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This is a grant agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the City of Lancaster for the Community Conservation Partnership Program under the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The City of Lancaster will prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 8.92-acre Reservoir Park located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. The project scope includes preparing an electronic written report and site development drawing. The grant agreement period runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, providing the grantee with three years to complete the planning deliverables. The agreement establishes the framework for project execution, reporting requirements, financial management, and compliance obligations throughout the performance period.
The total project cost is $149,800, with the grant amount set at $74,900 and a required local match of $74,900 from the City of Lancaster. Payment will be distributed upon the grantee's electronic request, with an initial advance payment not to exceed 25 percent of the approved grant amount, and subsequent payments aligned with the grantee's cash expenditures. The DCNR will retain 10 percent of available funds until project completion, departmental inspection and approval, submission of required closeout documentation, and final departmental approval. All grant funds must be deposited in an interest-bearing account and separately identified in the grantee's accounting records. The agreement incorporates numerous compliance requirements including nondiscrimination provisions, worker protection standards, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, intellectual property rights provisions, and ongoing maintenance and public access obligations for the completed site that extend beyond the grant period.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BRC-TAG-31-108
GRANT AGREEMENT
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
This GRANT AGREEMENT is entered into by the COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ("COMMONWEALTH"), acting through the DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ("DEPARTMENT"), and CITY OF LANCASTER ("GRANTEE"). References to the DEPARTMENT include the COMMONWEALTH.
WHEREAS,
The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act, the act of July 2, 1993, P.L. 359, No. 50 (32 P.S. §§ 2011-2024) ("Act"), establishes a restricted receipt account in the State Treasury known as the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund ("Fund"), consisting of proceeds from a portion of the realty transfer tax;
Under the Act, a portion of the money in the Fund has been allocated to the DEPARTMENT.
The Act directs the DEPARTMENT to use money it receives from the Fund to provide grants to eligible entities for the purposes stated in the Act;
The GRANTEE is an entity that is eligible for a grant under the Act; and
The GRANTEE has applied to the DEPARTMENT for a grant, the application is eligible for funding under the Act, and the application has been selected by the DEPARTMENT for funding.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree, for themselves and their successors and assignees, as follows:
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ARTICLE I
GRANT AMOUNT; PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Subject to the availability of funds, the DEPARTMENT makes available to the GRANTEE a grant in the amount stated in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, or such portion of that amount as may be required by the GRANTEE and authorized by the DEPARTMENT. The GRANTEE shall use the grant money and the match, if any, specified in Appendix A to carry out the project activities.
"Project activities" for purposes of this GRANT AGREEMENT mean activities that have been authorized by the DEPARTMENT to be performed under this GRANT AGREEMENT. Such activities include those contained in (1) the GRANTEE'S grant application as approved by the DEPARTMENT and (2) the Project Scope, which is stated in Appendix A, both subject to any subsequent modifications authorized by the DEPARTMENT in accordance with this GRANT AGREEMENT. The GRANTEE'S grant application, the original of which is in the possession of the DEPARTMENT and a copy of which is in the possession of the GRANTEE, is incorporated herein.
ARTICLE II
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT; GRANT AGREEMENT PERIOD
This GRANT AGREEMENT is not binding on the DEPARTMENT until it has been properly executed by all required signatories for the COMMONWEALTH. Any cost incurred by the GRANTEE prior to such execution is incurred at the GRANTEE'S risk.
Costs for project activities incurred during the GRANT AGREEMENT period will be covered by this GRANT AGREEMENT. The dates of the GRANT AGREEMENT period are included in Appendix A. Costs incurred before the GRANT AGREEMENT period that are related to the performance of the GRANT AGREEMENT, such as costs for applications, appraisals, surveys, planning, drawings and specifications, may be eligible for funding at the discretion of the DEPARTMENT. Approval of these costs by the DEPARTMENT must be in writing. If an audit is required, and the cost of the audit is incurred after the GRANT AGREEMENT period, the cost may be eligible for funding at the discretion of the DEPARTMENT. Any other cost incurred after the GRANT AGREEMENT period is not eligible for funding.
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ARTICLE III
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Compliance with statutes, regulations, and other requirements: The GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and local ordinances; any correspondence and instructions that may be provided by the DEPARTMENT; all conditions and requirements in Appendix A; and all terms and conditions in this GRANT AGREEMENT. If the DEPARTMENT has provided a program manual, such manual, including any addenda, is incorporated herein by reference, and the GRANTEE shall comply with its provisions.
Contractor Responsibility and Offset: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in Appendix B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Grantee Integrity: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in Appendix C, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in Appendix D, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Right-to-Know Law: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in Appendix E (Right-To-Know Law) as applicable.
Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payments: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in the Appendix F (Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payments).
Americans With Disabilities Act: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in Appendix G, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Worker Protection and Investment: The GRANTEE shall comply with the provisions in Appendix H, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Universal Accessibility Act; Rehabilitation Act, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968: In its performance under this GRANT AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE shall comply with applicable requirements of the following acts, as amended: Universal Accessibility Act, 71 P.S. 1455.1 et seq.; Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794; and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.
Federal funding: If any portion of the grant awarded to the GRANTEE is federal money, the GRANTEE, in addition to complying with the provisions of this article, shall also comply with the requirements in Appendix I attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Definitions: Capitalized terms used in Appendices B through I referenced above in this Article III, that are not otherwise defined in said Appendices, have the meanings specified in this GRANT AGREEMENT.
Post-completion responsibilities: The GRANTEE'S responsibilities under federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances with respect to the site or other product of this grant continue beyond the GRANT AGREEMENT period.
The term "site" means the properties and facilities, including any portion of them, acquired, rehabilitated, or developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
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ARTICLE IV
PAYMENTS
The DEPARTMENT will issue payments to the GRANTEE in accordance with the provisions in Appendix A.
The GRANTEE shall charge to the project account all project costs approved by the DEPARTMENT. All such costs, including services contributed by the GRANTEE or others, shall be supported by properly executed vouchers, invoices, cancelled checks and other records detailing the nature and propriety of the charge.
Payments under this GRANT AGREEMENT will be subject to the performance of all terms and conditions of this GRANT
AGREEMENT.
The DEPARTMENT may deny or adjust payment for any expenditure that is not in accordance with the terms of this
GRANT AGREEMENT.
The DEPARTMENT will not be liable for any expenditure by the GRANTEE that is not for project activities or that is for costs exceeding the amount stated in this GRANT AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE V
FISCAL DUTIES OF GRANTEE
(a) Deposit and accounting of grant funds: The GRANTEE shall deposit any advance payments of grant funds in an account in a bank or other financial institution insured by the FDIC or FSLIC until such time as they are expended. They shall be separately identified in the GRANTEE’S accounting as funds received under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
(b) Interest: Appendix A states whether the account into which advance grant funds are deposited pursuant to (a) shall be interest-bearing or non-interest bearing. For grants in which interest bearing accounts are required, Appendix A contains provisions on the use and disposition of interest earned on grant funds.
(c) Use of grant funds: The GRANTEE shall use the grant funds and the match in the amounts stated in Appendix A, or as much of these monies as necessary, to carry out project activities.
(d) Refund of grant funds: The GRANTEE shall refund to the DEPARTMENT any overpayment of grant funds, as determined by the DEPARTMENT. Occurrences that could result in an overpayment include but are not limited to the following:
(1) The GRANTEE has unused grant funds after completing the project activities.
(2) The GRANTEE fails to carry out project activities.
(3) Grant funds were used for ineligible costs.
(4) The ratio of grant funds to match exceeds that permitted under the applicable grant legislation.
(5) The GRANT AGREEMENT is terminated pursuant to Article XIV (termination of grant agreement). If the termination is for convenience, the GRANTEE is not required to refund any funds for which the GRANTEE is eligible and which the GRANTEE is legally or contractually obligated to pay as of the date of its receipt of the written notice of termination required under Article XIV.
This provision does not limit the DEPARTMENT in exercising any other rights and remedies it may have under this GRANT AGREEMENT or under law or equity.
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ARTICLE VI
ASSIGNMENT
The GRANTEE may not assign this GRANT AGREEMENT without the prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT.
The GRANTEE may not assign any claim for funds due or to become due under this GRANT AGREEMENT as collateral without the prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT. If such approval is granted, both the GRANTEE and the assignee shall promptly notify the DEPARTMENT in writing of the actual assignment and the intended collateral use.
Approval of an assignment does not establish any legal relationship between the DEPARTMENT and the assignee, or any other third party. The DEPARTMENT assumes no liability for any act or omission committed pursuant to such an assignment.
ARTICLE VII
RECORDS; AUDITS
The GRANTEE, at its principal office or place of business, shall maintain, using accepted procedures, complete and accurate records of costs, expenses and activities under this GRANT AGREEMENT. The DEPARTMENT may, at reasonable times, inspect, examine, copy and audit such records.
The records shall be maintained for three years from the date of final payment or, if an audit is subsequently performed, three years from the date of that audit. However, if such audit results in findings, the GRANTEE shall maintain all required records until the findings are resolved. The GRANTEE shall give full and free access to all such records to the
DEPARTMENT.
The DEPARTMENT may perform, or require the GRANTEE to perform, a financial and/or performance audit. Any audit that the GRANTEE is required to perform shall be performed by a certified public accountant in accordance with procedures and standards specified by the DEPARTMENT.
ARTICLE VIII
FIDELITY BOND
(a) The GRANTEE shall procure fidelity bonding for anyone authorized to sign checks, certify vouchers, or handle or control funds, checks, securities or property. If a check-signing machine is used which is not operated under the direct supervision of the authorized signer or counter signer, the machine operator shall be bonded in the same amount as the check-signer. The bond shall be adequate to insure the security of all funds received under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
(b) The DEPARTMENT may waive the fidelity bond requirement if the GRANTEE maintains an insurance policy or self-insurance that is adequate to protect the funds received under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
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ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS
(a) Letter amendment; formal amendment: The GRANT AGREEMENT may be amended only in the following ways:
(1) Letter amendment: Any one or more of the following changes may be accomplished by means of a letter amendment: change in title of grant project, change in amount of grant funds, change in amount of the match, change in the GRANT AGREEMENT period, and change within the Project Scope in Appendix A. A letter amendment may not be used for any other type of change. A letter amendment is accomplished by means of a letter from the DEPARTMENT approving a written or electronic request or application by the GRANTEE. A letter amendment is not binding unless and until the provisions of this subparagraph are carried out. Therefore, any costs incurred by the GRANTEE prior to the performance of such provisions are incurred at the GRANTEE’S risk.
(2) Formal amendment: Any change in the GRANT AGREEMENT that is not addressed by a letter amendment shall be accomplished by a formal amendment. A formal amendment is not binding unless and until it is fully executed.
Therefore, any costs incurred by the GRANTEE prior to the full execution of the amendment are incurred at the GRANTEE’S risk.
(b) Provisional extension: If the GRANTEE submits an electronic or written request for an extension of the GRANT AGREEMENT period, the GRANT AGREEMENT period will be automatically extended provisionally pending the DEPARTMENT’S decision on the request. In order for the provisional extension to occur, the request must be received by the DEPARTMENT on or before the end date of the GRANT AGREEMENT period in Appendix A.
Any costs incurred during a provisional extension of the GRANT AGREEMENT period are incurred at the GRANTEE’S risk; they will be ineligible for funding if the request for extension is subsequently denied.
If the request for extension is approved, an amendment extending the GRANT AGREEMENT period will be entered into in accordance with paragraph (a) and the extension will be retroactive to the first day of the provisional extension.
ARTICLE X
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; SUBCONTRACTS
Independent contractor: The rights and duties granted to and assumed by the GRANTEE under this GRANT AGREEMENT are those of an independent contractor only. Nothing contained in this GRANT AGREEMENT shall be construed to create an employment or agency relationship between the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE.
Subcontracts: The GRANTEE shall not subcontract with any person or entity to perform any or all of the project activities without the express written consent of the DEPARTMENT. A conflict of interest under Article XVI (conflicts of interest), as determined by the DEPARTMENT, is a ground for withholding consent.
ARTICLE XI
PROGRESS REPORTS; INSPECTIONS
The GRANTEE shall furnish such progress reports as may be specified in Appendix A, or if not specified in Appendix A, as the DEPARTMENT may from time to time require. Such reports shall be in such form and contain such items as the DEPARTMENT requires.
The DEPARTMENT may make reasonable inspections and monitor the GRANTEE'S performance under this GRANT
AGREEMENT.
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ARTICLE XII
CLOSEOUT OF GRANT AGREEMENT
The GRANTEE shall submit to the DEPARTMENT an application for final payment or a final report, as instructed by the DEPARTMENT, along with documentation required by the DEPARTMENT. The submission shall be made within 60 days of either completion of project activities or the end date of this GRANT AGREEMENT, whichever occurs first, or at such later time as determined by the DEPARTMENT. The application, or final report, and documentation shall be on forms or in a format as required by the DEPARTMENT and shall state whether the project activities have been completed and whether all costs have been paid.
The DEPARTMENT will determine any overpayment or underpayment amount and any additional documentation or audit that may be necessary and will provide the GRANTEE with this determination.
ARTICLE XIII
SUSPENSION OF PROJECT
Upon written notice and at any time during the term of this GRANT AGREEMENT, the DEPARTMENT may suspend payments and/or request suspension of all or any part of the project activities. Such notice may be given if, in the opinion of the DEPARTMENT any of the following has occurred: (1) the GRANTEE has failed to submit a required report or may have violated a law or regulation or may have engaged in misuse of funds, mismanagement, malfeasance, or criminal activity; (2) an inspection or audit has resulted in unsatisfactory findings; (3) an act of God, strike, disaster, or other circumstance beyond the GRANTEE'S control prevents adequate performance of project activities; (4) the GRANTEE has failed to comply with any condition of another agreement or contract with the DEPARTMENT; (5) the GRANTEE has violated any term or condition of this GRANT AGREEMENT.
During a suspension, the GRANTEE may not expend any grant funds (or interest, as applicable) and the provisions of Article V (fiscal duties of grantee) continue to apply.
The DEPARTMENT may rescind a suspension if it determines that such rescission is appropriate.
ARTICLE XIV
TERMINATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
Termination for cause: The DEPARTMENT may terminate this GRANT AGREEMENT by giving written notice to the GRANTEE if, in the opinion of the DEPARTMENT, any of the following has occurred: (1) for any reason the GRANTEE fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this GRANT AGREEMENT; (2) for any reason the GRANTEE breaches any of the conditions of this GRANT AGREEMENT; or (3) there is a violation of an applicable law or regulation, misuse of funds, mismanagement, criminal activity or malfeasance in the performance of this GRANT AGREEMENT. The notice of termination will be effective upon receipt.
Termination for convenience: The DEPARTMENT may terminate this GRANT AGREEMENT at any time by giving written notice to the GRANTEE. The notice shall be sent at least 15 days before the effective date specified in the notice. The 15 -day period may be waived by mutual agreement of the GRANTEE and the DEPARTMENT.
Upon termination, all project records shall be made available if requested by the DEPARTMENT and any overpayment of grant funds and interest (as applicable) shall be refunded to the DEPARTMENT as required under Article V (fiscal duties of grantee).
Termination of this GRANT AGREEMENT under this article will not limit the DEPARTMENT in exercising any other rights and remedies it may have under law or equity.
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ARTICLE XV
INDEMNIFICATION
The GRANTEE shall indemnify and defend the Commonwealth against all third-party claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including without limitation, litigation expenses, attorneys' fees, and liabilities, arising out of or in connection with any activities performed by the GRANTEE or its employees and agents pursuant to this agreement, as determined by the Commonwealth in its sole discretion.
The GRANTEE'S responsibilities under this article with respect to the site or other product of this grant continue beyond the GRANT AGREEMENT period. The term "site" means properties and facilities, including any portion of them, designed, engineered, planned, acquired, rehabilitated, or developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XVI
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The GRANTEE represents that it has no direct or indirect interest that would conflict with the performance of activities under this GRANT AGREEMENT and agrees that no such interest shall be acquired. In addition, the GRANTEE agrees that it will not enter into a subcontract for the performance of project activities that creates a conflict of interest between the GRANTEE and the subcontractor. As used in this article, the terms GRANTEE and subcontractor include their directors, officers, members, agents or employees.
Grant funds may not be used to benefit, either directly pursuant to this GRANT AGREEMENT or indirectly pursuant to a subcontract or any other means, any elected state official or employee of the DEPARTMENT, any family member of such official or employee, or any entity owned or controlled by such official, employee, or family member. "Family member" means parent, spouse, child, or sibling.
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ARTICLE XVII
RIGHTS IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; COPYRIGHT; DISCLOSURE, USE
(a) Work created under the Grant Agreement-license to Department: For any copyrightable work created under the GRANT AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE, on behalf of itself and any employees, subcontractors, and other persons who create the work, agrees to grant to the DEPARTMENT, and upon creation of the work, expressly and automatically grants to the DEPARTMENT, a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to possess, use, display, reproduce and distribute the work and to create, possess, use, display, reproduce and distribute derivative works. The grant of license to the DEPARTMENT is binding on successors and assigns of the GRANTEE and any employees, subcontractors, and other persons who create the work.
(b) Other work-license to Department: For materials, documents, and data delivered pursuant to the GRANT AGREEMENT that incorporate pre-existing intellectual property not created under the GRANT AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE grants to the DEPARTMENT a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to possess, use, display, reproduce and distribute derivative works. The GRANTEE warrants that it has all the rights and permissions necessary to grant this license to the DEPARTMENT.
(c) Other intellectual property: For property developed under the GRANT AGREEMENT that is patentable or that can be subject to trademark or trade secret protection, the DEPARTMENT shall have the discretion to determine the rights and responsibilities of the parties to the extent permitted by federal law with respect to registration, ownership, and agreements to license, assign, or transfer rights.
(d) Proprietary rights; right of privacy: In the performance of project activities, there shall be no violation of the right of privacy or infringement upon the copyright or any other proprietary right of any person or entity.
(e) Disclosure and use; acknowledgment: The DEPARTMENT shall have the right to access, possess and use any information or data produced under the GRANT AGREEMENT and any information or data used in the development of the intellectual property produced under this GRANT AGREEMENT. In the disclosure, release, distribution, display, or use of any intellectual property produced under the GRANT AGREEMENT, acknowledgement of assistance shall be included in accordance with Article XVIII (acknowledgment of assistance).
(f) Effectuation and implementation of this article: For intellectual property produced under the GRANT AGREEMENT by the GRANTEE or by any employee, subcontractor, or other person, the GRANTEE is responsible for the implementation and effectuation of this article.
(g) Definition of "intellectual property": The term "intellectual property" means the type of property to which copyright, trademark, trade secret, or patent laws apply. It also includes any data or information.
(h) Post-completion responsibilities: The rights and responsibilities under this article with respect to intellectual property developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT continue beyond the grant agreement period.
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ARTICLE XVIII
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ASSISTANCE
Sign: The GRANTEE shall erect and maintain on the project site a permanent sign acknowledging assistance from the DEPARTMENT. The sign will state that the project is a site provided by the GRANTEE with financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It will also identify the source of funding as well as the bureau or office of the DEPARTMENT that issued the grant, as stated in Appendix A. The term "site" means the properties and facilities, including any portion of them, acquired, rehabilitated, or developed under this GRANT
AGREEMENT.
Publication: Any product of the grant, including a publication, will include a statement that it was produced with financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It will also identify the grant that was the source of funding as well as the bureau or office of the DEPARTMENT that issued the grant, as stated in Appendix A.
The GRANTEE'S responsibilities under this article with respect to the site or other product of this grant continue beyond the grant agreement period.
ARTICLE XIX
MAINTENANCE AND OPEN USE RESPONSIBILITIES
The GRANTEE shall insure that, throughout its useful life, the site is (1) maintained properly and in accordance with applicable state and local requirements, (2) kept in reasonable repair so as to prevent undue deterioration and dangerous conditions and to encourage public use, and (3) kept open and accessible to the public at reasonable hours and times of the year consistent with the nature and intended use of the site.
The term "site" means the properties and facilities, including any portion of them, designed, engineered, planned, acquired, rehabilitated, or developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
The GRANTEE'S responsibilities under this article with respect to the site continue beyond the grant agreement period.
ARTICLE XX
NONDISCRIMINATION REGARDING ACCESS/RESIDENCY
The GRANTEE shall insure that no person will be denied access to or use of the site on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, income, national origin, age, or sex.
The GRANTEE shall not discriminate in making the site, as well as reservation, membership, or permit systems for use of the site, available to all persons, except as to fees. Reasonable differences in admission, user or other fees are permitted on the basis of residency if the GRANTEE is a municipality, or on the basis of membership or other specific relationship with the GRANTEE if the GRANTEE is other than a municipality. Specifically, fees charged to non-residents or non-members for access to or use of the site may not exceed twice that charged to residents or members. Where no fee is charged for residents or members but a fee is charged to non-residents or non-members, the fee may not exceed that charged at comparable sites or facilities.
The GRANTEE shall not discriminate in making any publications, databases, software, or other products or services developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT available to the public. Specifically, prices or fees charged to non-residents or non-members may not exceed fair market value.
The term "municipality" means any county, city, borough, incorporated town, township, home rule municipality or any official agency created by the foregoing units of government under the laws of the COMMONWEALTH.
The term "site" means the properties and facilities, including any portion of them, designed, engineered, planned, acquired, rehabilitated, or developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
The GRANTEE'S responsibilities under this article with respect to the site continue beyond the grant agreement period.
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ARTICLE XXI
OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL; NON-CONVERSION OF USE
Ownership and control: Ownership, control, or interest in the site shall not be transferred from or by the GRANTEE without prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT. If the DEPARTMENT attaches conditions to its approval, they shall be complied with by the GRANTEE.
Non-conversion: The site shall not be converted to any use or purposes other than for project activities as defined in Article I (grant amount; project activities) without prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT. If the project activities under this GRANT AGREEMENT include the development of a plan for the site, the site shall not be converted to any uses or purposes that are inconsistent with the authorizing legislation under which the DEPARTMENT awarded this grant.
Real property: For any real property or interest in real property acquired pursuant to this GRANT AGREEMENT or donated as a match for the grant, the instrument of conveyance, such as the deed, easement agreement, or declaration of taking, shall include the language specified in Appendix A and shall be promptly recorded in the recorder of deeds office of the applicable county or counties.
Definition of "site": The term "site" means the properties and facilities, including any portion of them, designed, engineered, planned, acquired, rehabilitated, or developed under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
Continuing responsibility: The GRANTEE'S responsibilities under this article with respect to the site continue beyond the grant agreement period.
Remedy: If a provision of this article is violated, the GRANTEE shall do one or both of the following as may be determined and required by the DEPARTMENT: (1) repay to the DEPARTMENT the amount paid under this GRANT AGREEMENT plus 10% annual interest compounded four times annually from the date(s) the grant payment(s) were received until repayment is completed; and (2) replace the disposed or converted property with other property that is determined by the DEPARTMENT to be equivalent to the original property.
ARTICLE XXII
REMEDIES
For violations by the GRANTEE of any provisions of this GRANT AGREEMENT other than those in Article XXI (ownership and control; non-conversion of use), the GRANTEE shall do the following as directed by the DEPARTMENT:
(1) take corrective action at the sole expense of the GRANTEE, or (2) refund money paid by the DEPARTMENT under this GRANT AGREEMENT. The money to be refunded shall not include any funds for which the DEPARTMENT determines the GRANTEE is eligible under this GRANT AGREEMENT.
The exercise of any remedy specified in this GRANT AGREEMENT does not limit the DEPARTMENT in exercising any other rights and remedies it may have under law or equity.
No delay, discontinuance, failure, or abandonment by the DEPARTMENT in exercising a right or power under this GRANT AGREEMENT, or any partial exercise of a right or power or any conduct or custom in refraining from exercising a right or power, shall preclude or otherwise affect any of the DEPARTMENT'S rights or powers of enforcement. The rights and powers of the DEPARTMENT are cumulative and concurrent.
All rights and remedies of the DEPARTMENT at law, in equity or otherwise shall expressly survive any expiration, termination or cancellation of this GRANT AGREEMENT, whether for breach or in accordance with its terms.
ARTICLE XXIII
LOCAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
The GRANTEE shall designate a local project coordinator who will be the authorized representative of the GRANTEE to deal with the DEPARTMENT in all matters relating to the GRANT AGREEMENT and the grant project. The local project coordinator will be the person identified in the grant application submitted by the GRANTEE unless changed by written notification from the GRANTEE.
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ARTICLE XXIV
SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this GRANT AGREEMENT is rendered void, invalid or unenforceable by any court of law, such a determination will not render void, invalid or unenforceable any other portion of this GRANT AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XXV
APPLICABLE LAW AND FORUM; CONSTRUCTION
This GRANT AGREEMENT is governed by and must be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (without regard to any conflict of laws provisions), or under federal law where applicable, and the decisions of the Pennsylvania courts. The GRANTEE consents to the jurisdiction of any court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and any federal courts in Pennsylvania and waives any claim or defense that such forum is not convenient or proper. Any Pennsylvania court or tribunal has in personam jurisdiction over the GRANTEE, and the GRANTEE consents to service of process in any manner authorized by Pennsylvania law. This provision may not be interpreted as a waiver or limitation of the Commonwealth's rights or defenses.
All terms and conditions of this GRANT AGREEMENT are intended to be covenants as well as conditions. The titles of the articles and paragraphs are inserted for convenience and do not control or affect the meaning or construction of any terms or provisions of this GRANT AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XXVI
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; NO RIGHTS IN THIRD PARTIES
Subject to the provisions in Article III (compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and other requirements) and Article IX (amendments), this GRANT AGREEMENT constitutes the complete agreement of the parties.
No provision of this GRANT AGREEMENT may be construed to create rights in third parties not party to this GRANT AGREEMENT. This GRANT AGREEMENT defines specific duties and responsibilities between the DEPARTMENT and the GRANTEE and will not provide any basis for claims of any other individual or entity.
ARTICLE XXVII
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This article is normally left blank. However, if the project requires any special language to cover a specific/special condition, it is included in this article.
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Appendix "A"
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BUREAU OF RECREATION AND CONSERVATION
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
GRANTEE/PROJECT LOCATION (COUNTY): M.E. NO./WEB ID: 2011896
CITY OF LANCASTER AGREEMENT NO.: BRC-TAG-31-108
Lancaster County
PROJECT TYPE/TITLE: FUNDING SOURCE:
Community Program - Master Site Plans Reservoir Park Master Site Plan- Planning
Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
PROJECT SCOPE:
Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 8.92-acre Reservoir Park in Lancaster City, Lancaster County. Work to include an electronic written report and site development drawing.
GRANT AGREEMENT PERIOD:
Beginning Date: 1/1/2026 Ending Date: 12/31/2028
PROJECT BUDGET:
Grant Amount(s) Local Match(es) for
Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
$74,900.00 Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
$74,900.00
Total Grant Amount $74,900.00 Total Local Match $74,900.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $149,800.00
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APPENDIX A
Payment (referenced in Article IV of grant agreement)
Upon receipt of an electronic request from the GRANTEE, the DEPARTMENT may issue an advance payment to the GRANTEE. The advance payment will not exceed 25% of the approved grant amount.
Subsequent payments will be made to coincide, to the extent feasible, with the expenditure of cash by the GRANTEE.
The GRANTEE must request such payments electronically based on the GRANTEE’S estimate of funds needed to meet current disbursements. The DEPARTMENT may set a minimum payment amount for each request for payment. The DEPARTMENT will withhold a percentage of grant funds for final payment in accordance with the paragraph below.
The DEPARTMENT will retain 10% of the funds available under this GRANT AGREEMENT until the following have occurred: the project activities have been concluded; the project has been inspected and approved by the DEPARTMENT; the GRANTEE has submitted the final payment application and documentation required by the DEPARTMENT under Article XII (closeout of grant agreement); and the DEPARTMENT has approved such application and documentation.
Interest (referenced in Article V (b) of grant agreement)
Grant funds shall be deposited pursuant to Article V (a) in an interest-bearing account and maintained in the account until expended. The following provisions apply regarding interest:
(1) Interest shall be maintained and separately identified in the account until used or paid to the DEPARTMENT in accordance with (2), (3), or (4) below. Interest earned and interest expended shall be reported as part of the closeout documentation required under Article XII (closeout of grant agreement).
(2) Subject to the approval of the DEPARTMENT, the GRANTEE may use interest to carry out project activities.
(3) Interest not used for project activities shall be paid to the DEPARTMENT.
(4) If grant funds are required to be refunded to the DEPARTMENT under Article V (d), XIV, or XXII, interest shall also be paid. The amount of interest will be the amount actually earned or, as determined by the DEPARTMENT, the amount that would have been earned if the grant funds had been maintained in an interest-bearing account as required above.
Acknowledgement of assistance (referenced in Article XVIII of grant agreement)
The sign, publication, or other product of the grant will acknowledge financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, and will identify the type of grant that was the source of funding as the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.
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Ownership and control, non-conversion of use (referenced in Article XXI of grant agreement)
For a fee simple interest in real property acquired, or donated as a match, pursuant to this GRANT AGREEMENT, the declaration of taking or deed will include the following restriction:
[This provision revised 11/15/2010.] This property, or interest in property, was either acquired with or donated as a match for funds provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (""Department""). The source of the funds is the Keystone, Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act, act of July 2, 1993, P.L. 359, No. 50 ("Act").
This property, or any portion of it, may not be converted to purposes other than those authorized under the Act for property acquired with Department funds. No change of use and no transfer of ownership, control, or interest in this property may occur, and no encumbrance may be placed on this property, without the written consent of the Department or its successor. The restriction in this paragraph applies to both the surface and subsurface of the property. This restriction has the effect of a covenant running in perpetuity with the land and is binding upon the owner(s) of the property and upon all subsequent owners, successors, and assigns. This restriction is enforceable by the Department and its successors.
For an easement acquired, or donated as a match, pursuant to this GRANT AGREEMENT, the instrument of conveyance will include the following restriction:
[This provision revised 11/15/2010.] This conservation easement was either acquired with, or donated as a match for, funds provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (""Department"") under the Keystone, Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act, act of July 2, 1993, P.L. 359, No. 50 ("Act"). This easement is a conservation servitude over the property in perpetuity and as such is binding on all current and subsequent easement holders and their personal representatives, successors and assigns. The Department and its successors have the following rights with respect to this easement: a) the right to compel transfer of Holder's rights and duties under this easement to another Qualified Organization should Holder fail to uphold and enforce in perpetuity the restrictions applicable to the State Program Area or to other portions of the Property to the extent that Holder's failure to enforce the easement materially adversely affects the State Program Area; b) a right of prior approval of any amendment of this easement to determine whether the amendment permits uses of the State Program Area not permitted under the State Program or permits uses of other portions of the Property in a manner that would materially adversely affect the State Program Area; c) a right of prior approval of any transfer of Holder's rights and duties under this easement with respect to the State Program Area; and d) the right to exercise the Holder's rights and duties under this easement if Holder fails to uphold and enforce the provisions applicable to the State Program Area or to other portions of the Property to the extent that Holder's failure to enforce the easement materially adversely affects the State Program Area.
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APPENDIX B
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND OFFSET
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
1. Definition. For the purpose of these provisions, the term “Contractor” means as any person, including, but not limited to, a bidder, offeror, loan recipient, grantee or lessor, who has furnished or performed or seeks to furnish or perform, goods, supplies, services, leased space, construction or other activity, under a contract, grant, lease, purchase order or reimbursement agreement with the Commonwealth. The term also includes a permittee, licensee, or any agency, political subdivision, instrumentality, public authority, or other public entity in the Commonwealth.
2. Contractor Representations.
a. The Contractor represents for itself and its subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors required to be disclosed or approved by the Commonwealth, that as of the date of its execution of this agreement, that neither the Contractor, nor any of its subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors, are under suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth or any governmental entity, instrumentality, or authority and, if the Contractor cannot make this representation, the Contractor shall submit, along with the agreement, a written explanation of why the certification cannot be made.
b. The Contractor represents that, as of the date of its execution of this agreement, it has no tax liabilities or other Commonwealth obligations, or has filed a timely administrative or judicial appeal, if any liabilities or obligations exist, or is subject to a duly approved deferred payment plan if any liabilities exist.
3. Notification. The Contractor shall notify the Commonwealth if, at any time during the term of the agreement, it becomes delinquent in the payment of taxes, or other Commonwealth obligations, or if it or, to the best of its knowledge, any of its subgrantees, contractors, or subcontractors are suspended or debarred by the Commonwealth, the federal government, or any other state or governmental entity. The Contractor shall provide this notification within 15 days of the date of suspension or debarment.
4. Default. The Contractor’s failure to notify the Commonwealth of its suspension or debarment by the Commonwealth, any other state, or the federal government constitutes an event of default of the agreement with the Commonwealth.
5. Reimbursement. The Contractor shall reimburse the Commonwealth for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Office of State Inspector General for investigations of the Contractor's compliance with the terms of this agreement or any other agreement between the Contractor and the Commonwealth that results in the suspension or debarment of the Contractor. These costs include, but are not limited to, salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. The Contractor shall not be responsible for investigative costs for investigations that do not result in the Contractor's suspension or debarment.
6. Suspension and Debarment List. The Contractor may obtain a current list of suspended and debarred Commonwealth contractors by visiting the eMarketplace website at https://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us and clicking the Debarment list tab.
OFFSET
The Commonwealth may set off the amount of any state tax liability or other obligation of the Grantee, or its subsidiaries, owed to the Commonwealth against any payments due the Grantee under any contract between the Commonwealth and Grantee.
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APPENDIX C
GRANTEE INTEGRITY
1. Definitions. For purposes of these Grantee Integrity Provisions, the following definitions apply:
a. “Affiliate” means two or more entities where (a) a parent entity owns more than 50% of the voting stock of each of the entities; (b) a common shareholder or group of shareholders owns more than 50% of the voting stock of each of the entities; or (c) the entities have a common proprietor or general partner.
b. “Grantee” means the individual or entity, that has entered into this agreement with the Commonwealth.
c. “Grantee Related Parties” means any Affiliates of the Grantee and the Grantee’s executive officers, Pennsylvania officers and directors, or owners of five percent or more interest in the Grantee.
d. “Financial Interest” means ownership of more than a five percent interest in any business or holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, employee, or holding any position of management.
e. “Gratuity” means tendering, giving, or providing anything of more than nominal monetary value including, but not limited to, cash, travel, entertainment, gifts, meals, lodging, loans, subscriptions, advances, deposits of money, services, employment, or contracts of any kind. The exceptions set forth in the [url], as may be amended, 4 Pa. Code §7.153(b), apply.
f. “Non-Solicitation Award Process” means a method of awarding grants based on predetermined criteria, without the solicitation of grant applications.
2. Representations and Warranties.
a. Grantee Representation and Warranties. The Grantee represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, and warrants that within the last five years neither the Grantee nor Grantee Related Parties have:
I. been indicted or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or business honesty or integrity in any jurisdiction;
II. been suspended, debarred, or otherwise disqualified from entering into any contract with any governmental agency;
III. had any business license or professional license suspended or revoked;
IV. had any sanction or finding of fact imposed as a result of a judicial or administrative proceeding related to fraud, extortion, bribery, bid rigging, embezzlement, misrepresentation or anti-trust; and V. been, and are not currently, the subject of a criminal investigation by any federal, state, or local prosecuting or investigative agency or civil anti-trust investigation by any federal, state, or local prosecuting or investigative agency.
b. Grantee Explanation. If the Grantee cannot make the representations and warranties set forth above at the time of its submission of its grant application or if the agreement is awarded pursuant to a Non-Solicitation Award Process at the time of the execution of the agreement, the Grantee shall submit a written explanation outlining the reasons why it cannot make those representations and warranties. The Commonwealth may, based on its evaluation of the explanation provided, determine whether it is in the Commonwealth’s best interest to execute the agreement.
c. Further Representations. By submitting any bills, invoices, or requests for payment pursuant to the agreement, the Grantee further represents that it has not violated any of these Grantee Integrity Provisions during the term of the agreement.
d. Notice. The Grantee shall immediately notify the Commonwealth, in writing, if at any time during the term of the agreement it becomes aware of any event that would cause the Grantee's certification or explanation to change. The Grantee acknowledges that the Commonwealth may, in its sole discretion, terminate the agreement for cause if it learns that any of the certifications made in these Grantee Integrity Provisions are currently false or misleading due to intervening factual circumstances or were false or misleading or should have been known to be false or misleading when entering into the agreement.
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3. Grantee Responsibilities. During the term of this agreement, the Grantee shall:
a. maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
b. take no action in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or other requirements applicable to the Grantee that govern Commonwealth contracting or grant administration.
c. establish and implement a written business integrity policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements of these Grantee Integrity Provisions as they relate to the Grantee’s activity with the Commonwealth and Commonwealth employees and ensure that its employees comply with the policy.
d. not accept, agree to give, offer, confer, agree to confer, or promise to confer, directly or indirectly, any gratuity or pecuniary benefit to any person, or to influence or attempt to influence any person in violation of any federal or state law, regulation, executive order, statement of policy, management directive, or bulletin applicable to the award of grants or the administration of this agreement.
e. not have a financial interest in any other subgrantee, contractor, subcontractor, or supplier providing services, labor, or material under this agreement, unless the financial interest is disclosed to the Commonwealth in writing and the Commonwealth consents to Grantee’s financial interest. The Grantee must disclose the financial interest to the Commonwealth at the time of submission of its grant application, or if a Non-Solicitation Award Process is used, no later than the date the Grantee signs the agreement. The Commonwealth shall be deemed to have consented if the required disclosure is received and all of the required Commonwealth signatures are affixed.
f. comply with the requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act (65 Pa.C.S. § 13A01 et seq.) regardless of the method of award.
g. comply with the requirements of Section 1641 of the Pennsylvania Election Code (25 P.S. § 3260a) if this agreement was awarded pursuant to a Non-Solicitation Award Process.
h. immediately notify the Commonwealth or the Office of the State Inspector General, in writing, when the Grantee has reason to believe that any breach of ethical standards as set forth in law, the Governor’s Code of Conduct, or these Grantee Integrity Provisions has occurred or may occur, including, but not limited to, contact by a Commonwealth officer or employee, which, if acted upon, would violate the ethical standards.
4. Investigations. If a State Inspector General investigation is initiated, the Grantee shall:
a. reimburse the Commonwealth for the reasonable costs of investigation…
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