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The Grantee assures that it will promptly take the necessary actions to effectuate this assurance. In ,
<br /> particular, the Grantee wiil notify the public that complaints pertaining to discrimination in the provision of
<br /> mass transportation-related services or benefits may be filed with U.S. DOT or FTA. Upon request by U.S.
<br /> DOT or FTA, the Grantee assures that it will submit the requisite information pertaining to its compliance wttti
<br /> these requirements. The Grantee assures that it will make such changes in its 49 U.S.C. 5332 and Tit(e VI
<br /> implementing procedures as U.S. DOT or FTA may request.
<br /> G. Assurances of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
<br /> In accordance with U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscriminafion on the Basis .of Nandicap in Programs and
<br /> Activities Recesving ar 8enefiting from Federal �inancial Assistance," 49 CFR 27 (updated May 21, 1996,
<br /> Federal Register p. 25416), which implement the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans
<br /> with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Grantee assures that, as a condition to the approval or extension of any
<br /> federal financial assistance from FTA or U.S. DOT to construct any facility, obtain any rolling stock or other
<br /> equipment, undertake studies, conduct research, or to participate in or obtain any benefit from any program
<br /> administer.ed by FTA or IDOT, no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall be, solely by reason of that
<br /> disability, excluded from,participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any
<br /> program o� activity receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance administered by the FTA or IDOT
<br /> or any entity within U.S. DOT. .
<br /> Specifically, the Grantee assures it will implement any program or operate any facility so assisted in
<br /> compliance with all applicable requirements imposed by U.S. DOT regulations implementing the Rehabifitation
<br /> Act of 1973, as.amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (and any subsequent amendments
<br /> thereto) at 49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38, as well as all applicable regulations and directives issued in
<br /> accerda��e t!?sreto by other.federal deoartments or aoenc'ies.
<br /> H. Procurement Compliance � .
<br /> The Grantee certifies that its procurements and procurement system that involved FTA assistance will comply '
<br /> with all applicable requirements imposed by federal and state laws, executive orders, or regulations and the
<br /> requirements of FTA Circular 4220.1 D, "Third .Party Contracting Requirements," and other implementing
<br /> guidance or manuals FTA may issue. The Grantee certifies that it will include in its contracts financed in '
<br /> whole or in part with FTA assistance all cfauses required by federal and state laws, executive orders, or ,
<br /> regulations, and will ensure that each subrecipient and contractor will also include in its subagreements and
<br /> contracts financed in whole or in part with FTA assistance al1 applicable clauses r2quired by federal laws, '
<br /> executive orders, or regulations. �,
<br /> !. Cerfifications Prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget(SF-4248 and SF-424D) ���
<br /> The Grantee certifies that it: I'
<br /> (1) Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional,managerial, and financial '�,
<br /> capability(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost)to ensure proper ,
<br /> planning, management, and completion of the project desc�ibed in its application. �
<br /> (2) Will give FTA, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, through any '�
<br /> authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents ',
<br /> related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted j
<br /> accounting standards or agency directives. � '
<br /> (3) Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or I
<br /> presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. '
<br /> (4) Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable project time periods following receipt of FTA I
<br /> approval. ��,
<br /> .(5) Wi(t com�ty ruitSi all statutes relating to nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: . I
<br /> (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act,42 U.S.C.2000d,which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, I,
<br /> or national origin; '
<br /> (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended,20 U.S.C. 1681, 1683, and 1685 through ',
<br /> 1687,which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; �
<br /> (c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,29 U.S.C. 794,which prohibits discrimination on ,
<br /> the basis of handicaps; � ',
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