R-09-12-17-8B1 - 12/17/2009RESOLUTION NO. R -09-12-17-8B1
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has applied for and received
funds from the United States Government under Title I of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock wishes to engage Round Rock
Housing Authority ("Housing Authority") to assist the City in
utilizing said funds, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a Community
Development Block Grant Agreement with Housing Authority to provide
for the Neighborhood Outreach Center Services Coordinator, Now
Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City, a Community Development Block Grant Agreement
with Round Rock Housing Authority, a copy of said agreement being
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all
purposes.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 17th day of December, 2009.
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
ATTEST: City of Round Rock, Texas
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
(B -09 -MC -48-0514)
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this, day of L ' i'� . , 2( by and between the
City of Round Rock, a Texas home -rule munic palet}T (herein called the "CITY") and Round
Rock Housing Authority (herein called "HOUSING AUTHORITY").
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; Public Law
93-383; and
WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to engage HOUSING AUTHORITY to assist the CITY in
utilizing such funds; and
WHEREAS, HOUSING AUTHORITY has a program entitled the "Neighborhood
Outreach Center" which provides services to low to moderate income individuals, including but
not limited to English as a second language instruction, tutoring, and after-school snacks for
children and internet access for HOUSING AUTHORITY residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein
the parties agree as follows:
SECTION I:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1. Activities
HOUSING AUTHORITY will be responsible for administering a Community
Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Year 2009 program known as the Neighborhood Outreach
Center Services Coordinator 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 activities eligible under the CDBG Program:
Program Delivery
Activity: Pay the salary for the Neighborhood Outreach Center services coordinator
who will be responsible for coordinating staff and volunteer activities, self
sufficiency programs, and tutoring.
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Activity: Pay the costs for elementary and secondary teachers to provide student
instruction.
Activity: Pay the costs for peer tutors aiding in elementary and secondary student
instruction.
General Administration
The Executive Director of the HOUSING AUTHORITY ("Executive Director") will
provide administrative oversight for the program.
1.2 National Objectives
HOUSING AUTHORITY certifies that the activity carried out under this Agreement
shall meet the national objective to benefit low and moderate income persons by providing
English as a second language instruction, tutoring and after-school snacks for children and
internet access for low to moderate income persons receiving services from the HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
1.3. Levels of Accomplishment — Goals and Performance Measures
In addition to normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement,
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to provide the following program services:
Activity
Units of Service Per Month
Total Units per Year
Elementary and Secondary
Education
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432
Student Tutoring/Computer
Lab Services
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432
Units of Service shall be defined as hours of services provided.
1.4. Staffing
To undertake the activity described above and accomplish the levels of service described
above, HOUSING AUTHORITY will allocate staff time in support of the program funded under
this Agreement as follows:
Title
Hrs. per Week
# of Weeks
=
Estimated Hours
Neighborhood Outreach
Center Coordinator
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36
=
1,152
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Title
Teacher — Elementary
Teacher— Secondary
Hrs. per Week
# of Weeks
6
36
Estimated Hours
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Timeframe: October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
36
216
216
Any changes in the key personnel assigned or their general responsibilities under this program
are subject to the prior approval of the CITY.
1.5. Performance Monitoring
The CITY will monitor the performance of HOUSING AUTHORITY against the goals
and performance standards required herein. Substandard performance as determined by the
CITY will constitute noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard
performance is not taken by HOUSING AUTHORITY within thirty (30) days after being
notified by the CITY, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated in
accordance with Section V II of this Agreement.
SECTION II:
TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of HOUSING AUTHORITY shall start on the 1st day of October, 2009 and
end on the 30t1 day of September, 2010. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein
shall be extended to cover any additional time period during which HOUSING AUTHORITY
remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income.
SECTION III:
BUDGET
Line Item Amount
Salary for Neighborhood Outreach Center
Services Coordinator $13,500.00
Salary for Elementary and Secondary Teachers $10,800.00
Background checks $360.00
Supplies and overhead $900.00
Internet service $3,888.00
Food (USDA afterschool snack program or $3 $888.00
.per child per day)
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Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph 8.3(B) of
this Agreement. In addition, CITY may require a more detailed budget breakdown than the one
contained herein, and HOUSING AUTHORITY shall provide such supplementary budget
information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by CITY.
SECTION IV:
PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed the total amount to be paid by the CITY under this Agreement shall
not exceed 530,336.00. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be made against
the line item budgets provided above and incorporated herein and in accordance with
performance. Expenses for general administration shall also be paid against the line item budgets
provided above and in accordance with performance.
Payments will be contingent upon certification of HOUSING AUTHORITY's financial
management system in accordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular A-122. Prior to
receiving payment pursuant to this Agreement, HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit a request
for funds specifying the units of service performed during the relevant time period, as well as
any other documentation required by CITY to determine compliance with this agreement and
applicable regulations.
SECTION V:
NOTICES
Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via mail (postage
prepaid), commercial courier, or personal delivery or sent by facsimile or other electronic means.
Any notice delivered or sent as aforesaid shall be effective on the date of delivery or sending.
All notices and other written communications under this Agreement shall be addressed to the
individuals in the capacities indicated below, unless otherwise modified by subsequent written
notice.
Notices made pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to the following
representatives:
CITY:
ROUND ROCK HOUSING
AUTHORITY:
Elizabeth Alvarado,
Community Development Assistant
Deborah Williams
Executive Director
City of Round Rock
Round Rock Housing Authority
301 West Bagdad, Suite 140
PO Box 781
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Round Rock TX 78680-0781
Telephone: 512-341-3328
Telephone: 255-9159, ext. 201
Fax: 512-341-3152
Fax: 255-3941
e-mail: lalvarado@round-rock.tx.us
e-mail: debraw@austin.rr.com
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SECTION VI:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
6.1. Legal Fees
If all funds budgeted by CITY for legal fees and related costs associated with CDBG
activities for the current fiscal year are expended prior to the execution of this agreement, or
during the term of this agreement, HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to reimburse CITY for all of
CITY'S legal fees related to this community development block grant agreement incurred by
CITY after all of such funds are expended, including but not limited to, attorneys fees, recording
costs and other costs incurred by CITY for legal services. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall
reimburse CITY for legal fees under this section within ten (10) days of a request for
reimbursement by CITY, provided however that CITY shall not request reimbursement under
this section more than once per CITY fiscal quarter
SECTION VH:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
7.1. General Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement, including but
not limited to those laws and regulations described in 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart
K, provided however that HOUSING AUTHORITY, does not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities, if any, described at 24 CFR § 570.604, and does not assume the CITY's
responsibility, if any, for initiating the review process under the provisions of 24 CFR part 52.
HOUSING AUTHORITY further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to
supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available.
7.2. Independent Contractor
It is understood and agreed that HOUSING AUTHORITY is an independent contractor
and shall not be considered an employee of the CITY. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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
and retirement benefits, as HOUSING AUTHORITY is an independent contractor. HOUSING
AUTHORITY shall not be within protection or coverage of the CITY's Workers' Compensation
insurance, Health Insurance, Liability Insurance or any other Insurance that the CITY from time
to time may have in force and effect.
7.3. Hold Harmless
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall indemnify, save harmless and exempt the CITY, its
officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal
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proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees and any and all other costs or
fees incident to any action done as result of this Agreement and arising out of a willful or negligent
act or omission of HOUSING AUTHORITY, its officers, agents, servants, volunteers and
employees; provided, however, that HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not be liable for any suits,
actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising
out of a willful or negligent act or omission of the CITY, its officers, agents, servants and
employees, or third parties.
7.4. Worker's Compensation
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage for all
of its employees involved in the perfonnance of this Agreement.
7.5. Insurance and Bonding
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.
7.6. Amendments
The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the attachments listed below,
constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous cormnunications,
representations, or agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
No modification or amendment to this Agreement will be binding on either party unless
acknowledged in writing by their duly authorized representatives.
7.7. 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 terminations of the Scope of Service in
Paragraph 1.1. above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of the CITY. The award
made pursuant to this agreement may be terminated for convenience in accordance with 24 CFR
85.44 by either CITY or HOUSING AUTHORITY by setting forth the reasons for such
termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be
terminated. However, if in the case of a partial termination, CITY determines that the remaining
portion of the award will not accomplish the purpose for which the award was made, CITY may
terminate the award in its entirety. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished
or unfinished documents, data, reports or other materials prepared by HOUSING AUTHORITY
under this Agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become property of the CITY.
In accordance with 24 CFR § 85.43, the CITY may also suspend or terminate this
Agreement, in whole or in part; if HOUSING AUTHORITY materially fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, which include, but are not limited to the following:
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A. Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to
herein, or such statutes, regulations, executive orders, and HUD guidelines,
policies or directives as may become applicable at any time;
B. Failure, for any reason, of HOUSING AUTHORITY to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Agreement;
C. Ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement; or
D. Submission by HOUSING AUTHORITY to the CITY reports that are incorrect or
incomplete in any material respect.
The CITY may declare HOUSING AUTHORITY ineligible for any further participation
in CITY contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. Should HOUSING
AUTHORITY fail to cure or correct such defects or failures identified by the CITY within the
fifteen (15) days after notification of deficiencies, and such breach of contract relates to a
violation of federal law or regulations which results in a demand for reimbursement from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or its successor, the CITY may seek
reimbursement of all funds from the CITY to HOUSING AUTHORITY under this Agreement.
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not be relieved of the liability to the CITY for damages
sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by HOUSING AUTHORITY
and the CITY may withhold any payments to HOUSING AUTHORITY for the purpose as set
out and until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from the HOUSING
AUTHORITY is determined. Should the CITY become aware of any activity by HOUSING
AUTHORITY which would jeopardize the CITY's position with HUD which would cause a
payback of CDBG funds or other CITY federal funds then the CITY niay take appropriate action
including injunctive relief against HOUSING AUTHORITY to prevent the transaction as
aforesaid. The failure of the CITY to exercise this right shall in no way constitute a waiver by
the CITY to demand payment or seek any other relief in law or in equity to which it may be
justly entitled.
7.8. Pending Litigation
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to inform CITY about any litigation HOUSING
AUTHORITY is, or becomes, involved in.
7.9. Background Checks
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to conduct a criminal background check on all
employees working directly with youth.
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SECTION VIII:
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
8.1. Financial Management
A. Accounting Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with 24 CFR 84.21-28 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.
B. Cost Principles
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall administer its program in conformance with OMB
Circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost Principles for
Educational Institutions," as applicable. These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred
whether charged on a direct or indirect basis.
8.2. Documentation and Record Keeping
A. Record Keeping
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations
specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506 and that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this
Agreement. Such records shall include, but are not be limited to:
1. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
2. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the
National Objectives of the CDBG program under 24 CFR Part 570.208;
3. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities under 24 CFR
Part 570.201 - 570.206;
4. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB Circular
A-110; and
5. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24
CFR 570.
B. Retention
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall retain all financial records, supporting documents,
statistical records and all other records pertinent to this Agreement for a period of four (4) years
after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement. 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, which ever occurs later.
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C. Client Data
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for
services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address and annual
household income level as shown in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Any
other basis for determining eligibility must be approved by the CITY in advance in writing, and
description of services provided. Such information shall be made available to CITY monitors or
their designees upon request.
D. Disclosure
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY's responsibilities with
respect to services provided under this contract is prohibited by the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974
unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor,
that of a responsible parent/guardian.
E. Close -Outs
HOUSING AUTHORITY's obligation to the CITY shall not end until all closeout
requirements are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not
limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets, including, but not limited to, the
return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and
receivable accounts to the CITY, and determining custodianship of records. Not withstanding
the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during any period that
HOUSING AUTHORITY has control over CDBG funds, including program income.
F. Audits & Inspections
All HOUSING AUTHORITY's 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY within
thirty (30) days after receipt by HOUSING AUTHORITY. Failure of HOUSING AUTHORITY
to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract and may
result in the withholding of future payments. HOUSING AUTHORITY hereby agrees to have
an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current CITY policy concerning
HOUSING AUTHORITY's audits and OMB Circular A-133.
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8.3. Reporting and Payment Procedures
A. Program Income
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall report quarterly 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY shall comply with
requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.504. By way of further limitations, HOUSING
AUTHORITY 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. Reporting of any such program income
shall, at a minimum, be included in quarterly reports under Section VIII of this Agreement.
Information on program income provided in these reports will include, but not be limited to,
summaries of program income generated; a summary of expenditures of these funds; and a
description of the use of program income sufficient for determining eligibility of these expenses
under CDBG guidelines.
B. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, HOUSING AUTHORITY will develop an indirect cost
allocation plan for determining the appropriate HOUSING AUTHORITY share of administrative
costs and shall submit such plan to the CITY for approval.
C. Payment Procedures
The CITY will pay to HOUSING AUTHORITY funds available under this Agreement
based on information submitted by HOUSING AUTHORITY and consistent with an approved
budget and CITY policies concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances,
payments will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by HOUSING AUTHORITY, and
not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the CITY in accordance
with advance fund and program income balances available under this contract for costs incurred
by the CITY on the behalf of HOUSING AUTHORITY.
D. Progress Reports
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit regular Quarterly Progress Reports to the CITY
in the form, content, and frequency as required by the CITY. These shall include but not be
limited to summary of expenditures, list of beneficiaries and a brief narrative of
accomplishments. Beneficiary reports should be submitted on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and
incorporated herein unless an alternative report is approved by CITY in advance and in writing.
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E. Budgets
The CITY and the HOUSING AUTHORITY may agree to revise the budget, provided in
Section III above, from time to time in accordance with existing CITY policies. Any
amendments to the budget must be approved in writing by both the CITY and HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
8.4. Procurement
A. Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain property inventory records, which clearly
identifies any property purchased, improved or sold using funds provided under this Agreement.
Property retained shall continue to meet eligibility criteria and shall conform to the "changes in
use" restrictions specified in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(8). All program assets (unexpended
advanced funds) shall revert to the CITY upon termination of this Agreement. The only
authorized expenditures of funds shall be for the costs set forth in Section III of this agreement
and for indirect costs paid in compliance with Section 8.3(B).
B. OMB Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall procure materials in accordance with the requirements
of Attachment 0 of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, as amended, and shall
subsequently follow Attachment N, Property Management Standards, as amended, covering
utilization and disposal of property. These requirements are referenced in 24 CFR Part 84, titled
"Common Rule".
C. Travel
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall obtain written approval from the CITY for any travel
outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement. The CITY shall
determine that such travel is necessary and reasonable according to applicable standards outlined
in OMB Circular A87.
8.5. Use and Reversion of Assets
The use and disposition of real property and equipment under this Agreement shall be in
compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 and 24 CFR 570.502, 570.503 and 570.504,
as applicable, which include but are not limited to the following:
A. HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that should it discontinue the services as
provided for herein, or upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, then HOUSING
AUTHORITY shall transfer to the CITY all unexpended CDBG funds on hand at the time of
discontinuance or expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds under
this Agreement within ten (10) days from the time of expiration or termination of this Agreement
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or the cancellation, or termination of services. The funds remaining will be appropriated to
eligible CDBG activities in keeping with the CITY`s budgetary process.
B. Real property under HOUSING AUTHORITY's control that was acquired or
improved, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement in excess of $25,000 shall be
used to meet one of the CDBG National Objectives pursuant to 24 CFR 570.208 at least five (5)
years after expiration of this Agreement. If HOUSING AUTHORITY fails to use CDBG-
assisted real property in a manner that meets a CDBG National Objective for the prescribed
period of time, HOUSING AUTHORITY shall pay the CITY an amount equal to the current fair
market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-
CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such payment shall constitute
program income to the CITY. HOUSING AUTHORITY may retain real property acquired or
improved under this Agreement after the expiration of the five-year period.
C. In all cases in which equipment acquired, in whole or in part, with funds under
this Agreement is sold, the proceeds shall be program income (prorated to reflect the extent to
that funds received under this Agreement were used to acquire the equipment). Equipment not
needed by HOUSING AUTHORITY for activities under this Agreement shall be (a) transferred
to the CITY for the CDBG program or (b) retained after compensating the CITY an amount
equal to the current fair market value of the equipment less the percentage of non-CDBG funds
used to acquire the equipment.
SECTION IX:
RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING
REPLACEMENT
9.1. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under
section 104(d) of the HCD Act; and 9c) the requirements in 24 CFR 570.606(d) governing
optional relocation policies. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall provide relocation assistance to
displaced persons as defined by 24 CFR 570.606(b)(2) that are displaced as a direct result of
acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a CDBG-assisted project. HOUSING
AUTHORITY also agrees to comply with applicable CITY ordinances, resolutions and policies
concerning the displacement of persons from their residences.
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SECTION X:
PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
10.1. Civil Rights
A. Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with city and state civil rights acts and
ordinances, and 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 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, 11478, 12107 and 12086.
B. Nondiscrimination
HOUSING AUTHORITY will not cause any person to be excluded from participation
in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any of the program's activities
receiving assistance under this Agreement based on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,
ancestry, national origin or handicap. In order to allow the CITY to monitor non-discrimination.
HOUSING AUTHORITY will at minimum maintain records regarding the race of persons or
households assisted under this contract and whether households assisted have a female head of
household.
HOUSING AUTHORITY will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or other handicap,
age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. HOUSING AUTHORITY will
take affirmative action to ensure 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. HOUSING
AUTHORITY 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the non-discrimination in employment
and contracting opportunities laws, regulation, and executive orders referenced in 24 CFR
570.607, as revised by Executive Order 13279. The applicable non-discrimination provisions in
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. 5301 el seq.).
C. Land Covenants
This Agreement is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(P.L. 88-352) and 24 CFR 570.601 and 570.602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of
land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this Agreement, HOUSING
AUTHORITY shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed
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or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the sale, Iease 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY, 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.
D. Compliance with Section 504
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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) or applicable
updates which prohibits discrimination against the handicapped in any federally assisted
program. The CITY shall provide HOUSING AUTHORITY with any guidelines necessary for
compliance with that portion of the regulations in force during the term of this Agreement.
10.2. Affirmative Action
A. Approved Plan
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Presidents Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1966. The CITY shall provide
Affirmative Action guidelines to HOUSING AUTHORITY to assist in the formulation of such
program. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit a plan for an Affirmative Action Program for
approval prior to the award of funds.
B. Women- and Minority -Owned Businesses (W/MBE)
HOUSING AUTHORITY will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority
business enterprises, and women's business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to
participate in the performance of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the terms "small
business' means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business
Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and "minority and women's business enterprise" means a
business at least fifty-one (51) 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY may rely on written representations by businesses
regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent
investigation.
C. Access to Records
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall furnish and cause each of its own 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
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purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions
stated herein.
D. Notifications
HOUSING AUTHORITY will send to each labor union or representative of workers with
which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be
provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative
of HOUSING AUTHORITY's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice in
conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
E. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Statement
HOUSING AUTHORITY will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees
placed by or on behalf of HOUSING AUTHORITY, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or
Affirmative Action employer.
F. Subcontract Provisions
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 subcontractors.
10.3. Employment Restrictions
A. Prohibited Activity
HOUSING AUTHORITY is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel
employed in the administration of the program for: political activities; inherently religious
activities; lobbying; political patronage; and nepotism activities.
B. Labor Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 el seq.) 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
Agreement. HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti -Kick Back Act
(18 U.S.C. 874 et seq.) and its implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor at 29
CFR Part 5. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain documentation that demonstrates
compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made
available to the CITY for review upon request.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Agreement, 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY of its obligation,
if any, to require payment of the higher wage. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall cause or require
to be inserted in full, in all such contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the
requirement of this paragraph,
C. "Section 3" Clause
1. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as
amended, and as implemented by the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules
and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement, shall be a condition of the
Federal financial assistance provided under this Agreement and binding upon the CITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY and any of HOUSING AUTHORITY's subcontractors. Failure to
fulfill these requirements shall subject the CITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY and any of
HOUSING AUTHORITY's subcontractors, their successors and assigns, to those sanctions
specified by the Agreement through which Federal assistance is provided. HOUSING
AUTHORITY certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists that would
prevent compliance with these requirements.
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Agreement 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 that 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."
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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
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very law -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 pain hazards), housing construction, or other public
construction project to business concerns that provide 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 that 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal
incapacity exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements.
2. Notifications
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 to employees and applicants for employment or training.
3. Subcontracts
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Part 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.
10.4. Conduct
A. Assignability
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the CITY.
B. Subcontracts
1. Approvals
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or
individual in the performance of this contract without written consent of the CITY prior to the
execution of such Agreement.
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2. Monitoring of Subcontractors
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of noncompliance.
3. Content
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.
4. Selection Process
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall undertake to ensure that all subcontracts let in the
performance of this agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis in
accordance with applicable procurement requirements. Executed copies of all subcontracts shall
be forwarded to the CITY along with documentation concerning the selection process.
C. Hatch Act
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under
this Agreement, 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.
D. Conflict of Interest
HOUSING AUTHORITY understands and agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR
84.42 and 570.611, which include, but are not limited to the following:
1. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain a written code or standards of
conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the
award and administration of contracts supported by Federal funds.
2. No employee, officer or agent of HOUSING AUTHORITY shall
participate in the selection, or in the award, or administration of, a contract supported by Federal
funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.
3. No covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activities, or who are in a position to participate
in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may
obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract,
or agreement with respect to the CDBD-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds from the
CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or
immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter.
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These conflict of interest provisions apply to "covered persons" which shall include any
person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official of the CITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY or any designated public agencies which are receiving funds under the
CDBG Entitlement program.
E. Lobbying
HOUSING AUTHORITY hereby certifies that:
1. No Federal appropriated fiends 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 any cooperative agreement, and
the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. 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; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph (4) 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:
4. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of a 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.C.
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.
F. Copyright
If this Agreement 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
governmental purposes.
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G. Religious Organization
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be
utilized for inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or
proselytization; to promote religious interests; or for the benefit of a religious organization as
specified in 24 CFR 570.200(j).
SECTION XI:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
11.1. Air and Water
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as
they apply to the performance of this Agreement:
A. Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, et seq.;
B. 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; and
C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 CFR Part 50,
as amended.
11.2. Flood Disaster Protection
In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42
U.S.C. 4001), HOUSING AUTHORITY shall assure that for activities located in an area
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (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.
11.3. Lead -Based Paint
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential
structures with assistance provided under this Agreement shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based
Paint Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart B. Such regulations pertain
to all CDBG-assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and tenants of
properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties may include lead-
based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead-based paint and explain the
symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be taken when dealing with lead-based paint
poisoning and the advisability and availability of blood lead level screening for children under
seven. The notice should also point out that if lead-based paint is found on the property,
abatement measures may be undertaken. The regulations further require that, depending on the
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amount of Federal funds applied to a property; paint testing, risk assessment, treatment and/or
abatement may be conducted.
11.4. Historic Preservation
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 agreement.
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.
SECTION XII:
SEVARABILITY
12.1. 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.
SECTION XIII:
SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS
13.1. The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for
convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION XIV:
WAIVER
14.1. The CITY's failure to act with respect to a breach by HOUSING AUTHORITY does not
waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the CITY to
exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as of the date first written above.
(Signatures on the following page.)
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Approved as to form:
Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney
CITY:
City of Round Rock
HOU ING AU
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor EBORAH WILLIAMS,
ATTEST:
SARA% WHITE
City Secretary
Executive Director
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Exhibit A
City of Round Rock
Community Development Block Grant Program
Self Declaration of Income
Year 2008-09
Program
This activity is funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is designed to primarily
benefit low to moderate -income households (LMI).This requires that the Applicant meet and certify the amount of
their annual household income in order to participate in the program. Applicant should not provide his/her signature
unless he/she has read and understands the income information they are certifying under penalty of law. At the
discretion of the program, Applicant may be required to provide documentation to support the self -declaration of
income.
Client Data:
Applicant: SSN#:
Address: City
Zip
Program beneficiary, if different from Applicant. A separate form must be completed for each child in the
same family who is participating in a program.
Name: SSN#
Address: City
Zip
Female Head of Household: ['Yes ❑No ("Yes" if you are a single parent with children)
Ethnicity: HISPANIC or LATINO ❑ YES n NO
RACE (check one):
❑ White (W) 0 Am Indian/Alaskan Native (Al)
❑ Asian & White (AW) j ❑ Other Multi -R
(0)
0 Black/African-Amer. (B) 0 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (HI) ❑ Black African American & White (BW)
❑ Asian 0 Am. Indian/Alaskan Native & White (IAW) 0 Am Indian/Alaskan Native & Blk (JAB)
Applicant Household Income Information
Estimate the annual income of the household by projecting the prevailing rate of income of each person at the time
assistance is provided for the individual, family, or household (as applicable). Estimated annual income shall include
income from all sources of household members as applicable. Income or asset enhancement derived from the CDBG-
assisted activity shall not be considered in calculating estimated annual income. LOCATE FAMILY SIZE AND THEN
CIRCLE ANNUAL (Page 1) OR MONTHLY (Pape 2) AMOUNT THAT IS CLOSEST TO FAMILY INCOME
Annual Income $
No. In
Family
25% 30%
HUD's
30%
35%
40%
45%
HUD's
50%
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_ 55% 1 60% 1 65% 1 70%, 75% 1 80%
HUD's
80%
1 I 12,450
14,940 j
14,950
17,430
19,920 j
22,410 1
24,900 I
27,390
29,880
32,370
34,860
37,350 39,840
39,850
2 I 14,225
17,070 i_
17,100 I
19,915
22,760 ;
25,605
28,450
31,295
34,140
36,985
39,830
f
42,675 I 45,520 i
45,500
3 1 16,000
19,200 i
19,200
22,400
25,600
28,800 ;
32,000 1
35,200 j
38,400
41,600
44,800
48,000
51,200
51,200
4 ! 17,775
21,330 ;'.
21,350
24,885
28,440
31,995 !
35,550 1
39,105 i
42,660 �
46 215
49,770
53,325
!
56,900
5 1 19200
S
23,040 i
i
23,050 {
24,750 i
26,450 I
26,880
28,875
30,870
30,720
33,000 ;
35,280
34,560.
37,125
39,690 i
38,400
41,250
44,100 !
42,240
45,375
48,510
46,080
49,500
52,920
49,920
53,625
57,330
53,760
57,750
61,740
57,600
61,875
66,150
56 880 ,
61,440 i
61,450
6 I 20,625
24,750 '
26,460 1
66,000 I
66000
7 1 22,050
70,560 1
8 1 23,475
28,170 i
28,200 1
32,865
37,560 !
42,256 1
46,950 1
51,645 ,
56,340
61,035
65,730
70,425 75,120 i
70,550
75,100
Monthly Income $
No. In
Family
1
2
25% 30%
1,038 I 1,245
1,185 1 1,423
3
4
5
6
7
8
1,333 1,800
1,481 i 1,778
HUD's
30%
1,246
1,421
1,800
1,779
1,600 1,920
1,719 2,063
1,838 2,205
1,956 2,348
1,921
2,063
2,204
2,346
35%
1,453
1,660
1,867
2,074
2,240
2,406
2,573
2,739 I
HUD's
40% 45% 50% . 55%
1,660 1,868 1 2,075 2,283
1,897 2,134 j 2,371 2,608
2,133 2,400 2,667 2,933
2,370 2,666 i 2,963 3,259
2,560 I 2,880 i 3,200 3,520
2,750 3,094 3,438 3,781
2,940 3,308 3,675 4,043
3,130 3,521 i 3,913 • 4,304
50%
65%
70%
75%
80%
HUD's
80%
2,490
2,845
2,696 ; 2,905
3,082 i 3,319
3,200
3,555
3,840
4,125
4,410
4,695
3,467 1 3,733
3,851 ' 4,148
4,180 i 4,480
4,469 1 4,813
4,778 5,145
5,066 I 5.478
3,113 ! 3,320
3,556 i 3,793
4,000 i 4,267
4,444 1 4,740
4,800 i 5,120
5,156 j 5,500
5,513 4 5,880
5,869 I 6,260
Number of persons living in household: Number of adults (18 yrs and older) living in
household:
Applicant Self Declaration Certification
Evidenced by the signature below, Applicant certifies his or her annual household income. Applicant
certifies that the information herein provided is true and accurate. Applicant further acknowledges that
any inaccuracy and/or misrepresentation provided herein may constitute fraud, which is punishable by
law. Applicant certifies that all information provided herein and any attachments hereto, are true and
correct as of the date set forth opposite signature. Applicant acknowledges that Title 18, Section 1001 of
the U.S. Code states that any person that makes intentional or negligent statements to any department of
the United States Government is guilty of a felony that could result in but not be limited to a fine,
imprisonment, or both.
Applicant Signature Date
Program Use Only:
Program/Activity Name:
HUD Income guidelines used to certify client dated:
Based upon client information provided, client household: (check one)
❑ Does meet income qualifications
❑ Does not meet income qualifications
Reviewer's Signature: Date:
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3,317
3,792
4,267
4,742
5,121
5,500
5,679
6,258
Exhibit B
Client ! Beneficiary Data
This report is prepared in digital format. The following exhibit is an example of the information
required to complete the client / beneficiary data.
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DATE: December 8, 2009
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — December 17, 2009
ITEM: 8B1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Community
Development Block Grant Agreement in the amount of $30,336.00 with the
Round Rock Housing Authority for the Neighborhood Outreach Center.
Department: Planning and Community Development
Staff Person: Jim Stendebach, Planning and Community Development Director
Elizabeth Alvarado, Community Development Assistant
Justification:
This activity was approved by Council in the 2009-2013 First Program Year Action Plan, adopted by
Resolution R -09-07-23-10B1 approved on July 23, 2009. These funds will be used for after school
mentoring, tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and computer access to the residents of
the Round Rock Housing Authority.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
N/A
Funding:
Cost: $30,336.00
Source of funds: CDBG
Outside Resources: N/A
Public Comment: All public notice and hearing requirements throughout the development of the
action plan have been complied with by the City and the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development and are available for review.
EXECUTED
DOCUMENT
FOLLOWS
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
(B -09 -MC -48-0514)
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this114 T day oft l -r 20(x_%by and between the
City of Round Rock, a Texas home -rule municipality (herein called the "CITY") and Round
Rock Housing Authority (herein called "HOUSING AUTHORITY").
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, Public Law
93-383; and
WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to engage HOUSING AUTHORITY to assist the CITY in
utilizing such funds; and
WHEREAS, HOUSING AUTHORITY has a program entitled the "Neighborhood
Outreach Center" which provides services to low to moderate income individuals, including but
not limited to English as a second language instruction, tutoring, and after-school snacks for
children and internet access for HOUSING AUTHORITY residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein
the parties agree as follows:
SECTION I:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1. Activities
HOUSING AUTHORITY will be responsible for administering a Community
Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Year 2009 program known as the Neighborhood Outreach
Center Services Coordinator 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 activities eligible under the CDBG Program:
Program Delivety
Activity: Pay the salary for the Neighborhood Outreach Center services coordinator
who will be responsible for coordinating staff and volunteer activities, self
sufficiency programs, and tutoring.
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Activity: Pay the costs for elementary and secondary teachers to provide student
instruction.
Activity: Pay the costs for peer tutors aiding in elementary and secondary student
instruction.
General Administration
The Executive Director of the HOUSING AUTHORITY ("Executive Director") will
provide administrative oversight for the program.
1.2 National Objectives
HOUSING AUTHORITY certifies that the activity carried out under this Agreement
shall meet the national objective to benefit low and moderate income persons by providing
English as a second language instruction, tutoring and after-school snacks for children and
interne access for low to moderate income persons receiving services from the HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
1.3. Levels of Accomplishment — Goals and Performance Measures
In addition to normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement,
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to provide the following program services:
Activity
Units of Service Per Month
Total Units per Year
Elementary and Secondary
Education
48
432
Student Tutoring/Computer
Lab Services
48
432
Units of Service shall be defined as hours of services provided.
1.4. Staffing
To undertake the activity described above and accomplish the levels of service described
above, HOUSING AUTHORITY will allocate staff time in support of the program funded under
this Agreement as follows:
Title
Hrs. per Week
# of Weeks
=
Estimated Hours
Neighborhood Outreach
Center Coordinator
T!___ _1`___
32
36
=
1,152
October 1, 2008 through September 30,
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Title
Hrs. per Week
# of Weeks
=
Estimated Hours
Teacher — Elementary
6
36
—
216
Teacher— Secondary
6
36
=
216
October 1, 2009 through September 30,
Any changes in the key personnel assigned or their general responsibilities under this program
are subject to the prior approval of the CITY.
1.5. Performance Monitoring
The CITY will monitor the performance of HOUSING AUTHORITY against the goals
and performance standards required herein. Substandard performance as determined by the
CITY will constitute noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard
performance is not taken by HOUSING AUTHORITY within thirty (30) days after being
notified by the CITY, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated in
accordance with Section V II of this Agreement.
SECTION II:
TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of HOUSING AUTHORITY shall start on the 1st day of October, 2009 and
end 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY
remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income.
SECTION III:
BUDGET
Line Item Amount
Salary for Neighborhood Outreach Center
Services Coordinator $13,500.00
Salary for Elementary and Secondary Teachers $10,800.00
Background checks $360.00
Supplies and overhead $900.00
Internet service $3,888.00
Food (USDA afterschool snack program or $3 $888.00
per child per day)
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Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph 8,3(B) of
this Agreement, In addition, CITY may require a more detailed budget breakdown than the one
contained herein, and HOUSING AUTHORITY shall provide such supplementary budget
information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by CITY.
SECTION IV:
PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed the total amount to be paid by the CITY under this Agreement shall
not exceed 830,336.00,. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be made against
the line item budgets provided above and incorporated herein and in accordance with
performance. Expenses for general administration shall also be paid against the line item budgets
provided above and in accordance with performance.
Payments will be contingent upon certification of HOUSING AUTHORITY's financial
management system in accordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular A-122. Prior to
receiving payment pursuant to this Agreement, HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit a request
for funds specifying the units of service performed during the relevant time period, as well as
any other documentation required by CITY to determine compliance with this agreement and
applicable regulations.
SECTION V:
NOTICES
Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via mail (postage
prepaid), commercial courier, or personal delivery or sent by facsimile or other electronic means.
Any notice delivered or sent as aforesaid shall be effective on the date of delivery or sending.
All notices and other written communications under this Agreement shall be addressed to the
individuals in the capacities indicated below, unless otherwise modified by subsequent written
notice.
Notices made pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to the following
representatives:
CITY:
ROUND ROCK HOUSING
AUTHORITY:
Elizabeth Alvarado,
Community Development Assistant
Deborah Williams
Executive Director
City of Round Rock
Round Rock Housing Authority
301 West Bagdad, Suite 140
PO Box 781
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Round Rock TX 78680-0781
Telephone: 512-341-3328
Telephone: 255-9159, ext. 201
Fax: 512-341-3152
Fax: 255-3941
e-mail: lalvarado@round-rock.tx.us
e-mail: debraw@austin.rr.com
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SECTION VI:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
6.1. Legal Fees
If all funds budgeted by CITY for legal fees and related costs associated with CDBG
activities for the current fiscal year are expended prior to the execution of this agreement, or
during the terra of this agreement, HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to reimburse CITY for all of
CITY's legal fees related to this community development block grant agreement incurred by
CITY after all of such funds are expended, including but not limited to, attorneys fees, recording
costs and other costs incurred by CITY for legal services, HOUSING AUTHORITY shall
reimburse CITY for legal fees under this section within ten (10) days of a request for
reimbursement by CITY, provided however that CITY shall not request reimbursement under
this section more than once per CITY fiscal quarter
SECTION VII:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
7.1. General Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement, including but
not limited to those laws and regulations described in 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart
K, provided however that HOUSING AUTHORITY, does not assume the CITY's environmental
responsibilities, if any, described at 24 CFR § 570.604, and does not assume the CITY's
responsibility, if any, for initiating the review process under the provisions of 24 CFR part 52,
HOUSING AUTHORITY further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to
supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available.
7.2. Independent Contractor
It is understood and agreed that HOUSING AUTHORITY is an independent contractor
and shall not be considered an employee of the CITY. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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
and retirement benefits, as HOUSING AUTHORITY is an independent contractor. HOUSING
AUTHORITY shall not be within protection or coverage of the CITY's Workers' Compensation
insurance, Health Insurance, Liability Insurance or any other Insurance that the CITY from time
to time may have in force and effect.
7.3. Hold Harmless
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall indemnify, save harmless and exempt the CITY, its
officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal
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proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees and any and all other costs or
fees incident to any action done as result of this Agreement and arising out of a willful or negligent
act or omission of HOUSING AUTHORITY, its officers, agents, servants, volunteers and
employees; provided, however, that HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not be liable for any suits,
actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising
out of a willful or negligent act or omission of the CITY, its officers, agents, servants and
employees, or third parties.
7.4. Worker's Compensation
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage for all
of its employees involved in the performance of this Agreement.
7.5. Insurance and Bonding
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.
7.6. Amendments
The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the attaclunents listed below,
constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous communications,
representations, or agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.
No modification or amendment to this Agreement will be binding on either party unless
acknowledged in writing by their duly authorized representatives.
7.7. 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 terminations of the Scope of Service in
Paragraph 1.1. above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of the CITY. The award
made pursuant to this agreement may be terminated for convenience in accordance with 24 CFR
85.44 by either CITY or HOUSING AUTHORITY by setting forth the reasons for such
termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be
terminated. However, if in the case of a partial termination, CITY determines that the remaining
portion of the award will not accomplish the purpose for which the award was made, CITY may
terminate the award in its entirety. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished
or unfinished documents, data, reports or other materials prepared by HOUSING AUTHORITY
under this Agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become property of the CITY.
In accordance with 24 CFR § 85.43, the CITY may also suspend or terminate this
Agreement, in whole or in part, if HOUSING AUTHORITY materially fails to comply with any
term of this Agreement, which include, but are not limited to the following:
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A. Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to
herein, or such statutes, regulations, executive orders, and HUD guidelines,
policies or directives as may become applicable at any time;
B. Failure, for any reason, of HOUSING AUTHORITY to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Agreement;
C. Ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement; or
D. Submission by HOUSING AUTHORITY to the CITY reports that are incorrect or
incomplete in any material respect.
The CITY may declare HOUSING AUTHORITY ineligible for any further participation
in CITY contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. Should HOUSING
AUTHORITY fail to cure or correct such defects or failures identified by the CITY within the
fifteen (15) days after notification of deficiencies, and such breach of contract relates to a
violation of federal law or regulations which results in a demand for reimbursement from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or its successor, the CITY may seek
reimbursement of all funds from the CITY to HOUSING AUTHORITY under this Agreement.
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not be relieved of the liability to the CITY for damages
sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by HOUSING AUTHORITY
and the CITY may withhold any payments to HOUSING AUTHORITY for the purpose as set
out and until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from the HOUSING
AUTHORITY is determined. Should the CITY become aware of any activity by HOUSING
AUTHORITY which would jeopardize the CITY's position with HUD which would cause a
payback of CDBG funds or other CITY federal funds then the CITY may take appropriate action
including injunctive relief against HOUSING AUTHORITY to prevent the transaction as
aforesaid. The failure of the CITY to exercise this right shall in no way constitute a waiver by
the CITY to demand payment or seek any other relief in law or in equity to which it may be
justly entitled.
7.8. Pending Litigation
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to inform CITY about any litigation HOUSING
AUTHORITY is, or becomes, involved in.
7.9. Background Checks
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to conduct a criminal background check on all
employees working directly with youth,
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SECTION VIII:
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
8.1. Financial Management
A. Accounting Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with 24 CFR 84.21-28 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.
B. Cost Principles
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall administer its program in conformance with OMB
Circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost Principles for
Educational Institutions," as applicable. These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred
whether charged on a direct or indirect basis.
8.2. Documentation and Record Keeping
A. Record Keeping
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations
specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506 and that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this
Agreement. Such records shall include, but are not be limited to:
1. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
2. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the
National Objectives of the CDBG program under 24 CFR Part 570.208;
3. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities under 24 CFR
Part 570.201 - 570.206;
4. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB Circular
A-110; and
5. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24
CFR 570.
B. Retention
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall retain all financial records, supporting documents,
statistical records and all other records pertinent to this Agreement for a period of four (4) years
after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement. 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, which ever occurs later.
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C. Client Data
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for
services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address and annual
household income level as shown in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Any
other basis for determining eligibility must be approved by the CITY in advance in writing, and
description of services provided. Such information shall be made available to CITY monitors or
their designees upon request.
D. Disclosure
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY's responsibilities with
respect to services provided under this contract is prohibited by the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974
unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor,
that of a responsible parent/guardian.
E. Close -Outs
HOUSING AUTHORITY's obligation to the CITY shall not end until all closeout
requirements are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not
limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets, including, but not limited to, the
return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and
receivable accounts to the CITY, and determining custodianship of records. Not withstanding
the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during any period that
HOUSING AUTHORITY has control over CDBG funds, including program income.
F. Audits & Inspections
All HOUSING AUTHORITY's 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY within
thirty (30) days after receipt by HOUSING AUTHORITY. Failure of HOUSING AUTHORITY
to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract and may
result in the withholding of future payments. HOUSING AUTHORITY hereby agrees to have
an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current CITY policy concerning
HOUSING AUTHORITY's audits and OMB Circular A-133.
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8.3. Reporting and Payment Procedures
A. Program Income
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall report quarterly all program income, as defined at 24
CFR 570.500(a), generated by activities carried out with CDBG fiords made available under this
contract. The use of program income by HOUSING AUTHORITY shall comply with
requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.504. By way of further limitations, HOUSING
AUTHORITY 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. Reporting of any such program income
shall, at a minimum, be included in quarterly reports under Section VIII of this Agreement.
Information on program income provided in these reports will include, but not be limited to,
summaries of program income generated; a summary of expenditures of these fiends; and a
description of the use of program income sufficient for determining eligibility of these expenses
under CDBG guidelines.
B. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, HOUSING AUTHORITY will develop an indirect cost
allocation plan for determining the appropriate HOUSING AUTHORITY share of administrative
costs and shall submit such plan to the CITY for approval.
C. Payment Procedures
The CITY will pay to HOUSING AUTHORITY funds available under this Agreement
based on information submitted by HOUSING AUTHORITY and consistent with an approved
budget and CITY policies concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances,
payments will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by HOUSING AUTHORITY, and
not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the CITY in accordance
with advance fund and program income balances available under this contract for costs incurred
by the CITY on the behalf of HOUSING AUTHORITY.
D. Progress Reports
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit regular Quarterly Progress Reports to the CITY
in the form, content, and frequency as required by the CITY. These shall include but not be
limited to summary of expenditures, list of beneficiaries and a brief narrative of
accomplishments. Beneficiary reports should be submitted on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and
incorporated herein unless an alternative report is approved by CITY in advance and in writing.
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E. Budgets
The CITY and the HOUSING AUTHORITY may agree to revise the budget, provided in
Section III above, from time to time in accordance with existing CITY policies. Any
amendments to the budget must be approved in writing by both the CITY and HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
8.4. Procurement
A. Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain property inventory records, which clearly
identifies any property purchased, improved or sold using funds provided under this Agreement.
Property retained shall continue to meet eligibility criteria and shall conform to the "changes in
use" restrictions specified in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(8). All program assets (unexpended
advanced fiends) shall revert to the CITY upon termination of this Agreement. The only
authorized expenditures of funds shall be for the costs set forth in Section III of this agreement
and for indirect costs paid in compliance with Section 8.3(B).
B. OMB Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall procure materials in accordance with the requirements
of Attachment 0 of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, as amended, and shall
subsequently follow Attachment N, Property Management Standards, as amended, covering
utilization and disposal of property. These requirements are referenced in 24 CFR Part 84, titled
"Common Rule".
C. Travel
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall obtain written approval from the CITY for any travel
outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement. The CITY shall
determine that such travel is necessary and reasonable according to applicable standards outlined
in OMB Circular A87.
8.5. Use and Reversion of Assets
The use and disposition of real property and equipment under this Agreement shall be in
compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 and 24 CFR 570.502, 570.503 and 570.504,
as applicable, which include but are not limited to the following:
A. HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that should it discontinue the services as
provided for herein, or upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, then HOUSING
AUTHORITY shall transfer to the CITY all unexpended CDBG funds on hand at the time of
discontinuance or expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds under
this Agreement within ten (10) days from the time of expiration or termination of this Agreement
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or the cancellation, or termination of services. The funds remaining will be appropriated to
eligible CDBG activities in keeping with the CITY'S budgetary process.
B. Real property under HOUSING AUTHORITY's control that was acquired or
improved, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement in excess of $25,000 shall be
used to meet one of the CDBG National Objectives pursuant to 24 CFR 570.208 at least five (5)
years after expiration of this Agreement. If HOUSING AUTHORITY fails to use CDBG-
assisted real property in a manner that meets a CDBG National Objective for the prescribed
period of time, HOUSING AUTHORITY shall pay the CITY an amount equal to the current fair
market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-
CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such payment shall constitute
program income to the CITY. HOUSING AUTHORITY may retain real property acquired or
improved under this Agreement after the expiration of the five-year period.
C. In all cases in which equipment acquired, in whole or in part, with funds under
this Agreement is sold, the proceeds shall be program income (prorated to reflect the extent to
that funds received under this Agreement were used to acquire the equipment). Equipment not
needed by HOUSING AUTHORITY for activities under this Agreement shall be (a) transferred
to the CITY for the CDBG program or (b) retained after compensating the CITY an amount
equal to the current fair market value of the equipment less the percentage of non-CDBG funds
used to acquire the equipment.
SECTION IX:
RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING
REPLACEMENT
9.1. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under
section 104(d) of the HCD Act; and 9c) the requirements in 24 CFR 570.606(d) governing
optional relocation policies. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall provide relocation assistance to
displaced persons as defined by 24 CFR 570.606(b)(2) that are displaced as a direct result of
acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a CDBG-assisted project. HOUSING
AUTHORITY also agrees to comply with applicable CITY ordinances, resolutions and policies
concerning the displacement of persons from their residences.
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SECTION X:
PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
10.1. Civil Rights
A. Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with city and state civil rights acts and
ordinances, and 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 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, 11478, 12107 and 12086.
B. Nondiscrimination
HOUSING AUTHORITY will not cause any person to be excluded from participation
in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any of the program's activities
receiving assistance under this Agreement based on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,
ancestry, national origin or handicap. In order to allow the CITY to monitor non-discrimination,
HOUSING AUTHORITY will at minimum maintain records regarding the race of persons or
households assisted under this contract and whether households assisted have a female head of
household.
HOUSING AUTHORITY will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or other handicap,
age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. HOUSING AUTHORITY will
take affirmative action to ensure 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. HOUSING
AUTHORITY 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the non-discrimination in employment
and contracting opportunities laws, regulation, and executive orders referenced in 24 CFR
570.607, as revised by Executive Order 13279. The applicable non-discrimination provisions in
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. 5301 el seq.).
C. Land Covenants
This Agreement is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(P.L, 88-352) and 24 CFR 570.601 and 570.602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of
land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this Agreement, HOUSING
AUTHORITY shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed
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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. HOUSING AUTHORITY, 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.
D. Compliance with Section 504
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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) or applicable
updates which prohibits discrimination against the handicapped in any federally assisted
program. The CITY shall provide HOUSING AUTHORITY with any guidelines necessary for
compliance with that portion of the regulations in force during the term of this Agreement.
10.2. Affirmative Action
A. Approved Plan
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Presidents Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1966. The CITY shall provide
Affirmative Action guidelines to HOUSING AUTHORITY to assist in the formulation of such
program. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit a plan for an Affirmative Action Program for
approval prior to the award of funds.
B. Women- and Minority -Owned Businesses (W/MBE)
HOUSING AUTHORITY will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority
business enterprises, and women's business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to
participate in the performance of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the terms "small
business' means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business
Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and "minority and women's business enterprise" means a
business at least fifty-one (51) 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY may rely on written representations by businesses
regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent
investigation.
C. Access to Records
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall furnish and cause each of its own 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
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purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions
stated herein.
D. Notifications
HOUSING AUTHORITY will send to each labor union or representative of workers with
which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be
provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative
of HOUSING AUTHORITY's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice in
conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
E. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Statement
HOUSING AUTHORITY will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees
placed by or on behalf of HOUSING AUTHORITY, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or
Affirmative Action employer.
F. Subcontract Provisions
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 subcontractors.
10.3. Employment Restrictions
A. Prohibited Activity
HOUSING AUTHORITY is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel
employed in the administration of the program for: political activities; inherently religious
activities; lobbying; political patronage; and nepotism activities.
B. Labor Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) 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
Agreement. HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti -Kick Back Act
(18 U.S.C. 874 et seq.) and its implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor at 29
CFR Part 5. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain documentation that demonstrates
compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made
available to the CITY for review upon request.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Agreement, 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY of its obligation,
if any, to require payment of the higher wage. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall cause or require
to be inserted in full, in all such contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the
requirement of this paragraph.
C. "Section 3" Clause
1. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as
amended, and as implemented by the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules
and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement, shall be a condition of the
Federal financial assistance provided under this Agreement and binding upon the CITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY and any of HOUSING AUTHORITY's subcontractors. Failure to
fulfill these requirements shall subject the CITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY and any of
HOUSING AUTHORITY's subcontractors, their successors and assigns, to those sanctions
specified by the Agreement through which Federal assistance is provided. HOUSING
AUTHORITY certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists that would
prevent compliance with these requirements.
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Agreement 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 that 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."
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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
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very law -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 pain hazards), housing construction, or other public
construction project to business concerns that provide 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 that 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal
incapacity exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements.
2. Notifications
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 to employees and applicants for employment or training.
3. Subcontracts
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 Part 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.
10.4. Conduct
A. Assignability
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the CITY.
B. Subcontracts
1. Approvals
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or
individual in the performance of this contract without written consent of the CITY prior to the
execution of such Agreement.
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2. Monitoring of Subcontractors
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of noncompliance.
3. Content
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.
4. Selection Process
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall undertake to ensure that all subcontracts let in the
performance of this agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis in
accordance with applicable procurement requirements. Executed copies of all subcontracts shall
be forwarded to the CITY along with documentation concerning the selection process.
C. Hatch Act
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under
this Agreement, 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.
D. Conflict of Interest
HOUSING AUTHORITY understands and agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR
84.42 and 570.611, which include, but are not limited to the following:
1. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain a written code or standards of
conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the
award and administration of contracts supported by Federal funds.
2. No employee, officer or agent of HOUSING AUTHORITY shall
participate in the selection, or in the award, or administration of, a contract supported by Federal
funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.
3. No covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activities, or who are in a position to participate
in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may
obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract,
or agreement with respect to the CDBD-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds from the
CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or
immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter.
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These conflict of interest provisions apply to "covered persons" which shall include any
person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official of the CITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY or any designated public agencies which are receiving funds under the
CDBG Entitlement program.
E. Lobbying
HOUSING AUTHORITY hereby certifies that:
1. 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 any cooperative agreement, and
the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. 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; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph (4) 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:
4. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of a 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.C.
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.
F. Copyright
If this Agreement 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
governmental purposes.
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G. Religious Organization
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be
utilized for inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or
proselytization; to promote religious interests; or for the benefit of a religious organization as
specified in 24 CFR 570.200(j),
SECTION XI:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
11.1. Air and Water
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as
they apply to the performance of this Agreement:
A. Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, et seq.;
B. 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; and
C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 CFR Part 50,
as amended.
11.2. Flood Disaster Protection
In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42
U.S.C, 4001), HOUSING AUTHORITY shall assure that for activities located in an area
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (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.
11.3. Lead -Based Paint
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential
structures with assistance provided under this Agreement shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based
Paint Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart B. Such regulations pertain
to all CDBG-assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and tenants of
properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties may include lead-
based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead-based paint and explain the
symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be taken when dealing with lead-based paint
poisoning and the advisability and availability of blood lead level screening for children under
seven. The notice should also point out that if lead-based paint is found on the property,
abatement measures may be undertaken. The regulations further require that, depending on the
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amount of Federal funds applied to a property, paint testing, risk assessment, treatment and/or
abatement may be conducted.
11.4. Historic Preservation
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 agreement.
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.
SECTION XII:
SEVARABILITY
12.1. 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.
SECTION XIII:
SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS
13.1, The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for
convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION XIV:
WAIVER
14.1. The CITY's failure to act with respect to a breach by HOUSING AUTHORITY does not
waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the CITY to
exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as of the date first written above.
(Signatures on the following page.)
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Appr
e. as to form:
Stephan
Sheets, City Attorney
CITY:
City of Round Rock
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HOU ING AU HORITY:
Rou y ' o k sin Aj.4 ority
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor EBORAH WILLIAMS,
ATTEST:
LtliAtt-
SARA r WHITE
City Secretary
Executive Director
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Exhibit A
City of Round Rock
Community Development Block Grant Program
Self Declaration of Income
Year 2008-09
Program
This activity is funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is designed to primarily
benefit low to moderate -income households (LMI).This requires that the Applicant meet and certify the amount of
their annual household income in order to participate in the program. Applicant should not provide his/her signature
unless he/she has read and understands the income information they are certifying under penalty of law. At the
discretion of the program, Applicant may be required to provide documentation to support the self -declaration of
income.
Client Data:
Applicant: SSN#:
Address: City
Zip
Program beneficiary, if different from Applicant. A separate form must be completed for each child in the
same family who is participating in a program.
Name: SSN#
Address: City
Zip
Female Head of Household: ❑Yes
Ethnicity: HISPANIC or LATINO ❑ YES - NO
RACE (check one):
❑No ("Yes" if you are a single parent with children)
❑ White (1N) ❑ Am India/Alaskan Native (Al)
O Black/African-Amer.O B '^
❑Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (HI)
0 Asian
0 Asian & White (AW) 0 Other Multi -R
(0)
0 Black African American & White (BW)
0 Am. Indian/Alaskan Native & White (IAW) 0 Am Indian/Alaskan Native & Blk (IAB)
Applicant Household Income Information
Estimate the annual income of the household by projecting the prevailing rate of income of each person at the time
assistance is provided for the individual, family, or household (as applicable). Estimated annual income shall include
income from all sources of household members as applicable. Income or asset enhancement derived from the CDBG-
assisted activity shall not be considered in calculating estimated annual income. LOCATE FAMILY SIZE AND THEN
CIRCLE ANNUAL (Page 1) OR MONTHLY (Page 2) AMOUNT THAT IS CLOSEST TO FAMILY INCOME
A
No. In
Family
HUD's
30%
HUD's
50%
HUD's
80%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
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1 ;
12,450
14,225
14 940
14,950
17,430 I 19,920 1 22,410
24,900
t 27,390
29,880 32,370
34,860
137,350 39840
2 1
17,070
17,100
? 19,915 I 22780 I 25,605
28,450
31,295
34,140 1 36,985
39,830
,
42,675 E 45,520
39,850
45,500
3 I
16,000
19,200 3
19,200-
22,400 25,600 I 28,800 ;
32,000
35,200
38,400 41,600
44,800
48,000
51,200
51,200
4
17,775
21,330
21,350
24,885 i 28,440 i 31,995
35,550 3
39,105
42,660 46,215
49,770
53,325
56,880
56,900
5 i
19,200
23,040
23,050
26880 I 30,720 1 34,560 I
38,400 1
42,240
46,080 49,920
53,760
57,600 61,440 {
61,450
6 I
20,625
24,750
24,750
28,875 1 33,000 i 37,125 i
41,250 1
45,375
I 49,500 i 53,625
57,750
; 61,875
66,000
66,000
26,460
26450
30,870 I 35,280 ' 39,690
44,100 1
48,510
52920 57,330
61,740
66,150
fi
70,560 j
70,550 •
7 1
22,050
8 j
23,475
28,170
28,200 ?
32,865 I 37,560 i 42,255
46,950 1
51,645
56,340 j 61,035 I
65,730
170,425 75,120 i
75,100
Monthly Income $
No. In
Family
25% 30%
'HUD's
30%
35%
40%
45%
HUD's
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
1 1,038 1,245
2 1,185 1,423
3 1,333 1,600
4 1,481 1,778
5 1,600 1,920
6
7
8
1,719 2,083
1,838 2,205
1,956 2,348
1,246
1,421
1,600
1,779
1,921
2,063
1,453 1 1,660 1,868
1,860 1,897 2,134
1,867 i 2,133 2,400
2,074 2,370 2,666
2,240 i 2,560 I 2,880
2,204
2,346
2,408 2,750 3,094
2,573 2,940 I 3,308
2,739 1 3,130 3,521
2,075
2,371
2,667
2,963
3,200
3,438
3,675
3,913
2,283
2,490
2,608
2,845
2,933
3,259
3,520
3,200
2,698 2,905 3,113 I 3,320
3,082 3,319 3,556 3,793
3,467 3,733 4,000 4,267
HUD's
80%
3,317
3,792
4,267
3,555 3,851 l 4,148 4,444 4,740 4,742
3,840 4,160 4,480 4,800
3,781 4,125
4,043 4,410
4,304 4,695
5,120 5,121
4,469 j 4,813 5,156 j 5,500 5,500
4,778 5,145 5,513 5,880 5,879
5,086 1 5,478 5,869 6,260 6,258
Number of persons living in household: Number of adults (18 yrs and older) living in
household:
Applicant Self Declaration Certification
Evidenced by the signature below, Applicant certifies his or her annual household income. Applicant
certifies that the information herein provided is true and accurate. Applicant further acknowledges that
any inaccuracy and/or misrepresentation provided herein may constitute fraud, which is punishable by
law. Applicant certifies that all information provided herein and any attachments hereto, are true and
correct as of the date set forth opposite signature. Applicant acknowledges that Title 18, Section 1001 of
the U.S. Code states that any person that makes intentional or negligent statements to any department of
the United States Government is guilty of a felony that could result in but not be limited to a fine,
imprisonment, or both.
Applicant Signature Date
Program Use Only:
Program/Activity Name:
HUD Income guidelines used to certify client dated:
Based upon client information provided, client household: (check one)
o Does meet income qualifications
i Does not meet income qualifications
Reviewer's Signature: Date:
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Exhibit B
Client / Beneficiary Data
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