R2017-97 Local Agency Agreement for the Use of Illinois Jobs Now Funds for Land Acquisition Brush College Rd

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Agreement Provisions 1. It is mutually agreed that the PROJECT will be processed, let and constructed in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax standards, policies and procedures. 2. Construction of the PROJECT will utilize domestic steel as required by Section 106.01 of the current edition of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. 3. The LA will certify to the STATE that all necessary right-of-way, temporary and permanent easements, and temporary use permits have been obtained or are not required, prior to the LA advertising for bids for the PROJECT. 4. The PROJECT will be let and awarded by the LA upon approval of the plans and specifications by the STATE. 5. The LA agrees to retain jurisdiction and to maintain or cause to be maintained the completed PROJECT in a manner satisfactory to the STATE unless otherwise specified by addendum. 6. Upon approval of the final plans and specifications by the STATE and the LA, the LA agrees to accept bids and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder after receipt of a satisfactory bid and concurrence in the award has been received from the STATE. If necessary the LA agrees to provide, or cause to be provided, all of the initial funding necessary to complete the project subject to reimbursement by the STATE. 7. The LA shall maintain, for a minimum of 3 years after the completion of the project, adequate books, records, and supporting documents to verify the amounts, recipients and uses of all disbursements of funds passing in conjunction with this Agreement. All books, records, and supporting documents related to the project shall be available for review and audit by the Auditor General and the Department. The LA agrees to cooperate fully with any audit conducted by the Auditor General and the Department and to provide full access to all relevant materials. Failure to maintain the books, records and supporting documents required by this section shall establish a presumption in favor of the STATE for the recovery of any funds paid by the STATE under the contract of which adequate books, records, and supporting documentation are not available to support their purported disbursement. 8. To complete this phase of the project within three years from the date this agreement is approved by the STATE if this portion of the project described in the Project Description does not exceed $1,000,000 (five years if the project costs exceed $1,000,000). 9. Upon completion of this phase of the project, the LA will submit to the STATE a complete and detailed final invoice with all applicable supporting documentation of all incurred costs, less previous payments, no later than one year from the date of completion of this phase of the project. If a final invoice is not received within one year of completion of this phase of the project, the most recent invoice may be considered the final invoice and the obligation of funds closed. 10. Obligations of the STATE shall cease immediately without penalty or further payment being required if, in any fiscal year, the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate or otherwise make available funds for the work contemplated herein. 11. All projects for the construction of fixed works which are financed in whole or in part with funds provided by this Agreement shall be subject to the Prevailing Wage Act(820 ILCS 130/0.01 et sea.) unless the provisions of that Act exempt its application. 12. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. Local Agency Section Citv of Decatur I 17-00933-00-LA Printed 8/2/2017 Page 2 of 3 BLR 05323(Rev.09/03/15)