2014-019 - Approving a local funding agreement with TXDOT for the West Paris Trail grant project.

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CSJ #0901 -29 -079 Fed.# STP2014(095)TE District # 01 PAR Code Chart 64 #50139 Project: West Paris Multi -use Trail Federal Highway Administration CFDA #20.205 Not Research and Development the purpose for which it was approved and funded for a period of time commensurate with the federal investment or State rules, whichever is greater. Should the Local Government at any time after Project completion decide it can no longer maintain and operate the Project for its intended purpose, the Local Government shall return the federal funds in accordance with CFR federal recapture requirements. Should the Local Government consider conveying the property, the State and FHWA must be notified prior to the sale, transfer, or disposal of any property that received federal funds. Written concurrence of approval for the transaction detailing any required recapture must be obtained from FHWA prior to the transaction. Advance notice from the Local Government of their intended action must be submitted to the State for an FHWA review a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to any action being taken by the Local Government. The Local Government shall be held responsible for reimbursement of all federal funds used or a portion of those funds based on a pro -rata amount, considering the original percentage of federal funds provided and the time elapsed from the Project completion date. This same percentage of reimbursement also applies to any amount of profit that may be derived from the conveyance of the property, as applicable. B. Any manufacturer warranties extended to the Local Government as a result of the Project shall remain in the name of the Local Government. The State shall not be responsible for honoring any warranties under this LPAFA. C. Should the Local Government derive any income from the development and operation of the Project, a portion of the proceeds sufficient for the maintenance and upkeep of the property, shall be set aside for future maintenance. A project income report shall be submitted to the State on a quarterly basis. Monies set aside according to this provision shall be expended using accounting procedures established under OMB -133 and with the property management standards established in Title 49 CFR §18.32. D. Should any historic properties be included in or affected by this federally funded Project, the historic integrity of the property and any contributing features must continue to be preserved regardless of any approved changes that may occur throughout the life of the Project. 11. Local Project Sources and Uses of Funds A. A Project Budget Estimate is provided in Attachment C, showing the total estimated development cost of the Project. This estimate shows the itemized cost of real property, utilities, environmental assessments and remediation, construction, and any other substantial items of cost. To be eligible for reimbursement, costs must have been included in the itemized budget section of the nomination form approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. The State and the Federal Government will not reimburse the Local Government for any work performed before federal spending authority is formally obligated to the Project by the Federal Highway Administration. After federal funds have been obligated, the State will send to the Local Government a copy of the formal documentation showing the obligation of funds including federal award information. The Local Government is responsible for 100% of the cost of any work performed under its direction or control before the federal spending authority is formally obligated. AFA —LPAFA TE Page 7 of 13 Rev. 09/04/2013