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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-142 - Grant Assistance Agreement with Marc Solid Waste Management DistrictBILL N0.2007-142 ORDINANCE N0.2007-142 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH MARL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the MARC Solid Waste Management District is anot-for-profit organization that encourages development of local and regional waste reduction, reuse and recycling programs. WHEREAS, the City of Riverside, Missouri (the "City") has received a grant from the MARC Solid Waste Management District to implement the Bring Your Own Bag Program in 2008 to reduce the use of plastic bags in Riverside. WHEREAS, the City and the MARC Solid Waste Management District have negotiated and reached an agreement (the "Agreement") concerning the provision of grant funds and the required 20% match by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri, as follows: Section 1. The City of Riverside shall enter into the Agreement, to be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with MARC Solid Waste Management District, whereby the City will execute the Bring Your Own Bag project as specified in the Agreement and provide a 20% match of $1,097, and as consideration for such Services, the MARC Solid Waste Management District shall award the City $4,225 as described in the agreement. Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the Agreement, execution of such document being conclusive proof of such approval. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Administrator are each authorized and directed to perform all acts and execute any other documents necessary or desirable to effectuate the intent of this Ordinance. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Passed this /~~ day of December, 2007. Mayor Kathleen L Rose A ES . Ci Clerk ~.~ ~ , ,. 1 ~X N. ~ MARC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT GRANT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (GAA) - FY 2008 Grant#E2008004 The MARC Solid Waste Management District (hereafter referred to as the district) hereby agrees to grant up to $4,225 to the City of Riverside, (hereafter referred to as the Grantee) to implement the project titled Bring Your Own Bag. The Grantee agrees that it will administer this agreement in accordance with: a) Grantee Application dated, 10/15/07, as negotiated. b) Grantee Budget Plan, Work Plan and Time Line (GAA Attachment 1) c) MARC SWMD Special Terms and Conditions d) MDNR General Terms and Conditions (GAA Attachment 2). (MONK Attachment A -OMB Circular A-87 not included; copies available upon request.) e) Funding Acknowledgement (GAA Attachment 3) 1. Grant Recipient City of Riverside 2950 NW Vivion Road Riverside, MO 64150 2. Budget Period January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2008 The Grantee agrees to complete the activities described above on the dates specified. All activities will be completed by the end of the grant period. 3. Grantee Project Manager Meredith Hauck Tel: 816-741-3993 E-mail: mhauck@riversidemo.com 4. Project Title and Description: Bring Yout Own Bag -Funds will be used to support the city's public awareness program aimed at reducing plastic bag use. Bring Your Own Bag will combine public education components with distribution of a vinyl reusable bag at various public events and venues. 5. Project Funding Amount Percent District Award $4,225 80 Grantee Match $1,097 20 Total Project Cost $5,321. 100 6. Special Terms and Conditions 6A. Security Interest The Grantee agrees that any equipment [building/site improvements] purchased pursuant to this agreement shall be used for the performance of services under this agreement during the term of this agreement and four (4) years [Nine (9) for buildings/site improvements] thereafter. A security interest agreement between the district and the grantee will be executed. The grantee shall annually submit a report as provided by the district certifying that the intended use of the equipment, buildings, and/or site improvements are for project activities. Proof of insurance and tonna8es diverted shall be reported annually. The grantee will pay all applicable filing and termination fees associated with UCC filings, certificate of title or a deed of trust. The security interest of the district shall decrease at a rate of 20% of the provided funding per year for equipment and at a decreased rate of 10% of the provided funding per year for buildings and site improvements. m -v MARC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT GRANT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (GAA) - FY 2008 Grant#E2008004 The MARC Solid Waste Management District (hereafter referred to as the district) hereby agrees to grant up to $4,225 to the City of Riverside, (hereafter referred to as the Grantee) to implement the project titled Bring Your Own Bag. The Grantee agrees that it will administer this agreement in accordance with: a) Grantee Application dated, 10/15/07, as negotiated. b) Grantee Budget Plan, Work Plan and Time Line (GAA Attachment 1) c) MARC SWMD Special Terms and Conditions d) MDNR General Terms and Conditions (GAA Attachment 2). (MONK Attachment A -OMB Circular A-87 not included; copies available upon request.) e) Funding Acknowledgement (GAA Attachment 3) 1. Grant Recipient City of Riverside 2950 NW Vivion Road Riverside, MO 64150 2. Budget Period January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2008 The Grantee agrees to complete the activities described above on the dates specified. All activities will be completed by the end of the grant period. 3. Grantee Project Manager Meredith Hauck Tel: 816-741-3993 E-mail: mhauck@riversidemo.com 4. Project Title and Description: Bring Your Own Bag -Funds will be used to support the city's public awareness program aimed at reducing plastic bag use. Bring Your Own Bag will combine public education components with distribution of a vinyl reusable bag at various public events and venues. 5. Project Funding Amount Percent District Award $4,225 80 Grantee Match $1,097 20 Total Project Cost $5,321 100 6. Special Terms and Conditions 6A. Security Interest The Grantee agrees that any equipment [building/site improvements] purchased pursuant to this agreement shall be used for the performance of services under this agreement during the term of this agreement and four (4) years [Nine (9) for buildings/site improvements] thereafter. A security interest agreement between the district and the grantee will be executed. The grantee shall annually submit a report as provided by the district certifying that the intended use of the equipment, buildings, and/or site improvements aze for project activities. Proof of insurance and tonnages diverted shall be reported annually. The grantee will pay all applicable filing and termination fees associated with UCC filings, certificate of title or a deed of tmst. The security interest of the district shall decrease at a rate of 20% of the provided funding per year for equipment and at a decreased rate of 10% of the provided funding per year for buildings and site improvements. 11' ~i ~ Riverside, Mo. Pg. 3 . . 3.1 Existing Problem In the United States alone, more than 380 billion plastic bags are used each year according to Advertising Age -that's between 300 and 500 bags per person. Although more stares aze switching to recyclable plastic bags, the WorldWatch Institute estimates that more than 100 billion bags aze still thrown out before being reused or recycled. The result is a staggering amount of bags entering the waste stream and negatively affecting the environment, animals and marine life. While paper bags are a slightly better alternative and more likely to be recycled, reusable bags leave the smallest footprint on the envirorunent. 3.2 Project Description The effects of plastic bags on the environment recently came to the forefront as part of the society-wide focus on the environment, spurred in part by the media's attention to the issue. Reducing plastic bag use, in particular, has even become the hip thing to do. Vogue recently featured the issue when contributing editor Sarah Mower wrote, "Say no to plastic bags. Whip out your own brilliant alternative. Make people stare. Break a habit. Set a trend." In an effort to capture the momentum created, educate citizens and make an impact on the environment, the City of Riverside created a public awareness program aimed at reducing plastic bags use. Bring Your Own Bag would combine public education components with distribution of a vinyl reusable bag -The ChicoBag. The ChirnBag was chosen due to convenience - it folds up into a 2" by 3" pouch, durability and the ability to be recycled. The City plans on customizing the ChicoBag with the program name and City and MARC logos. The bag would be handed out at City Events as well as distributed at the MARC Household Hazardous Waste pick-up in Riverside and the Riverside Public Library. A tag will be attached to each bag explaining the benefit of using a reusable bag and the impact plastic bags have on the environment. At each event the bags are distributed, there will also be an educational display explaining the City's efforts to curb plastic bag use. In addition, articles will also be featured on the City Web site and in the City newsletter highlighting citizens who use the bags and providing tips for ways to use the ChicoBag throughout the year. The City's match to grant funds will be provide through in-kind donation of staff time and an appropriation from the City Administrator's budget. n. ,. ~ ,. ~ $iyerside, Mo. Pg. 8 5.0 -Work Plan and Timeline Mon . ~ ~ 3 ~ ~ . 6 ~ ~ v ~a? oordinate with artners and finalize Brie Your Own Ba Plan O ~ der ba s ~ ~~ se the newsletter and Web site to announce grant and provide an - 0 verview; let citizens know where th can t the ba s repaze bags for distribution -create and attach explanatory tag to O ach ba - ate educational materials to la at events ~ 'tribute ba sat Pro'ect Go! Skate Paz ~ . b jT se ba sat the Riverside Easter E Hunt ¢ ubmit la Quarter R ort isiribute bags the Riverside branch of the Mid-Continent Library 0 urin Earth Da Week ewsletter/Web story: Highlight Earth Day and the impact this a ro am has on the environment; advertise ba sat libr i>: ,:.. esented bags to all City employees as a gift during the Riverside 0 m to ee A reciation Dinner ubmit 2^d Quarter Re ort and out bags at Riverside MARC Household Hazazdous Waste Pick- o collect lastic ba sat the event. se ba sin lace of lastic swa ba sat Riverside Golf Tournament ~ a.: ' tribute ba sat Police Athletic Lea a Event ~ [ e Boazd of Aldermen will hand out bags during the Riverside b 'verfest azade - ewsletter/Web story: Get Caught Recycling: Highlight residents who o „. ave been otted usin their ChimBa azound town. ubmit 3~a Quarter R ort ollect plastic bags and distnbute ChicoBags at the Riverside Clean Up _ ,' o t Public Works blic Safe Officers will hand out ba son Halloween ~ 'stribute ba sat the Senior Christmas Dinner ~ " ewsletter/Web story: Remind residents to use their bags during the o `.` olida sho in season ; ubmit 4's Quarter and Final Report _ . 11" Riverside, Mo. Pg. 10 . _ ., 7.0 Project Budget ~¢~ -ull r~tax R~y^4 Y iS+^.' 4lY"t~t ry~~t 3T.rr s +. G F KY .ryy rya .~•3 ~" a ~,y: ~~yy((..jj[[~~ .( 2 ~ ~ .n+ir ;L•~ f1a ~R4{ AR }: A.~(~' B4Y ~ . 2Y i qn ~ y~ sF ~~"~ ~ .~: as°~ ~yi 'a 3k B'•fs~r'vY". ~~. *gu.~s cif .l~ ~f 5 9 ~ } { i: R ki %L l } '8 >e.F 95 t E'3F %S. b$hPSi~ f r s.5.i ~~ ~u;fi dr i. s `^ • ' Employee 1 60 hours ®$15.22 $913.20 $913.20 25 hours -bag prep 10 hours -media 25 hours -events Frin Trainin Other k PROFESSIONAL ` , ~.y~~ yr/~+p ~F1~ v J.S-%~~ .: ~n Consultant Bulk Mailin Printin Subcontractors Other ii ~~ .:Y. Com ter Hardware Machine Vehicles Co ter 325 b/w; 25 rnlor $41.25 $41.25 Other ;SUPPLIES ° 4 . , .,rY '. r,E~ f>, „ £ ref.,:: x , _ ..:,: .s .::. . Com ter Software Pa 325 sheets cardstock $21.44 $21.44 Misc. Strip la Boazd $21.00 $21.00 Other 1300 ChicoBa s $4,225.00 $100.00 $4,37-5•~ .., .,. ~ u...~f~zr apst ar ~ ,~~ ;~ y .. ,~RAVEI, N. i. Milea Lod Meals Other .~~.~~y~ry y~y( k~±~~Y!~.:. f h !F:' t~ r .:at -J N. Sit N4A . :v'F ~ $[:~.:{.IS nl~T;" .beat ~rl.~~b; 1.. ~ FC Rent Utilities Phone Misc. TOTAL BUDGET $4,225.00 $142.44 $954.45 5,321.89 PERCENTAGE OF 79.4% 2.7% 17.9% 100% TOTAL E. ,.. MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Solid Waste Management Program ~ - General Terms and Conditions Attachment 2 Administrative Requirements These general terms and conditions highlight requirements which are especially pertinent to solid waste managemen4 district grant awards made by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) to Missouri's Solid Waste Management Districts (districts). These general terms and conditions do not set out all of the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations, nor do they represent an exhaustive list of all requirements applicable to this award. A certain number of these requirements are emphasized here because they are frequently invoked and their violation is of serious concern. Definitions of terminology used within these general terms and conditions are set forth in .Section III of this document. These general terms and conditions apply to district grant applications approved and signed by the district's executive board for use of Solid Waste Management Funds (SWMP). In addition to these terms and conditions, the district and district subgrantee must comply with all governing requirements of the district's subgrant award. A. Use and Award of Solid Waste Management Funds 1. All district funds shall be used for implementation of a solid waste management plan, district operations, solid waste management, waste reduction, recycling and related services as approved by the district executive board and the SWMP. 2. District grant or subgrant funds shall be awarded by the district for projects contained within the district's approved solid waste management plan. These funds will be used for solid waste management projects as approved by the SWMP. However, no district grant or subgrant funds will be made available for incineration without energy recovery. 3. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050 Solid Waste Management Fund (SWMP) -District Grants: A district may elect to use more than one fiscal year's allocation of funds to finance a project. Prior to the SWMP encumbering funds for this project, the district shall submit a request to the SWMP for approval that provides justification and financial supporting documentation. Following the SWMP's approval, the district may request that these funds be transmitted to the district. All interest income earned by the district shall be obligated to this project until the total amount needed is reached. 4. District grant or subgrant funds shall not be awarded for a project whose applicant is directly involved in the evaluation and ranking of that particular project. 5. District grant or subgrant funds shall not be awarded for a project that displaces existing resource recovery services, unless the proposed project demonstrates how it will result in improvement or expansion of services. 6. District grant or subgrant funds shall not be awarded for a project that collects solid waste for disposal on a continuous basis. 7. Any funds awarded and disbursed to a district, which are not expended or encumbered, for the purpose for which the funds were,awarded, will be repaid by the district to the SWMP for deposit into the SWMP. 8. District grant or subgrant funds may be withheld or may be required to be repaid if the district has an unresolved audit with significant findings or questioned costs. 9. Expires on the effective date of the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: Any district grant funds made available to a district but not awarded or expended within twenty-four (24) months of the state fiscal year in which it was allocated due to insufficient or inadequate projects, as determined by the district's executive board or SWMP may be reallocated pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Law. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: Any district funds allocated to a district but not requested by the district following the procedures outlined in 10 CSR 80-9.050, Solid Waste Management Fund (SWMP) -District Grants within twenty-four (24) months of the end of the state fiscal year in which the funds were allocated may be Final version 10/23107 ~ il' documented in executive board meeting minutes. c. Any extension of the project or budget periods beyond two (2) years and six (li) months must have the prior approval of the executive board and the SWMP. C. Method of Payment 1. The district must be in compliance with all reporting requirements to receive disbursements. 2. Payments from SWMP to District. Plan Implementation Projects. Funds allocated to the district are disbursable to the district by the SWMP for all allowable and eligible approved expenses for performing the agreed upon scope of services identified in the approved application, required attachments, and supporting documentation, if applicable. In order to receive funds, the district shall submit original invoices for payment to the SWMP as agreed upon per the Attachment 1 of the approved and fully executed FAA. No disbursements will be made for district plan implementation expenditures incurred before the SWMP approval date or after the- closing budget date. Budget closing dates can. be extended when prior approval has been granted by the SWMP. (Note: Effective with t'he amended 10 CSR 80-9.050, some eligible costs definitions are modified and should be reviewed by the district at that time to ensure appropriate use of funds.) (Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050) District Operations. Funds allocated to the district are disbursable to the district by the SWMP for all allowable and eligible approved expenses for performing the agreed upon scope of services identified in the approved application, required attachments, and supporting documentation, if applicable. In order to receive funds, the district shall submit original invoices for payment to the SWMP as agreed upon per the Attachment 1 of the approved and fully executed FAA. For districts electing to enter into FAA's for district operations, no disbursements will be made for such expenditures incurred before the SWMP approval date or after the closing budget date. Budget closing dates can be extended when prior approval has been granted by the SWMP. (Note: Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050, some eligible costs definitions are modified and should be reviewed by the district at that time to ensure appropriate use of funds.) District subgrantee Projects. Funds are disbursable to the district by the SWMP for all allowable and eligible expenses as specified in the agreed upon scope of services identified in the approved district subgrantee project application(s). In order to receive funds, the district shall submit original invoices and a copy of the fully, executed district subgrantee FAAs supporting the amounts requested from the SWMP, as agreed .upon per the Attachment 1 of the SWMP's Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA). No disbursements will be made for district subgrantee project expenditures incurred before the SWMP approval date or after the district subgrantee project closing date. Project closing dates can be extended when prior approval has been granted by the district's executive board and SWMP as provided for in section B., above. Invoices submitted by districts to the SWMP must: i. provide the project name, identification number, and the amount of allocation funds requested for disbursement for. each project; ii. include the award amount set forth in the FAA fully executed by the district or district's subgrantee; and iii. include as attachments, copies of fully executed FAAs for each project for which the district is requesting funds. All disbursement requests must have the following signed certification by the authorized district official: I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the data above are correct and that all outlays were made or will be made in accordance with the subgrant and that payment is due and has not been previously requested. No disbursements will be made for costs incurred before or after the project's approved budget period or for costs incurred prior to the approval of the project by SWMP. Final version 10!23/07 3 lf` expenditures. i. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: For reimbursements or disbursements the executive board may release the 15% retainage prior to completion of the subgrantee project with prior approval of the executive board and the SWMP. D. Withholding of District Funds The SWMP may withhold or reduce district grant awards until the district is in compliance with the following: a. Solid Waste Management Law and regulations; b. Planning requirements pursuant to section 260.325, RSMo; c. All general and special terms and conditions of the district's FAA; d. Audit requirements; e. Significant audit findings and questioned costs resolution plans; and f. All reporting requirements and plan revisions detailed in 10 CSR 80-9.050. 2. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: The SWMP may immediately withhold funds for significant audit findings. For other issues, the SWMP shall provide written notice of noncompliance prior to the withholding of funds; and such notice shall allow a minimum of thirty (30) days for the district to submit the documentation or conduct other tasks as indicated in the SWMP's notice. 3. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: For receipt of reports, the SWMP shall use the postmark date as the date required performance and other reports are submitted by the district. If no postmark date is available, the SWMP shall use the date the SWMP receives the report. a. If a district fails to submit to the SWMP a complete quarterly report, annual report, or plan revision (i.e., assessment inventory) by the due date indicated in the MDNR's notice of noncompliance, the SWMP shall withhold and reallocate funds equal to one percent (1%) of the district's most recent quarterly allocation for each day past the notice due date. b. Extensions from the required due dates are allowed if the following provisions have been met: i. The district has requested an extension prior to the notice due date and the SWMP has granted an extension; and ii. The district has submitted a complete report by the date indicated in the SWMP approved extension. 4. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: For questioned costs that the SWMP determines to be inappropriate or unnecessary, the district shall repay the SWMP or the SWMP shall withhold from the district's allocation the amount of the cost, following the SWMP's written request. 5. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: For funds withheld from a district or repaid by a district, the SWMP shall reallocate these funds to all districts that, at the time of the reallocation, are in compliance with all requirements and have addressed all deficiencies identified in a district's audit to the satisfaction of the SWMP. The reallocation shall be made to districts in accordance with the allocation criteria pursuant to section 260.335, RSMo. E. Retention and Custodial Requirements For Records The district or district subgrantee shall retain financial records, supporting documents, and other records pertinent to the subgrant for a period of three years starting from the date of submission of the final financial status report. Final version 10!23!07 cJ 1~ • CSR 80-9.050. 2. Interest income earned from grant monies may be used to fund costs as long as those costs are reimbursable under the provisions established in 10 CSR 80-9.050 and directly benefit the district subgrant program and are budgeted and spent as part of a subgrant approved by the SWMP. 3. The expenditure of interest income, like other grant expenditures, must be reported to the SWMP quarterly on forms provided by the SWMP. H. Match or Cost Share Funding At this time, the SWMP does not require districts to match state funds allocated pursuant to 260.335, RSMo. The district may elect to require a matching share from their district subgrantees. The matching share will usually be prescribed as a minimum percentage. In-kind (noncash) contributions are allowable project costs when the in-kind contributions directly benefit and are specifically identifiable to the project or program. Any in-kind match must be assigned a fair market value stated in dollars and the rationale used to calculate the value must be provided. Neither costs nor the values of third party in-kind contributions count towards satisfying a cost sharing or matching requirement of a subgrant agreement if such costs have been or will be counted towards satisfying a cost sharing or matching requirement of another SWMF subgrantee agreement, a SWMF procurement contract, or any other award of SWMF funds. MDNR funds from another MDNR grant or subgrant shall not count towards satisfying a cost sharing or matching requirement of a district subgrant agreement. Any match funds are considered state funds and may only be used for purposes allowed by 10 CSR 80-9.050. I. Financial Management Systems The financial management systems of districts and district subgrantees must be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and meet the following standards: Financial Reporting. Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of financial results of financially assisted activities must be made in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the subgrant; 2. Accounting Records. Maintain records which adequately identify the source and application of funds provided for financially assisted activities. These records must contain information pertaining to subgrant awards and authorizations, restrictions on use of funds, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, liabilities, outlays or expenditures, and income, permit preparation of reports required by the SWMP, permit the tracing of funds to a Level of expenditures adequate to establish that such funds have not been used in violation of the restrictions and prohibitions of applicable statutes; 3. Internal Control. Effective control and accountability must be maintained for all district and district subgrantee cash, real and personal property, and other assets. subgrantees must adequately safeguard all such property and must assure that it is used solely for authorized purposes; 4. Budget Control. Actual expenditures or outlays must be compared with budgeted amounts for each subgrant; 5. Allowable Costs. Allowability of costs shall be determined in conformance with the Solid Waste Management Law and the implementing rules as well as cost principles contained in Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-87 for state and local governments (Attachment A), and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-122 (Attachment B) for nonprofit organizations. State agency program rules and regulations, and the subgrant scope of work will be followed iri determining the reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of costs. The district and its' executive board are responsible for ensuring proper use of the SWMF. Districts will repay the amount of any improperly expended funds to the SWMP. 6. Eligible and Ineligible Costs. Eligible and ineligible costs may vary depending on the services, materials, and activities being performed. The district shall refer to 10 CSR 80-9.050(2)(D) for specifics for district fund use. Items not listed in 10 CSR 80-9.050(2)(D) or in sections (3)(A) District Operations, Eligible Final version 10/23/07 7 n° c. Project Financial Summary. For each grant (district operations, plan implementation and district subgrantee project) the district shall provide: i. The original award amount taken from the accrued allocation held by the SWMP; ii. Any district carryover used to fund a project or district operations; iii. Any accrued interest income used to fund a project or district operations; iv. Total grant award for that project or district operation. (The total J.2.c.i, J.2.c.ii, and J.2.c.iii); v. Cumulative amount of district disbursement of funds to each district subgrantee or to the district during that reporting period; vi. Balance of that district subgrant project or district operations during that reporting period; vii. Any carryover funding held by the district that has not been obligated for projects or district operations; and viii. Any accrued interest income held by the district that has not been obligated for projects or district operations. 3. Final Project Reports. The district shall submit to the SWMP a final report for each plan implementation or district subgrantee project that shall contain the same information as described for project status in J.2.a. as well as a comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established and a description of how goals were met, not met, or were exceeded. Final Project Reports shall be provided along with the next quarterly report submitted by the district (i.e., thirty (30) days after the end of the next state fiscal year quarter.). 4. Assessment Inventory: Pursuant to section 260.325, RSMo, the board shall review the district's solid waste management plan at least every twenty-four (24) months for the purpose of evaluating the district's progress in meeting the requirements and goals of the plan, and shall submit plan revisions to the department and executive board or council. At a minimum, the executive board shall submit plan revisions by April 1 of each odd numbered year that include, but are not limited to: a. An inventory of solid waste services in the planning area on forms provided by the SWMP. Service information shall include: i. the solid waste collection services available to residential and commercial customers; ii. the recycling services available to residential and commercial customers; iii. the services available for management of items banned from Missouri landfills, pursuant to section 260.250, RSMo; and iv. the services available for management of household hazardous wastes. b. Pursuant to section 260.320.3, RSMo, a list of advisory boards, members of each and documentation of meetings; and c. A description of illegal dumping identification, public education, and household hazardous waste activities and programs established by the executive board, pursuant to section 260.320.3, RSMo. 5. Financial Audit Requirements: a. The executive board shall have their records audited by a certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants pursuant to section 260.325, RSMo. Districts receiving two hundred thousand dollars or more of financial assistance shall have annual independent financial audits and districts receiving less than two hundred thousand dollars of financial assistance shall have independent audits at least once every two (2) years. Expires on the effective-date of the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: Districts shall arrange to have the audit conducted and submit fo the SWMP a complete audit report prepared by the certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants within one hundred twenty (120) days of the end of the period covered by the audit. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: The new due date for audit reports will be within one hundred eighty (180) days of the close of the district's fiscal year. b. Expires on the effective date of the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: The district executive board shall address all deficiencies identified in a district's audit to the satisfaction of the department. Districts failing fo adequately address deficiencies identified in the audit may not be eligible to receive any further funding and maybe required to repay any and all disbursements of funds. Final version 10/23/07 9 tl' district's allocation the amount of the cost. 6. Effective with the amended 10 CSR 80-9.050: The SWMP may withhold or reduce district grant awards until the district is in compliance with the audit requirements and has resolved significant audit findings and questioned costs. L. Budget and Scope of Work Revisions The district and district subgrantees are permitted to rebudget within the approved direct cost budget to meet unanticipated requirements. However, the district and district subgrantees must request approval in writing to revise budgets and scopes of work under the following conditions: 1. For non-construction projects, the district and district subgrantees shall obtain the prior approval of the SWMP, unless waived in writing by the SWMP, for cumulative transfers among direct cost categories,,or, if applicable, among separately budgeted programs, projects, functions, or activities when the accumulative amounts of such transfers exceed or are expected to exceed 10% of the current total approved budget which includes current year grant award amount, carryover amount, and interest income amount, whenever the SWMP's share exceeds $100,000. 2. For construction and non-construction projects, the district and district subgrantees shall obtain prior written approval from the SWMP for any budget revision which would result in the need for additional SWMF monies. 3. For combined non-construction and construction projects, the district and district subgrantee must obtain prior written approval from the SWMP before making any fund or budget transfer from anon-construction project to a construction project or vice versa. 4. The district or district subgrantee under non-construction projects must obtain prior written approval from the SWMP whenever contracting out, subgranting, or otherwise obtaining a third party to perform activities, which, are central to the purpose of the award. 5. Changes to the scope of services described in the application and FAA must receive prior approval from the district or SWMP, as applicable. Approved changes in the scope of work or budget shall be incorporated by written amendment to the FAA with copies immediately provided to SWMP upon the obtaining of the district and district subgrantee's official signatures. 6. To extend the subgrant past the original completion date, see section B., above. M. Equipment Equipment is defined in Section III below. The district and district subgrantee agree that any equipment purchased pursuant to this agreement shall be used for the performance of services under the FAA during the term of the FAA. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this agreement, the equipment shall not be removed from the State of Missouri without the written approval of the SWMP. The following standards shall govern the utilization and disposition of equipment acquired with district or district subgrant funds: 1. Title to equipment acquired under a grant or subgrant will vest with either the district or district subgrantee upon acquisition. a. Equipment shall be used by the district or district subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by SWMF. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by the SWMP or MDNR. b. The district or district subgrantee shall not transfer, sell, or pledge any assets including equipment purchased using SWMF monies during the term of the grant and for 3 years thereafter without first obtaining the prior written consent of the SWMP. Final version 10/23/07 11 11'1 a. The district hereby grants to the SWMP, its successors and assigns a security interest in ail .. equipment purchased by the district for $5,000 or more, in whole or in part, with SWMF monies. i. The district hereby agrees to apply the funding provided for equipment to the purchase of the equipment specified in the FAA as negotiated with the SWMP. ii.. The security interest in equipment owned by the district shall be equivalent to the amount of funding provided by SWMP for the purchase of the equipment. Unless the SWMP notifies the district in writing of a material breach of the FAA or any documents incorporated herewith, the security interest of SWMP shall decrease at a rate of 25% of the provided funding per year, beginning on the start date of the project period as set forth in the FAA between the SWMP and the district. iii. The district hereby covenants that it will not transfer, sell, or pledge the SWMP's security interest in the equipment as collateral for any indebtedness without first obtaining the prior written consent of the SWMP. When the security interest is fully depreciated, the SWMP will, on written demand by the district, send the district a termination statement that the SWMP no longer claims a security interest in the financing statement (identified by file number). iv. If the equipment owned by the district is purchased with SWMF monies and is required to be titled through the Missouri Department of Revenue (MDOR), the SWMP must be listed as a lien holder on said title. The district must provide the SWMP a clear title to be held until the security interest (lien) has been fully depreciated. In the case of more than one lien holder, the district must provide the SWMP with documentation that the SWMP is listed as a lien holder on the title. v. If the equipment owned by the district is purchased with SWMF monies and is not required to be titled through the MDOR, the district must provide the SWMP with documentation that the SWMP is listed as a lien holder either on the certificate of title or UCC-1 form, whichever applies. vi. It is the responsibility of the district to obtain the proper forms and meet all requirements regarding the use of such forms. This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of purchase. b. The district subgrantee hereby grants to the district, its successors and assigns a security interest in all equipment purchased by the district subgrantee for $5,000 or more, in whole or in part, with SWMF monies. i. The district subgrantee hereby agrees to apply the funding provided for equipment to the purchase of the equipment specified in the FAA as negotiated with the district. ii. The security interest in equipment owned by the district subgrantee shall be equivalent to the amount of funding provided by the district for the purchase of the equipment. Unless the SWMP or district notifies the district subgrantee in writing of a material breach of the FAA or any documents incorporated herewith, the security interest of the district may decrease at a rate of 25% per year, beginning on the start date of the project period as set forth in the FAA between the district and the district subgrantee. iii. The district subgrantee hereby covenants that it will not transfer, sell, or pledge the district's security interest in the equipment as collateral for any indebtedness without first obtaining the prior written consent of the district. When the security interest is fully depreciated, the district will, on written demand by the district subgrantee, send the district subgrantee a termination statement that the district no loner claims a security interest in the financing statement (identified by file number). iv. If the equipment owned by the district subgrantee is purchased with SWMF monies and is required to be titled through the MDOR, the district must be listed as a lien holder on said title. The district's subgrantee must provide the district a clear title to be held until the security interest (lien) has been fully depreciated. In the case of more than one lien holder, the district's subgrantee must provide the district with documentation that the district is listed as a lien holder on the title. v. If the equipment owned by the district subgrantee is purchased with SWMF monies and is not required to be titled through the MDOR, the district's subgrantee must provide the district with documentation that the district is listed as a lien holder either on the certificate of title or UCC-1 form, whichever applies. vi. It is the responsibility of the district's subgrantee to obtain the proper forms and meet all requirements regarding the use of such forms. This documentation must be obtained within 30 Final version 10/23/07 13 11' the performance of services under this agreement during the term of the FAA, and for three years _ . '. thereafter. Annually a statement must be submitted certifying that the use of sajd buildings or site improvements is for project activities. The district shall provide and use a form for such statement. 2. Buildings or Site Improvements Management. The district's or subgrantee's procedures for managing buildings or site improvements whether acquired in whole or in part with subgrant funds, will, at a minimum, meet the following requirements until disposition takes place: a. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent against loss, damage, or theft of the buildings or site improvements. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be reported to and investigated by local authorities. b. For all buildings or site improvements purchased, in whole or in part, with SWMF, the district or district subgrantee shall procure and maintain insurance covering loss or damage to buildings or site improvements, with a financially sound and reputable insurer in such amounts and covering such risks as are usually carried by similarly situated companies engaged in the same or similar business. 3. Security Interest in Buildings or Site Improvements. a. When buildings or site improvements are acquired with SWMF monies under this agreement, the following conditions apply or equivalent conditions are required to be set by the district and certified as appropriate by the district's legal counsel: b. The district shall grant to the SWMP, its successors, and assigns a security interest or lien in all buildings or site improvements purchased or constructed for $5,000 or more, in whole or in part, with SWMF monies. i. For such buildings or site improvements to be owned by the district, the SWMP must be granted a security interest or lien and be listed as the lien holder. The district shall complete a deed of trust or certificate of title, whichever applies, and return a copy of such document along with the FAA packet to the SWMP. ii. The security interest or lien shall be equivalent to the amount of funding provided by the SWMP. iii. The district hereby covenants that it will not transfer, sell or pledge the SWMP's security interest in the buildings or site improvements as collateral for any indebtedness whatsoever without first obtaining the prior written consent of the SWMP. iv. If the district is granting the security interest to SWMP, the district must provide a copy of the documentation to the SWMP showing that the SWMP is listed as a lien holder either on the certificate of title or the deed of trust. v. Unless the SWMP notifies the district in writing of a material breach of the FAA or any documents incorporated herewith, the security interest of the SW MP shall decrease at a rate of 25% per annum, beginning on the start date of the project period as set forth in tae FAA between the SWMP and the district. vi. When the security interest is fully depreciated, the SWMP will, on written demand by the district, send the district a termination statement that a security interest in the financing statement is no longer claimed. c. The district subgrantee hereby grants to the district, its successors, and assigns a security interest or lien in all buildings or site improvements purchased or constructed by the district subgrantee for $5,000 or more, in whole or in part, with SWMF monies. i. For such buildings or site improvements to be owned by the district subgrantee, the district-must be granted a security interest or lien and be listed as the lien holder. The district subgrantee shall complete a deed of trust or certificate of title, whichever applies, and retum a copy of such document along with the FAA packet to the district. ii. The security interest or lien shall be equivalent to the amount of funding provided by the district. iii. The district subgrantee hereby covenants that it will not transfer, sell or pledge the district's security interest in the buildings or site improvements as collateral for any indebtedness whatsoever without first obtaining the prior written consent of the district. iv. If the district subgrantee is granting the security interest to the district, the district subgrantee Final version 10/23/07 15 n° 3. The SWMP grants to the district or district subgrantee the opportunity to acquire an exclusive license, including the right to sublicense, with a royalty consideration paid to the SWMP. Payment of royalties by the district or district subgrantee to the SWMP will be addressed in a separate royalty agreement. Q. Copyrights 1. Except as otherwise provided in the terms and conditions of this subgrant, the author, the district or district's subgrantee is free to copyright any books, publications, or other copyrightable material developed in the course of this subgrant. 2. The SWMP and district reserve aroyalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, with the approval of the SWMP, the work for government purposes. R. Prior Approval For Publications 1. The district or district's subgrantee shall submit to the SWMP and district two draft copies of each publication and other printed materials which are intended for distribution and are financed, wholly or in part, by SWMF monies. 2. The district or district subgrantee shall not print or distribute any publication until receiving written approval by the SWMP. S. Mandatory Disclosures District and district subgrantees receiving grant funding from the SWMF shall identify the MDNR as a funding source on ali equipment, buildings, site improvements, publications and other printed materials which are intended for distribution. 1. Identification shall include the MDNR's logo with the full "Missouri Department of Natural Resources" name. 2. This requirement applies to publications, news releases, videos, displays, signs, and all other projects from which information may be obtained by reading, watching, hearing, or simply seeing the material. 3. Camera ready copies of the MDNR logo wilt be provided to any district requesting the copies by the SWMP. The districts will provide logos to district subgrantees requesting copies of the logos. 4. For other projects, such as audiocassette tapes and news releases, the SWMP shall be identified audibly by including its full name. Guidelines pertaining to placement of logos along with the "Missouri Department of Natural Resources" name and audible identification of the "Missouri Department of Natural Resources" can be obtained from the SWMP. T. Procurement Standards District or district subgrantees shall use their own procurement procedures provided that procurement conforms to standards set forth in the "Uniform Administrative Requirements For Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments", "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, or Other Non-Profit Organizations, or 34.040, RSMo, State Purchasing and Printing, as applicable. 1. Except as otherwise provided by law, within eighteen months after the effective date of 10 CSR 80-9.050 (anticipated to be October 30, 2007), the executive board shall use a competitive bid process to obtain administrative services, office space rental, and other district operation services, except for employees who are directly employed by the district. Contracts shall not exceed five (5) years in duration. 2. No work or services, paid for wholly or in part with state funds, will be contracted without the written consent of the SWMP. Final version 10/23/07 ~ 7 11 Lobbyists as defined in section 105.470, RSMo, and related costs ar® ineligible for district grant funds. Y. Recycled Paper The district or district subgrantee receiving SWMF are required to use recycled paper consisting of at least 30% post consumer waste for all reports and materials which are prepared as part of this grant award and delivered to the SWMP or otherwise distributed as part of this subgrant. 1. If paper containing 30% post consumer material is not reasonably available, does not meet reasonable performance requirements, or is available at an unreasonable price, then the district or district subgrantee shall use paper containing no less than 20% post consumer material. The chasing arrows symbol representing the recycled content of the paper will be clearly displayed on at least one page of any materials provided to any and all parties other than the SWMP. 3. This requirement applies even if the cost of recycled paper is higher than that of virgin paper. Z. Contracting with Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business Enterprise, and Labor Surplus Area Firms In order for the SWMP to meet the provisions of Executive Order 05-30, it is desired the district and district subgrantees secure participation of certified MBEs and WBEs in providing the products and/or services obtained with district grant funds. The targets of participation recommended by the State of Missouri are 10% MBE and 5% WBE of the total dollar value of the products and/or services obtained. The district or district subgrantee agrees to take all necessary affirmative steps required to assure that small and minority firms, women's business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible as sources when procuring supplies, equipment, construction and services related to the subgrant. The district or district subgrantee agrees to include information about these requirements in solicitation documents. Affirmative steps shall include: Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists; 2. Ensuring that small and minority and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources; 3. Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority and women's business enterprises; 4. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of work will permit participation by small and minority and women's business enterprises; 5. Using the services of the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce; and 6. Requiring any prime contractor or other subgrantee, if subgrants are to be allowed, to take the affirmative steps in subparagraphs a. through e. of this section. AA. subgrants The district is responsible for the day-to-day operations of subgrant supported activities. The district must monitor subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with applicable state requirements and that performance goals are being achieved. subgrant monitoring must cover each program, function, or activity. AB. Later Disallowances and Adjustments The closeout of a subgrant does not affect: 1. The SWMP's right to disallow costs and recover funds on the basis of a later audit or other review. Final version 10/23/07 ~ 9 n° 2. This agreement is not transferable to any person or entity. AE. Enforcement: Remedies for Noncompliance If a district or district subgrantee falsifies any award document, fails to maintain records or submit reports, refuses the SWMP access to records, fails to meet the SWMP's performance standards, or materially fails to comply with any term of a grant, award, or subgrant, then the SWMP may take one or more of the following actions, as appropriate: 1. Suspend or terminate, in whole or part, the award or grant of current dr future funds; 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance; 3. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending subgrantee's correction of the deficiency; 4. Withhold further awards from the district or district subgrantee; 5. Compel the repayment of funds provided to the district or district subgrantee pursuant to the award or grant; 6. Order the district or district subgrantee not to transfer ownership of assets purchased with district grant funds without prior SWMP approval; or 7. Pursue any other remedies that may be legally available, including cost recovery, breach of contract, and suspension or debarment with respect to the district, the district subgrantee, or both. AF. District's and District Subgrantee's Signature In consideration for the ability to utilize SWMF monies, the district's and district subgrantee's signature on the application, FAA, and other award documents signify the district or district subgrantee's agreement to all of the terms and conditions of the award which include the FAA and the documents incorporated therein, including these general terms and conditions. II. Statutory Requirements The district and district subgrantees must comply with all federal, state and local laws relating to environmental compliance, employment, nondiscrimination, construction, research, and other activities associated with grants from the MDNR including, but not limited to those referenced in Sections A through K below. Failure to abide by these laws, or their implementing regulations, may trigger the remedies for noncompliance set forth in Section I.AE. above. For a copy of state and federal laws that typically apply to grants from the SWMP, contact the SWMP Resource Planning Section. Any district or district subgrantee, in connection with its application for financial assistance, shall certify that the district or district subgrantee, its board of directors and principals are in compliance with the specific federal and state employment and nondiscrimination laws set out below. Further, the district and district subgrantee shall report to the SWMP any instance in which the district or district subgrantee or any member of its board of directors or principals is determined by any administrative agency or by any court in connection with any judicial proceeding to be in noncompliance with any of the specific federal or state laws set forth below. Such report shall be submitted within ten (10) working days following such determination. Failure to comply with the reporting requirement may be grounds for termination of this grant or subgrant or suspension or debarment of the subgrantee. A. Laws and regulations related to nondiscrimination and employment: 1. Chapter 213 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, and disability; 2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; Final version 10/23/07 21 lr 12. Chapters 260 and-319, RSMo including the Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Law, and the Missouri Solid Waste Management Law including laws relating to petroleurn storage tanks. - 13. The Missouri Air Conservation Law, Chapter 643.. 14. Chapter 444, RSMo including the Metallic Minerals Waste Management Act, the Land Reclamation Act and the Surface Coal Mining Law. C. Chapter 105, RSMo, as it relates to conflicts of interest and lobbying. D. Chapter 610, RSMo, Governmental Bodies and Records commonly referred to as the Missouri "Sunshine Law". E. The Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-291) relating to potential loss or destruction of significant scientific, historical, or archaeological data irti connection with federally assisted activities. f. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. G. The flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-234) which requires Subgrantees in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. H. The Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-579, as amended prohibiting the maintenance of information about any individual in a manner which would violate the provision of the Act. I. Public Law 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development and related activities supported by this award of assistance. J. The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P. L. 89-544), 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. K. The following additional requirements apply to projects that involve construction: 1. The Davis-Bacon Act as amended, 40 U.S.C. §276a et seq. 2. The Copeland (Anti-Kickback) Act, 18 U.S.C. § 874, 40 U.S.C. § 276c. 3. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 U.S.C. § 327 et seq. 4. Convict labor shall not be used on construction projects unless by convicts who are on work release, parole, or probation 5. The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U. S. C. § 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 6. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 16 U.S.C. § 470 et seq., as amended, relating to the preservation of historic landmarks. III. Definitions As used in these general terms and conditions: A. "Accrued expenditures" mean the charges incurred by the grantee during a given period requiring the provision of funds for: (1) Goods and other tangible property received; (2) Services performed by employees, contractors, subgrantees, subcontractors, and other payees; and (3) Other amounts becoming owed under programs for which no current services or performance is required, such as annuities, insurance claims, and Final version 10/23/07 23 fi .. alternative management structure chosen by a district as provided for in section 260.315.4(2), RSMo. S. "Financial Assistance Agreement or FAA" refers to the agreement entered into by the SW MP and the district or the district and a district subgrantee and includes these general terms and conditions and other incorporated documents. T. "Government' means the federal, state or a local government. U. "Grant' means an award of financial assistance, including cooperative agreements, in the form of money to an eligible grantee. V. "Grantee" means the government or other entity to which a grant is awarded and which is accountable for the use of the funds provided. The grantee is the entire legal entity even if only a particular component of the entity is designated in the grant award document. W. "Interest income" means all interest earned by each district from the holding of revenue generated from the Solid Waste Management Fund. X. "Local government' means a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. Y. "Missouri Department of Natural Resources or MDNR" refers to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources including its agents, successors, or assignees. Z. "Obligations" means the amounts of orders placed, contracts and subgrants awarded, goods and services received, and similar transactions during a given period that will require payment by the grantee during the same or a future period. AA. "Outlays or Expenditures" mean charges made to the project or program. They may be reported on a cash or accrual basis. For reports prepared on a cash basis, outlays are the sum of actual cash disbursement for direct charges for goods and services, the amount of indirect expense incurred, the value of in-kind contributions applied, and the amount of cash advances and payments made to contractors and subgrantees. For reports prepared on an accrued expenditure basis, outlays are the sum of actual cash disbursements, the amount of indirect expense incurred, the value of inkind contributions applied, and the new increase (or decrease) in the amounts owed by the grantee for goods and other property received, for services performed by employees, contractors, subgrantees, subcontractors, and other payees, and other amounts becoming owed under programs fot which no current services or performance are required, such as annuities, insurance claims, and other benefit payments. A6. Program income means gross income received by the grantee or subgrantee directly generated by a grant supported activity, or earned only as a result of the grant agreement during the grant period. Examples of program income include income from fees for services performed, from the use or rental of real or personal property acquired with grant funds, from the sale of commodities or items fabricated under the subgrant, and from payments of principal and interest on loans made with subgrant funds. Program income does no# include items such as interest on grant funds, reba#es, credits, discounts, or refunds and any interest earned on these items. AC."Project' means all approved components of an organized undertaking described in a proposal, including any supporting documents as required by project type. AD. "Share, when referring to the awarding agency's portion of building or site improvements, equipment or supplies" means the same percentage as the awarding agency's portion of the acquiring party's total costs under the grant to which the acquisition costs of the property was charged. Only costs are to be counted--not the value of third-party in-kind contributions. AE. "Solid Waste Management Fund or SWMF" means the fund created in section 260.330, RSMo, to receive the tonnage fee charges submitted by sanitary and demolition landfills for waste disposed of in Missouri and Final version 10123!07 LrJ 11' Q I I Hl~tiMtlV I S Identifying the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the MARC Solid Waste Management District in Grant Projects for Public Distribution Recipients of grant funds from the MARC Solid Waste Management District should identify the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the MARC SW MD as a funding source on all grant projects for public distribution. On most projects, identification should include both logos with the agency name. This applies to publications, news releases, videos, displays and all other projects from which information may be obtained by reading, watching, or simply seeing the material. Camera-ready copies of the logos may be obtained at www.marc.org or by calling Nadja at 816-701-8226. For other projects, such audio cassette tapes and news releases, the department should be identified audibly by including its full name. See the following guidelines for specific directions. MDNR Logo Usaae Logo: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources logo includes the full name of the department and the quadrangular graphic. The name should be placed below or to the right of the graphic. See examples below. Missouri Department of Natural Resources a ~® Missouri Q ""'"' Department of ~ ~ Natural Resources MARC SWMD Logo Usaqe Q Missouri Department of Natural Resources The district should be acknowledged as the Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District or the MARC Solid Waste Management District. Rethink Redo Re•nexr Mid•America Regional Council S41id YYa3te Management t?IStrICt ~. ,.. ~ ..