K-5 - Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement - Appoint Title VI Coordinator - North Park Road Improvements 2 3

III. Implementation procedures This agreement shall serve as the LPA’s Title VI plan pursuant to 23 C.F.R. § 200 and 49 C.F.R. § 21. For the purpose of this agreement, “federal assistance” shall include all of the following. • Grants and loans of federal funds. • The grant or donation of federal property and/or interest in property. • The detail of federal personnel. • The sale and lease of, and permission to use (on other than a casual or transient basis), federal property or any interest in such property without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the LPA, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale or lease to the LPA. • Any federal agreement, arrangement or other contract that has as one of its purposes the provision of assistance. The LPA shall: 1. Issue a policy statement, signed by the head of the LPA, which expresses its commitment to the nondiscrimination provisions of Title VI. The policy statement shall be circulated throughout the LPA’s organization and to the public. Such information shall be published where appropriate in languages other than English. 2. Take affirmative action to correct any deficiencies found by the Iowa DOT, Federal Highway Administration or U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) within a reasonable time period, not to exceed 90 days, to implement Title VI compliance in accordance with this agreement. The head of the LPA shall be held responsible for implementing Title VI requirements. 3. Designate a Title VI coordinator who has a responsible position in the organization and easy access to the head of the LPA. The coordinator shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring Title VI activities and preparing required reports. 4. Develop and implement a public involvement plan that includes low-income and minority community outreach and ensures those persons who are limited-English proficient (LEP) can access services. 5. Process complaints of discrimination consistent with the provisions contained in this agreement. Investigations shall be conducted by civil rights personnel trained in discrimination complaint investigations. Identify each complainant by race, color, national origin or gender, the nature of the complaint, date the complaint was filed, date the investigation was completed, disposition, date of disposition, and other pertinent information. A copy of the complaint, together with a copy of the LPA’s report of investigation, shall be forwarded to the Iowa DOT’s civil rights coordinator within 60 days of the date the complaint was received by the LPA. 6. Collect statistical data (race, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, LEP and income of populations in service area) of participants in, and beneficiaries of, the programs and activities conducted by the LPA. 7. Conduct Title VI self-assessment of the LPA’s program areas and activities, and of second- tier sub-recipients, contractor/consultant program areas and activities. Where applicable, revise policies, procedures and directives to include Title VI requirements. Ensure that programs, policies, and other activities do not have disproportionate adverse effects on minority and low-income populations. 8. Conduct training programs on Title VI and related statutes. 9. Prepare a yearly report of Title VI accomplishments and changes to the program covering the prior year, and identify goals and objectives for the coming year. o Annual work plan: Outline Title VI monitoring and review activities planned for the coming year; and indicate a target date for completion. o Accomplishment report: List major accomplishments made regarding Title VI activities. Include instances where Title VI issues were identified and discrimination was prevented. Indicate activities and efforts the Title VI coordinator and program area personnel have undertaken in monitoring Title VI. Include a description of the scope and conclusions of any special internal and external reviews conducted by the Title VI coordinator. List any major problem(s) identified and corrective action(s) taken. Include a summary and status report on any Title VI complaints filed with the LPA. Include a listing of complaints received against second-tier sub-recipients, if any, as well as a summary of complaints and actions taken. 10. Include Title VI compliant language in all contracts to second-tier sub-recipients. Page 2 of 7