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Memorandum of Agreement For Department of Commerce National Telecommunication and Information Administration Program: FY 2007 Public Safety Interoperable Communications SUBGRANTEE: Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency ARTICLE I -PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Funding assistance is provided to Hawaii County to assist public safety agencies in the planning and coordination associated with, acquisition of, deployment of, or training for the use of interoperable communications equipment, software and systems that utilize reallocated public safety spectrum for radio communications; enable interoperability with communications systems that can utilize reallocated public safety spectrum for radio communications; or otherwise improve or advance the interoperability of public safety communications systems that utilize other public safety spectrum bands. The Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program is a one-time, matching grant program intended to enhance interoperable communications with respect to voice, data, and/or video signals. The program provides Hawaii County with the opportunity to achieve meaningful and measurable improvements to the state of public safety communications interoperability. ARTICLE II -AUTHORITIES Both State Civil Defense and Hawaii County Civil Defense shall adhere the following guidance: 28 C.F.R. Parts 67, 69, and 82; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments; Section 3006 of Public Law Number 109-171 as amended by Section 2201(a) of Public Law Number 110-53, and Section 4 of Public Law 109-459, and OMB Circulars A-122 and A-21, addressing cost principles for grants to non- profit entities. The Public Safety Interoperable Communicatioris Grant requires a 20 percent statutory match. The match requirement can be met through cash or in-kind sources wnsistent with 15 C.F.R. Parts 24.3, 24.24. ARTICLE III -PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The Period of Performance shall be thirty-six (36) months from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010. No extensions are projected to be allowed for the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant. Hawaii County shall not incur costs or obligate funds for any purpose pertaining to the operation of the project, program, or activities beyond the expiration date of the period of performance. EXHIBIT "A"