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The Grantee assures that it will promptly take the necessary actions to effectuate this assurance. In
<br /> particular, the Grantee will 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 with
<br /> these requirements. The Grantee assures that it will make such changes in its 49 U.S.C. 5332 and Title 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 regutations, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs and
<br /> Activities Receiving or Benefiting from Federal Financial 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 /> administered 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 or 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 Rehabilitation
<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 /> accordance thereto by other federal departments or agencies.
<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 clauses 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 all applicable clauses required by federal laws,
<br /> executive orders, or regulations.
<br /> l. Certifications Prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget(SF-4248 and SF-424D)
<br /> The Grantee certifies that it:
<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 described 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 /> �elated to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted
<br /> accounting standards or agency directives.
<br /> (3) Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
<br /> presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain.
<br /> (4) WII initiate and complete the work within the applicable project time periods following receipt of FTA
<br /> approval. �
<br /> (5) Will comply with all statutes relating to nondiscrimination including, but not limited to:
<br /> (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
<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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