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R-11-04-14-10D3 - 4/14/2011RESOLUTION NO. R -11-04-14-10D3 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock evaluates funding requests from local nonprofit agencies to identify and help fund valuable, needed community services, and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has received a request for funds from Clean Air Force of Central Texas, a non-profit corporation ("Agency"), and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the requested funds will be used for a public purpose, namely to provide educational public outreach and programs dedicated to safeguarding and improving air quality in central Texas, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a Nonprofit Funding Agreement with the Agency, 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 Nonprofit Funding Agreement with the Agency, 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 14th day of April, 2011. AEkN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary O:\wdox\SCC1nts\0112\ 1104\MUNICIPAL \00218987.DOC/rmc EXHIBIT „A» CITY OF ROUND ROCK NONPROFIT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS This Nonprofit Funding Agreement ("Agreement") is by and between the City of Round Rock ("Round Rock") and Clean Air Force of Central Texas ("Agency"), a non-profit corporation. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, Round Rock hereby agrees to allocate Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Six and No/100 Dollars ($8,406.00) to the Agency to fulfill the public purposes outlined by Round Rock and the Agency herein. 1.1 Purpose, Round Rock has in good faith determined that this Agreement serves a public purpose. This public purpose includes, but is not limited to, the Agency's efforts to provide educational public outreach and programs dedicated to safeguarding and improving air quality in central Texas. 1.2 Administration of Agreement. Round Rock shall administer this Agreement. 1.3 Use of Funds. The Agency understands that the funds provided to it by Round Rock will be used solely for the following program services in Round Rock: to provide education public outreach, programs, and community agreements in Round Rock. 1.4 Distribution of Funds. Round Rock will pay the annual sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Six and No/100 Dollars ($8,406.00) to the Agency in one payment. Said payment is contingent upon the Agency submitting performance measures in accordance with 1.6(k) of this Agreement. 1.5 Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make Round Rock the agent, servant, or employee of the Agency, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between Round Rock and the Agency. Alternatively, nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the Agency the agent, servant, or employee of Round Rock, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between the Agency and Round Rock. 1.6 Principles and Controls. In administering the handling of contributed public funds, Round Rock and the Agency agree to the following certain basic principles which are essential to maintain community acceptance and support: a. The Agency shall maintain its status as a voluntary, non-profit corporation under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless exempt by Federal guidelines; b. The Agency shall remain in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas; 2r75srrkg c. The Agency shall notify Round Rock of major programmatic and administrative changes which could substantially affect the Agency's operation and service delivery; d. The Agency shall provide to Round Rock and actively maintain a current list (including term of office) of the Agency's directors, as well as its regular meeting times; e. The Agency shall provide to Round Rock minutes of its board of director meetings and detailed financial reports which include detailed comparisons of budgeted and actual activity and change in financial position. The reports shall be attested to by the Agency's board of directors and be provided on a regular and timely basis as requested by Round Rock; f. The Agency shall provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the Agency, and does hereby indemnify Round Rock and its employees, designees, and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury caused to any employee, client, patron, agency, visitor or guest of the Agency; g. If an independent public accountant prepares an annual audit or review in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, the Agency shall provide a copy of such report to Round Rock; li. The Agency shall prepare a detailed annual budget, translating program service plans into financial terms, and shall provide a copy of this budget to Round Rock. The budget must have comparative columns showing previous year actual and proposed year budget figures. Revenues should be categorized by major source and expenses categorized by purpose; i. The Agency shall be responsible for generation of support for its programs and not rely solely on Round Rock for funding of its programs; The Agency shall allow Round Rock to conduct a semi-annual inspection of the Agency's premises and operations; and k. The Agency and Round Rock shall establish agreed upon performance measures. Performance measures will be submitted to Round Rock by the Agency as requested, but not more than four times a year. 1.7 Term of Agreement. This Agreement is in effect for the City's fiscal year which begins October 1, 2010 and ends September 30, 2011. J. 2 1.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Round Rock and the Agency. No oral agreements are in effect pertaining to this Agreement. Any changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing with the consent of both parties. 1.9 Assignability. This Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred in any part without the written consent of both Round Rock and the Agency. Executed by: Agency President/Chairman, Board of Directors Date Agency Chief Professional Officer (paid staff) Date City of Round Rock, Mayor Date 3 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY Agenda Item No. 10D3. City Council Agenda Summary Sheet Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Nonprofit Funding Agreement Agenda Caption: with the Clean Air Force of Central Texas. Meeting Date: April 14, 2011 Department: Infrastructure Development and Construction Management Staff Person making presentation: Tom Word, P.E. Chief of Public Works Operations Item Summary: Air quality is an issue which affects many segments of our population, from the young to the elderly and many vulnerable groups in between. With the strong population growth in Central Texas and other metropolitan areas of the state, along with increased interstate truck traffic on IH -35 over the past decade, air quality in our region has become more and more of an issue as Central Texas struggles to stay in attainment of federal air quality standards and ensure that our citizens have clean air to breath. The City of Round Rock, in partnership with many other governmental and non-governmental entities in the region, has contributed to the success of Central Texas in maintaining its "attainment" status with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), even while the standards have become more stringent. If our region falls into "non -attainment" (meaning we exceed the allowable standards set by the EPA), this designation will result in significantly increased costs to our region, through more stringent review standards for road projects, to new required fuel additives at the pump, and increased restrictions on industry - to name just a few. Recently, the EPA announced that it would be designating new ozone standards this summer — it is expected that these standards will be even stricter than before. This announcement underscores the importance of Round Rock's collaborative efforts to improve air quality in our region. One of our partners in the region that has contributed to our success in air quality issues is the Clean Air Force of Central Texas. The Clean Air Force is a non-profit organization whose mission is to coordinate air quality planning and conduct educational activities in Central Texas. The City of Round Rock has contributed funds to the Clean Air Force since 2001; some of the activities supported by the Clean Air Force include Ozone Warnings, the Clean School Bus Program, lawn mower replacement programs, and various other public outreach programs designed to educate and help citizens to reduce air pollution in the region. Approval of this resolution would enter the City into an agreement with the Clean Air Force of Central Texas. This resolution will ensure the continued support of the Clean Air Force in providing the above described services to the citizens of Round Rock and Central Texas. In addition, approval of this resolution for $8,406 would demonstrate the City of Round Rock's continued commitment to improving air quality in the region. This agreement will expire September 30, 2011. Strategic Plan Relevance: 32.0 - Support policies and efforts that will promote public health ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY Cost: $8,406 City Council Agenda Summary Sheet Source of Funds: General Fund Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A Recommended Action: Approval EXECUTED DOCUMENTS FOLLOW CITY OF ROUND ROCK NONPROFIT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS This Nonprofit Funding Agreement ("Agreement") is by and between the City of Round Rock ("Round Rock") and Clean Air Force of Central Texas ("Agency"), a non-profit corporation. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, Round Rock hereby agrees to allocate Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Six and No/100 Dollars ($8,406.00) to the Agency to fulfill the public purposes outlined by Round Rock and the Agency herein. 1.1 Purpose; Round Rock has in good faith determined that this Agreement serves a public purpose. This public purpose includes, but is not limited to, the Agency's efforts to provide educational public outreach and programs dedicated to safeguarding and improving air quality in central Texas. 1.2 Administration of Agreement. Round Rock shall administer this Agreement. 1.3 Use of Funds. The Agency understands that the funds provided to it by Round Rock will be used solely for the following program services in Round Rock: to provide education public outreach, programs, and community agreements in Round Rock. 1.4 Distribution of Funds. Round Rock will pay the annual sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Six and No/100 Dollars ($8,406.00) to the Agency in one payment. Said payment is contingent upon the Agency submitting performance measures in accordance with 1.6(k) of this Agreement. 1.5 Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make Round Rock the agent, servant, or employee of the Agency, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between Round Rock and the Agency. Alternatively, nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the Agency the agent, servant, or employee of Round Rock, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between the Agency and Round Rock. 1.6 Principles and Controls. In administering the handling of contributed public funds, Round Rock and the Agency agree to the following certain basic principles which are essential to maintain community acceptance and support: a. The Agency shall maintain its status as a voluntary, non-profit corporation under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless exempt by Federal guidelines; b. The Agency shall remain in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas; 21755Lrkg -tt-O +-LoP c. The Agency shall notify Round Rock of major programmatic and administrative changes which could substantially affect the Agency's operation and service delivery; d. The Agency shall provide to Round Rock and actively maintain a current list (including term of office) of the Agency's directors, as well as its regular meeting times; e. The Agency shall provide to Round Rock minutes of its board of director meetings and detailed financial reports which include detailed comparisons of budgeted and actual activity and change in financial position. The reports shall be attested to by the Agency's board of directors and be provided on a regular and timely basis as requested by Round Rock; f. The Agency shall provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the Agency, and does hereby indemnify Round Rock and its employees, designees, and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury caused to any employee, client, patron, agency, visitor or guest of the Agency; g. If an independent public accountant prepares an annual audit or review in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, the Agency shall provide a copy of such report to Round Rock; h. The Agency shall prepare a detailed annual budget, translating program service plans into financial terms, and shall provide a copy of this budget to Round Rock. The budget must have comparative columns showing previous year actual and proposed year budget figures. Revenues should be categorized by major source and expenses categorized by purpose; i. The Agency shall be responsible for generation of support for its programs and not rely solely on Round Rock for funding of its programs; J. The Agency shall allow Round Rock to conduct a semi-annual inspection of the Agency's premises and operations; and k. The Agency and Round Rock shall establish agreed upon performance measures. Performance measures will be submitted to Round Rock by the Agency as requested, but not more than four times a year. 1.7 Term of Agreement. This Agreement is in effect for the City's fiscal year which begins October 1, 2010 and ends September 30, 2011. 2 1.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Round Rock and the Agency. No oral agreements are in effect pertaining to this Agreement. Any changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing with the consent of both parties. 1.9 Assignability. This Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred in any part without the written consent of both Round Rock and the Agency. Executed by: Agency Presidairman, Board of Directors Ager lstafl))1 Date Date S. S. l l City of Round Rock, Mayor 3 1H4- .1 Date