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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 5013 - 2 Agreements - LUNA - NLP, LUNA Learning Services, HUD - 11_09_1995Resolution No. 5013 November 9, 1995 Item #24 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock two (2) Agreements by and between the City of Lubbock and the Lubbock United Neighborhood Association to provide funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Neighborhood Leadership Program and the LUNA Learning Services. Said Agreements are attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council. Passed by the City Council this ATTEST: etty M. lohnsori,—Clity Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Doug Goo , Managing Dire Health and Udmraunity Services APPROVED AS TO FORM: a L. Chamales, Assistant City Attorney :dp\ccdocsUuna.res October 31, 1995 Resolution No. 5013 November 9, 1995 Item #24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND LUBBOCK UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § This Agreement entered into this 9th day of November, 1995, by and between the CITY OF LUBBOCK (herein called "City") and the Lubbock United Neighborhood Association, a non-profit center (herein called "Grantee"). WHEREAS, the City is obligated to do and perform certain services in its undertaking of a Community Development Plan pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1975, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Grantee operates a non-profit center offering services to neighborhood associations in the targeted neighborhoods of Arnett Benson, Chatman Hill, Harwell, Heart of Lubbock, Jackson, North Overton, and Slaton Bean. WHEREAS, the services provided by the Grantee benefit citizens of the City of Lubbock (with emphasis in seven of the above mentioned low/mod areas) 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(e) WHEREAS, 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 of public money; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the Grantee has the special expertise, knowledge and experience necessary for the operation of workshops to provide training in the essential skills necessary for effective neighborhood organizations and that the City will receive adequate consideration in the form of substantial public benefit; and LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 1 WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Grantee to make available operating assistance for the LUNA Learning Series. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that: SCOPE OF SERVICE A. City Responsibilities: City agrees to provide Grantee assistance from Department of Housing and Urban Development funds in an amount not to exceed $6,557.00 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 payment to Grantee, or which have been reimbursed to Grantee or which are subject to reimbursement to Grantee by any source other than City or Grantee. 4. City shall not be liable for any cost incurred by Grantee which 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 sixty (60) days following termination of this agreement. 7. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Grantee before commencement of this agreement or after termination of this agreement. 8. City's financial assistance will be limited to the following: LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 2 a. The assistance made available through this Agreement shall be used by the Grantee solely for the purpose of workshops and bulk mailing carried forth by the LUNA Learning Series Expansion Program; and b. The assistance shall provide funding for operating expenses incurred with training board members from the seven target neigh- borhoods and bulk mailing newsletters for the seven (7) targeted neighborhoods and the eight (8) remaining CDBG eligible neighborhoods. c. The services provided by the Grantee shall benefit residents in the seven (7) low/mod areas and eight (8) CDBG eligible neighborhoods. B. Grantee's Responsibilities 1. Grantee agrees to use funds made available through this Agreement solely for the purpose of the LUNA Learning Series. 2. Upon completion of this project, if the entire funded amount is not used, Grantee agrees to refund any unused portion to City within thirty (30) days. 3. Grantee agrees to return to the City any program income received or accounts receivable which are attributable to the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. 4. Grantee agrees to comply with applicable uniform administrative requirements, as described in 24 CFR 570.502. 5. Grantee agrees to cant' out the activities under this agreement in compliance with all Federal laws and regulations described in 24 CFR Chapter 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. C.Grantee's Match: 1. Grantee applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds must supplement its 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 funds or other agencies, donations, or grants other than CDBG. The LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 3 IV M 11W value of the match is subject to review and approval by the City of Lubbock. TIME OF PERFORMANCE This Agreement shall commence November 9, 1995, and shall terminate September 30, 1996. The term of this agreement and the provisions here in shall be extended to cover any additional time period during which the Grantee remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income. PAYMENT City will pay up to $6557.00 to Grantee based upon the receipt of request for funds and project expense summary for the above -described project. Grantee shall submit to City invoices for items purchased. City shall determine the reasonableness of each purchase and shall not make disbursement of any such payment until City has reviewed and approved each purchase. NOTICES Communication and details concerning this Agreement shall be directed to the following contract representatives: Doug Goodman City of Lubbock P. O. Box 2000 Lubbock, TX 79457 SPECIAL CONDITIONS Holly Smith, Executive Director LUNA Resource Center 1706 23rd st. #104 Lubbock, TX. 79411 Grantee agrees to comply with the requirement of Title 24 CFR, Part 570 of the Housing and Urban Development regulation concerning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and all federal regulations and policies issued pursuant to these regulations. Grantee further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General Compliance LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 4 Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the funds provided under this Agreement which were made available under City's Community Development Block Grant program. 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. Grantee shall at all times remain an independent contractor with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. City shall be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Worker's Compensation insurance as the Grantee is an independent Grantee. C. Hold Harmless Grantee shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever that arise out of Grantee's performance or nonperformance of the services or subject matter called for in this Agreement. D. Worker's Compensation Grantee shall provide Worker's Compensation insurance coverage for all employees involved in the performance of this Agreement. E. Insurance and Bondinq 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 City. F. City Recognition Grantee shall insure recognition of the role of City's Community Development Block Grant program in providing funding through this Agreement. All activities, facilities and items utilized pursuant to this Agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, Grantee will include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with funds made available under this Agreement. G. Amendments LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 5 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 Council if required by law. Such amendments shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor relieve nor release City of Grantee from its obligations under this Agreement. City may, in its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with federal, state or local governmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts, or for other reasons. If such amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or the activities to be undertaken as part of this Agreement, such modifications will be incorporated only by written amendment signed by both City and Grantee. H. Susr)ension or Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. Partial termination of the Scope of Service in Paragraph "I.B" above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of City. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports, or other materials prepared by Grantee under this Agreement shall at the option of City, become the property of City, and Grantee shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination. City may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if Grantee materially 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 City contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. In the event there is probable cause to believe Grantee is in noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, City may withhold up to fifteen percent (15%) of said contract funds until such time as Grantee is found to be in compliance by City or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Financial Management 1. Accountinc Standards LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 6 Grantee agrees to comply with Attachment F of OMB Circular A-110 and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. 2. Cost Principles Grantee shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations", or A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions", as applicable, for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. B. Documentation and Record-Keepina Records to be Maintained Grantee shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506, and that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this Agreement. 2. Retention Grantee shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred under this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement, or after the resolution of all Federal audit findings, whichever occurs later. 3. Client Data 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 provided. Such information shall be made available to City monitors or their designees for review upon request. 4. Audits and Inspections All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made available to City, their designees or the Federal Government, at any time during normal business LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 7 hours, as often as City 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 Grantee within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this Agreement and may result in the withholding of future payments. C. Operation and Financial Reports 1. Financial Record Reports Grantee agrees to submit to the City invoices for the services and approved costs of this program; and 2. Operation Reports Grantee agrees to submit to the City a report of the monthly activities. VIII. PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS A. Civil Rights Grantee agrees to comply and to require all subcontractors to comply with Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 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 and the regulations issued under the order of 41 CFR Chapter 60. B. Conduct Prohibited Activity Grantee is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the administration of the program for political activities; sectarian or religious activities as specified in 24 CFR 570.2000); lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities. 2. Conflict of Interest Grantee and City agree to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with respect to conflicts of interest, and Grantee covenants that it presently has no financial interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 8 performance of the services required under this Contract and that no person having such an interest will be employed as or by the subcontractor carrying out this Agreement. LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the date first LUNA Resource Center ATTEST: etty 0. Johnso , City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Doug o n, Managing Director Health an ommunity Services APPROVED AS TO FORM: Linda Charnales, Assistant City Attorney LUNA LEARNING SERIES, FUNDING AGREEMENT 10 EXHIBIT A Citt of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request To submit an application, complete Parts A - F and include items requested. Do not bind the application or include any items which are not requested. Submit one proposal per project. Submit one original and three copies of each application to Community Development, 1625 13th Street, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457 by April 13, 1995 5:00 PM. Please review the "Citizen's Guide" for the Community Development programs, goals, requirements and timelines. For assistance, please call the Community Development Department at 767-2301. A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Applicant: Lubbock United Neighborhood Association ® Non-profit ❑ Neigh.Assoc. ❑ For -Profit ❑ CHDO []City Dept. (Please include a copy of your IRS ruling providing tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 IRS Code if you are a non-profit.) 2. Name of Project: LUNA Learning Series 3. Area or Location of Project: L U N A Re s o u r c e C e n t e r _ 4. Contact Person: (a) Name: Holly Smith (b)Address: 1 706 23rd St. # 104 (c) Telephone/ Fax Number(s): 74 9-LUNA 74 7-8640 (fax) 5. Grant Request: ® CDBG ❑ ESG ❑ HOME 8 Issue Area: ® Public Service ❑ Rehab to Shelters ❑ CHDO Project ❑ Public Facility ❑ Essential Services ❑ Single -Unit Housing ❑ infrastructure ❑ Homeless Prevention ❑ Multi -Unit Housing ❑ Housing ❑ Operations of Shelter ❑ Economic Dev. ❑ Other 6. Amount of Funds Requested for Project: $ 6557.010 7. Amount of Matching Funds for Project: $ 5620.00 Match Type: X❑ Cash 11 Sweat Equity ® Other Grants ® Donations Match Status: ❑x Confirmed ❑ Requested 8. Is this project? ®New ❑ Second Year ❑ Third Year ❑ Fourth Year or More The application certifies to the best of his/her knowledge and belief that the data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the application has been duly authorized by the goveming body of the applicant and that the applicant will comply with all the requirements of each grant respectively, if the application is approved. Please include minutes of the board meeting at which 's item was authorized. , Name: Holly Smith Signature: Title: Executive Director Date: April 1 1995 City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request B. PROPOSED PROJECT Page 2 1. Project Mission Statement: The LUNA Learning Series seeks to educate board members from the seven target neighborhoods about the essential skills necessary for effective neighborhood organizations. Skills taught will include recruiting, training, and motivatinj volunteers; the roles, duties, and responsibilities of officers and directors; and promoting an effective neighborhood communication system through newsletter flyers, publicity, and media contacts. At the end of the workshop series, LUNI will bulk mail four newsletters a year for Arnett -Benson, Chatman Hill, and Harwell and will bulk mail two newsletters a year for the Heart of Lubbock, Jackson, North Overton, and Slaton Bean. In addition, LUNA will bulk mail newsletters one time a year for the 8 remaining CDBG eligible neighborhoods (plus 2 anticipated new associations). 2. What are the specific objectives of this project? A. Train target neighborhood board members in their roles and duties as offic B. Encourage neighborhood associations to expand their base by recruiting volunteers. C. Develop effective communication networks in the target neighborhoods throu training on newsletter writing. D. Work with a core group of neighborhood people to develop newsletters to be mailed. E. Foster greater participation in neighborhood events and issues by bulk mailing newsletters to each household. 13. Please provide a project timeline, listing the major activities of the project. DATE WORKSHOP November "Expanding the Circle: Finding, Recruiting, Training, Motivating, & Retaining Neighborhood Leaders" January "Boot Camp for Officers & Directors: Basic Training in Rol Duties, & Responsibilities" March "Spreading the Word: Developing an Effective Neighborhood Communication System: April Bulk Mail for the Seven Neighborhoods July Bulk Mail for the Three Neighborhoods October Bulk Mail for the Seven Neighborhoods January Bulk Mail for the Three Neighborhoods The remaining 8 CDBG eligible neighborhoods (plus the 2 anticipated new associations) will be scheduled for approximately one bulk mailing every five weeks. s, rs. City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request Page 3 0. FKU1JUJtU NKUJtU I (Lontmuea... ) 4. How will this project solve existing problems in the neighborhood(s) and stabilize them? (For example: How is the project innovative/creative in approach? How does project address neighborhood association priorities? You may include a letter of support from the housing or homeless consortium if applicable.) Neighborhood associations organize to become partners with the City, schools, and businesses in meeting the needs of their neighborhood. In this way, neighborhood associations become responsible for recognizing neighborhood issue and implementing proactive projects to meet those needs. Ultimately, neighborhood -based organizations reinforce the values and responsibilities of good citizenship. The three areas of critical concern for neighborhood associations are increasing volunteer capacity, understanding the roles of directors and officers, and developing effective communication systems. The LUNA Learning Series trains neighborhood officers in these three primary areas Through the newsletter writing training and through the bulk mailing, neighbor become actively involved in getting the word out about issues, priorities, and concerns of the neighborhood. 5. Approximately, how many people or households will directly benefit from this project? Seventy-three Board Members from the seven target neighborhoods will.be elgibl for the three workshops. Approximately 25,800 Households in the CDBG neighborhoods will receive newslet 6. Describe how this project will involve neighborhood residents in design, implementation, and evaluation of this project? (Include how you will measure the success of the project listing measurable accomplishments and criteria for measurement. You may include a letter of support from the effected neighborhood(s).) Neighborhood members from Parkway/Cherry Point, Caprock, Dunbar/Manhattan Hei North Overton, Blue Sky, Guadalupe, Arnett Benson, Overton South, Wheelock/Mo Maedgen Area, Clayton Carter, and South Overton Residential and Commercial Association serve on the Public Information and Promotion Standing Committee and the Leadership Development Standing Committee which will plan and impleme this program. Both committees meet monthly. Evaluation forms will be available after each workshop and at the conclusion of the entire program. ors. :s, !rey, City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request 5. rrcv1JV5tu 1JKUJtc: i continuea... 7. Could this project occur without these funds? ® Yes ❑ No 8. Will this project continue after funding ends? x❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, how? Page 4 The Lubbock Area Foundation has provided LUNA with a grant to conduct short workshops over the next year. Local businesses have been receptive to the ide of supporting the neighborhood newsletters through advertising. C. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Describe your capacity to successfully carry out this project: particularly prior experience, annual budget, number and types of facilities or services, and number served. Lubbock United Neighborhood Association is an independent, community -based, non-profit organization whose mission is to organize, promote, and support neighborhood associations throughout the City of Lubbock. It is the goal of LUNA to help each association become self-sustaining, resourceful, and proacti in problem solving. LUNA serves as an advocate for the twenty-four neighborho associations in Lubbock, and two representatives from each neighborhood association form the general membership of LUNA. LUNA adopted formal by-laws in January 1994, and received 501(c)(3) status in October 1994. With a $40,000 grant from St. Mary of the Plains Hospital and a $2,650 grant from the Lubbock Area Foundation, LUNA has opened a Resource Center at 1706-23rd and hired an executive director, and part-time administrat v assistant. 2. List members of your project team, including roles, expertise, and whether paid or volunteer. Ellis Langston, President, volunteer, assisted in developing many new neighbo associations. Holly Smith, Executive Director, paid. Nan Hutson, co-chair of Public Information & Promotion Committee, volunteer, assisted in developing many new neighborhood associations. Hilda Adams, co-chair of Public Information & Promotion Committee, volunteer, president of SORCA. Liz Toombs, co-chair of Leadership Development committee, volunteer, Director Youth Issues. Bonnie Starkey, co-chair of Leadership Development Committee, volunteer, civi leader :)d City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request C. APPLICANT INFORMATION (Continued... D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Page 5 Federal law (24CFR570.611) prohibits persons who exercise or who have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to the above grants .... or who are in a position to participate in a decision making process or to gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from an assisted activity... either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Is there any member of the applicant's staff, member of the applicant's Board of Directors, or officer who currently is or has/have been with in one year of the date of this application a City employee, a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, or a member of the City Council? ❑x Yes ❑ No If yes, please list names: Holly Smith Ellis Langston Marjorie Manning 2. Will the funds requested by the applicant be used to pay the salaries of any of the applicant's staff or award a subcontract to any individual who is or has been within one year of the date of this application a City employee, a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, or a member of the City Council? ❑ Yes If yes, please list names: © No 3. Is there any member of the applicant's staff, member(s) of the Board of Directors, or officer(s) who are business partners or immediate family of a City employee, a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, or a member of the City Council? x❑ Yes If yes, please list names: Ellis Langston ❑ No City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request E. GOVERNING BODY PROFILE Page 6 In order to demonstrate compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000(d)) and regulations pursuant thereto (Title 24 CFR Part 1), which state that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of , or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the applicant receives Federal financial assistance,... 1. Please describe the method of selection of officers and directors of the board. Article V and Article VI - Bylaws The general membership shall elect from its members a Nominating Committee which shall consist of at least three but no more than five members. The Nominating Committee shall submit a slate of candidates to the General Membership for election to the Executive Council. Any adult resident of the City of Lubbock who is active in community affairs may serve on the Executive Council, but a two thirds majority of the Executive Council must be members of a local neighborhood association. The Executive Council shall select from its members a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. 2. What is the time and place of regular meetings? General Membership - 2nd Monday of the month, 7 p.m, St. John's UMC Executive Council - 3rd Monday of the month, 7 p.m, LUNA Conference Room 3. List officers names, place of residence, number of years on the board, occupation, race, and sex below. (Please see attachment A.) City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request F. BUDGET (2v�Sec) o(4d�efi Page 7 1. Please list applicant's anticipated expenditures, detailing requested funds and applicant's matching funds. Please place C=Cash, S=Sweat Equity, O=Other Grants, D=Donations beside each entry under "Applicant's Matching Funds' to denote the type of match being used. Administration: Personnel (S ) Payroll Taxes Employee Benefits Office Supplies Copy Supplies Postage Telephone Promotional Professional Services Vehicle Fuel/Mileage Other: Proaram: Acquisition Reconstruction Rehabilitation Installation Training b Technical Assistance Direct Assistance Rental of Space/Equip. Professional Services for Clients Other Volunteers: Publishing & mail preparation Lubbock Area Foundation rant TOTALS 3,938 + 170 (C) = 4,108 2,035 + = 2,035 584 + = 584 + _ + _ + 120 (D) = 120 + _ + _ + 855 (S) = 855 + _ + 495 (0) 0 495 $ 6,557 + s 1,640 = S 8,197 (revised 10-2-95) r 7 Resolution No. 5013 November 9, 1995 Item #24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND LUBBOCK UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § This Agreement entered into this 9th day of November, 1995, by and between the CITY OF LUBBOCK (herein called "City") and the Lubbock United Neighborhood Association, a non-profit center (herein called "Grantee"). WHEREAS, the City is obligated to do and perform certain services in its undertaking of a Community Development Plan pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1975, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Grantee operates a non-profit center offering services to neighborhood associations of which seventy percent will be from target areas. WHEREAS, the services provided by the Grantee benefit citizens of the City of Lubbock (with emphasis from participants in the low/mod areas) 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(e) WHEREAS, 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 of public money; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the Grantee has the special expertise, knowledge and experience necessary for the operation of workshops to provide training in the essential skills necessary for effective neighborhood organizations and that the City will receive adequate consideration in the form of substantial public benefit; and LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 1 WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Grantee to make available operating assistance for the LUBBOCK CONNECTS NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that: I. SCOPE OF SERVICE A. City Responsibilities: 1. City agrees to provide Grantee assistance from Department of Housing and Urban Development funds in an amount not to exceed $6,600.00 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 payment to Grantee, or which have been reimbursed to Grantee or which are subject to reimbursement to Grantee by any source other than City or Grantee. 4. City shall not be liable for any cost incurred by Grantee which 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 sixty (60) days following termination of this agreement. 7. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Grantee before commencement of this agreement or after termination of this agreement. 8. City's financial assistance will be limited to the following: LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 2 a. The assistance made available through this Agreement shall be used by the Grantee solely for the purpose of workshops and training carried forth by the LUBBOCK CONNECTS NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM; and b. The assistance shall provide funding for operating expenses incurred from providing leadership training to residents from the various neighborhood associations with seventy percent of the participants coming from targeted areas. c. The services provided by the Grantee shall benefit residents from various neighborhood associations with seventy percent of the participants coming from census defined low/mod areas. B. Grantee's Responsibilities 1. Grantee agrees to use funds made available through this Agreement solely for the purpose of the LUNA Leadership Program. 2. Upon completion of this project, if the entire funded amount is not used, Grantee agrees to refund any unused portion to City within thirty (30) days. 3. Grantee agrees to return to the City any program income received or accounts receivable which are attributable to the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. 4. Grantee agrees to comply with applicable uniform administrative requirements, as described in 24 CFR 570.502. 5. Grantee agrees to carry out the activities under this agreement in compliance with all Federal laws and regulations described in 24 CFR Chapter 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. C. Grantee's Match: 1. Grantee applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds must supplement its 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 funds or other agencies, donations, or grants other than CDBG. The LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 3 IV V a value of the match is subject to review and approval by the City of Lubbock. TIME OF PERFORMANCE This Agreement shall commence November 9, 1995, and shall terminate September 30, 1996. The term of this agreement and the provisions here in shall be extended to cover any additional time period during which the Grantee remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income. PAYMENT City will pay up to $6600.00 to Grantee based upon the receipt of request for funds and project expense summary for the above -described project. Grantee shall submit to City invoices for items purchased. City shall determine the reasonableness of each purchase and shall not make disbursement of any such payment until City has reviewed and approved each purchase. NOTICES Communication and details concerning this Agreement shall be directed to the following contract representatives: Doug Goodman City of Lubbock P. O. Box 2000 Lubbock, TX 79457 SPECIAL CONDITIONS Holly Smith, Executive Director LUNA Resource Center 1706 23rd st. #104 Lubbock, TX. 79411 Grantee agrees to comply with the requirement of Title 24 CFR, Part 570 of the Housing and Urban Development regulation concerning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and all federal regulations and policies issued pursuant to these regulations. Grantee further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General Compliance LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 4 Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the funds provided under this Agreement which were made available under City's Community Development Block Grant program. 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. Grantee shall at all times remain an independent contractor with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. City shall be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Worker's Compensation insurance as the Grantee is an independent Grantee. C. Hold Harmless Grantee shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever that arise out of Grantee's performance or nonperformance of the services or subject matter called for in this Agreement. D. Worker's Compensation Grantee shall provide Worker's Compensation insurance coverage for all employees involved in the performance of this Agreement. E. Insurance and Bonding 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 City. F. City Recoanition Grantee shall insure recognition of the role of City's Community Development Block Grant program in providing funding through this Agreement. All activities, facilities and items utilized pursuant to this Agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, Grantee will include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with funds made available under this Agreement. G. Amendments LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 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 Council if required by law. Such amendments shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor relieve nor release City of Grantee from its obligations under this Agreement. City may, in its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with federal, state or local governmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts, or for other reasons. If such amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or the activities to be undertaken as part of this Agreement, such modifications will be incorporated only by written amendment signed by both City and Grantee. H. Suspension or Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. Partial termination of the Scope of Service in Paragraph "I.B" above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of City. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports, or other materials prepared by Grantee under this Agreement shall at the option of City, become the property of City, and Grantee shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination. City may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if Grantee materially 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 City contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. In the event there is probable cause to believe Grantee is in noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, City may withhold up to fifteen percent (15%) of said contract funds until such time as Grantee is found to be in compliance by City or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Financial Mana ement Accounting Standards LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 6 Grantee agrees to comply with Attachment F of OMB Circular A-110 and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. 2. Cost Principles Grantee shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations", or A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions", as applicable, for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. B. Documentation and Record -Keeping 1. Records to be Maintained Grantee shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506, and that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this Agreement. 2. Retention Grantee shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred under this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement, or after the resolution of all Federal audit findings, whichever occurs later. 3. Client Data 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 provided. Such information shall be made available to City monitors or their designees for review upon request. 4. Audits and Inspections All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made available to City, their designees or the Federal Government, at any time during normal business LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 7 hours, as often as City 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 Grantee within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this Agreement and may result in the withholding of future payments. C. Operation and Financial Reports 1. Financial Record Reports Grantee agrees to submit to the City invoices for the services and approved costs of this program; and 2. Operation Reports Grantee agrees to submit to the City a report of the monthly activities. Vill. PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS A. Civil Rights Grantee agrees to comply and to require all subcontractors to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 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 and the regulations issued under the order of 41 CFR Chapter 60. B. Conduct 1. Prohibited Activity Grantee is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the administration of the program for political activities; sectarian or religious activities as specified in 24 CFR 570.2000); lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities. 2. Conflict of Interest Grantee and City agree to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with respect to conflicts of interest, and Grantee covenants that it presently has no financial interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT performance of the services required under this Contract and that no person having such an interest will be employed as or by the subcontractor carrying out this Agreement. LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 9 NESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the date first above. W �i /.�._ •L • / __ Ili � .�l j Director ATTEST: /gd� kl- C�r Betty M. JohnsorV,City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: i oug oo n, Managing Director Health an mmunity Services APPROVED AS TO FORM: Linda Chamales, Assistant City Attorney LUNA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, FUNDING AGREEMENT 10 EXHIBIT A City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request To submit an application, complete Parts A - F and include items requested. Do not bind the application or include any items which are not requested. Submit one proposal per project. Submit one original and three copies of each application to Community Development, 1625 13th Street, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457 by April 13, 1995 5:00 PM. Please review the "Citizen's Guide" for the Community Development programs, goals, requirements and timelines. For assistance, please call the Community Development Department at 767-2301. A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name of Applicant: Lubbock United Neighborhood Association ® Non-profit ❑ Neigh.Assoc. ❑ For -Profit ❑ CHDO ❑City Dept. (Please include a copy of your IRS ruling providing tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 IRS Code if you are a non-profit.) 2. Name of Project: Lubbock Connections Neighborhood Leadership Progr 3. Area or Location of Project: L U N A Resource Center 4. Contact Person: (a) Name: Holly Smith (b)Address: 1 7 0 6 2 3 r d St., # 1 0 4 (c) Telephone/ Fax Number(s): 749-LUNA 5610Z 747-8640 (fax) 5. Grant Request ❑ CDBG ❑ ESG ❑ HOME 8 Issue Area: 0 Public Service ❑ Rehab to Shelters ❑ CHDO Project ❑ Public Facility ❑ Essential Services ❑ Single -Unit Housing ❑ Infrastructure ❑ Homeless Prevention ❑ Multi -Unit Housing ❑ Housing ❑ Operations of Shelter ❑ Economic Dev. ❑ Other 6. Amount of Funds Requested for Project: $ 6 . 6 0 0 7. Amount of Matching Funds for Project: $ 3 , 710 Match Type: ❑ Cash ❑ Sweat Equity ❑ Other Grants © Donations Match Status: ❑Confirmed ❑x Requested 8. Is this project? ®New ❑ Second Year ❑ Third Year ❑ Fourth Year or More The application certifies to the best of his/her knowledge and belief that the data in this application are true and correct and that the filing of the application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and that the applicant will comply with all the requirements of each grant respectively, if the application is approved. Please include minutes of the board at which it m was authorized. Name: Holly Smith Signatur Title: Exprut iy e Di r r t or Date: a rn i 1 1 1 9 9 5 m ..City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request B. PROPOSED PROJECT Page 2 1. Project Mission Statement: The Lubbock Connections Neighborhood Leadership Program seeks to build leadership skills within neighborhood associations. The program intends to develop leadership traits through a series of six sessions taught by communit; leaders. The program provides a stimulating learning environment in which members of various neighborhood associations can work together to find solutions to the challenges facing our community. Seventy percent of the program participants will be from target areas. The benefit of the program, however, is to encourage people from all parts of the city to meet together. The program is open to all interested members of neighborhood associations an does not discriminate because of age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. 2. What are the specific objectives of this project? A. Train participants in the skills necessary for effective leadership. B. Encourage graduates to use their skills within neighborhood associations. C. Develop a pool of citizen leaders within neighborhood associations. D. Promote civic involvement through awareness of community, government, school, and business resources. E. Foster cultural awareness and social sensitivity by encouraging broad participation from various groups. 3. Please provide a project timeline, listing the major activities of the project. DATE THEME SKILLS Oct. 5 Introduction Oct. 14 Community Oct. 19 Leadership Oct. 28 Planning Nov. 2 Communication Nov. 16 Financial Resources Nov. 25 RECOGNITION BANQUET Get Acquainted Exercises Neighborhood tours, Ropes Course Essential Skills, Goal Setting, Delegatin Responsibilities Parliamentary Procedure, Officer Selectio Managing Conflict, Public Speaking Fund Raising, Grant Writing City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request Page 3 B. PKUPUbtU PKUJtGT (Gontlnuea... ) 4. How will this project solve existing problems in the neighborhood(s) and stabilize them? (For example: How is the project innovative/creative in approach? How does project address neighborhood association priorities? You may include a letter of support from the housing or homeless consortium if applicable.) Neighborhood associations around the country are emerging as a fundamental unit of participatory democracy. Neighborhood associations empower people to take responsibility for the appearance, safety, and viability of the communit Such grass roots organizations provide a vehicle for people to voice opinions learn about issues, discover community resources, and form partnerships with others who share their concerns. Neighborhood associations promote long-term stability within a neighborhood. Neighborhood associations, however, are onl as good as the leaders within them. The Lubbock connections Neighborhood Leadership Program fosters stability by building a pool of leaders within each organization. 15. Approximately, how many people or households will directly benefit from this project? 35-40 participants 6. Describe how this project will involve neighborhood residents in design, implementation, and evaluation of this project? (Include how you will measure the success of the project listing measurable accomplishments and criteria for measurement. You may include a letter of support from the effected neighborhood(s).) Neighbors from Blue Sky, Guadalupe, Dunbar /Manhatten heights, North Overton, Arnett Benson, Parkway and Cherry Point, Overton South, Wheelock and Montere Maedgen Area, and Clayton Carter serve on the LUNA Leadership Development Standing committee which is in charge of planning, implementing, and evaluating the program. They meet the fourth Monday of each month. Evaluation forms will be available after each session and at the conclusion of the entire program. Graduates will choose three to five people from the program to serve on the Leadership Development Committee to plan next year's event. City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request U. F'KUF'UStU F'KUJtC'T contmuea... 7. Could this project occur without these funds? ® Yes ❑ No 8. Will this project continue after funding ends? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, how? Page 4 Five corporate sponsors gave $2,150.00 in cash for last year's program. Various donors provided approximately $1,070.00 in -kind for meals. Five gro opened their facilities for meeting rooms. Citibus provided transportation. We expect this same level of commitment from corporate sources this year and in the future. C. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Describe your capacity to successfully carry out this project: particularly prior experience, annual budget, number and types of facilities or services, and number served. Lubbock United Neighborhood Association is an independent, community -based, non-profit organization whose mission is to organize, promote, and support neighborhood associations throughout the City of Lubbock. It is the goal of LUNA to help each association become self sustaining, resourceful, and proactive in problem solving. LUNA serves as an advocate for the twenty-four neighborhood associations in Lubbock, and two representatives from each neighborhood association form the general membership of LUNA. LUNA adopted formal by-laws in January 1994 and received 501(c)(3) status in October 1994. With a $40,000 grant from St. Mary of the Plains Hospital and a $2,650 grant from the Lubbock Area Foundation, LUNA has opened a Resource Center at 1706-23rd and hired an executive director, and part-time administrative assistant. 2. List members of your project team, including roles, expertise, and whether paid or volunteer. Ellis Langston, President, volunteer, assisted in developing many of the cit neighborhood associations. Holly Smith, Executive Director, paid, implemented Lubbock Connections Neigh Leadership Program. Liz Toombs, co-chair of Leadership Development Committee, volunteer, Director of Youth Issues. Bonnie Starkey, co-chair of Leadership Development Committee, volunteer, civic leader. Michael Landress, program graduate, member of Leadership Committee, MANA co - Thomas Garcia, program graduate, member of Leadership Committee - Arnett Ben Julia Carrillo, program graduate, member of Leadership Committee - Guadalupe Nan Hutson, co-chair of Public Information & Promotion Committee, volunteer, assisted in developing many of the city's new neighborhood association Hilda Adams, co-chair of Public Information & Promotion Committee, volunteer I on hood ir. Board. -chair. City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request G. APPLIGAN f INFURMATIUN (continued... D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Page 5 Federal law (24CFR570.611) prohibits persons who exercise or who have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to the above grants .... or who are in a position to participate in a decision making process or to gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from an assisted activity... either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Is there any member of the applicant's staff, member of the applicant's Board of Directors, or officer who currently is or has/have been with in one year of the date of this application a City employee, a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, or a member of the City Council? I Yes ❑ No If yes, please list names: Holly Smith Clam IIo Ellis Langston Marjorie Manning 2. Will the funds requested by the applicant be used to pay the salaries of any of the applicant's staff or award a subcontract to any individual who is or has been within one year of the date of this application a City employee, a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, or a member of the City Council? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, please list names: 3. Is there any member of the applicant's staff, member(s) of the Board of Directors, or officer(s) who are business partners or immediate family of a City employee, a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, or a member of the City Council? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, please list names: Ellis Langston City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request E. GOVERNING BODY PROFILE Page 6 In order to demonstrate compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000(d)) and regulations pursuant thereto (Title 24 CFR Part 1). which state that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of , or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the applicant receives Federal financial assistance,... 1. Please describe the method of selection of officers and directors of the board. Article V and Article VI - Bylaws The general membership shall elect from its members a Nominating Committee which shall consist of at least three but no more than five members. The Nominating Committee shall submit a slate of candidates to the General Membership for election to the Executive Council. Any adult resident of the City of Lubbock who is active in community affairs may serve on the Executiv Council, but a two thirds majority of the Executive Council must be members of a local neighborhood association. The Executive Council shall select fro its members a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. 2. What is the time and place of regular meetings? General Membership - 2nd Monday of the month, 7 p.m, St. John's UMC Executive Council - 3rd Monday of the month, 7 p.m, LUNA Conference Room 3. List officers names, place of residence, number of years on the board, occupation, race, and sex below. (Please see attachment A.) City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request F. BUDGET Page 7 1. Please list applicant's anticipated expenditures, detailing requested funds and applicants matching funds. Please place C=Cash, S=Sweat Equity, O=Other Grants, D=Donations beside each entry under "Applicant's Matching Funds" to denote the type of match being used. Administration: Personnel (# Payroll Taxes Employee Benefits Office Supplies Copy Supplies Postage Telephone Promotional Professional Services Vehicle Fuel/Mileage Other: Handbook Graduate Yearbook Program: Acquisition Reconstruction Rehabilitation Installation Training & Technical Assistance Direct Assistance Rental of Space/Equip. Professional Services for Clients Other Food T-Shirts Rnnquer Ropes Course Citibus TOTALS 925 + 825 + 350 + inn + 300 + 1_000 + 1,000 + + 240 D + 1,070 D 400 + + 2.150 D 1,450 + 250 250 D = 925 825 350 = 100 300 1,070 400 = 2,150 = 1,450 500 $ 6,600 + $3,710 = $ 10,310 City of Lubbock Community Development Funding Request Page 8 r. tiuuut i c:ontmuea.., 2. Please list applicant's anticipated program income to this project and detail how applicant will create a return of investment to the grantor particularly if proposed project includes facilities, housing, or economic development. While this may not apply to this proposal, the Lubbock Connection Neighborho Program attempts to help its participants identify and prioritize neighborho needs and then identify, seek and leverage resources. In a real sense, this return on the investment in developing leadership. 3. Units of Service Calculation (a) Total Project Budget $10, 310 (b) Total Unduplicated Units Served 40 participants (c) Average Cost Per Unit ( a/b ) $257. 75