CITY OF & Mil FARMERSVILLE Farmersville City Council ERaN a Regular Meeting 10as) Tina Hernandez, Mayor Monday, April 14, 2025 6:00 PM Araceli Ochoa, Mayor Pro Tem Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers Gregorio Gomez, Council Member - 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California Paul Boyer, Council Member Armando Hinojosa, Council Member Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed (for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows: Please dial 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 832 4109 5642 Password: 246646 1. Call to Order: 2. Roll Call: 3. Invocation: 4. Pledge of Allegiance: 5. Public Comment: Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the council as each item is brought up for discussion. Comments are to be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any individual Council Member. 6. Presentations: Introduction and Swearing in of New City Manager 7. Consent Agenda: Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of the CONSENT AGENDA. A. Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions and to identify by title only. Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to identify by title only. B. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 24, 2025 Recommend approval of minutes. Documents: Draft Action Minutes of March 24, 2025 C. Fly Over Request Recommend approval for Fly-over Request for the Annual Memorial Day Parade. D. Adopt Master Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects- Title VI Recommend approval for Title VI Master Agreement Documents: Master Agreement E. Banking Entities to Update Authorized Check Signers and Access to the Safety Deposit Box. Recommend approval for resolution 2025-007 bank signers and access to Safety Deposit Box Documents: Resolution 2025-007 8. General Business, A. Transit Center- Discussion Item 9. Council Reports A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports 10. Staff Communications: 11. Future Agenda Items Description Responsible Party Agenda Date Urban Art-Murals and Sculptures City Manager Senior Housing-Gardenia Apts. City Manager Community Garden City Manager TBD Sewer DIF City Manager TBD ADU update City Manager TBD Transit Center City Manager TBD Senior Discount for Utility Bills City Manager TBD 12. Adjournment to Closed Session: 13. Reconvene to Open Session: 14. Closed Session Report (if any): Litigation 15. Adjournment: NOTICE TO PUBLIC The City of Farmersville Civic Center and City Council Chambers comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone needing special assistance please contact City Hall at (559) 747-0458 please allow at least six (6) hours prior to the meeting SO that staff may make arrangements to accommodate you. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City's offices during normal business hours. Strong Roots. Growing Possibilities CITV OF 6 Ml Minutes FARMERSVILLE Farmersville City Council S E, SEs Regular Meeting Tina Hernandez, Mayor Monday, March 24, 2025 6:00 PM Araceli Ochoa, Mayor Pro Tem Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers Gregorio Gomez, Council Member 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California Paul Boyer, Council Member Armando Hinojosa, Council Member Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed (for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows: Please dial 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 376 8440 1088 Password: 801813 1. Call to Order: 6:03pm 2. Roll Call: Title Status Arrived Mayor Hernandez Present 6:00pm Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa Present 6:00pm Council Member Gomez Present 6:00pm Council Member Boyer Present 6:00pm Council Member Hinojosa Present 6:00pm 3. Invocation: Mayor Hemnàndez 4. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hernandez 5. Public Comment: none given Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the Council as each item is brought up for discussion. Comments are to be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any individual Council Member. 6. Presentations: Proclamation- Recognizing March 22 as Peace Day- Mayor Hernandez presented a proclamation to Freedom Elementary stating that March 22, will now be recognized as Peace Day in the City of Farmersville. She also stated that she was impressed with the students making this a priority. Proclamation- Recognizing Los Arbolitos- Tabled until April 28, 2025, Council meeting. 7. Consent Agenda: Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of the CONSENT AGENDA. A. Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions and to identify by title only. Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to identify by title only. B. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 10, 2025 Recommend approval of minutes. Documents: Draft Action Minutes of March 10, 2025 C. Finance Update for February 2025: Warrant Register and Investment Summary. Recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period. This reporting period represents warrants issued for the current Fiscal Year (2024/2025); and Documents: February Warrant Register D. Delegation of Authority- CalPERS Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager or designee to make determinations under California Public Retirement System. Document: Resolution 2025-005 Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, and unanimously approved of items 7A, 7B, and 7D. Consent Item 7C payment to Self -Help Enterprises abstained by Councilmember Boyer due to his contractual relationship with the nonprofit Self-Help Enterprises. 8. General Business A. Recommend agreement with Harris Development for Roy's Park Irrigation Recommend that the City Council approve funding for the Roy's Park Irrigation installation. Documents: Spreadsheet oreakdown Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Boyer, seconded by Mayor Hernandez, and approved with a 4 0-1 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa abstained from the vote. B Farmersville Unified School District Community Swim Program Recommend the City Council approve funds for Farmersville Unified School District in the amount of $20,000 for the 2025 Community Swim Program. Council Action: It was moved by Councimember Gomez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, and carried to approve the item as presented with a 5-0 vote. C. Event Funding Form- Farmersville Youth Football and Cheer Recommend that the City Council review a request from FarmersVille Youth Football and Cheer. Documents: Applications Motion to apprave once the applicant brings in all backup documents for their anticipated expenses. Council Action: It was moved by Councilmember Boyer, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, and carried to approve the item as presented with a 5-0 vote. D. Adopt Title VI Policy Recommend that the City Council adopt the Title VI Policy and approve Resolution 2025-006. Documents: Policy Resolution 2025-006 Motion to approve with corrections to page 6 and page 9 of the Title VI Program Plan Council Action: It was moved by councimember Boyer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa, and carried to approve the item as presented with a 5-0 vote. 9. Council Reports A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports Councilmember Hinojosa informed the Council that he attended Opening Day for the soccer league. He also voiced concerns about parking, asking if the field next to the soccer fields could be temporarily converted into a dirt or gravel parking lot. Interim City Manager. Jay Brock asked Public Works Director Steven Thompson to obtain an estimate for the project. Councilmember Boyer recommended using decomposed granite (DG) for the temporary parking lot to help with weed control Councilmember Boyer attended the Peace Walk and Event on Saturday afternoon, as well as the opening day for the soccer. leagues. He expressed his appreciation to Public Works for filling in a pothole at the Senior Center. Additionally, he informed the Council about several upcoming events that they should consider attending. However, he is uncertain whether funding for these events is included in the budget. He would like to add event funding for Councilmembers to a future meeting agenda for discussion. Councilmember Gomez thanked Public Works for installing a stop sign at Front and Sandy. He also asked Public Works Director Steven Thompson if any other street signs were missing. Mr. Thompson informed the Council that he had driven around the City to assess the need for additional stop signs and mentioned the possibility of conducting a study for stop signs on East Front Street. Councilmember Gomez noted that it would be beneficial for the Council to have a clear understanding of where stop signs are needed. Additionally, he shared that his in-laws recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and expressed his gratitude to Mayor Hernandez and City Clerk Rochelle Giovani for preparing a certificate, which he presented to them. Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa signed up for the TCAG training that is coming up. Ms. Ochoa and Councilmember Boyer attended the Economic Summit. She also attended the Day of Peace Event. Ms. Ochoa also requested a tour of the Transit Center. Mayor Hernandez stated that she attended the Peace Day Event and thanked Sergeant Frausto and Fire Lt. Parish for their speeches, noting that they did a great job. She also expressed her appreciation to Public Works for their quick response in filling the pothole in front of her house. 10. Staff Communications: Interim City Manager Jay Brock informed the Council that TCRTA recently discovered an oversight in the state transit assistance funds, resulting in nearly $400,0 000 of Farmersville's funds being mistakenly taken. This amount will be replaced and allocated toward paying for some kind of Visalia Transit. He plans to reach out to the City of Visalia Transit to explore potential transit support now that the funds are available. City Engineer Elsa Mejia advised the Council that 4Creeks is getting ready to advertise for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. Public Works Director Steven Thompson informed the Council that concrete has been poured and bleachers will be ready for the opening day April 4th. City Planner Karl Schoettler informed the Council that Fagundes is scheduled to appear at the April 28th Council meeting. He also noted that the Sierra Woods West project is nearing completion and will be presented at an upcoming Council meeting. Additionally, he reported that the Housing Element underwent its final round of corrections on March 14th, and the State now has 60 days to review and respond. 11. Future Agenda Items Description Responsible Party Agenda Date Urban Art-Murals and Sculptures City Manager Senior Housing-Gardenia Apts. City Manager Community Garden City Manager TBD Sewer DIF City Manager TBD ADU update City Manager TBD Transit Center City Manager TBD Senior Discount for Utility Bills City Manager TBD Event Funding for Council City Manager TBD 12. Adjournment to Closed Session: Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 6:57pm. A. Real Estate Negotiations 54956.8- Hester 13. Reconvene to Open Session: Mayor Hernandez reconvened to open session at 8:03pm with nothing to report. 14. Closed Session Report (if any): 15. Adjournment: Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:03pm. ÇITYOF - € FARMERSVILLE - City Council Staff Report 7C TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Daymon Qualls, City Manager DATE: April 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Approve Fly-over Request for the Annual Memorial Day Parade RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Request for Military Aerial Support application. BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION: As in years past, the Farmersville Kiwanis is requesting a military fly-over for the Memorial Day Parade. The Request for Military Support application must include an approval by the City of Farmersville. Historically, the Mayor has signed the authorization on behalf of the City. Staff support for the Parade has also been discussed and will be coordinated to assist with the event. CITYOF f FARMERSVILLE - City Council Staff Report 7D TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Daymon Qualls City Manager DATE: April 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Adopt Master Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects- Title VI RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Title VI Master Agreement to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations. BACKGROUND Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Entities receiving such assistance must have an approved Title VI Program Plan and a signed Title VI Master Agreement on file. At the March 24, 2025, City Council Meeting, the Council adopted the updated Title VI Program Plan, which outlines the City's policies and procedures for ensuring compliance with Title VI requirements. DISCUSSION The Title VI Master Agreement is the final step in the City's process to achieve full compliance with Title VI requirements. The agreement serves as a formal assurance to the funding agency (typically Caltrans or another applicable agency) that the City will operate its programs and services free from discrimination. With the Title VI Program Plan already in place, approval and execution of this agreement will complete the City's compliance requirements and allow the City to continue receiving and administering federal transportation-related funds. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this agreement. However, compliance with Title VI regulations is essential to maintaining access to federal funding opportunities. ATTACHMENTS 1. Master Agreement Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement Federal-Aid Projects MASTER AGREEMENT ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS The City of Farmersville District Administering Agency Agreement No. This AGREEMENT, is entered into effective this day of 20 : by and between AGENCY NAME, hereinafter referred to as "ADMINISTERING AGENCY," and the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation (Caltrans), hereinafter referred to as "STATE", and together referred to as "PARTIES" or individually as a "PARTY." RECITALS: 1. WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 and subsequent Transportation Authorization Bills to fund transportation programs; and 2. WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted legislation by which certain federal-aid funds may be made available for use on local transportation related projects of public entities qualified to act as recipients of these federal-aid funds in accordance with the intent of federal law; and 3. WHEREAS, before federal funds will be made available for a specific program project, ADMINISTERING AGENCY and STATE are required to enter into an agreement to establish terms and conditions applicable to the ADMINISTERING AGENCY when receiving federal funds for a designated PROJECT facility and to the subsequent operation and maintenance of that completed facility. NOW, THEREFORE, the PARTIES agree as follows: Page 1 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement ARTICLE I- PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 1. This AGREEMENT shall have no force or effect with respect to any program project unless and until a project specific * AutionzationAgreement Summary " herein referred to as 4 E-76" document, is approved by STATE and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 2. The term PROJECT", as used herein, means that authorized transportation related project and related activities financed in part with federal-aid funds as more fully-described in an "Authorization/ Agreement Summary" or AmendmemuMolification Summary", herein referred to as "E-76" or "E-76 (AMOD)" document authorized by STATE and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 3. The E-76/E-76 (AMOD) shall designate the party responsible for implementing PROJECT, type of work and location of PROJECT. 4. The PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT sets out special covenants as a condition for the ADMINISTERING AGENCY to receive federal-aid funds from/through STATE for designated PROJECT. The PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT shall also show these federal funds that have been initially encumbered for PROJECT along with the matching funds to be provided by ADMINISTERING AGENCY and/or others. Execution of PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT by the PARTIES shall cause ADMINISTERING AGENCY to adopt all of the terms of this AGREEMENT as though fully set forth therein in the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. Unless otherwise expressly delegated in a resolution by the governing body of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, and with written concurrence by STATE, the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT shall be approved and managed by the governing body of ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 5. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to execute and return each project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT within ninety (90) days of receipt. The PARTIES agree that STATE may suspend future uthorizationsiobigations and invoice payments for any on-going or future federal-aid project performed by ADMINISTERING AGENCY ifany project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT is not returned within that' ninety (90) day period unless otherwise agreed by STATE in writing. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY further agrees, as a condition to the release and payment of federal funds encumbered for the PROJECT described in each PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, to comply with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT and all of the agreed-upon Special Covenants or Remarks incorporated within the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, and Coperaive/Contibution Agreement where appropriate, defining and identifying the nature of the specific PROJECT. 7. Federal, state and matching funds will not participate in PROJECT work performed in advance of the approval of the E-76 or E-76 (AMOD), unless otherwise stated in the executed project- specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that it will only proceed with the work authorized for that specific phase(s) on the project-specific E-76 or E-76 (AMOD). ADMINISTERING AGENCY further agrees to not proceed with future phases of PROJECT prior to receiving an E-76 (AMOD) from STATE for that phase(s) unless no further federal funds are needed or for those future phase(s). Page 2 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement 8. That PROJECT or portions thereof, must be included in a federally approved Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) prior to ADMINISTERING AGENCY submitting the "Request for Authorization". 9. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall conform to all state statutes, regulations and procedures (including those set forth in the Local Assistance Procedures Manual and the Local Assistance Program Guidelines, hereafter collectively referred to as "LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES") relating to the federal-aid program, all Title 23 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and 2 CFR part 200 federal requirements, and all applicable federal laws, regulations, and policy and procedural or instructional memoranda, unless otherwise specifically waived as designated in the executed project- specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. 10. If PROJECT is not on State-owned right of way, PROJECT shall be constructed in accordance with LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES that describes minimum statewide design standards for local agency streets and roads. LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES for projects off the National Highway System (NHS) allow STATE to accept either the STATE's minimum statewide design standards or the approved geometric design standards of ADMINISTERING AGENCY. Additionally, for projects off the NHS, STATE will accept ADMINISTERING AGENCY-approved standard specifications, standard plans, materials sampling and testing quality assurance programs that meet the conditions described in the then current LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES 11. If PROJECT involves work within or partially within State-owned right-of-way, that PROJECT shall also be subject to compliance with the policies, procedures and standards of the STATE Project Development Procedures Manual and Highway Design Manual and, where appropriate, an executed Cooperative Agreement between STATE and ADMINISTERING AGENCY that outlines the PROJECT responsibilities and respective obligations of the PARTIES. ADMINISTERING AGENCY and its contractors shall each obtain an encroachment permit through STATE prior to commencing any work within STATE rights of way or work which affects STATE facilities. 12. When PROJECT is not on the State Highway System but includes work to be performed by a railroad, the contract for such work shall be prepàred by ADMINISTERING AGENCY or by STATE, as the PARTIES may hereafter agree. In either event, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall enter into an agreement with the railroad providing for future maintenance of protective devices or other facilities installed under the contract. 13. If PROJECT is using STATE funds, the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect, or its designee, shall review the contract PS&E for the construction of buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities for accessibility and usability. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not award a PROJECT construction contract for these types ofi improvements until the State Architect has issued written approval stating that the PROJECT plans and specifications comply with the provisions of sections 4450 and 4454 of the California Government Code, if applicable. Further requirements and guidance are provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. 14. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will advertise, award and administer PROJECT in accordance with the current LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES unless otherwise stated in the executed project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT. Page 3 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement 15. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall provide or arrange for adequate supervision and inspection of each PROJECT. While consultants may perform supervision and inspection work for PROJECT with a fully qualified and licensed engineer, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall provide a full-time employee to be in responsible charge of each PROJECT who is not a consultant. 16. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall submit PROJECT-specific contract award documents to STATE's District Local Assistance Engineer within sixty (60) days after contract award. A copy of the award documents shall also be included with the submittal of the first invoice for a construction contract by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 17. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall submit the final report documents that collectively constitute a "Report of Expenditures" within one hundred eighty (180) days of PROJECT completion. Failure by ADMINISTERING AGENCY to submit a 'Report of Expenditures" within one hundred eighty(180) days of project completion will result in STATE imposing sanctions upon ADMINISTERING AGENCY in accordance with the current LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES 18. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall comply with: (i) section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federally assisted programs; (ii) the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability irrespective of funding; and (ini) all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to both the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. 19. The Congress of the United States, the Legislature of the State of California and the Governor of the State of California, cach within their respective jurisdictions, have prescribed certain nondiscrimination requirements with respect to contract and other work financed with public funds. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with the requirements of the FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ADDENDUM (Exhibit-A) attached hereto) and the NONDISCRIMINATION ASSURANCES (Exhibit B attached here to). ADMINISTERING AGENCY further agrees that any agreement entered into by ADMINISTERING AGENCY with a third party for performance of PROJECT-related work shall incorporate Exhibits A and B (with third party's name replacing ADMINISTERING AGENCY) as essential parts of such agreement to be enforced by that third party as verified by ADMINISTERING AGENCY ARTICLE II - RIGHTS OF WAY 1. No contract for the construction of a federal-aid PROJECT shall be awarded until all necessary rights of way have been secured. Prior to the advertising for construction of PROJECT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall certify and, upon request, shall furnish STATE with evidence that all necessary rights ofway are available for construction purposes or will be available by the time ofa award ofthe construction contract. 2. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to indemnify and hold STATE harmless from any liability that may result in the event the right of way for a PROJECT, including, but not limited to, being clear as certified or if said right of way is found to contain hazardous materials requiring treatment or removal to remediate in accordance with Federal and State laws. The furnishing of right of way as provided for herein includes, in addition to all real property required for the PROJECT, title free and clear of obstructions and encumbrances affecting PROJECT and the payment, as required by applicable law, of relocation costs and damages to remainder real property not actually taken but injuriously affected by Page 4 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement PROJECT. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall pay, from its own non- matching funds, any costs which arise out of delays to the construction of PROJECT because utility facilities have not been timely removed or relocated, or because rights of way were not available to ADMINISTERING AGENCY for the orderly prosecution of PROJECT work. 3. Subject to STATE approval and such supervision as is required by LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES over ADMINISTERING AGENCY's right of way acquisition procedures, ADMINISTERING AGENCY may claim reimbursement from federal funds for expenditures incurred in purchasing only the necessary rights of way needed for the PROJECT after crediting PROJECT with the fair market value of any excess property retained and not disposed of by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 4. When real property rights are to be acquired by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for a PROJECT, said ADMINISTERING AGENCY must carry out that acquisition in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, in accordance with State procedures as published in State's current LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES and STATE's Right-of-Way Manual, subject to STATE oversight to ensure that the completed work is acceptable under the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistançe and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. 5. Whether or not federal-aid is to be requested for right of way, should ADMINISTERING AGENCY, in acquiring right of way for PROJECT, displace an individual, family, business, farm operation, or non- profit organization, relocation payments and services will be provided as set forth in 49 CFR, Part 24. The public will be adequately informed of the relocation payments and services which will be available, and, to the greatest extent practicable, no person lawfully occupying real property shall be required to move from his/her dwelling or to move his/her business or farm operation without at least ninety (90) days written notice from ADMINISTERING AGENCY. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will provide STATE with specific assurances, on each portion of the PROJECT, that no person will be displaced until comparable decent, safe and sanitary replacement housing is available within a reasonable period of time prior to displacement, and that ADMINISTERING AGENCY's relocation program is realistic and adequate to provide orderly, timely and efficient relocation of PROJECT-displaced persons as provided in 49 CFR, Part 24. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall, along with recording the deed or instrument evidencing title in the name of the ADMINISTERING AGENCY or their assignee, also record an Agreement Declaring Restrictive Covenants (ADRC) as a separate document incorporating the assurances included within Exhibits A and B and Appendices A, B, C and D of this AGREEMENT, as appropriate. ARTICLE III - MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT 1. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will maintain and operate the property acquired, developed, constructed, rehabilitated, or restored by PROJECT for its intended public use until such time as the parties might amend this AGREEMENT to otherwise provide. With the approval of STATE, ADMINISTERING AGENCY or its successors in interest in the PROJECT property may transfer this obligation and responsibility to maintain and operate PROJECT property for that intended public purpose to another public entity. 2. Upon ADMINISTERING AGENCY's acceptance of the completed federal-aid construction contract or upon contractor being relieved of the responsibility for maintaining and protecting PROJECT, Page 5 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement ADMINISTERING AGENCY will be responsible for the maintenance, ownership, liability, and the expense thereof, for PROJECT in a manner satisfactory to the authorized representatives of STATE and FHWA and if PROJECT falls within the jurisdictional limits of another Agency or Agencies, it is the duty of ADMINISTERING AGENCY to facilitate a separate maintenance agreement(s) between itself and the other jurisdictional Agency or Agencies providing for the operation, maintenance, ownership and liability of PROJECT. Until those agreements are executed, ADMINISTERING AGENCY will be responsible for all PROJECT operations, maintenance, ownership and liability in a manner satisfactory to the authorized representatives of STATE and FHWA. If, within ninety (90) days after receipt of notice from STATE that a PROJECT, or any portion thereof, is not being properly operated and maintained and ADMINISTERING AGENCY has not satisfactorily remedied the conditions complained of, the approval of future federal-aid projects of ADMINISTERING AGENCY will be withheld until the PROJECT shall have been put in a condition of operation and maintenance satisfactory to STATE and FHWA. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a PROJECT that has been vacated through due process of law with STATE's concurrence. 3. PROJECT and its façilities shall be maintained by an adequate and well-trained staff of engineers and/or such other professionals and technicians as PROJECT reasonably requires. Said operations and maintenance staff may be employees of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, another unit of government, or a contractor under agreement with ADMINISTERING AGENCY. All maintenance will be performed at regular intervals or as required for efficient operation of the complete PROJECT improvements. ARTICLE IV - FISCAL PROVISIONS 1. All contractual obligations of STATE are subject to the appropriation of resources by the Legislature and the allocation of resources by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). 2. STATE'S finançial commitment of federal funds will occur only upon the execution of this AGREEMENT, the authorization of the project-specific E-76 or E-76 (AMOD), the execution of each project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, and STATE's approved finance letter. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY may submit signed invoices in arrears for reimbursement of participating PROJECT costs on a regular basis once the project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT has been executed by STATE. 4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, as a minimum, to submit invoices at least once every six (6) months commencing after the funds are encumbered on either the project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT or through a project-specific finance letter approved by STATE. STATE reserves the right to suspend future uthorizationsobligntions and invoice payments for any on-going or future federal-aid project by ADMINISTERING AGENCY if PROJECT costs have not been invoiced by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for a six (6) month period. 5. Invoices shall be submitted on ADMINISTERING AGENCY letterhead that includes the address of ADMINISTERING AGENCY and shall be formatted in accordance with LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY must have at least one copy ofs supporting backup documentation for costs incurred and claimed for reimbursement by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to submit supporting backup documentation with invoices if requested by State. Page 6 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master. Agreement Acceptable backup documentation includes, but is not limited to, agency's progress payment to the contractors, copies of cancelled checks showing amounts made payable to vendors and contractors, and/or a computerized summary of PROJECT costs. 7. Payments to ADMINISTERING AGENCY can only be released by STATE as reimbursement of actual allowable PROJECT costs already incurred and paid for by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 8. Indirect Cost Allocation Plans/Indirect Cost Rate Proposals (ICAP/ICRP), Central Service Cost Allocation Plans and related documentation are to be prepared and provided to STATE (Caltrans Audits & Investigations) for review and approval prior to ADMINISTERING AGENCY seeking reimbursement of indirect costs incurred within each fiscal year being claimed for State and federal reimbursement. ICAPS/ICRPs must be prepared in accordance with the requirements set forth in 2 CFR, Part 200, Chapter 5 of the Local Assistance Procedural Manual, and the ICAP/ICRP approval procedures established by STATE. 9. Once PROJECT has been awarded, STATE reserves the right to de-obligate any excess federal funds from the construction phase of PROJECT if the contract award amount is less than the obligated amount, as shown on the PROJECT E-76 or E-76 (AMOD). 10. STATE will withhold the greater of either two (2) percent of the total of all federal funds encumbered for each PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT or $40,000 until ADMINISTERING AGENCY submits the Final Report of Expenditures for each completed PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT PROJECT. 11. The estimated total cost of PROJECT, the amount of federal funds obligated, and the required matching funds may be adjusted by mutual consent of the PARTIES hereto with a finance letter, a detailed estimate, if required, and approved E-76 (AMOD). Federal-aid funding may be increased to cover PROJECT cost increases only if such funds are available and FHWA concurs with that increase. 12. When additional federal-aid funds are not available, ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that the payment of federal funds will be limited to the amounts authorized on the PROJECT specific E-76 / E- 76 (AMOD) and agrees. that any increases in PROJECT costs must be defrayed with ADMINISTERING AGENCY's own funds. 13. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall use its own non-federal funds to finance the local share of eligible costs and all expenditures or contract items ruled ineligible for financing with federal funds. STATE shall make the determination of ADMINISTERING AGENCY's cost eligibility for federal fund financing of PROJECT costs. 14. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will reimburse STATE for STATE's share of costs for work performed by STATE at the request of ADMINISTERING AGENCY. STATE's costs shall include overhead assessments in accordance with section 8755.1 oft the State Administrative Manual. 15. Federal and state funds allocated from the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) are subject to the timely use of funds provisions enacted by Senate Bill 45, approved in 1997, and subsequent STIP Guidelines and State procedures approved by the CTC and STATE. 16. Federal funds encumbered for PROJECT are available for liquidation for a period of six (6) years from the beginning of the State fiscal year the funds were appropriated in the State Budget. State funds encumbered for PROJECT are available for liquidation only for six (6) years from the beginning of the State fiscal year the funds were appropriated in the State Budget. Federal or state funds not liquidated Page 7 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement within these periods will be reverted unless a Cooperative Work Agreement (CWA) is submitted by ADMINISTERING AGENCY and approved by the California Department of Finance (per Government Code section 16304). The exact date of fund reversion will be reflected in the STATE signed finance letter for PROJECT. 17. Payments to ADMINISTERING AGENCY for PROJECT-related travel and subsistence (per diem) expenses of ADMINISTERING AGENCY forces and its contractors and subcontractors claimed for reimbursement or as local match credit shall not exceed rates authorized to be paid rank and file STATE employees under current State Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) rules. If the rates invoiced by ADMINISTERING AGENCY are in excess of DPA rates, ADMINISTERING AGENCY is responsible for the cost difference, and any overpayments inadvertently paid by STATE shall be reimbursed to STATE by ADMINISTERING AGENCY on demand within thirty (30) days of such invoice. 18. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to comply with 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards. 19. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, and will assure that its contractors and subcontractors will be obligated to agree, that Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, 48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., shall be used to determine the allowa ability of individual PROJECT cost items. 20. Every sub-recipient receiving PROJECT funds under this AGREEMENT shall comply with 2 CFR, Part 200, 23 CFR, 48 CFR Chapter 1, Part 31, Local Assistançe Procedures, Public Contract Code (PCC) 10300-10334 (procurement of goods), PCC 10335-10381 (non-A&E services), and other applicable STATE and FEDERAL regulations. 21. Any PROJECT costs for which ADMINISTERING AGENCY has received payment or credit that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 2 CFR, Part 200, 23 CFR, 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31, and other applicable STATE and FEDERAL regulations, are subject to repayment by ADMINISTERING AGENCY to STATE, 22. Should ADMINISTERING AGENCY fail to refund any moneys due upon written demand by STATE as provided hereunder or should ADMINISTERING AGENCY breach this AGREEMENT by failing to complete PROJECT without adequate justification and approval by STATE, then, within thirty 30 days of demand, or within such other period as may be agreed to in writing between the PARTIES, STATE, acting through the State Controller, the State Treasurer, or any other public entity or agency, may withhold or demand a transfer of an amount equal to the amount paid by or owed to STATE from future apportionments, or any other funds due ADMINISTERING AGENCY from the Highway Users Tax Fund or any other sources of funds, and/or may withhold approval of future ADMINISTERING AGENCY federal-aid projects. 23. Should ADMINISTERING AGENCY be declared to be in breach of this AGREEMENT or otherwise in default thereof by STATE, and if ADMINISTERING AGENCY is constituted as a joint powers authority, special district, or any other public entity not directly receiving funds through the State Controller, STATE is authorized to obtain reimbursement from whatever sources of funding are available, including the withholding or transfer of funds, pursuant to Article IV - 22, from those constituent entities comprising a joint powers authority or by bringing of an action against ADMINISTERING AGENCY or its constituent member entities, to recover all funds provided by STATE hereunder. Page 8 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement 24, ADMINISTERING AGENCY acknowledges that the signatory party represents the ADMINISTERING AGENCY and further warrants that there is nothing within a Joint Powers Agreement, by which ADMINISTERING AGENCY was created, if any exists, that would restrict or otherwise limit STATE's ability to reçover State funds improperly spent by ADMINISTERING AGENCY in contravention of the terms ofthis AGREEMENT ARTICLE V AUDITS, THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING, RECORDS RETENTION AND REPORTS I. STATE reserves the right to conduct technical and financial audits of PROJECT work and records and ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, and shall require its contractors and subcontractors to agree, to cooperate with STATE by making all appropriate and relevant PROJECT records available for audit and copying as required by paragraph three (3) of ARTICLE V. 2. ADMINISTERING AGENCY, its contractors and subcontractors shall establish and maintain a financial management system and records that properly accumulate and segregate reasonable, allowable, and allocable incurred PROJECT costs and matching funds by line item for the PROJECT. The financial management system of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, its contractors and all subcontractors shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion, and provide support for reimbursement payment vouchers or invoices sent to or paid by STATE. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY, ADMINISTERING AGENCY's contractors and subcontractors, and STATE shall each maintain and make available for inspection and audit by STATE, the California State Auditor, or any duly authorized representative of STATE or the United States all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of such contracts, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts and ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall furnish copies thereof if requested. All of the above referenced parties shall make such AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and contract materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the entire PROJECT period and for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report by the STAFE to the FHWA. 4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY is required to have an audit in accordance with the Single Audit Act of2 CFR 200 ifi it expends $750,000 or more in Federal Funds in a single fiscal year. The Federal Funds received under a PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT are a part of the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 20.205. 5. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to include all PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS adopting the terms of this AGREEMENT in the schedule of projects to be examined in ADMINISTERING AGENCY's annual audit and in the schedule of projects to be examined under its single audit prepared in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 200. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not award a non-A&E contract over $5,000, construction contract over $10,000, or other contracts over $25,000 (excluding professional service contracts of the type which are required to be procured in accordance with Government Code sections 4525 (d), (e) and (f)) on the basis of a noncompetitive negotiation for work to be performed under this AGREEMENT without the prior written approval ofSTATE. Contracts awarded by ADMINISTERING AGENCY, if intended as local match credit, must meet the requirements set forth in this AGREEMENT regarding local match funds. Page 9 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement 7. Any subcontract entered into by ADMINISTERING AGENCY as a result of this AGREEMENT shall contain provisions 5, 6, 17, 19 and 20 of ARTICLE IV, FISCAL PROVISIONS, and provisions 1,2, and 3 of this ARTICLE V,AUDITS, THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTING RECORDS RETENTION AND REPORTS, 8. To be eligible for local match credit, ADMINISTERING AGENCY must ensure that local match funds used for a PROJECT meet the fiscal provisions requirements outlined in ARTICLE IV: in the same: manner as required of all other PROJECT expenditures. 9. In addition to the above, the pre-award requirements of third-party contractor/consulants with ADMINISTERING AGENCY should be consistent with the LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES. ARTICLE VI - FEDERAL LOBBYING ACTIVITIES CERTIFICATION 1. By execution of this AGREEMENT, ADMINISTERING AGENCY certifies, to the best of the signatory officer's knowledge and belief, that: a. No federal or state appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any STATE or federal agency, a member of the State Legislature or United States Congress, an officer or employee of the Legislature or Congress, or any employee of a Member of the Legislature or Congress in connection with the awarding of any STATE or federal contract, including this AGREEMENT, the making of any STATE or federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative contract, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any STATE or federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative contract. b. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this AGREEMENT, grant, local, or cooperative contract, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Rep Lobbying," in accordance with the form instructions. C. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was plaçed when this AGREEMENT and each PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT was or will be made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this AGREEMENT imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, United States Code. Any party who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. 2. ADMINISTERING AGENCY also agrees by signing this AGREEMENT that the language of this certification will be included in all lower tier sub-agreements which exceed $100,000 and that all such sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. ARTICLE VII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees to use all state funds reimbursed hereunder only for transportation purposes that are in conformance with Article XIX of the California State Constitution and the relevant Federal Regulations. Page 10 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement 2. This AGREEMENT is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the State Legislature or adopted by the CTC that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this AGREEMENT in any manner. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY and the officers and employees of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, when engaged in the performance ofthis AGREEMENT, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees or agents of STATE or the federal government. 4. Each project-specific E-76 or E-76 (AMOD), PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and Finance Letter shall separately establish the terms and funding limits for each described PROJECT funded under the AGREEMENT. No federal or state funds are obligated against this AGREEMENT. 5. ADMINISTERING AGENCY certifies that neither ADMINISTERING AGENCY nor its principals are suspended or debarred at the time of the execution of this AGREEMENT. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that it will notify STATE immediately in the event a suspension or a debarment occurs after the execution oft this AGREEMENT. 6. ADMINISTERING AGENCY certifies, by execution of this AGREEMENT, that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this AGREEMENT upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, STATE has the right to annul this AGREEMENT without liability, pay only for the value of the work actually performed, or in STATE's discretion, to deduct from the price of consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. 7. In accordance with Public Contract Code section 10296, ADMINISTERING AGENCY hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against ADMINISTERING AGENCY within the immediate preceding two (2) year period because of ADMINISTERING AGENCY's failure to comply with an order of a federal court that orders ADMINISTERING AGENCY to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board. 8. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with STATE, FHWA or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that may have an impact upon the outcome of this AGREEMENT. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall also list current contractors who may have a financial interest in the outcome of this AGREEMENT. 9. ADMINISTERING AGENCY hereby certifies that it does not have nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the performance of PROJECT under this AGREEMENT.ADMINISTERING AGENCY certifies that this AGREEMENT was not obtained or secured through rebates, kickbacks or other unlawful consideration either promised or paid to any STATE employee. For breach or violation of this warranty, STATE shall have the right, in its discretion, to terminate this AGREEMENT without liability, to pay only for the work actually performed, or to deduct from the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT price or otherwise recover the full amount of such rebate, kickback, or other unlawful consideration. 10. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this AGREEMENT that is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the STATE's Contract Officer who may consider any written or verbal Page 11 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement evidence submitted by ADMINISTERING AGENCY. The decision of the Contract Officer, issued in writing, shall be conclusive and binding on the PARTIES on all questions of fact considered and determined by the Contract Officer. 11. Neither the pending of a dispute nor its consideration by the Contract Officer will excuse ADMINISTERING AGENCY from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT. 12. Neither ADMINISTERING AGENCY nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STATE, under or in connection with any work, authority orj jurisdiction arising under this AGREEMENT. It is understood and agreed that STATE shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless the ADMINISTERING AGENCY and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation. and other theories or assertions ofl liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STATE under this AGREEMENT. 13. Neither STATE nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by ADMINISTERING AGENCY under, or in connection with, any work, authority or jurisdiction arising under this AGREEMENT. It is understood and agreed that ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless STATE and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by ADMINISTERING AGENCY under this AGREEMENT. 14. STATE reserves the right to terminate funding for any PROJECT upon written notice to ADMINISTERING AGENCY in the event that ADMINISTERING AGENCY fails to proceed with PROJECT work in accordance with the project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, the bonding requirements if applicable, or otherwise violates the conditions of this AGREEMENT and/or PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, or the funding allocation such that substantial performance is significantly endangered. 15. No termination shall become effective if, within thirty (30) days after receipt of a Notice of Termination, ADMINISTERING AGENCY either cures the default involved or, if not reasonably susceptible of cure within said thirty (30) day period, ADMINISTERING AGENCY proceeds thereafter to complete the cure in a manner and time line acceptable to STATE. Any such termination shall be accomplished by delivery to ADMINISTERING AGENCY of a Notice of Termination, which notice shall become effective not less than thirty (30) days after receipt, specifying the reason for the termination, the extent to which funding of work under this AGREEMENT is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective, if beyond thirty (30) days after receipt. During the period before the effective termination date, ADMINISTERING AGENCY and STATE shall meet to attempt to resolve any dispute. In the event of such termination, STATE may proceed with the PROJECT work in a manner deemed proper by STATE. If STATE terminates funding for PROJECT with ADMINISTERING AGENCY, STATE shall pay ADMINISTERING AGENCY the sum due ADMINISTERING AGENCY under the PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and/or STATE approved finance letter prior to termination, provided, however, ADMINISTERING AGENCY is not in default of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT or the project-specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT and that the cost of PROJECT Page 12 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement completion to STATE shall first be deducted from any sum due ADMINISTERING AGENCY. 16. In case ofi inconsistency or conflicts with the terms of this AGREEMENT and that of a project- specific PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT, the terms stated in that PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT shall prevail over those in this AGREEMENT. 17. Without the written consent of STATE, this AGREEMENT is not assignable by ADMINISTERING AGENCY either in whole or in part. 18. No alteration or variation of the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the PARTIES, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any ofthe PARTIES. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have executed this AGREEMENT by their duly authorized officers. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTERING AGENCY NAME DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By By Chief, Office of Project Implementation Representative Name & Title Division of Local Assistance (Authorized Governing Body Representative) Date Date Page 13 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement EXHIBIT A FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ADDENDUM 1. In the pertormance oft this Agreement, ADMINISTERING AGENCY will not discriminate against any employee for employment because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry or national origin, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, family and medical care leave, pregnancy leave, or disability leave. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will take affirmative action to ensure that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, physical disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, family and medical care leave, pregnancy leave, or disability leave. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment; upgrading; demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall post in conspicuous places, available to employees for employment, notices to be provided by STATE setting forth the provisions of this Fair Employment section. 2. ADMINISTERING AGENCY, its contractor(s) and all subcontractors shall comply with the provisions ofthe Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 1290-0 et seq.), and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285.0 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code, Section 12900(a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 ofTitle 2 ofthe California Code of Regulations are incorporated into this AGREEMENT by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Each ofthe. ADMINISTERING AGENCY'S contractors and all subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreements, as appropriate. 3. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all contracts and subcontracts to perform work under this AGREEMENT. 4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY will permit access to the records of employment, employment advertisements, application forms, and other pertinent data and records by STATE, the State Fair Employment and Housing Commission, or any other agency of the State of California designated by STATE, for the purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the Fair Employment section of this Agreement. 5. Remedies for Willful Violation: (a) STATE may determine a willful violation of the Fair Employment provision to have occurred upon receipt ofa final judgment to that effect from a court in an action to which ADMINISTERING AGENCY was a party, or upon receipt of a written notice from the Fair Employment and Housing Commission that it has investigated and determined that ADMINISTERING AGENCY has violated the Fair Employment Practices Act and had issued an order under Labor Code Section 1426 which has become final or has obtained an injunction under Labor Code Section 1429. Page 14 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement (b) For willful violation of this Fair Employment Provision, STATE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement either in whole or in part, and any loss or damage sustained by STATE in securing the goods or services thereunder shall be borne and paid for by ADMINISTERING AGENCY and by the surety under the pertormance bond, if any, and STATE may deduct from any moneys due or thereafter may become due to ADMINISTERING AGENCY, the difference between the price named in the Agreement and the actual cost thereof to STATE to cure ADMINISTERING AGENCY's breach of this Agreement. Page 15 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement EXHIBIT B NONDISCRIMINATION ASSURANCES ADMINISTERING AGENCY HEREBY AGREES THAT, as a condition to receiving any federal financial assistance from the STATE, acting for the U.S. Department of Transportation, it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d-42 U.S.C. 2000d-4 (hereinafter referred to as the ACT), and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964" (hereinafter referred to as the REGULATIONS), the Federal-aid Highway Act of 1973, and other pertinent directives, to the end that in accordance with the ACT, REGULATIONS, and other pertinent directives, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied thel benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which ADMINISTERING AGENCY receives federal financial assistance from the Federal Department of Transportation. ADMINISTERING AGENCY HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT ADMINISTERING AGENCY will promptly take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. This assurance is required by subsection 21.7(a) (1) of the REGULATIONS. More specifically, and without limiting the above general assurance, ADMINISTERING AGENCY hereby gives the following specific assurances with respect to its federal-aid Program: 1. That ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that each "program" and each "facility" as defined in subsections 21.23 (e) and 21.23 (b) of the REGULATIONS, will be (with regard to a "program") conducted, or will be (with regard to a "facility") operated in compliance with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to, the REGULATIONS. 2. That ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids for work or material subject to the REGULATIONS made in connection with the federal-aid Program and, in adapted form, in all proposals for negotiated agreements: ADMINISTERING AGENCY hereby notifies all bidder's that it will affirmatively insure that in any agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantage business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in consideration for an award. 3. That ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall insert the clauses of Appendix A of this assurance in every agreement subject to the ACT and the REGULATIONS. 4. That the clauses of Appendix B of this Assurance shall be included as a covenant running with the land, in any deed effecting a transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or interest therein. 5. That where ADMINISTERING AGENCY receives federal financial assistance to construct a facility, or part of a facility, the Assurance shall extend to the entire facility and facilities operated in connection therewith. 6. That where ADMINISTERING AGENCY receives federal financial assistance in the form, or for the Page 16 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement acquisition, of real property or an interest in real property, the Assurance shall extend to rights to space on, over, or under such property. 7. That ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall include the appropriate clauses set forth in Appendix C and D ofthis Assurance, as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, permits, licenses, and similar agreements entered into by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY with other parties: Appendix C; (a) for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under the federal-aid Program; and Appendix D; (b) for the construction or use of or access to space on, over, or under real property acquired, or improved under the federal-aid Program. 8. That this assurance obligates ADMINISTERING AGENCY for the period during which federal financial assistance is extended to the program, except where the federal financial assistance is to provide, or is in the form of, personal property or real property or interest therein, or structures, or improvements thereon, in which case the assurance obligates ADMINISTERING AGENCY or any transferee for the longer of the following periods: (a) the period during which the property is used for a purpose for which the federal financial assistance is extended, or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits; or (b) the period during which ADMINISTERING AGENCY retains ownership or possession of the property. 9. That ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the u.S. Secretary of Transportation, or the official to whom he delegates specific authority, to give reasonable guarantee that ADMINISTERING AGENCY, other recipients, sub- grantees, applicants, sub-applicants, transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of federal financial assistance under such program will comply with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to, the ACT, the REGULATIONS, this Assurance and the Agreement. 10. That ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees that the United States and the State of California have a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the ACT, the REGULATIONS. and this Assurance. 11. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, disability, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of any STATE assisted contract or in the administration on its DBE Program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure non- discrimination in the award and administration of STATE assisted contracts. ADMINISTERING AGENCY'S DBE Implementation Agreement is incorporated by reference in this AGREEMENT. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved DBE Implementation Agreement, STATE may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 26 and Page 17 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 USC 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1985 (31USC 3801 et seq.) THESE ASSURANCES are given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal grants, loans, agreements, property, discounts or other federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to ADMINISTERING AGENCY by STATE, acting for the U.S. Department of Transportation, and is binding on ADMINISTERING AGENCY, other recipients, sub grantees, applicants, sub-applicants, transferees, successors in interest and other participants in the federal-aid Highway Program. Page 18 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement APPENDIX A TO EXHIBIT B During the performance of this Agreement, ADMINISTERING AGENCY, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as ADMINISTERING AGENCY) agrees as follows: (1) Compliance with Regulations: ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the REGULATIONS). which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this agreement. (2) Nondiscrimination: ADMINISTERING AGENCY, with regard to the work performed by it during the AGREEMENT, shall not discriminate on the grounds of raçe, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in the selection and retention of sub-applicants, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the REGULATIONS, including employment practices when the agreement covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the REGULATIONS. (3) Solicitations for Sub-agreements, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by ADMINISTERING AGENCY for work to be performed under a Sub-agreement, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub-applicant or supplier shall be notified by ADMINISTERING AGENCY of the ADMINISTERING AGENCY's obligations under this Agreement and the REGULATIONS relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. (4) Information and Reports: ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall provide all information and reports required by the REGULATIONS, or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to ADMINISTERING AGENCY's books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by STATE or FHWA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such REGULATIONS or directives. Where any information required of ADMINISTERING AGENCY is in the exclusive possession ofanother who fails or refuses to furnish this information, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall sO certify to STATE or the FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts ADMINISTERING AGENCY has made to obtain the information. (5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of ADMINISTERING AGENCY's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this agreement, STATE shall impose such agreement sanctions as it or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: (a) withholding of payments to ADMINISTERING AGENCY under the Agreement within a reasonable period oft time, not to exceed 90 days; and/or (b) cancellation, termination or suspension of the Agreement, in whole or in part. (6) ncorporation of Provisions: ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in every sub-agreement, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the REGULATIONS, or directives issued pursuant thereto. Page 19 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall take such action with respect to any sub-agreement or procurement as STATE or FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance, provided, however, that, in the event ADMINISTERING AGENCY becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub-applicant or supplier as a result of such direction, ADMINISTERING AGENCY may request STATE enter into such litigation to protect the interests of STATE, and, in addition, ADMINISTERING AGENCY may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. Page 20 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement APPENDIX B TO EXHIBIT B The following clauses shall be included in any and all deeds effecting or recording the transfer of PROJECT real property, structures or improvements thereon, or interest therein from the United States. (GRANTING CLAUSE) NOW, THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation, as authorized by law, and upon the condition that ADMINISTERING AGENCY will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon, in accordance with Title 23, United States Code, the Regulations for the Administration of federal-aid for Highways and the policies and procedures prescribed by the Federal Highway Administration of the Department ofTransportation and, also in accordance with and in compliance with the Regulations pertaining to and effectuating the provisions ofTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the ADMINISTERING AGENCY all the right, title, and interest oft the U.S. Department of Transportation in, and to, said lands described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. (HABENDUM CLAUSE) TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto ADMINISTERING AGENCY and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenant, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and shall be binding on ADMINISTERING AGENCY, its successors and assigns. ADMINISTERING AGENCY, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, (1) that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed G) (and) * (2) that ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall use the lands and interests in lands SO conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended G) and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above-mentioned nondiscrimination conditions, the U.S. Department of Transportation shall have a right to re-enter said lands and facilities on said land, and the above-described land and facilities shall thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this deed.* * Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Page 21 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement APPENDIX C TO EXHIBIT B The following clauses shall be included in any and all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by ADMINISTERING AGENCY, pursuant to the provisions of Assurançe 7(a) of Exhibit B. The grantee (licensee, lessee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself, his heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add "as covenant running with the land") that in the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the said property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S. Department of' Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.), shall maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other requirements imposed pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended. (Include in licenses, leases, permits, etc.)* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall have the right to terminate the (license, lease, permit etc.) and to re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, lease, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued. (Include in deeds)* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall have the right to re-enter said land and facilities thereon, and the above- described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of ADMINISTERING AGENCY and its assigns. * Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause IS necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of Title VI oft the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Page 22 of 23 March 7, 2016 Local Assistance Procedures Manual Exhibit 4-C Master Agreement APPENDIX D TO EXHIBIT B The following shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar agreements entered into by the ADMINISTERING AGENCY, pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7 (b) of Exhibit B. The grantee (liçensee, lessee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself, his personal representatives, successors in interest and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds, and leases add "as a covenant running with the land") that: (1) no person on the ground of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability, shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities; (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination; and (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.,) shall use the premises in compliance with the Regulations. (Include in licenses, leases, permits, etc.) * That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall have the right to terminate the (license, lease, permit, etc.) and to re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, lease, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued. (Include in deeds)* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, ADMINISTERING AGENCY shall have the right to re-enter said land' and facilities thereon, and the above- described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of ADMINISTERING AGENCY, and its assigns. * Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to effectuate the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Page 23 of 23 March 7, 2016 CITY OF l FARMERSVILLE - EMON es NCO City Council Staff Report 7E TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Daymon Qualls - City Manager DATE: April 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Approve Resolution 2025-007 Authorizing Signers on the City's Bank Accounts and Safety Deposit Box. RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council review and approve Resolution 2025-007, updating the authorized signers on the City's banking accounts and safety deposit box. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: On April 1, 2025, the City Council appointed a new City Manager. As a result of this change, the signature card at Citizens Business Bank (CBB) is now outdated ànd must be updated. To process these changes, the bank requires a new resolution on file that supports this update by specifically listing the names and titles of the authorized check signers and safe deposit box signers for verification purposes. COORDINATION & REVIEW: The recommended action is consistent with the practice of maintaining transparency and internal controls by making the most appropriate staff and the elected leadership of the City (Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem) as signers. Attachments: 1 Resolution 2025--007: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Farmersville to direct banking entities to update authorized check signers and access to the safety deposit box. RESOLUTION 2025-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERVILLE TO DIRECT BANKING ENTITIES TO UPDATE AUTHORIZED CHECK SIGNERS AND AUTHORIZED SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WHEREAS, the City of Farmersville has limited administrative staff and internal controls require all warrants (checks) have two signatures, and WHEREAS, the City of Farmersville designates the City Manager, Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tem to be authorized check signors, and to access the safe deposit box, and WHEREAS, the City of Farmersville requires at least one check signor to be either the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, and WHEREAS, a The City Council appointed a new City Manager on April 1, 2025 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Farmersville, as follows: 1. Authorizes the City's banking and investment entities to change the authorized account signors to the following thus replacing and superseding previous designations: NAME TITLE Christine Hernandez Mayor Araceli Ochoa Mayor Pro Tem Daymon Qualls City Manager Jay Brock Police Chief PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of April, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Araceli Ochoa, Mayor Pro Tem MAYOR of the City of Farmersville Attest: ROCHELLE GIOVANI-City Clerk Page 1 of1 ÇITY A * a FARMERSVILLE :. April 9, 2025 Ms. Deborah George Senior Vice President and Manager Citizens Business Bank 70IN. Haven Avenue Ontario. CA 91764 Dear Ms. George: I certify that I am the City Manager for the City of Farmersville and am authorized to provide the following information regarding authorized signers who may sign and transact on our accounts and access the safe deposit box and the authorized representatives, who may communicate with the Bank regarding the accounts. The following persons are authorized signers, who may sign and transact on the account. subject to any restrictions outlined in this letter: Authorized Signers: Name Title Christine Hernandez Mayor Araceli Ochoa Mayor Pro Tern Jay Brock Police Chief Daymon Qualls City Manager The following persons are authorized representatives, who may communicate with the Bank regarding the accounts subject to any restrictions outlined in this letter: Authorized Representatives: Name Title Rochelle Glovani City Clerk Authorizations and Restrictions: None Daymon Qualls City Manager CITY Of - FARMERSVILLE - City Council Staff Report 8A TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Daymon Qualls City Manager DATE: April 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Use of the Transit Center RECOMMENDATION: This report is presented for discussion purposes only. Staff seeks direction from the City Council on potential future uses of the Farmersville Transit Center. BACKGROUND: The Farmersville Transit Center ha been identified as a site with potential for alternative community uses. At a recent council meeting, Public Works Director Steven Thompson provided information regarding the possibility of utilizing the facility for a Veterans Legion. Additionally, other potential uses have been discussed, including a police substation or allowing the school district to use the building as a resource center. DISCUSSION: The following proposed uses have been presented for consideration: 1. Veterans Legion Facility: o Would serve as a meeting space and support center for local veterans. ) Could provide services such as counseling, assistance with VA benefits, and community engagement. Potential funding sources may include grants and partnerships with veterans' organizations. 2. Police Substation: 0 Could serve as a local hub for the Farmersville Police Department, increasing law enforcement presence in the area. May enhance response times and public safety. O Would require consideration of staffing, and operational costs 3. School District Resource Center: O The school district could use the facility for student and family support services. Potential programs include tutoring, counseling, and job assistance. Would require coordination with the school district regarding funding and management. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will depend on the chosen use and funding sources. Each proposal may require renovations, operational costs, and long-term maintenance. NEXT STEPS: Staff requests Council's direction on the preferred use of the Transit Center. If a consensus is reached, staff will conduct further research, and return with a detailed proposal, including cost estimates and potential funding sources.