NS Grant - Application for Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

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9 • Each funded jurisdiction should conduct a training assessment to determine the types of training needed to further develop and maintain a quality Emergency Management Program in that jurisdiction Training requirements should be coordinated through the NC Division of Emergency Managements Branch Offices and the Logistics Section; • Each funded jurisdiction should plan for and participate in a minimum of two disaster exercises annually. Exercises should include multiple local and /or state agencies, and may take the form of a table -top or a functional activity. Exercise activity should be coordinated with the NC Division of Emergency Managements Branch Offices; • During this fiscal year each funded jurisdiction is required to test your satellite telephone by contacting your appropriate NC Division of Emergency Managements Branch Office the last Friday of each month; • Provide payment(s) for any cost to maintain materials related to the completion of the scope work; • If required, Grantee will solicit necessary bids under County Contract Bidding Procedures for installation and /or maintenance of materials and equipment; • Grantee will be responsible for all contracts required for accomplishing the scope of work; • Grantee will notify the appropriate Branch Manager once the related scope of work is completed; and • Grantee will submit this cost report and accompanying Grant Award Letter to their Area Coordinator to process for grant payment.. The Grantor will perform the following tasks hereto: • Grantor will process the cost report/documentation and submit to the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety (DCC &PS), Fiscal Section for payment; • Grantor will coordinate with the DCC &PS, Fiscal Officer to ensure that reimbursement of expenditures are paid in a timely manner; and • Grantor (appropriate Branch Manager) will coordinate a visit(s) to discuss the completed scope of work. FUNDING ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA: • Continued EMPG funding is contingent upon completion of all 2005 EMPG funding requirements; • Every participant must be established as an Emergency Management agency by appropriate or county resolution/ordinance; • The coordinator must have a full -time or part-time (at least 500) Emergency Program manager; • The political subdivision must have an acceptable local travel regulation plan or accept the State travel regulations; • The political subdivision must have an annual submission consisting of a Financial Application (EM Form 66) and a Staffing Pattern (FEMA Form 85-17); and • The political subdivision must have an approved Federal/State /Local EMPG Agreement (EM Form 66A). Termination Date. The termination date of this Grant Award is March 39, 2007 Compliance. Failure to comply with the specified conditions will result in the return of this grant award to North Carolina Division of Emergency Management. Funding. All terms and conditions of this Agreement are dependent upon and subject to the allocation of funds for the purpose set forth and the Agreement shall automatically terminate if funds cease to be available. Taxes. The Grantee shall be considered to be an independent grantee and as such shall be responsible for all taxes, Warranty. As an independent grantee, the Grantee will hold the Grantor harmless for any liability and personal injury that may occur from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement. State Property. The Grantee shall be responsible for the custody and care of any property furnished for use in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Situs. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of North Carolina and any claim for breach or enforcement shall be filed in State Court in Wake County, North Carolina, Page 2 of 3