HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2012-R0404 - Contract - Lubbock Boys And Girls Clubs - CDBG, Youth Summer Program - 10_25_2012Resolution No. 2012-RO404
October 25, 2012
Item No. 5.17
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFT] IE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Community Development Funding
Contract, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock Boys and Girls Clubs,
from the Community Development Block Grant to fund the Youth Summer 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 October 25
ATTEST:
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Rebe ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Phyl Brown
Inte n Community Development Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy stant i y torney
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Resolution No. 2012—RO404
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
IJIE CITY OF LUBBOCK :AND LU13BOCK BOYS,XND GIRLS CLUB, INC.
STATE OF TEXAS j
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TI IIS AGREEMENT, entered this 25th day of October, 2012 by and between the City of
Lubbock (herein called the "City") and Lubbock Bovs & Girls Club, Inc. (herein called the
"Grantee").
WHEREAS, the City- has applied for and received funds from the United States
Government under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to engage the Grantee to assist the Grantee in utilizing such
finds:
WHEREAS, the City is obligated to do and perform certain services in its undertaking of
a Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to the Housing and Development Act
of 1975, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee operates a non-profit center offering services to low- and
moderate -income individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the services provided by the Grantee benefit citizens of the City of Lubbock
and constitute a valuable public service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has declared programs of the
Grantee to be a public purpose and the provision of these services to be a predominate purpose of
this transaction; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee and the services it provides have been found to meet the criteria
for funding under provision 24 CFR 570.201, and
WI II REAS, the accomplishment of the above public purpose is the predominant purpose
of' this transaction, continuing supervision by the City together with statutory and contractual
requirements provide sufficient assurance that this public purpose will be accomplished; and an
audit provides sufficient protection of the handling ofpublic money; and
W11FREAS, the City Council has found that the Grantee has the special expertise,
knowledge and experience necessary i«r the Summer Sports Camp Program and that the City
will receive adequate consideration in the firm of substantial public benefit: and
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WHEREAS, the City desires to contract %kith the Grantee to make available fends for the
l.uhbock Bovs & Girls Club Sumner Sports Camp Program.
NOW, T IEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that:
SC'OPF OF SFRVICE
A. Activities
The Grantee will be responsible for administering a CDBG Year 2012-2013 Summer
Sports Camp Program in a manner satisfactory to the City and consistent with any
standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the
activities eligible under the Community Development Block Grant Program.
The Lubbock Boys & Girls Club Summer Sports Program will provide quality summer
day camps. The camps provide safe, fun, and educational activities for the children
during the summer when school is not in session. The program provides a supervised
place for children to enjoy while parents are «working or in school. The programs will
take place at the Phea Branch, located at 1801 E. 24"' and the Optimist Branch, located at
3301 Cornell.
B. NationaIObjectives
The Grantee certifies that the activities carried out with fiends provided under this
Agreement will meet the CDBG program's National Objective of benefiting
low/moderate income persons, as defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208.
C. City Responsibilities
1. City agrees to provide Grantee assistance from the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (IIUD) funds in an amount not to exceed
SI0,745 in return for Grantee performing the activities set forth in this
Agreement as consideration for said funds.
2. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's
responsibilities are contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate federal funds
to meet City's liabilities under this agreement. If adequate funds are not
available to make payments under this agreement, City shall notify Grantee in
writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined, City shall
terminate this agreement and will not be liable for failure to make payments to
Grantee under this agreement.
3. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee. or any
portions thereof: which have been paid to Grantee or which are subject to
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payment to Grantee, or �\ hich have been reimbursed to Grantee or «hick are
subject to reimbursement to Grantee by any source other than City or Grantee.
4. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee Much are
not allowable costs, as set forth in 24 CFR §570.207.
5. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee or for any
performances rendered by Grantee which are not strictly in accordance with the
terms of this agreement.
6. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee in the
performance of this agreement which have not been billed to City by Grantee
within ninety (90) days.
7. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Grantee
before commencement of this agreement or alter termination of this agreement.
D. Grantee's Responsibilities
Grantee shall perform all activities in accordance with their budget, the
applicable laws and regulations set forth herein, the assurance,
certifications, and all other terms, provisions, and requirements set forth in
this agreement.
2. Grantee shall submit to City such reports on the operation and
performance of this agreement during their program activity timeframe, as
required by the City.
3. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this
agreement, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that
if Grantee fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any
report required by this agreement, City may, at its sole option and in its
sole discretion, withhold any or all payments otherwise due or requested
by Grantee hereunder. If City withholds such payments, it shall notify
Grantee in writing of its decision and the reasons therefor. Payments
withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as
the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by
Grantee.
4. Grantee shall refund to City any sum of money which has been paid to
Grantee by City �khich City determines has resulted in overpayment to
Grantee, or which City determines has not been spent by Grantee strictly in
accordance with the terns of this agreement. Such refund shall be made
by Grantee to City within thirty (30) working days after such refund is
requested by City.
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5. Grantee agrees to comply with applicable unilorm administrative
requirements, as described in 24 CFR -570.502.
6. Grantee agrees to comply with housing and Urban Development (httcotne
Performance Mcasurenlent rcquirenicnts and reporting.
7. Grantee agrees to carry out the activities under this agreement in
compliance with all Federal laws and regulations described in 24 CFR
Chaptcr 570 subpart K except grantee does not assume the City's
responsibility for initiating; the review process under the provisions of 24
CFR part 52.
S. Grantee will have the klatch and Non-CDBG funds ready and available
prior to the start of the project. Failure to do so may delay, and or cancel
the project.
9. Grantee will verily and ccrtify eligibility when the activity is a Low -mod
Clientele program by signing and dating the Self Certification form.
E. Grantee's Match:
Grantees applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds must supplement requests for CDBG funds with additional funds
from sources other than CDBG. This project must provide 25% or more
of the total project costs from non-CDBG sources.
2. Matching funds may include cash provided by the agency from its own
fund or other agencies, donations, or grants other than CDBG. The value
of the match is subject to review and approval by the City of Lubbock.
F. Levels of Accomplishment/ Timeline
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Grantee agrees to provide the following levels of program services:
Activity
Planning and recruitment
Enroll and of fcr summer program
Final year reporting;
Timeline
January -May 2012
June -August 2012
September 2012
Total Units/Year
150 (individuals)
150
Mute: Units means the number of unduplicated participants that will benefit directly from the
program.
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G. Staflln{o
Staff related to the entire project:
Staff Nfember General Program Dutics
Executive Director Administration, oversight of grant funds and club branches.
Program Manager Request funds, submit reports, oversee budget
Unit Director Optimist Program coordinator and club activities
Unit Director Phea Program coordinator and club activities
Performance Monitoring
The City will monitor the performance of the Grantee for compliance with goals and
requirements as required or as it deems necessary in accordance with the regulations.
Monitoring will be based on a risk analysis and a monitoring plan developed at the
beginning of the fiscal year. Desk monitoring will take place on a monthly basis during
grantees program activity timeframe. Substandard performance as determined by the City
will constitute non-compliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard
performance is not taken by the Grantee within a reasonable period of time after being
notified by the City in writing, contract suspension or termination procedures will be
initiated.
Monitoring timeline will be as follows:
• Notification letter sent to grantee at least 15 da-y's before monitoring visit.
• Monitoring letter sent to grantee identifying concerns and findings if any within thirty
(30) days of monitoring visit.
• Grantee must provide a %vritten response within thirty (30) days to the monitoring
letter that describes how the grantee will resolve any issues. If no deficiencies were
noted grantee must confirm receipt of report within thirty (30) days of the date of the
letter.
'f ME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the Grantee shall start on the l" day of October, 2012. and terminate on the
30th clay of September, 2013. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein
shall be extended to cower any additional time period during which the Grantee remains
in control of CD13G funds or other assets, including program income.
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13i1DGET
Line Item: Amount:
Personnel & 510,7 l�
Payroll Tales
TOTAL: S 10.745
Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph VIII
(C)(2) of this Agreement. In addition, the City may require a more detailed budget
breakdown than the one contained herein, and the Grantee shall provide such
supplementary budget information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed
by the City. Any changes to this budget must be approved in writing by the City.
PAYMENT
All payments to grantees are on a monthly reimbursement basis. The Grantee will have
incurred the expense or paid for the expense and submit detailed source documentation
to the City when requesting payment.
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the City under
this contract shall not exceed $10,745. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses
shall be made against the line item budgets specified in Paragraph III herein and in
accordance with performance. Expenses for general administration shall also be paid
against the line item budgets specified in Paragraph III and in accordance with
performance.
Payment request must be submitted with back-up documentation such as time sheets,
paycheck stubs, receipts, invoices, billing statements or other verification in support of all
expenditures incurred and charged to the grant.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Grantee's financial management
system in accordance with the standards specified in 24 C FR 84.
NOTICES
Communication and details concerning this contract shall be directed to the following
contract representativcs:
Clty Grantee
Joe Rangel Tom Vermillion
City of Lubbock Lubbock Boys & Girls Club
P. O. Box 2000 I' O Box 94163
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V1. SPEC[AI, CONDITIONS
NONE
V[I, GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. General Compliance
The Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 570 (the [-lousing and Urban Development regulations concerning
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)). The Grantee also agrees to comply
with all other applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies governing
the funds provided under this contract. The Grantee further agrees to utilize funds
available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise
available.
B. '"Independent Contractor"
Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner,
as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties.
The Grantee shall at all times remain an "independent contractor" with respect to the
services to be performed under this Agreement. The City shall be exempt from payment
of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and
Workers' Compensation insurance as the Grantee is an independent contractor.
C. Indemnity and Release
Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the
City, and City's respective officers, employees, elected officials and agents, from and
against any and all fosses, damages, claims or liabilities, of any kind or nature, which
arise directly or indirectly, or are related to, in any way, manner or form, the activities
contemplated hereurider.
Grantee shall pay to the City, the City's respective officers, employees, elected officials
and/or agents, as applicable, all attorneys' fees incurred by such parties in enforcing
Grantee's indemnity in this section.
The City, and its respective officers, employees, elected officials and agents shall not be
liable and Grantee hereby releases the City, and its respective officers, employees, elected
officials and agents, for, from and/or against any losses, damages, claims or liabilities to
Grantee
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The indemnity and release provided herein shall survive the termination or voidance of
this aureement.
1). Riaht to Fxcrcise
The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract,
equity, or othervise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of
relief in a court of competent ,jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any
arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The
remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised
concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision
in, or related to, this document, the former shall control.
E. Workers' Compensation
The Grantee shall provide Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for all of its
employees involved in the performance of this contract.
F. Insurance and Bonding
The Grantee shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets From loss
due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum, shall purchase a
blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from
the City.
The Grantee shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of 24 CFR 84,
Bonding and Insurance.
G. Grantor Recognition
The Grantee shall insure recognition of the role of the .grantor agency in providing
services through this contract. All activities, facilities, and items utilized pursuant to this
contract shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, the Grantee will
include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with
funds made available under this contract.
11. Amendments
The City or Grantee may amend this Agreement at any time, provided that such
amendments make specific reference to this Agreement and are executed in writing,
signed by a duly authorized representative of both organizations and approved by the
City's �!overning body. Such amendments shall not invalidate this agreement nor relieve
or release the City or Grantee from its obligations under this Agreement.
The City may, in its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform kvith Federal, state or
local governmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts. or fir other
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reasons. II' such amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or
schedule of the activities to be undertaken as part of' this Agreement, such modifications
%,111 he incorporated only by written amendment si`,,ned by both City and Grantee.
Suspension or Termination
Either party may terminate this contract at any time by giving written notice to the other
Party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereol' at least 30 days before
the effective date of such termination. Partial termination of the Scope of Service in
Paragraph I.A. above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of the City. In the
went of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared by the
Grantee under this Agreement shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the
City, and the Grantee shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any
satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination.
The City may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if the
Grantee fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, or with any of the rules,
regulations or provisions referred to herein; and the City may declare the Grantee
ineligible for any further participation in the City's contracts, in addition to other
remedies as provided by law. In the event there is probable cause to believe the Grantee
is in noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, the City may withhold up to
fifteen percent (15%) of said contract funds until such time as the Grantee is found to be
in compliance by the City, or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance.
The City may also terminate this agreement in the event of an emergency or disaster,
whether an act of God, natural or manmade, by giving twenty -tour (24) hour notice. The
City may give said notice verbally to Grantee, Any expenditure incurred prior to
receiving notice will be reimbursed; however, in no event shall the City pay any expenses
incurred after notice of termination is received by Grantee.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIRENIENTS
A. Financial Management
Accounting_ Standards
The Grantee at, to comply with ?-I CFR 84 and agrees to adhere to the
accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal
controls. and maintain necessary source documcntation for all costs incurred.
2. Cost Principles
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The Grantee shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A-
122 "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations", These principles shall be
applied for all costs incurred Nvhcthcr charged on a direct or indirect basis.
13, Documentation and Record-Kceping
Records to be Maintained
The Grantee; shall maintain all records required by the Federal regulations
specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506 that are pertinent to the activities to be funded
tinder this Agreement. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
a. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
b. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meet the
National Objective of the CDBG program of benefiting
low/moderate income persons.
C. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities;
d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or
disposition of real property acquired or improved with CDBG
assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal
opportunity components of the CDBG program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and 24 CFR
84; and
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K
of 24 CFR 570.
2. Retention
The Grantee shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred under this
contract for a period of four (4) years after the termination of all activities funded
under this Agreement. Records for non -expendable property acquired with funds
under this contract shall be retained for four (4) years after final disposition of
such property. Records for any displaced person must be kept for four (4) years
after he/she has received final payment. Notwithstanding the above, if there is
litigation, claims, audits, negotiations or other actions that involve any of the
records cited and that have started before the expiration of' the four-year period,
then such records must be retained until completion of the actions and resolution
of all issues, or the expiration of the four-year period, whichever occurs later.
3. Client Data
'['he Grantee shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services
provided, Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address,
income level or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of service
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provided. Such information shall be made available to City monitors or their
designees for rcyicw upon request.
4. Disclosure
The Grantee understands that client information collected under this contract is
private, and the use or disclosure of such information, %,,hen not directly
connected with the administration of the City's or Grantee's responsibilities with
respect to services provided under this contract, is prohibited unless written
consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of minor,
that of a responsible parent/guardian, unless otherwise required by law.
5. Property Records
The Grantee shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly identify
properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall continue to meet
eligibility criteria and shall conform with the "changes in use" restrictions
specified in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(8), as applicable.
6. Close -Outs
The Grantee's obligation to the City shall not end until all close-out requirements
are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not
limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the
return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program
income balances, and accounts receivable to the City), final close-out reports and
determining the custodianship of records.
7. Audits & Inspections
All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall
be made available to the City, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal
Government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the City or
grantor agency deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or
transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be
fully cleared by the Grantee within 30 days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure
of the Grantee to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a
violation of this contract and may result in the withholding of future payments.
The Grantee hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit conducted in
accordance with current City policy concerning Grantee audits and, as applicable,
ONIB Circular A-133.
Grantees meeting the O.ti-lf3 Circular A-133 requirements must submit their audits
to the audit clearings house within nine (9) months after the entities fiscal year end
date.
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C. Renortinu and PaN-mcnt Procedures
Proeram Income
The Grantee shrill report as required by the City all program income as defined at
24 CFR 570.500(a) generated by activities carried out %pith CDBG funds made
available under this contract. The use of program income by the Grantee shall
comply with the requirements set forth at ?-I CFR 570.504. Byway of further
limitations, the Grantee may use such income during the contract period for
activities permitted tinder this contract and shall reduce requests tar additional
hinds by the amount of any such program income balances on hand. All unused
program income shall be returned to the City at the end of the contract period.
Any interest earned on cash advances from the U. S. Treasury is not program
income and shall be remitted promptly to the City.
2. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, the Grantee Nvill develop an indirect cost allocation
plan for determining the appropriate Grantee's share of administrative costs and
shall submit such plan to the City for approval, in a farm specified by the City.
3. Payment Procedures
The City will pay to the Grantee funds available under this contract, based upon
information submitted by the Grantee and consistent with any approved budget
and City policy concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances,
payments will be made For eligible expenses actually incurred by the Grantee, and
not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the City in
accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in Grantee
accounts. In addition, the City reserves the right to liquidate funds available under
this contract for costs incurred by the City on behalf of the Grantee.
4. Performance Reports
Grantee shall submit to City a Performance and Financial Report, monthly or
during their program activity time frame as requested by the city, in a format
prescribed by the City and shall include the amount of funds expended for each of
the eligible activities.
The initial Performance and Financial Report is required by the 20'h of the
Following month after program activity starts. Grantee shall continue to submit the
reports monthly no later than the ?0'h of each month, the September financial
report and request for reimbursement must be in by September 30. The
performance report will remain due by the 20`h of the following month. Reporting
will continue from the start ofprogram activity till the end ofthe program year.
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Along mth the performance report grantee shall submit narrative information
on progress of the funded activities to the Cite in the form, content, and frequency
as required by the City. Public facility projects must submit narrative information
oil progress of project on a quarterly basis.
D. Procurement
Compliance
The Grantee shall comply with current City policy concerning the purchase of
equipment and shall maintain inventory records of all non -expendable personal
property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided herein.
All program assets purchased with such funds (unexpended program income,
property, equipment, etc.) shall revert to the City upon termination of this
contract.
2. CFR Standards
The Grantee shall procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with
the requirements of 24 CFR 84, Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently
follow Property Management Standards as modified by 24 CFR 570.502(b)(6),
covering utilization and disposal of property.
3. Travel
The Grantee shall obtain written approval from the City for any travel outside the
metropolitan area with funds provided under this contract.
iX. RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE -FOR -ONE HOUSING
REPLACEMENT
The Grantee agrees to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and implementing,
regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 and 24 CFR 570.606(b): (b) the requirements of 24 CFR
570.606(c) governing the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation .Assistance Plan
tinder Section 104(d) of the I ICD Act; and (c) the requirements in 570.606(d.) governing
optional relocation policies. ("File City may preempt the optional policies.) The Grantee
shall provide relocation assistance to persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit
organizattions and farms) that are displaced as a direct result of acquisition, rehabilitation,
demolition or conversion for a CD13G-assisted project. The Grantee also agrees to
comply with applicable City ordinances, resolutions and policies concerning the
displacement of persons from their residences.
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X. PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil RiLlits
Compliance
*The Grantee agrees to comply and to require all subcontractors to comply xvith
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968 as amended, Section 104(b) and Section 109 of Title i of the housing
and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. the :age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and with Executive Order
11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 121086.
2. Nondiscrimination
'The Grantee will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex,
disability or other handicap, age, marital/familial status, or status with regard to
public assistance. The Grantee will take affirmative action to insure that all
employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment
practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading,
demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Grantee agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the
contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
3. band Covenants
This contract is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and 24 CER 570.601 and 602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer
of land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this
contract, the Grantee shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be
inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein
defined, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in
any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, providing that the City and the
United States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. The
Grantee, in undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder,
agrees to take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will
not itself so discriminate.
4. Section 504
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The Grantee atirces to comply with any Federal regulations issued pursuant to
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 t1.S.C. 706),
which prohibits discrimination against the handicapped in ally Federally -assisted
program. "[-he City shall provide the Grantee with any tillldc lines necessary fi r
compliance with that portion of the regulations in force Turing the term of this
contract.
5. Reports
The Grantee shall maintain a report that documents the race/ethnicity of its
employees. The Grantee shall provide the City a copy with said report upon
execution of this Agreement.
6. Policies
'File Grantee shall maintain current copies of its fair housing and equal
opportunity policies. The Grantee shall provide a copy of said policies to the City
immediately upon request.
B. Affirmative Action
Approved Plan
The Grantee agrees that it shall be committed to tarty out pursuant to the City's
specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as
provided in the President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965.
Grantees receiving federal funds through the City are required to develop a written
affirmative action program to insure that equal opportunity is provided in all
aspects of their employment.
2. W/MFiE
The Grantee will use its best efforts to afford minority- and women -owned
business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity, to participate in the
performance of this contract. As used in this contract, the term "minority and
female business enterprise" means a business at least filly -one percent (51%)
owned and controlled by minority Group members or women. For the purpose of
this definition, "minority group members" are Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking,
Spanish -surnamed or Spanish -heritage Americans, Asian -Americans, and
American Indians. The Grantee may rely on xritten representations by businesses
regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an
independent investigation.
3. Access to Records
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The Grantee shall furnish and cause each of its own subrecipients or
subcontractors to furnish all intiirmation and reports required hereunder and «ill
permit access to its books, records and accounts by the City. I ILID or its agent, or
other authorized Federal officials for purposes of investi`,,ation to ascertain
compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions states! herein.
-I. Notifications
The Grantee will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which
it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a
notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union
or worker's representative of the Grantee's commitments hereunder, and shall
post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment.
5. EEO/AA Statement
The Grantee will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or
on behalf of the Grantee, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative
Action employer.
6. Subcontract Provisions
The Grantee will include the provisions of Paragraphs X.A., Civil Rights, and B.,
Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by
reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each of its own
subrecipients or subcontractors.
C. Employment Restrictions
Prohibited Activity
The Grantee is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel
employed in the administration of the program for; political activities; sectarian
or religious activities; and lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities.
2. Labor Standards
The Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in
accordance with the Davis -Bacon :act as amended, the provisions of Contract
Work flours and Safety Standards Act, the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (40
U.S.C. 276a-276a-5, 40 USC 327 and 40 USC 276c) and all other applicable
Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar
as those acts apply to the performance of this contract. The Grantee shall
maintain documentation which demonstrates compliance with hour and wage
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requirements of this part. Such documentation shall he made available to the City
fur review upon request. the Grantee agrees that, except with respect to the
rehabilitation or construction of residential property containing less than eight (8)
units, all contractors engaged under contracts in excess of S2,000.00 for
construction, renovation or repair �+ ork financed in whole or in part with
assistance provided under this contract, shall comply with Federal requirements
adopted by the City pertaining to such contracts and with the applicable
requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor, under 29 CFR Parts
1, 3, 5 and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees
to journey workers; provided, that if wage rates higher than those required under
the regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended to
relieve (lie Grantee of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage.
The Grantee shall cause or require to he inserted in fill], in all such contracts
subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirements of this paragraph.
3. "Section 3" Clause
a. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in
24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to
the execution or this contract, shall be a condition of the Federal financial
assistance provided under this contract and binding upon the City, the
Grantee and any of the Grantee's subrecipients and subcontractors. Failure
to fulfill these requirements shall subject the City, the Grantee and any of
the Grantee's subrecipients and subcontractors, their successors and
assigns, to those sanctions specified by the Agreement through which
Federal assistance is provided. The Grantee certifies and agrees that no
contractual or other disability exists which would prevent compliance with
these requirements.
The Grantee further agrees to comply with these '"Section 3" requirements
and to include the following language in all subcontracts executed under
this Agreement:
"The work to be performed under this contract is a project assisted
under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from
HUD and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 (of the
f lousing and Urban Development Act of 1953), as amended, 12
U.S.C. 1701. Section 3 requires that, to the greatest extent
feasible, opportunities for training and employment he given to
low- and very low-income residents of' the project area, and
contracts for work in connection with [lie project be awarded to
business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low-
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and very low-income persons residing in the metropolitan area in
which the project is located.^
The Grantee further agrees to ensure that opportunities for training and
employment arising in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including
rcduction and abatement of lead -based paint hazards), housing
construction, or other public construction project are given to low- and
very low-income persons residing xvithin the metropolitan area in which
the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should he
given to lore- and Very low -Income persons within the service area of the
project or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low -
and very low-income participants in other I WD programs; and award
contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing rehabilitation
(including reduction and abatement of lead -based paint hazards), housing
construction, or other public construction project are given to business
concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-
income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-
funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to
business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low- and very
low-income residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which
the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in
other HUD programs.
The Grantee certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal
incapacity exists which would prevent compliance with these
requirements.
b. Notifications
The Grantee agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other
contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising said labor organization
or worker's representative of its commitments under this Section 3 clause
and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to
employees and applicants for employment or training.
C. Subcontracts
The Grantee will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and
skill take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that
the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the grantor
agency. The Grantee will not subcontract with any entity where it has
notice or knowledge that the latter has been Iuund in violation of
regulations under 24 C FR 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the
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entity has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to
comply with the requiremctits of these regulations.
D. Conduct
I. Assignability
The grantee shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract without the
prior written consent of the City thereto, provided, however, that claims for
money due or to become due to the Grantee from the City under this contract may
be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such
approval. Notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly
to the City.
2. Subcontracts
a. Approvals
The Grantee shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in
the performance of this contract without the written consent of the City prior to
the execution of such agreement.
b. Monitoring
The Grantee will monitor all subcontracted services on a risk analysis basis to
assure contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in
written reports and supported with documented evidence of follow-up actions
taken to correct areas of noncompliance.
C. Content
The Grantee shall cause all of the provisions of this contract in its entirety to be
included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of
this Agreement.
d. Selection Process
The Grantee shall undertake to insure that a!! subcontracts !et in the perfon-nance
of this :agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis.
Executed copies of all subcontracts shall be forwarded to the City along with
documentation concerning the selection process.
C. Suspension f Disbarment
The Grantee shall not enter into any subcontracts with an agency, husiness or
individual that has been suspended. disbarred or Otherwise excluded from federal
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grants. The Grantee shall maintain records demonstrating that it has reviewed
potential subcontractors against the debarred and excluded list prior to committing
any grant tends to a subcontract.
s. I latch Act
The Grantee aorces that no tends provided, nor personnel cmployed under this
contract, shall be in any %gay or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political
activities in violation of Chapter 15 ot" I'itle V United States Cede.
4. Conflict of Interest
The Grantee shall maintain written codes of conduct that govern the performance
of its employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. Said codes
of conduct shall be in compliance with 24 CFR 84.42.
Further, Grantee covenants that it presently has no financial interest, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required under this Agreement. The Grantee further covenants that, in
the performance of this Agreement, no person having such a financial interest
shall be employed or retained by the Grantee hereunder. These conflict of interest
provisions apply to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or
elected official or appointed official of the City, or of any designated public
agencies or subrecipients which are receiving funds under the CDBG Entitlement
program.
5. Lobbying
The Grantee hereby certifies that
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract. the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or Xyill
be paid to any person fir influencing or attempting to influence an officer
or eniployce of'any agency. a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Mcniber of Congress in connection %%1th
this Federal contract, grant, loan. or cooperative agreement, it %Hill
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complete and submit Standard Form-Ll-L, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying." in accordance with its instructions,
C. It will require that the language of paragraph (d) of this certification he
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly; and
d. Lobbying Certification - Paragraph d
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance
was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of
this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31. U. S. Code. Any person
who fails to rile the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty
of not less than $10.000 and not more than $100.000 for each such failure.
6. Copyright
If this contract results in any copyrightable material or inventions, the City and/or
grantor agency reserves the right to royalty -free, non-exclusive and irrevocable
license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use and to authorize others to use, the
work or materials for government purposes.
7. Religious Organization
The Grantee agrees that funds provided under this contract will not be utilized for
religious activities, to promote religious interests, or for the benefit of a religious
organization in accordance with the Federal regulations specified in 24 CFR
570.2000).
XI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
'The Grantee agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as they apply to
the performance of this contract:
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401. ct seq.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., as amended,
131 S relating to inspection, monitoring, entry. reports, and information, as well as other
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requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and ali regulations and
guidelines issued thereunder.
Environmental Protection :Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 C.F.R., Part 50, as
amended.
B. Flood Disaster Protection
In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42
USC 4001), the Grantee shall assure that, for activities located in an area identified by
FENIA as having special flood hazards. flood insurance under the National Flood
Insurance Program is obtained and maintained as a condition of financial assistance for
acquisition or construction purposes (including rehabilitation).
C . Lead -Based Paint
The Grantee agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential structures with
assistance provided under this contract shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based Paint
Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35 and will comply with all applicable
requirements.
D. Asbestos
City agrees to comply with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act set forth at Article
4477-3a Section 12 of the Texas Civil Statutes and the National Emission Standard for
Asbestos Regulations set forth at 40 CFR Part 6 1.
E. Historic Preservation
fhe Grantee agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set forth in the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the
procedures set forth in 36 CFR, Part 800, Advisory Council on I fistoric Preservation
Procedures for Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance
of this contract. In general, this requires concurrence from the State I fistoric Preservation
Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty (50) years
old or older or that are included on a Federal, state, or local historic property list.
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X11. Sf:VI:RABILITY
If any provision of this :agreement is held invalid, the remainder ot'the Agreement shall
not be affected thereby, and all other Parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in foil
tierce and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the elate first written
above.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
Gle R er on
Mayor
A' EST:
Rebe ea Garza, City Secretary
LUBBOCK BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC.
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Tom Vermillion
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
by s Brown, Interim Community Development Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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torney
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