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COPS Interoperahle Communications Technology Grant Program al 8 Project Goals & Objectives • Define the vision, goals, and objectives of what the jurisdiction is ultimately trying to accomplish and how the proposed project would fit into an overall effort to increase interoperability andlordata information sharing If an interoperable communications plan has already been developed, it should be included in the application. • Include a specific scope of work that provides measurable dbjectives (e g ,purchase and install the system/equipment within a projected milestone date, draft and dis(ribute information to public safety communities by a projected milestone date, and conduct on-site demonstrations to communities by another projected milestone dale) • Discuss how the proposal features new or innovative approaches or solutions to increase interoperability andlor inforrnalinn shadng among the entire public safety community (fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement services) • Reflect a multi-disciplinary andlor mufti-jurisdfciional approach towards achieving interoperability • If other interoperability or information sharing projects with separate funding streams are currently underway within yourjudsdiction, address how this (',OPS-fundetl` project will not be dupilcaUve, yet coordinated'into one comprehensive plan for public safety interoperability within the region Please descdbe the other project(s) and the source of funding C. Implementation Plan • Propose a detailed implementation plan that includes a budget narative and reasonable project timeline which identifies major milestones, including individual activity costs, federal and non-federal shares, and plans for meeting the local matching requirement • Include an operational plan chat addresses how the effort will be funded now and in the future D Evaluation PIanlEffectiveness of Program • Please include a project evaluation plan, including pedormance measures and evaluation methodology. E Additional Information • The proposal should clearly list partners and contain letters of support from each partnering agency, signed by the appropriate govemment offaals, when the proposal is multi-Jurisdictional These letters should specify the respective roles of the parliapating agencies and acknowledge the designation of one specified lead agency to serve as the applicant agency (and, if awarded, lead agency and grantee for the consortia) Tne letters of support should also address financial wnbibutions to the local match • Provide Information on any exlslina agreements such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOUsj or Mutual Aid Agreements with parinedng judsdicUons • Provide certification that the local govemment has evaluated the project submitted and that the project will be implemented In accordance with 28 CFR Part 66, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments 45