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R-11-07-14-11F3 - 7/14/2011RESOLUTION NO. R -11-07-14-11F3 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock and the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) wish to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Capital Area Texas Sustainability Consortium, 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 Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Area Council of Governments, a copy of same being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. 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 July, 2011. Cpm -, /L_ - ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary O:\wdox\SCCInts\0112\ 1104\MUNICIPAL \00226750.DOC Capital Area Texas Sustainability Consortium Memorandum of Understanding Member of the Steering Committee PREAMBLE I. The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are a broad-based consortium of public, private, academic and nonprofit stakeholders in the Central Texas region (Austin -Round Rock -San Marcos MSA) that seeks to build on the region's previous efforts to create innovative and effective strategies to refine and implement the region's plan and vision for sustainable development. II. The purpose of this MOU is to ratify the earlier creation of the Capital Area of Texas Sustainable Communities Consortium (Consortium) and provide a mutual understanding among its members that, having the capability and experience to work collaboratively, will implement the strategies and projects as set forth by the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant received by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). III. There is a recognized need among the parties for a coordinated, collaborative regional effort to prepare and carry out a successful plan to create stronger, more sustainable communities in our region. IV. This MOU is entered into by and between the City of Round Rock and the Capital Area Council of Governments, as the designated lead agency for the CATS Consortium. V. Each of the parties to this MOU is committed to: (1) Supporting the development of sustainability metrics, analytics and tools, tailored to Central Texas and transferrable to other regions (such as expansion to San Antonio along the IH35 Corridor), including efforts that leverage the region's technological and academic expertise; (2) Bringing Activity Centers to life by supporting well-designed demonstration projects; (3) Strengthening the region's plan for sustainable development by applying data and insight generated by a robust analytic network to existing Central Texas plans, programs, and investments; and (4) Assisting and guiding federal funding agencies and other resources to prioritize and focus future federal investment throughout Central Texas. Sec. 1. Ratification of Consortium The parties to this MOU earlier created the Consortium to cooperatively implement the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program to support planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, environmental, and infrastructure investments. This MOU recognizes the creation, describes the roles and tasks of the Consortium members, and provides for the Consortium's governance. This MOU is intended by the parties to be a binding agreement. Sec. 2. Goals and Milestones Members of the Consortium recognize and support how the Project will be undertaken with regard to the three major activities and the agreed upon tasks: Demonstration Sites: • Solicit applications and commitments to participation in the Demo Sites planning process from CAMPO's 37 Activity Center host jurisdictions. • Contract with consultants to provide technical assistance to Demo Sites for planning; support planning efforts with Sustainable Places Analytics Tool. • Highlight Demo Site Final Plans and roll elements into ECT Toolbox. Sustainable Places Analytics Tool: • Develop framework for tool with regard to analytics computing capabilities based on Project's data, desired models, and interface with other models. • Proof of concept at Activity Centers selected for Analytic Test Sites followed by refinement for use at Planning Demo Sites selected from the application process. • Complete plan for long-term support for operation of tool. Outreach: • Concept introductions and ongoing information through regional forums conducted during the first and third year of the Project. • Regional engagement including Project Concepts and Progress Reports will be handled through websites, newsletter, and other tools as budget allows. • Final regional forum and report will showcase Analytics Tool, Demo Sites Plans, and modified ECT Toolbox and set foundation for ongoing planning at other Activity Centers. Sec. 3. Roles of Participating Entities As the designated lead agency, Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) will administer the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant work program in cooperation with the Consortium members. As the official funding recipient, CAPCOG will perform functions on behalf of the Consortium, including the following: • Conducting budget negotiations and sign the HUD Cooperative Agreement for the grant; • Hiring and managing administrative staff as funded by the grant; • Executing interlocal agreements and contracts as required by the workplan; • Establishing a program monitoring and performance measurement system to meet grant reporting requirements; • Representing the CATS Consortium with various organizations, committee, and events in the region, Washington, DC and national meetings; • Drawing down and dispersing grant funds; • Paying related administrative expenses; Page 2 of 6 • Monitoring the work of the consortia members; • Maintaining the LOCCS account as required by HUD; • Submitting all required reports to HUD. Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) will actively participate in grant implementation related to the Demo Site and Analytics Tool Workplans and will provide coordination and communications between the Project and the CAMPO organization. City of Austin will manage the contract with IBM for development of Analytics Tool on behalf of the Consortium Partners and will actively participate in Work Groups to ensure contract deliverables meet the need of the Demo Sites' planning and other goals of the CATS Consortium. City of Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation and home to Dell Computer and a tech -economy cluster. Round Rock will lend its experience in suburban/exurban growth patterns to the Consortium, and be a partner as the northern anchor of the MSA. City of San Marcos houses Texas State University and serves as the hub of the emerging "mid -cities" region on 1-35 (and future Lone Star Rail transit) connecting Austin and San Antonio. San Marcos will represent the southern portion of the MSA. Envision Central Texas (ECT) will participate at multiple levels to help guide the planning and implementation of the project to align with the ECT vision, and will provide assistance with outreach and coordination of regional meetings as appropriate. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Cap Metro) can provide transit and related service data, expertise, and some analysis of transit options for the development of the Analytics Tool. CMTA planning staff can assist in the Demonstration Sites events as well as provide technical assistance for the definition, selection, and analysis of demonstration sites. CMTA community involvement staff can provide assistance in planning outreach activities as well as some staffing for outreach events. Capital Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will participate as a transit resource for the non -urbanized area of the Project assisting with analysis of transit needs, costs, and characteristics of demo sites and will assist the Consortium with general outreach efforts. The University of Texas and IBM will serve as ex -officio, non-voting members of the Steering Committee. > The University of Texas — Center for Sustainable Development (UT), through a contractual relationship with CAPCOG, will oversee the data component and functionality of Analytics Tool so that its capacity is aligned with the goals and intent of the Project. ➢ IBM will bring deep technical expertise and analytics software to create the Analytics Tool, through a contractual relationship with City of Austin. IBM, the Austin Lab and its extended Smarter Cities team will work with the City of Austin, the UT Center for Sustainable Development (UT), and the CATS Consortium to produce a powerful regionally -based software tool to allow for cross -organization analysis as the basis for investments in livable, sustainable communities. The above members of the Steering Committee will manage planning and implementation activities to ensure Project components stay aligned with Project Application and Final Work Plans as approved by Page 3of6 HUD. Steering Committee members acknowledge that their duties as members include guidance and oversight for major activities as carried out by the following: ➢ Consortium Partners agree to participate on the Work Groups to provide direct guidance over major activities as well as to meet periodically to review and provide feedback on Project implementation. (Consortium Partners not on the Steering Committee will be asked to sign an abbreviated MOU). Sec. 4. Accountability All parties with responsibility for deliverables at all levels will be signatories to an Interlocal Agreement, Contract as provided for by State law, or an MOU. Only the Interlocal Agreements and Contracts will be legally enforceable; however, those communities executing MOUs for planning and analytical services will need to meet specific milestones to benefit from those services. Financial and Legal Requirements of the HUD Agreement No expenditures shall be made from the proceeds of the grant unless they are outlined in the approved or amended budget; all disbursements shall be made through interlocal agreements, subgrantee contracts, or other documents authorized by CAPCOG policy, and any expenditure over $15,000 shall be approved by the CAPCOG Executive Committee. All signatories of this MOU agree to comply with the requirements contained in the agreement, including the Terms and Conditions established by HUD, as they relate to the intent and scope of the project coinciding with the approved budget. Sec. 5. Governance and Decision-making Protocols Grantee. The Capital Area Council of Governments is the grantee and bears responsibility for financial, legal, and compliance requirements of the grant and its successful implementation. The CAPCOG Executive Committee is the governing body of CAPCOG and as such shall have final authority on all issues if they bear on any of the requirements contained in binding agreements between HUD and CAPCOG. Executive Team shall be composed of CAPCOG, CAMPO, City of Austin, and ECT represented by the Executive Director of each agency. The Executive Team is charged with making decisions related to HUD compliance and budget, disputes over implementation issues such as contract performance and deliverables, quick turn -around issues, and may override decisions of other committees and partners. Steering Committee shall be composed of representatives of Executive Team members and cities of Round Rock and San Marcos, Cap Metro, and CARTS. Steering Committee members shall each have one primary member and one named proxy. Proxies will be formally designated and cannot change from meeting to meeting. The University of Texas and IBM will serve as ex -officio, non-voting members of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is intended to be the decision-making body for core aspects of implementation including but not limited to: • Adoption of demonstration site goals and criteria. • Selection of activity centers for Analytic Test Sites and for Planning Demo Sites. • Approval of the RFP for demo site consultant services and recommendation for the consultant contract. • Decisions related to functionality and capacity of analytics tool during developmental stages. Page 4 of 6 Proposed modifications in scope of project work plan or budget to support work plan. • Engaging the public, local leaders, and interested organizations, including conduct of an outreach campaign on the work of the project. • Other issues arising from Activity Work Groups or general implementation. Consortium Partners. The CATS HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant application named the following (founding) partners; this is not intended to be an exclusive list and other organizations with an interest in the project may join with the consent of the founding partners. The Partners will primarily participate by serving on the Activity Work Groups but may be called together to work collectively on key issues and provide input and expertise. Founding Partners: Steering Committee members CAPCOG, CAMPO, Cities of Austin, San Marcos, and Round Rock; CapMetro, and CARTS; plus the University of Texas, Texas State University, Austin Community College, Worksource, HousingWorks, Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, Austin -San Antonio Corridor Council, Lone Star Rail District, Central Texas Sustainability Indicators Project, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), and Texas Department of Transportation District — Central Texas. Additional Partners: Community Action Network, Counties of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson, and the Central Health District. Activity Work Groups. Work groups are formed based on the three Major Activities of the project and will undertake planning, tactical discussions and review during implementation, guidance during implementation, and recommendations for final reporting. Each of the work groups will have a designated lead Consortium Partner to call meetings and facilitate coordination among members. Demo Site Work Group — Lead is CAMPO and CAPCOG jointly. Analytics Tool Work Group — Lead is City of Austin as Project Manager per contract. Outreach Work Group — Lead is CAPCOG. Sec. 6. Amendments The goals of the project with relation to the three Major Activities, the final work plan, and implementation steps agreed upon by the Governance outlined in section above shall only be altered with the agreement of the Steering Committee and HUD. Changes in the Governance with regard to the Executive Team and Steering Committee shall be up to the agency represented. Any formal changes in the budget, work plan, or aspects of the agreement between HUD and CAPCOG must be approved by the CAPCOG Executive Committee. Sec. 7. Effective Date and Termination This MOU takes effect for a party on the date it is signed on behalf of that party. Any party may terminate its participation in this MOU, and its membership in the Consortium, upon written notice to the other parties. The termination takes effect on the date of the -notice. Sec. 8. Signatures Page 5 of 6 The individual signing this MOU on behalf of a party warrants that he or and that the party is legally authorized to perform the obligations under The MOU will be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. This MOU with kept on file at CAPCOG. (Name of Steering Committee Entity), she is legally authorized to do so taken. will be deemed an original, but all the original signature page will be Name of authorized signatory Date Title CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, a political subdivision of the State of Texas Betty Voights Executive Director Page 6 of 6 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY. Agenda Item No. 11F3. City Council Agenda Summary Sheet Agenda Caption: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with CAPCOG regarding the Capital Area Texas Sustainability Consortium. Meeting Date: July 14, 2011 Department: Transportation Staff Person making presentation: John Dean Transportation Planner Item Summary: In the summer of 2010, the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) assembled a group of officials from around the region to help them prepare an application for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In August of 2010, the Round Rock City Council approved a resolution in support of this application (R -10-08-12-9E11), and further signed a letter of intent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding should CAPCOG be awarded the grant. The application proved successful, with CAPCOG being awarded $3.7M. The purpose of this grant program is to: 1) Develop Sustainable metrics and tools - use the region's technological and academic expertise to develop a system which is able to analyze investments to determine what the net benefit may be to a community. 2) Support well designed demonstration projects in selected activity centers throughout the region. 3) Strengthen the region's plan for sustainable development — enhance existing regional plans, by using data derived from this process to make plans more implementable and productive. The terms of the grant require that all members of the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) be signatories to an agreement to participate in the planning processes associated with this program. The group of regional partners mentioned above was later named the Capital Area Texas Sustainability Consortium (CATS Consortium), of which Round Rock is a member. Approval of this resolution would ratify the City of Round Rock's membership in the consortium, and commit Round Rock to further participation in the consortium in a guiding and consultative role. No specific costs to Round Rock have been identified at this time. Strategic Plan Relevance: 11.0 Alliances & Partnerships - Enhance capacity to succeed in strategic alliances 22.0 Transportation for Density Centers - Foster transportation systems that would support the development of major density centers Cost: N/A Source of Funds: N/A Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A Recommended Action: Approval EXECUTED DOCUMENTS FOLLOW Capital Area Texas Sustainability Consortium Memorandum of Understanding Member of the Steering Committee PREAMBLE The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are a broad-based consortium of public, private, academic and nonprofit stakeholders in the Central Texas region (Austin -Round Rock -San Marcos MSA) that seeks to build on the region's previous efforts to create innovative and effective strategies to refine and implement the region's plan and vision for sustainable development. II. The purpose of this MOU is to ratify the earlier creation of the Capital Area of Texas Sustainable Communities Consortium (Consortium) and provide a mutual understanding among its members that, having the capability and experience to work collaboratively, will implement the strategies and projects as set forth by the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant received by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). III. There is a recognized need among the parties for a coordinated, collaborative regional effort to prepare and carry out a successful plan to create stronger, more sustainable communities in our region. IV. This MOU is entered into by and between the City of Round Rock and the Capital Area Council of Governments, as the designated lead agency for the CATS Consortium. V. Each of the parties to this MOU is committed to: (1) Supporting the development of sustainability metrics, analytics and tools, tailored to Central Texas and transferrable to other regions (such as expansion to San Antonio along the IH35 Corridor), including efforts that leverage the region's technological and academic expertise; (2) Bringing Activity Centers to life by supporting well-designed demonstration projects; (3) Strengthening the region's plan for sustainable development by applying data and insight generated by a robust analytic network to existing Central Texas plans, programs, and investments; and (4) Assisting and guiding federal funding agencies and other resources to prioritize and focus future federal investment throughout Central Texas. Sec. 1. Ratification of Consortium The parties to this MOU earlier created the Consortium to cooperatively implement the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program to support planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, environmental, and infrastructure investments. This MOU recognizes the creation, describes the roles and tasks of the Consortium members, and provides for the Consortium's governance. This MOU is intended by the parties to be a binding agreement. 12--1(-- o-4-- Ilk— IW2 Sec. 2. Goals and Milestones Members of the Consortium recognize and support how the Project will be undertaken with regard to the three major activities and the agreed upon tasks: Demonstration Sites: • Solicit applications and commitments to participation in the Demo Sites planning process from CAMPO's 37 Activity Center host jurisdictions. • Contract with consultants to provide technical assistance to Demo Sites for planning; support planning efforts with Sustainable Places Analytics Tool. • Highlight Demo Site Final Plans and roll elements into ECT Toolbox. Sustainable Places Analytics Tool: • Develop framework for tool with regard to analytics computing capabilities based on Project's data, desired models, and interface with other models. • Proof of concept at Activity Centers selected for Analytic Test Sites followed by refinement for use at Planning Demo Sites selected from the application process. • Complete plan for Tong -term support for operation of tool. Outreach: • Concept introductions and ongoing information through regional forums conducted during the first and third year of the Project. • Regional engagement including Project Concepts and Progress Reports will be handled through websites, newsletter, and other tools as budget allows. • Final regional forum and report will showcase Analytics Tool, Demo Sites Plans, and modified ECT Toolbox and set foundation for ongoing planning at other Activity Centers. Sec. 3. Roles of Participating Entities As the designated lead agency, Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) will administer the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant work program in cooperation with the Consortium members. As the official funding recipient, CAPCOG will perform functions on behalf of the Consortium, including the following: • Conducting budget negotiations and sign the HUD Cooperative Agreement for the grant; • Hiring and managing administrative staff as funded by the grant; • Executing interlocal agreements and contracts as required by the workplan; • Establishing a program monitoring and performance measurement system to meet grant reporting requirements; • Representing the CATS Consortium with various organizations, committee, and events in the region, Washington, DC and national meetings; • Drawing down and dispersing grant funds; • Paying related administrative expenses; Page 2 of 6 • Monitoring the work of the consortia members; • Maintaining the LOCCS account as required by HUD; • Submitting all required reports to HUD. Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) will actively participate in grant implementation related to the Demo Site and Analytics Tool Workplans and will provide coordination and communications between the Project and the CAMPO organization. City of Austin will manage the contract with IBM for development of Analytics Tool on behalf of the Consortium Partners and will actively participate in Work Groups to ensure contract deliverables meet the need of the Demo Sites' planning and other goals of the CATS Consortium. City of Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation and home to Dell Computer and a tech -economy cluster. Round Rock will lend its experience in suburban/exurban growth patterns to the Consortium, and be a partner as the northern anchor of the MSA. City of San Marcos houses Texas State University and serves as the hub of the emerging "mid -cities" region on 1-35 (and future Lone Star Rail transit) connecting Austin and San Antonio. San Marcos will represent the southern portion of the MSA. Envision Central Texas (ECT) will participate at multiple levels to help guide the planning and implementation of the project to align with the ECT vision, and will provide assistance with outreach and coordination of regional meetings as appropriate. Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Cap Metro) can provide transit and related service data, expertise, and some analysis of transit options for the development of the Analytics Tool. CMTA planning staff can assist in the Demonstration Sites events as well as provide technical assistance for the definition, selection, and analysis of demonstration sites. CMTA community involvement staff can provide assistance in planning outreach activities as well as some staffing for outreach events. Capital Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) will participate as a transit resource for the non -urbanized area of the Project assisting with analysis of transit needs, costs, and characteristics of demo sites and will assist the Consortium with general outreach efforts. The University of Texas and IBM will serve as ex -officio, non-voting members of the Steering Committee. ➢ The University of Texas — Center for Sustainable Development (UT), through a contractual relationship with CAPCOG, will oversee the data component and functionality of Analytics Tool so that its capacity is aligned with the goals and intent of the Project. ➢ IBM will bring deep technical expertise and analytics software to create the Analytics Tool, through a contractual relationship with City of Austin. IBM, the Austin Lab and its extended Smarter Cities team will work with the City of Austin, the UT Center for Sustainable Development (UT), and the CATS Consortium to produce a powerful regionally -based software tool to allow for cross -organization analysis as the basis for investments in livable, sustainable communities. The above members of the Steering Committee will manage planning and implementation activities to ensure Project components stay aligned with Project Application and Final Work Plans as approved by Page 3 of 6 HUD. Steering Committee members acknowledge that their duties as members include guidance and oversight for major activities as carried out by the following: ➢ Consortium Partners agree to participate on the Work Groups to provide direct guidance over major activities as well as to meet periodically to review and provide feedback on Project implementation. (Consortium Partners not on the Steering Committee will be asked to sign an abbreviated MOU). Sec. 4. Accountability All parties with responsibility for deliverables at all levels will be signatories to an Interlocal Agreement, Contract as provided for by State law, or an MOU. Only the Interlocal Agreements and Contracts will be legally enforceable; however, those communities executing MOUs for planning and analytical services will need to meet specific milestones to benefit from those services. Financial and Legal Requirements of the HUD Agreement No expenditures shall be made from the proceeds of the grant unless they are outlined in the approved or amended budget; all disbursements shall be made through interlocal agreements, subgrantee contracts, or other documents authorized by CAPCOG policy, and any expenditure over $15,000 shall be approved by the CAPCOG Executive Committee. All signatories of this MOU agree to comply with the requirements contained in the agreement, including the Terms and Conditions established by HUD, as they relate to the intent and scope of the project coinciding with the approved budget. Sec. 5. Governance and Decision-making Protocols Grantee. The Capital Area Council of Governments is the grantee and bears responsibility for financial, legal, and compliance requirements of the grant and its successful implementation. The CAPCOG Executive Committee is the governing body of CAPCOG and as such shall have final authority on all issues if they bear on any of the requirements contained in binding agreements between HUD and CAPCOG. Executive Team shall be composed of CAPCOG, CAMPO, City of Austin, and ECT represented by the Executive Director of each agency. The Executive Team is charged with making decisions related to HUD compliance and budget, disputes over implementation issues such as contract performance and deliverables, quick turn -around issues, and may override decisions of other committees and partners. Steering Committee shall be composed of representatives of Executive Team members and cities of Round Rock and San Marcos, Cap Metro, and CARTS. Steering Committee members shall each have one primary member and one named proxy. Proxies will be formally designated and cannot change from meeting to meeting. The University of Texas and IBM will serve as ex -officio, non-voting members of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is intended to be the decision-making body for core aspects of implementation including but not limited to: • Adoption of demonstration site goals and criteria. • Selection of activity centers for Analytic Test Sites and for Planning Demo Sites. • Approval of the RFP for demo site consultant services and recommendation for the consultant contract. • Decisions related to functionality and capacity of analytics tool during developmental stages. Page 4 of 6 • Proposed modifications in scope of project work plan or budget to support work plan. • Engaging the public, local leaders, and interested organizations, including conduct of an outreach campaign on the work of the project. • Other issues arising from Activity Work Groups or general implementation. Consortium Partners. The CATS HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant application named the following (founding) partners; this is not intended to be an exclusive list and other organizations with an interest in the project may join with the consent of the founding partners. The Partners will primarily participate by serving on the Activity Work Groups but may be called together to work collectively on key issues and provide input and expertise. Founding Partners: Steering Committee members CAPCOG, CAMPO, Cities of Austin, San Marcos, and Round Rock; CapMetro, and CARTS; plus the University of Texas, Texas State University, Austin Community College, Worksource, HousingWorks, Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, Austin -San Antonio Corridor Council, Lone Star Rail District, Central Texas Sustainability Indicators Project, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), and Texas Department of Transportation District — Central Texas. Additional Partners: Community Action Network, Counties of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson, and the Central Health District. Activity Work Groups. Work groups are formed based on the three Major Activities of the project and will undertake planning, tactical discussions and review during implementation, guidance during implementation, and recommendations for final reporting. Each of the work groups will have a designated lead Consortium Partner to call meetings and facilitate coordination among members. Demo Site Work Group — Lead is CAMPO and CAPCOG jointly. Analytics Tool Work Group — Lead is City of Austin as Project Manager per contract. Outreach Work Group — Lead is CAPCOG. Sec. 6. Amendments The goals of the project with relation to the three Major Activities, the final work plan, and implementation steps agreed upon by the Governance outlined in section above shall only be altered with the agreement of the Steering Committee and HUD. Changes in the Governance with regard to the Executive Team and Steering Committee shall be up to the agency represented. Any formal changes in the budget, work plan, or aspects of the agreement between HUD and CAPCOG must be approved by the CAPCOG Executive Committee. Sec. 7. Effective Date and Termination This MOU takes effect for a party on the date it is signed on behalf of that party. Any party may terminate its participation in this MOU, and its membership in the Consortium, upon written notice to the other parties. The termination takes effect on the date of the notice. Sec. 8. Signatures Page 5 of 6 The individual signing this MOU on behalf of a party warrants that he or she is legally authorized to do so and that the party is legally authorized to perform the obligations undertaken. The MOU will be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. This MOU with the original signature page will be kept on file at CAPCOG. (Name of Steering Committee Entity), hi) Name of authorized signatory Date Title CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, a political subdivision of the State of Texas ._ ry ight. Execu ive Di • ctor Page 6 of 6