R92-135 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DOWNSTATE OPERATING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT

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ITEM 14 - UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION Grantee agrees not to commit unlawful discrimination in employment as that term is used in Article 2 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (I11 Rev Stat Ch. 68, sec. 1-101 et sea) ; agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that no unlawful discrimination is committed; and agrees that the Illinois Equal Employment Opportunity Clause referenced in Section 2-105 of the Human Rights Act (I11 Rev Stat Ch. 68, sec. 2-105) and contained in the regulations promulgated thereunder (44 Ill Admin Code Part 750) , is incorporated into this Agreement and into all contracts let for or related to the Project. ITEM 15 - SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS Pursuant to I11 Rev Stat Ch. 127, sec. 49.19(6) , Grantee agrees not to engage in school bus operations exclusively for the transportation of students and school bus personnel in competition with private school bus operators where such private school bus operators are able to provide adequate transportation at reasonable rates, in conformance with applicable safety standards. However, this requirement shall not apply if Grantee operates a school system in the locality and operates a separate and exclusive school bus program for the school system. Grantee's certification regarding school bus operations is signed • and attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. ITEM 16 - GRANTEE'S WARRANTIES Grantee warrants that it has the requisite fiscal, managerial, and legal capability to carry out the Project and to receive and disburse Project funds. Grantee agrees to initiate and consummate all actions necessary to enable it to enter into this Agreement. Grantee warrants that there is no provision in its charter, bylaws, or any rules, regulations, or legislation which prohibits, voids, or otherwise renders unenforceable against Grantee any provision or clause of this Agreement. Grantee warrants further that it has paid all federal, state and local taxes levied or imposed and will continue to do so, excepting only those which may be contested in good faith. Grantee agrees that upon execution of this Agreement, Grantee will deliver to the Department: 1) an opinion of counsel, acceptable to the Department, that this AgXeement is •legally binding upon Grantee, and that there is no pending litigation concerning the suthority of Grantee to enter into this Agreement; and 2) a certified copy of a resolution authorizing the execution of this Agreement. ITEM 17 - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Grantee agrees to comply with the provisions of the Illinois Drug Free Workplace Act (I11 Rev Stat Ch. 127, sec. 152.311) and has signed the Drug Free Workplace Certification attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C. 9