HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2014-R0409 - Contract - Community Housing Resources Board - HOME Investment Program - 12/04/2014Resolution No. 2014-RO409
Item No. 6.17
December 4, 2014
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Community Development Funding
Contract, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and
Community Housing Resources Board (CHRB), from the HOME Investment Partnership
Program Grant for administration and operations. Said Contract is attach hereto and
incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the
minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this December 4 , 2014
GL Cy.'R701 TSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
City
AS TO CONTENT:
Gentry
Community DeveloproL Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy S' s y City Ito
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11.4.14
Resolution No. 2014-RO409
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME Investment Partnership Program
FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
AND
COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCE BOARD (CHRB)
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
THIS AGREEMENT, entered this _41h_ day of December 2014 by and between the City of
Lubbock (herein called the "City") and Community Housing Resource Board (CHRB), (herein
called the "Grantee").
WHEREAS, the City is obligated to do and perform certain services in its undertaking of the
HOME Investment Partnership Program pursuant to Titles I and II of the Cranston -Gonzales
National Affordable Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee operates as a non-profit organization offering services to families
throughout Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee is recognized as a Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee proposes to provide a program called CHDO Operations which will
provide funds to enhance its ability to provide administrative funds to operate CHDO programs
and enhance its ability to provide affordable housing for low -to -moderate income individuals
WHEREAS, the services provided by the Grantee benefit residents of the area and constitute a
valuable public service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has declared the services provided by the
Grantee to be a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee and the services it provides have been found to meet the criteria for
funding under 24 CFR Part 92; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishment of the above public purpose is the predominate purpose of this
transaction; continuing supervision by the City together with statutory and contractual
requirements provide sufficient assurance that the public purpose will be accomplished; the City
Council has found that the Grantee has the special expertise, knowledge and experience
necessary for the operation of the CHDO Operating Funds and that the City will receive
adequate consideration in the form of substantial public benefit; and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that:
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I. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Activities
The Grantee will be responsible for administering a HOME 2014 CHDO Operations in
a manner satisfactory to the City and consistent with any standards required as a condition
of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible
under the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
Specifically, the Grantee shall with the sum of $27,545 pay for CHDO Operations to
provide operating expenses (personnel, payroll taxes, office supplies, utilities/phone,
insurance, membership, audit, professional services, travel and training)for its affordable
housing programs.
B. Obiectives
The Grantee certifies the activities carried out with funds provided under this Agreement
will meet the HOME program's eligible activities under 24 CFR Part 92 Subpart E.
C. City Responsibilities
1. City agrees to provide Grantee assistance from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development funds in an amount not to exceed 527,545 for
CHDO Operations 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 for any incurred Grantee costs, Grantee
reimbursements which have been paid to or subject to payment to Grantee
by any source other than City or Grantee.
4. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee which
are not allowable costs, as set forth in 24 CFR 92 Subpart E.
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.
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6. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee in the
performance of this agreement which have not been billed to City by
Grantee within ninety (90) days unless otherwise approved by the City.
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 shall review all work specifications prior to the beginning of the
procurement process.
9. City shall inspect all construction work for compliance with work
specifications prior to the release of any funds.
D. Grantee's Responsibilities
1. Grantee shall perform all activities in accordance with their budget, the
applicable laws and regulations set forth herein; the assurance,
certifications, and all other terms, provisions, and requirements set forth in
this agreement.
2. Grantee shall submit to City such reports on the operation and
performance of this agreement during their program activity timeframe, as
requested by the City.
3. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this
agreement, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that
if Grantee fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any
report required by this agreement, City may, at its sole option and in its
sole discretion, withhold any or all payments otherwise due or requested
by Grantee hereunder. If City withholds such payments, it shall notify
Grantee in writing of its decision and the reasons therefor. Payments
withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as
the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by
Grantee.
4. Grantee shall refund to City any sum of money which has been paid to
Grantee by City which City determines has resulted in overpayment to
Grantee, or which City determines has not been spent by Grantee strictly in
accordance with the terms of this agreement. Such refund shall be made
by Grantee to City within thirty (30) working days after such refund is
requested by City.
5. Grantee agrees to comply with the affordability requirements of 24 CFR
92.252 or 92.254. Grantee agrees to repay any funds during the time
period wherein the housing does not meet the affordability requirements.
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6. Grantee agrees to comply with the applicable uniform administrative
requirements, as described in 24 CFR 92.505.
7. Grantee agrees to comply with project requirements in 24 CFR Part 92
Subpart F, as applicable with the type of project in the Agreement.
8. Grantee agrees to carry out each activity in the Agreement in compliance
with all Federal laws and regulations described in 24 CFR Part 92 Subpart
H, including responsibilities for environmental review in 24 CFR 92.352
and the intergovernmental review process in 24 CFR 92.359.
9. Grantee agrees to comply with Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Outcome Performance Measurement requirements and reporting.
10. Grantee agrees to comply with the affirmative marketing responsibilities
specified in 24 CFR 92.351.
11. Grantee agrees that the units acquired and rehabilitated under the HOME
program shall be made available exclusively to eligible low and moderate
income families whose gross household income does not exceed the
income eligibility requirements as established by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
12. Grantee shall submit to City a request for an environmental assessment to
be prepared and approved on individual construction sites prior to
beginning the project and/or prior to the acquisition of any single-family
home.
13. Grantee shall submit to City a request for a review of all work
specifications prior to the beginning of the procurement process.
14. Grantee shall notify City upon interim draws and upon work completion
for inspection by the Community Development Department prior to the
request for funds and approval by the Community Development
Department to allow the home buyer to move into home.
15. Grantee will have the Match and/or Non -HOME funds ready and
available prior to the start of the project, if applicable. Failure to do so
may delay, and or cancel- the project.
16. Grantee will sell houses to eligible low income home buyers who qualify
for a mortgage loan.
17. Grantee agrees that contracts, agreements and deed of trusts with
homebuyers will include affordability requirements as defined in the
HOME regulations.
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18. Grantee agrees that any interests or assets obtained with HOME funding
shall revert back to the City in the event that said Agency/Non-profit
dissolves, files for bankruptcy or goes out of business for any reason.
E. Grantee's Match:
HOME funds used for administrative and planning costs (pursuant to 24 CFR
92.207) CHDO operating expenses (pursuant to 24 CFR 92.208) and capacity
building (pursuant to 24 CFR 92.300(b)) of community housing development
organizations are not required to be matched.
F. Project Proceeds
As allowed in 24 CFR 92.300(a)(2), project proceeds, if applicable, shall be retained by
the Grantee and used to reinvest all project proceeds into additional properties for the
CHDO Lease Purchase Program except as follows:
1. To pay for 25% return of investment to City. (See Special Conditions VI.)
2. To pay for insurance and maintenance of properties.
3. To pay for up to 10% of project proceeds for administration.
G. Levels of Accomplishment
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Grantee agrees to provide the following levels of program services:
Activi
Administer HOME
Elderly Rental Program
Homebuyer Education
Timeline
Accomplishments
October 1, 2014 - Complete programs from previous a
September 30, 2016 allocations and begin FY 2014-15 Program
October 1, 2014 - Provide Homebuyer Education
September 30, 2016
Oversee Rental Properties October 1, 2014 - Continue offering duplex units for
September 30, 2016 seniors/disabled and maintain
HOME rents through affordability
period
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H. Staffing
Staff Member
Maggie Trejo
June Rangel
Edelmira "Bibi" Licon
I. Performance Monitoring
1. General Statement:
Title
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
Office Clerk
The City will monitor the performance of the Grantee for compliance with goals and
requirements as required or as it deems necessary in accordance with the regulations.
Monitoring will be based on a risk analysis and a monitoring plan developed at the
beginning of the fiscal year. Desk monitoring will take place on a monthly and quarterly
basis as described below during grantees program activity timeframe. Substandard
performance as determined by the City will constitute non-compliance with this
Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the Grantee
within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the City in writing, contract
suspension or termination procedures will be initiated.
2. Desktop Monitoring
Monthly / Quarterly Desktop Monitoring
October — December 2014
January — March
April — June
July — September
October — December 2015
January — March
April — June
July — September
3. On-site Monitoring
Minimum % of funding spent
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
• The number of on-site Monitoring Visits will be determined by the Community
Development department of the City of Lubbock.
• Notification letter sent to grantee at least 15 days before on-site monitoring visit.
• Monitoring letter sent to grantee identifying concerns and findings if any within thirty
(30) days of on-site monitoring visit.
• Grantee must provide a written response within thirty (30) days to the monitoring
letter that describes how the grantee will resolve any issues. If no deficiencies were
noted grantee must confirm receipt of report within thirty (30) days of the date of the
letter.
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II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the Grantee shall start on the 1 st day of October 2014, and end on the 30th
day of September 2016. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein shall be
extended to cover the period of affordability required as specified under 24 CFR 92.254
and any additional time period during which the Grantee remains in control of HOME
funds or other assets, including program income.
III. BUDGET
Line Item:
Amount:
Operations
Personnel
19,545
Payroll Taxes
3,500
Audit
4,500
Total:
$27,545
Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph VIII
(C)(2) of this Agreement. In addition, the City may require a more detailed budget
breakdown than the one contained herein, and the Grantee shall provide such
supplementary budget information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed
by the City. Any change to this budget must be approved in writing by the City and the
Grantee.
IV. PAYMENT
All payments to grantees are on a monthly reimbursement basis. The Grantee will have
incurred the expense or paid for the expense and submit detailed source documentation
to the City when requesting payment.
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the City under
this contract shall not exceed $27,545 for CHDO Operations. Drawdowns for the
payment of eligible expenses shall be made against the line item budgets specified in
Paragraph III herein and in accordance with performance. Expenses for general
administration shall also be paid against the line item budgets specified in Paragraph III
and in accordance with performance.
Payment request must be submitted with back-up documentation such as time sheets,
paycheck stubs, receipts, invoices, billing statements or other verification in support of all
expenditures incurred and charged to the grant.
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V.
VI.
VII.
A.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Grantee's financial management
system in accordance with the standards specified in 24 CFR 84.
NOTICES
Communication and details concerning this contract shall be directed to the following
contract representatives:
City
Rhonda Gentry
City of Lubbock
P. O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
None
GENERAL CONDITIONS
General Compliance
Grantee
Maggie Trejo
CHRB
1628 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79401
The Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 92 for Home Investment Partnerships Program. The Grantee also
agrees to comply with all other applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
policies governing the funds provided under this contract. The Grantee further agrees to
utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds
otherwise available. The Grantee also agrees to comply with all other applicable Federal,
state and local laws, regulations, and policies governing the funds provided under this
contract. The Grantee further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to
supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available.
The Grantee shall comply with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and requirements
and all provisions of this Agreement, which include compliance with the provisions of
the HCD Act and all rules, regulations, guidelines, and circulars promulgated by the
various Federal departments, agencies, administrations, and commissions relating to the
CDBG Program. The applicable laws and regulations include, but are not limited to:
Title 24 CFR, Part 92 for Home Investment Partnerships Program;
OMB Circular A-87 "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments," or OMB
Circular A-110, or OMB Circular A-122 "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations,"
or OMB Circular A-21 "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions";
OMB Circular A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments" or OMB Circular A-133
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Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Non -Profit Institutions";
■ The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act of 1962;
■ Copeland "Anti -Kickback" act of 1934;
■ Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended (URA);
■ Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (Public Law 88-352 implemented in 24 CFR
Part 1)
• Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-234 and
Executive Order 11063 as amended by Executive Order 12259 (implemented in 24 CFR
Part 107);
■ Section 104(b) and 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974;
■ Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968;
■ Equal employment opportunity and minority business enterprise regulations established
in 24 CFR Part 570.904;
■ Non-discrimination in employment, established by Executive Order 11246 (as amended
by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086)
■ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Uniform Federal accessibility Standards;
■ The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968;
■ The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990;
■ The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended;
■ National Environmental Policy of 1969 (42 USC 4321 et seq.), as amended
■ Lead Based paint regulations established in 24 CFR Parts 35, 570.608, &24 CFR982.401;
■ Asbestos guidelines established in CPD Notice 90-44;
■ HUD Environmental Criteria and Standards (24CFR Part 51);
■ The Energy Policy and conservation Act (Public Law 94-163) and 24 CFR Part39;
■ Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and related laws and Executive Orders;
■ Executive Order 11988, floodplain management, 1977 (42 FR 26951 et seq.);
• Flood Disaster protection Act of 1973
B. "Independent Contractor"
Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner,
as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties.
The Grantee shall at all times remain an "independent contractor" with respect to the
services to be performed under this Agreement. The City shall be exempt from payment
of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and
Workers' Compensation insurance as the Grantee is an independent contractor.
C. Indemnity and Release
Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the
City, and City's respective officers, employees, elected officials and agents, from and
against any and all losses, damages, claims or liabilities, of any kind or nature, which
arise directly or indirectly, or are related to, in any way, manner or form, the activities
contemplated hereunder.
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Grantee shall pay to the City, the City's respective officers, employees, elected officials
and/or agents, as applicable, all attorneys' fees incurred by such parties in enforcing
Grantee's indemnity in this section.
The City, and its respective officers, employees, elected officials and agents shall not be
liable and Grantee hereby releases the City, and its respective officers, employees, elected
officials and agents, for, from and/or against any losses, damages, claims or liabilities to
Grantee.
The indemnity and release provided herein shall survive the termination or voidance of
this agreement.
D. Right to Exercise
The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract,
equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of
relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any
arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The
remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised
concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision
in, or related to, this document, the former shall control.
E. Workers' Comnensation
The Grantee shall provide Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for all of its
employees involved in the performance of this contract.
F. Insurance and Bonding
The Grantee shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets from loss
due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and at a minimum, shall purchase a
blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from
the City.
The Grantee shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of 24 CFR,
Bonding and Insurance.
G. Grantor Recognition
The Grantee shall insure recognition of the role of the grantor agency in providing
services through this contract. All activities, facilities, and items utilized pursuant to this
contract shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, the Grantee will
include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with
funds made available under this contract.
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H. Amendments
The City or Grantee may amend this Agreement at any time, provided that such
amendments make specific reference to this Agreement and are executed in writing,
signed by a duly authorized representative of both organizations and approved by the
City's governing body. Such amendments shall not invalidate this Agreement nor relieve
or release the City or Grantee from its obligations under this Agreement.
The City may, at 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
schedule of 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.
I. Suspension or Termination
Either party may terminate this contract at any time by giving written notice to the other
party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least 30 days before
the effective date of such termination. Partial termination of the Scope of Service in
Paragraph I.A. above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of the City. In the
event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, maps, models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared by the
Grantee under this Agreement shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the
City, and the Grantee shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any
satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination.
The City may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if the
Grantee fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, or with any of the rules,
regulations or provisions referred to herein; and the City may declare the Grantee
ineligible for any further participation in the City's contracts, in addition to other
remedies as provided by law. In the event there is probable cause to believe the Grantee
is in noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, the City may withhold up to
fifteen percent (15%) of said contract funds until such time as the Grantee is found to be
in compliance by the City, or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance.
The City may also terminate this agreement in the event of an emergency or disaster,
whether an act of God, natural or manmade, by giving twenty-four (24) hour notice. The
City may give said notice verbally to Grantee. Any expenditures incurred prior to
receiving notice will be reimbursed; however, in no event shall the City pay any expenses
incurred after notice of termination is received by Grantee.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REOUIREMENTS
A. Financial Management
1. Accounting Standards
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The Grantee agrees to comply with 24 CFR 84 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
The Grantee shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A-
122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations." These principles shall be
applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis.
B. Documentation and Record -Keeping
1. Records to be Maintained
The Grantee shall maintain all records required by the Federal regulations
specified in 24 CFR Part 92.508, that are pertinent to the activities to be funded
under this Agreement. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
a. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
b. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets the
eligible activities under the HOME program;
C. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or
disposition of real property acquired or improved with HOME
assistance, as applicable;
d. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal
opportunity components of the HOME program;
e. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 92.505, and 24 CFR
84; and
f. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart H
of 24 CFR Part 92.
g. Records documenting that each housing project meets the
requirements of 24 CFR 92.252 for the required period of
affordability. Records must be kept for each family assisted.
h. All records as required by 24 CFR Part 92.508.
2. Retention
The Grantee shall retain all records, as specified in 24 CFR 92.505, pertinent to
expenditures incurred under this contract for a period of five (5) years after the
termination of all activities funded under this Agreement. Records for non -
expendable property acquired with funds under this contract shall be retained for
five (5) years after final disposition of such property. Records regarding project
requirements (24 CFR 92 subpart F) and 24 CFR 92 subpart H requirements that
apply for the duration of the period of affordability (24 CFR 92.350, 92.351, and
92.358), as well as the written agreement and inspection and monitoring reports
must be maintained for five (5) years after the required period of affordability
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specified in 24 CFR 92.252 or 92.254, as applicable. Records for any displaced
person must be kept for five (5) years after he/she has received final payment.
Notwithstanding the above, if there is litigation, claims, audits, negotiations or
other actions that involve any of the records cited and that have started before the
expiration of the five-year period, then such records must be retained until
completion of the actions and resolution of all issues, or the expiration of the five-
year period, whichever occurs later.
3. Client Data
The 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 demographic
information. Such information shall be furnished to the City monitors as the
houses are leased and or sold.
4. Disclosure
The Grantee understands that client information collected under this contract is
private, and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly
connected with the administration of the City's or Grantee's responsibilities with
respect to services provided under this contract, is prohibited unless written
consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor,
that of a responsible parent/guardian, unless otherwise required by law.
5. Property Records
The Grantee shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly identify
properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall continue to meet
eligibility criteria and affordability requirements of 24 CFR 92.252 or 92.254, as
applicable.
b. Close -Outs
The Grantee's obligation to the City shall not end until all close-out requirements
are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not
limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the
return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program
income balances, and accounts receivable to the City), final close-out reports and
determining the custodianship of records.
Affordability and resale/recapture requirements, as applicable continue through
the term of those requirements in the individual agreements with home buyers.
The Grantee is required to continue monitoring those requirements until they
expire.
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The Grantee shall comply with current City policy concerning the purchase of
equipment and shall maintain inventory records of all non -expendable personal
property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided herein.
All program assets purchased with such funds (unexpended program income,
property, equipment, etc.) shall revert to the City upon termination of this
contract.
2. CFR Standards
The Grantee shall procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with
the requirements of 24 CFR 84, Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently
follow Property Management Standards covering utilization and disposal of
property.
3. Travel
The Subrecipient shall obtain written approval from the Grantee for any travel
outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement
E. Use and Reversion of Assets
The use and disposition of real property and equipment under this Agreement
shall be in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 and CFR
570.502, 570.503, and 570.504, as applicable, which include but are not limited to
the following:
1. The Subrecipient shall transfer to the Grantee any CDBG funds on hand and
any accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds under this Agreement
at the time of expiration, cancellation, or termination.
2. Real property under the Subrecipient's control that was acquired or improved,
in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement in excess of $25,000
shall be used to meet one of the CDBG National Objectives pursuant to 24
CFR 570.208 until five (5) years after expiration of this Agreement [or such
longer period of time as the Grantee deems appropriate]. If the Subrecipient
fails to use CDBG-assisted real property in a manner that meets a CDBG
National Objective for the prescribed period of time, the Subrecipient shall
pay the Grantee an amount equal to the current fair market value of the
property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-
CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such
payment shall constitute program income to the Grantee. The Subrecipient
may retain real property acquired or improved under this Agreement after the
expiration of the five-year [or such longer period of time as the Grantee deems
appropriate.
3. In all cases in which equipment acquired, in whole or in part, with funds under
this Agreement is sold, the proceeds shall be program income (prorated to
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reflect the extent to that funds received under this Agreement were used to
acquire the equipment). Equipment not needed by the Subrecipient for
activities under this Agreement shall be (a) transferred to the Grantee for the
CDBG program or (b) retained after compensating the Grantee [an amount
equal to the current fair market value of the equipment less the percentage of
non-CDBG funds used to acquire the equipment].
IX. RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING
REPLACEMENT
The Grantee agrees to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and implementing
regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 and 24 CFR 92.353; (b) the requirements of 24 CFR
570.606(c) governing the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan
under Section 104(d) of the HCD Act; and (c) the requirements in 570.606(d) governing
optional relocation policies. The Grantee shall provide relocation assistance to persons
(families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and farms) that are displaced as
a direct result of acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a HOME -
assisted project. The Grantee also agrees to comply with applicable City ordinances,
resolutions and policies concerning the displacement of persons from their residences.
X. PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil Rights
1. Compliance
The Grantee agrees to comply and to require all subcontractors to comply with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968 as amended, Section 104(b) and Section 109 of Title I of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and with Executive Order
11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086.
2. Nondiscrimination
The Grantee will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex,
disability or other handicap, age, marital/familial status, or status with regard to
public assistance. The Grantee will take affirmative action to insure that all
employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment
practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading,
demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Grantee agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
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employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the
contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
3. Land Covenants
This contract is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (P.L. 88-352) and 24 CFR 92.350. In regard to the sale, lease, or other
transfer of land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this
contract, the Grantee shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be
inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein
defined, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in
any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, providing that the City and the
United States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. The
Grantee, in undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder,
agrees to take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will
not itself so discriminate.
4. Section 504
The Grantee agrees to comply with any Federal regulations issued pursuant to
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 706),
which prohibits discrimination against the handicapped in any Federally -assisted
program. The City shall provide the Grantee with any guidelines necessary for
compliance with that portion of the regulations in force during the term of this
contract.
5. Reports
The Grantee shall maintain a report that documents the race/ethnicity of its
employees. The Grantee shall provide the City a copy with said report upon
execution of this Agreement.
6. Policies
The Grantee shall maintain current copies of its fair housing and equal
opportunity policies. The Grantee shall provide a copy of said policies to the City
immediately upon request.
B. Affirmative Action
1. AApnroved Plan
The Grantee agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to the City's
specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as
provided in the President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. The
City shall provide Affirmative Action guidelines to the Grantee to assist in the
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formulation of such program. The Grantee shall submit a plan for an Affirmative
Action Program for approval prior to the award of funds.
2. Women -and Minority -Owned Businesses
The Grantee will use its best efforts to afford minority and women -owned
business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the
performance of this contract. As used in this contract, the term "minority and
female business enterprise" means a business at least fifty-one percent (51%)
owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of
this definition, "minority group members" are Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking,
Spanish -surnamed or Spanish -heritage Americans, Asian -Americans, and
American Indians. The Grantee may rely on written representations by businesses
regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an
independent investigation.
3. Access to Records
The Grantee shall furnish and cause each of its own subrecipients or
subcontractors to furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will
permit access to its books, records and accounts by the City, HUD or its agent, or
other authorized Federal officials for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein.
4. Notifications
The Grantee will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which
it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a
notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union
or worker's representative of the Grantee's commitments hereunder, and shall
post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment.
5. EEO/AA Statement
The Grantee will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or
on behalf of the Grantee, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative
Action employer.
6. Subcontract Provisions
The Grantee will include the provisions of Paragraphs X.A., Civil Rights, and B.,
Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by
reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each of its own
subrecipients or subcontractors.
C. Employment Restrictions
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1. Prohibited Activity
The Grantee is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel
employed in the administration of the program for: political activities; sectarian
or religious activities; and lobbying. political patronage, and nepotism activities.
2. Labor Standards
The Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in
accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (40
U.S.C. 276a -276a-5; 40 USC 327 and 40 USC 276c) and all other applicable
Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar
as those acts apply to the performance of this contract. The Grantee shall
maintain documentation which demonstrates compliance with hour and wage
requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made available to the City
for review upon request. The Grantee agrees that, except with respect to the
rehabilitation or construction of residential property containing less than
twelve(12) units, all contractors engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00
for construction, renovation or repair work financed in whole or in part with
assistance provided under this contract, shall comply with Federal requirements
adopted by the City pertaining to such contracts and with the applicable
requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor, under 29 CFR Parts
1, 3, 5 and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees
to journey workers; provided, that if wage rates higher than those required under
the regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended to
relieve the Grantee of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage.
The Grantee shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all such contracts
subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirements of this paragraph.
3. "Section 3" Clause
a. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in
24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to
the execution of this contract, shall be a condition of the Federal financial
assistance provided under this contract and binding upon the City, the
Grantee and any of the Grantee's subrecipients and subcontractors. Failure
to fulfill these requirements shall subject the City, the Grantee and any of
the Grantee's subrecipients and subcontractors, their successors and
assigns, to those sanctions specified by the Agreement through which
Federal assistance is provided. The Grantee certifies and agrees that no
contractual or other disability exists which would prevent compliance with
these requirements.
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The Grantee further agrees to comply with these "Section 3" requirements
and to include the following language in all subcontracts executed under
this Agreement:
"The work to be performed under this contract is a project assisted
under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from
HUD and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12
U.S.C. 1741. Section 3 requires that, to the greatest extent
feasible, opportunities for training and employment be given to
low- and very low-income residents of the project area, and
contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to
business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low -
and very low-income persons residing in the metropolitan area in
which the project is located."
The Grantee further agrees to ensure that opportunities for training and
employment arising in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including
reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing
construction, or other public construction project are given to low- and
very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which
the HOME -funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be
given to low- and very low-income persons within the service area of the
project or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low -
and very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award
contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing rehabilitation
(including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing
construction, or other public construction project are given to business
concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-
income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the HOME -
funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to
business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low- and very
low-income residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which
the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in
other HUD programs.
The Grantee certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal
incapacity exists which would prevent compliance with these
requirements.
b. Notifications
The Grantee agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other
contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising said labor organization
or worker's representative of its commitments under this Section 3 clause
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and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to
employees and applicants for employment or training.
C. Subcontracts
The Grantee will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and
will take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that
the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the grantor
agency. The Grantee will not subcontract with any entity where it has
notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of
regulations under 24 CFR 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the
entity has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to
comply with the requirements of these regulations.
D. Conduct
1. Assignability
The Grantee shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract without the
prior written consent of the City thereto; provided, however, that claims for
money due or to become due to the Grantee from the City under this contract may
be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such
approval. Notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly
to the City.
2. Subcontracts
a. Approvals
The Grantee shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in
the performance of this contract without the written consent of the City prior to
the execution of such agreement.
b. Monitoring
The Grantee will monitor all subcontracted services on a risk analysis basis to
assure contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in
written reports and supported with documented evidence of follow-up actions
taken to correct areas of noncompliance.
C. Content
The Grantee shall cause all of the provisions of this contract in its entirety to be
included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of
this Agreement.
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d. Selection Process
The Grantee shall undertake to insure that all subcontracts let in the performance
of this Agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis.
Executed copies of all subcontracts shall be forwarded to the City along with
documentation concerning the selection process.
e. Suspension / Disbarment
The Grantee shall not enter into any subcontracts with an agency, business or
individual that has been suspended, disbarred or otherwise excluded from federal
grants. The Grantee shall maintain records demonstrating that it has reviewed
potential subcontractors against the debarred and excluded list prior to committing
any grant funds to a subcontract.
3. Hatch Act
The Grantee agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under this
contract, shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political
activities in violation of Chapter 15 of Title V United States Code.
4. Conflict of Interest
The Grantee shall maintain written codes of conduct that govern the performance
of its employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. Said codes
of conduct shall be in compliance with 24 CFR 84.42.
Further, Grantee covenants that it presently has no financial interest, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required under this Agreement. The Grantee further covenants that, in
the performance of this Agreement, no person having such a financial interest
shall be employed or retained by the Grantee hereunder. These conflict of interest
provisions apply to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or
elected official or appointed official of the City, or of any designated public
agencies or subrecipients which are receiving funds under the CDBG Entitlement
program.
5. Lobbying
The Grantee hereby certifies that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
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cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or 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, it will
complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;
C. It will require that the language of paragraph (d) of this certification be
included in the award documents for all sub awards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, sub grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly; and
d. Lobbying Certification - Paragraph d
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance
was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of
this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code. Any person
who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty
of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
6. Copyright
If this contract results in any copyrightable material or inventions, the City and/or
grantor agency reserves the right to royalty -free, non-exclusive and irrevocable
license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use and to authorize others to use, the
work or materials for government purposes.
7. Religious Organization
The Grantee agrees that funds provided under this contract will not be utilized for
religious activities, to promote religious interests, or for the benefit of a religious
organization in accordance with the Federal regulations specified in 24 CFR
92.257.
XI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
The Grantee agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as they apply to
the performance of this contract:
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Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, et seq.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., as amended,
1318 relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as other
requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and all regulations and
guidelines issued thereunder. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
pursuant to 40 C.F.R., Part 50, as amended.
B. Flood Disaster Protection
In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42
USC 4001), the Grantee shall assure that, for activities located in an area identified by
FEMA as having special flood hazards, flood insurance under the National Flood
Insurance Program is obtained and maintained as a condition of financial assistance for
acquisition or construction purposes (including rehabilitation).
C. Lead -Based Paint
The Grantee agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential structures with
assistance provided under this contract shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based Paint
Regulations at 24 CFR 92.355, and 24 CFR Part 35 as applicable.
D. Asbestos
The Grantee agrees to comply with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act set forth at
Article 4477-3a Section 12 of the Texas Civil Statutes and the National Emission
Standard for Asbestos Regulations set forth at 40 CFR Part 61.
E. Historic Preservation
The Grantee agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set forth in the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the
procedures set forth in 36 CFR, Part 800, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Procedures for Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance
of this contract.
In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all
rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty (50) years old or older or
that are included on a Federal, state, or local historic property list.
XII. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall
not be affected thereby, and all other parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in full
force and effect.
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XIII. SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS
The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for
convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.
XIV. WAIVER
The Grantee's failure to act with respect to a breach by the Subrecipient does not waive
its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the Grantee
to exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or
provision.
XV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Grantee and the Subrecipient
for the use of funds received under this Agreement and it supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written
between the Grantee and the Subrecipient with respect to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the date first written
above.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
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MAYOR
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Reb ea Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCE
BOARD
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Maggid, Tf6jo
Executive Director
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D. A. Smith, President
FED. I.D. # 75-2052605
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Rhonda Gentry, Interim CommuF Development Director
APPROV• • • •„
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