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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
JURISDICTIONS AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made and entered into this 1st day of
July 2009, by and among the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through its governing
body, the City Council ("CITY"), and each of the jurisdictions and entities, severally and
not jointly, whose names are set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and whose
signatures to this MOU are attached hereto, each acting by and through its respective
governing body (which jurisdictions and entities are hereinafter collectively referred to
as "Jurisdictions" and each individually as a "Jurisdiction"), the City and the Jurisdictions
being located in Los Angeles County, State of California.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, this MOU is authorized pursuant to Section 23005 of the
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, this MOU is authorized by the Los Angeles City Council and the
Mayor of Los Angeles (refer to Council File 09-0648-S5 dated May 22, 2009) and the
Jurisdiction's respective governing body (i.e. its City Council and Mayor or Board of
Supervisors); and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs'
Bureau of Justice Assistance ("BJA") administers the U.S. Department of Justice,
Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") Program; and
WHEREAS, BJA requires a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between
the Jurisdiction and City prior to allocating JAG funds; and
WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in
paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that
performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party;
and
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this MOU is in
the best interests of both parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the
division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions
under this MOU; and
WHEREAS, the CITY agrees to serve as the applicant/fiscal agent for the JAG
funds allocated to the Jurisdiction and to provide the Jurisdiction with the amount of
JAG funds approved by BJA for use as approved by BJA under the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Recovery Act");
NOW THEREFORE, the Jurisdiction and CITY agree as follows:
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Section 1
The term of this MOU shall commence on March 1, 2009 and end February 28, 2012.
Said term is subject to the provisions herein.
Section 2
Exhibit A to this MOU sets forth the amount of JAG funds allocated to each Jurisdiction
by BJA. Upon the disbursement by BJA to the City of JAG funds allocated to the
Jurisdiction, the CITY agrees to disburse to the Jurisdiction that amount set forth on
Exhibit A as the "Disbursement Amount" for the Jurisdiction. The Disbursement Amount
is the amount of JAG funds allocated to the Jurisdiction by BJA less 10% of such
allocated amount to be retained by the City as compensation to the City for its role as
applicant/fiscal agent of such JAG funds. The Jurisdiction agrees to use the JAG funds
for those projects approved by BJA under the Recovery Act and the JAG program as
set forth in the application for the JAG funds submitted by the City to BJA. Prior to
disbursement of the Disbursement Amount of JAG funds to the Jurisdiction, the
Jurisdiction agrees to enter into a contract with the City setting forth the Jurisdiction's
and the City's assurances and obligations regarding the use of JAG funds, which shall
include without limitation compliance with all applicable laws and reporting requirements
under the Recovery Act in connection with the use of the JAG funds (the "Contract").
Section 3
Nothing in the performance of this MOU shall impose any liability for claims against the
Jurisdiction other then claims for which liability may be imposed by the California Tort
Claims Act, or claims by the State or Federal Government for unallowable expenditure
of the funds provided by this MOU.
Section 4
Nothing in the performance of this MOU shall impose any liability for claims against
CITY other than claims for which liability may be imposed by the California Tort Claims
Act, or claims by the State or Federal Government for unallowable expenditure of the
funds provided by this MOU.
Section 5
Funding for all periods of this MOU is subject to the continuing availability of Federal
funds for this program. The MOU may be terminated immediately upon written notice to
the Jurisdiction of a loss or reduction of Federal grant funds. Any change in the terms of
this MOU, including any increase or decrease in the amount of JAG funds awarded,
shall be incorporated into this MOU by a written amendment properly executed and
signed by the person authorized to bind the parties.
Section 6
Upon the disbursement of funds to the Jurisdiction, the Jurisdiction shall provide
performance reports on a quarterly basis demonstrating progress in achieving desired
goals and outcomes in a form and manner as required under the JAG program and the
Recovery Act. Such reporting requirements shall also be set forth in the Contract,
which shall also provide dates on which these reports shall be submitted to the CITY.
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Section 7
Each of the parties to this MOU is a public entity. In contemplation of the provisions of
Section 895.2 of the Government Code of the State of California imposing certain tort
liability jointly upon public entities, solely by reason of such entities being parties to an
MOU as defined by Section 895 of said Code, the parties hereto, as between
themselves, pursuant to the authorization contained in Section 895.4 and 895.6 of said
Code, will each assume the full liability imposed upon it or upon any of its officers,
agents, or employees by law, for injury caused by a negligent or wrongful act or
omission occurring in the performance of this MOU, to the same extent that such liability
would be imposed in the absence of Section 895.2 of said Code. To achieve the above
stated purpose, each party indemnifies and holds harmless the other party solely by
virtue of said Section 895.2. The provision of Section 2778 of the California Civil Code is
made a part hereto as if fully set forth herein. The Jurisdiction certifies that it has
adequate self insured retention of funds to meet any obligation arising from this MOU.
CITY also certifies that it has adequate self-insured retention of funds to meet any
obligation arising from this MOU.
Each party to this MOU will be responsible for its own actions in providing services
under this MOU and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the
furnishing of the services by the other party.
Section 8
The parties to this MOU warrant that they will abide by all the Federal, State and other
governmental rules and regulations applicable to the JAG funds and the Recovery Act.
The Jurisdiction shall be liable to the City, as fiscal agent, for any sums spent under the
JAG grant found to be ineligible by the State or Federal government. The Jurisdiction
shall cooperate and assist the City in any audit, or administrative or judicial actions
brought by the State or Federal government concerning the activities funded by this
MOU.
Section 9
The parties to this MOU do not intend for any third party to obtain a right by virtue of this
MOU.
Section 10
By entering into this MOU, the parties do not intend to create any obligations express or
implied other than those set out herein. Further, this MOU shall not create any rights in
any party not a signatory hereto.
Section 11
This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the governing bodies of the parties hereto have
authorized the foregoing Memorandum of Understanding between the Jurisdiction
whose execution is set forth below and the City of Los Angeles to be executed on the
1st day of July 2009.
CITY OF APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(NAME AND Title) (JURISDICTION)
(NAME AND Title)
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Date: Date:
ATTEST: Attach City Seal Below:
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CITY OF LOS L . ELES Attach City Seal Below:
ANTONIO : ARAIG Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF LOS ANGELES ATTEST:
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Council File/CAO Number 09-0648-S5 Date: May 22, 2009
Said MOU is Number edl I 0 of City Contracts
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the governing bodies of the parties hereto have
authorized the foregoing Memorandum of Understanding between the Jurisdiction
whose execution is set forth below and the City of Los Angeles to be executed on the
1st day of July 2009.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVED AS TO FORM:
LARRY CLARK, MAYOR CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CAROL W. LYNCH, CITY ATTORNEY
By: OP 94417 By:
MAYOR CITY ORNEY
Date: Date:
ATTEST: Attach City Seal Below:
CARLA MORREALE, CITY CLERK
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CITY CLERK
Date: b/a/e4
CITY OF LOS ANGELES Attach City Seal Below:
ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA, Mayor
By:
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF LOS ANGELES ATTEST:
CARMEN A. TRUTANICH, City Attorney JUNE LAGMAY, City Clerk
By: By:
Deputy City Attorney Deputy City Clerk
Date: Date:
Council File/CAO Number 09-0648-S5 Date: May 22, 2009
Said MOU is Number of City Contracts
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EXHIBIT A
ALLOCATED 10% DISBURSEMENT
JURISDICTION AMOUNT DEDUCTION AMOUNT
AGOURA HILLS CITY $21,764.22 $2,176.42 $19,587.80
ALHAMBRA CITY $143,455.23 $14,345.52 $129,109.70
ARCADIA CITY $71,330.16 $7,133.02 $64,197.14
ARTESIA CITY $47,500.98 $4,750.10 $42,750.88
AZUSA CITY $93,571.53 $9,357.15 $84,214.38
BALDWIN PARK CITY $152,033.81 $15,203.38 $136,830.43
BELL CITY $79,908.74 $7,990.87 $71,917.87
BELL GARDENS CITY $124,391.48 $12,439.15 $111,952.33
BELLFLOWER CITY $241,157.67 $24,115.77 $217,041.90
BEVERLY HILLS CITY $67,676.39 $6,767.64 $60,908.75
BURBANK CITY $122,644.29 $12,264.43 $110,379.86
CARSON CITY $328,533.33 $32,853.33 $295,680.00
CERRITOS CITY $77,049.88 $7,704.99 $69,344.90
CLAREMONT CITY $37,333.58 $3,733.36 $33,600.23
COMMERCE CITY $65,611.44 $6,561.14 $59,050.29
COMPTON CITY $798,455.93 $79,845.59 $718,610.33
COVINA CITY $95,318.72 $9,531.87 $85,786.85
CUDAHY CITY $61,322.14 $6,132.21 $55,189.93
CULVER CITY $90,553.29 $9,055.33 $81,497.96
DIAMOND BAR CITY $55,284.66 $5,528.47 $49,756.19
DOWNEY CITY $224,794.40 $22,479.44 $202,314.96
DUARTE CITY $45,117.26 $4,511.73 $40,605.53
EL MONTE CITY $321,701.94 $32,170.19 $289,531.74
EL SEGUNDO CITY $16,839.41 $1,683.94 $15,155.47
GARDENA CITY $230,354.75 $23,035.47 $207,319.27
GLENDALE CITY $173,639.66 $17,363.97 $156,275.69
GLENDORA CITY $33,679.82 $3,367.98 $30,311.83
HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY $71,489.54 $7,148.95 $64,340.59
HAWTHORNE CITY $303,114.34 $30,311.43 $272,802.90
HERMOSA BEACH CITY $28,595.62 $2,859.56 $25,736.05
HUNTINGTON PARK CITY $275,472.01 $27,547.20 $247,924.81
INGLEWOOD CITY $499,471.50 $49,947.15 $449,524.35
IRWINDALE CITY $10,643.54 $1,064.35 $9,579.19
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE CITY $11,438.45 $1,143.84 $10,294.60
LA MIRADA CITY $55,284.66 $5,528.47 $49,756.19
_ LA PUENTE CITY $113,430.18 $11,343.02 $102,087.16
LA VERNE CITY $33,202.67 $3,320.27 $29,882.40
LAKEWOOD CITY $196,198.79 $19,619.88 $176,578.91
LANCASTER CITY $599,080.52 $59,908.05 $539,172.47
LAWNDALE CITY $104,374.45 $10,437.45 $93,937.01
LOMITA CITY $50,995.37 $5,099.54 $45,895.83
LONG BEACH CITY $1,627,573.43 $162,757.34 $1,464,816.09
***LOS ANGELES $14,313,589.02 $1,431,358.90 $12,882,230.12
***LOS ANGELES COUNTY $3,579,707.65 $357,970.77 $3,221,736.89
LYNWOOD CITY $332,027.71 $33,202.77 $298,824.94
MALIBU CITY $11,438.45 $1,143.84 $10,294.60
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MANHATTAN BEACH CITY $27,642.33 $2,764.23 $24,878.10
MAYWOOD CITY $75,778.83 $7,577.88 $68,200.95
MONROVIA CITY $64,658.15 $6,465.81 $58,192.33
MONTEBELLO CITY $127,409.72 $12,740.97 $114,668.75
MONTEREY PARK CITY $80,862.03 $8,086.20 $72,775.83
NORWALK CITY $261,650.84 $26,165.08 $235,485.76
PALMDALE CITY $488,351.82 $48,835.18 $439,516.64
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PARAMOUNT CITY $209,384.43 $20,938.44 $188,445.98
PASADENA CITY $342,830.64 $34,283.06 $308,547.57
PICO RIVERA CITY $148,538.42 $14,853.84 $133,684.58
POMONA CITY $591,772.98 $59,177.30 $532,595.68
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY $20,017.03 $2,001.70 $18,015.33
REDONDO BEACH CITY $98,020.20 $9,802.02 $88,218.18
ROSEMEAD CITY $113,906.32 $11,390.63 $102,515.69
SAN DIMAS CITY $39,716.30 $3,971.63 $35,744.67
SAN FERNANDO CITY $58,303.90 $5,830.39 $52,473.51
SAN GABRIEL CITY $98,496.35 $9,849.63 $88,646.71
SANTA CLARITA CITY $174,751.32 $17,475.13 $157,276.19
SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY $68,947.44 $6,894.74 $62,052.70
SANTA MONICA CITY $275,949.15 $27,594.92 $248,354.24
SIGNAL HILL CITY $30,660.57 $3,066.06 $27,594.51
SOUTH EL MONTE CITY $64,498.77 $6,449.88 $58,048.89
SOUTH GATE CITY $255,772.74 $25,577.27 $230,195.46
SOUTH PASADENA CITY $19,063.74 $1,906.37 $17,157.37
TEMPLE CITY $36,698.06 $3,669.81 $33,028.25
TORRANCE CITY $161,565.68 $16,156.57 $145,409.12
VERNON CITY $23,353.04 $2,335.30 $21,017.73
WALNUT CITY $23,353.04 $2,335.30 $21,017.73
WEST COVINA CITY $184,442.58 $18,444.26 $165,998.32
WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY $157,118.01 $15,711.80 $141,406.21
WHITTIER CITY $152,510.96 $15,251.10 $137,259.86
***Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County will pool together their respective
disbursement amounts and allocate from such pool $14,103,967.01 to be used for the
Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System ("LA-RICS"). The
remainder of the $2,000,000 from such pool after the allocation will be split evenly
between them for their respective use as approved under the JAG Grant.
The 10% deduction from all other jurisdictions will be added to the City's total for
Management and Administration of the grant for a total of$1,623,493.50.
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