WA State Department of Commerce 10/5/2016

Assurances (required for all applicants) The Applicant hereby assures and certifies compliance with all applicable Federal statutes,regulations,policies,guidelines,requirements, and any conditions of the recipient's grant. If a grant is made,the grantee and subgrantees,if any,will be subject to statutory prohibitions on discrimination. Federal Non-Discrimination Requirements Applicant will comply with any applicable federal non-discrimination requirements,which may include: * the Omnibus Crime Control Act and Safe Streets Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§3789d). * the Victims of Crime Act(42 U.S.C.§ 10604(e)). * the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002(42 U.S.C.§5672(b)). * the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.§2000(d)). * the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(29 U.S.C.§794). * the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 U.S.C.§§ 12131-34). * the Education Amendments of 1972(20 U.S.C.§§ 1681,1683,1685-86). * the Age Discrimination Act of 1975(42 U.S.C.§§6101-07). * 28 C.F.R.Part 42(U.S.Department of Justice Regulations -Nondiscrimination,Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and Procedures). * Executive Order 13279(equal protection of the law for faith-based and community organizations);and 28 C.F.R.Part 37((U.S. Department of Justice Regulations-Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations). Discrimination on the Basis of National Origin-Limited English Proficient(LEP)Individuals It will ensure compliance with the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English proficiency have meaningful access to programs and activities.Title VI's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of national origin has been interpreted by courts to include discrimination on the basis of English proficiency.Under Title VI(and the Safe Streets Act),recipients are required to provide LEP individuals with meaningful access to their programs and services. Providing"meaningful access"will generally involve some combination of oral interpretation services and written translation of vital documents. Additional assistance regarding LEP obligations and information may be found at www.lep.gov. Applicant will ensure compliance with federal law prohibiting grant recipients from retaliating against individuals taking action or participating in action to secure rights protected by federal law. Information about federal civil rights obligations of grantees can be found at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ocr/. Civil Rights Provision The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 added a new civil rights provision that applies to these grant funds. This provision prohibits grantees and subgrantees from excluding,denying benefits to,or discriminating against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race,color,religion,national origin,sex,gender identity,sexual orientation,or disability in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by the Office on Violence Against Women. Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery Because of the overall purpose of the program to enhance victim safety and offender accountability,as a recipient of these funds, applicant may not engage in activities that compromise victim safety and recovery. Such activities include,but are not limited to: requiring victims to participate in criminal proceedings;supporting policies or engaging in practices that impose restrictive conditions (e.g.,'attend counseling,seek an order of protection)on the victim in order to receive services or when requesting an order of protection be rescinded or modified;seeking a material witness warrant for a victim without consultation with the victim and exploring alternative actions;or arbitrarily refusing to sign U visa Certifications when a STOP Grant qualifying crime has occurred and the victim was,is being, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the qualifying crime. Additional information can be found in the U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide. By checking the"Acceptance of these Conditions"box below,applicant certifies that the jurisdiction is qualified to receive the funds. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I hereby acknowledge that the applicant will comply with the above requirements. This acknowledgement shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which the Department of Commerce,Office of Crime Victims Advocacy will rely if a grant is issued. Everett Police Department Applicant Agency Name Date Ray Stephanson,Mayor ✓ Acceptance of these Name and Title of Authorized Representative Conditions