EXHIBIT I

DISASTER DEPLOYMENT AGREEMENT 

In this agreement the ICVS and GRANTEE agree as follows:

1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement is to outline the expectations and limitations of, for eligible reimbursements and requirements for disaster deployment under the ICVS’ Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement (DRCA) with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) or direct deployments initiated from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD). 

2. MEMBERS. The GRANTEE, as a member of the Iowa AmeriCorps Disaster Cadre is willing to respond to disasters or assist in recovery efforts within their capability. ICVS and GRANTEE seek to make efficient use of their authority, powers, resources, and privileges by entering into this agreement to carry out its purposes.

3. COST REIMBURSEMENT. GRANTEE is eligible for cost reimbursements associated with a specific mission assignment for allowable expenses that fall within the approved budget for deployment.  Allowable expenses include travel, lodging, meals, supplies, and equipment incurred for deployment and any negotiated expenses specific to the deployment or mission assignment.  

Unless specifically negotiated and approved under a specific mission assignment and deployment(s), the ICVS will not reimburse costs already included in the program’s budget under its existing ICVS or CNCS grant(s).  This preclusion includes both the Corporation and non-Corporation shares of staff salaries paid, participant costs, staff overtimes, administrative overhead and fees and/ or any other costs.  

The GRANTEE is responsible for following all reimbursement procedures and allowable cost policies outlined or referenced in the Disaster Deployment Agreement between the ICVS and CNCS that will be provided to the GRANTEE in the case of mission assignment and deployment.

4. LIABILITY. GRANTEE ensures adequate liability coverage for any mission assignment or deployment.

5. RECORD KEEPING. Records will be maintained by the GRANTEE and ICVS in a manner consistent with the reporting requirements of the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance, the State of Iowa Auditor's Office, the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Source documentation sufficient to support expenditures will be provided by the GRANTEE.  GRANTEE shall keep a copy of receipts requested for reimbursement for a period of 6.25 years from the end of the mission assignment.  .

6. TRAINING**.**GRANTEE shall insure AmeriCorps Members have received appropriate training for the specific mission assignment prior to acceptance of that mission assignment.

7. TERMINATION. This agreement may be terminated in part or completely with or without cause by either ICVS or GRANTEE upon thirty (30) days written notice. 

8. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment to this agreement shall be by the mutual consent of the parties, be in writing, and be appended to this agreement.

9. DEPLOYMENT.  Any deployment not ordered by the Governor will be voluntary and can be rejected by the ICVS or the GRANTEE.  Programs will not be reimbursed for any disaster response unless a specific deployment for that activity is issued.  Multiple deployments may be issued under any specific mission assignment received by ICVS and/or CNCS.  

10. ADMINISTRATORS. GRANTEE and the ICVS each will designate one representative to serve as administrators of this agreement. 

For GRANTEE:  (name) 

 (phone number)  (email address) 

For ICVS: Adam Lounsbury

515-725-3099

Adam.Lounsbury@iowa.gov

ICVS Disaster Deployment Agreement

07/12