HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 6051 - Contract - Interfaith Hospitality Network-Renovation - Community Development - 10/08/1998Resolution No. 6051
Item No. 65
October 8, 1998
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor 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 and
all related documents with the Interfaith Hospitality Network - Renovation. 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 .qday of , 1998.
WINDY SITTON, 61AYOR
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Doug Goo , Managing Director of
Health & &&munity Services
AS TO FORM:
Resolution No. 6051
Item No. 65
October 8, 1998
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND LUBBOCK INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK FOR
HOMELESS FAIMILIES, INC.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
This Agreement entered into on this 8th day of October 1998, by and between the CITY OF
LUBBOCK (herein called "City") and Lubbock Interfaith Hospitality Network for Homeless Families,
Inc., a non-profit center (herein called "Grantee").
WHEREAS, the City is obligated to do and perform certain services in its undertaking of an
Emergency Shelter Grant Program pursuant to Subpart B of Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC §§11371-11378); and
WHEREAS, the Grantee operates a non-profit center offering services to the homeless; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation and the services it provides have been found to meet the criteria for
funding under provisions 24 CFR §576.23 of the Emergency Shelter Regulation for Nonprofit
Recipients; and
WHEREAS, the operation, essential services, renovation, major rehabilitation of facilities for the
homeless are fundable by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; 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 purpose will be accomplished and an audit provides sufficient
protection of the handling of public money; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the Grantee has the special expertise, knowledge
and experience necessary for the operation of a homeless shelter, 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 assistance for the
Interfaith Hospitality Network located at 1501 University Avenue, Lubbock,TX 79401;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Activities
The Grantee will be responsible for administering an Emergency Shelter Grant Year 1998-1999
Operations 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 following
activity eligible under the ESG Program of Renovations.
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Specifically the Grantee shall with the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) pay for the
purchase of carpet, equipment, and furnishings. Painting, roofing, and other repairs will also be
completed at the building site to be determined.
B. Objective
The Grantee certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under this Agreement
will meet one or more of the eligible activities for funding under the Emergency Shelter Grant
program - as defined in 24 CFR §576.21.
C. Citv Responsibilities
1. City agrees to provide Grantee assistance from Department of Housing and Urban
Development funds in an amount not to exceed $15,000 in return for Grantee
performing the activities set forth in this Agreement as consideration for said funds.
2. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's responsibilities
are contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate federal funds to meet City's
liabilities under this agreement. If adequate funds are not available to make payments
under this agreement, City shall notify Grantee in writing within a reasonable time
after such fact is determined. City shall terminate this agreement and will not be liable
for failure to make payments to Grantee under this agreement.
3. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee, or any portions
thereof, which have been paid to Grantee or which are subject to payment to Grantee,
or which have been reimbursed to Grantee or which are subject to reimbursement to
Grantee by any source other than City or Grantee.
4. City shall not be liable to Grantee for any costs incurred by Grantee which are not
allowable costs, as set forth in 24 CFR §576.21.
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 following termination of this agreement.
7. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Grantee before
commencement of this agreement or after termination of this agreement.
8. City shall review all work specifications prior to the beginning of the procurement
process.
9. City shall inspect work for compliance prior to any release of funds.
D. Grantee's Responsibilities
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1. Grantee shall conduct, in a satisfactory manner as determined by City, an Emergency
Shelter Grants Program pdrsitar t to Subpart 13 of Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC §§11371-11378), hereinafter referred to as the Act.
2. Grantee shall perform all activities in accordance with their budget, all applicable
Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, and regulations set forth
herein; the assurance, certifications, and all other terms, provisions, and requirements
set forth in this agreement.
3. Grantee shall submit to City such reports on the operation and performance of this
agreement as may be required by City.
4. 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.
5. Grantee shall refund to City the 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.
6. Grantee shall submit to City for review all work specifications prior to the beginning
of the procurement process.
7. Grantee shall notify City upon work completion for inspection prior to release of
funds.
E. Grantee's Match
1. Grantee agrees to provide as match an amount of funds equal to the amount of funds
provided by City under this agreement for performances hereunder. Such funds must
be provided from sources other than under this agreement. This amount shall be
referred to hereinafter as Grantee's match. Match is subject to review and approval by
the City of Lubbock.
2. Amounts may be counted toward Grantee's match only if such amounts are costs or
resources of a type and amount as computed in accordance with this subsection and as
set forth in 42 USC §11375. In calculating the amount of grantee's match, grantee
may include the value of any donated material or building; the value of any lease on a
building; any salary paid to staff of Grantee in carrying out the activities required
under this agreement; and the time and services contributed by volunteers to carry out
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such activities, determined at the rate of $5 per hour. Grantee shall determine the
value of any donated material or building, or any lease using any method reasonably
calculated to establish a fair market value.
F. 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:
Activity
Rehabilitate Building
Details
Prepare Work Specifications
Specifications Approved by
City
Bid Work
Award Bid
Renovate Property
City Inspections
Reimbursements
*Residential and Non -Residential Individuals served.
G. Staffing
Rev. Bobby McMillan President, Board of Directors
Chris Edwards President -Elect
Margaret Bryant Treasurer
Charla Cunningham Secretary
H. Performance Monitoring
Total Units/Year
1 unit
The City will monitor the performance of the Grantee for compliance with goals and
requirements as required herein once annually or as it deems necessary in accordance with the
regulations. 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.
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II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
This Agreement shall commence October 1, 1998, and shall terminate September 30, 1999. The
term of the Agreement and the provisions herein shall be extended to cover any additional time
period during which the Grantee remains in control of ESG funds or other assets, including
program income.
III. BUDGET
Line Item:
Carpet and Painting
Roofing and Other Repairs
Equipment and Furnishings
Specific Description of Activities;
$ Amount:
5000.00
7500.00
2500.00
Total $15000.00
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.
IV. PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the Grantee under this
contract shall not exceed $15,000. 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. Grantee shall submit to City invoices for items purchased. City shall determined
the reasonableness of each purchase and shall not make disbursement of any such payment until
City has reviewed and approved each purchase.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Grantee's financial management system in
accordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular A-110, Attachment F.
V. NOTICES
Communication and details concerning this Agreement shall be directed to the following contract
representatives:
City Grantee
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VII.
Nancy Haney
City of Lubbock
P. O. Box 2000
Lubbock, TX 79457
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Use as an Emergency Shelter
Rev. Bobby McMillan
Lubbock IHN for Homeless Families
1501 University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79401
Any building for which activities described in 24 CFR 576.21 (a)(2) or (a)(3) must be maintained
as a shelter for the homeless for the period during which such assistance is provided and the
building's use shall be governed by the provisions set forth in 24 CFR §576.53. A substitute site
or shelter may be used during this period, so long as the same general population is served. For
purposes of this contract, the term "same general population" means either the same types of
homeless persons originally served with this Emergency Shelter Grant assistance (i.e. battered
spouses) or persons in the same geographic area.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. General Compliance
Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement which were made available under
City's Emergency Shelter Grant program. 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. Grantee
shall at all times remain an "independent contractor" with respect to the services to be performed
under this Agreement. City shall be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation,
FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Worker's Compensation insurance as the
Grantee is an independent 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, or the omission
of the activities contemplated hereunder, including, but not limited to, losses, damages, claims or
liabilities arising from or related to, in any way, manner or form, the act or omission of third
parties and/or the negligence or fault of City, its respective officers, employees, elected officials
and/or agents. Grantee further covenants and agrees to defend any suits or administrative
proceedings brought against the City and/or the City's respective officers, employees, elected
officials and/or agents on account of any such claim, and to pay or discharge the full amount or
obligation of any such claim incurred by, accruing to, or imposed on the City, or the City's
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respective officers, employees, elected officials and/or agents, as applicable, resulting from any
such suits, claims, and/or administrative proceedings or any matters resulting from the settlement
or resolution of said suits, claims and/or administrative proceedings, in addition, Grantee shall
pay to the City, the City's respective officers, employees, elected officials and/or agents, as
applicable, all attorney's 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,
on any theory of legal liability, including, but not limited to the negligence, of any type of degree
or fault, of the City, arising from or related to, in any way, manner of form, the unenforceability
or voidance, for any reason, of all or any part of this agreement.
The indemnity and release provided herein shall survive the termination or voidance of
this agreement.
D. Worker's Compensation
Grantee shall provide Worker's Compensation Insurance coverage for all of its employees
involved in the performance of this contract.
E. Insurance and Bondin
Grantee shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets from loss due to theft,
fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum, shall purchase a blanket fidelity bond
covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from City.
Grantee shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of Attachment B of OMB
Circular A-110, Bonding and Insurance.
F. Grantor Recognition
Grantee shall insure recognition of the role of City's Emergency Shelter Grant program in
providing funding through this Agreement. All activities, facilities and items utilized pursuant to
this Agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In addition, Grantee will
include a reference to the support provided herein in all publications made possible with funds
made available under this Agreement.
G. Amendments
City or Grantee may amend this Agreement at any time, provided that such amendments make
specific reference to this Agreement, and are executed in writing, signed by a duly -authorized
representative of both organizations and approved by the City Council if required by law. Such
amendments shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor relieve nor release City or Grantee from its
obligations under this Agreement.
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City may, in its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with federal, state or local
governmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts, or for other reasons. If such
amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of services, or the activities to be
undertaken as part of this Agreement, such modifications will be incorporated only by written
amendment signed by both City and Grantee.
H. Suspension or Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other party
of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least thirty (30) days before the
effective date of such termination. Partial termination of the Scope of Service in Paragraph "I.A"
above may only be undertaken with the prior written 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 Grantee under this Agreement shall
at the option of City, become the property of City, and Grantee shall be entitled to receive just
and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials
prior to the termination.
City may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if Grantee materially
fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, or with any of the rules, regulations, or
provisions referred to herein and the City may declare the Grantee ineligible for any further
participation in City contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. In the event
there is probable cause to believe Grantee is in noncompliance with any applicable rules or
regulations, City may withhold up to fifteen percent (15%) of said contract funds until such time
as Grantee is found to be in compliance by City or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance.
I. Relocation and Acquisition
Grantee agrees to abide by the provisions relocation and assistance as set forth in 24 CFR
§576.59 when applicable.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Financial Management
Accounting Standards
Grantee agrees to comply with Attachment F of OMB Circular A-110 and agrees to
adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate
internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
2. Cost Principles
Grantee shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A-122, "Cost
Principles for Non -Profit Organizations" for all costs incurred whether charged on a
direct or indirect basis. The grantee shall also comply with the applicable sections of 24
CFR Port 85, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for grants and cooperative
agreements to state and local governments", and OMB Circular .A-87.
B. Documentation and Record -Keeping
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1. Records to be Maintained
Grantee shall maintain all records required by federal regulations specified, and 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 one of the
eligible activities of the ESG program;
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 ESG assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal
opportunity components of the ESG program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 576 Subpart G and OMB
Circular A-110.
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart G of 24
CFR 576.
2. Retention
Grantee shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred under this Agreement
for a period of four (4) years. Records for non -expendable property acquired with funds
under this contract shall be retained for three (3) 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 three-year period, then such records must be retained until completion of
the actions and resolution of all issues, or the expiration of the three-year period,
whichever occurs later.
3. Client Data
Grantee shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided.
Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address, income level or other
basis for determining eligibility, and description of service provided. Such information
shall be made available to City monitors or their designees for review upon request.
4. Disclosure
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. All disclosures retained by Grantee relating to the Federal
funds shall be governed by the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act(Texas
Government Code Chapter 552).
5. Property Records
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/Grantee shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly identify properties
purchased, improved or sold.
6. Close -Outs
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 Grantee), final close-out report and determining the custodianship of
records.
7. Audits and Inspections
All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made
available to City, their designees or the Federal Government, at any time during normal
business hours, as often as City deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or
transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully
cleared by Grantee within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure to
comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this Agreement
and may result in the withholding of future payments. Grantee shall 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, as set forth in 24 CFR Part 45.
C. Reporting and Payment Procedures
Program Income
Grantee shall report quarterly all program income generated by activities carried out with
ESG funds made available under this contract. By way 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 Grantee 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
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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 monthly Performance Report in a format prescribed by
City and shall include the amount of funds obligated and expended for each of the
eligible activity described in 24 CFR §576.21.
The initial monthly Performance Report is required by the 20th of November. Grantee
shall continue to submit this report monthly no later than the 20th of each month
thereafter until all Emergency Shelter Grant amounts are reported and expended.
D. Procurement
3. Travel
1. Comlliance
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 CDBG funds (unexpended program income, property, equipment, etc.)
shall revert to the City upon termination of this contract.
2. OMB Standards
Grantee shall procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with the
requirement of Attachment O of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, and shall
subsequently follow Attachment N, Property Management Standards, covering utilization
and disposal or property.
Grantee shall obtain written approval from the City for any travel outside the
metropolitan area with funds provided under this contract.
IX. PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil Rights
1. Compliance
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 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
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1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and with Executive
Order 11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086 and the regulations
issued under the Order at 41 CFR Chapter 6.
2. Nondiscrimination
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. 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. 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 provision of this nondiscrimination clause.
3. Section 504
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), and all related
regulations, 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. Plan
Grantee agrees that is shall be committed to carry out an Affirmative Action Program in
keeping with the principles as described in President's Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1996.
2. W/MBE
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 (5 1) percent 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
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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. Notification
Grantee will send to each labor union or representative of works 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
Grantee will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf
of the Grantee, state that it is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
6. Subcontractors
Grantee will include the provisions of Paragraph IX 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
1. Prohibited Activity
Grantee is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the
administration of the program for: political activities; sectarian or religious activities;
lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities.
2. Labor Standards
Grantee agrees to comply and require all subcontractors to comply with the requirements
of the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of Contract Work Hours, the
Safety Standards Act, the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act, and all other applicable
federal, state, and local laws pertaining to labor standards insofar as those acts apply to
the performance of this Agreement. Grantee will maintain documentation which
demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part; this
documentation shall be made available to the City for review upon request.
3. "Section 3" Clause
a. Compliance
Grantee agrees to comply with the provisions of Section 3 of the Housing and
Urban Development Act, as amended(12 USC §1701, et al.) and to include the
following clause in all subcontracts executed under this Agreement:
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"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.
Grantee certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal incapacity exists
which would prevent compliance with these requirements.
C. Conduct
1. Assignability
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
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
Grantee will monitor all subcontracted services on a regular 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
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
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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 Grantee along with
documentation concerning the selection process.
3. Hatch Act
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
Grantee and City agree to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR § 576.57 (d) with respect to
conflicts of interest, and Grantee covenants that it presently has no financial interest,
direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
the services required under this Agreement. 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 designed public agencies or subrecipients which
are receiving funds under the ESG Program.
5. Lobb3dng
Grantee hereby certifies that it is in compliance with the provisions of the Byrd
Amendment (42 USC § 3537, and § 3545, and 31 USC 1352) and the implementing
regulations at 24 CFR Parts 4 and 87 as follows:
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
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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 31 USC §1352. 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 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. Reli iog us Organization
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 576.22(b)..
X. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
Grantee agrees to comply with the following requirement 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, and any and all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and guidelines
relating to or pertaining to environmental matters.
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), and any or all related Federal, State, or local laws,
regulations and guidelines.
C. Lead -Based Paint
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Grantee agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential structures with assistance
provided under this contract shall be subject to the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act
(42 USC 4821 through 4846) and 24 CFR Part 35, and any or all related Federal, state, or local
laws, regulations or guidelines.
In addition, Grantee must also meet the following requirements relating to inspection and
abatement of defective lead-based paint surfaces:
(1) Treatment of defective paint surfaces must be performed before final inspection and
approval of the renovation, rehabilitation or conversion activity pursuant to 24 CFR Part
576.
(2) Appropriate action must be taken to protect shelter occupants from the hazards associated
with lead-based paint abatement procedures.
D. Asbestos
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, and any or all related Federal, state, or local laws,
regulations or guidelines.
E. Historic Preservation
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, and any or all related
Federal, state or local laws, regulations or guidelines.
In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all
rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old or older or that are
included on a Federal, state, or local historic property list.
XI. 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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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this contract as of the date first written above.
CIT OF LUBBOCK LUBBOCK INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY
WORK F R ELE FAMILIES, INC.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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