HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant DES Notice of Award for Bearcat Rescue VehicleOctober 15, 2013
Dear Rich McLane
Montana Department of Military Affairs
Disaster and Emergency Services
Grants Program
1956 Mt. Majo Street
P.O. Box 4789
Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789
406-324-4777
Congratulations. The Disaster and Emergency Services Division (DES), Montana Department of
Military Affairs has approved your Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Grant application.
This grant is a 100% federal share. The federal amount approved for the entire project is
$253,537.
We at Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) share in your enthusiasm about this grant and
recognize your hard work and perseverance in the preparation of your application. We look
forward to assisting you throughout your project.
Outlined within the enclosures of this letter are specific HSGP administrative instructions for
financial management of all funds associated with this grant. We request you thoroughly review
these instructions, which include several Federal requirements.
We also request that any changes in your work schedule and/or scope of work be submitted to
the MTDES Grant Bureau as soon as possible. Additional changes, updates and/or modifications
to your financial budgeted plans must also be submitted to MTDES Grants Bureau as soon as
possible, and all updated information included in your quarterly reports.
Your point of contact at this office is Jessica Davies, HS/OPSG Grant Program Coordinator.
Jessica can be reached at 324-4771. She can also be contacted by e-mail at
jessicadavies@mt.gov. If you have questions about your specific project, or HSGP in general, do
not hesitate to contact MTDES.
Please find the following enclosed in the Award Packet:
• Project Funding Commitment Letter
• Applicants Agent
• Grant Award Agreement
• Sub -recipient Grant Application (Scope of Work)
• CD: Forms, HSGP grant guidance (FOA), EHP form
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October 15, 2013
RE: Applicant's Agent for FFY13 HS Bozeman PD -Response Vehicle
Steve Knecht, MTDES Deputy Administrator/Grants Bureau Manager (Interim)
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)
P.O. Box 4789
Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789
Dear Steve:
I hereby appoint Ria' cLa a my Applicant's Agent for the Homeland Security
Grant Program project FFYl3 HS Bozeman PD -Response Vehicle.
This individual is empowered to act on behalf of the Bozeman PD with regard to
Homeland Security Grant proposals and projects.
Sincerely,
Com. 10-Z8-13
fficial Authorized to sign Date
October 15, 2013
RE: EMW-2013-SS-00064, FFY13 HS Bozeman PD -Response Vehicle Project Funding
Commitment Letter
Steve Knecht, MTDES Deputy Administrator/Grants Bureau Manager (Interim)
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)
P.O. Box 4789
Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789
Dear Steve:
This letter is to confirm that the Bozeman PD, in accepting a Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP) grant for the FFY13 HS Bozeman PD -Response Vehicle, is fully aware
that the project funding will be conducted as follows:
• HSGP Funding $ 253,537
It is understood the total project cost projection is based upon preliminary estimates and
may be subject to change. It is also understood that the Bozeman PD is prepared to
satisfy the requirements of the grant. The value of the local contributions may exceed the
Federal award amount but no additional FEMA Federal funds are available. Also as part
of the requirements the Bozeman PD understands that final reimbursement may be
dependent on an operational test or on-site visit conducted and witnessed by the state
upon close out of the project.
The Bozeman PD will collect and provide detailed documentation to verify expenditures
associated with this project and submit at time of reimbursement request.
Sincerely,
C',kA�L,4,.ice. 10-28-13
Official Authorized to sign Date