HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3859 - Contract - TDHCA - Weatherization Assistance Program - 04_09_1992Resolution No. 3859
April 9, 1992
Item #26
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has been offered a contract from the
Texas Department of Community Affairs to administer a program to weatherize
the homes of low income families in Lubbock County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock believes it to be in
the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the
county of Lubbock to make it possible for low income families to conserve
energy and to reduce energy costs; 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 execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a contract and
related documents with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for the
Weatherization Assistance Program in the anticipated amount of $45,226 for
the period of April 1, 1992 through March 31, 1993. A copy of said
contract is attached hereto to be spread upon the minutes of the Council
and as spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a
part of this Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail.
Passed by the City Council this 9th day of April , 1992.
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APPROV M AS TO CONTENT:
David Ellison,
Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
If
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First Assistant City Attorney
C. McMI N MAYOR
DGV :da/AGENDA-D1/WEATHRPG.res
Resolution No. 3859
April 9, 1992
Item #26
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONTRACT NO. 563048 FOR THE
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE / ENHANCED WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
SECTION 1. PARTIES TO CONTRACT
This agreement is made by and between the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, an agency of the State of Texas (hereinafter the "Department")
and City of Lubbock. Community Services Department (hereinafter the "Contractor").
SECTION 2. CONTRACT PERIOD
The period for performance of this contract, unless earlier terminated, is Aril
1. 1992 through March 31, 1993 (hereinafter the "Contract Period").
SECTION 3. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE
Contractor shall, on an equitable basis throughout its service area, develop and
implement a Weatherization Assistance Program and Enhanced Weatherization
Assistance Program (herein collectively referred to as the "weatherization
program") to assist in achieving a prescribed level of insulation in the dwellings
of low-income persons, particularly the elderly and handicapped. Contractor shall
implement the weatherization program in accordance with the provisions of Part A
of the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976, as amended (42
U.S.C. §6861 et seta .), the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") regulations codified
at 10 C.F.R. Parts 440 and 600, any applicable Office of Management and Budget
("OMB") Circulars, the Texas Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan, the Oil
Overcharge Restitutionary Act (TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. article 4413(56), The
Low -Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42U.S.C.§8621 et seg. ) and the
implementing regulations at 45 C.F.R. Part 96, and the terms of this contract.
Contractor's service area consists of the following Texas counties: Lubbock.
SECTION 4. DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
A. In consideration of Contractor's satisfactory performance of this contract,
Department shall reimburse Contractor for the actual allowable costs incurred
by Contractor in the amount of:
(1) DOE/LIHEAP/PVE Funds for Weatherization Assistance Program: Forty -Four
Thousand Two Hundred Fifty -Six and no/100 Dollars ($44,256.00).
(2) PVE Funds for Enhanced Weatherization: Zero and no/100 Dollars ($0.00).
(3) Funds for Department/DOE Training Travel: Nine Hundred Seventy and
no/100 Dollars ($970.00).
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B. By written notice to Contractor, pepartment may obligate additional funds
under Section 4(A). For planning purposes only, Contractor may assume that
the total award during the Contract Period will be:
(1) Total Anticipated Weatherization Assistance Funds: Fifty -Eight Thousand
Eight Hundred Eighty -Two and no/100 Dollars ($58,882.00).
(2) Total Anticipated Enhanced Weatherization Funds: Zero and no/100 Dollars
($0.00).
(3) Total Anticipated Department/DOE Training Travel Funds: Two Thousand One
Hundred One and no/100 Dollars ($2,101.00).
C. Department's obligations under this contract are contingent upon the actual
receipt by Department of state and federal weatherization program funds. If
sufficient funds are not available, Department shall notify Contractor 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 Contractor under this contract.
D. Department is not liable for any cost incurred by Contractor which:
(1) is incurred to weatherize a dwelling unit which is not an eligible
dwelling unit as such is defined in 10 C.F.R. §440.22;
(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;
(3) is incurred to weatherize a dwelling unit previously weatherized with
weatherization assistance program funds, except as provided for in 10
C.F.R.§440.18(e)(2);
(4) is for Contractor's administrative costs incurred in excess of the
maximum limitation set forth in Section 9 of this contract;
(5) is not incurred during the Contract Period;
(6) is not reported to Department on a Weatherization Assistance Program
Progress Expenditure Report/Monthly Funding Report, herein "WAPPER/MFR"
or an Enhanced Weatherization Assistance Program Progress Expenditure
Report/Monthly Funding Report, herein "E-WAPPER/MFR", within sixty (60)
days of.the termination of this contract;
(7) is subject to reimbursement by a source other than Department; or
(8) 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.
E. Contractor shall refund, within fifteen (15) days of Department's request, any
sum of money paid to Contractor 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
Contractor under this contract against any amount owed by Contractor to
Department arising under this or any other contract between the parties.
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SECTION 5. METHOD OF PAYMENT / CASH BALANCES
A. Each month, Contractor may request an advance payment of Weatherization
Assistance Program ("WAP") funds under Subsection 4(A)(1) and/or a
reimbursement payment of Enhanced Weatherization Assistance Program ("EWAP")
funds under Subsection 4(A)(2) by submitting to Department at its offices in
Travis County, Texas a WAPPER/MFR and/or E-WAPPER/MFR, and a State of Texas
Purchase Voucher.
B. Contractor's requests for advances shall be for the minimum amount needed for
the performance of this contract. In no event shall Contractor request an
advance for more than 30 days actual need. Contractor shall establish
procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from
Department and the disbursal of such funds by Contractor.
C. Notwithstanding Subsection 5(A), Department reserves the right to use a cost
reimbursement method of payment for all funds if (1) Department determines
that Contractor has maintained excess cash balances, (2) Department identifies
any deficiency in the cash controls or financial management system maintained
by Contractor, (3) Department determines that a cost reimbursement method
would benefit the program (4) Department's funding sources require the use of
a cost reimbursement method, or (5) Contractor fails to comply with any of the
reporting requirements of Section 11.
D. All funds paid to Contractor under this contract are paid in trust for the
exclusive benefit of the eligible recipients of the weatherization assistance
program and for the payment of the allowable expenditures identified in
Section 9.
SECTION 6. COST PRINCIPLES
Except as specifically modified by law or the terms of this contract, in
performing this contract, Contractor shall comply with the cost principles set
forth in OMB Circular No. A-122 (non -profits) or OMB Circular No. A-87 (units of
local governments).
SECTION 7. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Except as specifically modified by law or the terms of this contract, in
performing this contract, Contractor shall comply with the uniform administrative
requirements set forth in OMB Circular No. A-110 (non -profits) or the Common Rule,
10 C.F.R. §600.400 .el sea• (units of local government).
SECTION 8. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A. Department may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time
Department determines that there is cause for termination. Cause for
termination includes but is not limited to Contractor's failure to comply with
any term of this contract. Department shall notify Contractor 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 Contractor's performance of this
contract if Department identifies possible instances of fraud, abuse, waste,
fiscal mismanagement, or other serious deficiencies in Contractor's
performance. Suspension shall be a temporary measure pending either
corrective action by Contractor or a decision by Department to terminate this
contract.
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C. Department shall not be liable for any costs incurred by Contractor after
•termination or during suspension of this contract. Notwithstanding the
termination or suspension of this Contract, Contractor shall not be relieved
of any liability for damages due to Department by virtue of any breach of this
contract by Contractor. Department may withhold any payment otherwise due to
Contractor until such time as the exact amount of damages owed to Department
by Contractor is determined and paid.
SECTION 9. ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES
A. The allowability of Contractor's costs incurred in the performance of this
contract shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 5
and the regulations set forth at 10 C.F.R. §440.18, subject to the limitations
and exceptions set forth in this Section.
B. Allowable WAP expenditures under Subsection 4(A)(1) include: (1) the purchase
and delivery of weatherization materials as defined in 10 C.F.R. §44 0.3, but
not to include storm doors; (2) labor costs in accordance with 10 C.F.R.
§440.19; (3) transportation of weatherization and repair materials, tools,
equipment, and work crews to a storage site and to the site of weatherization
work; (4) maintenance, operation, and insurance of vehicles used to transport
weatherization materials; (5) maintenance of tools and equipment; (6) purchase
or lease of tools, equipment, and vehicles (purchase of vehicles must be
approved in advance by DOE); (7) employment of on -site supervisory personnel;
(8) storage of weatherization materials, tools, and equipment; and (9) the
cost of incidental repairs (such as repairs to roofs, walls, floors, and other
parts of a dwelling unit) if such repairs are necessary for the effective
performance or preservation of weatherization materials.
C. Allowable expenditures of EWAP funds awarded under Subsection 4(A)(2)
include: (1) the expenditures listed above in Subsection 9(B), except that no
vehicles may be purchased with EWAP funds, and (2) the cost of materials and
labor for heating and cooling system tuneups, repairs, modifications, or
replacements if such will result in improved energy efficiency. All
expenditures of EWAP funds must be in conformity with any EWAP regulations or
issuances promulgated by Department.
D. PROVIDED THAT:
(1) An average of at least forty percent (40%) of the funds provided under
this contract for the items included in Subsections 9(B) & 9(C) shall be
spent for materials. If incidental repairs are necessary to make the
installation of the weatherization materials effective, the cost of
incidental -repair materials charged to WAP funds awarded under Subsection
4(A)(1) shall not exceed the cost of weatherization materials charged to
WAP funds.
(2) No more than Sixteen Hundred Ninety -Seven ($1,697.00) Dollars per
dwelling unit may be charged to the funds awarded under Subsection
4(A)(1) for the items included in Subsection 9(B). No more than Fifteen
Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars per dwelling unit may be charged to the funds
awarded for Enhanced Weatherization under Subsection 4(A)(2) for the
items included in Subsection 9(C). The total amount that may be expended
on any dwelling unit may not exceed Three Thousand One Hundred
Ninety -Seven ($3,197.00) Dollars.
(3) Contractor shall weatherize eligible dwelling units using only
weatherization materials which meet or exceed the standards prescribed by
DOE in 10 L.F.R. Part 440, Appendix A.
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E.- Administrative costs incurred by Contractor in performing this contract are to
be based on actual expenditures and shall be allowed up to the amount shown on
Exhibit A. Allowable administrative costs may include reasonable costs
associated with Contractor's administrative personnel, travel (out of service
area), audit fees, office space, equipment, and supplies which are necessary
for the administration of the weatherization assistance program. No
administrative costs are allowed for the EWAP funds awarded in Subsection
4(A)(2).
F. The cost of liability insurance for the weatherization program for personal
injury and for property damage, not to exceed Fifteen Hundred ($1,500.00)
Dollars shall be an allowable WAP expenditure under Subsection 4(A)(1).
Contractor may request a written waiver of the limit on liability insurance.
The waiver request must provide price quotes from at least three (3) insurance
carriers. Amounts in excess of the $1,500 are to be charged to the
administrative category.
G. The cost of carrying out low-cost/no-cost weatherization activities not to
exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per dwelling unit, in accordance with 10 C.F.R.
§440.20, shall be an allowable WAP expenditure under Subsection 4(A)(1).
H. To the maximum extent practicable, Contractor shall utilize funds provided
herein for the purchase of weatherization materials. Contractor may use for
the purchase and delivery of weatherization materials any or all of the funds
allowed to be expended for administrative purposes under this contract.
I. To the maximum extent practicable, Contractor shall secure the services of (1)
volunteers, (2) training participants, and (3) public service employment
workers assisted pursuant to the Job Training Partnership Act, to weatherize
dwelling units under the direction of qualified supervisors.
SECTION 10. RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor shall comply with the record keeping requirements set forth at 10
C.F.R. §440.24 and with such additional record keeping requirements as may be
specified by Department.
B. For each dwelling unit weatherized with funds received from the Weatherization
Assistance Program ("WAP") under this contract, Contractor shall maintain a
file containing the following information:
(1) completed Application for Weatherization Services (Department form);
(2) eligibility documentation (proof of income eligibility shall consist of
checks, -check stubs, award letters, employer statements, or other similar
documents including total income and public assistance payments); no
dwelling unit shall be weatherized without documentation that the
dwelling unit is an eligible dwelling unit as defined in 10 C.F.R.
§440.22;
(3) Building Weatherization Report (Department form) to include certification
of final inspection;
(4) invoices of materials purchased or inventory removal sheets;
(5) invoices of labor;
(6) Homeowner/Authorized Agent Certification (Department form) if rental unit;
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.(7) Self-help Certification (Department form), 1f applicable;
(8) Notice of Denial (Department form) if applicable;
(9) Building Assessment form;
(10) Attic Inspection (Department form);
(11) Justification for Omission of Priorities (Department form), if applicable;
(12) Alien Status Form (incorporated into the application form); and
(13) Client and Home Data Sheet with either the blower door computer tape or
the air tightness graph.
C. For each dwelling unit weatherized with funds received from the Enhanced
Weatherization Assistance Program ("EWAP") under this contract, Contractor
shall maintain a file containing the following information:
(1) Assessment/Building Enhanced Weatherization Report with certification and
final inspection (Department form);
(2) Invoices for materials purchased or inventory removal sheets; and
(3) Invoices for labor.
Both WAP and EWAP files shall be maintained in the same folder and assigned
the same unit identification number.
D. Contractor shall give the federal and state funding agencies, the Comptroller
General of the United States, and Department, access to and the right to
reproduce all records pertaining to this contractor. All such records shall
be maintained for at least three years after final payment has been made and
all other pending matters are closed. Contractor shall include the
requirements of this Subsection in all subcontracts.
E. All weatherization assistance program records maintained by Contractor, except
records made confidential by law, shall be available for inspection by the
public during Contractor's normal business hours to the extent required by the
Texas Open Records Act, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. article 6252-17a
SECTION 11. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. For each month of the Contract Period, Contractor shall furnish Department
with expenditure reports for the previous month by submitting a WAPPER/MFR and
E-WAPPER/MFR. Such monthly reports must be received by Department no later
than the loth day of the following month. Expenditure reports are due even if
Contractor has no new activity to report during the month.
B. Contractor shall submit to Department within sixty (60) days following the
date of termination of this contract final expenditure reports utilizing the
WAPPER/MFR and E-WAPPER/MFR. The failure of Contractor to provide a full
accounting of all funds expended under this contract shall be sufficient
reason for Department to deny or terminate any future weatherization program
contracts to Contractor.
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C. Contractor shall submit to Department no later than sixty (60) days after the
end of the Contract Period an inventory of all vehicles, tools, and equipment
with a unit acquisition cost of $50`0.00 or more and a useful life of more than
one year, if purchased in whole or in part with funds received under this or
previous weatherization assistance program contracts. The inventory shall
reflect the vehicles, tools, and equipment on hand as of the last day of the
Contract Period.
D. Contractor shall submit such other reports, data, and information on the
performance of this contract as may be required by DOE pursuant to 10 C.F.R.
§440.25, or by Department.
E. If Contractor 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 payments otherwise due Contractor hereunder.
Payments may be withheld until such time as the delinquent report or response
is received by Department. If 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 Contractor receives Weatherization Program
funds from Department over two or more contract periods, funds may be withheld
or this contract suspended or terminated by Contractor's failure to submit a
report or response (including a report of audit) past due from a prior
contract period.
SECTION 12. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
Any change in the terms of this contract which is required by a change in state or
federal law or regulation is automatically incorporated herein effective on the
date designated by such law or regulation. Except as otherwise specifically
provided herein any other change in the terms of this contract shall be by
amendment hereto in writing and executed by both parties to this contract.
SECTION 13. 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 WAP
Policy Issuances. Issuances shall not alter the terms of this contract so as to
relieve Department of any obligation of reimbursement of an allowable cost
incurred by Contractor prior to the effective date of the Issuance. All WAP
Policy Issuances promulgated by Department, whether before or after the
commencement date of this contract, shall govern the performance of this contract
until specifically rescinded by Department.
SECTION 14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is agreed that Contractor is an independent contractor. To the extent allowed
by law, Contractor 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 Contractor under this contract.
SECTION 15. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS & SUBCONTRACTS
A. Contractor shall develop and implement procurement procedures which conform
with the uniform administrative requirements referenced in Section 7.
Contractor shall not procure supplies, equipment, materials, or services
except in accordance with its procurement procedures and WAP Policy Issuance
#88-10.1. All procurement contracts, other than "small purchases" as defined
in WAP Policy Issuance #88-10.1, shall be `n writing and shall contain the
provisions required by WAP Policy Issuance #88-10.1. Contractor must obtain
advance written permission from DOE through Department before purchasing any
vehicle.
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B. Contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors comply with all applicable
terms of this contract as if the performance rendered by the subcontractor was
being rendered by Contractor. Contractor shall inspect all subcontractors'
work and shall be responsible for ensuring that it is completed in a good and
workman -like manner.
SECTION 16. AUDIT
A. Contractor shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and
compliance audit of the funds received under this contract. The audit shall
be made in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, 31 U.S.C. Sec. 7501
(hereinafter the "Audit Act"), OMB Circular No. A-128, "Audit Requirements for
State and Local Governments", or OMB Circular No. A-133 "Audits of
Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Organizations", the
Uniform Grant Management Standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing
Standards and Department's supplemental audit requirements. Contracts for
audit services shall include a reference to the Audit Act and OMB Circular
Nos. A-128 or A-133. Contractor shall take any reasonable action required by
Department to facilitate the performance of audit(s) conducted pursuant to
this Section.
B. Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of the report of such audit to
Department no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of the
audit period. Audits performed under this section are subject to review and
resolution by Department or its authorized representatives.
C. Contractor shall take immediate corrective action after issuance of the audit
report if instances of material noncompliance with laws, regulations or this
contract are discovered. Contractor shall be liable to Department for any
costs disallowed pursuant to the audit(s) of funds received under this
contract. Repayment of disallowed costs shall be made by Contractor from
funds which were not made available to Contractor under any contract with
Department.
SECTION 17. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
A. Contractor shall develop and implement a property management system which
conforms with the uniform administrative requirements referenced in Section
7. Contractor shall not use, transfer, or dispose of any property acquired in
whole or in part with funds provided under this or a previous weatherization
assistance program contract except in accordance with its own property
management system and Department Issuances.
B. Contractor shall establish adequate safeguards to prevent loss, 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 ($500.00) or more.
C. In addition to the inventory of vehicles tools, and equipment required under
Section 11, Contractor shall take a physical inventory of all weatherization
assistance program materials and shall reconcile the results with its property
records at least once every year. Any differences between quantities
determined by the inventory and those shown in the property records shall be
investigated by Contractor to determine the cause of the difference.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall maintain adequate personal injury and property damage liability
insurance or, if Contractor is a unit of local government, sufficient self
insurance reserves to protect against the hazards arising out of or in connection
with the performance of this contract.
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SECTION 19. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Contractor shall give Department immediate written notice of any claim or action
filed with a court or administrative agency against Contractor and arising out of
the performance of this contract or any subcontract hereunder. Contractor shall
furnish to Department copies of all pertinent papers received by Contractor with
respect to such action or claim.
SECTION 20. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MONITORING
Department or its designee may conduct periodic on -site monitoring and evaluation
of the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of Contractor's performance of this
contract. Department will advise Contractor in writing of any deficiencies noted
during such monitoring. Department may provide technical assistance to Contractor
and may require changes in Contractor's accounting, personnel, procurement, and
management procedures in order to correct any deficiencies noted. Contractor may
be required by Department to return to dwelling units to correct identified
problems. Department may conduct follow-up visits to review and assess the
efforts Contractor has made to correct previously noted deficiencies. Department
may withhold funds, place Contractor on a cost reimbursement basis, deobligate
funds, suspend performance, terminate this contract, or invoke other remedies in
the event monitoring reveals material deficiencies in Contractor's performance or
if Contractor fails to correct any deficiency within a reasonable period of time.
SECTION 21. LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. Contractor represents that it possesses the practical ability and the legal
authority, to enter into this contract, receive and manage the funds
authorized by this contract, and to perform the services Contractor has
obligated itself to perform under this contract.
B. The person signing this contract on behalf of Contractor hereby warrants that
he/she has been authorized by Contractor to execute this contract on behalf of
Contractor and to bind Contractor 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 Contractor or the person
signing this contract to enter into this contract or to render performances
hereunder. Contractor is liable to Department for any money it has received
from Department for performance of the provisions of this contract, if
Department has suspended or terminated this contract for reasons enumerated in
this Section 21.
SECTION 22. PREVENTION OF FRAUD AND ABUSE
A. Contractor shall establish, maintain, and utilize internal systems and
procedures sufficient to prevent, detect, and correct incidents of waste,
fraud, and abuse in the weatherization assistance program and to provide for
the proper and effective management of all program and fiscal activities
funded by this contract. Contractor's internal control systems and all
transactions and other significant events are to be clearly documented and the
documentation shall be readily available for monitoring by Department.
B. Contractor shall give Department complete access to all of its records,
employees, and agents for the purpose of monitoring or investigating the
weatherization program. Contractor shall fully cooperate with Department's
efforts to detect, investigate, and prevent waste, fraud, and abu:e.
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C.' Contractor may 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 23. CONFLICT OF INTEREST/NEPOTISM
A. Contractor represents that neither it nor any member of its governing body
presently has any interest or shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect,
which would conflict with the performance of this contract and that no person
having such interest shall be employed by Contractor or appointed as a member
of Contractor's governing body.
B. Contractor shall establish safeguards to prohibit 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 family, business or other ties.
C. Contractor agrees that it will comply with TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. article
5996 by ensuring that no officer, employee, or member of the governing body of
Contractor shall vote for or confirm the employment of any person related
within the second degree by affinity or third degree by consanguinity to any
member of the governing body or to any officer or employee authorized 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 election or appointment of the officer,
employee, or governing body member related to such person in the prohibited
degree.
SECTION 24. POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND LOBBYING
A. 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.
B. No federal appropriated funds may be paid, by or on behalf of Contractor, 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 loan, the entering into any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
C. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid 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 this
federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, Contractor shall
complete and submit a Certification Regarding Lobbying form in accordance with
its instructions.
SECTION 25. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
No person shall on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
handicap, political affiliation or belief be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, be subjected 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.
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SECTION 26. SPECIAL COMPLIANCE PROVISIONS
Contractor shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws and
regulations, including those specified in 10 C.F.R. Sec. 600.436 (i).
SECTION 27. DEPARTMENT/DOE TRAINING TRAVEL
A. In consideration of Contractor's staff attending the training events sponsored
by Department and/or DOE, Contractor may be reimbursed for the actual costs of
travel associated with attending the training event not to exceed the amount
shown in section 4(A)(3). Travel expenses shall be computed as follows:
Personal car mileage ...............................$ .275 per mile
Meals (actual cost not to exceed) ..................S *25.00 per diem
Lodging (actual cost not to exceed) ................5 55.00 per diem
Other Travel Expenses (actual cost not to exceed) ..$ 10.00 per diem
Airfare ............................................$ (lowest possible)
* Reimbursement for meals is allowed as follows: Breakfast up to $7.00, Lunch
up to $8.00; Dinner up to $10.00.
B. Upon completion of the travel Contractor shall submit to Department a Request
for Payment in an amount not to exceed Departmental liabilities accrued
pursuant to Subsection 4(A)(3). The Request for Payment shall be on a form
specified by Department, and shall be accompanied by receipts for hotel
accommodations and transportation. Receipts for meals are not needed.
SECTION 28. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
Funds provided to Contract under this contract may not be substituted for funds or
resources from any other source nor in any way serve to reduce the funds or
resources which would have been available to or provided through Contractor had
this contract never been executed.
SECTION 29. DEBARRED AND SUSPENDED PARTIES
Contractor must not make any award (subgrant or contract) to any party which is
debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible for
participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549,
"Debarment and Suspension."
SECTION 30. NO WAIVER
No right or remedy given to Department by this contract shall preclude the
existence of any other right or remedy, nor shall any action taken in the exercise
of any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy. The
failure of Department to exercise any right or remedy on any occasion shall not
constitute a waiver of Department's right to exercise that or any other right or
remedy at a later time.
SECTION 31. PRIOR ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
All prior oral or written agreements between the parties hereto relating to the
subject matter of this contract have been reduced to writing and are contained
herein.
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SECTION 32. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this contract is held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder of it shall remain valid and binding.
SECTION 33. EXHIBITS
The exhibits identified below are hereby made a part of this contract:
A. Exhibit A, Expenditure Guidance
B. Exhibit B, Production Schedule
SIGNED this 9th day of April , 1992.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
David Ellison, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
o ald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF LUBBOCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
By: •
B.C.. "Peck" Mc inn, Mayor
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS
By:
Susan J. Leigh, Executive Director
This contract is not effective unless signed by the Executive Director of the Department
or her authorized designee.
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EXHIBIT A - EXPENDITURE GUIDANCE SHEET
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
AND
ENHANCED WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. 563048
WITH
CITY OF LUBBOCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WAP EWAP
CATEGORIES DEPARTMENT SHARE DEPARTMENT SHARE
ADMINISTRATION 3,537 -0-
INSURANCE 1,500 -0-
MATERIALS" 15,687 40 -0- 40
PROGRAM SUPPORT/LABOR 23,532 60 -0- 60
SUB -TOTAL 44,256 -0-
DEPARTMENT/DOE TRAINING TRAVEL 970 (DNA) -0- (DNA)
TOTAL 45,226 -0-
NUMBER OF UNITS** 26 -0-
NOTES: 1) Funds may not be used for the purchase or improvement of land, or the
purchase, construction, or permanent improvement (other than low-cost
residential weatherization or other energy -related home repairs) of
any.building or facility.
2) At least 40% of the allowable amounts expended for materials, program
support, and labor shall be expended for materials.
** Mininum
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EXHIBIT B - PRODUCTION
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
AND
ENHANCED WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CONTRACT NO. 563048
WITH
CITY OF LUBBOCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
W
SFY '92 SFY '93
A M J J A S 0
10 1 10 6
EWAP
SFY '92 SFY '93
A M J J A S 0
1 - I - ! - i - i - 1. - i - L
CY '92 CY '93
N- D J F M TOTAL
26
CY '92 CY '93
N D J F M TOTAL
_I - -I-i-1 -0-
NOTES: 1) This WAP/EWAP Production Sheet is for facilitating plans for local
expenditures and production as well as for state and federal
monitoring purposes.
2) Funds for the WAP are from the following sources and in accordance
with the schedule indicated. See Tables in FY '92 Texas WAP State
Plan.
USDOE Categorical -- 4/1/92 to 3/31/93
LIHEAP Block Grant -- Through 9/30/92 & From 1/1/93 through 3/31/93
3) Funds for the EWAP are from the following source(s) and in accordance
with the schedules indicated.
Stripper Well Oil Overcharge -- Through 8/31/92
Stripper Well Oil Overcharge -- Through 3/31/93
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4/92
Resolution No. 3859
April 9, 1992
Item #26
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ATTACHMENT 2
GRANT PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
COVER SHEET
GRANT NAME: Weatherization Assistance Program
GRANT AGENCY: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
GRANT FISCAL PERIOD: 4/1/92 TO 3/31/93
MONTH/DATE/YEAR TO MONTH/DATE/YEAR
CITY DEPARTMENT/INDIVIDUAL
PREPARING GRANT: Sylvia A. Martinez
APPROVALS:
DEP TMENT HEAD
DIVISION DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OR CHIEF OF POLICE
BUDGET & RESEARCH DIRECTOR
�Q ass
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
Upon completion of approvals, return to:
Sylvia A. Martinez
INDIVIDUAL
DATE
DATE
DATE
DATE
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/Community Services
CITY DEPARTMENT OR SECTION
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DEADLINE DATE
(IF APPLICABLE)
CITY OF LUBBOCK
GRANT PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS•
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This form must be completed and signed by the appropriate individuals in
order for a grant application to be evaluated and approved by the City
Manager.
1. State, as clearly as possible, the goals and objectives of the
proposed project for which a grant is being sought.
The purpose of the Weatherization Assistance program for Lubbock
County is to achieve a healthful environment and maximum practicable
energy conservation in the dwellings of low-income persons,
particularly the elderly and handicapped, as well as those persons
least able to afford high energy costs.
A. Is this the fulfillment of an identifiable community (Lubbock)
goal? If so, list the source of the identified goal.
Yes, Community Services Budget FY 92, as well as the Health,
Education, Safety and Human Services Lubbock: 2005 Community
Goals 3.0 - Develop a comprehensive system for delivery of public
health and human services to assure that no person is without
such basic services as food, clothing, housing, utilities, and
health, dental, and mental health care.
B. Is this the fulfillment of an identifiable community (Lubbock)
need? If so, please provide quantifiable date (studies, etc.)
that illustrate the community need and how this grant will meet
that need:
Yes, Estimates are that 12% of the Lubbock County population are
low income. This grant will be able to assist qualified low-
income families in need of home repairs.
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2. List at least three measures by which City Staff and City Council might be
able to evaluate the program in order to determine that it has reached the
goals and objectives described in Question 1.
-Ensure that each approved home has been properly weatherized in
accordance with state and city guidelines.
-Implement a comprehensive training approach for clients and
subcontractors on services provided.
-Send out Energy saving survey to clients to be completed and
returned.
3. Will this program benefit the Lubbock community as a whole? If not, please
provide a detailed profile of the individuals or groups that will benefit
from the program.
No. Only eligible low-income elderly, handicapped or families with small
children who meet program guidelines and live in Lubbock County.
4. Are other agencies (other than the City of Lubbock) available to administer
this program? If so, list the agencies:
No.
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5. Are other agencies administering similar programs? If so, list the other
agencies. If not, why not?
No. There are no other agencies in Lubbock County with similar programs.
Lubbock was designated as a grantee in the area due to its cental location.
6. Is the program or activity provided by this grant required by state or
federal law or required as a condition of other ongoing state or federal
programs? Please explain:
Vol
7. Does the grant require a local match? If so, in what amount? Is the match
in the form of cash or an in -kind contribution?
No.
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8. Is the grant for capital or operating programs? Please describe
specifically what the funds will be used for (personnel, supplies,
services, capital outlay, capital project, etc.).
Operating Program:
Personnel: 5.26% of grant expenditure funds of full-time employee
Direct Services: Subcontractor
Materials
Labor
A. If the grant is for capital outlay or a capital project, will it
result in ongoing City operational costs? If so, explain in
detail.
No.
B. If the grant is for an operating program or programs, is it a
one-time grant which will result in ongoing City expenses, if the
program is to be continued in the future?
This grant should be considered a one time grant. Due to federal
appropriation, funds will be contingent on Congress's approval.
The percentage of funding may vary from year to year.
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C. Does the grant require continuation of the program, at
after grant funding has expired? If so, how long will
obligated to expend local funds, and in what areas? Be
-da
City expense,
the City be
specific.
9. Is the grant a one-time grant, a one-time grant with an option to renew the
grant, or an on -going grant? If the grant is ongoing, how many years has the
grant been provided to the City, and what year does the upcoming period
represent (2nd year, 5th year, etc.). If the grant has an option to renew,
how often can it be renewed, and what are the terms of renewal? Please
explain.
This grant has been funded for over nine years. The upcoming period is the
loth grant period and is for 12 months..(Grant periods are dependent on the
amount of Federal funds available)
10. Are indirect costs reimbursed by the grant?
No.
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11. Are grant audit costs reimbursed by the grant?
No.
12. What is the immediate (twelve-month) impact of the grant program on
City employee allocation and utilization? How will this affect their
work hours, productivity, etc. on City programs and activities?
This grant only provides 5.26% administrative cost. One full-time
employee coordinates this project. Additional funding for this
employee is provided through the Community Services Block Grant.
13. What is the long-term (five-year) financial and manpower impact.of the
grant program both on the community and on the City organization?
Refer to number 14.
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14. Provide, in as much detail as possible, a 5-year Revenue and Expenditure
Projection for the grant related program beginning with the current year
or the first year this grant will be in effect. Show any on -going costs
to the City, even if the grant is only for one year. If the grant is
renewable or ongoing, show the estimated revenues and expenditures for
future years that you intend to renew/continue the grant (up to five
years).
Be sure to fully explain the source and type of revenues (in -kind
contribution, reimbursement of expenses, etc.) and fully explain the
specific types of expenditures (payroll for 1/2 time clerk, purchase
desk, capital project construction, etc.). Attach additional sheets
if necessary.
FOR GRANT FISCAL YEAR (Prom 4 1 92 to 3/31/93):
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Revenues
Federal Grant
State Grant
Local Match
Other
Total Revenues
Expenditures
45,226 45,226 451226
45,226 45,226 451226
45,226 45,226
45,226 45,226
FOR GRANT FISCAL YEAR (From 4/1/92 to 3/31/93):
1992 1993 1994 1995
Personnel
Supplies
Maintenance
Other Charges
Capital Outlay
Capital Project
Total Expenditures
3,537 3,537 3,537
1,000 1,000 1,000
40,689 40,689 40,689
45,226 45,226 45,226
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1996
3,537
3,537
1,000
1,000
40,689
40,689
45,226
45,226