THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND
City of Santa Clarita
AGREEMENT NO.
2023RPSCR01
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – REGIONAL PROGRAM
This Transfer Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” is entered into as of _______________
(LACFCD
Use Only)
by and between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, hereinafter referred to as "District," and City
of Santa Clarita
for
Via Princessa Park and Regional BMP Project
, hereinafter referred to as "Recipient."
WHEREAS
,
District, pursuant to the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program ordinance (Chapter 16 of
the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code) and the SCW Program Implementation Ordinance (Chapter 18 of
the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code), administers the SCW Program for the purpose of funding Projects
and Programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the
District;
WHEREAS,
Recipient proposes to implement a Funded Activity (as hereafter defined) that is eligible for funding under
the SCW Program;
WHEREAS,
the Funded Activity is included in a Stormwater Investment Plan (SIP) that has been approved by the
County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors;
WHEREAS,
the Board approved a standard template Agreement as required by and in accordance with Section 18.09
of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code;
NOW, THEREFORE
,
in consideration of the promises, mutual representations, covenants and agreements in this
Agreement, the District and the Recipient, each binding itself, its successors and assigns, do mutually promise,
covenant, and agree as follows:
I.
DEFINITIONS
The definitions set forth in Sections 16.03 and 18.02 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code shall apply
to this Agreement. In addition, the following definitions shall also apply:
“
Activity
Completion”
means that the
Funded Activity
is complete to the reasonable satisfaction of the
District based on
review of reports and other documentation as deemed appropriate by the District .
If the Funded Activity is an
Infrastructure Program Project on District Right-of-Way a separate use and maintenance agreement is required. “Activity Costs” means the total costs necessary to achieve Activity Completion. The Activity Costs for the Funded
Activity are described in Exhibit A.
“Agreement” means this
Transfer Agreement, including all exhibits and attachments hereto. “Budget Plan” means a Recipient’s plan
for funding Activity Completion, including a description of all sources of funds for
Activity Costs and a description
of how
the
SCW Program
Contribution
will be
allocated among the tasks identified in
the Scope of Work
within each fiscal year
. Recipient's Budget Plan is
described in Exhibit
A.
“Days” means calendar days unless otherwise expressly indicated. “
Fiscal Year
”
means the period of twelve (12) months terminating on June 30 of any year. “Funded Activity
” means the
Infrastructure Program
Project
, or Scientific Study
described in
Exhibit A – Scope of Work,
including the Stakeholder and Community Outreach Plan and all other tasks and activities described in Exhibit A. “Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program Contribution” means the portion of the Activity Costs to be paid for with Regional
Program funds provided by the District from the SCW Program as described in the Budget Plan. “Year” means calendar year unless otherwise expressly indicated.
II.
PARTY CONTACTS
The District and the Recipient designate the following individuals as the primary points of contact and communication
regarding the Funded Activity and the administration and implementation of this Agreement.
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Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Recipient:
Name:
Haris Harouny
Name:
Darin Seegmiller
Address:
11th Floor, PO Box 1460,
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
Address:
23920 Valencia Blvd
Phone:
(626) 300-2620
Phone:
6612554930
Email:
[email protected]
Email:
Either party to this Agreement may change the individual identified above by providing written notice of the change to the
other party.
III.
EXHIBITS INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE
The following exhibits to this Agreement, including any amendments and supplements hereto, are hereby incorporated
herein and made a part of this Agreement:
EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT B – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
EXHIBIT C – SPECIAL CONDITIONS
EXHIBIT D – ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT E – NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS (Best Management Practices) EXHIBIT F – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT IV.
ACTIVITY COMPLETION
A.
The Recipient shall implement and complete
the Funded Activity in accordance with the work schedule described
in Exhibit A,
B.
The Recipient shall comply with the terms and conditions in Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F of this Agreement, and
all applicable provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
C.
The Recipient shall fulfill all assurances, declarations, representations, and commitments made by the Recipient
in its application for SCW Program Contributions, accompanying documents, and communications filed in
support of its application for SCW Program Contributions.
V.
SCW PROGRAM FUNDING FOR FUNDED ACTIVITY
A.
The District shall disburse the SCW Program Contribution for the 23-24 Fiscal Year as described in the
corresponding approved Stormwater Investment Plan (SIP) within 45-days of the execution of this Agreement by
the last party to sign.
B.
If the Funded Activity is included in a duly approved SIP for a subsequent Fiscal Year, the parties shall enter into
an addendum to this Agreement, in the form attached as Exhibit D, regarding the disbursement of the SCW
Program Contribution for that subsequent Fiscal Year. The Recipient expressly acknowledges and agrees that
the District is not obligated to disburse any SCW Program Contributions to Recipient for any Fiscal Year beyond
the 23-24 Fiscal Year unless the Funded Activity is included in a duly approved SIP for a subsequent Fiscal Year,
the Recipient has complied with the provisions related to the California Environmental Quality Act in Exhibit C,
and the parties have duly executed an addendum to this Agreement for that Fiscal Year.
C.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no disbursement shall be made at any time or in any
manner that is in violation of or in conflict with federal, state, County laws, policies, or regulations.
D.
All disbursements shall be subject to and be made in accordance with the terms and conditions in this Agreement
and Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code.
E.
The Recipient shall submit the scope of work described in Exhibit A 45-days after receipt of this Agreement. If the
Funded Activity is included in a duly approved SIP for a subsequent Fiscal Year, subsequent Exhibit A – Scope of
Work will be required 45-days after receipt of the addendum to this Agreement.
VI.
Execution of
Agreement
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously or in any number of counterparts, including both counterparts that are
executed manually on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic records and are executed electronically,
whether digital or encrypted, each of which shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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The District and the Recipient hereby agree to regard facsimile/electronic representations of original signatures of
authorized officers of each party, when appearing in appropriate places on this Agreement and on any addenda or
amendments thereto, delivered or sent via facsimile or electronic mail or other electronic means, as legally sufficient
evidence that such original signatures have been affixed to this Agreement and any addenda or amendments thereto
such that the parties need not follow up facsimile/electronic transmissions of such documents with subsequent (non- facsimile/electronic) transmission of “original” versions of such documents.
Further, the District and the Recipient: (i) agree that an electronic signature of any party may be used to authenticate this
Agreement or any addenda or amendment thereto, and if used, will have the same force and effect as a manual
signature; (ii) acknowledge that if an electronic signature is used, the other party will rely on such signature as binding the
party using such signature, and (iii) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this agreement based
on the foregoing forms of signature.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
Santa Clara River
City of Santa Clarita
Via Princessa Park and Regional BMP Project
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date: __________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Matthew Frary
Title:
Assistant Deputy Director
Date: __________________________________
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EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK
A-1. Budget Plan
The Recipient shall submit a detailed Budget Plan for all eligible expenditures for all phases and tasks included in the
work schedule for the Funded Activity. The Recipient shall include a summary of leveraged funds and in-kind services for
the Funded Activity. For a Funded Activity that will be performed over more than one Fiscal Year, the Budget Plan must
clearly identify the amount of SCW Program Contribution for each Fiscal Year.
A-2. Consistent with SCW Program Goals
By signing this Agreement, the Recipient shall provide certification that the Budget Plan is consistent with SCW Program
Goals as described in Chapter 18.04 of the Code.
The Recipient shall include a summary of how the identified SCW Program Goals are expected to be achieved through
the Funded Activity, including quantitative targets and corresponding metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable
parameters.
A-3. Estimated Reasonable Total Activity Cost
The Recipient shall submit a detailed estimate total Activity Cost for all phases and tasks included in the work schedule
for the Funded Activity.
A-4. Funded Activity Description and Scope of Work
The Recipient shall provide a general description of the Funded Activity and a detailed scope of work. The scope of
work may include:
1. Project Management, including required reporting
2. General Compliance Requirements/Project Effectiveness and Performance
3. Permitting and Environmental Compliance
4. Planning, Design, and Engineering
5. Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Activities
6. Right of Way Acquisition
7. Construction and Implementation
8. Operation and Maintenance
A-5. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan
Where the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project, the Recipient shall submit a plan describing the activities
that are expected to be necessary to perform O&M for the Infrastructure Program Project to ensure it remains in good
working order throughout the useful life of the Infrastructure Program Project using SCW Program Contributions. The
O&M plan shall address the activities described in Exhibit F to the greatest extent feasible and in as much detail as
possible based on the completeness of the Project design and construction. The Recipient shall update the O&M plan in
connection with each Addenda until completion of the Infrastructure Program Project and the submittal of a final O&M
plan.
The Recipient shall specifically identify the entity that will be performing the O&M for the lifetime of the Project. If this is
not the Recipient, the Recipient shall submit a letter of commitment from the entity that will be performing the O&M (See
Exhibit F, for example activities). The letter of commitment shall include details demonstrating how the provider is
qualified and capable of providing the necessary ongoing O&M services.
The Recipient may elect to request the local Municipality or District to provide O&M for the useful life of the Infrastructure
Program Project using SCW Program Contributions. If the Recipient does not elect to seek the District’s services or if
the District is unable to provide the services as requested, the Recipient shall include in the letter of commitment
reference to the above details demonstrating how the provider is qualified and capable of providing the necessary
ongoing O&M services.
A-6. Post-Construction Monitoring
Where the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project, stormwater quality monitoring data shall be collected and
reported in a manner consistent with the SWRCB database, the CEDEN for a period of three years. The Recipient shall
submit a post-construction monitoring plan when the design phase is complete. The post-construction monitoring plan
will evaluate the effectiveness of stormwater treatment facilities and include the project description; quality objectives;
sampling design; sampling procedures; quality control; data management verification, and reporting; data quality
assessment; and data analysis procedures.
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A-7. Sustainability Rating
Where the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project that has applied for Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
(ISI) verification, the Recipient shall submit the final score and Envision award level.
A-8. Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan The Recipient shall submit a Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan for Infrastructure Program
Projects and include a discussion of how local NGOs or CBOs will be involved, if applicable, and if not, why. Additional
outreach/engagement activities, even if funded by other sources, should be referenced to provide an overview of
anticipated overall project approach. The plan shall, at a minimum include:
1. Community outreach activities to provide information to residents and information about upcoming meetings or
other engagement activity event is scheduled. Outreach methods used should be appropriate in scale and type to
the community being served. Outreach methods include but are not limited to: Online Media Outreach (email
blasts, social media, publication on a website) Local Media Outreach (newsletters, local and regional newspapers, and local radio and television) and/or Grassroots Outreach (door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, surveys and
focus groups, and distribution of flyers or other printed materials). The District will support outreach efforts through
web-based platforms if requested at least four weeks prior to the requested publish date. The District should be
included in all social media outreach and notified of all meetings and other engagement events.
2. Community engagement activities solicit, address and seek input from community members for Funded Activities.
These events may occur as part of any public meeting with multiple agenda items such as council, commission or
committee meetings where public input is invited; or at festivals, fairs, or open houses where a table or booth may
be set up.
3. Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan requirements:
Stakeholder and Community Outreach/Engagement Plan activities should occur at the onset of the project, during
the design phase, and during construction.
Infrastructure Program Project
Funds
Required Activity 1
Required Activity 2
Up to $2 M
Outreach or Engagement
Up to $10 M
Outreach
≥1 Engagement
Over $10 M
Outreach
≥ 2 Engagements
4. If the Funded Activity is for the O&M of an Infrastructure Program Project Stakeholder and Community
Outreach/Engagement Plan activities should occur biennially to remind communities of the SCW Program
Contribution.
5. Activities and measures to mitigate against displacement and gentrification. This includes, as applicable, an
acknowledgment that the Funded Activity will be fully subject to and comply with any County-wide displacement
policies as well as with any specific anti-displacement requirements associated with other funding sources.
A-9. Tracking Infrastructure Program Project Benefits
The Recipient shall submit an overview of the benefits achieved upon the Activity Completion. SOW shall inc lude
quantitative targets and corresponding metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable parameters .
A-10. Work Schedule and Completion Date
The Recipient shall submit a detailed schedule, including start and completion dates for all phases and tasks of the
scope of work for the Funded Activity. For Funded Activities that will be performed over more than one Fiscal Year, the
work schedule must clearly identify the phases and tasks that will be performed in each Fiscal Year.
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EXHIBIT B – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
B-1. Accounting and Deposit of Funding Disbursement
1. SCW Program Contributions distributed to the Recipient shall be held in a separate interest-bearing account
and shall not be combined with other funds. Interest earned from each account shall be used by the Recipient
only for eligible expenditures consistent with the requirements of the SCW Program.
2. The Recipient shall not be entitled to interest earned on undisbursed SCW Program Contributions; interest
earned prior to disbursement is property of the District.
3. The Recipient shall operate in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
4. The Recipient shall be strictly accountable for all funds, receipts, and disbursements related to all SCW
Program Contributions made to the Recipient.
B-2. Acknowledgement of Credit and Signage
The Recipient shall include appropriate acknowledgement of credit to the District for its support when promoting the
Funded Activity or using any data and/or information developed under this Agreement. When the Funded Activity
involves the construction phase of an Infrastructure Program Project, signage shall be posted in a prominent location at
Project site(s) or at the Recipients headquarters and shall include the Safe, Clean Water Program color logo and the
following disclosure statement: “Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part from the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District’s Safe, Clean Water Program.” At a minimum the sign shall be 2’ x 3’ in size. The Recipient shall
also include in each of its contracts for work under this Agreement a provision that incorporates the requirements stated
within this paragraph.
When the Funded Activity involves a scientific study, the Recipient shall include the following statement in the study
report: “Funding for this study has been provided in full or in part from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s
Safe, Clean Water Program.” The Recipient shall also include in each of its contracts for work under this Agreement a
provision that incorporates the requirements stated within this paragraph.
B-3. Acquisition of Real Property – Covenant
Any real property acquired in whole or in part with SCW Program funds shall be used for Projects and Programs that are
consistent with the SCW Program Goals and with the provisions of Chapter 16 and 18 of the Code.
Any Recipient that acquires the fee title to real property using, in whole or in part, SCW Program funds shall record a
document in the office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk containing a covenant not to sell or otherwise convey the
real property without the prior express written consent of the District, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
B-4. Amendment
Except as provided in Section II of the Agreement, no amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be
valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties. No oral or written understanding or agreement not incorporated in
this Agreement is binding on any of the parties.
B-5. Assignment
The Recipient will not assign this Agreement without the prior consent of the District.
B-6. Audit
and Recordkeeping
1. The Recipient shall retain for a period of seven (7) years after Activity Completion, all records necessary in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to determine the amounts expended, and
eligibility of Projects implemented using SCW Program Contributions. The Recipient, upon demand by
authorized representatives of the District, shall make such records available for examination and review or
audit by the District or its authorized representatives. Records shall include accounting records, written
policies and procedures, contract files, original estimates, correspondence, change order files, including
documentation covering negotiated settlements, invoices, and any other supporting evidence deemed
necessary to substantiate charges related to SCW Program Contributions and expenditures.
2. The Recipient is responsible for obtaining an independent audit to determine Funded Activity compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all requirements applicable to the Recipient contained in
chapters 16 and 18 of the Code promptly upon Activity Completion. For a Funded Activity that will be
performed over the course of a period exceeding three years, the District may also perform an interim
independent audit every three (3) years until Activity Completion. Audits shall be funded with Regional
Program funds.
3. Recipient shall file a copy of the Activity Completion audit report with the District by the end of the ninth (9 th
)
month from Activity Completion. Recipient shall file a copy of all interim audit reports by the ninth (9 th
) month
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from the end of each three (3) year period. Audit reports shall be posted on the District’s publicly accessible
website.
End-of-Activity
Every Third Fiscal Year
Projected End
Date
Audit Report Due to
District
SIP Fiscal
Year
Audit Period
Audit Report Due to
District
1/15/2025
No later than 10/31/2025
2023-24
7/1/2023 to
6/30/2026
No later than 3/31/2027
4. Upon reasonable advanced request, the Recipient shall permit the Chief Engineer, at the District's cost and
expense, to examine the Funded Activity. The Recipient shall permit the authorized District representative,
including the Auditor-Controller, at the District's cost and expense, to examine, review, audit, and transcribe
any and all audit reports, other reports, books, accounts, papers, maps, and other records that relate to the
Funded Activity.
5. Expenditures determined by an audit to be in violation of any provision of Chapters 16 or 18 of the Code, or of
this Agreement, shall be subject to the enforcement and remedy provisions of Section 18.14 of the Code.
If at any time the Funded Activity cannot fulfill the provisions outlined in Exhibit A, the accounts and books of the
Recipient may be reviewed or audited by the District.
B-7. Availability of Funds
District’s obligation to disburse the SCW Program Contribution is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds to
permit the disbursements provided for herein. If sufficient funds are not available for any reason including, but not limited
to, failure to fund allocations necessary for disbursement of the SCW Program Contribution, the District shall not be
obligated to make any disbursements to the Recipient under this Agreement. This provision shall be construed as a
condition precedent to the obligation of the District to make any disbursements under this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed to provide the Recipient with a right of priority for disbursement over any other recipient. If
any disbursements due the Recipient under this Agreement are deferred because sufficient funds are unavailable, it is
the intention of the District that such disbursement will be made to the Recipient when sufficient funds do become
available, but this intention is not binding. If this Agreement’s funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by order of
the Board, the District shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the District or
offer an amendment to the Recipient to reflect the reduced amount.
1. The Recipient will not seek disbursement of any Activity Costs that will be disbursed or reimbursed from other
funding sources.
2. The Recipient agrees that it will not request a disbursement unless that cost is allowable, reasonable, and
allocable.
B-8. Choice of Law
The laws of the State of California govern this Agreement.
B-9. Claims
Any claim of the Recipient is limited to the rights, remedies, and claims procedures provided to the Recipient under this
Agreement. Recipient expenditures of a SCW Program Contribution that involves the District shall utilize a separate and
specific agreement to that Project that includes appropriate indemnification superseding that in this Agreement.
B-10. Completion of Funded Activity by the Recipient
The Recipient agrees to pay any and all Activity Costs in excess of the SCW Program Contribution necessary for Activity
Completion. The Recipient expressly acknowledges and agrees that if the SCW Program Contribution is not sufficient to
pay the Activity Costs in full, the Recipient shall nonetheless complete the Funded Activity and pay that portion of the
Activity Costs in excess of the SCW Program Contribution, subject to the provisions of Exhibit C, as applicable.
B-11. Compliance with Law, Regulations, etc.
The Recipient shall, at all times, comply with and require its contractors and subcontractors to comply with all applicable
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County, state and federal laws, rules, guidelines, regulations, and requirements. Without limitation of the foregoing, the
Recipient agrees that, to the extent applicable, the Recipient shall comply with the Code.
B-12. Competitive Bidding and Procurements
The Recipient’s contracts with other entities for the acquisition of goods and services and construction of public works
with SCW Program Contributions must be in writing and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding
the securing of competitive bids and undertaking competitive negotiations. If the Recipient does not have a written policy
to award contracts through a competitive bidding or sole source process, the State Contracting Manual rules must be
followed and are available at:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/State-Contracting#@ViewBag.JumpTo B-13. Continuous Use of Funded Activity; Lease or Disposal of Funded Activity Where the Funded Activity involves an Infrastructure Program Project, the Recipient shall not abandon, substantially
discontinue use of, lease, or dispose of all or a significant part or portion of the Funded Activity during the useful life of 30
years of the Funded Activity without prior written approval of the District. Such approval may be conditioned as
determined to be appropriate by the District, including a condition requiring repayment of pro rata amount of all
disbursed SCW Program Contributions together with interest on said amount accruing from the date of abandonment,
substantial discontinuance, lease or disposal of the Project.
B-14. Default Provisions
The Recipient will be in default under this Agreement under any of the following circumstances:
1. The Recipient has made or makes any false warranty, representation, or statement with respect to this
Agreement, any addendum or the application filed to obtain this Agreement;
2. The Recipient materially breaches this Agreement or any addendum, including but not limited to:
a.
Fails to operate or maintain Project in accordance with this Agreement; b.
Fails to submit timely Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports. c.
Fails to remain in Good Standing (see Section B-34, below). d.
The Recipient fails to maintain reasonable progress toward SCW Program Goals as described in Section
18.04 of the Code, following an opportunity to cure.
e.
The Recipient fails to maintain reasonable progress toward Project Completion. f.
Use of SCW Program Contributions for ineligible expenses and/or activities not consistent with the
Agreement.
g.
Inappropriate use of SCW Program Contributions, as deemed by the District Should an event of default occur, the District shall provide a notice of default to the Recipient and shall give the Recipient
at least ten calendar days or such longer period as the District, in its reasonable discretion, may authorize, to cure the
default from the date the notice is sent via first-class mail to the Recipient. If the Recipient fails to cure the default within
the time prescribed by the District, the District may do any of the following:
1. Declare the SCW Program Contribution be immediately repaid, with interest, which shall be equal to the State
of California general obligation bond interest rate in effect at the time of the default.
2. Terminate any obligation to make future payments to the Recipient.
3. Terminate the Agreement.
4. Take any other action that it deems necessary to protect its interests.
The Recipient shall not be in default under this Agreement as a result of any breach of this Agreement by the Recipient
that is the direct result of the District’s failure to make a SCW Program Contribution for any Fiscal Year. Under these
circumstances the District may, in its reasonable discretion, terminate this Agreement by providing the Recipient with a
written notice of termination. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this paragraph, the parties shall thereafter have
no further obligations to each other in connection with the Funded Activity except that the Recipient's indemnification
obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement and continue in full force and effect.
B-15. Disputes
Should a dispute arise between the parties, the party asserting the dispute will notify the other parties in writing of the
dispute. The parties will then meet and confer within 21 calendar days of the notice in a good faith attempt to resolve the
dispute.
If the matter has not been resolved through the process set forth in the preceding paragraph, any party may initiate
mediation of the dispute. Mediation will be before a retired judge or mediation service mutually agreeable to the parties.
All costs of the mediation, including mediator fees, will be paid one-half by the District and one-half by the Recipient.
SCW Program Contributions shall not be used to pay for any costs of the mediation.
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The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute through the process set forth above before filing any action relating to the
dispute in any court of law.
B-16. Final Inspection and Certification of Registered Professional Where the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project, upon completion of the design phase and before
construction, the Recipient shall provide certification by a California Registered Professional (i.e., Professional Civil
Engineer, Engineering Geologist) that the design has been completed.
Where the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project, upon completion of the Project, the Recipient shall
provide for a final inspection and certification by a California Registered Professional (i.e., Professional Civil Engineer,
Engineering Geologist), that the Project has been completed in accordance with submitted final plans and specifications
and any modifications thereto and in accordance with this Agreement.
B-17. Force Majeure.
In the event that Recipient is delayed or hindered from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of
strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure materials not related to the price thereof, riots, insurrection, war, or
other reasons of a like nature beyond the control of the Recipient, then performance of such acts shall be excused for the
period of the delay, and the period for the performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the
period of such delay.
B-18. Funded Activity Access
When the Funded Activity involves an Infrastructure Program Project the Recipient shall, upon receipt of reasonable
advance notice from the District, ensure that the District or any authorized representative of the foregoing, will have safe
and suitable access to the site of the
Funded Activity
at all reasonable times through Activity Completion.
B-19. Funding Considerations and Exclusions
1. All expenditures of the SCW Program Contribution by Recipient must comply with the provisions of Chapters 16
and 18 of the Code, including but not limited to the provisions regarding eligible expenditures contained in
Section 16.05.A.2 and the provision regarding ineligible expenditures contained in Section 16.05.A.3.
2. SCW Program Contributions shall not be used in connection with any Funded Activity implemented as an
Enhanced Compliance Action ("ECA") and/or Supplemental Environmental Project ("SEP") as defined by State
Water Resources Control Board Office of Enforcement written policies, or any other Funded Activity implemented
pursuant to the settlement of an enforcement action or to offset monetary penalties imposed by the State Water
Resources Control Board, a Regional Water Quality Control Board, or any other regulatory authority; provided,
however, that SCW funds may be used for a Funded Activity implemented pursuant to a time schedule order
("TSO") issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board if, at the time the TSO was issued, the
Funded Activity was included in an approved watershed management program (including enhanced watershed
management programs) developed pursuant to the MS4 Permit.
Recipient certifies that: (a) the Funded Activity is not being implemented as an ECA or SEP; (b) the Funded
Activity is not being implemented pursuant to the settlement of an enforcement action or to offset monetary
penalties imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board, a Regional Water Quality Control Board, or any
other regulatory authority; and (c) the Funded Activity is not being implemented pursuant to a TSO issued by the
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board unless, at the time the TSO was issued, the Funded Activity
was included in an approved watershed management program (including enhanced watershed management
programs) developed pursuant to the MS4 Permit.
B-20. Indemnification
The Recipient shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District and their elected and appointed officers, agents,
and employees from and against any and all liability and expense arising from any act or omission of the Recipient, its
officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants or contractors in conjunction with Recipient’s performance under or
pursuant to this Agreement, including defense costs, legal fees, claims, actions, and causes of action for damages
of
any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage.
B-21. Independent Actor
The Recipient, and its agents and employees, if any, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent
capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the District.
The Recipient shall not contract work with a contractor who is in a period of debarment from any agency within the
District. (LACC Chapter 2.202)
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B-22. Integration
This is an integrated Agreement. This Agreement is intended to be a full and complete statement of the terms of the
agreement between the District and Recipient, and expressly supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements,
covenants, representations and warranties, express or implied, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.
B-23. Lapsed Funds
1. The Recipient shall be able to carry over uncommitted Special Parcel Tax funds for up to five (5) years from
the end of the fiscal year in which those funds are transferred from the District to the Recipient.
2. If the Recipient is unable to expend the SCW Program Contribution within five (5) years from the end of the
Fiscal Year in which those funds are transferred from the District to the Recipient, then lapsed funding
procedures will apply. Lapsed funds are funds that were transferred to the Recipient but were not committed to eligible expenditures by the end of the fifth (5
th
) fiscal year after the fiscal year in which those funds were
transferred from the District.
3. Lapsed funds shall be allocated by the Watershed Area Steering Committee of the respective Watershed
Area to a new Project with benefit to that Municipality or Watershed Area.
4. In the event that funds are to lapse, due to circumstances beyond the Recipient’s control, then the Recipient
may request an extension of up to twelve (12) months in which to commit the funds to eligible expenditures.
Extension Requests must contain sufficient justification and be submitted to the District in writing no later than
three (3) months before the funds are to lapse.
5. The decision to grant an extension is at the sole discretion of the District.
6. Funds still uncommitted to eligible expenditures after an extension is granted will be subject to lapsed funding
procedures without exception.
7. Example:
Fiscal Year Transferred
Funds Lapse After
Extension Request Due
Commit By
2023–24
6/30/2029
No later than 3/31/2029
No later than 6/30/2030
B-24. Modification
This Agreement may be amended or modified only by mutual written consent of the Board and Recipient.
B-25. Non-Discrimination
The Recipient agrees to abide by all federal, state, and County laws, regulations, and policies regarding non- discrimination in employment and equal employment opportunity.
B-26. No Obligation of the District
The District will transfer the SCW Program Contribution to the Recipient for the funding of the Funded Activity. The
District will have no further obligation, other than to transfer the funds, with respect to the Funded Activity itself.
B-27. No Third-Party Rights
The parties to this Agreement do not create rights in, or grant remedies to, any third party as a beneficiary of this
Agreement, or of any duty, covenant, obligation, or undertaking established herein B-28. Notice
1. The
Recipient shall notify the District in writing within five (5) working days of the occurrence of the following:
a.
Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the Recipient; or b.
Actions taken pursuant to State law in anticipation of filing for bankruptcy.
2. The Recipient shall notify the District within ten (10) working days of any litigation pending or threatened
against the Recipient regarding its continued existence, consideration of dissolution, or disincorporation.
3. The Recipient shall notify the District promptly of the following:
a.
Any significant deviation from in the submitted scope of the Funded Activity for the current Fiscal Year,
including discussion of any major changes to the scope of the Funded Activity, noteworthy delays in
implementation, anticipated reduction in benefits, and/or modifications that change the SCW Program
Goals intended to be accomplished by the Funded Activity . Under no circumstances may the Recipient
make changes to the scope of the
Funded Activity
without receiving prior approval.
b.
Cessation of work on the
Funded Activity
where such cessation of work is expected to or does extend for a Regional Program
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period of thirty (30) days or more;
c.
Any circumstance, combination of circumstances, or condition, which is expected to or does delay Activity
Completion;
d.
Discovery of any potential archaeological or historical resource. Should a potential archaeological or
historical resource be discovered during construction, the Recipient agrees that all work in the area of the
find will cease until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the situation and made recommendations
regarding preservation of the resource. When the District is acting as the Lead Agency under CEQA for
the Funded Activity, all work in the area of the find will remain suspended until the District has determined
what actions should be taken to protect and preserve the resource and the Recipient agrees to implement
appropriate actions as directed by the District;
e.
Any public or media event publicizing the accomplishments and/or results of this Agreement and provide
the opportunity for attendance and participation by District representatives with at least fourteen (14) days’
notice to the District;
f.
Activity completion.
B-29. Public Records
The Recipient acknowledges that, except for a subset of information regarding archaeological records, the Funded
Activity records and locations are public records including, but not limited to, all of the submissions accompanying the
application, all of the documents incorporated by reference into this Agreement, and all reports, disbursement requests,
and supporting documentation submitted hereunder.
B-30. Recipient’s Responsibility for Work
The Recipient shall be responsible for all work and for persons or entities engaged in work performed pursuant to this
Agreement including, but not limited to, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and providers of services. The Recipient
shall be responsible for responding to any and all disputes arising out of its contracts for work on the Project. The District
will not mediate disputes between the Recipient and any other entity concerning responsibility for performance of work.
B-31. Related Litigation
The Recipient is prohibited from using the SCW Program Contribution to pay costs associated with any litigation
described in Section 16.05.A.3. of the Code. Regardless of whether the Project or any eventual related project is the
subject of litigation, the Recipient agrees to complete the Project funded by the Agreement or to repay all the SCW
Program Contribution plus interest to the District.
B-32. Remaining Balance
In the event that the Recipient does not spend all the SCW Program Contribution disbursed for the Funded Activity
,
Recipient shall promptly return the unspent SCW Program Contribution to the District.
B-33. Reporting
The Recipient shall be subject to and comply with all applicable requirements of the District regarding reporting
requirements. Recipients shall report available data through the SCW Reporting Module, once available.
1. Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports. The Recipient shall submit Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports,
using a format provided by the District, within forty-five (45) days following the end of the calendar quarter
(March, June, September, and December) to the District. The Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports shall
be
posted on the District’s publicly accessible website. The Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Report shall
include:
a.
Amount of funds received;
b.
Percent overall Funded Activity completion estimate;
c.
Breakdown of how the SCW Program Contribution has been expended; d.
Documentation that the SCW Program Contribution was used for eligible expenditures in accordance with
Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code;
e.
Description of activities that have occurred, milestones achieved, and progress made to date, during the
applicable reporting period including comparison to Exhibit A submission and corresponding metrics; f.
Identification of any phases or tasks of the scope of work that were scheduled to be started or completed
during the reporting period (according to the work schedule), but which were delayed, and a discussion of
the reasons for the delay, and of lessons learned;
g.
Scheduling concerns and issues encountered that may delay completion of the task; h.
Work anticipated for the next reporting period;
i.
Any anticipated schedule or budget modifications;
j.
Photo documentation (e.g. photos of community outreach events, stakeholder meetings, groundbreaking
ceremonies, and project site that may be used on the publicly accessible District website) of the phases or
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tasks of the Project completed during the reporting period, as appropriate; k.
Additional financial or project-related information as required by the District; l.
Certification from a California Registered Professional (Civil Engineer or Geologist, as appropriate), that
the Project was conducted in accordance with Exhibit A; m.
Status of Recipient’s insurance; and
n.
Description of post-performance for each completed infrastructure project is required after the first
operational year and for a total of three years after the project begins operation. Post-performance reports
shall focus on how each project is actually performing compared to its expected performance; whether the
project is operated and maintained and providing intended benefits as proposed. A post-performance
template will be provided by the District.
2. Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports shall be submitted to the District Program Manager no later than
forty-five days following the end of the calendar quarter as follows:
Quarter
End of Quarter
Report Due
First Quarter
September
15 November
Second Quarter
December
15 February
Third Quarter
March
15 May
Fourth Quarter
June
15 August
3. Annually, a summary of the Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports shall be submitted to the Watershed Area
Steering Committees to explain the previous year’s Quarterly Progress/Expenditure Reports by the Recipient.
The summary report shall be submitted six (6) months after the close of the Fourth Quarter. The summary
report shall include:
a.
Description of the Water Quality Benefits, Water Supply Benefits, and Community Investment Benefits and
a summary of how funds have been allocated to achieve SCW Program Goals as articulated in Chapter
18.04 of the Code for the prior year. This includes comparisons to Exhibit A and alignment with
corresponding specific quantitative targets and metrics (note that SCW Reporting Module will facilitate
graphical representation of pertinent data).
b.
When the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project, include a description of how the County’s
Local and Targeted Worker Hire Policy has been applied and enforced; or if the Recipient is a Municipality and has adopted its own policy, include a description of how its policy was applied and enforced. c.
Where the Funded Activity is an Infrastructure Program Project that has applied for Institute for Sustainable
Infrastructure (ISI) verification, include a description of the final score and Envision award level. Annually,
the Recipient shall prepare and provide members of the public with up-to-date information on the actual
and budgeted use of the SCW Program Contribution.
4. As Needed Information or Reports. The Recipient agrees to promptly provide such reports, data, and
information as may be reasonably requested by the District including, but not limited to material necessary or
appropriate for evaluation of the SCW Program or to fulfill any reporting requirements of the County, state or
federal government.
B-34. Representations, Warranties, and Commitments
The Recipient represents, warrants, and commits as follows:
1. Authorization and Validity. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, including all incorporated
documents, by the individual signing on behalf of Recipient, has been duly authorized by the governing
individual(s), board or body of Recipient, as applicable. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of the Recipient, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be
limited by law.
2. No Violations. The execution, delivery, and performance by the Recipient of this Agreement, including all
incorporated documents, do not violate any provision of any law or regulation in effect as of the date set forth
on the first page hereof, or result in any breach or default under any contract, obligation, indenture, or other
instrument to which the Recipient is a party or by which the Recipient is bound as of the date set forth on the
first page hereof.
3. No Litigation. There are no pending or, to the Recipient’s knowledge, threatened actions, claims,
investigations, suits, or proceedings before any governmental authority, court, or administrative agency which
affect the Recipient's ability to complete the Funded Activity.
4. Solvency. None of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be or have been made with an actual
intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any present or future creditors of the Recipient. As of the date set forth on the first page hereof, the Recipient is solvent and will not be rendered insolvent by the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement. The Recipient is able to pay its debts as they become due.
5. Legal Status and Eligibility. The Recipient is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws
of the State of California and will remain so through Activity Completion. The Recipient shall at all times
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maintain its current legal existence and preserve and keep in full force and effect its legal rights and authority
through Activity Completion.
6. Insurance. The Recipient shall follow the Insurance Manual prepared by the Risk Management Office of the
Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office. For Infrastructure Program Projects the Recipient shall provide
General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability, Builder’s Risk
Course of Construction Insurance, and Professional Liability as specified in the Insurance Manual:
https://riskmanagement.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Insurance-Manual-revised-May-2019.pdf B-35. Requirements for Good Standing
The Recipient must currently be in compliance with the District requirements set forth in this Agreement. The Recipient
must demonstrate it has not failed to comply with previous County and/or District audit disallowances within the
preceding five years.
B-36. Requirements Related to Recipient's Contractors
1. The Recipient shall apply and enforce provisions mirroring those set forth in the then-current version of the
County's Local and Targeted Worker Hire Policy (LTWHP) as to contractors performing work on such a
Project. Alternatively, if the Recipient is a Municipality and has adopted its own policy that is substantially
similar to the LTWHP, the Recipient may, at its election, choose to apply and enforce the provisions of its own
such policy as to contractors performing work on such a Project in lieu of the provisions of the LTWHP.
2. The Recipient shall apply and enforce provisions mirroring those set forth in Los Angeles County Code
(LACC) Chapter 2.211 (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Preference Program), LACC, Chapter 2.204
(Local Small Business Enterprise Preference Program), LACC, Chapter 2.205 (Social Enterprise Preference
Program), LACC, Chapter 2.203 (Contractor Employee Jury Service Ordinance), LACC Chapter 2.206
(Defaulted Tax Program), LACC, Chapter 2.200 (Child Support Compliance Program, LACC, Chapter 2.160
(County Lobbyist Ordinance), Safely Surrendered Baby Law, and Zero Tolerance Policy on Human Trafficking, as to contractors performing work on such an Infrastructure Program Project, subject to statutory authorization
for such preference program(s), and subject to applicable statutory limitations for such preference(s); and,
furthermore, the Recipient shall take actions to promote increased contracting opportunities for Women- Owned Businesses on the Project, subject to applicable State or federal constitutional limitations.
3. The Recipient shall obtain all necessary approvals, entitlements, and permits required to implement the
Project. Failure to obtain any necessary approval, entitlement, or permit shall constitute a breach of a material
provision of this Agreement.
4. With respect to a Project funded with SCW Program Contributions through the Regional Program, if the
Project has an estimated capital cost of over twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000),as adjusted periodically
by the Chief Engineer in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers in the
Los Angeles area, or other appropriate index, a provision that the Infrastructure Program Project Developer
for such a Project must require that all contractors performing work on such a Project be bound by the
provisions of: (1) a County-wide Project Labor Agreement (Community Workforce Agreement), if such an
agreement has been successfully negotiated between the County and the Trades and is approved by the
Board, or (2) a Project Labor Agreement ("PLA") mirroring the provisions of such Community Workforce
Agreement.
5. With respect to a Project funded with SCW Program Contributions through the Regional Program, if one or
more of the Municipalities that is a financial contributor to a Project has its own PLA, a provision that the
Infrastructure Program Project Developer for the Project must require that contractors performing work on the
Project are bound to such PLA. If more than one of the contributing Municipalities to a capital project has a
PLA, the Project Developer shall determine which of the PLAs will be applied to the Project.
6. Payment Bond. Payment bonds for exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars are required. A payment bond is
defined as a surety bond posted by a contractor to guarantee that its subcontractors and material suppliers on
the Project will be paid.
7. Performance Bond. Where contractors are used, the Recipient shall not authorize construction to begin until
each contractor has furnished a performance bond in favor of the Recipient in the following amounts: faithful
performance (100%) of contract value, and labor and materials (100%) of contract value. This requirement
shall not apply to any contract for less than $25,000.00. Any bond issues pursuant to this paragraph must be
issued by a California-admitted surety. (Pub. Contract Code, 7103; Code Civ. Proc. 995.311.)
8. Prevailing Wage. The Recipient agrees to be bound by all the provisions of Sections 1771 and 1774 of the
California Labor Code regarding prevailing wages and requires each of subcontractors to also comply. The
Recipient shall monitor all contracts resulting from this Agreement to assure that the prevailing wage
provisions of the Labor Code are being met. The Recipient affirms that it is aware of the provisions of section
3700 of the Labor Code, which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’
compensation or to undertake self-insurance, and the Recipient affirms that it will comply with such provisions
before commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement and will make it contractors and
subcontractors aware of this provision .
9. Public Funding. This Funded Activity is publicly funded. Any service provider or contractor with which the
Recipient contracts must not have any role or relationship with the Recipient, that, in effect, substantially limits
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the Recipient's ability to exercise its rights, including cancellation rights, under the contract, based on all the
facts and circumstances.
B-37. Travel
Any reimbursement for necessary ground transportation and lodging shall be at rates not to exceed those set by the
California Department of Human Resources; per diem costs will not be eligible expenses. These rates may be found at
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx . Reimbursement will be at the State travel
amounts that are current as of the date costs are incurred by the Recipient. No travel outside the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District region shall be reimbursed unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Program
Manager.
B-38. Unenforceable Provision
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable,
the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.
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EXHIBIT C – SPECIAL CONDITIONS
[If the Recipient is a public agency]
C-1.
The Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the Recipient is the "lead agency" regarding compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the Funded Activity and shall be responsible for
the preparation of all documentation, analysis and other work and any mitigation necessary to comply with CEQA
in connection with the Funded Activity. By entering into this Agreement, the District is not approving any activity
that would be considered a project under CEQA.
C-2.
Upon the completion of the documentation, analysis and other work necessary to comply with CEQA as
described in section C-1, the Recipient shall promptly provide such documentation, analysis and work to the
District. The Recipient acknowledges that the District is a Responsible Agency under CEQA in connection with
the Funded Activity and that the District will not disburse the SCW Program Contribution for any activities that
meet the definition of a project under CEQA until the Recipient has provided such documentation, analysis and
other work to the District and the District has complied with its obligations as a Responsible Agency under
CEQA.
C-3.
In addition to its other indemnification obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the Recipient hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless District, the County of Los Angeles and their officers, employees, and
agents from and against any and all claims and/or actions related to the Funded Activity that may be asserted by
any third party or public agency alleging violations of CEQA or the State CEQA Guidelines or the NEPA.
C-4.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if any documentation or other analysis pursuant to CEQA
discloses that the Funded Activity, or portion thereof, will have one or more significant environmental impacts that
cannot be feasibly mitigated, the Recipient shall promptly notify and consult with the District. With the District's
approval, the Recipient may determine to terminate or modify the implementation of all or any portion of the
Funded Activity in order to avoid such environmental impacts.
C-5.
In the event the parties, pursuant to the preceding paragraph, determine to terminate the implementation of the
entirety of the Funded Activity, the Recipient shall promptly return all previously disbursed but unspent SCW
Program Contributions and the Recipient shall thereafter have no further obligation under this Agreement to
implement the Funded Activity. In the event the parties determine to terminate the implementation of a portion of
the Funded Activity, the Recipient shall promptly return all previously disbursed but unspent SCW Program
Contributions for the terminated portion of the Funded Activity and the Recipient shall thereafter have no further
obligation under this Agreement to implement the terminated portion of the Funded Activity, but this Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of the Funded Activity not terminated. [If the Recipient is not a public agency]
C-1.
The Recipient shall be responsible for the preparation of all documentation, analysis and other work including any
mitigation, necessary to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the
Funded Activity. Environmental documentation prepared in connection with the Funded Activity will be subject to
the review and analysis of the District. Any decisions based on the documentation prepared by the Recipient will
reflect the independent judgment of District. By entering into this Agreement, the District is not approving any
activity that would be considered a project under CEQA and the Recipient acknowledges that the District will not
disburse the SCW Program Contribution for any activities that meet the definition of a project under CEQA until
the Recipient has prepared the documentation, analysis and other work necessary to comply with CEQA to the
District's satisfaction.
C-2.
In addition to its other indemnification obligations pursuant to this Agreement, the Recipient hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless District, the County of Los Angeles and their officers, employees, and
agents from and against any and all claims and/or actions related to the Funded Activity that may be asserted by
any third party or public agency alleging violations of CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines or the NEPA.
C-3.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if any documentation or other analysis pursuant to CEQA
discloses that the Funded Activity or any portion thereof will have one or more significant environmental impacts
that cannot be feasibly mitigated, the District, after consultation with the Recipient, may terminate the SCW
Program Contribution for all or any portion of the Funded Activity or may request that the Funded Activity be
modified in order to avoid such environmental impact(s).
C-4.
In the event that the District terminates the SCW Program Contribution for the entirety of the Funded Activity, the
Recipient shall promptly return all previously disbursed but unspent SCW Program Contributions and the
Recipient shall thereafter have no further obligation under this Agreement to implement the Funded Activity. In the
event the District terminates the SCW Program Contribution for a portion on of the Funded Activity, the Recipient
shall promptly return all previously disbursed but unspent SCW Program Contributions for the terminated portion
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of the Funded Activity and the Recipient shall thereafter have no further obligation under this Agreement to
implement the terminated portion of the Funded Activity, but this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as
to the portion of the Funded Activity for which the SCW Program Contribution was not terminated.
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EXHIBIT D – ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT
-DRAFT TEMPLATE-
ADDENDUM NO. ___ TO
TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. _______________ BETWEEN
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND (
INSERT PROJECT DEVELOPER
)
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – REGIONAL PROGRAM
This Addendum No. ___ to Transfer Agreement No. _______________, hereinafter referred to as “Addendum No. ___”,
is entered into as of ____________________ by and between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District,
hereinafter referred to as "District," and
___(
Project Developer/Scientific Studies Applicant
)____
, hereinafter referred
to as "Recipient."
WHEREAS
,
District and Recipient entered into Transfer Agreement No. _______________ , hereinafter referred to as
"Agreement", pertaining generally to the transfer of a SCW Program Contribution (as therein defined) from District to
Recipient for the implementation by Recipient of a Funded Activity (as therein defined) to increase stormwater and/or
urban runoff capture and/or reduce stormwater and/or urban runoff pollution, on _______________;
WHEREAS,
the Agreement provides for the disbursement of the SCW Program Contribution for the ________ Fiscal
Year (as therein defined), and further provides that if the Funded Activity is included in a duly approved Stormwater
Investment Plan (as therein defined) for a subsequent Fiscal Year, the parties shall enter into an addendum to the
Agreement regarding the disbursement of the SCW Program Contribution for that subsequent Fiscal Year;
WHEREAS,
the Funded Activity has been included in a duly approved Stormwater Investment Plan for Fiscal Year
__________;
NOW, THEREFORE
,
in consideration of the promises, mutual representations, covenants and agreements in this
Agreement, the District and the Recipient, each binding itself, its successors and assigns, do mutually promise,
covenant, and agree as follows:
1. The definitions set forth in Sections 16.03 and 18.02 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code
together with the definitions set forth in the Agreement shall apply to this Addendum No. ___.
2. Exhibit A to the Agreement is superseded and replaced by Exhibit A-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein
as if fully set forth, and all references in the Agreement to Exhibit A shall hereafter be deemed to refer to Exhibit A-
1. 3.
The District shall disburse the SCW Program Contribution for the __________ Fiscal Year as described in the
Budget Plan within ___ days of the execution of this Addendum by the last party to sign.
3. All terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect including, but not limited to the
following provisions related to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Addendum No. ___ has been executed by the parties hereto.
_______________(Recipient):_______________
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date: __________________________________
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Date: __________________________________
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EXHIBIT E – NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS (NBS) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Nature-based solutions (NBS) refers to the sustainable management and use of nature for undertaking socio- environmental challenges, including climate change, water security, water pollution, food security, human health, and
disaster risk management. As this environmental management practice is increasingly incorporated into projects for the
SCW Program, this guidance document may be expanded upon to further quantify NBS practices based on benefits
derived from their incorporation on projects.
The SCW Program defines NBS as a Project that utilizes natural processes that slow, detain, infiltrate or filter
Stormwater or Urban Runoff. These methods may include relying predominantly on soils and vegetation; increasing the
permeability of Impermeable Areas; protecting undeveloped mountains and floodplains; creating and restoring riparian
habitat and wetlands; creating rain gardens, bioswales, and parkway basins; enhancing soil through composting,
mulching; and, planting trees and vegetation, with preference for native species. NBS may also be designed to provide
additional benefits such as sequestering carbon, supporting biodiversity, providing shade, creating and enhancing parks
and open space, and improving quality of life for surrounding communities. NBS include Projects that mimic natural
processes, such as green streets, spreading grounds and planted areas with water storage capacity.
NBS may improve
water quality, collect water for reuse or aquifer recharge, or to support vegetation growth utilizing natural processes.
Recipients are to consider using Nature-Based Solutions for infrastructure projects and include in each Quarterly
Progress/Expenditure Report and annual summary whether and how their project achieves a good, better, or best for
each of the 6 NBS methods in accordance with the guidance below. Additionally, Quarterly Progress/Expenditure
Reports should include discussion on any considerations taken to maximize the class within each method. If at least 3
methods score within a single class, the overall project can be characterized as that class. Recipients must attach a copy of the matrix for each Project with the good, better, or best column indicated for each method, to facilitate District
tracking of methods being utilized. Please refer to the table below.
For the most up to date guidance related to Nature Based Solutions, please refer to the Safe, Clean Water
Program website (https://safecleanwaterla.org/)
METHODS
GOOD
BETTER
BEST
Vegetation/Green
Space
Use of climate-
appropriate, eco-friendly
vegetation (groundcover,
shrubs, and trees) / green
space
5%-15% covered by new
climate-appropriate
vegetation
Use of native, climate-
appropriate, eco-friendly
vegetation (groundcover,
shrubs, and trees) / green
space
16%-35% covered by new
native vegetation
Establishment of plant
communities with a
diversity of native
vegetation (groundcover,
shrubs, and trees) / green
space that is both native
and climate-appropriate
More than 35% covered by
new native vegetation
Increase of Permeability
Installation of vegetated
landscape – 25%-49%
paved area removed
Redesign of existing
impermeable surfaces
and/or installation of
permeable surfaces (e.g.
permeable pavement and
infiltration trenches)
Installation of vegetated
landscape – 50%-74%
paved area removed
Improvements of soil health
(e.g., compaction
reduction)
Installation of vegetated
landscape – 75%-100%
paved area removed
Creation of well-connected
and self-sustained natural
landscapes with healthy
soils, permeable surfaces,
and appropriate vegetation
Protection of
Undeveloped Mountains
& Floodplains
●
Preservation of native
vegetation
●
Minimal negative impact to
existing drainage system
●
Preservation of native
vegetation
●
Installation of new
feature(s) to improve
existing drainage system
●
Creation of open green
space
●
Installation of features to
improve natural hydrology
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Creation & Restoration
of Riparian Habitat &
Wetlands
Partial restoration of
existing riparian habitat
and wetlands
Planting of climate
appropriate vegetation -
between 5 and 15 different
climate-appropriate or
native plant species newly
planted
No potable water used to
sustain the wetland
●
Full restoration of existing
riparian habitat and
wetlands
●
Planting of native
vegetation - between 16
and 30 different native
plant species newly
planted
●
No potable water used to
sustain the wetland
●
Full restoration and
expansion of existing
riparian habitat and
wetlands
●
Planting of plant
communities with a
diversity of native
vegetation – greater than
31 native plant species
newly planted
●
No potable water used to
sustain the wetland
New Landscape
Elements
Elements designed to
capture runoff for other
simple usage (e.g. rain
gardens and cisterns),
capturing the 85th
percentile 24-hour storm
event for at least 50% of
the entire parcel
Elements that design to
capture/redirect runoff and
filter pollution (e.g.
bioswales and parkway
basins), capturing the 85th
percentile 24-hour storm
event from the entire parcel
Large sized elements that
capture and treat runoff to
supplement or replace
existing water systems
(e.g. wetlands, daylighting
streams, groundwater
infiltration, floodplain
reclamation), capturing the
90 th
percentile 24-hour
storm event from the entire
parcel and/or capturing off-
site runoff
Enhancement of Soil
Use of soil amendments
such as mulch and
compost to retain moisture
in the soil and prevent
erosion
Planting of new climate-
appropriate vegetation to
enhance soil organic
matter
Use of soil amendments
such as mulch and
compost that are locally
generated to retain
moisture in the soil, prevent
erosion, and support locally
based composting and
other soil enhancement
activities
Planting of new native,
climate-appropriate
vegetation to enhance soil
organic matter
Use of soil amendments
such as mulch and
compost that are locally
generated, especially use
of next-generation design
with regenerative
adsorbents (e.g.
woodchips, biochar) to
retain moisture in the soil,
prevent erosion, and
support on-site composting
and other soil
enhancement activities
Planting of new native,
climate appropriate
vegetation to enhance soil
organic matter
Regional Program
Agreement No.2023RPSCR01
EXHIBIT F – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT Recipient or approved Project operator shall operate and maintain infrastructure projects for the useful life of the project
and are to consider using
the following guidance for operations and maintenance.
Operational maintenance is the care
and upkeep of Projects that may require detailed technical knowledge of the Project’s function and design.
Project
specific operational and maintenance plans shall consider the activities listed below and set forth specific activities and
frequencies (not limited to those below) as determined to be appropriate by the Municipalities and best practices,
including stakeholder engagement as applicable.
Operational maintenance is to be performed by the operator of the
Project with a purpose to make the operator aware of the state of readiness of the Project to deliver stormwater and
urban runoff benefits.
1. Litter Control
·
Regularly removal of litter, nonhazardous waste materials, and accumulated debris near planted areas,
rock areas, decomposed granite areas, rest areas, fence perimeters, adjoining access roads and
driveways, drains, pedestrian trails, viewing stations, shelter houses, and bicycle pathways. ·
Regularly inspection and maintenance of pet waste stations ·
Maintaining trash receptacles
·
Removal of trash, debris, and blockages from bioswales
·
Inspection and cleaning of trash booms
·
Inspection of weir gates and stop logs to clean debris, as required.
2. Vegetation Maintenance
·
Weed control
o
Recognition and removal of weeds, such as perennial weeds, morning glory, vine-type weeds,
ragweed, and other underground spreading weeds.
o
Avoiding activities that result in weed seed germination (e.g. frequent soil cultivation near trees or
shrubs)
o
Regularly removal of weeds from landscape areas, including from berms, painted areas, rock
areas, gravel areas, pavement cracks along access roads and driveways, drains, pedestrian trails,
viewing stations, park shelters, and bicycle paths.
·
Tree and shrubbery trimming and care
o
Removal of dead trees and elimination of diseased/damaged growth o
Prevent encroachment of adjacent property and provide vertical clearance o
Inspect for dead or diseased plants regularly
·
Wetland vegetation and landscape maintenance
o
Installation and maintenance of hydrophytic and emergent plants in perennially wet and seasonal,
intermittent habitats.
o
Draining and drawdown of wetland and excessive bulrush removal o
Weed and nuisance plant control
o
Removal of aquatic vegetation (e.g. algae and primrose) using appropriate watercraft and
harvesting equipment
o
Wildflower and meadow maintenance
o
Grass, sedge, and yarrow management
o
Removal of unwanted hydroseed
3. Wildlife Management
·
Exotic species control
·
Provide habitat management; promote growth of plants at appropriate densities and promote habitat
structure for animal species
·
Protect sensitive animal species (e.g. protection during critical life stages including breeding and
migration)
·
Avoid disturbances to nesting birds
·
Avoid spread of invasive aquatic species
4. Facility Inspection
·
Inspect project sites for rodent and insect infestations on a regular basis ·
Inspect for and report graffiti in shelter houses, viewing stations, benches, paving surfaces, walls, fences,
and educational and directional signs
·
Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions on roads and trails (e.g. access roads and trails, decomposed
granite pathways, and maintenance roads)
·
Inspect shade structures for structural damage or defacement ·
Inspect hardscapes
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Agreement No.2023RPSCR01
·
Inspect and maintain interpretive and informational signs ·
Inspect site furnishings (e.g. benches, hitching posts, bicycle racks) ·
Maintain deck areas (e.g. benches, signs, decking surfaces) ·
Visually inspect weirs and flap gates for damage; grease to prevent locking. ·
Inspect all structures after major storm events, periodically inspect every 3 months, and operate gates
through full cycles to prevent them from locking up.
5. Irrigation System Management
·
Ensuring automatic irrigation controllers are functioning properly and providing various plant species with
proper amount of water.
o
Cycle controller(s) through each station manually and automatically to determine if all facets are
functioning properly.
o
Inspection should be performed at least monthly.
o
Recover, replace, or refasten displaced or damaged valve box covers. o
Inspect and repair bubbler heads.
o
Repair and replace broken drip lines or emitters causing a loss of water (to prevent ponding and
erosion).
o
Maintain drip system filters to prevent emitters from clogging. Inspection and cleaning should occur
at least monthly.
o
Inspect and clean mainline filters, wye strainers, basket filters, and filters at backflow devices twice
a year.
o
Maintain and check function of the drip system.
·
Keeping irrigation control boxes clear of vegetation
·
Operating irrigation system to ensure it does not cause excessively wet, waterlogged areas, and slope
failure
·
Utilizing infrequent deep watering techniques to encourage deep rooting, drought tolerant plant
characteristics to promote a self-sustaining, irrigation free landscape ·
Determine watering schedules based on season, weather, variation in plant size, and plant varieties. At
least four times a year (e.g. change of season), reschedule controller systems. ·
Turn off irrigation systems at the controller at the beginning of the rainy season, or when the soil has a high
enough moisture content.
·
Use moisture sensing devices to determine water penetration in soil.
6. Erosion Management and Control
·
Inspect slopes for erosion during each maintenance activity ·
Inspect basins for erosion
·
Take corrective measures as needed, including filling eroded surfaces, reinstalling or extending bank
protection, and replanting exposed soil.
7. Ongoing Monitoring Activities
·
Monitor controllable intake water flow and water elevation ·
Examine inflow and outflow structures to ensure devices are functioning properly and are free of
obstructions.
·
Water quality sampling (quarterly, unless justified otherwise) ·
Checking telemetry equipment
·
Tracking and reporting inspection and maintenance records
8. Vector and Nuisance Insect Control
·
Monitoring for the presence of vector and nuisance insect species ·
Adequate pretreatment of influent wastewater to lessen production of larval mosquitos ·
Managing emergent vegetation
·
Using hydraulic control structures to rapidly dewater emergent marsh areas ·
Managing flow velocities to reduce propagation of vectors
Regional Program
Agreement No.2023RPSCR01
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