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successful careers in state and local government or grant -related consultancy, including former FEMA and TDEM employees. As a company, we have a culture of continuous improvement that extends to our team through regular training, sponsored certification, and abundant opportunity for professional devel- opment and growth. Implementation Excellence — GrantWorks has a dedicated FEMA Services Team that includes experienced hazard mitigation project managers, grant administrators, and hazard mitigation planners. Our extensive Project Support Services team includes specialists in GIS/mapping, labor standards, environmental services, procurement, URA/acquisition, construction management, and field-based client services to support our project teams. This strong foundation of advisors allows our grant administrators to focus on project implementation. Proprietary tools such as GW20/20—our grant -specific project and data management software—and detailed work plans that have been vetted and refined across hundreds of projects enable GrantWorks to manage multiple grants across various programs simultaneously successfully. This specialized support will be employed when working with the City to facilitate our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality integrated services. Proven Experience — Our HMA specialists have extensive experience working for and with FEMA, TDEM, TWDB, and local governments in public and private sector roles. This team is skilled in managing all aspects of federal and state grant management for hazard mitigation programs, and has a long history of successfully securing and implementing grants under the HMGP, BRIC, and FMA grant programs, and other mitigation funding sources. Commitment — GrantWorks is dedicated to community development through public works construction and believes these improvements are essential to strengthening the Texas communities we call home. We are known across the state for our commitment to providing the highest quality administration and implementation services, and we extend this pledge to the City. We reflect this practice in our numerous long-standing client relationships, dedication to staff training and certification, and continuous involve- ment at every step of the grant process. GrantWorks can help the City of Paris create a well run, efficient, and successful hazard mitigation pro- gram that complies with all TDEM and FEMA requirements. We appreciate your consideration of our firm. Yours sincerely, GRANTWORKS, INC. f - r .. , Bruce J. Spitzengel President GRANTWORKS, INC. 12201 NORTHLAND DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756 1 OFFICE: 512-420-03031 FAX: 512-42.0-0302