted sound, business practices, arms- length bargaining, applicable federal and state laws and regulations; (ii) grant expenditures should conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (iii) grant expenditures should not exceed the amount that would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision is made to incur the costs; and (iv) grant accounting should be consistent with generally accepted accounting principles. 3.6 MONITORING The grant will be monitored for compliance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement, together with appropriate programmatic rules, regulations, and/or guidelines that the Department promulgates or implements. The Grantee must permit any agent authorized by the Department, upon presentation of credentials, in accordance by all methods available by law, including full access to and the right to examine any document, papas and records either in hard copy or electronic, of the Grantee involving transactions relating to this grant 3.7 RECORDS RETENTION The Grantee is accountable for all Grant Funds received under this Agreement and shall maintain, for a minimum of four (4) years following the Department's final written approval of all required close -outs, unless the Department notifies the Grantee prior to the expiration of the four years that a longer period is required, adequate books, records, and supporting documents, including digital and electronic data, to verify the amount, recipients and uses of all disbursements of Grant Funds passing in conjunction with this Agreement. This Agreement and all books, records and supporting documents related hereto shall be available for inspection and audit by the Department, the Office of Inspector General, the Auditor General of the State of Illinois, the Illinois Attorney General, or any of their duly authorized representative(s), and the Grantee agrees to fully cooperate with any audit performed by the Auditor General or the Department. Grantee agrees to provide full access to all relevant materials and to provide copies of same upon request. Failure to maintain books, records and supporting documents required by this Agreement shall establish a Presumption in favor of the Department for the recovery of any Grant Funds paid by the Department under this Agreement for which adequate books, records and supporting documentation are not available to support their purported disbursement or expenditure. If any of the services to be performed under this Agreement are subcontracted and/or if subgrants are issuedlawarded for the expenditure of Grant Funds provided under this Agreement, the Grantee shall include in all such subcontracts and subgrants, a provision that the Department, the Office of Inspector General, and the Auditor General of the State of Illinois, or any of their duly authorized representatives, will have full access to and the right to examine any pertinent books, documents, papers and records of any such subcontractor or subgrantee involving transactions related to this Agreement for a period of four (4) years following the Department's final approval of all required close -outs (financial and/or programmatic), and any such subcontractor shall be governed by the same requirements to which the Grantee is subject under this Agreement. Page 10 Grant Number 12- 203200 PART IV TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4.1 AUTHORITY: PURPOSE: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES A. Author i The Department is authorized to make this grant pursuant to 20 ILCS 6051605 -55 and/or 20 ILCS 605/605 -30. The purpose of this authority is as follows: To make and enter into contracts, including grants, as authorized pursuant to appropriations by the General Assembly. and/or To use the State and federal programs, grants, and subsidies that are available to assist in the discharge of the provisions of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. B. Purpose: Representations and Warranties The sole purpose of this grant is to fund the Grantee's performance of the Project, described in Part 11 hereof, during the teen of this grant. The Grantee represents and warrants that the grant proposal /application submitted by the Grantee is in all material respects true and accurate; that it is authorized to undertake the obligations set forth in this Agreement and that it has obtained or will obtain and maintain all permits, licenses or other governmental approvals necessary to perform the Project described in Part B. 4.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE: EXTENSIONS A. Proiect Schedule The Grantee must complete the Scope of Work within the grant term. The Department may require the submission of deliverables. Deliverables must be provided as directed by the Department. For purposes of this Agreement, the Grant Period Begin Date shall be the Project Commencement Date and the Grant Period End Date shall be the Project Completion Date unless these dates are clearly identified as distinctly different in the Part D Scope of Work. B. Extensions Extensions of the grant term will be granted only for good cause. Grantees requiring an extension of the grant term should submit a written request to the Program Manager prior to the grant expiration date stating the reason for the extension. All extensions must comply with requirements of Section 5.7. Grantee's failure to adhere to the schedule set forth in Part II may be grounds for suspension or termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.5 herein. Further, failure by the Grantee to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Part U, or with any additional terms and conditions within the Agreement, may result in the Grantee being deemed ineligible by the Department for future funding. 4.3 PAYMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS A. Expenditure of Funds: Right to Refund Payment of the grant amount specified in the Notice of Grant Award shall be made to the Grantee as specified herein. Grant Funds provided under this Agreement must be expended only to perform the tasks set forth in the Scope of Work attached as Part Il of this Agreement. In addition to reasons set forth in other sections of this Agreement, the Department will require a refund from Grantee if (i) the total grant expenditures are less than the amount vouchered to the Grantee from the Department pursuant to the Notice of Grant Award; or (ii) Grant Funds have not been expended or legally obligated within the grant tens in accordance with Parts I and Part II hereof. If the Department requires a refund under either of the above circumstances, the Grant Funds must be returned to the Department within forty -five (45) days of the end of the grant tern or the otherwise effective Grant Agreement termination date. B. Payment Provisions: Prior Incurred Costs Page I I Grant Number 12- 203200 5% Partial Advance Remaindw Reimbursement Upon execution of this Agreement, the Department shall authorize an initial disbursement in the amount of twenty-five percent (25 %) of the total grant award. Future payments to the Grantee are subject to the Grantee's submission and certification of eligible costs incurred and any documentation as required by the Department. Payment shall be initiated upon the Department's approval of eligible costs and cash amount requested for reimbursement of those costs. Prior Incurred Costs Reimbursement of costs incurred prior to the beginning date as specified in the Notice of Grant Award will be allowed only if specifically provided for in the Part Il, Scope of Work, as approved by the Department If not clearly indentified in Part II, Scope of Work, any costs incurred prior to this Agreement will be disallowed. 4.4 GRANT SPECIFIC TERMSICONDITIONS A. Proiects Requiring External Sian -offs (1) Pursuant to applicable statute(s), this grant requires sign -off by the following State agency(ies). The status of the sign -off is Indicated as of the date the grant is sent to the Grantee for execution: AGENCY SIGN -OFF SIGN -OFF RECEIVED OUTSTANDING X Illinois Historic Preservation Agency X _ Illinois Dept. of Agriculture _ _ Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources NONE APPLICABLE While any external sign -off is outstanding, the provisions of Item 3) immediately below apply with respect to the disbursement of funds under this grant. NOTE: The fact that a sign -off has been received in no way relieves the Grantee of its obligation to comply wlth any conditions or requirements conveyed by the applicable agency(ies) in conjunction with the issuance of the sign -off for the project funded under this Agreement. (2) For projects subject to review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Grantee must, prior to construction, obtain a construction permit or "authorization to constrict" from the IEPA pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 415 ILCS 511 et seq. (3) External Sign -Off Provisions: a) The Project described in Part 11 and funded under this Grant Agreement, is subject to review by the external agency(ies) indicated in Item 1) immediately above. Grantee must comply with requirements established by said agency(ies) relative to their respective reviews. Any requirements communicated to the Department shall be incorporated into this Agreement as follows: (i) as an attachment to this Agreement (immediately following this Part 1V) at the time of grout execution; or (it) if received from the applicable agency(ies) subsequent to execution, as an addendum to this Agreement. The Grantee is contractually obligated to comply with such requirements. b) Grantee is responsible for coordinating directly with the applicable external agency(ies) relative to said reviews. Except as specifically provided below, the Department's obligation Page 12 Grant Number 12- 203200 to disburse funds under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon notification by the applicable ageney(ies) that all requirements applicable to the Project have been satisfied. Upon receipt of said notification, disbursement of the grant funds shall be authorized in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.3B hereof. c) Prior to notification of compliance by the applicable external agency(im), the Grantee may request disbursement of funds only for the following purposes: administrative, contractual, legal, engineering, or architectural costs incurred which are necessary to allow for compliance by the Grantee of requirements established by the external agency(ies). FUNDS WILL NOT BE DISBURSED FOR LAND ACQUISITION OR ANY TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION OR OTHER ACTIVITY WHICH PHYSICALLY IMPACTS THE PROJECT SITE PRIOR TO RECEIPT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATION FROM ALL APPLICABLE AGENCIES. B. If external sign -offs are indicated in this Section 4.4 disbursement of grant funds (whether advance or scheduled) are subject to the restrictions set forth by the External Sign -off provisions of this Section 4.4. Upon receipt of all required sign -offs, the Department's Accounting Division will be notified to disburse grant funds in accordance with the disbursement method indicated herein. C. Interest on Grant Funds Notwithstanding Section 4.6 or any other provision in this Agreement, the Grantee may be allowed to retain interest earned on grant funds awarded under this Agreement, provided that: (1) All interest earned must be expended prior to grant funds. All reporting documents should reflect the full expenditure of any interest earned. Any grant funds or tamed interest unspent above the total cost of the project as detailed in Parts I and Il must be returned as grant funds to the Department as described in Part 5.3 herein; and (2) Interest may only be expended for activities which are identified in Parts I and II hereof; and (3) All interest earned must be accounted for and reported to the Department in the Grantee Final Financial Status Report described in Section 5.3 herein. Retained interest must be kept in accordance with Section 4.5 of the Grant Agreement. 4.5 DEPOSIT OF GRANT FUNDS Grant Funds paid in advance of realized costs must be kept in an interest bearing account and maintained therein until used in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Department may waive this requirement upon a written request from the Grantee; however written Departmental approval must be received before any Grant Funds are kept in a non - interest bearing account. Grantee will be responsible for the payment of interest to the Department at a rate equal to twelve percent (12 0/0) per annum on any of the Grant Funds kept in a non - interest bearing account without prior Departmental written approval. Any interest earned on these Grant Funds must be accounted for as provided in Section 4.6 of this Agreement, Exceptions to Section 4.5 are not permissible without prior written approval by the Department. Grant Funds paid in reimbursement of previously paid costs may be kept in a non - interest bearing account at the Grantee's discretion. 4.6 RETURN OF INTEREST ON GRANT FUNDS Page 13 Grant Number 12- 203200 This Agreement does not allow for the retention of interest by the Grantee. Any interest earned on Grant Funds provided under this Agreement must be accounted for in the Final Financial Status Report described in Section 5.3 herein, and returned as interest to the Department in accordance with the directions provided by the Department. 4.7 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4.8 SUPPORT Grantee, through its agents, employees and contractors, will provide all equipment, supplies, services and other hems of support which are necessary for the effective performance of the Project, unless the Agreement specifically sets forth items of support to be provided by the Department. 4.9 OWNERSHIP, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY A. Ownership Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.9, and the remedies available to the Department as set forth in Section 4.11 below, equipment and material authorized to be purchased with Grant Funds becomes the property of the Grantee. Grantee will maintain an inventory or property control record for all equipment and material purchased with Grant Funds. B. Use: Maintenance; Insurance During the Grant term, the Grantee must: (1) use equipment and materials acquired with Grant Funds only for the approved Project purposes set forth in Part 11; and (2) provide sufficient maintenance on the equipment and materials to permit achievement of the approved Project purposes and maintain, at its own expense, insurance coverage on all equipment and material purchased with Grant Frauds, for its full insurable value, against loss, damage and other risks ordinarily insured against by owners or users of similar equipment and material in similar businesses. C. Prohibition Against Disposition/Encumbrance The Grantee is prohibited from, and may not sell, transfer, encumber (other than original financing) or otherwise dispose of said equipment or material during the grant term without prior written approval of the Department 4.10 PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS For the duration of the Agreement, the Grantee will prominently acknowledge the participation of the Department in the Project in all press releases, publications and promotional materials presented to the media or otherwise dissemination published concerning the Project The Grantee must provide the Department with copies of any proposed press releases, publications and promotional materials not less than ten (10) days before these materials are disseminated. Grantee will submit copies of any press releases, publications and promotional materials to the Department's Project Manager. The Grantee will provide adequate advance notice pursuant to Section 4.12 of promotional events such as open houses, dedications, or other planned publicity events; and will also coordinate in the planning of said events. Any materials or displays to be distributed in connection with the promotional event must be submitted to the Department in advance of publication or dissemination and must prominently acknowledge the Department's participation in the Project 4.11 DEPARTMENT REMEDIES In addition to any remedies found elsewhere in this Agreement or at law, the Department may elect any of the following remedies in the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 5.5 herein. Grantee must comply with the Department's direction within 45 days following written notice or demand from the Department Page 14 Grant Number 12-203200 A. The Department may direct the Grantee to refund all grant moneys disbursed to it under this Agreement; B. The Department may direct the Grantee to remit an amount equivalent to the "Net Salvage Value" of all equipment or materials purchased with Gmnt Funds provided under this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, "Net Salvage Value" is defined as the amount realized, or that the Parties agree is likely to be realized from, the sale of equipment or materials purchased with Grant Funds provided under this Agreement at its current fair market value, less selling expenses; C. The Department may direct the Grantee to transfer ownership of equipment or material purchased with Grant Funds provided under this Agreement to the Department or its designee. 4.12 NOTICES Notices and other communications provided for herein shall be given in writing by first class mail, by registered, or certified mail, return receipt requested, by receipted hand delivery, by courier (UPS, Federal Express or other similar and reliable carrier), by e-mail, or by fax showing the date and time of successful receipt. Notices shall be sent to the respective party at the address ad forth on the signature page hereto, or to such other authorized designees as the parties may designate in writing from time to time. Grantee is responsible for providing the Department with correct address and contact information for itself and its designees. Any notice to the Grantee shall be deemed to have been provided if sent to the address or contact information on the signature page or to the address of an authorized designee. Notice to the Department is deemed to have been provided at the time it is actually received. 4.13 COMPLAINT PROCESS In the event of a Grantee complaint, the Department's Administrative Hearing Rules shall govern and said rules can be found at Title 56 Illinois Administrative Code, Section 2605. 4.14 GRANT FUNDS RECOVERY ACT (30ILCS 70511. ET SEO.) This Agreement is subject to all applicable provisions of the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act, including the requirement that any Grant Funds not expended or legally obligated at the expiration or termination of the Grant term must be retuned to the Department within 45 days following said expiration or termination. Notwithstanding any provision specified elsewhere in this Agreement regarding the treatment of interest earned on the Grant Funds, any interest earned on Grant Funds that is not expended or legally obligated during the Grant term must also be returned to the Department within 45 days following the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 4.13 GRANT PROJECT MANAGEMENT All necessary and ordinary communications, submittals, approvals, requests and notices related to the Project shall be submitted to: James Reed Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 500 E. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62701 page 15 Grant Number 12- 203200 PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS S.1 GRANTEE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: GRANTEE GENERAL COVENANTS A. Grantee Representations and Warranties In connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Grantee makes the following representations and warranties to the Department: (1) That it has all requisite authority to carry on its business and to execute, deliver and consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (2) That its employees, agents and officials are competent to perform as required under this Agreement; (3) That it is the real party in interest to this Agreement and is not acting for or on behalf of an undisclosed party; (4) That it has taken all necessary action tinder its governing documents to authorize the execution and performance of this Agreement under the terms and conditions stated herein; (5) That it has no public or private interest, direct or indirect, and shall not acquire, directly or indirectly n such interest which does or may conflict in an manner with the performance of the Y Y Y Y p Grantee's services and obligations under this Agreement; (6) That no member of any governing body or any officer, agent or employee of the State, is employed by the Grantee or has a financial or economic interest directly in this Agreement, or any compensation to be paid hereunder except as may be permitted applicable statute, regulation or ordinance; (7) That there is no action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity pending, nor to the best of Grantee's knowledge, threatened, against or affecting the Grantee, before any court or before any governmental or administrative agency, which will have a material adverse effect on the performance required by this Agreement; (8) That to the best of the Grantee's knowledge and belief; the Grantee, its principals and key project personnel: (a) Are not presently declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any Federal or State department or agency; (b) Have not within a three -year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of any felony; been convicted of a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud; been found in violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes; or been convicted of embezzlement, theft, larceny, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement, or receiving stolen property; and (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in sub- paragraph (b) of this certification. Any request for an exception to the provisions of this paragraph must be made in writing, listing the time of the individual, home address, type of conviction and date of conviction. Page 16 Grant Number 12- 203200 (9) That this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Grantee and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Grantee, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforcement of any such terms may be limited by (a) Applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, debt arrangement, insolvency or other similar laws generally affecting creditors' rights; or (b) Judicial public policy limitations upon the enforcement of certain remedies including those which a court of equity may in its discretion decline to enforce•, and performance required under this Agreement; and (10) Grantee certifies that it is not currently operating under or subject to any cease and desist order, or subject to any informal or formal regulatory action, and, to the best of Grantee's knowledge, that it is not currently the subject of any investigation by any state or federal regulatory, law enforcement or legal authority. Should it become the subject of an investigation by any state or federal regulatory, law enforcement or legal authority, Grantee shall promptly notify the Department of any such investigation. Grantee acknowledges that should it later be subject to a cease and desist order, Memorandum of Understanding, or found in violation pursuant to any regulatory action or any court action or proceeding before any administrative agency, that the Department is authorized to declare Grantee in default of this Agreement and suspend or terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 5.5. B. General Covenants In connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Grantee makes the following covenants to the Department, which are in addition to any specific covenants contained in this Agreement: (1) That it wBl use Grant Funds only for the purposes set forth in the Budget and Scope of Work, Parts I and 11, respectively, of this Agreement; (2) That all warranties and representations made by the Grantee in this Agreement shall be true, accurate and complete for the term of the Agreement; (3) That it shall be subject to, obey, and adhere to any and all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and executive orders as are now or may be in effect during the term of this Agreement which may be applicable to the Grantee; (4) That it shall remain solvent and able to pay its debts as they mature. In the event of bankruptcy filing by the Grantee, voluntary or involuntary, the Department may decline to make any further payment, which may otherwise be required under this Agreement; (5) That it shall immediately notify the Department of any and all events or actions that may materially adversely affect its ability to cant' on its operations or perform any or all of its obligations under this Agreement; and (6) That it shall not enter into any other agreement or transaction that would conflict with the performance of its duties hereunder. 5.2 APPROPRIATION, NONAPPROPRIATION /INSUFFICIENT APPROPRIATION: REDUCED FUNDING SOURCES/REVENUES A. Aonrooriation The Grantee is hereby given actual knowledge that pursuant to the State Finance Act, 30 ILCS 105/30, payments under this grant are contingent upon the existence of a valid appropriation therefore and that no officer shall contract any indebtedness on behalf of the State, or assume to bind the State in an amount in excess of the money appropriated, unless expressly authorized by law. Page 17 Grant Number 12- 203200 B. Non-appropriation/Insufficient Appropriation Payments pursuant to this Agreement are subject to the availability of applicable federal and/or state funding from the Department and their appropriation and authorized expenditures under State law. The Department shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund this Agreement. However, the Department's obligations hereunder shall cease immediately, without penalty or further payment being required, if the Illinois General Assembly or federal funding source fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such obligation. The Department, at its sole discretion, shall determine whether amounts appropriated are sufficient to continue its obligations under this Agreement. Termination resulting from non - appropriation or insufficient appropriation shall be in accordance with Section 5.5(Ax1) hereof. Any grant is void by operation of law if the Department fails to obtain the requisite appropriation to pay the grant in any year in which this Agreement is in effect. C. Reduced Funding Sources/Revenues The Department reserves the right to reduce the amount to be paid to Grantee under this Agreement if the Department determines that it is in the best interest of the State of Illinois to reduce its obligation under this Agreement as a result of the occurrence of any of the following events during the term of the Agreement: (1) Receipts from revenues which provide the funding for this Agreement either fall significantly short of anticipated levels, or significantly decrease, or (2) Other sources (external grants, contracts, awards, etc.) providing finds for this Agreement are decreased or withdrawn. Ifsuch an event occurs, the Department will notify the Grantee as soon as possible. If the Department and Grantee are able to agree on a reduced compensation amount and a corresponding reduced scope of services, the parties shall execute a grant modification so stating. If the Department and Grantee are unable to agree on the reduced compensation and reduced scope of services, the Department shall terminate the Grant in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5(A)(2) herein. 5.3 GRANT CLOSE-0UT A. Final Financial Status Report In addition to any other reporting requirements specified in this Agreement, the Grantee shall complete and submit a Final Financial Status Report on forms provided . by the Department, within forty -five (45) days of the earlier of the Grant Period end date a the effective date of termination of this Agreement. The Grantee should refer to the Welcome Package and the Reports Deliverable Schedule for the specific reporting requirements and due dates. The Grantee must report on the expenditure of Grant Fonds provided by the State, and if applicable, the Grantee's required matching funds. The Grantee is responsible for taking the necessary steps to correct any deficiencies disclosed by such Final Financial Status Report, including such action as the Department, based on its review of the report, may direct. B. Grant Refunds In accordance with the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act, 30 ILCS 705/1, et seq., the Grantee must, within forty-five (45) days of the earlier of the Grant Period end date or the effective date of termination of this Agreement, refund to the Department, any balance of Grant Funds not spent or not obligated as of said date. 5.4 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES The occurrence of any of the following events, during the grant term, shall constitute a default: A. Grantee shall fail to observe or perform any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto; - B. Any representation, warranty, certificate or statement made by the Grantee in this Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, or in any certificate, report, financial statement or other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall prove to have been incorrect when made in any material respect; Page 18 Grant Number 12- 203200 C. Grantee shall commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other reliefwith respect to itself or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or any substantial part of its property, or shall consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession by any such official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall fail generally to pay its debts as they become due, or shall take any corporate action to authorize any of the foregoing; D. An involuntary case or other proceeding shall be commenced against the Grantee seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or any substantial part of its property, and such involuntary case or other proceedings shall remain undismissed and unstayed for a period of 60 days; or an order for relief shall be entered against the Grantee under the federal bankruptcy laws as now or hereby after in effect; E. The Grantee permanently ceases the conduct of active trade or business at the location specified in Part 11, Scope of Work, for any reason, including, but not limited to, fire or other casualty; F. Company fails to provide the Company Contribution, if applicable, as identified in Part Il, Scope of Work; G. Grantee defaults on a loan from a third party. Grantee shall provide the Department with immediate notice upon making a determination that it will default on a loan. Grantee shall have 30 days fiom the date Department notifies it of the occurrence of a default to cure the default to Department's satisfaction. Grantee's failure to cure, or to initiate a cure which is satisfactory to the Department, shall be a sufficient basis for the Department to terminate this Agreement and to direct Grantee to refund all Grant Funds disbursed to it by the Department within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of termination. At the Department's discretion the Grantee shall be responsible for the payment of interest at a rate equal to twelve percent (12 %) per annum for any amount of the Grant Funds which it has not refunded to the Department beginning thirty (30) days from the date the termination notice is sent by the Department and continuing to the date that all Grant Funds are refunded by Grantee or recovered through other legal processes available to the Department 5.5 TERMINATION: SUSPENSION A. This Agreement may be terminated as follows: (1) Non- aoorooriation. Insufficient Aonromiation In the event of non - appropriation or insufficient appropriation as described in Section 5.2(B) above, Grantee shall be paid for non - cancelable, allowable expenditures incurred in the performance of authorized services under this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination which shall be the date stated in the written termination notice provided to Grantee. The Department shall provide such notice to Grantee as soon as possible after it becomes aware of such non - appropriation or insufficient appropriation. Any refimds due the Department shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3(B) hereof. (2) Reduced Funding Sources/Revenues In the event the parties are unable to agree on a- reduced amount of compensation and scope of services necessitated due to a reduction in revenues or other funding sources for this Agreement as described in Section 5.2(C) above, Grantee shall be paid for non - cancelable, allowable expenditures incurred in the performance of authorized services under Page l9 Giant Number 12- 203200 5.6 this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination which shall be the date stated in the written termination notice provided to Grantee. Any refunds due the Department shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3(B) hereof. For Cause If the Department determines that the Grantee has failed to comply with any of the covenants, terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement, or any other application, proposal or grant award executed by the Department and the Grantee, including any applicable rules or regulations, or has made a false representation or warranty in connection with the receipt of the grant, the Department may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time before the expiration date of this Agreement. The Department shall notify the Grantee in writing of the reasons for the termination and the effective date of the termination. Grantee shall not incur any costs after the effective date of the termination. Payments made to the Grantee or recovery by the Department shall be in accord with the legal rights and liabilities of the parties. In the event of termination for cause, Grantee shall also be subject to any other applicable provisions specified elsewhere in this Agreement Termination for cause may render the Grantee ineligible for consideration for future grants from the Department for a period not to exceed two (2) years. (3) For Convenience The Grantee acknowledges that this grant was made by the Department based on its determination that the activities to be funded under this Agreement are in furtherance of either the Department's statutory requirements or its program objectives. The Grantee further acknowledges that the Department may unilaterally terminate this Agreement based on its good faith determination that the continued expenditure of Grani Funds under this Agreement is no longer in ftirtherance of said statutory requirements or program objectives. Termination for convenience shall be effective upon delivery of notice to Grantee pursuant to Section 5.10(F) hereof. The Grantee shall not incur new obligations after the effective date of the termination, and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. The Department shall allow full credit to the Grantee for properly incurred expenditures made in connection with the Grant in accordance with the provisions of Part I (Budget) and Part 11 (Scope of Work). Grant refunds shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3(B) hereof. B. Suspension If the Grantee fails to comply with the specific conditions and /or general terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Department may, upon written notice to the Grantee, suspend this Agreement, withhold further payments and prohibit the Grantee from incurring additional obligation of Grant Funds, pending corrective action by the Grantee or a decision to terminate this Agreement. The Department may determine to allow such necessary and proper costs, which the Grantee could not reasonably avoid during the period of suspension provided that the Department agrees that such costs were necessary and reasonable and incurred in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. A. Non - Governmental Entities The Grantee agrees to assume all risk of loss and to indemnify and hold the State, its officers, agents and employees, harmless from and against any and all liabilities, demands, claims, suits, losses, damages, causes of action, fines or judgments including costs, attorneys' and witnesses' fees, and expenses incident thereto, relating to bodily injuries to persons (including death) and for loss of, damage to, or destruction of real and /or tangible personal property (including property of the State) resulting from the negligence or misconduct of Grantee, its employees, agents, or subcontractors or subgrantees in the performance of this Agreement. Grantee shall do nothing to prejudice the State's right to recover against third parties for any 1 oss, destruction or damage to State property and shall, at the State's request and expense, furnish to the State reasonable assistance and cooperation including assistance in the prosecution of suit and the execution of instruments of assignment in favor of the State in obtaining recovery. Page 20 Grant Number 12- 203200 The Grantee shall, at its expense, defend the State against all claims asserted by any person that anything provided by Grantee infringes a patent, copyright, trade secret or other intellectual property right and shall, without limitation, pay the costs, damages and attomeye fees awarded against the State in any such action, or pay any settlement of such action or claim. Each party agrees to notify the other promptly of any matters to which this provision may apply and to cooperate with each other in connection with such defense or settlement. B. Governmental Entities In the event that the Grantee is a Governmental Entity, it will indemnify and hold harmless the Department as set out herein to the extent authorized by Federal and/or State constitutions(s) and/or laws. 5.7 MODIFICATION BY OPERATION OF LAW BUDGET MODIFICATIONS• DISCRETIONARY MODIFICATIONS A. Modifications by Operation of Law This Agreement is subject to such modifications as the Department determines may be required by changes in Federal or State law or regulations applicable to this Agreement. Any such required modification shall be incorporated into and become part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. The Department shall timely notify the Grantee of any pending implementation of or proposed amendment to such regulations of which it has notice. B. Budget Modifications Grantee must expend the Grant Funds in accordance with the approved budget set forth in Part I hereof If the Grantee determines that its expenditures for the grant term will vary from the amounts listed in the approved project budget it must submit a written request for approval from the Department prior to incurring the revised costs. Said request must give the reasons for and amounts of the revisions. If the Department approves the revised expenditures, it will provide the Grantee with a revised Project Budget incorporating the revisions. Grantee's failure to obtain written approval for anticipated budget revisions is a sufficient reason for the Department to disallow any costs not included in the original project budget and require a refund from the Grantee. The Grantee may make a line item transfer up to the allowable variance percentagelamount of the total approved line item budget as specified in Part I Budget without prior written approval of the Department, subject to the following conditions: (1) Modifications Reouirina Departmental Approval If the Grantee determines that its expenditures will vary from the approved budgeted line item amounts listed in Part I Budget by more than the allowable variance percentage/amount for any given line item expenditure, but will not exceed the total grant award, it shall submit a written request for approval from the Department prior to incurring the revised costs. Modification requests shall give the reasons for and amounts of the revisions. If the Department approves the revised expenditures, it will provide the Grantee with a revised project Part I Budget incorporating the revisions. Grantee's failure to obtain written approval for anticipated budget revisions shall be deemed sufficient for the Department to disallow any costs not included in the original project budget and require a refund from the Grantee. (2) Discretionary Transfer s Transfers between approved line items that do not exceed the allowable variance percentage/amount of the original approved budget line item may be made at the Grantee's discretion without the Department's approval. For purposes of the allowable discretionary transfer(s), the line item to which the transfer is made cannot be increased by more than the allowable variance percentagelamount of the original approved line item. Additionally, the allowable discretionary transfer does not apply to an Audit line item (if present). Any and all modifications to an existing Audit line item may only be made with the Department's prior written approval. C. Discretionary Modifications If either the Department or the Grantee wishes to modify the terms of this Agreement other than as set forth in Sections 5.7(A) and 5.7(B) above, written notice of the proposed Page 21 Grant Number 12- 203200 5.8 modification must be given to the other party. Modifications will only take effect when agreed to in writing by both the Department and the Grantee. However, if the Department notifies the Grantee in writing of a proposed modification, and the Grantee fails to respond to that notification, in writing, within thirty (30) days, the proposed modification will be deemed to have been approved by the Grantee. In making an objection to the proposed modification, the Grantee shall specify the reasons for the objection and the Department shall consider those objections when evaluating whether to follow through with the proposed modification. The Department's notice to the Grantee shall contain the Grantee name, Grant number, modification number, purpose of the revision and signature of the Department's Director. D. Unilateral Modifications The parties agree that the Department may unilaterally modify this Agreement without prior approval of the Grantee when the modification is initiated by the Department for the sole purpose of increasing the Grantee's funding allocation as additional funds become available for the grant during the program year covered by the term of this Agreement The parties further agree that the thirty (30) day period for objection described in Section 5.7(C) above does not apply to the unilateral modification authority described in Section 5.7(D). E. Management Waiver The parties agree that the Department may issue a waiver of specific requirements of this Agreement after the term of the Agreement has expired. These waivers are limited to requirements relating to the Grantee's compliance with existing audit requirements in the Agreement, retention of interest earned by the Grantee on Grant Funds, variances to budgetary line items, non - material changes to the Scope of Work in Part 11, and any other non - material changes to specific grant terms that the Department determines are necessary to piece the Grantee in administrative compliance with the terns of this Agreement A management waiver issued after the term of the Agreement has expired will supersede the original requirements of this Agreement that would normally require a modification of this Agreement to be executed. The Department will make no modifications of this Agreement not agreed to prior to the expiration of the Agreement beyond what is specifically set forth in this section. F. Term Extensions The Grantee acknowledges that all Grant Funds must be expended or legally obligated during the grant term set forth in the Notice of Grant Award. Pursuant to the Grant Funds Recovery Act (30 ILLS 705 11 et. seq.), no grant term may be extend beyond a two-year period unless the Grant Funds are expended or legally obligated during that initial two-year period, or unless Grant Funds are disbursed in reimbursement of costs previously incurred by the grantee. A. Conflict of Interest A conflict of interest exists if a Grantee's officers, directors, agents, employees and family members use their position for a purpose that is, or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for a private gain, financial or nonfinancial, for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family business or other ties. The Grantee must establish safeguards to prohibit such a conflict of interest from occurring. Safeguards, evidenced by rules or bylaws, shall also be established to prohibit persons from engaging in actions, which create or which appear to create a conflict of interest as described herein. The Grantee most immediately notify the Department in writing of any actual or potential conflicts of interesf as well as any actions that create or which appear to create a conflict of interest. B. Interest of Public Officials/Employees (1) Governmental Entitv If the Grantee is a governmental entity, the Grantee certifies that no conflict of interest as defined in Section MA exists. Further, Grantee certifies that no officer or employee of the Grantee and no member of its governing body and no other public official of the locality in which the program objectives will be carried out who exercises any functions or responsibilities in Page 22 Grant Number 12- 203200 the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of such objectives shall participate in any decision relating to any contract negotiated under a program grant which affects his/her personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he/she is directly or indirectly interested, or has any financial interest, direct or indircct, in such contract or in the work to be performed under such contract (2) Nongovernmental Entity If the Grantee is a nongovernmental entity, the Grantee certifies that no conflict of interest as defined in Section 5.8A exists If such a conflict or appearance thereof exists or arises, the Grantee must provide immediate notification to the Department as provided in Section 5.8A. The Department may, in its discretion, issue Grant Funds if it determines that appropriate safeguards are in place and that it is in the best interest of the State to proceed. Violations of Section 5.8 may result in suspension or termination of this Agreement, and recovery of Grant Funds provided hereunder. Violators may also be criminally liable under other applicable State or Federal laws and subject to actions up to and including felony prosecution. C. Bonus or Commission Prohibited The Grantee shall not pay any bonus or commission for the purpose of obtaining the grant awarded under this Agreement D. FIIring State Employees Prohibited No State officer or employee may be hired to perform services under this Agreement, or be paid with Grant Funds derived directly or indirectly through this grant without the written approval of the Department. 5.9 APPLICABLE STATUTES A. Grantee Responsibility All applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations governing the performance required by Grantee shall apply to this Agreement and will be deemed to be included in this Agreement the same as though written herein in full. Grantee is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to those specifically referenced herein. Except where expressly required by applicable laws and regulations, the Department shall not be responsible for monitoring Grantee's compliance. B. Land h ust /Beneficial Interest Disclosure Act( 765 ILCS 405/2.1 No grant award Grant Funds shall be paid to any trustee of a land trust, or any beneficiary or beneficiaries of a land trust, for any purpose relating to the land, which is the subject of such trust, any interest in such land, improvements to such land or use of such land unless an affidavit is first filed with the Department identifying each beneficiary of the land trust by name and address and defining such interest therein. C. Historic Preservation Act (20 ILCS 3420/1 et sea) The Cuantee will not expend Grant Funds under this Agreement which result in the destruction, alteration, renovation, transfer or sale, or utilization of a historic property, structure or structures, or in the introduction of visual, audible or atmospheric elements to a historic property, structure or structures, which will result in the change in the character or use of any historic property, except as approved by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. D. State of Illinois Discrimination Laws (775 ILCS 511 -101 et sec) In carrying out the performance required under this Agreement, the Grantee shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act, and rules and regulations promulgated by the Illinois Department of Human Rights, prohibiting unlawful discrimination in employment. Grantee's failure to comply with all applicable provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act, or applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, may result in a determination that Grantee is ineligible for figure contracts or subcontracts with the State of Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, and this Agreement may be canceled or voided in whole or in part, and such other sanctions m penalties may be imposed or remedies invoked as provided by statute or regulation. E. Drugfree Workplace Act (301LCS 58011 et sea) Grantee will make the certification required in this Agreement and will comply with all of the provisions of the Drugfree Workplace Act that are Page 23 Grant Number 12- 203200 applicable to the Grantee. False certification or violation of the requirements of the Drugfree Workplace Act may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, suspension of grant payments, termination of this Agreement and debarment of contracting or grant opportunities with the State for at least one (1) year but not more than five (5) years. F. Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) Applications, programmatic reports and other information obtained by the Department under this Agreement shall be administered pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. G. Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et sea) All projects for the construction of fixed works which are financed in whole or in part with Grant Funds provided by this Agreement shall be subject to the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILLS 130 /0.01) unless the provisions of that Ad exempt its application. In the construction of the project, the Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act, including, but not limited to, inserting into all contracts for such construction a stipulation to the effect that not less than the prevailing rate of wages as applicable to the project shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under the contract and requiring all bonds of contractors to include a provision as will guarantee the faithfid performance of such prevailing wage clause as provided by contract. H. Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (820 ILCS 180 et seg) If the Grantee has 50 or more employees, it may not discharge or discriminate against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, or who has a family or household member who is a victim of domestic violence, for taking up to a total of twelve (12) work weeks of leave from work during any twelve month period to address the domestic violence, pursuant to the Victims Economic Security and Safety Act. The Grantee is not required to provide paid leave under the Victims Economic Security and Safety Act, but may not suspend group health plan benefits during the leave period. Any failure on behalf of the Grantee to comply with all applicable provisions of the Victims Economic Security and Safety Act, or applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, may result in a determination that the Grantee is ineligible for future contracts or subcontracts with the State of Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, and this Agreement may be cancelled or voided in whole or in part, and such other sanctions or penalties may be imposed or remedies invoked, as provided by Statute of regulation. Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILLS 112 et seg.) If the Grantee has four or more employees, it is prohibited by the Equal Pay Act of 2003 from paying unequal wages to men and women for doing the same or substantially similar work. Further, the Grantee is prohibited by the Equal Pay Act of 2003 from remedying violations of the Act by reducing the wages of other employees or discriminating against any employee exercising his/her rights under this Act. Any failure on behalf of the Grantee to comply with all applicable provisions of the Equal Pay Act of 2003, or applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, may result in a determination that the Grantee is ineligible for future contracts or subcontracts with the State of Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, and this Agreement may be cancelled or voided in whole or in part, and such other sanctions or penalties may be imposed or remedies invoked, as provided by Statute or regulation. J. Steel Products Procurement Act (30 ILCS 565 et seq] The grantee, if applicable, hereby certifies that any steel products used or supplied in accordance with this grant for a public works project shall be manufactured or produced in the United States per the requirements of the Steel Products Procurement Act (30 ILCS 565 et seq.). K. Use of Illinois Labor for Public Works Projects (20 ILCS 605/605 -390, 30 ILCS 570/0.01 The Grantee shall provide the Department with documentation certifying that at least fifty percent (500/0) of the total labor hours performed to complete the project described in Part II were performed by actual residents of the State of Illinois, in those cases where the project meets the statutory definition of a state construction project in 20 ILCS 605/605 -390. In periods of excessive unemployment the Grantee shall also provide the Department with documentation certifying that it has caused to be employed at Page 24 Grant Number 12- 203200 least 900/6 Illinois laborers on the project described in Part B, in those cases where the project meets the statutory definition of a public works project or improvement in 30 ILCS 570/0.01 et seq. L. Minorities. Females. and Persons with Disabilities Act and Illinois Human Rights Act (30 ILCS 575/0.01: 775 ILCS 512 -105) The Grantee acknowledges and hereby certifies compliance with the provisions of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act, and the equal employment practices of Section 2 -105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act for the provision of services which are directly related to the Scope of Work to be performed under this Agreement. M. Identity Protection Act (5 ILCS /179 at see) and Personal Information Protection Act (815 ILCS 530 et. secl. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is committed to protecting the privacy of its vendors, grantees and beneficiaries of programs and services. At times, DCEO will request social security numbers (SSNs) or other personal identifying information. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations require the collection of this information for certain purposes relating to employment and/or payments for goods and services, including, but not limited to, grants. DCEO also collects confidential information for oversight and monitoring purposes. Furnishing personal identity information, such as a social security number, is voluntary; however, failure to provide required personal identity information may prevent an individual or organization from using the services/benefits provided by DCEO as a result of state or federal laws, rules and regulations. 5.10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. In._dependence of Grantee Personnel All technical, clerical, and other personnel necessary for the performance required by this Agreement shall be employed by or contracted with Grantee, and shalt in all respects be subject to the rules and regulations of Grantee governing its employees. Neither Grantee nor its personnel shall be considered to be the agents or employees of the Department. B. Grantor Authority The Department and its payroll employees, when acting pursuant to this Agreement, am acting as State officials in their official capacity and not personally or as the agents of others. C. Governing law This Grant is awarded in the State of Illinois for execution within the State of Illinois. This Agreement shal I be governed by and construed according to Illinois law. D. Worker's Compensation Insurance. Social Security. Retirement and Health Insurance Benefits. and Taxes The Grantee shall provide Worker's Compensation insurance where the same is required and shall accept full responsibility for the payment of unemployment insurance, premiums for Workers' Compensation, Social Security and retirement and health insurance benefits, as well as all income tax deduction and any other taxes or payroll deductions required by law for its employees who are performing services specified by this Agreement. R Delivery of Grantee Payments Payment to the Grantee under this Agreement shall be made payable in the name of the Grantee and sent to the person and place specified in the Notice of Grant Award. The Grantee may change the person to whom payments are sent, or the place to which payments are sent by written notice to the Department signed by the Grantee, that complies with the requirements of Section 5.10(F) below. No such change or payment notice shall be binding upon the Department until ten (10) business days after actual receipt, - F. Notice Any notice, demand, or communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be given in writing at the addresses set forth in the Notice of Grant Award by any of the following means: (a) personal service, (b) electronic communication, whether by telex, telegram or telecopy, (c) overnight courier, or (d) registered or certified first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Any notice, demand or communication given pursuant to either clause (a) or (b) hereof shall be deemed received upon such personal service or upon dispatch by electronic means, Page 25 Grant Number 12- 203200 respectively. Any notice, demand or communication given pursuant to clause (c) shall be deemed received on the day immediately following deposit with the overnight courier. Any notice, demand or communication sett pursuant to clause (d) shall be deemed received five (5) business days after mailing. The parties, by notice given hereunder, may designate any further or different addresses to which subsequent notices, demands or communications shall be given. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that its address set forth in the Notice of Grant Award is its current address and shall be considered its last known address for purposes of receiving any and all notioe(s) required under this Agreement. The Grantee further acknowledges and agrees that the Department is justified in relying upon the address information furnished to it by the Grantee in absence of notice to the contrary. The Grantee also acknowledges and agrees that it has the burden of notifying the Department of its current/last known address. In the event that the Grantee changes its current address, it shall contact its Program Manager and notify him/her of said change of address and a formal modification will be executed. G. Required Notice Grantee agrees to give prompt notice to the Department of any event that may materially affect the performance required under this Agreement. Any notice or approval relating to Section 5.5 (Termination), Section 53C (Discretionary Modifications), Section 5.7E (Waivers), and Section 5.10I (Assignment) must be executed by the Director of the Department or herthis authorized designee. H. Modifications A modification of any condition of this Agreement must be requested in writing. No modification of any condition of this Agreement may be effective unless in writing from and signed by the Director of the Department 1, Assignment The benefits of this Agreement and the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Grantee under this Agreement may not be assigned (in whole or in part) except with the express written approval of the Department acting through its Director. Any assignment by the Grantee in violation of this provision renders this Agreement voidable by the Department. J. Severability Clause If any provision under this Agreement or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, this invalidity does not affect any other provision or its application of this Agrcement, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. K. Integration Clause This Agreement, with attachments, as written, is the full and complete agreement between the parties and there are no oral agreements or understandings between the parties other than what has been reduced to writing herein. L. Comptroller Filing Notice The Grantee expressly understands that whenever applicable, a copy of this Agreement and any modification, cancellation or renewal is required to be filed by the Department with the State Comptroller. M. Subcontract and Grants The Grantee's services, duties and responsibilities specified herein shall not be subcontracted or subgranted by the Grantee without prior written approval of the Department, unless such subcontracts or subgrants are provided for elsewhere in this Agreement. Any subcontracts or subgrants shall be subject to, and conform with, all applicable State and Federal laws, and shall specifically provide that subcontractors or subgrantees are subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. For the Department to approve the use of any subcontract or subgrant, the Grantee must employ an open, impartial and reasonably competitive selection process. N. Attorney Fees and Costs If the Department is the prevailing party in any proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the Department has the right to recover reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses associated with recovering the Grant Funds. Page 26 Grant Number 12- 203200 PART VI STATE OF ILLINOIS REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS The Grantee makes the following certifications as a condition of this Agreement. These certifications are required by State statute and are in addition to any certifications required by any Federal funding source as set forth in this Agreement. Grantee's execution of this Agreement shall serve as its attestation that the certifications made herein are true and correct. 6.1 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW The Grantee certifies that it shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal, State and local law in the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement 6.2 CONFLICT OF MEREST The Grantee certifies that it has no public or private interest, direct or indirect, and shall not acquire directly or indirectly any such interest which does or may conflict in any manner with the performance of Grantees services and obligations under this Agreement. 6.3 BID- RIGGING/BID-ROTATING The Grantee certifies that it has not been barred fi -om contracting with a unit of State or local government as a result of a violation of Section 33113 or 33E-4 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILLS 5/33 E -3 and 5/33 E-4). 6.4 DEFAULT ON EDUCATIONAL LOAN The Grantee certifies that this Agreement is not in violation of the Educational Loan Default Act (5 ILCS 38513) prohibiting certain contracts to individuals who are in default on an educational loan. 6.5 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.) and the regulations thereunder (28 CFR 35.130) prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities by the State, whether directly or through contractual arrangements, in the provision of any aid, benefit or service. As a condition of receiving this grant, the Grantee certifies that services, programs and activities provided under this Agreement are, and will continue to be, in compliance with the ADA. 6.6 DRUGFREE WORKPLACE ACT The Grantee certifies that: A)_ It is a Corporation, Partnership, or other entity (other than an individual) with 24 or fewer employees at the time of execution of this Agreement. B)_ That the purpose of this grant is to fund solid waste reduction. C)XI It is a Corporation, Partnership, or other entity (other than an individual) with 25 or more employees at the time of execution ofthis Agreement, or D) That it is an individual. If Option "A" or "B" is checked this Agreement is not subject to the requirements of the Act Page 27 Chant Number 12- 203200 If Option "C" or "D" is checked and the amount of this grant is five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more, the Grantee is notified that the Drugfrce Workplace Act (30 ILCS 580/1 et seq.) is applicable to this Agreement, and the Grantee must comply with the terms of said Act, as set forth below: Grantee will provide a drugfree workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement: (i) Notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance, including cannabis, is prohibited in the Grantee's workplace. (ii) Specifying the actions that will be taken: against employees for violations of such prohibition. (iii) Notifying the employee that, as a condition of employment on such grant, the employee will: (A) abide by the terms of the statement; and (B) notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. (b) Establishing a drug free awareness program to inform employees about: (i) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (ii) the Grantee's policy of maintaining a drug free workplace; (iii) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and (iv) the penalties that may be imposed upon an employee for drug violations. (c) Providing a copy of the statement required by subparagraph (a) to each employee engaged in the performance of the grant and to post the statement in a prominent place in the workplace. (d) Notifying the granting agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice, under part (B) of paragraph (iii) of subsection (a) above, from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. (e) Imposing a sanction on, or requiring the satisfactory participation in, a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program by any employee who is so convicted, as required by Section 5 of the Drugfree Workplace Act, 30ILCS 58015. (i) Assisting employees in selecting a course of action in the event drug counseling, treatment and rehabilitation are required and indicating that a trained referral team is in place. (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drugfrce workplace through implementation of the Drugfree Workplace Act, 30ILCS 580/5. If Grantee is an individual, it certifies that it will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the performance of this Agreement. 6.7 ANTI- BRIBERY The Grantee certifies that neither it nor its employees have been convicted of bribing or attempting to bribe an officer or employee of the State of Illinois, nor has Grantee or any of its employees made an admission Page 28 Grant Number 12- 203200 of guilt of such conduct which is a matter of record as defined in the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500150 -5). 6.8 DISCRIMINATION/ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS ACT The Grantee certifies (i) that it will not commit unlawful discrimination in employment in Illinois as that term is defined in Article 2 of said Act; (ii) that it will comply with the provisions of Article 5 of the Act regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action; and, (iii) that it will comply with policies and procedures established by the Department of Human Rights under Article 7 of the Act regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. The Grantee further certifies that, if applicable, it will comply with "An Act to prohibit discrimination and intimidation on account of race, creed, color, sex, religion, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability or national origin in employment under contracts for public buildings or public works." (775 ILCS 10/0.01 at seq.) 6.9 SEXUAL HARASSMENT The Grantee certifies that it has written sexual harassment policies that shall include, at a minimum, the following information: (i) the illegality of sexual harassment; (ii) the definition of sexual harassment under State law; (iii) a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; (iv) the Grantee's internal complaint process including penalties; (v) the legal receurse, investigative and complaint process available through the Department of Human Bights and the Human Rights Commission; (vi) directions on bow to contact the Department and Commission; and (vii) protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6 -101 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 52 -105 (B)(5)). A copy of the policies shall W provided to the Department upon request. 6.10 INTERNATIONAL ANTI- BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION The Grantee hereby certifies that neither the Grantee nor any substantially owned affiliate company of the Grantee is participating or will participate in an international boycott, as defined by the provisions of the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979, or as defined by the regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce, promulgated pursuant to that Act (30 ILCS 58211 et seq.). 6.11 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS; TAX LIABILITIES, AGENCY DELINQUENCIES The Grantee is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the filing of any and all applicable tax returns. In the event that a Grantee is delinquent in filing and/or paying any federal, state and/or local taxes, the Department shall disburse Grant Funds only if the Grantee enters into an installment payment agreement with said tax authority and remains in good standing therewith. Grantee is required to tender a copy of any such installment payment agreement to the Department. In no event may Grantee utilize Grant Funds to discharge outstanding tax liabilities or other debts owed to any governmental unit The execution of this Agreement by the Grant" is its certification that (i) it is current as to the filing and payment of any federal, state and/or local taxes applicable to Crantee; and (ii) it is not delinquent in its payment of moneys owed to any federal, state, or local unit of government. 6.12 PROHIBITION OF GOODS DERIVED FROM CHILD LABOR The Grantee certifies, in aceordunce with Public Act 94 -0264, that no foreign -made equipment, materials, or supplies furnished to the State in connection with this Agreement have been produced in whole or in part by the labor of any child under the age of 12. 6.13 PREVAHdNG WAGE Page 29 Grant Number 12- 203200 The Grantee acknowledges that receipt of Grant Funds under this Agreement require compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130 et. seq. ). Persons willfully failing to comply with, or willfully violating this Act may be in violation of the Criminal Code. Questions concerning compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act should be directed to the Illinois Department of Labor. 6.14 LIEN WAIVERS The Grantee shall monitor construction to assure that necessary contractor's affidavits and waivers of mechanics liens are obtained prior to release of Grant Funds to contractors and subcontractors. 6.15 INTERAGENCY WETLAND POLICY ACT The Grantee certifies that the proposed project is compatible with established state policy regarding wetlands, pursuant to the Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989. The Grantee acknowledges that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources may, from time to time, monitor the proposed project to ensure continued compliance with the aforementioned Act. In the event that the project does not remain in compliance with the Act, such noncompliance shall constitute a breach of the Agreement, and failure to cure the breach within sixty (60) days after notice thereof will result in the termination of this Agreement. Page 30 Grant Number 12- 203200