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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 1203 - Proposal - Community Services - CSBG Program - 09_09_1982DGV:da RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 1203 - 9/9/82 WHEREAS, the Community Services Department of the City of Lubbock, Texas, desires to submit a proposal for a Community Services Block Grant; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has determined that said Community Services Block Grant, if received, would be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Lubbock; NOW THEREFORE: 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 sign an application (CSBG Form 419) proposing a Community Services Block Grant program for the City of Lubbock in the amount of $142,586.00 for the period of October 1, 1982 to September 30, 1983. Passed by the Council this 9th day of September 1982. BILL McAfISTER, MAYOR ATTEST. E elyn Galtfga, City e e a y-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 'Dene�'lU U Denzel Pero er full, Dire T or of Public Services APPROVED AS TO FORM: G. Vandiver, First Asst. City COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM h BUDGET DATA Page 1 of 12 Date 9-7-82 i.liame of Applicant Agency 2. Name of Executive Director 3. P one area code) roram Year 5.0 CSA/HHS 18o6-762-6411 From o Grantee 60160 CommunitServices Eliseo Solis 9730-82 6.Contract 7. Street Address 8. City 9. State 10. Zip 11. Plan Year 16. Amount 17.Local Share Estimated P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock Texas 79457 ❑ 1 ❑ 2 ❑ 3 04 ❑ 5 of CSBG (Specify Amount and # of Clients ime Table 15. Project Title and Statement Activities Required to Pro ram Year Otr. ! Training and Technical Fpnas (80%) Source) to be Ist 2nd 3rd 4th of One -Year Goals Achieve Goal Assistance Re wired (20%) Served A. To provide a range of Al) Community Services will con- Coordination in all phases A1) 450 activities having a tinue its efforts to provide of Community Services ac- approximatel measurable and poten- organizational assistance to tivities will be made with 50 active me tially major impact on neighborhood groups in the TDCA training and technical bers per ass causes of poverty. target area. To date, there assistance. The assistance ciation are six neighborhood asso- required will consist main- ciations at different levels ly of orientation and of preparedness. During FY changes resulting from 83 two more areas are being Grant funds being imple- targeted for concentrated mented by the state rather attention. x x x x than federal. A2) In line with the above, A2) 108 pers training and technical as- to receive sistance will be provided by first hand way of meetings and work- training & shops. Meetings have been technical held at least quarterly by assistance c officers of the presently behalf of re developed neighborhood of neighborh associations. Technical Totals this page . . . .$ $ 22. This application has been check A or B as appropriate. A copy of this application has been forwarded to the Texas Dept. of A. ❑ Approved by the applicant's B. Reviewed by the applicant's administering Community Affairs. It is understood/agreed by the undersigned that any governing board board/approved by its governing officials. funds received as a result of this application will be subject to the general conditions governing CSBG grants. ' ZT.--N-ame-7itle of Principaloverm ng Official 24. i gna 2�lTa e en. uate ot boardpprova . or Principal Officer of Governing Board 55 1� . I r$rp 9 1982 ons n st ood Bill McAlister, Mayor COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 2 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Name Ot ApplicantAgency Frociram Year Old HHS Grantee Amount Local Share Estimated From To Services 10-1-82 - 0-8 60160 of CSBG Funds 80% (Specify Amount and Source) 20% # of Clients to be Served _Community Project Title and Statement of One -Year Goals Activities Required to Achieve Goal Time Table Program Year Qtr. Training and Technical Assistance Required 1st 12nd Drd 4th assistance groups have been involved to discuss economic development and self-suffi- ciency. Two groups, Lubbock Economic Advancement and De- velopment Corporation and the Austin Based Mexican American Research Center, have been particularly helpful. x x x x A3) Community Services will con- A3) 10,000 duct an ongoing survey of community problems through regular outreach by way of client intake. Approximately 10,000 persons will be served in the various areas. x x x x A4) Weatherization of a minimum of A4) 120 houe 120 houses will take place this holds with e year with continuation of this special project made possible by funds provided locally as average of ! sons per hOL hold well as through the Department of Human Resources. x x x x Totals this page . . . . $ $ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $� e- n per- se - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM A BUDGET DATA Page 3 of 12 Date 9-7-82 I"Idme ot ApplicantAgency Proqram Year I Old L5A7HHS brantee ff Amount Local Share Estimated rom To Community Services 10-1-82 1 9-30-83 60160 of CSBG (Specify Amount and # of Clients Project Title and _ Activities Required Time Table Training and Technical Statement of to Achieve Goal Pro ram Year Qtr. Assistance Required Funds Source) to be lst 2nd rd 4th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served A5) Monies are being made avail- A5) 350 hot able to provide energy relief holds with to those households which will age of 5 pf experience utility cutoff or per househc the threat thereof. With monies available, a minimum of 350 households will be assisted. x x A6) Increased participations of the poor in community actions, other community programs and political activities pursuant to institutional change on behalf of poor. x x x x B. To provide activities de- BI) By way of the entities men- B1) 450 signed to assist low in- tioned in "A", the poor will come participants includ- be informed as to their role ing the elderly poor with in community action programs services on employment, so as to encourage their par - education, budgeting and ticipation in community acti- spending, housing, and vities. x x x x emergency assistance. Totals this page . . . . $ $ - Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $__ se- aver- rsons Id COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 4 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Name Ot ApplicantAgency Frogram Year ran ee rom To Amount Local Share Estimated Community Services 10-1-82 9-30-83 60160 of CSBG (Specify Amount and # of Clients _ Project Title and Activities Required Time Table Training and Technical Statement of to Achieve Goal Pro ram Year Qtr. Assistance Required Funds Source) to be 1st 12nd Drd 4th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served 132) As is allowable, staff for 82) 5 Community Services will be recruited from target areas, complying with equal oppor- tunity affirmative action re- gulations. x x x x 83) Operate all service programs in a manner consistent with CSBG overall mission, filling gaps in total service delivery systems which cannot be ade- quately administered by other. local agencies or which broaden Community Services base. x x x x 134) Due to funding cutback, out- reach center will be reduced from 3 to 2. 1) Central location, 820 Texas Avenue, staffed by director and outreach personnel. 2) East side location in pre- dominately black community at 1709 Parkway Drive, staffed by outreach and Information Referral per- sonnel. Totals this page . . . . $ $ _ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $ _ ifm6 of—]ipp 1can gene Community Services Project Title a Statement of One -Year Goals COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Activities Required to Achieve Goal 3) At the two offices, facilities will be pro- vided for interviewing, home visits, and the coordination of Information and Referral. 135) Provide translator and/or typing services, together with other aids to remove barriers preventing low income persons and other community groups from participating in actions that can help to remove or to reduce their dependency. 116) Housing - Assist an estimated 200 familes to obtain'better housing, through relocation and/or upgrading. Provide housing counseling and referral; become knowledgable on available housing for low income persons; help with budgeting, provide counseling on home maintenance, consumer education. 10 1-82 io 9-30-83 60160 Time Table Training and Technica Pro ram Year Qtr.1 Assistance Required Page 5 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Amount Local Share Estimated' of (Specify N of CSBG Amount and Clients Funds Source) to be (80%) (20%) Served Totals this page . . . . $ $ + Cumulative. Totals this page and previous page(s) 136) 200 families COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 6 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Name ot ApplicantAgency ro ram Year. Uld LbA/HHs Grantee ff rom To Amount Local Share Estimated Community Services 10-1-82 9-30-83 60160 of CSBG (Specify Amount and # of Clients Project Title and Activities Required Time Table Training and Technical Statement of to Achieve Goal Program Year Qtr. Assistance Required Funds Source) to be 1st 2nd 3rd 14th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served Cooperate with other agencies to improve housing situation in Lubbock, focusing especially \ on Housing Authority of Lubbock, and Urban Renewal. x x x x B7) Employment - Provide employ- 137) 500 ment counseling on how and where to find work for approx- imately 500 households. With assistance from Informa- tion and Referral section, maintain up-to-date lists of currently available jobs in Lubbock. Maintain liaison with Texas Employment Commission (TEC) and with various personnel offices of local, state, and federal governments, as well as those of private industry. Work cooperatively with r C.E.T.A, program operated by the South Plains Association of Governments in referring clients to them. Totals this page . . . . $ $ - Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 7 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Name Ot APPTicantAgency ro ram Year brantee ff ro�no-1-82 To 9-30-83 60160 Amount Local Share Estimated Community Services of CSBG (Specify Amount and # of Clients _ Project Title and Activities Required Time Table Training and Technical Statement of to Achieve Goal Pro ram Year Qtr. Assistance Required Funds Source) to be lst 12nd Drd 4th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served Through contacts and counseling help 150 persons obtain em- ployment. B8) Health - Assist an estimated 350 families to receive better health care and/or nutrition through counseling and re- ferrals to proper resources, public and private. Assist food stamp applicants 200 house - to fill out application forms holds and in emergencies, provide food vouchers for the interim. 200 households are targeted for food vouchers. x x x x Assist clients to obtain trans- portation to health department and other medical facilities by way of bus passes or in scheduling on handicap van. x x x x Totals this page . . . . $ $ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $ COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 8 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Name ot APpT!cantAgency Froqram Year Grantee Fro 5-1-82 To 9-30-83 Community Services 60160 Amount of CSBG Local Share (Specify Amount and Estimated # of Clients _ Project Title and _ Activities Required Time Table Training and Technical Statement of to Achieve Goal Pro ram Year Qtr. Assistance Required Funds Source) to be Ist 12nd 3rd 4th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served C. Coordinate and establish C11 The Information and Referral linkages between govern- system will be expanded this mental and other social program year to include per - service programs to assure sonnel and facilities con - effective delivery of ser- ducive to a more effective vices to low income in- system of delivery. Through dividuals. available City resources and the access of equipment, a more sophisticated system is being established and will in- clude the following specific activities: 1) 1 & R will direct clients 6,000 to available resources within a feasible area and is expected to assist a minimum of 6,000 persons. 2) 1 & R also provided to other agencies, taking care to safeguard privacy and confidentiality of clients. 3) Compile directory of r Health, Welfare, & Re- creation Resources in Lubbock, in cooperation with the United Way's Planning Council Totals this page . . . . $ $ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $ COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 9 of 12 Date 2-7-82 ame o"pplicant Agency ro ram ear ra ee ff r10-1-82 To Community services Amount60160 Amount of CSBG Funds Local Share (Specify Amount and Source) Estimated # of Clients to be Project Title and Statement of _ Activities Required to Achieve Goal Time.Table Pro ram Year Qtr. Training and Technical Assistance Required 1st 2nd 3rd 4th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served 4) Maintain comprehensive files and records properly Indexed and coordinated for ready reference; keep these records updated. 5) Publicize existence and availability of I b R System through the local media. x x x x C2) Provide efficient data collec- tion and recovery. Stimulate a better focusing of all avail- able resources upon the goal of enabling low income indi- viduals to attain skills, knowledge and motivation and secure the opportunities needed for them to become self-suffi- cient. x x x x Advertisement will also be con- ducted in local media most likely to reach the target population. x x x x Totals this page . . . . $ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $__ COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 10 ofl2 Date 9-7-82 ame ot ApplicantAgency ro ram ear ran e rom 10-1-82 To 9-30-83 Community Services 60160 Amount of CSBG Local Share (Specify Amount and Estimated # of Clients _ Project Title and - Activities Required Time Table Training and Technical Statement of to Achieve Goal Pro ram Year Qtr. Assistance Required Funds Source) to be st 2nd Drd 14th One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served C3) All Community action activities require giving priority to the elderly. Therefore, coopera- tion with and assistance to the various senior citizens projects will be promoted. x x x x D. Encourage the use of pri- DO The Community Services Advisory vate sector entities in Commission will meet a minimum ameliorating poverty in of 10 times per year and be the local community. composed as specified by TDCA regulations. In addition and aside from input provided by elected representatives, co- ordination will be established between the Advisory Commission and the network of neighborhood associations by way of meetings, of which at least two will be held in the target area. x x x x D2) The following action will ensue relative to the above: Totals this page . . . . $ $ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $__ COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET DATA Page 11 of 12 Date 9-7-82 Name ot ApplicantAgency Program Year Old L;SA/HH5 brantee-IF ro 0-1-82 To 9-30-83 Community Services y 60160 Amount of CSBG Funds Local Share (Specify Amount and Source) Estimated # of Clients to be . _ Project Title and Statement of _ Activities Required to Achieve Goal Time Table Pro ram Year Qtr. Training and Technical Assistance Required One -Year Goals 80% 20% Served lst 12nd 3rd 4th 1) Strengthen involvement of the Community Action Board's elected represen- tatives as liaison persons between CAA and target areas. 2) Publicize all Board meet- ings as open to public and encourage attendance of the poor. 3) Encourage people in low income target areas to participate in annual election of representatives of poor on the Board. 4) Better communication bet- ween poor and non -poor especially by means of Board members involvement, in order to cause non -poor to be more responsive to the needs of the poor. x x x x Totals this page . . . . $ $7 Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) $ $__ Community Services Project Title and Statement of One -Year Goals E. Provide an emergency basis for the provisions of such supplies and ser- vices, nutrition food- stuffs, and related ser- vices to counteract con- ditions of starvation and malnutrition among the poor. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT Page 12 of 12 WORK PROGRAM b BUDGET DATA Date 9-7-82 ro ram Year ranee ff 6ol6o Amount of CSBG Funds 80% Local Share (Specify Amount and Source) 20% Estimated p of Clients to be Served rom 10-1-82 To 9-30-83 - Activities Required to Achieve Goal Time Table Program Year Qtr. Training and Technical Assistance Required 1st 12nd Rrd 14th E1) Aside from the regular direct services.provided by Community Services of Lubbock, coordina- tion is established with other agencies and community groups to confront this dilemma. This past year, Community Ser- vices was involved with a regional task force in con- junction with TDCA to obtain foodstuffs for the estimated 2,000 families that were affected by this year's crop failure. Over 2,000 cases of food was obtained from Camp- bells Soup Company and Moun- tain Pass to be distributed by Catholic families services of this diocese. Similar efforts will be conducted during the current fiscal year. Totals this page . . . . $ $ Cumulative Totals this page and previous page(s) 2,000 e TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 1. CLIENT NEEDS SUMMARY 11. WORK -PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS COMPONENT A. Form 419 (s) B. Supplemental Summaries (Program Narratives) C. Agency Self -Evaluation Summary Ill. BUDGET COMPONENT A. Title Page B. Budget Summary C. Budget Supplements D. Summary on Financial Management System E. Summary on Arrangements for Post -Program Audit IV. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS OR ITEMS A. State Comptroller Vendor Identification Number B. Organization: Current Articles of Incorporation or Charter C. Organization's Current By -Laws or Rules D. Name(s), Title(s) and Documentation and/or Reference to Person(s) Authorized to Sign a Contract with TDCA E. Copy of Most Recent Audit and Any Correspondence Related to it F. Current approved Fidelity Bond with Expiration Date ra CLIENT NEEDS -SUMMARY I. CLIENT NEEDS SUMMARY The low and moderate income population of Lubbock County expresses a variety of needs relative to bonds of poverty and the effects thereof. Generally speaking, the institutions most adversely affecting the disenfranchised revolve around,. economics, education and the socialization process, but more specifically the needs as expressed by persons living in poverty and are divided into long-range needs and short-range needs. A. Short-range needs are predominantely affected by employment and/or training. Because of umemployment and/or under employment, just about all of the other factors attributable to poverty become explicit. These Include health, hunger, housing, transportation, indebtedness and education. As unemployment and training are provided, then - the burden as to the number of clients will be reduced. This year in particular because of the crop failure, the need for food, shelter and health facilities reached the crisis point. This area of need will result in increased pressure on the ability of social service agencies to mobilize and acquire'increased resources from the private sector, namely business local government and civic groups. A more sophisticated information and referral system should be esta- blished as to relieve the frustration experienced by social service personnel and particularly the client in having to search out numer- ous referrals to agencies that po§sibily are depleted. B. In terms of long-range goals and with some overlap with short-range goals, the most significant need prevalent among the poor is the pro- vision of institutional change. Education (not necessarily institu- tional) should play an important role in changing attitudes both by the poor as well as the non -poor. Much close contact through neigh- borhood groups should take place in order to relay concepts of self- expression and self-determination pursuant to self-sufficiency by the poor. Poor people should be given the opportunity to become aware of the ramifications relative to governmental operations and the economic system. In doing so, and within an ongoing educational process, proper direction can be attained by this segment of our society. , H . WORK PROGRAM PERFORMANCE -STATEMENTS COMPONENT C. AGENCY SELF -EVALUATION SUMMARY With the various resources available both administratively by the City of Lubbock and programmaticly by the community, Community Services will have available a variety of self -evaluation tools consisting of: 1. Reports made on a quarterly basis to the funding entity. 2. Reports submitted to City of Lubbock administration in terms of inventories, accounting and purchasing procedures and other routine checks made by the various departments within the City to include the office of the City Manager. 3. The agency maintains a monthly compilation of reports demonstrating the number of clients assisted on a regular basis. Areas of activity include inquiries as to housing, food, transportation, health, and the filling out of Welfare applications. 4. The Community Advisory Commission, a tripartite, meets on a monthly basis to review and comment on the activities of the agency. 5. The loose -knit network of neighborhood associations also provides input on evaluation by making suggestions as to the improvements of outreach and providing assurances as to whether services are in essence reaching those for which it was intended. 6. A most significant tool of evaluation will be the number of community meetings and relevant workshops which are attended by representatives of the target population. Documentation is retained in this regard. Ill. BUDGET COMPONENT 0 FFY '83 CSBG BUDGET TITLE PAGE AGENCY NAME: City of Lubbock Community Services BUDGET PERIOD: October 1, 1982 -- September 30, 1983 PROPOSED SERVICE AREA: County of Lubbock , PROPOSED BUDGET BREAKDOWN: $142,586 CSBG (80%) 28,517 Local -Share (20%) $171,102 TOTAL 100% FFY '83 CSBG BUDGET SUMMARY CSBG Local Total BUDGET CATEGORIES Share Share Amount a. Personnel . . . . . . . . $ 91,081 $ $ 91,081 b. Fringe benefits $ 21,513 $ $ 21,513 c. Travel . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,082 $ $ 3,082 d. Equipment . . . . . . . . .$ 2,914 $ $ 2,914 e. Supplies . . . . . . . . .$ 4,690 $ $ 4,690 f. Contractual . . . . . . . .$ 2,400 $ $ 2,400 g. Other . . . . . . . . . . .$ --- $ 28,517 $ --- Audit $ 4.000 Document Delivery $ --- Reproduction$ Telephone $ 2,300 Other $ 101606 TOTALS $ 142,586 $ 28,517 $171,103 ( 80% ) ( 20% ) ( 100% ) C. BUDGET SUPPLEMENT C C TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION E EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OBJECTIVE: To govern expenses incurred by City employees who travel out of the City -on City business. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Accounting Department, City Manager's office, division directors, all City personnel who travel out of the City on City business. SERVICE/POLICY: Authorization The City of Lubbock will pay reasonable expenses which are incurred . in the course of authorized City .trips. Prior approval is an integral part of travel expense procedure in the -City of Lubbock. In the event that travel is conducted without prior approval, the employee may be held responsible for all expenses incurred. Department heads and directors should itemize each trip that.is to be made during the coming fiscal year at the time budget requests .are submitted. Prior to the time that a trip is actually taken, a'7ravel.:Authorization and Expense - Report form (Appendix A-21) should be submitted first to the appropriate division director and then to the City Manager. In the event that a travel advance is also needed, a payment authorization form (Appendix A-10) should also be submitted. - Advance Payments: If, in the judgment of the City Manager, the est'.mated expense for the contemplated travel is too high to expect the employee to finance the trip himself, he or his designee may authorize advance payments to the employee. Checks are normally written on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Travel Authori- zation and ESApense Report form (Appendix A-21), .accompanied by a payment authorization form tAppendix A-10), should be su -nitted to the division director, who will sign it and pass it on to the City Manager's office. Timing of the memo should be such that the divis'on director and the City Manager's staff are able to complete their •eviews approximately ten days before the check is needed. To the ext'rit possible, the Accounting Department will attempt to have the checks written at the end of that ten-day period. Employees requestirn advances should always remember to submit their requests well it advance of their departure date in order that they might be assured that their checks have had time to clear all of the necessary rev"ews. Requests for "walk- through" checks should be kept to a minimum since they are expensive and time consumin r Advancing of money for travel expenses does not constitute approval for the expenditure of the entire amount advanced, as all expenditures must be justified and approved. When money is advanced, it is treated as an account receiveable from the employee until an itemized accounting is submitted. The approved amount is then charged to the proper expense account, and the accounts receiveable is cancelled. Expenses Approved for Reimbursement: The following list of expense classifications is for information and guidance in determining which expenses are eligible when traveling on City business. The list is intended as a general guide and is not necessarily all inclusive. Discretion remains with the -City Manager, or his designee, in approving travel expenses to provide for unusual cir- cumstances. Officials and employees are expected to exercise good judg- ment in making travel expenditures and to show proper regard for economy in conducting business away from the City. _1. Transportation ' While the circumstances surrounding each trip will be different and may, in some cases; dictate otherwise,_ employees are advised to use municipal vehicles as much as possible. This is especially true for trips of long duration involving several employees. The following Cguidelines are to be observed. - a) Commercial Airline --The City will pay the cost of the airline ticket. Only -"coach" flights will be authorized. -b) City -owned vehicle --if a City vehicle is used, credit cards should be obtained from the Purchasing Department for the purchase of gas, oil and other routine supplies. The employee should submit a payment authorization with copies of his tickets for each gasoline company credit card used. c) Personal Vehicles --if the use of a private automobile is approved, the City will pay actual costs for gas and oil. The employee should present tickets for reimbursement. As an alternative, an employee may draw a City credit card from the Purchasing Department for routine supplies. 2. Local Transportation When air, rail, or bus transportation is used, expenses for local transportation will be allowed whenever such transportation is necessary in the conduct of City business. In most cases, it is assumed that taxi service will be the preferred mode of travel. in unusual circumstances, employees may secure rent cars. Expenses for rent cars will not be reimbursed unless the employee has received written permission for use of a rental unit prior to the time that the trip is taken. That permission must come from the designated individual in the City Manager's office and will be granted only in those cases where adequate justification, is provided. 3. Lodging Expenses will be allowed for adequate lodging. Receipts for lodging must be provided to obtain reimbursement. Employees should attempt to take advantage of the City's tax exempt status in paying their hotel/motel bills. 4." Meals G Tips Reasonable expenses for meals and tips will be reimbursed at actual cost. Employees should attempt to secure receipts for for such expenses.. In the event that meal expenses exceed $15.00 per day, receipts will be required. 5. Telephone G Telegraph ' Telephone and telegraph messages will be allowed only for official calls. A safe -arrival call home is allowed. 6. Registration Fees Employees will be reimbursed for fees charged for registration at any conference or meeting. A receipt should be provided with the expense report. 7. Entertainment - Personal entertainment expenses will be the responsibility of the employee. 8. Spouses If a conference includes a planned spouses•program and if an employee's spouse participates in a majority of the planned activities, the City will assume the responsibility for the spouse's registration and planned conference meals. Trans- portation, other meals, etc. are the employee's responsibility. Upon returning, copies of all receipts and pertinent documents should be accumulated in the Travel Authorization and Expense Report form (Appendix A-21--provided in the Print Shop) and submitted to the division director. The division directors will thoroughly review approve for payment, and forward these document to the City Manager who will review them and forward them to the Accounting Department. If an individual did not receive an advance and needs to be reimbursed, or if the City needs to reimburse him for unanticipated expenses, the brown travel envelope should be accompanied by a payment authorization. CAll expenses for the trip should be indicated on this form, even if they were paid on another billing. For example, air fare expenses paid directly to a travel agent should be shown in the space for prepaid and/or credit card charges. AUTHORITY: City Manager• DATE ISSUED: January 8, 1981 0 -49.1 D. SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Enclosed is the introductory chapter and table of contents of the Account- ing and Fiscal Procedures for the Financial Administration of Grants awarded to the City of Lubbock. As it is a lenghy document, no complete enclosure has been made, nevertheless, provisions for its submission can be made should it be required. r` t TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Page 1. CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Coverage I 1.2 Definitions 1 1.3 Authority 1 (, 1.4 General 1 4 CHAPTER 2. CODING, BOOKS AND RECORDS {` 2.1 Coding 3 2.2 Books of Account and Records 2.3 Property Records ' 4 ( 2.4 Maintenance of Records 5 CHAPTER 3. INTERNAL CONTROL i 3.1 Definition 6 3.2 Characteristics 6 3.3 Important Features 6 CHAPTER. 4. ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE COSTS 4.1 Criteria 8 4.2 Scope 8 rI -4.3 Standards 8 4.4 Eligible Costs 8 4.5 Purchase of Automatic Data Processing Equipment 8 4.6 Ineligible Cost 8 i 4.7 Other Li.mitations 9 CHAPTER 5• CHART OF GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTS 1• 5.1 Account Numbers and Titles 10 5.2 Description 12 CHAPTER 6. TYPICAL TRANSACTIONS 6.1 illustrative Entries 17 4 � 1 iii l Paragraph �..-' CHAPTER 7. RELATIONSHIP OF GRANT DEPARTMENTS TO INTERNAL AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS 7.1 Systems Evaluation 7.2 Monitoring 1� 7.3 Internal Control 7.4 Disbursing of Funds 7.5 Direct Depositing of Funds 7.6 Bank Accounts �l 7.7 Disbursements by Departments 7.8 Retention of Records 7.9 Fidelity Bonding 7.10 Eligible and Ineligible Costs 7.11 Accounting 7.12 Audits ' f� CHAPTER 8. ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING { 8.1 General 8.2 Reporting' 8.3 Assistance 4 EXHIBITS 1. Monthly Statement of Financial -Condition (� 2. Cost Control Statement i•' f iv Page 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 4 i r CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION `+ 1.1 COVERAGE - This manual contains the accounting and financial manage- ment procedures to be followed by the City in accounting for grants received from other governmental units. 1.2 DEFINITIONS - a. Grant Budget - The document prepared by a department of the City setting forth the grant amount and the amount of grant funds approved for'the project requested. i b. Department - A subunit of the City of Lubbock assigned the re- sponsibility for administering a project or program. ,.- c. Projects, Components, and Activities - Those undertakings included 4 in the program and funded in whole or in part by the grant. 1.3 AUTHORITY - The City Council, approves all grants for all departments for specific requested projects.`" The City is under certain obligations to other governments in the disposition of grant funds including general revenue sharing funds. To meet these obligations, the City has assigned responsibilities to various departments in achieving the goals of the various projects for which funds were approved and to assure proper accountability for such funds. There are also some limitations placed on some of _ these funds. In the case of general revenue sharing funds these may not be used: a. For any purpose not authorized by local, State or Federal Law. b. To match other Federal Grants. C. In a way that discriminates against people on basis of race, color, national orgin or sex. Other grant funds may have restrictions placed on them depending on their source. Generally, the specific contract will define the limita- tions, if any. 1.4 GENERAL - One of the unique developments in the broad field of govern- ment in the past two decades has been the very rapid growth of Federal and State grants-in-aid. Contrary to widely held views, these grants are not new in orgin. Their appearance on the intergovernmental scene occurred quite a long time ago and by 1972 these grants had reached r- i gigantic proportions. It would be hard to find an area of govern- mental activity today with problems of financial management, including accounting and reporting, more pressing or more difficult than in the area of Federal grants-in-aid. These instructions prescribe the accounting procedures and related fiscal requirements to be followed �..� by the City of Lubbock and its departments. Included are also guide- lines as to the City's responsibilities relating to certain third party contracts. The classification and description of accounts prescribed herein are the minimum required. The book of accounts shall be maintained within the framework of the established account- ing system. 1-' The records, accounts and statements prescribed herein are designed to be consistent with the standards of the National Committee on Governmental Accounting, 1/, 2/ 1/ Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting Copy- right 1968 by Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United States 1, b Canada 1313 East 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60687 2/ Statement 2, Grant Entitlement and Shared Revenue Accounting and r"1 Reporting by State and Local Governments Copyright 1979 by the Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada J ` 180 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601 (2) D. SUMMARY ON ARRANGEMENTS FOR POST -PROGRAM AUDIT. The City of Lubbock maintains an ongoing agreement with the firm of Mason Warner and Nickols for the provision of audits. Funds for such audits are acquired through the regular funding grant.