Board of Commissioners

1 City of Treasure Island Emergency Meeting Minutes City Commission Emergency Meeting Monday, August 28, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. City Hall Auditorium 120 108th Avenue Treasure Island, FL 33707 CALL TO ORDER Mayor J. Tyler Payne called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Mayor J. Tyler Payne, Commissioner Deb Toth, Commissioner John Doctor, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Saleene Partridge and Commissioner Beth Wetzel B. EMERGENCY BOC MEETING B1. PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM IDALIA Mayor Payne announced the item. City Manager Amy Davis spoke to Pinellas County/s Tropical Storm Idalia evacuation order for Zone A, residential healthcare facilities and mobile home residents effective August 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Anticipating possible life- threatening storm surge as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a hurricane. As a result, City staff have been preparing for the storm today and tomorrow and prepare the Emergency Operation Center ( EOC) for activation beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday and fully staffed by 6:00 p.m. Additional pre-storm, during storm and after storm activities: City will be closing their offices to the public Tuesday and Wednesday, phones will be answered through Noon Tuesday

2 The barrier island will remain open – the Sheriff’s Office Barrier Island Program is not going to be implemented ( this decision will be reassessed if sustained winds reach greater than 50 mph) Schools are closed Tuesday and Wednesday Airport will be closing Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public Information Officer ( PIO) Jason Beisel will be pushing out messaging about the Zone A evacuation, explaining to residents that Police and Fire/EMS will be moving off the island as well. City Commission urged residents to watch the weather forecast, take the necessary precautions to protect themselves before, during and after the storm and heed warnings from officials. There was no public comment. Mayor Payne requested a motion. Motion: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Saleene Partridge, seconded by Commissioner Toth to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Proclamation Declaring a State of Local Emergency for the City of Treasure Island, Florida due to Tropical Storm Idalia. The motion carried on the following roll call vote. Moved by Saleene Partridge; seconded by Deb Toth to Approve. Motion Passed: 5 -0 Voting For: Tyler Payne, Saleene Partridge, Deb Toth, Maribeth Wetzel, John Doctor Voting Against: None C. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Payne adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. City of Treasure Island, Florida By: _______________________________ J. Tyler Payne, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Celine Kidwell, CMC, City Clerk Minutes approved at the City Commission Emergency Meeting this ____ day of 2023.

A. ROLL CALL

B. EMERGENCY BOC MEETING

B1 PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO

TROPICAL STORM IDALIA

Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency - Tropical Storm Idalia 08282023

(02573681).docx

Pinellas County Final Local State of Emergency - Resolution No. 23-68.pdf

State of Florida EO-23-172-1.pdf

State of Florida EO-23-171-1.pdf

C. ADJOURNMENT

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 – 5:00 PM

120 108TH AVENUE

TREASURE ISLAND, FL 33706

MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

A. ROLL CALL B. EMERGENCY BOC MEETING B1 PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM IDALIA Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency - Tropical Storm Idalia 08282023 (02573681).docx Pinellas County Final Local State of Emergency - Resolution No. 23-68.pdf State of Florida EO-23-172-1.pdf State of Florida EO-23-171-1.pdf C. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023 – 5:00 PM 120 108TH AVENUE TREASURE ISLAND, FL 33706 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA 1

AGENDA ITEM NO. B1 Item Cover Page DATE: August 28, 2023 SUBMITTED BY: Celine Kidwell, Administration ITEM TYPE: Proclamations AGENDA SECTION: EMERGENCY BOC MEETING SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM IDALIA BACKGROUND: On August 26, 2023 Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-171 declaring a state of emergency in approximately 33 counties including Pinellas County in the State of Florida due to Invest 93L. On August 28, 2023, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-172 declaring a state of emergency in multiple counties including Pinellas County in the State of Florida due to Tropical Storm Idalia; and Also on August 28, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County adopted Resolution 23-68, declaring a State of Local Emergency in Pinellas County due to Tropical Storm Idalia. POLICY/PURPOSE: . STRATEGIC PLAN RELEVANCE: . ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: As of August 28, 2023, Tropical Storm Idalia is projected to track up Florida’s west coast and it is projected to bring about wind damage, rain, loss of power due to downed trees and limbs, a risk of storm surge, hazardous seas, and the potential for isolated tornadic activity in Florida. The City of Treasure Island is a barrier island community with all boundaries lying in a coastal zone. Pursuant to Chapter 10, Article II of the City's Code and section 252.38, Florida Statutes, the City BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM REPORT 2

Commission of the City of Treasure Island is authorized to declare a local state of emergency whenever it determines that a natural or manmade disaster or emergency has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of one is imminent and requires immediate and expeditious action. The proclamation declaring a state of local emergency would allot the City Manager, as the primary City executive responsible for emergency management to approve and authorize such actions as contemplated by Chapter 10, Article II of the City's Code and section 252.38, Florida Statutes. Further the proclamation would allow the Mayor to extend the duration of this declaration in seven-day increments, so long as it was requested by the City Manager and a state of emergency continued to exist in the the State of Florida and Pinellas County. FUNDING: . MOTION: I move to approve/deny and authorize the Mayor to execute the Proclamation Declaring a State of Local Emergency for the City of Treasure Island, Florida due to Tropical Storm Idalia. ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency - Tropical Storm Idalia 08282023 (02573681).docx Pinellas County Final Local State of Emergency - Resolution No. 23-68.pdf State of Florida EO-23-172-1.pdf State of Florida EO-23-171-1.pdf 3

Page 1 of 2 CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION 252.38, FLORIDA STATUTES AND SECTION 10-79 OF THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE DUE TO TROPICAL STORM IDALIA AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF SUCH DECLARATION, AS NECESSARY WHEREAS, on August 26, 2023, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-171 declaring a state of emergency in approximately 33 counties including Pinellas County in the State of Florida due to Invest 93L; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2023, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-172 declaring a state of emergency in multiple counties including Pinellas County in the State of Florida due to Tropical Storm Idalia; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County adopted Resolution 23-68, declaring a State of Local Emergency due to Tropical Storm Idalia; and WHEREAS, Tropical Storm Idalia is projected to track up Florida’s west coast and it is projected to bring about wind damage and rain, potentially cause flooding in coastal areas, loss of power due to downed trees and limbs, a risk of dangerous storm surge, hazardous seas, and the potential for isolated tornadic activity in Florida; and WHEREAS, the City of Treasure Island is a barrier island community with all boundaries lying in a coastal zone; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Treasure Island is authorized to declare a local state of emergency whenever it determines that a natural or manmade disaster or emergency has occurred or that the occurrence or threat of one is imminent and requires immediate and expeditious action; and WHEREAS, Chapter 10, Article 2 of the City of Treasure Island Code of Ordinances provides for civil emergencies and the declaring of a state of emergency when there is a threat of natural occurrence which may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property; and WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, provides authority for a political subdivision, such as the City of Treasure Island, to declare a State of Local Emergency and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law pertaining to: 1. Performing of public work and taking whatever action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; 4

Page 2 of 2 2. Entering into contracts; 3. Incurring obligations; 4. Employing permanent and temporary workers; 5. Utilizing volunteer workers; 6. Renting of equipment; 7. Acquiring and distributing with or without compensation of supplies, materials, and facilities; and 8. Appropriating and expending of public funds. WHEREAS, this is a rapidly evolving situation which may require the declaration to be extended in seven-day increments as provided in section 252.38(3)(a)5., Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of City of Treasure Island, after due consideration, has determined that declaring a state of local emergency due to Tropical Storm Idalia is in the best interest of the City of Treasure Island. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA, IN SESSION DULY AND REGULARLY ASSEMBLED, DO DECLARE A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF TROPICAL STORM IDALIA, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND TO REMAIN IN EEFECT FOR SEVEN (7) DAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED AS PROVIDED HEREIN AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THIS PROCLAIMATION. IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED THAT the City hereby exercises its authority and hereby waives the procedures and formalities required by law of a political subdivision as provided in section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes, to respond to the emergency presented by Tropical Storm Idalia, and the City Manager, as the primary City executive responsible for emergency management, to approve or authorize all such actions taken and publish this proclamation on a dedicated webpage accessible through a conspicuous link on the City’s homepage. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to extend the duration of this declaration in seven-day increments by proclamation upon request from the City Manager, as the primary City executive responsible for emergency management, so long as a state of emergency continues to exist in the State of Florida and a state of local emergency continues to exist in Pinellas County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND THIS this 28th day of August. 2023 at 5pm. Tyler Payne, Mayor ATTEST: Celine Kidwell, City Clerk 5

RESOLUTION NO. 23 -_____ WHEREAS, the weather system presently identified as Tropical Storm Idalia by the National Hurricane Center (“Idalia”) poses a serious potential threat to the residents and property of Pinellas County; and WHEREAS, the current forecast error of the National Hurricane Center does not allow for a precise track of Idalia to determine the threat level from wind damage or rain or the related protective measures required; and WHEREAS, Idalia has the potential for causing substantial damage to public utilities, public buildings, public communication systems, public streets and roads, public drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings and areas; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Florida, in Executive Order 23-171, found that a state of emergency exists within specified Counties within the State of Florida, including Pinellas County; and WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3)(a)5, Florida Statutes, provides authority for a political subdivision such as Pinellas County to declare a state of local emergency and to exercise emergency powers; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to §252.38(1), Florida Statutes, and Pinellas County Charter section 2.04 (k), the County has jurisdictional authority over the entire county for emergency management purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DECLARED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County, Florida, this 28th day of August 2023: 1) That in light of the serious threat to the lives and property of Pinellas County residents posed by Idalia, the Board of County Commissioners hereby exercises its authority, and waives the procedures and formalities required by law of a political subdivision, as provided in Section 252.38(3)(a)5, Florida Statutes, by declaring a state of local emergency; and 2) That the state of local emergency shall exist as of 10:00 a.m. on this 28th day of August 2023, for all territory within the legal boundaries of Pinellas County. All unincorporated and incorporated areas shall be embraced by the provisions of this Resolution; and 3) That all provisions of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) relating to this type of event shall be implemented; and 4) That during the state of local emergency, the Sheriff is designated as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for Pinellas County; and 68 6

PCAO 442112 5) That, in accordance with Section 252.38(2), Florida Statutes, actions of the several municipalities within Pinellas County must be coordinated with County Emergency Management and not conflict with any order of the Official Authority; and 6) That the Official Authority as designated pursuant to Pinellas County Code Section 34-27 is authorized to issue any necessary order; and 7) That residents of Pinellas County are urged to pay close attention to the news media for information for news regarding public safety and orders of evacuation should evacuation become necessary; and 8) That the County Administrator or his designee, is empowered to order mandatory evacuations as evolving conditions may require pursuant to the Board adopted Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). Any such evacuation shall remain in force until ended by further order. Any unauthorized person located in, or attempting to enter, an evacuation area after the stated completion time for an evacuation order issued as contemplated herein shall be in violation of F.S. §252.50, and subject to the penalties therein; and 9) That the County Administrator, or designee, will monitor disaster-related debris and, that even though debris removal from private rights-of-way remains the responsibility of the property owner, in the event of widespread debris, the County Administrator or designee is empowered to take necessary action to remove disaster-debris which: (a) presents an immediate threat to public health, safety, or life; or (b) poses an immediate threat of significant damage to improved public or private property; or (c) the removal of which is necessary to ensure economic recovery of the affected community to the benefit of the community at large, including but not limited to the restoration of bus and school bus services, scheduled trash collection, and postal and other delivery services; and 10) That the Board of County Commissioners hereby delegates authority to the County Administrator for the duration of this emergency declaration to appropriate funds from reserves as necessary to support emergency operations and response in a timely manner, and further, to suspend budgetary controls to the extent necessary to accomplish this purpose. The aforementioned authority is subject to after-the-fact ratification of the Board. Commissioner ______________________ offered the foregoing Resolution and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Commissioner _____________________, and upon roll call the vote was: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: ________ [time] Flowers Latvala Long, Eggers, Flowers, Justice, Latvala, and Scott. Peters. 10:14 A.M. None. 7

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 23-172 (Amending Executive Order 23-171, Emergency Management - Tropical Storm Idalia) WHEREAS, on August 26, 2023, I issued Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for several counties in Florida due to the dangers presented by Invest 93L, a broad area of low pressure off the west coast of Central America; and WHEREAS, as of 11 :00 PM EDT on August 27, 2023, Invest 93L strengthened into Tropical Storm Idalia, with maximum sustained winds of 60 miles per hour and is moving north northeast towards the southeastern Gulf of Mexico; and WHEREAS, as of 5:00 AM EDT on August 28, 2023, Tropical Storm Idalia was approximately 124 miles south of the westernmost point of Cuba; and WHEREAS, Tropical Storm Idalia is forecasted to become a major hurricane before making landfall along areas of the Florida Gulf Coast and portions of the Florida Panhandle; and WHEREAS, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, working together with the National Hurricane Center to evaluate weather predictions, has determined that there is a continuing risk of dangerous storm surge, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, strong winds, hazardous seas, and isolated tornadic activity for the Florida Peninsula and portions of the Florida Big Bend; and WHEREAS, the threat posed by Tropical Storm Idalia requires that timely precautions must be taken to protect the communities, critical infrastructure, and general welfare of the people of Florida; and WHEREAS, as the Governor of Florida, I am responsible to meet the dangers presented to the State of Florida and its people by this emergency. I 8

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section l(a) of the Florida Constitution and by the Florida Emergency Management Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect: Section 1. Section l of Executive Order 23-171 is amended to read as follows: Because of the foregoing conditions, which are projected to constitute a major disaster, I declare that a state of emergency exists in Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Nassau, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, and Wakulla Counties. Section 2. Except as amended herein, Executive Order 23-171 is ratified and reaffirmed. Section 3. This Executive Order is effective immediately and shall expire upon the expiration of Executive Order 23-171. ATTEST: IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 28th day of August, 2023 . l>z a, (/)-4 (/) ,_,,,o :z m,,,..,., •• U'l ..,..~ 'e r:::t> N... c.n"1 2 0 N .m ~-0 =tu r ► -l,11,o i!r-:U c:: -,r:· ►~ en __,.e 3: ::Crr. N 0 9

ST A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (Emergency Management - Invest 93L) WHEREAS, as of 8:00 AM EDT on August 26, 2023, the National Hurricane Center reported that a broad area of low pressure, which originated offthe west coast of Central America. isprojected to gradually develop into anorganizedstorm asit moves northward overthe Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico; and WHEREAS, the National Hurricane Center predicts Invest 93L will intensify into a tropical depression over the weekend and continue to strengthen as it moves northward into the eastern GulfofMexico, and could affect portions ofFlorida's GulfCoast, aswell aspreviously impacted areas still recovering from Hurricanes lan andNicole, as early as Tuesday, August 29; and WHEREAS, there isa riskofdangerous storm surge, heavyrainfall, flashflooding, strong winds,hazardousseas,andthepotentialforisolatedtornadicactivityfortheFloridaBigBendand portions of Florida's Gulf Coast; and WHEREAS, the threat posedby Invest 93L requires that timely precautions are taken to protect the communities, critical infrastmchire, and general welfare of Florida, including relocating individuals, equipment, and supplies in areas still recovering from Hurricanes lan and Nicole; and WHEREAS, as Governor, I am responsible to meet the dangers presented to Florida and its people by this emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section l(a) ofthe Florida Constitution and by the Florida 1 10

EmergencyManagementAct, asamended,andallotherapplicablelaws,promulgatethefollowing Executive Order, to take immediate effect: Section 1. Because ofthe foregoing conditions, whichareprojected to constitute a major disaster, I declare that a state of emergency exists in Alachua, Bay, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citms, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties. Section2. I designatethe Executive Director ofthe Division ofEmergency Management ("Executive Director") as the State Coordinating Officer for the duration ofthis emergency and directhimto executethe State'sComprehensive EmergencyManagementPlanandotherresponse, recovery, and mitigation plans necessary to cope with the emergency. Pursuant to section 252. 36(l)(a), FloridaStatutes, I delegatetotheStateCoordinating Officertheauthorityto exercise those powers delineated in sections 252. 36(6)-(12), Florida Statutes, which he shall exercise as needed to meet this emergency, subject to the limitations of section 252. 33, Florida Statutes. In exercising the powers delegated by this Executive Order, the State Coordinating Officer shall confer with the Governor to the fullest extent practicable. The State Coordinating Officer shall also have the authority to: A. Invoke and administer the Emergency Management Assistance Compact ("EMAC") (sections 252. 921-252. 9335, Florida Statutes) and other compacts and agreements existing between the State of Florida and other states, and the further authority to coordinate the allocation of resources from such other states that are made available to Florida under such compacts and agreements so as to best meet this emergency. B. Seek direct assistance and enter into agreements with any and all agencies of the federal government asmay be neededto meet this emergency 11

C. Direct all state, regional, and local governmental agencies, including law enforcement agencies, to identify personnel needed from those agencies to assist in meeting the response, recovery, and mitigation needs created by this emergency, and to place all such personnel under the direct command and coordination of the State Coordinating Officer to meet this emergency D. Direct the actions of any state agency as necessary to implement the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency's National DisasterRecovery Framework. E. Designate Deputy State Coordinating Officers and Deputy State Disaster Recovery Coordinators, as necessary. F. Suspend the effect of any statute, mle, or order that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay any mitigation, response, or recovery action necessary to cope with this emergency. In accordancewith section 252. 3611(1), Florida Statutes, any such order, declaration, or other action shall specify each statute or rule being amended or waived, if applicable, and the expirationdate for the order or action. G. Enter orders as may be needed to implement any of the foregoing powers; however, the requirements of sections 252. 46(1)-(2) and 120. 54(4), Florida Statutes, do not apply to any such orders issued by the State Coordinating Officer. No such order shall remain in effect beyond the expiration of this Executive Order, including any extension thereof. Section 3. I order the Adjutant General to activate the FloridaNational Guard, as needed, to deal with this emergency. Section 4. I find that the special duties and responsibilities resting upon some state, regional, and local agencies, and other governmental bodies in responding to this emergency may require them to suspend or waive certain statutes, rules, ordinances, and orders they administer. Therefore, I issue the following authorizations: 12

A. Pursuant to section 252. 36(6)(a), Florida Statutes, the Executive Office of the Governor may suspend all statutes andrules affecting budgeting to the extent necessary to provide budget authority for state agencies to cope with this emergency. The requirements of sections 252. 46(1)-(2) and 120. 54(4), Florida Statutes, do not apply to any such suspension issued by the Executive Office ofthe Governor. No such suspension shall remain in effect beyond the expiration of this Executive Order, including any extension thereof. B. Each state agency may suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or the orders or rules of that agency, if strict compliance with the provisions ofany such statute, order, or rule would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency. This includes, but is not limited to, the authority to suspend any and all statutes, rules, ordinances, or orders which affect leasing, printing, purchasing, travel, andthecondition ofemployment andthe compensation ofemployees. In accordance with section 252. 3611(1), Florida Statutes, any agency order, declaration, or other action suspending a statute or rule shall specify each statute or rule being amended or waived, if applicable, andthe expiration date for the order or action. The requirements ofsections 252. 46(1)- (2) and 120. 54(4), Florida Statutes, shall not apply to any such suspension issuedby a state agency; however, no such suspension shall remain in effectbeyond the expiration ofthis Executive Order, including any extensionthereof. C. In accordance with section 252. 38(3), Florida Statutes, each political subdivision within the State of Florida may waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required ofthe political subdivision by law pertaining to: 1) Performance of public work and taking whatever pmdent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare ofthe community; 2) Following local procurement and contracting policies; 13

3) Entering into contracts; however, political subdivisions are cautioned againstentering into time andmaterials contracts without a ceiling asdefinedby 2 CFR200. 318(j) or cost plus a percentage ofcost contracts prohibited by 2 CFR200. 324(d); 4) Incurring obligations; 5) Employment ofpermanent andtemporary workers; 6) Utilization of volunteer workers ; 7) Rental of equipment; 8) Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials, and facilities; and 9) Appropriation and expenditure ofpublic funds. D. All agencies whose employees are certified as