HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2005-R0056 - Contract - TDHCA - SPS Weatherization Assistance Program - 02_10_2005Resolution No. 2005-R0056
February 10, 2005 "
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Contract, by and between the City of Lubbock
and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the SPS Weatherization
Assistance Program and all related documents. Said contract is attached hereto and incorporated
in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City
Council.
Passed by the City Council this 10th day of February , 2005.
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TOM MARTIN, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Re ecca Garza, City Secret
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy S' ant ty ttorney
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Feb.2, 2005
Contract Number 405048 Amendment 0 LON 0 Routing No 97
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Contractor 000192 CITY OF LUBBOCK
PO BOX 2000
LUBBOCK 79457
Begin Date 01/01/2005 End Date 12/31/2005
Purpose of Contract:
BEGIN PY 2005: SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (SPS) ENERGY SAVERS
RESIDENTIAL LOW-INCOME PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPLOY ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEA
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COST EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION & COST OF SPS CUSTOMERS.
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Resolution No. 2005-R0056
SPS LOW-INCOME PROGRAM'
ATTACHMENT A - CONTRACT PERIOD, SERVICE AREA AND BUDGET COMPONENT
SUBRECiPTENT NAME2 CITY OF LUBBOCK
CONTRACT NUMBER: 405048.'
AIS.00ATION YEAR: 405
ALLOCATION PERIOD: 01/01/2005 - 12/31/200.
CONTRACT PBRrOD
The period for performance of this contract, unless earlier terminated, is
amended to January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 thereinafter the "Contract
Period")-
SUBRECIPIENT PERFMU-MNCE
Subrecipient shall provide weatherization program services sufficient to expend
$11,666.00 during the allocation period. The following values shall be used
to calculate savi0gs=
SPS average retail residential kWh cost: 0.07
Real discount rate: 3.31k
Fuel escalation rate: 0%
All weatherization measures installed must have an EASY Audit SIR of 1 or
greater. Failure to expend 100* of the SPS LIP funds may result in reduction
of funds and me"ures or termination of this Contract and all other
weatherization contracts.
DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
A. In consideration of SubrecipientOs satisfactory performance of this
contract, Department shall reimburse Subrecipient for the actual allowable
costs incurred by Subrecipient in the amount.of:
(1) Funds for SPS LIP: $26,350.D0
B. By written notice to Subrecipient, Department may deobligate or obligate
additional funds from this budget component. Far planning purposes only,
Subrecipient nay assume that the total award during the Contract Period
will be: $26,350.00
BUDGET CATEGORY AMOUNT
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weatherization $11,666.00
Administration $884.0D
Refrigerators $7,575:00
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TOTAL $26,225.00
MEASURES CAT$GORY NUMBER OF UNIIS
Compact £lourescent Light s /Waters avers 0
Refrigerators 15
TOTAL 15
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ErFECTTVE 01/01/2005
CITY OF LUBaOCK
BY: 140T SIGNED on
CITY OF LUBAOCK Executive Director
TEXAS DEPARZMEDTI' QF HOUSZNG AND COM O)MITY AFFAIRS
BY: NOT SIGNED on
Edwina P. Carrington, Executivee Director
This contract is not effective unless signed by the Executive Director of the
Department or her authorized•designee.
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Resolution No. 2005-R0056
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND CObOWNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NZAMER: 401046 FOR TnE
SOUTSWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE LOW-INCOME PROGRAM (SPS LIP)
SECIxON 1. PARTIES IO CONMCT
This contract is made by and between the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs, an agency of the State or Texas (hereinafter the
"Department") and CITY OF LUBBOCK
(hereinafter the "Subrecipient").
3ECSTON 2. SUBRECIPIENT VE"ORMANCE
Subrecipient shall, on an equitable basis throughout its combined SPS
LIP Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) serv�lca area, develop end
implement a low-income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAY) to
achieve a prescribed level of assistance for eligible low --income
persons. Priority will be given to elderly, persons with disabilities,
households with young children under 6 years of age in proportion to,
the current demographics for age, income, and ethnicity for
Subrecipient's service area. Priority Will also be given to households
with a high energy burden and households with high energy consumption.
Subrecipient shall implement the program in accordance with the SPS LIP
training manual, the Texas WAP Installation Standards Manual, any
policies and memorandutas issued by the Department, and the ta=Ls of
this contract.
SECTION 3. DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
A. Department's obligations under this contract are contingent upon
the actual receipt by Department of adequate SPS LIP in
Weatherization funds. If sufficient funds are not available,
Department shall notify Subrecipient in writing within a reasonable
time after such fact is determined. Department shall then
terminate this contract and will not be liable for the failure to
make any payment to Subrecipient under this contract-
B. Department is not liable for any cost incurred by Subrecipient
which:
(1) is incurred to weatherize a dwelling unit which is not an
eligible dwelling unit as defined in 10 C.F.R. Sec.440.22
(there are no cattegerically eligible clients in the SPS
Program) when SPS program funds are used to weatherize a
multi -family building, at least 66* of the units in the
building must be income eligible for assistance (SO& in the
case of buildings with 4 or less). If at least 6ft (or 30t in
the case of buildings with 4 or less) of the units It the
building are income eligible, then SPS program funds may be
used to weatherize all of the units in the building. Multi-
family units Must have individual electric meters or be sub -
metered;
(2) is incurred to weatherize a dwelling unit which is designated
for acquisition or clearance by a federal, state, or local
program within twelve months from the date weatherization of
the dwelling unit is scheduled to be completed;
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(3) is not incurred, during the Contract Period;
(4) is not reported to Department on an SPS LIP Progress
Expenditure Report, within thirty (30) flays of the termination
of this Contract;
(5) is subject to reimbursement by a source other than Department;
(6) is made in violation of any provision of this contract or any
provision of federal, or state law or regulation, including,
but not limited to, those enumerated in this contract; or
(7) is incurred on a unit that is outside the SPS service area and
the household is not an SPS residential customer.
C. Subrecipient shall refund, within fifteen (3S) days of DepartmQAt's
request, any sum of money paid to Subrecipient which Department
determines has resulted in an overpayment or has not been spent in
accordance with the terms of this contract. Department may offset
or withhold any amount otherwise owed to Subrecipient under this
contract against any amount owed by Subrecipient to Department
arising under this or any other contract between the parties.
SECTION 4. METHOD OF PAYMENT / CASH BALANCES
A. Each month, Subrecipient may request a reimbursement payment for
funds expended under the budget categories specified ih the
Attachment A by electronically submitting to Department at its
offices in Travis Cdusity, Texas an SPS LIP Progress
Expenditure/Monthly Funding Report copies of Building
Weatherization Reports for each unit reported as weatherized with
SPS funds and copies of Savings to Investment Ratio (SYR) page and
cover page of each audit.
a. Subrecipient's requests for funds shall be for the amount expended
in the reporting month. In no event shall Subrecipient request an
advance. Subrecipient sha21 establish procedures to minimize the
time elapsing between the transfer of funds from Department and the
disbursal of SVCh finds by Subrecipient.
C. All funds paid to Subrecipient under this contract are paid in
trust for the exclusive benefit of the eligible recipients of the
SPS LIP in Weatherization and for the payment of allowable
expenditures identified in Section 7 of this contract.
SECTTOW S. COST PRINCIP193 AND UNIFORM ADMNISTRATIW REOUIRENSMTS
kept as specifically modified by law or the terms of this contract,
in performing this contract Subrecipient shall Comply with the cost
principles and uniform administrative requirements set forth in the
uniform. Grant and Contract Management Standards as applicable.
SECTION 6. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A. Department may term1nate this contract, in whole or in part, at any
time Department determines that there is cause for termination
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cause for termination includes but is not limited to Subreciplent'a
failure to comply with any terra of this contract. Department shall
notify Subrecipient in writing at least thirty (30) days before the
date of termination.
B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit Department's
authority to Withhold payment and immediately suspend performance
of this contract if Department identifies possible instances of
fraud, abuse, waste, fiscal mismanagement, or other serious
deficiencies in Subrecipient's performance. Suspension shall be a
temporary measure pending either corrective action by Subrecipient
or a decision by Department to terminate thi$ contract.
C. Department shall not be liable for any costs incurred by
Subrecipient after termination or during suspension of this
contract. Notwithstanding the termination or suspension of this
contract, Subrecipient shall not be relieved of any liability for
damages due to Department by virtue of any breach of this contract
by Subrecipient. Department may withhold arty payment otherwise due
to Subrecipient until such time as the exact amount of damages owed
to Department by Subrecipient is determined and paid-
D. Subrecipient's failure to expend all contract funds may result in
termination of this contract and all other Weatherization contrasts
issued by the Department.
SECTION 7. ALLOWABLE F_ INDITURES
A. The allowability of Subrecipient's costs incurred in the
performance of this contract shall be determined in accordance with
the provisions of Section S of this contract and the regulations
set forth in 10 C.F.R. Sec.440.18, subject to the limitations and
exceptions set forth in this Section.
B. Allowable SYS expenditures under Attachment A include the cost of
labor, materials and program support. program Support cost for
each unit may not exceed 154 of the SPS funds expended for labor
plus materials_ Units cooled with evaporative coolers and not
heated electrically may only receive qualifying weatherization
envelope measures of attic, wall and/or floor insulation.
C. Administrative costs shall be allowed up to'the amount specified in
Attachment A. Subreaipient shall be reimbursed for administrative
costs at a rate of S$ of the Subrecipient's total allowable
expenditures.
D. (1) SPS measures installed must meet the requirements of a Savings -
to -Investment Ratio (SIR) of one or better as demonstrated by the
EASY audit program; (2) SPS materials must meet or exceed the
standards prescribed: by Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 C.F.R.
Part 440, Appendix A and must be installed in compliance with the
Materials Installation Standards Manual; (3) Related repairs, not
including health and safety measures, kith a whole house SZR of one
(1) or better may be paid for with SPS funds; (4) Only homes heated
or cooled by electricity (including evaporative coolers) furnished
by SPS will be eligible for approved SPS measures, but all dwelling
units qualify regardless of heating source'or the presence of space
cooling equipment. However, units cooled by evaporative coolers
may receive certain envelope measures, which shall be limited to
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attic, Wall and floor insulation.
E. Subrecipient shall offer and assist customer to install energy -
efficient refrigerators. An existing operable refrigerator will be
eligible for replacement with a new refrigerator if it is certified
by Subrecipient as meeting SPS specifications as detailed in the
sPs program Manual. rn all instances, the client rust own the
existing operable refrigerator. There must be adequate space for
the replacement refrigerator and the client must agree to have the
old refrigerator removed. Subrecipient may not exceed its
allocation of refrigerators.
F. Subrecipient may demonstrate, offer and, when desired by customer,
install low -flow showerheads and kitchen aerators for all
participating customers, Low -flow showerheads and kitchen aerators
shall be offered at no cost to all participants in Program who have
electric water heaters. The new showerhead will be demonstrated by
the installer and the existing showerhead will be left with the
customer. Installers shall not attempt to install low -flow
showerheads or kitchen aerators when the customers plumbing appears
to bo defective or unsuitable for the measures.
G_ Subrecipients may demonstrate, offer and, when desired by customer,
install up to three (3) compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), if the
bulbs are used for a minimum of 3 hours each day.
H. Subrecipient shall provide appropriate energy education for all
Participants. This shall include information about how to read an
electric meter; how to understand information contained on an
electric bill; what the savings %mpacts of CELs, low -floor
showerheads, and energy-officient refrigerators are; and other
general information concerning energy management.
SECTION 8. RECORD REEPTY0 REQUIREMENTS
A. Subrecipient shall maintain all financial and programmatic records
and supporting documents, statistical records, and such other
records as IDHCA deems necessary for an effective audit and
performance evaluation.
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B. SPS program files Shall contain the following information.
(1) EASY Audit information page, "Measures Ranked by SIR" page:,
and "suggested Measures s Repairs* page;
(a) Documentation cf results of metering for refrigerator
replacement (if applicable);
(3) A disk of each EASY Audit;
(4) Copy of client's installer agreement; and.
(5) Other forms as may be required via the issuance System_
C. Material standards documentation for weatherizition materials
purchased under this contract must be maintained. These standards
must meet the requirements specified in Appendix A of 10 C.F.R.
Part 440 and the Material Installation Standards Manual_
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D. Subrecipient shall give Department or its dejig`d6, and SPS access
to and the right to reproduce all records pertaining to this
Subrecipient. All such records shall be maintained for at least
three years after final payment has been made under this contract
and all other pending matters are closed. Subrecipient shall
include the requirements of this. Subsection in all subcontracts.
E_ All program records maintained by Subrecipient, except records made
confidential by law, shall be available for inspection by the
public during Subreeipient's normal business hours to the extent
required by the Texas Public Information Act, Tex. Gov't Code Ann,
Chapter 551.
SECTION 9. REPORTTNG REQUIREi=S
A. Subrecipient shell submit an SPS LIP Monthly Funding Report for
each month of the Contract Period. Monthly reports must be
received by Department no later than the 15th day of the following
month. Expenditure and Programmatic reports are due even if
Subrecipient has no new activity to report.
Subrecipient shall submit copies of Building Weatherisation Report
(SWR), EASY Audit Information page, "Measure Ranked by SIR" page,
and *suggested measures and repairs" page.
B. Subrecipient shall submit to Department within thirty (30) days
following the date of termination of this contract a final SPS LIP
Progress Expenditure Report detailing expenditures not already
reimbursed by Department. The failure of Subrecipient to provide a
full accounting of all funds expended under this contract shall be
sufficient reason for Department to deny or terminate any future
SPS ZIP contracts to Subrecipient.
C. Subrecipient shall submit other reports, data, and information
regarding the performance of this contract, as may be required by
SPS or by the Department.
D. If Subrecipient fails to submit, in a timely and satisfactory
manner, any report or response required by this contract, including
responses to monitoring reports, Department may withhold paym4mts
otherwise due Subrecipient hereunder. Payments may be withheld
until such time as the delinquent report or response is received by
Department. Tf the delinquent report or response is not received
within forty-five (45) days of its due date, Department may suspend
or terminate this contract. If Subrecipient receives
Weatherizatioa Program funds from Department over two or more
contract periods, funds may be withheld or this contract suspended
or terminated by Subrecipient's failure to submit a report or
response (including a report of audit) past due from a prior
contract period.
SECTION 10. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
Any change in the terms of this contract, as required by a change in
state or federal law or regulation, is automatically incorporated,
herein, effective on the date designated by such lase or regulation.
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, any other change in
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the terms of this contract shall be by amendmO& hereto in writing and
executed by both parties to this Contract. Or by a Department issued
Letter of Notification.
SECTION 11. DEPARTMENT ISSUANCES
Department may issue directives which serve to interpret or clarify the
terms of this contract. Such directives shall be issued by Department
in the form of SPS LIP Policy Issuances. rssuances shall not alter the
terms of this contract so as to relieve Department of any obligation of
reimbursement of an allowable cost incurred by Subrecipient prior to
the effective date of the Issuance. All SPS LIP Policy issuances
promulgated by Department, whether promulgated before or after the
commencement date of this contract, shall govern the performance of
this contract until specifically rescinded by Department.
SECTION 22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is agreed that Subrecipient is an independent contractor. To the
extent allowed by law, Subrecipient agrees to hold Department harmless
and indemnify it against any disallowed costs or other claims asserted
by any person in connection with the services to be performed by
Subrecipient under this contract.
SECTION 13. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS & SUBCONTRACTS
A. Subrecipient shall develop and implement procurement procedures
that conform to the uniform administrative requirements referenced
in Section 5. Subrecipient shall not procure supplies, equipment,
materials, or services except in accordance with its procurement
procedures and Policy Issuance 402-10_1. All procurement
contracts, other than "small purchases" as defined in Policy
Issuance #02-10.1, shall be in writing and shall contain the
provisions required by Policy Issuance #02-10'.1.
S. Subrecipient shall ensure that its subcontractors comply with all
applicable terms of this contract as if Subrecipient was rendering
the performance rendered by the subcontractors. Subrecipient shall
inspect all subcontractors' work and shall be responsible for
ensuring that it is Completed in a good and workmanlike manner.
Subrecipient shall make no payment to subcontractors until all work
is complete and has passed final inspection.
C. It 13 the sole responsibility of Subrecipient's authorized
weatb.erization staff to perform every initial assessment, every
EASY Audit, and every final inspection_ In an emergency situation,
Subrecipient may request that the Department t ive this
requirement. The Department will review each request separately to
determine whether at waiver will be granted, the conditions for the
waiver, and the maximum time allotted for the waiver. under no
circumstances will a waiver be granted Eor longer than six months.
Failure to strictly adhere to this policy will result in disallowed
costs.
SECTION 14. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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A. Subrecipient shall develop and implement a property management
system which conforms with the uniform aditin"trativ'e requirements
referenced in Section 5 of this contract. subrecipient shall not
Use, transfer, or dispose of any property acquired in whole or in
part with funds provided under this or a previous weather12ation
assistance program, Contract except in accordance with its own
property management system and Department Policy issuances.
B. Subrecipient shall elta)blish adequate safeguards to prevent lose,
damage, or theft of property acquired hereunder and shall promptly
report to Department any loss, damage, or theft of property with an
acquisition cost of Five Hundred Dollars (S500.00) or more.
SECTION 15. INSVRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Subreacipient shall maintain adequate personal injury and property
damage liability insurance. If Subrecipient is a unit of local
governrwat, and has sufficient assets or reserves to "self -insure"
against the hazards which Could arise in Connection with the
performance of this contract,the unit of goverwent may "self -insure."
Even a unit of local government which has sufficient reserves to cover
reasonably anticipated liabilities may elect to carry such insurance
for its own benefit and/or to ensure the viability of the
Weatherization Assistance Program.
If Subrecipient is npt in a position to "self -insure," Subrecipient
shall provide Department with certificates of insurance evidencing
Subrecipient's current and Affective insurance coverage_ Subrecipient
agrees to'notify the Department immediately upon receipt or,
notification of the termination, cancellation, expirar ion, or
modification of any insnrance coverage or policy endorsements.
Subrecipient agrees to suspend the.performance of all work performed
under this contract until Subrecipient satisfies the coverage
requirements, and has delivered to Department certificates of insurance
evidencing that such coverage and policy endorsements are current and
effective.
SECTION 16. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Subrecipient shall give Department immediate written notice of any
claim or action filed with a court or administrative agency against
Subrecipient and arising out of the performaance of this contractt or any
subcontract hereunder. Subrecipient shall furnish to Department copies
of all pertinent papers received by Subrecipient with respect to Such
action or claim.
SECTION 17. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MONTTORING
Department or its designee may conduct periodic desk and on -site
monitoring to evaluate the efficiency, economy; and effectiveness of
subrecipient's performance of this contract. Department ulll advise
Subrecipient in writing of any deficiencies noted during such
monitoring. Department may provide technical assistance to
Subrecipient and may require changes in Subreeipient's accounting,
personnel, procurement, and management procedures'in order to correct
any deficiencies noted. Subrecipient ntay be required by Department to
return to -dwelling units to correct identified problems. Department
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may further review and assess the efforts Subrecipient has made to
correct previously noted deficiencies. Department may withhold funds,
deobligate funds, suspend performance, terminate this contract, or
invoke other remedies in the event monitoring reveals material
deficiencies in Subrecipient's performance, or if Subreciptent fails to
correct any deficiency within a reasonable period of time.
SECTION 28. LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. Subrecipient represents that it possesses the practical ability and
the legal authority to enter into this contract, to receive and
manage the funde authorized by this contract,,' and perform the
services Subrecipient has obligated itself to perform under this
contract.
B. the person signing this contract on behalf of Subrecipient hereby
Warrants that he/she has been authorized by Subrecipient to execute
this contract on behalf of Subrecipient and to bind Subrecipient to
all terms herein set forth.
C. Department shall have the,right to suspend or terminate this
contract if there is a dispute as to the legal authority of either
Subrecipient or the person signing this contract to enter into this
contract or to render performance hereunder.. Should such
suspension or termination occur, Subrecipient is liable to
Department for any money it has received for performance of the
provisions of this contract.
SECTION 19. PREVENTION OF FRAUD AND ABUSE
A. Subrecipient shall establish, maintain, and utilize internal
control systems and procedures sufficient to'prevent, detect, and
correct incidents of waste, fraud, and abuse'in the SPS LIP and to
provide for the proper and effective, management of all program and
fiscal activities funded by this contract. Subrecipient's internal
control systems and all transactions and other significant events
must be clearly documented and the documentation made readily
available for monitoring by Department.
B. Subrecipient shall give Department or its designee complete access
to all of its records, employees, and agents for the purpose of
monitoring or investigating the SPS LIP. Subrecipient shall fully
cooperate with Department's efforts to detect, investigate, and
prevent waste, fraud, and abuse_ Subrecipient shall immediately
notify the Department of any identified instances of waste, fraud,
or abuse.
C_ Subrecipient nay not discriminate against any employee or other
person who reports a violation of the terms of this contract or of
any law or regulation to Department or to any appropriate law
enforcement authority, if the report is made;in good faith.
SECTION 20. CONFLICT OF LNTEREST/NEPOTISM
A. Subrecipient represents that neither it nor any member of its
governing body presently has any interest or`shall acquire any
interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict with the
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performance of this contract and that no person having such
interest shall be employed by Subrecipient oriappointed as a member
of Sul�trecipientIa governing body.
B. Subrecipient shall establish safeguards t0 prevent its employees
from using their positions for a purpose that; is, or gives the
appearance of being, motivated by a desire for private gain for
themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have
gamily, business or other ties-
C. Subrecipient lit3too$ that it will comply with ;Tex. Gov't Code Ann.
Chapter 573 by ensuring that no officer, empipyee, or member of the
governing body of Subrecipient shall vote for or confirm the
employment of any person related within the second degree of
'affinity or third degree of consanguinity totany member of the
governing body or to any officer or employeejauthorized to employ
or supervise such person. This prohibition shall not prohibit the
continued employment of a person who has been continuously employed
for a period of two years prior to the elect.�oa or appointment of
the officer, employee,. Or governing body member related to such
person in the prohibited degree.
SECTION 22. POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND LOBBYING
No funds provided under this contract may be used to attempt to
influence in any manner a member of Congress to favor or oppose any
legislation or appropriation by Congress, nor to,lobby state or local
elected officials except foe advocacy on issues affecting energy
assistance programs for low-income clients.
SECTION 22. SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
No funds received by Subrecipient under this contract may be used,
either directly or indirectly, to support any religious or anti -
religious activity.
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SECTION 23. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL, OPPORTUNITY
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of; be subj®eted to
discrimination under, or be denied employment in,'the administration of
or in connection with any program or activity funded in whole or in
part with funds made available under this contract.
SECTION 24. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS
Subrecipient shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws
and regulations, including those specified in 10'PC.F.R. Part 600
Appendix A - Generally Applicable Requirements.
SECTION 25. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
Funds provided to Subrecipient under this contract may not be
substituted for funds of resources from any other source nor in any way
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serve to reduce the funds or resources which
to or provided through Subrecipient had this
executed.
SECTION 26. DEBARRED AND SUSPENDED PARTIES
Subrecipient must not make any award (subgrant o3
party which is debarred or suspended or is others
ineligible for participation in Federal assistan(
Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension
SECTION 27. NO WAIVER
Iwo right or remedy given to Department by this ci
the existence of any other right or remedy, nor
in the exercise of any right or remedy be deemed
right or remedy. The failure of Department to e;
remedy on any occasion shall not constitute a wa;
right to exercise that or any other right or rem{
SECTION 28. PRIOR ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
All prior oral or written agreements between the
relating to the subject matter of this contract
writing and axe contained herein.
SECTION 29. SEVERABILITX
Tf any portion of this contract is held to be
competent jurisdiction, the remainder of it s
have been available
never been
contract) to any
ise excluded from or
e programs under
n
ntract shall preclude
hall any action taken
a waiver of any other
*rcise any right or
ver of Department's
dy at aL later time,
parties hereto
been reduced to
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Q O73/076
Approval Signature
MMC NOT SIGNED
Mark McDougal Mayor
Date Signed