HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0479 - Contract - Communities In Schools, Path To Expansion Program - CDBG - 11/05/2009Resolution No. 2009-RO479
November 5, 2009
Item No. 5.31
RESOLUTION
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Community Development Funding Contract,
by and between the City of Lubbock and the Communities in Schools for the Path to Expansion
Program from the Community Development Block Grant Program, and all related documents.
Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and
shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this 5th day of November , 2009.
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TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecla Garza, City Secretary
APPRO'v ED AS TO CONTENT:
Bill Howerton, Jr.
Community Development Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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10.21.09
Resolution No. 2009-80479
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS ON THE SOUTH PLAINS, INC.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
THIS AGREEMENT, entered this 5th day of November, 2009 by and between the City of
Lubbock (herein called the "City") and Communities In Schools (CIS) On The South Plains
(herein called the "Grantee").
WHEREAS, the City has applied for and received funds from the United States Government
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to engage the Grantee to assist the Grantee in utilizing such
funds;
WHEREAS, the City is obligated to do and perform certain services in its undertaking of a
Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of
1975, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee operates a non-profit center offering services to low- and moderate -
income individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the services provided by the Grantee benefit citizens of the City of Lubbock
and constitute a valuable public service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has declared programs of the Grantee
to be a public purpose and the provision of these services to be a predominate purpose of this
transaction; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee and the services it provides have been found to meet the criteria for
funding under provision 24 CFR 570.201; and
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 Path To Expansion Program and that the City will
receive adequate consideration in the form of substantial public benefit; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Grantee to make available funds for
the CIS Path To Expansion Program.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Activities
The Grantee will be responsible for administering a CDBG Year 2009-2010 Path To
Expansion Program in a manner satisfactory to the City and consistent with any standards
required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the activities
eligible under the Community Development Block Grant Program.
The purpose of Communities In Schools On the South Plains is to help young people in our
community to stay in school, successfully learn and prepare for life by coordinating
resources in the school setting. They accomplish this by recruiting students and business to
become involved in this program. They also provide case management and coordination for
Parent's night and parent groups. CIS helps curb the dropout rate and improve the
educational experience of students.
B. National Objectives
The Grantee certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under this
Agreement will meet the CDBG program's National Objective of benefiting low/moderate
income persons, as defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208.
C. City Responsibilities
1. City agrees to provide Grantee assistance from Department of Housing and Urban
Development funds in an amount not to exceed $10,860 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.
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4. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee which arc not
allowable costs, as set forth in 24 CFR §570.207.
5. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee or for any
performances rendered by Grantee which are not strictly in accordance with the
terms of this agreement.
6. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee in the
performance of this agreement which have not been billed to City by Grantee
within ninety (90) days.
7. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Grantee
before commencement of this agreement or after termination of this agreement.
Grantee's Responsibilities
Grantee shall perform all activities in accordance with their budget, the
applicable laws and regulations set forth herein; the assurance, certifications,
and all other terms, provisions, and requirements set forth in this agreement.
2. Grantee shall submit to City such reports on the operation and performance of
this agreement during their program activity timeframe, as required by the
City.
3. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this
agreement, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if
Grantee fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report
required by this agreement, City may, at its sole option and in its sole
discretion, withhold any or all payments otherwise due or requested by
Grantee hereunder. If City withholds such payments, it shall notify Grantee
in writing of its decision and the reasons therefor. Payments withheld
pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as the
delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Grantee.
4. Grantee shall refund to City any sum of money which has been paid to
Grantee by City 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 applicable uniform administrative
requirements, as described in 24 CFR 570.502.
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6. Grantee agrees to comply with blousing and Urban Development (HUD)
Outcome Performance Measurement requirements and reporting.
7. Grantee agrees to carry out the activities under this agreement in compliance
with all Federal laws and regulations described in 24 CFR 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.
Grantee will have the Match and Nan-CDBG funds ready and available prior
to the start of the project. Failure to do so may delay, and or cancel the
project.
9. Grantee will verify and certify eligibility when the activity is a Low -mod
Clientele program by signing and dating the Self Certification form.
E. Grantee's Match:
Grantees applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
must supplement requests for CDBG funds with additional funds from
sources other than CDBG. This project must provide 25% or more of the
total project costs from non-CDBG sources.
2. Matching funds may include cash provided by the agency from its own
fund or other agencies, donations, or grants other than CDBG. The value of
the match is subject to review and approval by the City of Lubbock.
F. Levels of Accomplishment/ Timeline
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Grantee agrees to provide the following levels of program services:
Aqjyity Timeline Total Units/Year
Complete needs assessment, develop campus plans, Fall 950 (individuals)
recruit students, conduct open -house, in-service.
Provide case management and whole school services, Winter
host parent's night, host groups for assistance with
TSKS, monitor grades and attendance, mid -year
review, surveys and reports.
Note: Units means the number of unduplicated participants that will benefit directly from the
program.
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G. Staffing
Staff related to the entire project:
Staff Member General Program Duties
Elizabeth Myrick Executive Director
Anita Blakey Program Director
H. Performance Monitoring
The City will monitor the performance of the Grantee for compliance with goals and
requirements as required or as it deems necessary in accordance with the regulations.
Monitoring will be based on a risk analysis and a monitoring plan developed at the
beginning of the fiscal year. Desk monitoring will take place on a monthly basis during
grantees program activity timeframe. Substandard performance as determined by the City
will constitute non-compliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard
performance is not taken by the Grantee within a reasonable period of time after being
notified by the City in writing, contract suspension or termination procedures will be
initiated.
Monitoring timeline will be as follows:
• Notification letter sent to grantee at least 15 days before monitoring visit.
• Monitoring letter sent to grantee identifying concerns and findings if any within thirty
(30) days of monitoring visit.
• Grantee must provide a 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.
II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the Grantee shall start on the 1" day of October, 2009, and terminate on the 30th
day of September, 2010. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein 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.
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V.
BUDGET
Personnel
Payroll taxes
Employee Benefits
Office Supplies
Telephone
Insurance
TOTAL:
$8800.00
550.00
1510.00
.00
.00
.00
$10,860.00
Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph VIII (C) (2)
of this Agreement. In addition, the City may require a more detailed budget breakdown than
the one contained herein, and the Grantee shall provide such supplementary budget
information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by the City. Any changes
to this budget must be approved in writing by the City.
PAYMENT
All payments to grantees are on a monthly reimbursement basis. The Grantee will have
incurred the expense or paid for the expense and submit detailed source documentation to
the City when requesting payment.
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the City under this
contract shall not exceed $10,860. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be
made against the line item budgets specified in Paragraph III herein and in accordance with
performance. Expenses for general administration shall also be paid against the line item
budgets specified in Paragraph III and in accordance with performance.
Payment request must be submitted with back-up documentation such as time sheets,
paycheck stubs, receipts, invoices, billing statements or other verification in support of all
expenditures incurred and charged to the grant.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Grantee's financial management
system in accordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular A-110.
NOTICES
Communication and details concerning this contract shall be directed to the following
contract representatives:
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city
Joe Rangel
City of Lubbock
P. O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
VI. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
None
VII. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. General Compliance
Grantee
Elizabeth Myrick
CIS SP
1655 Main Street, Suite 201
Lubbock, TX 79401
The Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 570 (the Housing and Urban Development regulations concerning
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)). The Grantee also agrees to comply with
all other applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies governing the
funds provided under this contract. The Grantee further agrees to utilize funds available
under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available.
B. "Independent Contractor"
Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner, as
creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The
Grantee shall at all times remain an "independent contractor" with respect to the services to
be performed under this Agreement. The City shall be exempt from payment of all
Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and
Workers' Compensation insurance as the Grantee is an independent contractor.
C. Indemnity and Release
Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the City,
and City's respective officers, employees, elected officials and agents, from and against any
and all 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.
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
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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. Workers' Compensation
The Grantee shall provide Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for all of its
employees involved in the performance of this contract.
E. Insurance and Bondiny,
The Grantee shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets from loss due
to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum, shall purchase a blanket
fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from the City.
The Grantee shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of OMB Circular A-
110, Bonding and Insurance.
F. 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.
G. 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, 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 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.
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H. 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 tennination 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 expenditure incurred prior to receiving
notice will be reimbursed; however, in no event shall the City pay any expenses incurred.
after notice of termination is received by Grantee.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Financial Management
1. Accounting Standards
The Grantee agrees to comply with 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
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.
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B. Documentation and Record -Keeping
Records to be Maintained
The Grantee shall maintain all records required by the Federal regulations specified
in 24 CFR Part 570.506 that are pertinent to the activities to be funded 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 meet the
National Objective of the CDBG program of benefiting low/moderate
income persons.
C. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities;
d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or
disposition of real property acquired or improved with CDBG
assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal
opportunity components of the CDBG program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB
Circular A-110; and
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of
24 CFR 570.
2. Retention
The Grantee shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred under this
contract for a period of four (4) years after the termination of all activities funded
under this Agreement. Records for non -expendable property acquired with funds
under this contract shall be retained for four (4) years after final disposition of such
property. Records for any displaced person must be kept for four (4) years after
he/she has received final payment. Notwithstanding the above, if there is litigation,
claims, audits, negotiations or other actions that involve any of the records cited and
that have started before the expiration of the four-year period, then such records must
be retained until completion of the actions and resolution of all issues, or the
expiration of the four-year period, whichever occurs later.
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 description of service
provided. Such information shall be made available to City monitors or their
designees for review upon request.
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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.
Property Records
The Grantee shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly identify
properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall continue to meet
eligibility criteria and shall conform with the "changes in use" restrictions specified
in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(8), as applicable.
6. Close -Outs
The Grantee's obligation to the City shall not end until all close-out requirements are
completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not limited
to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all
unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and
accounts receivable to the City), final close-out reports and determining the
custodianship of records.
7. Audits & Inspections
All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be
made available to the City, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal
Government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the City or
grantor agency deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts
of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by
the Grantee within 30 days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure of the Grantee to
comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract
and may result in the withholding of future payments. The Grantee hereby agrees to
have an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current City policy
concerning Grantee audits and, as applicable, OMB Circular A-133.
Grantees meeting the OMB Circular A-133 requirements must submit their audits to
the audit clearing house within nine (9) months after the entities fiscal year end date.
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C. Reporting and Payment Procedures
Program Income
The Grantee shall report as required by the City all program income as defined at 24
CFR 570.500(a) generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available
under this contract. The use of program income by the Grantee shall comply with the
requirements set forth at 24 CFR 570.504. Byway of further limitations, the Grantee
may use such income during the contract period for activities permitted under this
contract and shall reduce requests for additional funds by the amount of any such
program income balances on hand. All unused program income shall be returned to
the City at the end of the contract period. Any interest earned on cash advances from
the U. S. Treasury is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the City.
2. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, the Grantee will develop an indirect cost allocation plan
for determining the appropriate Grantee's share of administrative costs and shall
submit such plan to the City for approval, in a form specified by the City.
3. Payment Procedures
The City will pay to the Grantee funds available under this contract, based upon
information submitted by the Grantee and consistent with any approved budget and
City policy concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances, payments
will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by the Grantee, and not to
exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the City in
accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in Grantee
accounts. In addition, the City reserves the right to liquidate funds available under
this contract for costs incurred by the City on behalf of the Grantee.
4. Performance Reports
Grantee shall submit to City a Performance and Financial Report, monthly or during
their program activity time frame as requested by the city, in a format prescribed by
the City and shall include the amount of funds expended for each of the eligible
activities.
The initial Performance and Financial Report is required by the 20`h of the following
month after program activity starts. Grantee shall continue to submit the reports
monthly no later than the 20`h of each month, the September financial report and
request for reimbursement must be in by September 30, 2009. The performance
report will remain due by the 201h of the following month. Reporting will continue
from the start of program activity till the end of the program year.
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Along with the performance report grantee shall submit narrative information on
progress of the funded activities to the City in the form, content, and frequency as
required by the City. Public facility projects must submit narrative information on
progress of project on a quarterly basis.
D. Procurement
Compliance
The Grantee shall comply with current City policy concerning the purchase of
equipment and shall maintain inventory records of all non -expendable personal
property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided herein.
All program assets purchased with such funds (unexpended program income,
property, equipment, etc.) shall revert to the City upon termination of this contract.
2. OMB Standards
The Grantee shall procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with the
requirements of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, and shall
subsequently follow Property Management Standards as modified by 24 CFR
570.502(b)(6), covering utilization and disposal of property.
3. Travel
The Grantee shall obtain written approval from the City for any travel outside the
metropolitan area with funds provided under this contract.
IX. RELOCATION REAL, PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING
REPLACEMENT
The Grantee agrees to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and implementing regulations at 49
CFR Part 24 and 24 CFR 570.606(b); (b) the requirements of 24 CFR 570.606(c) governing
the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under Section 104(4) of
the HCD Act; and (c) the requirements in 570.606(d) governing optional relocation policies.
(The City may preempt the optional 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 CDBG-assisted project. The Grantee also agrees to comply with applicable City
ordinances, resolutions and policies concerning the displacement of persons from their
residences.
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X. PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil Rights
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 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 and 24 CFR 570.601 and 602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of
land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this contract, the
Grantee shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the
deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the
sale, lease or rental, or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in any improvements
erected or to be erected thereon, providing that the City and the United States are
beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. The Grantee, in undertaking
its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder, agrees to take such
measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will not itself so
discriminate.
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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.
B. Affirmative Action
1. Approved 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. Grantees
receiving federal funds through the City are required to develop a written affirmative
action program to insure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their
employment.
2. W/MBE
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 ininority 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
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representative of the Grantee's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the
notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The Grantee will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or
on behalf of the Grantee, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action
employer.
6. Subcontract Provisions
The Grantee will include the provisions of Paragraphs X.A., Civil Rights, and B.,
Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by
reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each of its own subrecipients
or subcontractors.
C. Employment Restrictions
Prohibited Activity
The Grantee is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed
in the administration of the program for: political activities; sectarian or religious
activities; and lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities.
2. Labor Standards
The Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in
accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act, the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C.
276a -276a-5; 40 USC 327 and 40 USG 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 eight (8) 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.
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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.
",Section 3" Clause
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.
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. 1701.
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 CDBG-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
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economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons residing within
the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where
feasible, priority should be given to business concerns which provide
economic opportunities to low- and very low-income residents within the
service area or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low -
and very low-income participants in other HUD programs.
The Grantee certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal incapacity
exists which would prevent compliance with these requirements.
b. Notifications
The Grantee agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract
or understanding, if any, a notice advising said labor organization or worker's
representative of its commitments under this Section 3 clause and shall post
copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment or training.
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
I. Assignability
The Grantee shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract without the prior
written consent of the City thereto; provided, however, that claims for money due or
to become due to the Grantee from the City under this contract may be assigned to a
bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of
any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the City.
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2. Subcontracts
a. Approvals
The Grantee shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in the
performance of this contract without the written consent of the City prior to the
execution of such agreement.
b, Monitoring
The Grantee will monitor all subcontracted services on a risk analysis basis to assure
contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in written
reports and supported with documented evidence of follow-up actions taken to
correct areas of noncompliance.
C. Content
The Grantee shall cause all of the provisions of this contract in its entirety to be
included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of this
Agreement.
d. Selection Process
The Grantee shall undertake to insure that 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 or disbarred by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
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 agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.611 with respect to
conflicts of interest, and covenants that it presently has no financial interest and shall
not acquire any financial interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of services required under this Agreement.
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The Grantee further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no person
having such a financial interest shall be employed or retained by the Grantee
hereunder. These conflict of interest provisions apply to any person who is an
employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of the
City, or of any designated public agencies or subrecipients which are receiving funds
under the CDBG Entitlement program.
5. Lobbying
The Grantee hereby certifies that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf
of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the
making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or 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 subawards at all tiers (including
subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly;
and
d. Lobbyin,R 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
$10,400 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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b. 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. Relieious Organization
The Grantee agrees that funds provided under this contract will not be utilized for
religious activities, to promote religious interests, or for the benefit of a religious
organization in accordance with the Federal regulations specified in 24 CFR
570.2000).
Xl. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
The Grantee agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as they apply to the
performance of this contract:
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, 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 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35 and will comply with all applicable
requirements.
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D. Asbestos
City agrees to comply with the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act set forth at Article
4477-3a Section 12 of the Texas Civil Statutes and the National Emission Standard for
Asbestos Regulations set forth at 40 CFR Part 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.
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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the date first written above.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
Tom Martin
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rebebca Garza, City Secretary
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Elizabe yrick
Executive Director
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Bill Howerton Jr., Cornmu evelopment Director
APPRON-ED AS TO FORM:
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