SCENTO CIy 5  THE CITY OF  CRES(ENT CITY FLORIDA  CORPORATEDIE  AGENDA Tree and Garden June 27,2024  2:00 pm  Approval of Minutes May 23, 2024 New Business: Tree Plan Review  Tree decision (Park and Eucalyptus) and (Magnolia and East Grand Rondo)  GENERAL DISCUSSION:  Persons with disabilities or languages requiring special accommodations to participate ini this meeting should contact City Hall at 386.698.2525at least 24 hours in advance to request such accommodations.  MEETING CONNECTION INFORMATION: fl.com and click on the YouTube link or go to City of Crescent City, Florida YouTube  You may view the meeting live on the City's YouTube channel. Go to www.crescentcity  City Hall: (386) 698-2525, Fire: (386) 698-1212, Gasl Dept: (386)6 698-1486, Water Dept: (386)6 698-2525, FAX: (386) 698-3467    CENT  THE CITYOF  CRES(ENT CITY FLORIDA  ORPORATED  Minutes Tree and Garden May 23,2024  Members: Pat Maden, Elizabeth Gomez, Jean Bowerman, and Pat Langan were present. Staff: City Manager Charles Rudd, Public Works Director Keith Harris, and City Clerk Karen  Hayes, MMC Approval of the minutes April 25, 2024  Vote: Elizabeth Gomez moved to approve the minutes with corrections for April 25, 2024. Jean  Bowerman seconded the motion. The motion passed all ayes.  New Business Summer Hours Tree Plan Review month.  Aftera brief discussion, the Tree and Garden Board decided they would meet in the summer.  The Tree and Garden Board decided to take the time to review the Tree Plan and will bring it back next  Discussion on Flower Garden  After a long discussion with the Tree and Garden Board, it was decided to bring back both the layout and the plant suggested list that was recommended for the Board to consider and to make changes ift they  desired. Public Comment the walkway.  Alice McCoy talked about thet flower garden and stated she wanted to see the flowers on both sides of Dan Dodge spoke about the flower garden and stated he agreed Lake Stella would be a good place to have it. He also stated he would like to see flowers that attract birds as well as butterflies. Dan Dodge explained the Audubon Society made a native garden at the visitor's center in St. Augustine and he  stated he could bring the Tree and Garden Board al list of what they planted.  GENERAL DISCUSSION:  Tree discussion (Park), (Park and Eucalyptus) and (Magnolia and East Grand Rondo) Keith Harris explained the tree on Park Street was a Live Oak, but it got hit by lightning and it killed the tree, SO the School Board cut it down. Keith Harris also stated the tree on Park Street and Eucalyptus Avenue, needs to be either cut down or pruned. The tree on Magnolia and East Grand Rondo the tree is a Water Oak and the whole top ofi it is gone. Pat Maden suggested the Tree and Garden Board go look at the trees and make a recommendation at the next meeting. City Hall: (386) 698-2525, Fire: (386) 698-1212, Gas Dept: (386) 698-1486, Water Dept: (386) 698-2525, FAX: (386) 698-3467    SCENT  THE CITYOF  CRES(ENT CITY, FLORIDA  ORPORATEDY  Pat Maden stated she had an arborist come and he cut her limbs hanging over Oleander Avenue. Pat Maden also stated Michael Frank feels that the Magnolia Trees between Winn Dixie and Wendy's in the landscaped area should be pruned so the mowing people can go under them. Pat Maden asked the Board, and it was in agreement that Magnolia Trees grow to Pat Langan mentioned trees on S. Prospect Street and the Board referred to Commissioner DeVitto's email. Keith Harris responded he doesn't recall there being any problem trees. Keith Harris also stated that most oft the trees on Prospect Street are Live Oaks, and there maybe a Pat Maden asked how the trees are doing at Harry Banks Park. Pat Maden also asked if Synthia Wheeler was the person watering the trees at Dexter Beach. Charles Rudd stated she has been watering Fletcher Park and Harry Banks Park trees. Pat Maden suggested writing a letter to Synthia Wheeler thanking heri for watering thet trees. The Board agreed with her. Jean Bowerman asked about the permit for1 tree removal. Keith Harris stated it has been an Ordinance forever and it does state anything 4 feet and 28 inches and above is considered a Pat Maden suggested that when people come ini to get their water turned on, they should geta a  the bottom.  few Cedar trees.  heritage tree. Anything below that does not need a permit.  copy of the tree ordinance.  The next meeting is scheduled for. June 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  Adjourn  Pat Maden adjourned the meeting at 3:04 p.m.  MEETING CONNECTION INFORMATION:  You may view the meeting live on the City's YouTube channel. Go to www.crescetcty-l.com and click on the YouTube link or go to CityofCrescent City, Florida- - YouTube  Approved on the 23rd day of May 2024.  Pat Maden, Chairwoman  Karen Hayes, MMC, City Clerk  City Hall: (386) 698-2525, Fire: (386) 698-1212, Gas Dept: (386) 698-1486, Water Dept: (386) 698-2525, FAX: (386) 698-3467    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services NOTICE OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY REQUEST FOR. APPLICATIONS  Division of Administration  WILTON SIMPSON COMMISSIONER  CFR200  Funding Opportunity Number 23-DG-11083112-001  Overview  Recipient: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Funding Opportunity Title: Urban and Community Forestry- - Capacity Grants Announcement Type: Request for Federal Financial Assistance Applications Initial  Announcement  Funding Opportunity Number: 23-DG-11083112-001 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.664 Federal Agency Name: USDA Forest Service  The information requested is pursuant to 2CFR and the federal awarding agencystatutory  authority.  II. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Description Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly read and comply with all requirements contained in this notice of federal financial assistance. Failure to provide all required forms, information, and documentation shall result in rejection of the application as non-  responsive. Overview  The purpose of Florida's Urban and Community Forestry Capacity (UCF-C) grant program is to provide financial assistance to local governments, Native American tribal governments, volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions toi initiate or enhance local urban and community forestry programs; and improve the urban environment within the state of Florida. The state of Florida anticipates an allocation of $550,000 for fiscal year 2023- The primary purpose of this UCF-C grant program is to promote better urban forest management and the resources necessary for the retention and expansion of community tree canopy throughout the State of Florida. Trees are a vital component of urban infrastructure but must be properly managed to maximize the benefits they provide to the community. By properly managing their tree infrastructure, communities can increase property values, tourism appeal, and the physical and mental health of residents, while reducing storm water runoff, energy consumption, and air and water pollution. Community forest management also helps to identify public safety hazards to residents and structures and is a useful tool in storm preparation. Local community leaders and the public are encouraged tol learn more about how urban trees benefit  24.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 1of13    their community from an economic, social, and environmental standpoint. They are also encouraged to learn about proper species selection, planting, and care for trees to minimize future maintenance problems and how to utilize green infrastructure to reduce storm water No more than 60% of funding will be allocated to tree planting practices. The maximum grant allocation is $50,000 for each category and each applicant. Practices may bei implemented on county or municipally owned lands, including parks or natural areas, as well as highway and street rights-of-way not maintained by the Federal government. Funds will be allocated to regions with priority given to communities showing greatest demonstrated need. Entities may submit multiple applications, if there are multiple projects, they would like to seek funding. However, the applicant must submit a full and complete application for each project they are FDACS, Florida Forest Service (FFS) is requesting applications that include, but are not limited Planting trees in areas where they would provide tangible benefits to Floridians through energy reduction, mitigating urban heat, water or air quality improvement, stormwater runoff avoidance, Conducting a tree inventory of public areas and assess the condition of individual trees. Conducting an urban tree canopy assessment to gather information about how much tree Implementing informational and educational programs to improve the understanding of residents and local officials of the benefits of maintaining a healthy tree canopy; and Developing a workforce development program to educate students and residents about career opportunities in the green industry; and provide hands on experience to give them the  runoff.  seeking funding. to:  ori increased greenspace accessibility. Establishing a food forest or urban orchard.  canopy is in the area and how it is distributed across the landscape.  Developing an urban forest management plan.  necessary skills. Scope  There are 4 categories:  1. Public Tree Canopy Improvement (Tree Planting) 2. Public Tree Inventory or Urban Tree Canopy Assessment 3. Urban Forest Management Planning 4. Urban Forestry Information and Education  Category 1: Public Tree Canopy Improvement (Tree Planting)  This category is provided for the purchase and installation of replacement or additional community trees on public rights-of-way, in parks or other public spaces. Funding may be used solely for the purchase and installation of trees. Planting of complimentary shrubs and ground covers may be submitted as matching funds only. Additionally, maintenance or removal of dead, damaged, or living trees cannot be considered for funding under this grant program.  Eligible planting projects include: benefit of the whole community.  a. Planting of trees along rights-of-way or in publicly owned, publicly accessible areas for the b.F Replacement of dead, diseased, or over mature trees in public areas. Or replacement of non- native exotic or invasive species with more appropriate species for the climate and the site. Again, maintenance or removal of these trees are not acceptable project costs, but the  replacement of these trees can be considered for funding.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 2of13    C. New appropriate tree plantings in areas where the trees will serve as windbreaks, reduce storm water runoff, help control erosion, mitigate urban heat, and improve water quality. d. Installation of trees as part of a green infrastructure demonstration project such as bioswales, e. Establishment of ai food forest or urban orchard as an educational resource or to help provide  green roofs, bioretention areas, or pervious pavement.  produce to urban food deserts. Tree Planting Requirements  1. Trees/palms (including those planted as part of the local match) must be Florida Grade #1 or better (Florida Division of Plant Industry, Grades and Standards located at Plant Industry/D Divisions & Offices /Home Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 2. Trees may not exceed a 4-inch caliper. Palms may not be taller than 161 feet, clear trunk. 3. Minimum tree size is 1% inch caliper, in at least a 15-gallon container. 4. At least four tree species native or naturalized to the area and suitable for the site and objective must be planted. No species may represent over 25% of thei total number of trees planted during the project. EXCEPTION: food forest and urban orchard projects can utilize non- native fruit and nut tree varieties, if the species are documented to do well in Florida and are not listed on the Florida Invasive Species Council's invasive species list found on 5. Up to ten percent (10%) of the grant award may be used for the purchase and/or installation of irrigation equipment or an irrigation system, or for supplemental watering during the 60-day 6. Trees listed on the Florida Invasive Species Council's MOST RECENT list of Florida's Invasive Species may not be planted as any part oft this grant program. The list may be found on 7. Maximum allowable cost per individual tree or palm is $600, which can be split between grant 8. Written approval is required (as part of the proposal) from the Florida Department of Transportation for planting and maintenance on any state right-of-way. 9. Eligible multi-stemmed tree species include only those listed on the Right Tree/Right Place posters produced by the Florida Urban Forestry Council at Posters & Donations Florida Urban Forestry Council (fufc.org) unless FFS permission is granted for another species. Applicants interested in using multi-stemmed species should submit their application with any proposed species, and acceptance of the application will indicate acceptance of this species' utilization, unless 10. AI maximum of $15 per tree may be spent on planting materials only during the 60 day grow- 11. Purchase and planting of shrubs and ground covers in conjunction with tree planting may  (fdacs.gov)  penatssaR  grow-in period.  the internet at poranaepesan and match for purchase and planting.  otherwise notified. in period.  only serve as a matching cost, and as such cannot be reimbursed. 12. Applications must include the following information:  a.AI location map.  b. Aminimum of three color photographs of the planting site. maintenance on the State right-of-way (if applicable).  C. A detailed planting plan (site plan) which shows the location of the trees/palms, existing structures, and site limitations such as underground utilities and overhead wires. d. Written approval from the Florida Department of Transportation for planting and e. Athree (3)-year maintenance plan to be carried out by the grant recipient at their expense. (Maintenance costs incurred after certification by the Florida Forest Service f.A resolution by the managing agency of the property (if different from the applicant) stating that they concur with the grant proposal and maintenance plan.  are ineligible for reimbursement.)  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 3of13    13.A60-day "grow-in period" is required prior to Certification of Acceptance by the Department and the processing of ai final reimbursement. The application should also state how the trees will 14. Tree Plantings must follow established procedures for handling, placement, and maintenance. Refer to] Landscape plants Edward F. Gilman - UF/FASufl.edu) for additional guidance. 15. After tree planting is completed, an iTree Design project report is required to be submitted prior to the processing of the final reimbursement. This tool estimates the future reduction in storm water runoff and increase in water quality over the life of the planted trees. The report should include assessments for years 5, 15, and 25. iTree Design is an easy to use and free Category 2: Public Tree Inventory or Urban Tree Canopy Assessment This category is provided for communities to develop or enhance inventoresassessments of public trees. Up-to-date inventories can provide more efficient and effective urban forest Tree Inventories - Development of al local tree inventorylnazardous tree inventory on non- federal public properties (includes parks, rights-of way and preserves). This can include the purchase of hardware, software, and related equipment, as well as fees paid to vendors to conduct the inventory. This can also include the examination of individual trees to determine Urban Tree Canopy Assessment- use of remote sensing technology to determine tree canopy coverage and distribution in a defined area (usually a district or municipal boundary). These assessments can also be used to identify potential tree planting spaces and prioritize planting initiatives based on current tree canopy coverage. Eligible costs are the same as above:  be watered and cared for during the grow-in period.  program that can be found at tps/Cesgn.reatboisog,  management.  whether they need arboricultural treatments.  hardware, software, related equipment, and vendor fees. Tree Inventory or Assessment Requirements  - Map of the area where the inventory or assessment will take place, including street locations. Narrative that describes the need to conduct the inventory or assessment in the selected area, the data that will be collected, how that data will be processed, and how the results will be used toi influence urban forestry management decisions. The narrative should also state whether a vendor will perform the treatments, or ifin-house labor and equipment will be used,  and how the recipient will supervise the project while in progress. Category 3: Urban Forest Management Planning  An urban forest management plan serves as the guiding document for managing the tree resource in a community. The objective of an urban forest management plan is to: Reduce the amount and severity of the damage and losses to people, property, the local Reduce tree canopy cover losses and strategically plan planting initiatives to equitably - Maximize the benefits of urban trees by planting and retaining trees where they reduce storm water runoff, improve air, and water quality, and lower the ambient temperature. - Identify policies and procedures that can be updated to reinforce canopy goals. The development and implementation of an urban forest management plan will provide the  economy, and the environment that results from tree failures. distribute tree cover throughout the community.  following benefits:  Plan planting and maintenance schedule based on data. Create more efficient and effective response to storms. Update tree policies and procedures.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 4 of1 13    Reduce int tree failures and tree canopy losses. Improve community forest health, safety, and benefits.  Urban Forest Management Plans funded through this program should include:  a. Description of your community - the current state and needs of the community and the urban forest baseline. Current tree canopy data from an inventory or assessment, community needs, priority areas and a review of current policies and procedures for tree planting and maintenance are examples oft things that should be included in this section. b. A vision statement for the urban forest - the desired future state of the urban forest. C. Strategic Plan - specific goals, objectives, and actions based upon the current conditions and identified needs to achieve the vision for the urban forest. d.I Implementation Plan - a document that assigns specific dates and responsibilities for e. Monitoring Plan - a written system to measure progress and assess the overall Additional sections of the plan that you may wish to incorporate and that are acceptable through  This is the overall goal the plan hopes to achieve. the actions and goals of the strategic plan. effectiveness of the Urban Forest Management Plan.  this grant include: Urban wood utilization. Urban heat mitigation.  Urban forest storm preparedness and mitigation.  Category 4: Urban Forestry Information and Education  This category is provided to make individual residents, community officials, students, and private vendors more aware of urban forestry and the benefits of trees to humans and communities. Residents and officials need to be better informed and educated about the value of the urban forest tot their local communities, and that the benefits of trees far outweigh the potential damage caused by trees. Beyond the benefits of trees, students should know about Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions are eligible to purchase or produce information and education materials (leaflets, newsletters, handbooks, videos, etc.) for distribution to the public, or to cost-share seminars and workshops related to urban and community forestry topics. The emphasis here is on providing information to the public, volunteer groups, technicians, tree workers, etc. (i.e., urban and community forestry technology  the potential career opportunities in the green industry.  transfer). Eligible Activities  a. Educational programs - for the exhibition, purchase, or development of materials for the b.V Workshops/Training: Sessions/Conferences/Seminars for the support and organization of public programs which achieve the goals of this grant. Costs may cover mailing, audio/visual C.F Public service announcement materials - (PSA development) for the development of or purchase of public service programs, videos, or slide shows which educate the public. These may include expenditures for film, paper, production costs, equipment rental or other accessories (excluding the purchase of camera or other video equipment). d. Brochures for the purchase of existing technical brochures or the design, development, production or mailing of an educational or informational brochure consistent with the goals of  benefit of public education as described above. equipment rental, and related expenses.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 50f13    this grant program. Those desiring brochures are encouraged to utilize existing brochures, if brochures exist, and apply for funding for the purchase and distribution of brochures. e.E Exhibits - for the purchase of or design, development, and construction of an educatonalmtormational exhibit which promotes the goals of this grant program. All products (brochures, signs, videos, reports, etc.) funded by this grant must display the following "This publication made, possible through a grant from the USDA Forest  statement:  Service in cooperation with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, f.Workforce Development programs - for the development and instruction of residents and students about green industry careers. These programs should provide participants with hands on experiences and training to prepare them for a career in the green industry. It is encouraged for projects in this category to work with local industry members to connect program participants  Florida Forest Service."  with green industry jobs. III. Eligibility Information  Qualified applicants are nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, state governments, and Native American tribal governments. Eligible entities must be registered and have a Unique Entity Id (UEI) from SAM.gov to receive  funding.  The scope of work must be performed within the State of Florida.  Grant requests may not exceed $50,000. The minimum amount allowed is $2,500. Grants are for projects not currently budgeted and may not be used to replace existing Are resolution or letter approving the proposal and authorizing the applicant to execute agreements and documents with the grant request must be submitted as part oft the  commitments. proposal.  Expenses associated with travel and per diem are not eligible.  Expenses associated with invasive species removal are not eligible but may be used as Maintenance costs incurred after certification by the Florida Forest Service are ineligible  match.  for reimbursement.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 6 of1 13    IV. Key Dates Action Item Notice of Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity. Advertisement Submission of Questions Responses to Questions Posted Application Submission Deadline Evaluation of Applications Award Notice Date  Timeframe From 05/20/2024 To 0719/2024 From 05/20/2024 To 07/05/2024 06/28/2024 07/19/2024 5:00 PM EST. From 07/22/2024 To 09/19/2024 Anticipated 09/19/2024  Location  Posted electronically via Grant Opportunities FDACS toG GrantsQidacs.gov Grant Opportunities - FDACS  All questions must be submitted by e-mail  From 06/21/2024 To Posted electronically via  Urban Community Forestry Capacity Grant Review and evaluation of applications  Program begins. FDACS will unsuccessful applicants. TBD  successful and  formally notify  Subrecipient Agreement End TBD V. Submission Dates, Times, and Location  The submission deadline is July 19, 2024. Applicants may upload a complete Word application packet to Urban Community Forestry Capacity Grant Program Digital application packets must be fully uploaded by the submission deadline. An applicant is required to submit the original signed application packet. Applicants submitting an electronic application Itis the applicant's responsibility to ensure its submittal at the proper place and time indicated in this notice of federal financial assistance funding opportunity  do not need to mail a hard copy.  notice. No extensions. No exceptions.  Acomplete application packet and any supporting documentation (if applicable) must be uploaded electronically to Urban Community Forestry Capacity Grant Program no later than the  submission deadline.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 7of13    VI. Statutes and Regulations  The UCF Program is authorized by Section 9, Urban and Community Forestry Assistance, of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 as amended [16 U.S.C. 2105). This law authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture "to provide financial, technical, and related assistance to State Foresters or equivalent State officials for the purpose of encouraging States to provide information and technical assistance to units of local government and others that will encourage cooperative efforts to plan urban forestry programs and to plant, protect, maintain, and utilize wood from, trees in open spaces, greenbelts, roadside screens, parks, woodlands, curb areas, and residential developments in urban areas."  VII. Award Information  Total amount of funding anticipated Anticipated number of awards Period of Performance (POP)  $550,000 22  Maximum grant award to a single applicant $50,000 Minimum grant award to a single applicant $2,500  One year after POP begins.  VIII. Definitions  Applicant: Entity that submits an application for federal financial assistance under this Application Packet: Complete written response of the applicant to the notice of federal financial assistant funding opportunity including properly completed forms, supporting Business hours: 8a.m. to 5p p.m. eastern standard time on business days.  notice of funding opportunity. documents and attachments.  Business days: Monday through Friday, excluding weekends, federal and state holidays.  Calendar days: All days, including weekends and holidays. Commissioner: Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Florida.  FFS: Florida Forest Service, division of FDACS.  FDACS: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, an agency of the Grant Manager: An FDACS employee responsible for monitoring and managing the Local Government: county government, municipality (ncorporated city, town, or village), Non-profit Organization: An organization that has filed an application with Florida's Secretary of State for nonprofit corporate status pursuant to Section 617, Florida Statutes, and has been issued a federal employer identification number by the Internal Revenue  State of Florida. subrecipient agreement.  school board district or independent special district.  Service. FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 8of13    Subrecipient Agreement: Formal agreement that will be awarded to the successful applicant under this notice of federal financial assistance funding opportunity.  IX. Cost Sharing (Matching) Requirements  The match requirements for this funding opportunity is 50% (1:1 match). Reimbursement requests must have documentation of the 50% match at the time of submission. Awardees will only be reimbursed upi to the amount of match submitted with the request. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for the cost sharing. A cost share may either be in the form of a cash contribution, donated services, donated equipment, ord donated property. Cost sharing used in previous subrecipient awards or in other current subrecipient awards cannot be used for this subrecipient award. The maximum allowable assessment for in-kind match for general volunteer labor (non- professional) is $31.80 per hour. Salaried or hourly employees working in the same job class may use their current salary and benefit rate for match purposes. No overhead costs will be paid from grant funds. Overhead costs, up to 5% of the total project cost (match plus award), can be used as part of the local match with  documentation.  X. Funding Source andlor Restrictions availability of federal funds. by the federal agency.  FDACS reserves the right to award, or nota award, subrecipient agreement(s) based on the FDACS' obligation to pay under this subrecipient agreement is contingent upon funding Funding is available for project work initiated and completed during the award period. Funding is subject to the amount of spending authority allocated by the Florida Legislature. The allowability of costs shall be in accordance with the federal financial assistance cost  principles applicable to the subrecipient.  XI. Cost of Preparation  FDACS is not liable for any costs incurred by the applicant in response to this notice of  federal financial assistance funding opportunity.  XII. Public Records  Article 1, section 24, Florida Constitution, guarantees every person access to all public records, and Section 119.011, Florida Statutes, provides a broad definition of public record. As such, all responses to a federal financial assistance funding opportunity are public records unless exempt by law. Any applicant claiming that its response contains information that is exempt from the public records law shall clearly segregate and mark that information and provide the specific statutory citation for such exemption.  XIII. Request Application Packet  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 9of13    The Urban Community Forestry Capacity Grant Program application packet is available online at FDACS Grant Opportunities. Ify you are unable to download the application  packet, submit a written request by e-mail to GrantsQfdacs.gov  XIV. General Instructions for Application Packet  Thoroughly review all materials and prepare responses accordingly.  The application packet must be complete and provide all required information by the application submission deadline to be considered. Application packets that fail to provide allr required forms and signatures will be considered non-responsive and consequently will For nonprofit applicants, documentation that verifies the official nonprofit status of an organization in accordance with Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, must be provided with the Please ensure that all attachments reflect the applicant's name and funding opportunity  be removed from the evaluation process.  application. number.  XV. Application Package Components  FDACS forms must be used. Substitute forms willi not be reviewed. Dor not alter the pages unless the page indicates that it can be modified. Applications that do not include all  required pages will be removed from the evaluation process. Ad complete application package consists of the following pages:  Coversheet. /Application for Federal Financial Assistance Subaward  Key Contact Information Project Narrative Scope of Work Budget Plan Narrative Budget Plan Key Person/Staff Performance Site/Locations Assurances Subrecipient. Award Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification Statement  Certification Regarding Debarments, Suspension, Ineligibility  XVI. Clarficatons/Revsions  Before award, FDACS reserves the right to seek clarifications or request any information deemed necessary for proper evaluation of submissions from all applicants deemed eligible for the subrecipient agreement. Failure to provide requested information may  result in rejection of the application.  XVII. Rejection of Applications FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 10of13    FDACS reserves the right to reject any and all applications or waive any minor irregularities when to do sO would be in the best interest of the State of Florida; and to reject an applicant whom FDACS determines is not in a position to perform the scope of work. Minor irregularities are those which will not have a significant or adverse effect on  overall completion or performance.  XVIII. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration  The applicant must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) https:llsam.gov The applicant will be required to maintain a registration for the duration of the award. Applicants who have an active exclusion may not be eligible for an award. Applications, hard copy or digital, received by FDACS after the application submission  XIX. Late Applications  deadline will be rejected as untimely.  XX. Evaluation Criteria  An initial review of all applications will be completed and applications failing to submit all All eligible applications will be evaluated and scored based on the criteria listed below. The highest score will be awarded to applications that demonstrate an economic need for cost-share dollars such as small rural communities or underserved neighborhoods in larger cities or fiscally distressed communities. Demonstrating the need for assistance in communities is the responsibility of applicants through their The highest score will be awarded to applications clearly stating goals and objectives that will expand/complement existing UCF efforts, as defined above The highest score will be awarded to applications that include competent project supervision, adherence to tree planting and other practice specifications and knowledge of how toi implement the practice they are proposing.  required information will be removed from consideration. a. Demonstrated Need - 20 Points Maximum  project narrative and scope of work.  b. Well-Defined Goals and Objectives 20 Points Maximum under Urban Forestry Program Development. Technical Correctness - 20 Points Maximum.  d. Cost Effectiveness - 20 Points Maximum  The highest score will be awarded to applications that will clearly maximize results with the efficient use of grant dollars; clearly describe how funds will be expended; and adhere to the cost parameters listed in this RFA. Including written estimates that The highest score will be awarded to applications that have the high potential for positive public relations, where the applicant indicates a strategy for publicizing the  will enhance this criterion. e. Promotional Value - 10 Points Maximum  project.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 11of13    Completeness of Application - 10 Points Maximum  The highest score will be awarded to applications that are complete, include all required attachments, and provide a detailed explanation int the project narrative. Evaluator scores for all eligible applications willl be totaled, then averaged. Funding will be awarded to applications according to the average score awarded. FDACS reserves the  right to recommend partial funding of applications.  XXI. Evaluator(s)  FDACS' evaluator(s) will consist oft five (5) individuals who FDACS will determine to have experience and knowledge in the program areas. The evaluator(s) will conduct a fair, impartial, and comprehensive evaluation of applications received inresponse tot this notice of federal financial assistance funding opportunity. The evaluator(s) could be municipal/county arborists or county foresters, non-profit gansatonvepresenalnes, city  municipal staff (Parks and Recreation, etc.) and FFS personnel.  XXII. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates  The evaluation and selection process is expected to be no longer than 45 days after the submission deadline. FDACS will formally notify successful and unsuccessful  applicants. XXIII. Award Notice  Upon completion of FDACS' evaluation of applications, all applicants will be notified FDACS reserves the right to negotiate and/or adjust the final award amount and scope of The successful applicant(s) will have thirty (30) days to fully execute the FDACS Subrecipient Agreement. Failure by the subrecipient to sign and return the Subrecipient Agreement, within 30 days upon receipt oft the agreement, shall constitute forfeiture of the Although it is the intent of FDACS to expedite the subrecipient grant award process as much as possible, applicants should be aware that execution ofa a Subrecipient. Agreement could be delayed for some time until federal funding is received. Projects should be scheduled accordingly. No costs tol be charged against the subrecipient award or counted as match can be incurred before the Subrecipient Agreement is executed. THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION SUBJECT TO THE NOTICE OR CHALLENGE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 120.57(1) AND 120.57/3), FLORIDA  regarding their status. work prior to award.  award.  STATUTES.  XXIV. Programmatic, Administrative and National Policy Requirements  The applicant shall be in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the federal funds provided by the federal financial assistance funding opportunity. The applicant shall maintain an accounting system and a set of accounting records which allow for thei identification ofr revenues and expenditures related to this funding opportunity.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 12of13    XXV. Acknowledgment of Funding  Thes subrecipient shall have an acknowledgement oft the USDAI Forest Service and FDACS Florida Forest Service support placed on any publication written or published or audiovisual produced with grant support and, if feasible, on any publication reporting the results of, or describing, a grant-supported activity, or audiovisuals produced with grant support. This requirement does not apply to audiovisuals produced as research instruments or for documenting experimentations or findings and not intended for  presentation or distribution to the public.  XXVI. Performance Report  The applicant will submit a performance report as required using the format and content shown on the FDACS form downloadable at itipl/forms.ldacs.gov/02018.pdr  XXVII. Reimbursement Requests  All reimbursement requests must be submitted using FDACS' standard payment request packet, unless otherwise noted in the special conditions of the subrecipient agreement and provide supporting documentation for each cost. The subrecipient shall submit the payment request packet toi the recipient's grant manager not more often than monthly, but not less often than quarterly. To be eligible for reimbursement, costs shall be allowable, necessary, and reasonable, and must be submitted by budget category consistent with the budget plan submitted with applicant's application. The payment request packet is The FDACS agreement with the federal agency is a cost reimbursement format; Any work performed on the project and/or any expenditure made prior to a fully executed subrecipient agreement and written authorization from FDACS is ineligible for  downloadable at pbmsssNDBat therefore, no advance payments will be provided.  reimbursement.  XXVIII. Disclaimer  The receipt of applications in response to the notice of federal financial assistance funding opportunity does not imply or guarantee that any one or all qualified applicants will result  ina as subrecipient agreement with FDACS.  XXIX. Questions  Applicants shall direct all questions regarding this federal financial assistance funding opportunity notice to the purchasing office by e-mail to Grants@idacs.gov All questions submitted shall be published and answered in a manner that all applicants will be able to view. Each applicant is responsible for monitoring the FDACS Grant Opportunities webpage for updates and notifications regarding this funding opportunity. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  FDACS- 02031 Rev. 02/23 Page 13of13    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration  APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUBAWARD  2CFR200  WILTON SIMPSON COMMISSIONER  Instructions for Application Packet *Each field of the application must be completed. *If a field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number Record the number shown ont the Notice of Funding 2. Amount of funds requested for this project- - List the total amount of funds required to complete the scope ofwork. 3. Subrecipient Legal Name Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name 4. Subrecipient FEIN Record the employer or taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue 5. Subrecipient Registered in SAM - All applicants must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) to 6. Street Address - Record the street address as recognized byt the U.S. Postal Service. Do not record a P.O. Box.  Opportunity.  must match the name listed in SAM.  Service.  obtain federal financial assistance. Individuals are not required to register in SAM.  7. City Record the city. 8. State - Record the state.  9. Zip Code plus 4- Record the nine-digit U.S. Postal Code. 10. Mailing address (if different from above) - Record a different mailing address. 11.Phone Number Record a 10-digit (xxx-xXX-XXXX) daytime phone. number. 12. Fax Number Record a 10-digit (xxx-xXx-XxXX) fax number.  13. Is the subrecipient delinquent on any federal debt? Record yes or no. The question applies to the applicant. Categories of federal debt include, but are not limited to, delinquent loans, tax, and audit disallowances. Ify yes,  provide an explanation.  14. Cost Sharing (Match) if applicable - Record the value of cost share to be provided. 15. Congressional District Record the applicant's congressional district. 16. Name and contact information for matters involving this application. 17.S Subrecipient Type Circle the type of subrecipient.  18. Descriptive title of Subrecipient Project - Record a brief descriptive title of the project.  19. Funding Period - Enter the dates, within the award period, as to when the project will begin and finish. 20. Location of Proposed Program/Project - Record the physical address of where the scope of work will be completed. 21. Total # of full-time employees - Record the number of full-time employees. A1 full-time employee works 40 hours per 22. Total # of part-time employees - Record the number of part-time employees. A part-time employee works less than 24. Has your organization previously received federal financial assistance from FDACS? Record yes or no. Please 25. The application must be signed and dated by an authorized representative of the applicant organization.  week. 40 hours per week.  23. Is your organization a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization? Record yes or no. answer yes if the funding has been received within the last three years.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 1of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration  APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUBAWARD  2CFR200  1.F Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  2. Amount of funds requested for this  project:  3. Subrecipient Legal Name: 4. Subrecipient FEIN: 7.S Street Address: 8.City:  6. Subrecipient Registered in SAM:  9: State:  10. Zip Code plus 4:  11. Mailing Address (if different from above):  12. Phone Number:  13. Fax Number:  14. Is the subrecipient delinquent on any federal debt? 15. Cost Sharing (Match): 16. Congressional District: 17. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:  Name: Phone Number:  Email:  18. Subrecipient Type: (Check One) Indian Tribal Government Individual  Local Government Other  Institution of Higher Education 19. Descriptive Title of Subrecipient Project:  Non-Profit Organization  State Government  20. Funding Period  Start Date:  End Date:  21. Location of Proposed Program/Project: 22. Total # of full-time employees:  23. Total # of part-time employees:  24. Is your organization a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization?  25. Has your organization previously received federal financial assistance from FDACS?  26. By signing this application, Icertify that the statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Ihave also provided the required attachments and assurances. lagree to comply with all terms and  conditions iflaccept an award. Authorized Representative Name:  Title: Email Address:  Phone Number:  Signature of Authorized Representative:  Date Signed:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 2of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration KEY CONTACT INFORMATION  2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet Key Contact Form *Each field oft the key contact form must be completed. *Ifat field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Subrecipient FEIN-F Record the employer or taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue 3. Subrecipient Legal Name - Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name  Funding Opportunity. Service.  must match the name listed in SAM.  4. Contact Project Role: Authorized Representative Record requested information. 5. Contact Project Role: Grant Manager Record requested information. 6. Contact Project Role: Fiscal Contact Record requested information. 7. Contact Project Role: Principal Investigator - Record requested information.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 3of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration KEY CONTACT FORM 2CFR200  Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  Subrecipient FEIN:  Subrecipient Legal Name:  Contact Project Role: Authorized Representative  Name: Title: Street Address: City:  Phone Number:  Fax Number: Zip Code plus 4:  State:  Mailing Address (lf different from above):  Contact Project Role: Grant Manager  Name: Title: Street Address: City:  Phone Number:  Fax Number: Zip Code plus 4:  State:  Mailing Address (lIf different from above):  Contact Project Role: Fiscal Contact  Name: Title: Street Address: City:  Phone Number:  Fax Number: Zip Code plus 4:  State:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  Contact Project Role: Principal Investigator  Name: Title: Street Address: City:  Phone Number: State:  Fax Number: Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 4of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration PROJECT NARRATIVE 2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet. - Project Narrative *Ifat field does not apply, indicate N/A ini the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number- Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Amount of funds requested for this project - List the total amount of funds required to complete the scope of 3. Subrecipient Legal Name - Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name must match the name listed in SAM. Please note section XII Public Records in the Notice of Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity before including any proprietary or confidential information. 4. The header section of each page of the project narrative must have the funding opportunity number, 5. The project narrative must not exceed (insert #) 8%" by 11" single sided pages. Additional pages beyond the  Funding Opportunity. work.  subrecipient federal identification number and subrecipient legal name.  page limitation will not be considered.  6. The project narrative must include, but is not limited to:  Astatement of need for the federal financial assistance and how the project will address the need. Ad description of the expected project outcomes. The measurable objectives and specific targets of the Ap plan of action to achieve the projected outcomes and how the plan of action will be accomplished. Information on key personnel including their background and experience with the project objectives. An  expected project outcomes should be specified. Atimeline of activities or implementation schedule.  Collaboration details, if any.  indication of the amount of effort the key personnel will provide to the project. Precise location of the project or the area to be served/benefited by the project. Astatement of whether this project relates to any other project, current or anticipated.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 5of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration PROJECT NARRATIVE 2CFR200  1.F Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  2. Amount of funds requested for this project:  3.S Subrecipient Legal Name:  Please note section XII Public Records in the Notice of Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity before  including any proprietary or confidential information.  Project Narrative:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 6of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration SCOPE OF WORK 2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet- - Scope of Work *Ifai field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number - Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Subrecipient FEIN - Record the employer or taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue 3. Subrecipient Legal Name - Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name must match the name listed in SAM. Please note section XII Public Records in the Notice of Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity before including any proprietary or confidential information. 4. The header section of each page of the scope of work must have the funding opportunity number, subrecipient 5. The scope of work must not exceed (insert #) 8%" by 11" single sided pages. Additional pages beyond the page  Funding Opportunity. Service.  federal identification number and subrecipient legal name. 6. The scope of work must include, but is not limited to:  limitation will not be considered.  Describe in detail the activity or work to be conducted. Include project location information.  Describe specific project objectives, tasks, and deliverables and related timelines for each. Include who will  perform the tasks.  Objectives and tasks should relate to the project narrative. Provide quantifiable, measurable, and verifiable units of deliverables. Deliverables must be directly related to the scope of work.  Discuss how the scope of work is feasible and can be completed within the award period.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page7of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration SCOPE OF WORK 2CFR200  1.F Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  2.S Subrecipient FEIN:  3.S Subrecipient Legal Name:  Please note section XII Public Records in the Notice of Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity before  including any proprietary or confidential information.  Performance Measures  Deliverable #  Tasks  Task Description  Indicator Costs per Unit  Outcome Measures  Describe in detail the activity or work to be conducted.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 8of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration BUDGET PLAN NARRATIVE  2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet- Budget Plan Narrative *If a field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Subrecipient FEIN -F Record the employer or taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue 3. Subrecipient Legal Name - Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name must match the name listed in SAM. Please note section XII Public Records in the Notice of Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity before including any. proprietary or confidential information. 4. The header section of each page of the budget plan narrative must have the funding opportunity number, 5. The budget plan narrative must not exceed (insert #) 8%" by 11" single sided pages. Additional pages beyond 6. Describe line items for each applicable budget category shown on the budget plan. Provide sufficient detail to clearly indicate the estimated funding amounts for each project task contained in the scope of work. 7. Project costs will be evaluated for reasonableness and necessity. Any travel costs must be in compliance with 8. Indirect costs are at the rate approved by the applicant's cognizant agency. A copy of the approved rate must be attached to the application. If the applicant has never received a negotiated indirect cost, provide a statement indicating the applicant is electing to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct costs.  Funding Opportunity. Service.  subrecipient federal identification number and subrecipient legal name.  the page limitation will not be considered.  the State of Florida travel rules.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 9of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration BUDGET PLAN NARRATIVE  2CFR200  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  2.S Subrecipient FEIN:  3.S Subrecipient Legal Name:  Direct Costs  Provide job titles, rate of pay (hourly/salary) and percentage of time to spend on project (FTE) or hours per week. Thet total for all personnel costs must match to the budget Toa achieve the objective of monitoring ponds within Liberty County will require 10 inspectors working 20 hours per week for 4 weeks at an hourly rate of $25.50. Total To achieve the objective of testing water samples from ponds within Liberty County will require 1 chemist. The chemist will work 20% of their time on the project for one year. Employer costs for social security taxes, workers compensation, health insurance, life insurance and retirement. A percentage may be used when calculating an amount for the budget plan. Only the actual cost of eachi fringe benefit is chargeable to the award. Provide a description of travel purpose, destination of each trip, number of travelers, Provide a description of the equipment to be purchased and the task on which the Provide a description of the consumable materials to be acquired for each specific Provide an explanation as to the need to hire at third party to complete the work. Direct costs, which do not fit any of the other categories. Provide a description, amount  Personnel Costs  plan.  Example Example  cost is $20,400.  The annual salary is $60,000. Total cost is $12,000.  Fringe Benefits Travel (if authorized) Equipment (if authorized) Supplies  timeline, and relationship to the project objectives.  equipment will be used. deliverable(s).  Contractual (if authorized) Other Expenses  Provide the rate, number of staff, and task to be completed.  and relationship to a deliverable.  Indirect Costs  Provide an approved indirect cost rate or a statement indicating the entity has never received a negotiated indirect cost rate and elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10%0 of  Indirect Charges  modified total direct costs.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 10of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration BUDGET PLAN 2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet- - Budget Plan *If a field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Subrecipient FEIN Record the employer ort taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue 3. Subrecipient Legal Name Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name The budget plan must not exceed two pages (insert #) 8%'by 11" single sided pages. Additional pages beyond the The header section of the budget plan must have the funding opportunity number, subrecipient federal identification The applicant shall submit a budget plan for its projected costs to implement the scope of work submitted with the application. The budget plan shall provide the estimated costs by category in order to carry out the scope of work.  Funding Opportunity. Service.  must match the name listed in SAM. page limitation will not be considered. number and subrecipient legal name.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 11of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration BUDGET PLAN 2CFR200  Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  Subrecipient FEIN:  Subrecipient Legal Name:  Number of  Calegory/Description Personnel  Cost per Unit Units  Grant Amount  Match Amount  Fringe Benefits- -  Travel (not authorized) Equipment (not authorized) Supplies  Contractual (if authorized)-  Trees-  Other Expenses  Total Direct Charges Indirect Charges Total Amount  The budget plan must not exceed two pages (insert #) 81 %" by 11" single sided pages. Additional pages beyond the  page limitation will not be considered.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 12of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration KEY PERSON/STAFF 2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet- - Key Person / Staff *Ifai field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number - Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Subrecipient FEIN - Record the employer or taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal Revenue 3. Subrecipient Legal Name - Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The name The header section of the key person/staff must have the funding opportunity number, subrecipient federal  Funding Opportunity. Service.  must match the name listed in SAM.  identification number and subrecipient legal name.  Each application must include descriptions of key personnel and their qualifications to meet the requirements of the notice of funding opportunity. An individual form will be completed for each key person/staff member. Include an Key personnel are individuals who contribute in a substantive and meaningful way to the execution or development oft the project. Reimbursement of salary costs are not required for ani individual to be considered key personnel.  estimate of the number or hours or percentage of time devoted to the project.  Consultants or contract employees may be included if they meet the definition.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 13of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration KEY PERSON/STAFF 2CFR200  Ani individual form must be completed for each key person/staff member. Include an estimate of the number of hours  or percentage of time devoted to the project.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number: 2. Subrecipient FEIN:  3. Subrecipient Legal Name: Person Name: Phone Number: Qualifications:  Title: Email Address:  Hours of % of time devoted to the  project:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 14of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration PERFORMANCE SITE/LOCATIONS  2CFR200  Instructions for Application Packet-F Performance Site/Locations *If ai field does not apply, indicate N/A in the field.  1. Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number. Record the number shown on the Notice of 2. Subrecipient FEIN- - Record the employer or taxpayer identification number as assigned by the Internal 3. Subrecipient Legal Name Record the legal name of applicant that will undertake the scope of work. The  Funding Opportunity. Revenue Service.  name must match the name listed in SAM.  Each application must include a list of site(S)locations(s) where the work will be performed. off facilities cost must be based upon the square footage used byt the project activities.  The reimbursement of facilities cost will only be allowable for site(S)location(s) listed on the form. The allocation  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 15of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration PERFORMANCE SITE/LOCATIONS  2CFR200  1.F Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number: 2. Subrecipient FEIN:  3.S Subrecipient Legal Name:  lam submitting an application as an individual, and not on behalf of a company, state, local, or tribal  Check Box  government, academia, or other type of organization.  ProectPerformance Site Primary Location  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (lf different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProjectPerformance Site Congressional District:  Pro)ectPerformance Site Location 1  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProectPerformance Site Congressional District:  Pro)ectPerformance Site Location 2  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (lf different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProectPertormance Site Congressional District:  Pro)ectPerformance Site Location 3  Street Address:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 16of24    City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProjectPerformance Site Congressional District:  ProyectPerformance Site Location 4  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (lf different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProjectPerformance Site Congressional District:  ProjectPerformance Site Location 5  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProectPerformance Site Congressional District:  ProjectPerformance Site Location 6  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProjectPerformance Site Congressional District:  ProjectPerformance Site Location 7  Street Address: City:  State:  Zip Code plus 4:  Mailing Address (If different from above):  Phone Number:  Fax Number:  County:  ProectPerormance Site Congressional District:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 17 of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services FEDERAL ASSURANCE FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUBRECIPIENT AWARD  Division of Administration  2CFR200  Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  Subrecipient Legal Name: Subrecipient FEIN:  As the duly authorized representative of the Subrecipient, Icertify that to the extent applicable, the Subrecipient: 1. Has thel legal authority to apply for. federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion oft the 2. Will give the Recipient, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the subrecipient award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or Recipient 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frames after receipt of approval of the Recipient. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. $54728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IXof the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.SS1681- 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. $794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. $56101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; () the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) $$523 and 527 oft the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. $$290 dd-3 and 290 ee- 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. $$3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; () any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and, () 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles Il and III oft the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch. Act (5 U.S.C. $51501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. $$276a to 276a-7), the Copeland. Act (40 U.S.C. $276c and 18 U.S.C. $874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. $$327-333), regarding  project described in this application.  directives.  appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.  al Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).  the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.  labor standards for ederally-assisted construction subagreements.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 18of24    10. Will comply, if applicable, withi flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance ift the total cost ofi insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards ini floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. $$1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean. Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) oft the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. $$7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection ofe endangered species under the Endangered 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. $$1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. $470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related 15. Will comply with thel Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7U.S.C. $$2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm-blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities 16. Will comply with thel Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. $$4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and 20 CFR, Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Costs Principles and Audit Requirements 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing 19. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award recipients or a subrecipient from (1) Engaging in severe forms oft trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect, (2) Procuring a commercial sex act during the period oft time that the award is in effect or, (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award. 20. Will comply with and enforce the requirements for a drug-free workplace as mandated in 2 CFR Part 421, Requirements 21. Will comply with 2 CFR 417, Subpart C to ensure that any vendor or subcontractor that carries out the provisions of this 22. Will comply with the Executive Order 13513 entitled "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving" by prohibiting employees, contractors, and subcontractors from texting while driving on official business and or in federally owned, rented or leased vehicles or privately owned vehicles when on official government business or when performing any  Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).  potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. $$469a-1 et seq.). activities supported by this award of assistance. supported by this award of assistance.  lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.  for Federal Awards, Subpart F Audit Requirements.  this program.  for Drug-Free Workplace".  agreement are not debarred or suspended.  work for or on behalf of or in cooperation with thet federal government.  Authorized Representative Name: Signature of Authorized Representative: Application Organization:  Title: Date Signed:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 19of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration  CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING  2CFR200  Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  Subrecipient Legal Name: Subrecipient FEIN:  The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:  1.N No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2.Ifa any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant. loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities" in accordance with its 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all 4. This certification is a material representation off fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails toi file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty or not less  instructions.  subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.  than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.  Authorized Representative Name: Signature of Authorized Representative: Application Organization:  Title: Date Signed:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 20 of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENTS, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILTY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION- LOWER TIER  Division of Administration  FEDERALLY FUNDED TRANSACTIONS  2CFR200  Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  Subrecipient Legal Name: Subrecipient FEIN:  This certification is pursuant to Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension and implemented at 2 CFR parts 180 and  1880.  Instructions for Certification  1.E By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certifications set out below. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. Ifiti is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification. In addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal is submitted if ata any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become 4. The terms "covered transaction", "debarred", "suspended", "ineligible", "lower tier covered transaction", participant", "person", "primary covered transaction", "principal", "proposal", and' "voluntarily excluded", as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency 6. The prospectivel lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this form that ity will include this clause titled Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and' Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions andi in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7.Ap participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in al lower tier covered transaction thati is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless itl knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that  may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.  erroneous byr reason of changed circumstances.  this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.  with which this transaction originated.  principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List.  which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 21 of24    9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, ifap participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into al lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in this transactions, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.  Certification  1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies to the best ofi its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals; a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from b. Have not within at three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civilj judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statues or commission of embezzlement theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction or records, making false statements, or C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, 2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements int this certification, such  covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.  receiving stolen property;  commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and  orl local) terminated for cause or default.  prospective lower tier participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.  Authorized Representative Name: Signature of Authorized Representative: Application Organization:  Title: Date Signed:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 22of24    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services  Division of Administration CERTIFICATION STATEMENT  2CFR200  Federal Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Number:  Subrecipient Legal Name: Subrecipient FEIN:  By signing this page, the undersigned certifies that:  A. This application is in all respects fair and submitted in good faith, without collusion or fraud;  B. Ifselected through this application process, the subrecipient will work in good faith and in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to manage its subrecipient agreement in a timely and accurate manner; C. Any funds awarded as a result of this application process will not be used to supplant or replace any state or local funds; D. Any funds awarded as ar result of this application process will not be used as matching funds to apply for or receive other  federal funds;  E. Noi federal funds will be used as match for funds awarded as a result of this application process.  F.1 The undersigned has full authority to bind the applicant.  Authorized Representative Name: Signature of Authorized Representative: Application Organization:  Title: Date Signed:  FDACS-02032 Rev. 02/23 Page 23of24