U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Jackson Federal Building, Room 1890
915 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98174
206-220-7660
September 20, 2022 In reply refer to investment No.: 07-79-07850
Leslie Caviglia
City Manager
City of Visalia Inc.
315 E Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
Dear Ms. Caviglia:
I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved your application for a $4,000,000 EDA investment for the Riggin Avenue Widening Project.
Enclosed is a digitally signed copy of the Financial Assistance Award on Form CD-450. Your agreement to the terms and conditions of the award should be indicated by the signature of your principal official on the signed copy of the Form CD-450 by one of the following methods:
1. Using a certified signature through Adobe or some other software.
2. Printing the document, signing in ink, and returning a scanned copy by e-mail.
The fully executed Form CD-450 should be returned via email to [email protected] and [email protected]. If not signed and returned within 30 days of receipt, EDA may declare the Award null and void. Please retain a copy for your records.
Please do not make any commitments in reliance on this award until you have carefully reviewed and accepted the terms and conditions. Any commitments entered into prior to obtaining the approval of EDA in accordance with its regulations and requirements will be at your own risk.
In addition, the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General requires that all recipients of awards under ARP Act must participate in Fraud Awareness Training. All personnel at your organization responsible for overseeing contractors, sub-contractors, sub-grantees, or who are otherwise responsible for managing your organization’s finances are required to take the training. This requirement is satisfied by reading and understanding the enclosed PowerPoint presentation. Once you and the appropriate personnel at your organization have completed the training, please return a signed copy of the certification page (page 34) to my staff along with signed copies of the Financial Assistance Award.
EDA’s mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA implements this mission by making strategic investments in the nation’s most economically distressed communities that encourage private sector collaboration and creation of higher-skill, higher wage jobs.
EDA investments are results driven, embracing the principles of technological innovation, entrepreneurship and regional development.
2 I share your expectations regarding the impact of this investment and look forward to working with you to meet the economic development needs of your community.
Sincerely,
Sheba Person-Whitley
Regional Director
Seattle Regional Office
Copy: Helen Baykan, Economic Development Specialist
Shalini Bansal, Supervisory Program Manager
Wilfred Marshall, Economic Development Representative
Maiea, Sellers, Area Director