18-SEEKING SUPPORT FROM PARIS CITY COUNCIL FOR PEDC'S APPLICATION TO USDA & EDA RURAL JOBS & INNOVATION ACCELERATOR CHALLENGE GRANT FOR $715,000CITY C4UNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department
Presented By:
Agenda Item No.:
04/ 12/2012
Council Dare:
PEDC
Steve Gilbert, Executive Director
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04/23/2012
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
PoLYCY IssuE(s):
BACKGROUND:
Seeking support from the Paris Ciry Council for the Paris EDC's applicarion to the USDA & EDA Rural
Jobs & Innovation Accelerator Challenge Grant in the amount o£ $715,000.The funds will enable the Paris
EDC and the Red R'tvex Region Buszzzess Tncubator (R3bi) to form the Northeast Texas Rura1
Competitiveness & Innovation Cluster, £osteting entrepreneuxial support, spurring rural innovation and
advanced manufacturing in a two-state, six-county region (Texas Czties/Counties: Paris/Lamax County,
Clarksville/Red River County, Cooper/Delta County, Bonham/Fannin Counry, Gommerce/Hunt County
and Hugo/Choctaw County in Oklahoma. (See attached narrative, background and budget that will be
included in the application to the USDA & EDA that 'ts due May 9, 2012.)
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
Resolution
ACTION:
BUDGET INFO:
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RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; DECLARING
SUPPORT FOR THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS APPLICATION
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("USDA") AND UNITED
STATES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION ("EDA") RURAL JOBS &
INNOVATION ACCELERATOR CHALLENGE FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$715,000.
WHEREAS, the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), has made
application to the United States Department Of Agriculture ("USDA") & United States
Economic Development Administration ("EDA") rural Jobs & Innovation Accelerator
Challenge Grant in the amount of $715,000.00. The funds will enable the PEDC and the
Red River Region Business Incubator (113bi) to form the Northeast Texas Rural
Competitiveness & Innovation Cluster; and,
WHEREAS, The Northeast Texas Rural Competitiveness & Innovation Cluster will
foster entrepreneurial support, spur rural innovation and advanced manufacturing in a
two-state, six-county region including Paris, Lamar County, Clarksville, Red River County,
Cooper, Delta County, Bonham, Fannin County, and Commerce, Hunt County in Texas and
Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma as detailed in the narrative attached as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Paris Economic Development Corporation
has determined that the application for this USDA & EDA Rural Jobs & Innovation
Accelerator Challenge Grant is of vital importance to the growth and retention of business
and industry in Paris, Lamar County, Texas and to the growth and retention of primary jobs
at these local businesses and industry in Paris, Lamar County, Texas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris Texas supports the Paris
Economic Development Corporation in their application for the USDA & EDA Rural Jobs &
Innovation Accelerator Challenge Grant.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective from and after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of April, 2012.
A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor
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NORTHEAST TEXAS RURAL COMPETITIVENESS &INNOVATXON CLUSTER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTEGRATED SCOPES OF WORK FOR EDA & USDA FUNDS
NORTHEAST TEXAS
R URAL COMPETITI VENESS& INNO VA TION CL USTER
FOSTERTNG ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT, SPURRING RURAL INNOVATION 8i ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Tn a Two-State, Six-County Region
(Texas Cities/Coundes: Paris/Lamar County, Clarksville/Red River County, Cooper/Delta County,
Bonham/Fannin Cvunty, Commerce/Hunt County and Hugo/Choctaw Connty in Oklahoma)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, INTEGRATED SCOPES OF WORK, BUDGET & SF424
PxEPAxED Fox TxE USDA & EDA
RUR,A.L JOBS AND INNUVATION ACCELER.ATOR
CHALLENGE GRANT
Initial announcement of Federal Funding Opporiunity (FFU) dated March 8, 2012. Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 11.307, Economic Adjustment Assistance; 10.446, Rural
Community Development Initiative; 23.011, Appalachian Research Technical Assistance and
Demonstration Projects; and 10.773, Delta Regional Authority Rural Business Opportunity Grant.
Dates: The deadline for receipt of applications is May 9, 2012.
FUNDING AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Texas State Office, Mr. Michael B. Canales (254) 742-9787
U.S. Economic Developrnent Administration: Austin Regional Office, Mitchell Harrison: (512) 381-
8175
OUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Paris Economic Development Carporation
1125 Bonham Street
Paris, Texas 75460
Attentian: Steve Gilbert, Executive Director
sgil,bert'@ aristcxasusa.cam
(903) 495-4647
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EXHIBIT.~-
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NORTHEAST TEXAS RUR.AL COMPETITNENESS &INNOVATION CLUSTER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTEGRATED SCOPES UF WORK FOR EDA & USDA FUNDS
Our Regional Vision
In December 2011 the Paris Economic Development Corporation (Paris EDC) Board of Directors
adopted a Business Plan as a result of ow work with a cross-section of civic leaders, ta develop a
manufacturing stiategy and roadmap. Our vision is that, Paris and Lamar County will be a regional,
national and global center of excellence for advanced manufacturing of food and consumer praducts.
We strive to be "world-class" and we wall have a global perspectave as we implement and measure our
performance toward achieving our vision. Our approach is sound anc2 grounded in proven best practices
in economic and community development. We will:
Identify and establish or reconnect relatronships with industry and corporate decision makers to
cultivate opportunities for relocation and expansion into our region.
2. Work with our existing manufacturers and industry experts to understand new business modeIs
and the economics and requirements for our companies to successfully compete.
3. Increase our expectations for aIl our citizens by addressing fundamental needs that ensure our
competitiveness- education and training, community infrastructure, entrepreneurship, quality and
responsiveness of business and public sector services, and the well being and livabiIity of our
cflmmunity.
4. Create a culture of innovation and become a model of rural innovation in Texas and the US.
Raise the bar on our commiiment to the region.
Implementing the PIan Across the Region
To achieve our Vision we have launched two unique economic development initiatives, each with very
specific strategies and goals. We will levc;rage grant funds with local funds to implement, measure and
facilitate regianal partnerships and alliances by providing training and technical assistance to our
surrounding communities, neighbors and colleagues. Together we are stronger than we are separately.
Strategy 1: Civic Engagement and Leadership for Economic Growth (STEExu1vG CoMMITT'EE)
Paris EDC will encourage and support the business and civic leadership of our coxn.munity and region ta
actively engage in crating our economic future.
Goal 1: Target 25-30 food and consumer products advanced manufacturers to the Paris and Lamar
County and the NE Texas region.
Goa12: Meet and exceed the competirive demands of recruiting and attraction on a gIobal scale with a
sophisticated and higbly honed message, integrated online information and data,leveraged and
coordinated resources at all levels of civic leadership (public and private).
Strategy 2: Globai Recruiting, Attraction and Market Positioning (CrvicLEADEx TEAt,s &NE
TEXAS MANi1FAC7URINGALLIANCE)
Paris EDC will lead economic development efforts to xecnzit and attract new industry, jobs and capital
investment as weil as keep and expand exis#ing companies in NE Texas.
Goal l: Ensure that expansion and relocation projects tbr targeted global brands (and other busmess and
industry) are seamless, responsive to the customer's needs, and functionally ready as promised.
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Goal 2: Through quaiity and continuous improvement, we will identify, address and remave barriers and
limitation for "project ready" buildings and ]and, and also in our permitting, licensing, inspection
services and overall business friendly capabilities.
Strategy 3: Advanced Manufacturing Academy and "Talent Ready" (MFG. ACADEMY COALITION)
The talent pipeline for Paris and the NE Texas Region is prepared to meet the needs, requirements and
expectations of current and future business and industry.
Goal 1: Advanced manufacturing, and especially food and consumer products, are constantly upgrading
facilities, equipment, technologies, processes and operational requirements. In response to these
dynamics and constant pace of change, we will develop the skills and competencies of our workforce
accflrdingly.
Goa12: Ensure that owr people have access to the braining, certification, degrees and updated skills
development programs to compete globally, incIuding new, creative ways of delivering a high-quality
workforce supply at all levels.
Strategy 4: Entrepreneurlal Resources (VE1vT'URE DEVELOpMEvT TF.AM)
' Paris EDC wi11 continue support of the Red River Region Business Incubatar {R3bi} and establish a
' regional venture development organization to create a dynamic environment (an eco-systean) supporting
small business and entrepreneurs.
Goal l: Establish an umbrella organizarion (a Venture Development Organization - VDO) to facilitate,
coordznate and promote various resources and services that assist in creating sustainable businesses in
Paris and the region, and enhance economic growth. The VDO wil] provide a flexible portfolio of
services, including: expert assistance to emerging high-growth companies; facilitate or make direct
financial investments; and, speed commercialization of new products and technology to the market.
Goa12: Establish a portfolio of financial resources including, but not Iimited to venture capital, angel
funds, loan funds and other inveshnent resources that will provide capital to potentiai high-growth start-
ups and early stage ventures.
Goa13: Identify opportunities to create spinoff businesses that support and leverage the local and
regional presence of the global brands in the food and consumer products manufacturing sector, with a
focus on opportunines to serve the current and future vendor/supply chain needs and requirements.
Strategy 5: RwraI Innovation IWtiative (RuRAL INNOVArroN CornvclL)
Paris and NE Texas will lea.d the State of Texas as a rural region committed to building a culture of
innovadon.
Goal 1: Attract the best minds, thought leaders and innovators to our region by opening our community
to the newest ideas and strategies that improve upon the competitiveness of our industries and the lives
of our citizens.
Goal 2: Create an innavation hub at the Paris EDC's industrial park focused on advanced manufacturing,
and launch rural forum on food and production sustainability.
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Innovation Agendas. Advanced manufacturing companies are seeking any innovation practice,
technology, tools and knowledge that improve upon their production outputs, human capital
productivity, and uniquely position their products in the global marketplace, incIuding:
• Robotics and Automation
• Information Systems
• Raw Product Efficiencies (Farm-to-Market)
• LEAN I'rocesses Thraughout the Operations
• External "ldeation" through Web Portals
Through their vendor-supplier chains, industry trade organizations, and in partnership with
academic research campuses, several of the global brand companies have formed innovation
agendas to increase productivity and bottom line profits. In the past two years, many
corporations have created Open Saurce Innovation portals - welcoming any ideas from
custoxners, suppliers, researchers - to solve known and unknown challenges. LEAN is the initial
discussion point for firms.
Impact on NE Texas Region: While no research campus exist immediately in the region, access
to Texas A&M, UT, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, Texas State Technical College
provide widely regarded counsel, guidance, and possible investment of time, insight, and
resources.
We will pursue the following action items during grant implementation:
1. Establish an Innovation Hub at the existing industrial park. Train and transfer "how-to"
practices to Iocal economic developers and civic leaders across the region.
2. Support the NE Texas Manufaeturing Alliance with LEAN and related ideation through an
alliance with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC). TMAC is the MEP
Network supported by NIST.
3. Leverage entrepreneurial endeavors to connect inventor wath corporate acquisition of
"innovation".
4. Reshape the Local and Regional "Sales Pitch". For example, locally with "Paris" as THE
brand of interest, it must be expanded upon and leveraged to its fullest. We will make the
name and the place a"global host" to global companies, create a global perspective in al]
materials and contacts, but be sophistieateti, not cute. Training will include the latest
marketing and sales techniques.
5. Address the Corporate Goals, Sustainability Models, and Innovation Objectives by seeking to
fulfill the Performance Scorecard far Shareholder Value and Production Benefit.
6. Connect with the Marketplace of 15 miliion eonsumers in the faur-statE "region" of a 3-5
hour transportation linkage including ties with DFW, Port of Houston, Texarkana, Little
Rock, and Oklahoma City.
7. Foeus on Project Readiness, Incentives for Globalization, Sustainable Packaging, R&D and
Innovation 5upport.
8. Using highly-impressive Data Analytics and Presentation, preview onIine and in real-time
cost comparatives, site location, resource znapping, and other "ingredients" to meet Corparate
Goals, Missions, and Objectives for 2012-2014 timelines.
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9. Cultivate Team Paris and Civic Leadership across the Region as a deep and committed
"bench" of business and civic leaders who are all invested in the process thraugh knowledge
and experience, and their passion for their community and the NE Texas region.
10. Civic leader team preparation will include developing a baseline and advance economic
development sales and marketing presentation, including the following presentation content.
Baseline Presentation - Especially focused on when a prospect is on a site visit:
- Cross-Cutting Data .Porta]
Project and Site Ready
- Incentives Package for Global Brands
- Water and Energy Availability, Quality and Cost
- Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure and Advantages
Talent Ready (Workforce Availability, QuaIity and Cost, Education and Training
Resources)
- Sustainable Packaging Options
- R&D and Innovation Support
- Quality of Life, Housing, Recreation, Community Assets, etc...
• Advance Presentation - Focused on Trade Missions and Highly Customizetl for
Corporate C-Level Engagement:
- Customized Data Reporting Taiiored to Prospect and Comparative Data on Paris vs.
Other Locations
- Corporate Goals
- Sustainability metrics
- Shareholcier Value Proposition
- Production Benefits of Locating in Faris
- Market Access and Marke# Reach
Building Cammunity and Regional Capacity
By leveraging grant and local funds, we will create a regional umbrella organization (a Venture
Development Organization) providing entrepreneurial development, mentoring, skills
deveiopment and financzal support to the city and cotuity governments, the loca] Chambers of
Commerce and the economic development organizational structure existing in the targated
economically distressed region.
This scope of work focuses on the following purpose: To create sustainable startup businesses
supporting the existing economic ecosystem of the region by fostering entrepreneurism and
creating entrepreneurship. During implementation our focus will be twofold:
1. To support the existing manufacturing operations by shortening the supply chain and
providing needed services on a loca] basis.
2. Foster the implementation of new and improved concepts in agribusiness.
We will target each of the communities in the region and pursue implementing the foliowing
programs and services:
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I. Provide training and skills development of entrepreneurs in ail areas of business operations
and management through individual counseling, serninars, and fozrnal education and training
in entrepreneurism - both degreed and non-degree programs.
2. $uild a network of rural business incubators that can provide bes# practices incubation
capability on a]ocal and regionai basis and become a model for rural Texas and Qklahoma.
3. Creation of a regional kitchen incubator to support entrepreneurial activity in
comznercialization of small farm production in ihe region.
4. Provide leadership in entrepreneurism and supply the resources to create regional support for
mutual benefit to every community in the defined geography.
5. Engage community, business, civic and govemmental leaders in creating programs,
providing facilities, and improving business friendly permitting and licensing processes and
procedures with the goal of achieving "project ready" status for new business and industry.
6. Establishing regional partnerships for mutually beneficial and collaborative economic
development programs and move each community, and the collective region toward greater
self-sufficiency and overall economic stability.
7. Establish a conduit for joint regional review of new oppartunities and selection of the best
location to insure success of startup ventures.
8. Establish a neiwork of funding sources for Series A venture and angel capital, low interest
revolving loan funds and community grant programs supporting entrepreneurism in rural
communities.
Integrated Project Concept Through Coordinated Training, Development, Resources and
Tools
A portion of the budget will be cc>mmitted to support the following activities related to both the
EDA and the USDA funding stream. The partnership and collaboration with these service
providers will be critical to providing the training, development and support to the ultimate
xecipients - small business and entrepreneurs and communities and their business and civic
leadership infrastructure.
1. Paris Junior College's implementation of a certificate program in entrepxeneurship and to
promote the program across PJC's service area.
2. Texas A&M University - Commerce's implementation of a regional entrepreneurship
network and partnership, and a student incubator.
3. The Lamar County Coa{ition of Business, Industry and Education's implementation of
high school and younger aged youth entrepreneurship training programs, and a facilitate the
fortnation of the year-round rnanufacturing academy for high school students to attend Paris
Jr, College and enroll in the electromechanical training program. A1so, support of the
summer STEM Academy to prepare student for opportunities in science, fechnology,
engineering and math.
4. T6e Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center's (TMAC's) implementation of the rural
innovation hub and support of the NE Texas Manufacturing Alliance, providing access to a
myriad of programs, services, tools and resources fostering innovation.
Our project management team will oversee and coordinate al] grant activities focused to expand
access to programs and sezvices, and to enhance economic development on both a local and
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regional basis. Grant funds will be leveraged with local funds to encourage entrepreneurs and
support small business development in the region through creating a venture development
organization (VDU). The Paris EDC and other civic, govemment, private sector, education and
non-profit partner organizations will provide training, mentoring, cross-sector networking, as
well as other programs alid services to enhance the competitiveness and survival of new
companies and creation of sustainable businesses and good jobs.
Project Intermediary and Primc Applicant
The Paris Economic Development Corporation (Faris EDC) will serve as the Project
Intermediary and Prirne Applicant. The purpose, goals and duties of the Paris EDC are defined
in our bylaws and are consistent with the desire of the voters of 1'aris, Texas when they approved
the Type A local $.0025 (1 /4 penny) sales tax that provides operating funds for Paris EDC. The
Paris EDC board of directors is appointed by the Paris City Council. The board approves the
annual budget, business plan of work and monitors finances of the organization. Paris EDC is a
component unit of the City of Paris and all funds are administered by the City's Finance
Department. Grants, contracts, budgets and accounts payable are approved by the Board and
City Council.
PEDC's Purpose is to promote, stimulate and enhance economic development in Paris and
Lam ar County.
PEDC's Goals
1. To create new jobs and retain existing jobs.
2. Conduct planning, research and job training activities to promote:
A. Business retention and expansion.
B. Formation of new business.
C. Business attraction.
3. Develap and implement mazketing strategies to promote PEDC's programs and services and
educate stakeholders.
PEDC's Core Business is to drive the economic development process for Paris and Lamar
County, we will sirive to:
1. Eam our Role as Paris' Lead Organization for Business Recruiting, Retention, Expansion and
Job Creation.
A. Serve as the Single Point of Contact for Prospects.
B. Develop & Nurture Collaborative Partnerships.
2. Promote and Market the Paris, Texas Brand and our Location Advantages.
A. Launch Targeted Marketing to Fill Project Pipeline.
B. Create a Quick Response Progosal Management Engine.
C. Provide Information and Tools for the Development & Real Estate Community.
3. Listen to Business and Industry and Champion Pro-Business Public Policy.
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4. Evaluate and pursue opportunities to convene and collaborate on issues and projects of
importance to the larger region of NE Texas.
Primary Contact: Steve Gilbert, Executive Director
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1125 Bonham Street
Paris, Texas 75460
(903) 495-4647; sgilbcriCioparistexasusa_cgm
Badget and Financial Resources
Total Grant Fund Request; $215,000 from USDA
500,000 from EDA
Total $715,000
Matching funds are provided by the Paris Economic Development Corporation's annual sales tax
revenue for economic development. Budget documents and SF 424 are attached.
Project Impact and Measurable Outcomes
As a result of our three-year initiative the following impactful and measurable outcomes are
predictecl:
1. 2,350 small businesses will be assisted (50% of 2011 new business starts in region)
2. 560 new sustainable enterprises will open (20% survivai rate doubled to 40%)
3. 2,800 jobs will be created (8 new jobs per startup)
4. $28,000,000 will be generated for the economy ($50,000 per company)
5. The requested $715,000 in grant funds will be matched and leveraged:
a. $804,750 in local Paris EDC funds will be matched.
b. $2,680,000 in private capital will be leveraged
Please forward any questions or advice at your convenience.
Submitted with Kindest and Sincere Regards,
A;V_6Aa4"r
Executive Director
Paris Economac Development Corporation
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C3Ra,4,-S.G0V1 Grant Appiication Package
Opportunity Title: Rural Jobs and Innovation AcceleraCOr Challenge
Offeting A96nCy: 5obs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
CFDA Number:
CFDA Description:
Opportunity Number:
Competition ID:
Opportunity Qpen Date:
Opportunity Close Date:
Agency Contact:
11.307
Economic Adjustment Asai.stiance
JIAC2012RURAL
03 08 2012
05 09 2012
Rebecca Moudry
rebecca.p.moudzy@eda.gov
202.482.0562
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Expira6on Dale: 03/31/2092
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' 2. Type oi Application! ' If Revision, select appropriate letter(5):
Q New
~ Continuation ' Other (Speciry):
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' 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant kdenlifier.
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5a. Federal Entity Idenlifier:
5b. Federal Award Identitier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by Stale: ~
7. Sta/e Applicalion identfier.
8. APpt{CANT INFORMATION:
' a. Legal Name: paris Economic DeveloQment Co7Cporation
' b. EmployerlCaxpayer tdentificaCwn Number (EINfT1N):
' c. OrganizaCronal DUNS:
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1968683300090
d. Address:
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County/Parish: Lamar
' State: TX: Texas
Province:
' COUI11fy: USA: UNITED STATES
' Zip / Postal Code: 75460-4056
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Prefix: Mr . ' Firsl Name: Steve
Middle Name:
" Lasl tJame: Gilbert
Sufiix:
Title: Execukive DireCtor
qrganizalional Affiliation:
Paris Economic DevelopmenC Corporation
' Telephone Number 903-784-6464 Fax Number: 903-784-2503
'Ema+l: parisede@pazistexasusa.com
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' S. Type of Applicant 1: Seled Applicant Type:
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' b. App}icanl 11047,143.001
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OMB Number: 4040-0007
Expiralion Date: 06/30/2074
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awarding agency. Furlher, cerlain Federal awarding agencies may require applicanis to certify to additional assurances.
If such is the case, you wiil be notffied.
As the duly authori2ed representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authonty to apply for Federal assistance
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share
of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management
and completion of the project described in this
application.
2. Will give ihe awarding agency, the ComptroUer General
of the United States and, if appropnate, the Staie,
through any authorized representaiive, accsss to and
the right t4 examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related lo the award; and will establish a
proper accounting system in accordance with generally
accepted accounting siandards or agency directives.
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constiiutes or
presents ihe appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
4. Wi11 initiate and compleie ihe work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding
agency.
5, Will comply wilh the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of
1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards for merit systems for programs funded under
one of the 19 statutes or regulstions specified in
Appendix A of pPM's Standards for a Merit System ofi
Personnel Administraiion (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to
nondiscrimination. These incfude 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, cofor
or national arigin; (b) Ticle IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.§§1681-
1683, and 1685-9686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilltation
Prevlous Edltion Usable
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basls of handicaps; (d)
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.
S.C. §§6101-6107), 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; (fl the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Trealment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcohoiism; (g) §§523 and 527 0# the Public Health
Service Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290
ee- 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse palient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil
Righls Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq. as
amended, relating to nondiscnminalion in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in ihe specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and, (j) the requirements ot any olher
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the
application.
Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and UI of ihe Uniforrn
Relocation Assistance and Real Property AcquisiGon
Policies Aci of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for
fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
whose properly is acquired as a result of Federal or
federally-assisted programs. These requirements
apply to all interests in real property acGuired for
ptojecl purposes regardless of Federal participatian in
purchases.
8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the
Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)
which limit the political activities of employess whose
principal employment activities are funded in whols
ar in parl with Federal funds.
Authorized for Local Reproduction
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g, Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions ot the Davis-
eacon 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 5landards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333), regarding labor standards tor federally-assisted
construction subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, wiih flood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which reguires
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cosl of
insurabls construciion and acquisition is $90,000 or more.
11. Will compty with environmental slandards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) insiilulion of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmenta) Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and
Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notiffcation of violating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetfands
pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of ilood hazards in
1loodplains in accflrdance with EO 1198$; (e) assurance of
project consistency with lhe approved 5tate managemenl
program developed under the Coastal Zone Managemeni
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) of the Ciean Air Act of 1955, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§7441 et seq.); (g) protection of
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act o{ 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523);
and, (h) proteclion of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Aci of 1973, as amended (P,L. 93-
205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Acl of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 ei seq.) related to protecling
companents or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the Naksonal Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identificaiion and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservaiion Act of
1974 116 U.S.C. g§469a-1 et seq.>.
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the prolection of
human subjects invotved in research, development, and
related activities supportecf by this award of assisiance.
15. Will comply wilh the Laboratory Animal Wetfare Aci of
1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. §§2131 et
seq.) perlaining to the care, handling, and treatment of
warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act {42 U.S.C. §§4801 ei seq.} which
prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OM8 Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
Organizations."
18. Wi31 comply wiih all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
goveming this program.
* SIGNATURE OF AUTHC}RIZED CERTfFYING OFFICIAL
" TITLE
Comp7.eted on submission Lo Grants.gov
Executive Director
" APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
" DATE SUBMITTED
Paris Economic Development Corporation
Completed on submiaSiOn to Grants.gov
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