CM-2017-1510 - 10/20/2017CITY OF ROUND ROCK
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNUAL
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
THE ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER
This Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") is made by
and between the City of Round Rock, Texas (the "City") and the Round Rock Area Serving
Center (the "Agency"), a non-profit corporation. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for
Fiscal Year 2017-201$, the City hereby agrees to allocate Thirty -Five Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($35,000) to the Agency to fulfill the public and municipal purposes outlined by the City
and the Agency herein.
1.1 Purpose. The City has in good faith determined that this Agreement serves a
public purpose. This public purpose includes, but is not limited to, the Agency's
efforts to provide a Volunteer Center.
1.2 Administration of Agreement. The City shall administer this Agreement.
1.3 Use of Funds. The Agency understands that the funds provided to it by the City
will be used solely for the following program services in Round Rock: to supply
volunteers and volunteer opportunities, assists with court ordered probation and
assists City with a volunteer source.
1.4 Distribution of Funds. The City will pay the annual total sum of Thirty -Five
Thousand Dollars ($35,000) to the Agency in two (2) equal payments. Said
payments are contingent upon the Agency submitting performance measures in
accordance with Section 1.6(k) of this Agreement.
1.5 Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly,
shall be deemed or construed to make the City the agent, servant, or employee of
the Agency, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association
between the City and the Agency. Alternatively, nothing contained herein, either
explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the Agency the
agent, servant, or employee of the City, or to create any partnership, joint venture,
or other association between the Agency and the City.
1.6 Principles and Controls. In administering the handling of contributed public
funds, the City and the Agency agree to certain basic principles which are
essential to maintain community acceptance and support, which are as follows:
a. The Agency shall maintain its status as a voluntary, non-profit corporation
under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless exempted
by federal guidelines;
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b. The Agency shall remain in good standing under the laws of the state of
Texas;
C. The Agency shall notify the City of major programmatic and
administrative changes which could substantially affect the Agency's
operation and service delivery;
d. The Agency shall actively maintain a current list (including term of office)
of the Agency's directors, as well as regular meeting times of its board of
directors, and shall provide same to the City;
c. The Agency shall actively maintain minutes of its board meetings and
detailed financial reports which include detailed comparisons of budgeted
and actual activity and change in financial position, and shall provide
same to the City. Such reports shall be attested to by the Agency's board,
and shall be provided on a regular and timely basis, or as requested by the
City;
L The Agency shall provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the
Agency, and does hereby hold harmless the City and its employees,
designees, and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury
caused to any employee, client, patron, agency, visitor or guest of the
Agency;
9. if an independent public accountant prepares an annual audit or review in
accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, the Agency
shall provide a copy of such report to the City;
h. The Agency shall prepare a detailed annual budget, translating program
service plans into financial terms, and shall provide a copy of this budget
to the City. Such budget must have comparative columns showing
previous year and current year actual and proposed budget figures.
Revenues should be categorized by major source and expenses categorized
by purpose;
I. The Agency shall be responsible for generation of support for its
programs, and shall not rely solely on the City for funding of its programs;
j. The Agency shall allow the City to conduct a semi-annual inspection of
the Agency's premises and operations; and
k. The Agency and the City shall establish agreed-upon performance
measures. Such performance measures shall be submitted to the City by
the Agency as requested, but not more than four (4) times per year.
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1.7 Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in effect for the City's fiscal year
which begins October 1, 2017 and ends September 30, 2018.
1.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
City and the Agency. No oral agreements are in effect pertaining to this
Agreement. Any changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in
writing with the consent of both parties, duly acted upon by formal action of the
governing bodies of both parties.
1.9 Assignability. This Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred in whole or in
part without the written consent of both the City and the Agency.
EXECUTED BY:
Agency President/Chair, Board of Directors
Agency Chief Professional Officer (Paid Staff)
"City Manager, City of Round Rock, texas
FOR CITY, ATTEST:
By: �dAL . ( &�&.
Sara L. White, City Clerk
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City of Round Rock
ROUND ROCK Agenda Item
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Agenda Number:
Title: Consider executing a Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement
with Round Rock Area Serving Center.
Type: City Manager Item
Governing Body: City Council
Agenda Date: 10/20/2017
Dept Director: Susan Morga, CFO
Cost: $35,000.00
Indexes: General Fund
Attachments: Social Service Funding Agreement - Round Rock Serving Center
Department:
Text of legislative File CM -2017-1510
Consider executing a Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement with Round Rock Area Serving
Center
City leadership developed a process to receive and evaluate funding requests from social services agencies
This process was followed by a seven member team of Councilmembers and City staff to review the agency
applications and make funding recommendations. The recommendations are made utilizing criteria outlined
in the application. The agency's project must meet a municipal public purpose and must benefit an
acceptable number of Round Rock citizens. Funded agencies are required to submit performance reports
that reflect the impact they are making in the Round Rock community
The Round Rock Area Serving Center will use this funding to supply volunteers and volunteer opportunities,
assist with court ordered probation and provides the City a volunteer source Funding has been allocated in
the 2017-2018 operating budget for this agency. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions.
**If there is no cost for the item. please delete from here down before submitting"
Cost: $35,000
Source of Funds: General Fund
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