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R-11-09-22-11B9 - 9/22/2011 RESOLUTION NO. R-11-09-22-11B9 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock evaluates funding requests from local social service agencies to identify and help fund valuable, needed community services, and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has received a request for funds from CASA of Williamson County, 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 respond to increased numbers of child abuse cases due to rapid growth in the served area, specifically in the hiring of a volunteer coordinator so as to facilitate judges' requirements to monitor and furnish volunteers prior to appointment of children to CASA, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a Social Service Agency Annual 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 Social Service Agency Annual 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. O:\wdox\SCC1nts\0112\1 104\MUNICIPAL\00232724.DOC/rmc RESOLVED this 22nd day of September, 2011. ri ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: dV7 SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary 2 EXHIBIT CITY OF ROUND ROCK d"A" SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CASA OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY This Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") is made by and between the City of Round Rock, Texas (the "City") and CASA of Williamson County (the "Agency"), a non-profit corporation., Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for Fiscal Year: 2011-2012, the City hereby agrees to allocate Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Agency to fulfill the public purposes outlined by the City and the Agency herein. 1.1 Purpose. The City has in good faith determined that this Agreement serves a public purpose. This public purpose includes, but is not limited to, the Agency's efforts to respond to increased numbers of child abuse cases due to rapid growth in the served area, specifically in the hiring of a volunteer coordinator so as to facilitate judges' requirements to monitor and furnish volunteers prior to appointment of children to CASA. 1.2 Administration of Agreement. The City shall administer this Agreement. 1.3 Use of Funds. The Agency understands that the funds provided to it by the City will be used solely for the following program services in Round Rock: The Agency will make efforts to respond to increased numbers of child abuse cases due to rapid growth in the served area, specifically in the hiring of a volunteer coordinator so as to facilitate judges' requirements to monitor and furnish volunteers prior to appointment of children to CASA. 1.4 1.5 Distribution of Funds. The City will pay the annual total sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Agency in two (2) equal payments. Said payments are contingent upon the Agency submitting performance measures in accordance with Section 1.6(k) of this Agreement. 1.6 Relationship.of,Parties. Nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the City the agent, servant, or employee of the Agency, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between the City and the Agency. Alternatively, nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the Agency the agent, servant, or employee of the City, or to create any partnership,joint venture, or other association between the Agency and the City. 1.7 Principles and Controls. In administering the handling of contributed public funds, the City and the Agency agree to certain basic principles which are essential to maintain community acceptance and support, which are as follows: a. The Agency shall maintain its status as a voluntary, non-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless exempted by federal guidelines; b. The Agency shall remain in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas; C. The Agency shall notify the City of major programmatic and administrative changes which could substantially affect the Agency's operation and service delivery; d. The Agency shall actively maintain a current list (including term of office) of the Agency's directors, as well as regular meeting times of its board of directors, and shall provide same to the City; e. The Agency shall actively maintain minutes of its board meetings and detailed financial reports which include detailed comparisons of budgeted and actual activity and change in financial position, and shall provide same to the City. Such reports shall be attested to by the Agency's board, and shall be provided on a regular and timely basis, or as requested by the City; L The Agency shall provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the Agency, and does hereby hold harmless the City and its employees, designees, and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury caused to any employee, client, patron, agency, visitor or guest of the Agency; 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 the City; h. The Agency shall prepare a detailed annual budget, translating program service plans into financial terms, and shall provide a copy of this budget to the City. Such budget must have comparative columns showing previous year and current year actual and proposed budget figures. Revenues should be categorized by major source and expenses categorized by purpose; i. The Agency shall be responsible for generation of support for its programs, and shall not rely solely on the City for funding of its programs; j. The Agency shall allow the City to conduct a semi-annual inspection of the Agency's premises and operations; and 2 k. The Agency and the City shall establish agreed--upon performance measures. Such performance measures shall be submitted to the City by the Agency as requested, but not more than four (4) times per year. 1.7 Term of AV, eement. This Agreement shall be in effect for the City's fiscal year which begins October 1, 2011 and ends September 3 0, 2012. 1.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the City and the Agency. No oral agreements are in effect pertaining to this g enc Y Agreement. Any changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing with the consent of both parties, duly acted upon by formal action of the governing bodies of both parties. 1.9 Assignability. This Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred in whole or in part without the written consent of both the City and the Agency. EXECUTED BY: Agency President/Chair, Board of Directors Date Signed Agency Chief Professional Officer (Paid Staff) Date Signed Mayor, City of Round Rock, Texas Date Signed FOR CITY, ATTEST: By: Sara L. White, City Secretary FOR CITY, APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney 3 ROUNpR4MTECity Council Agenda Summary Sheet PURPOSE.PASS(QN.PROSPERITY. Agenda Item No. *1169. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Social Service Agency Annual Agenda Caption: Funding Agreement with CASA of Williamson County for$5,,000.00. Meeting Date: September 22,2011 Department: Finance Staff Person making presentation: Cheryl Delaney Finance Director Item Summary: City leadership developed a process to receive and evaluate funding requests from social services agencies. This process was followed by a seven member team of Councilmembers and City staff to review the agency applications and make funding recommendations. The recommendations are made utilizing criteria outlined in the application. The agency's project must meet a municipal public purpose and must benefit an acceptable number of Round Rock citizens. Funded agencies are required to submit performance reports that reflect the impact they are making in the Round Rock community. CASA of Williamson County will use this funding for court appointed advocates for abused and neglected children. Funding has been allocated in the 2011-2012 operating budget for this agency. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions. Cost: $5,,000.00 Source of Funds: General Fund Date of Public Hearing(if required): N/A Recommended Action: Approval COPY CITY OF ROUND ROCK SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CASA OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY This Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") is made by and between the City of Round Rock, Texas (the "City") and CASA of Williamson County (the "Agency"), anon-profit corporation. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, the City hereby agrees to allocate Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Agency to fulfill the public purposes outlined by the City and the Agency herein. 1.1 Purpose. The City has in good faith determined that this Agreement serves a public purpose. This public purpose includes, but is not limited to, the Agency's efforts to respond to increased numbers of child abuse cases due to rapid growth in the served area, specifically in the hiring of a volunteer coordinator so as to facilitate judges' requirements to monitor and furnish volunteers prior to appointment of children to CASA. 1.2 Administration of Agreement. The City shall administer this Agreement. 1.3 Use of Funds. The Agency understands that the funds provided to it by the City will be used solely for the following program services in Round Rock: The Agency will make efforts to respond to increased numbers of child abuse cases due to rapid growth in the served area, specifically in the hiring of a volunteer coordinator so as to facilitate judges' requirements to monitor and furnish volunteers prior to appointment of children to CASA. 1.4 1.5 Distribution of Funds. The City will pay the annual total sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Agency in two (2) equal payments. Said payments are contingent upon the Agency submitting performance measures in accordance with Section 1.6(k) of this Agreement. 1.6 Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the City the agent, servant, or employee of the Agency, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between the City and the Agency. Alternatively, nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the Agency the agent, servant, or employee of the City, or to create any partnership,joint venture, or other association between the Agency and the City. 1.7 Principles and Controls. In administering the handling of contributed public funds, the City and the Agency agree to certain basic principles which are essential to maintain community acceptance and support, which are as follows: COPY a. The Agency shall maintain its status as a voluntary, non-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless exempted by federal guidelines; b. The Agency shall remain in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas; C. The Agency shall notify the City of major programmatic and administrative changes which could substantially affect the Agency's operation and service delivery; d. The Agency shall actively maintain a current list (including term of office) of the Agency's directors, as well as regular meeting times of its board of directors, and shall provide same to the City; e. The Agency shall actively maintain minutes of its board meetings and detailed financial reports which include detailed comparisons of budgeted and actual activity and change in financial position, and shall provide same to the City. Such reports shall be attested to by the Agency's board, and shall be provided on a regular and timely basis, or as requested by the City; L The Agency shall provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the Agency, and does hereby hold harmless the City and its employees, designees, and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury caused to any employee, client, patron, agency, visitor or guest of the Agency; 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 the City; h. The Agency shall prepare a detailed annual budget, translating program service plans into financial terms, and shall provide a copy of this budget to the City. Such budget must have comparative columns showing previous year and current year actual and proposed budget figures. Revenues should be categorized by major source and expenses categorized by purpose; i. The Agency shall be responsible for generation of support for its programs, and shall not rely solely on the City for funding of its programs; j. The Agency shall allow the City to conduct a semi-annual inspection of the Agency's premises and operations; and 2 COPY k. The Agency and the City shall establish agreed-upon performance measures. Such performance measures shall be submitted to the City by the Agency as requested, but not more than four (4) times per year. 1.7 Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in effect for the City's fiscal year which begins October 1, 2011 and ends September 30, 2012. 1.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the City and the Agency. No oral agreements are in effect pertaining to this Agreement. Any changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing with the consent of both parties, duly acted upon by formal action of the governing bodies of both parties. 1.9 Assignability. This Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred in whole or in part without the written consent of both the City and the Agency. EXECUTED BY: Agency President/Chair, Board of Directors Date Signed Agency Chief Professional Officer (Paid Staff) Date Signed Mayor, City of Round Rock, Texas Date Signed FOR CITY, ATTEST: By: M Sara L. White, City Secretary FOR CITY, P ROVED S TO FORM: By: StepIi�n . Sheets, City Attorney 3