R2001-114 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION

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I. CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES REQUIRED OF EACH GRANTEE A. Authority of Grantee and lts Representative The authorized representative of the Grantee and legal counsei wtio sign these certifications, assurances, and � agreements attest that both the Grantee and.its authorized representative have adequate authority under state and local law and tfie by-laws or internal rules of the Grantee organization to: (1) Execute and file the applications for federal assistance on behalf of the Grantee, (2) Execute and file fhe required certifications, assurances, and agreements on behalf of the Grantee binding . the Grantee, and � (3) Execute grant and cooperative agreements with FTA or IDOT on behalf of the Grantee. B. Standard Assurances The Grantee assures that it will comply with all applicable state & federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, FTA circulars, and other federal administrative requirements in carrying out any grant or cooperative agreement awarcied by FTA. The Grantee acknowledges that it is undsr a continuing obligation to comply with the terms ac�d conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement issued for its approved Project with IDOT or FTA. The Grantee understands that federal laws, regulations, policies, and administrative practices might be modified from time to time and affect.the implementation of the Project. The Grantee agrees that the most recent state & federal requirements will apply to �the Project, unfess IDOT or FTA issues a written � determination otherwise. C. Debarment Suspension and Other Responsibility Maiters Primary Covered Transactions In accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. GOT} regulations on Governm�nt �v;de Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) at 49 CFR 29.510, the Grantee ce�tifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: • (1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for Debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily . excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; � (2} Have nat within a ►t�rze-y�ar period precedi�g this Agresment besn convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a pubfic(federal, state, or local)transaction or contract under a public trar,sactiUn; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally charged or by civil action by a governmental entity (federal, state or local)with commission of any of the offenses listed in paragraph (2) of this certifcation; and, . � (4) Have not within a three year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local)terminated for cause or default. The Grantee certifies that if it becomes aware of any tater information that contradicts the statements in . paragraphs (1) through (4) above, it will promptly inform IDOT. Should the Grantee be unable to certify to statements set forth in paragraphs_ (1) through (4) above, it sha(1 so acknowledge with its signature and provide a written explanation to IDOT. ' D. Drug-Free Wo�kplace Certifrcation � In accordance with Illinois and U.S. DOT regulations on Drug-Free Workplace Req��rements (Grants) at 30 ILCS 580/1 et seq. and 49 CFR 29.630,the Grantes certifies tfiat at witt�evide a arug-free workplace by: (1) Publishing a statement notifying employ.ees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispehsing, possession, or�us.e of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against ernployees for violation of such prohibition; (2) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: (a) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; . . (b) the Grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; , REV:1/8/99 2