CM-2014-597 - 12/5/2014City of Round Rock
TROUxn"s°ROS` Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number:
Title: Consider Execution of a CDBG 2014-2015 Sub -recipient Agreement with
the Round Rock Housing Authority Neighborhood Outreach Center.
Type: City Manager Item
Governing Body:
City Manager Approval
Agenda Date:
1 21512 01 4
Dept Director:
Lorie Lankford
Cost:
$12,000.00
Indexes:
CDBG HUD Entitlement Grants
Attachments: cdbg The agreement 2014.pdf, RRHA NOC LAF 2014.pdf
Department: Finance Department
Text of Legislative File CM -2014-597
Consider Execution of a 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant Sub -recipient Agreement with the
Round Rock Housing Authority Neighborhood Outreach Center in the amount of $12,000. The Round Rock
Housing Authority will use the funds to pay for teacher and facilitator salaries as well as supplies and
equipment. The Neighborhood Outreach Center will assist 80 unduplicated clients in Round Rock.
Staff recommends approval.
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIUCITY MANAGER ACTION
Required for Submission of ALL City Council and City Manager Items
Community Deyelopment Block Grant
Department Name: Finance Project Name: Agreement
Project Mgr/Resource; Liz Alvarado ContractorivendoC Round Rods Housing Authority
Council Action:
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QCity Manager Approval
Attorney
CMA Wording
Consider executing a CDBG Agreement with Round Rock Housing Authority for the Neighborhood Outreach Program.
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CDBG Grant No. B -14 -MC -48-0514
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of � /Fr Fr r,)pe( 2014 by and
between the City of Round Rock, a Texas home -rule municipality (herein called "CITY") and the
Round Rock Housing Authority (herein called "HOUSING AUTHORITY").
WHEREAS, 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, CITY wishes to engage HOUSING AUTHORITY to assist CITY in
utilizing such funds; and
WHEREAS, HOUSING AUTHORITY has a program entitled the "Neighborhood
Outreach Program" which provides services to low to moderate income individuals, including
but not limited to tutoring; 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 2014-2015 program known as the Neighborhood
Outreach Center Services program in a manner satisfactory to 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
Facilitator who will be responsible for coordinating staff and volunteer
activities, self-sufficiency programs, and tutoring.
Activity: Pay the costs for elementary and high school teacher to provide student
instruction.
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General Administration
The Executive Director of HOUSING AUTHORITY ("Executive Director") will
provide administrative oversight for the program.
1.2 National Obiectives
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
tutoring for children from low- and moderate -income families.
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
Unduplicated Clients Receiving
# of Weeks
Program Services Per Year
Elementary and Secondary
80
Education and Tutoring
36
1.4. Staffine
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
I Hrs. per Week
# of Weeks
=
Estimated Hours
Neighborhood Outreach
Center Facilitator
6
36
=
216
Timeframe: October 1, 2014 through July 1, 2015
Title
Hrs. per Week
# of Weeks
= Estimated Hours
Teacher
—Elementary
8
36
= 288
Teacher
—Secondary
8
36
= 288
Timeframe: October I, 2014 through July 1, 2015
Any changes in the key personnel assigned or their general responsibilities under this program
are subject to the prior approval of CITY.
SECTION II:
TIME OF PERFORMANCE
2.1 Services of HOUSING AUTHORITY shall start on the October 1, 2014. This
Agreement shall expire on July 1, 2015, unless extended in writing by HOUSING AUTHORITY
and CITY, except as provided below. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall complete all services
contemplated by this Agreement prior to its expiration.
2.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.1, the term of this Agreement shall automatically be extended
for as long as HOUSING AUTHORITY has control over CDBG funds, including program
income.
2.3 If the term of this Agreement is extended pursuant to Section 2.2, the term of this
Agreement shall expire upon the disposition of the CDBG funds by HOUSING AUTHORITY,
or remittance of the CDBG funds, including program income, to CITY by HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
SECTION III:
BUDGET
All funds expended by HOUSING AUTHORITY pursuant to this agreement shall be
expended in accordance with the following budget:
Line Item
Amount
Salary for Elementary and Secondary Teachers $6,000.00
Facilitator Salary $5,700.00
Supplies, equipment and overhead $300.00
Total
$12,000.00
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. HOUSING
AUTHORITY may reallocate funds from one budget line -item above to another budget line -item
provided that the level of program services does not decrease and provided that the CITY's
Director of Finance approves such reallocation in writing.
SECTION IV:
PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed the total amount to be paid by CITY under this Agreement shall not
exceed $12,000.00. Draw -downs 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 inaccordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular 122.
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 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:
HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Elizabeth Alvarado
Community Development Coordinator
ROUND ROCK HOUSING
AUTHORITY:
City of Round Rock
Deborah Williams
Executive Director
221 East Main Street
PO Box 781
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Round Rock TX 78680-0781
Telephone: 512-218-5416
Telephone: 255-9159, ext. 201
Fax: 512-341-3328
Fax: 255-3943
e-mail: lalvarado@roundrocktexas.gov
e-mail:
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SECTION VI:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with the requirements of Title 24 Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 570 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
concerning Community Development Block Grants and all federal regulations and policies
issued pursuant to these regulations, except that: (1) HOUSING AUTHORITY does not assume
CITY's environmental responsibilities, if any, described in 24 CFR § 570.604; and (2)
HOUSING AUTHORITY does not assume CITY'S responsibility, if any, for initiating the
review process under the provision of 24 CFR Part 52. HOUSING AUTHORITY further agrees
to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds
otherwise available.
SECTION VII:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
7.1. General Comnliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement.
7.2. Independent Contractor
It is understood and agreed that HOUSING AUTHORITY is an independent contractor
and shall not be considered an employee of CITY. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall at all times
remain an independent contractor with respect to the services to be performed under this
Agreement. CITY shall be exempt from payment of all unemployment compensation, FICA and
retirement benefits to HOUSING AUTHORITY, its employees, officers, or other agents, as
HOUSING AUTHORITY is an independent contractor. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not be
within protection or coverage of CITY'S Workers' Compensation insurance, Health Insurance,
Liability Insurance or any other Insurance that CITY from time to time may have in force and
effect.
7.3. Hold Harmless
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall indemnify, save harmless and exempt CITY, its officers,
agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings,
claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, attorney fees and any and all other costs or fees incident
to any work done as result of this Agreement and arising out of a willful or negligent act or
omission of HOUSING AUTHORITY, its officers, agents, servants, 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 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 CITY.
7.6. Amendments -
The terms and conditions of this Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the
parties and supersede 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
Partial terminations of the Scope of Services in Paragraph 1.1 above may only be
undertaken with the prior approval of 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 CITY, become property of 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, such material failures include, but are not limited to the following:
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 CITY reports that are incorrect or
incomplete in any material respect.
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 CITY within the
fifteen (15) days after notification of deficiencies, and such breach of contract relate 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, CITY may seek
reimbursement of all funds paid from CITY to HOUSING AUTHORITY under this Agreement.
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not be relieved of the liability to CITY for damages
sustained by CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by HOUSING AUTHORITY and
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 CITY from HOUSING AUTHORITY is
determined. Should CITY become aware of my activity by HOUSING AUTHORITY which
would jeopardize CITY's position with HUD which would cause a payback of CDBG funds or
other CITY federal funds then CITY may take appropriate action including injunctive relief
against HOUSING AUTHORITY to prevent the transaction as aforesaid. The failure of CITY to
exercise this right shall in no way constitute a waiver by CITY to demand payment or seek any
other relief in law or in equity to which it may be justly entitled.
7.8. Pendine 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.
7.10 Participant Eli ibg ility
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall only provide services that benefit from this Agreement to
families that qualify as a `low -and moderate -income household," as that term is defined in 24
CFR § 570.3. HOUSING AUTHORITY shall require all families served by HOUSING
AUTHORITY pursuant to this Agreement to establish that such families me a low -and
moderate -income household through the use of documentation such as pay stubs, tax returns,
social security statements or other readily verifiable financial documentation. Pursuant to 24
CFR § 570.3, a low -and moderate -income household is a household having an income equal to
or less than the Section 8 low-income limit established from time to time by HUD. The current
Section 8 income limits are contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein for
all purposes. HOUSING AUTHORITY acknowledges that the Section 8 income limits are
subject to amendment from time to time and that the income limits in place at the time
HOUSING AUTHORITY receives an application for service determine participant eligibility
under this Agreement.
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 § 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 § 570.208;
3. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities under 24 CFR §§
570.201 - 570.206;
4. Financial records as required by 24 CFR § 570.502, 24 CFR §§ 84.21-28
and OMB Circular A-110; and
5. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24
CFR Part 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 five (5) 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
five-year period, whichever occurs later.
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 'B", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Any
other basis for determining eligibility must be approved by 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 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 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 the return of all
unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and receivable
accounts to 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 CITY, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal
Government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as 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.
8.3. Reporting and Payment Procedures
A. Program Income
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall report and remit all program income, as that term is
defined in 24 CFR § 570.500(a), to the CITY in accordance with the City of Round Rock
Community Development Block Grant Program Income Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
and incorporated herein for all purposes.
Any interest earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury is not program income and
shall be remitted promptly to the CITY. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 570.500(a)(5) and 24 CFR §
570.503(b)(7), program income does not include proceeds from the disposition of real property
acquired or improved with CDBG funds when the disposition occurs after five (5) years after the
expiration of this Agreement. HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that the obligations of
HOUSING AUTHORITY under this Section 8.3 shall survive the expiration or termination of
this agreement and shall continue for a period of five (5) yens following the expiration of this
Agreement pursuant to Section II, or termination of this Agreement.
B. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, HOUSING AUTHORITY will develop an indirect cost
allocation plan for determining HOUSING AUTHORITY's appropriate share of administrative
costs and shall submit such plan to CITY for approval.
C. Payment Procedures
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 CITY in accordance with advance fund
and program income balances available under this contract for costs incurred by CITY on the
behalf of HOUSING AUTHORITY.
D. Progress Reports
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall submit regular Monthly Progress Reports to CITY in the
form, content, and frequency as required by CITY. These shall include but not be limited to
summary of expenditures, list of beneficiaries and a brief narrative of accomplishments.
Monthly Progress Reports should be submitted on Exhibit "D", attached hereto and incorporated
herein unless an alternative report is approved by CITY in advance and in writing.
E. Budgets
CITY and 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 CITY and HOUSING AUTHORITY.
8.4. Procurement
A. Compliance
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall maintain inventory records, which clearly identifies any
real or personal 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 § 570.503(b)(8). All program assets
(unexpended advanced funds) shall revert to CITY upon termination of this Agreement. The
only authorized expenditures of funds shall be those items and indirect costs provided in Section
III of this Agreement.
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B. OMB Standards
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall procure materials in accordance with the requirements
of Attachment O of OMB Circular A -I 10, Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently follow
Attachment N, Property Management Standards, 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 CITY for any travel
outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement. 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 CITY all unexpended CDBG funds on hand and any accounts
receivable attributable to the use of funds under this Agreement, as determined at the time of the
expiration, discontinuance or termination of this Agreement, within ten (10) days from the time
of expiration, discontinuance, or termination of services. The funds remaining will be
appropriated to eligible CDBG activities in keeping with 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 until five (5)
years after expiration of this Agrgement. 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 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 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 CITY for the CDBG program or (b) retained after compensating 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.
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 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,
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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 nondiscrimination provisions in
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. 5301 et 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 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 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. 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. AArproved Plan
HOUSING AUTHORITY agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to
CITY's specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided
in Presidents Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1966. 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
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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 CITY, HUD or its agent, or other authorized Federal officials for
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
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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
(I8 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 CITY for review upon request.
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 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 Part 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 CITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY and any of HOUSING AUTHORITY's subcontractors. Failure to
fulfill these requirements shall subject 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.
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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
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
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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 CITY.
B. Subcontracts
Avorovals
HOUSING AUTHORITY shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or
individual in the performance of this contract without written consent of CITY prior to the
execution of such Agreement.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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
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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, 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.
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 § 570.2000).
SECTION XI:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
11.1. Airand 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.
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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 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:
SEVERABILITY
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.
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SECTION NIH:
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 terns of this Agreement.
SECTION XIV:
WAIVER
14.1. 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 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 last date of due
execution by both parties.
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EXHIBIT "C"
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM INCOME POLICY
This policy is implemented to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
governing the disposition of program income. Applicable laws and regulations include, but are not limited
to, Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter V, Subchapter C, Part 570, Subpart J and Subpart K.
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Program Income means gross income received by the Recipient or Sub -recipient directly
generated from the use of CDBG funds.
1.2 Recipient means the City of Round Rock, Texas.
1.3 Sub -recipient means any entity that receives CDBG funding from the Recipient.
1.4 CDBG means a Community Development Block Grant received by the Recipient
pursuant to Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter V, Subchapter C, Part 570.
1.5 Income Report means an accounting and report prepared by the Sub -recipient setting
forth the amount of Program Income generated by the Sub -recipient's activities and the
method by which such Program Income was generated.
2. INCOME: Program Income includes, but is not limited to, the following:
2.1 Proceeds from the disposition by sale or long -tens lease of real property purchased or
improved with CDBG funds, including but not limited to, a pro rata share of mortgage
payments, principal and interest, or lease payments received by a Sub -recipient as a
result of such sale or long -tens lease; such pro rata share being calculated pursuant to
Section 5, below.
2.2 Gross income from the use or rental of real property owned by the Recipient or by a Sub -
recipient that was constructed or improved with CDBG funds, less costs incidental to
generation of the income.
2.3 Proceeds from the sale of obligations (mortgages) secured by loans made where CDBG
funds were used.
2.4 Interest earned on program income pending its disposition.
DISPOSITION OF INCOME AND REPORTS: Sub -recipients shall:
3.1 Annually remit to Recipient Program Income received by Sub -recipient together with an
Income Report on or before the tenth (10th) day of the month following the end of the
program year.
3.2 Submit an Income Report for each quarter of the program year by the 10th day of the
month following the end of the quarter.
3.3 Allocate each Income Report to each program year in which funding was received.
3.4 Allocate each Income Report to each source generating the income.
3.5 Continue the reporting and remittance under this Section until five (5) years from the date'
funds were last spent in each program year or until five (5) years after the expiration of
the relevant agreement between the City and the Sub -recipient, whichever is later.
INCOME MORE THAN $25.000 OR LESS THAN $25.000:
4.1 Recipient shall have on file appropriate supporting documentation necessary to support
the Recipient's determination of the total Program Income generated from all of the
activities of the Recipient and all Sub -recipients.
4.2 If the annual amount of Program Income does not exceed $25,000, the Recipient may
transfer the funds to the Recipient's General Fund and use the funds as authorized by
the Annual Operating Budget.
4.3 If the total annual amount exceeds $25,000, then the Program Income will be handled in
accordance with regulatory requirements.
5. CALCULATION OF PROGRAM INCOME:
5.1 The amount of Program Income resulting from a sale of property acquired using CDBG
funds by a Sub -recipient is calculated by multiplying the sales price of such property by
a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of CDBG funds used to purchase such
property and the denominator of which is the total contract price of such property (the
"Sale Income Ratio'). In the event the Sub -recipient will receive partial or periodic
payments as a result of a sale of property acquired using CDBG funds, the Program
Income derived from each payment is the amount of such partial or periodic payments
multiplied by the Sale Income Ratio. Once the Sale Income Ratio has been determined, it
shall not change.
5.2 EXAMPLE:
Land purchase with CDBG funds $25,000
Contract Price $60,000
The Sale Income Ratio is $25,000 , $60,000 = 41.667
The Sale Income Ratio is applied to all dispositions of property, including but not limited to:
• sale by the homeowner.
• foreclosure by Sub -recipient and sale to another homeowner.
• the rental or lease payments if Sub -recipient forecloses and rents or leases the property
• any profit realized from any sale of the property
• principal and interest payments received to satisfy the mortgage
• any other event that would create Program Income.
5.3 If the real property acquired with CDBG funds is posted for foreclosure, and a third party
purchases the property, Program Income from such third -party purchase is the amount of funds in
excess of the mortgage balance multiplied by the Sale Income Ratio.
5.4 Program Income resulting from a rental or lease of property by a Sub -recipient that was
acquired using CDBG funds is calculated by multiplying the rental or lease payment of such
property by a fraction, the numerator of which is the amount of CDBG funds used to purchase
such property and the denominator of which is the value of such property (the'Rental Income
Ratio'). In the case of personal property, the value is the total purchase price paid by Sub -
recipient. In the was of real property, the value of such real property is the total of the amount of
CDBG funds used to acquire the real property plus the amount of additional funds expended by a
Sub -recipient for the acquisition of such real property or the construction of improvements
of such real property is the total of the amount of CDBG funds used to acquire the real property
plus the amount of additional funds expended by a Sub -recipient for the acquisition of such real
property or the construction of improvements thereon.
6. SUB -RECIPIENTS RETAIN INCOME: Sub -recipients may retain Program Income provided:
6.1 The Program Income was generated before March 8, 2011;
6.2 A report is provided to Recipient allocating the Program Income to each activity for each
program year;
6.3 The Program Income is used to support the activities authorized by the agreement for
that program year; and
6.4 Sub -recipient complies with paragraph 3 above for all income generated after March 8,
2011.
EXIIIBIT "D"
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
Month: -1 20
Summary of Expenditures:
List of Beneficiaries:
Narrative of Accomplishments: