OAR 695-005-0050: Grant Agreement Conditions

(1) OWEB will enter into new agreements with prior Grantees only if all reporting obligations under earlier agreements have been met. (2) If the grant agreement has not been fully executed by all the parties within one year of Board or Director approval, funding shall be terminated. The money allocated to the grant shall be available for reallocation by the Board or Director. (3) The Director shall establish grant agreement conditions for each grant type. Grantees shall comply with all grant agreement conditions. (4) The Grantee shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work to be done under the agreement. (5) All project activities must demonstrate, to the extent possible, consistency with local community workforce and economic development plans and policies. (6) Following project completion, equipment purchased with Board funds shall reside with the Grantee or another approved entity. These entities will make the equipment available to others at no cost, other than nominal operation and maintenance costs. (7) Upon notice to the Grantee in writing, the Director may terminate funding for projects not completed in the prescribed time and manner. The money allocated to the project but not used will be available for reallocation by the Board. (8) The Grantee will account for funds distributed by the Board, using project expense forms provided. (9) The Grantee will obtain the necessary permits and licenses from local, state or federal agencies or governing bodies and provide to OWEB satisfactory evidence that the necessary permits or licenses have been granted. (10) OWEB may place additional conditions in the Grant Agreement as necessary to carry out the purpose of the watershed enhancement program. Such conditions include, but are not limited to: (a) A commitment by the landowner for continued access for monitoring the project after completion, not to exceed five years following OWEB approval of a final project completion report; (b) A commitment by the Grantee to maintain the project for a period of time as deemed for the project elements or goals, to be effective; (c) A commitment to supply future reports on the project as required; and (d) Such other conditions as OWEB deems appropriate to the particular circumstances of the project.