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CM-09-01-017CITY OF ROUND ROCK SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER This Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement ("Agreement") is by and between the City of Round Rock ("Round Rock") and Round Rock Area Serving Center ("Agency"), a non-profit corporation. Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Round Rock hereby agrees to allocate Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($31,350.00) to the Agency to fulfill the public purposes outlined by Round Rock and the Agency herein. 1.1 Purpose. Round Rock has in good faith determined that this Agreement serves a public purpose. This public purpose includes, but is not limited to, the Agency's efforts to provide leadership, initiative, and support for volunteer efforts in the Round Rock community. 1.2 Administration of Agreement. Round Rock shall administer this Agreement. 1.3 Use of Funds. The Agency understands that the funds provided to it by Round Rock will be used for the following program services in Round Rock: To provide leadership, initiative and support for volunteer efforts in the Round Rock Community. 1.4 Distribution of Funds. Round Rock will pay the annual sum of Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($31,350.00) to the Agency in two equal payments. Said payments are contingent upon the Agency submitting performance measures in accordance with 1.6(k) of this Agreement. 1.5 Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make Round Rock the agent, servant, or employee of the Agency, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between Round Rock and the Agency. Alternatively, nothing contained herein, either explicitly or implicitly, shall be deemed or construed to make the Agency the agent, servant, or employee of Round Rock, or to create any partnership, joint venture, or other association between the Agency and Round Rock. 1.6 Principles and Controls. In administering the handling of contributed public funds, Round Rock and the Agency agree to the following certain basic principles which are essential to maintain community acceptance and support: a. The Agency shall maintain its status as a voluntary, non-profit corporation under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue code, unless exempt by Federal guidelines; 1531241m1 0112.0800 CM 09.01- o11/ b. The Agency shall remain in good standing under the laws of the state of Texas; c. The Agency shall notify Round Rock of major programmatic and administrative changes which could substantially affect the Agency's operation and service delivery; d. The Agency shall provide to Round Rock and actively maintain a current list (including term of office) of the Agency's directors, as well as its regular meeting times; e. The Agency shall provide to Round Rock minutes of its board of director meetings and detailed financial reports which include detailed comparisons of budgeted and actual activity and change in financial position. The reports shall be attested to by the Agency's board of directors and be provided on a regular and timely basis as requested by Round Rock; f. The Agency shall provide adequate liability insurance coverage for the Agency, and does hereby indemnify Round Rock and its employees, designees, and agents from any and all liability for any damage or injury caused to any employee, client, patron, agency, visitor or guest of the Agency; g. If an independent public accountant prepares an annual audit or review in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards, the Agency shall provide a copy of such report to Round Rock; h. The Agency shall prepare a detailed annual budget, translating program service plans into financial terms, and shall provide a copy of this budget to Round Rock. The budget must have comparative columns showing previous year actual and proposed year budget figures. Revenues should be categorized by major source and expenses categorized by purpose; i. The Agency shall be responsible for generation of support for its programs and not rely solely on Round Rock for funding of its programs; j. The Agency shall allow Round Rock to conduct a semi-annual inspection of the Agency's premises and operations; and k. The Agency and Round Rock shall establish agreed upon performance measures. Performance measures will be submitted to Round Rock by the Agency as requested, but not more than four times a year. 1.7 Term of Agreement. This Agreement is in effect for the City's fiscal year which begins October 1, 2008 and ends September 30, 2009. 1.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Round Rock and the Agency. No oral agreements are in effect pertaining to this Agreement. Any changes or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing with the consent of both parties. 1.9 Assignability. This Agreement cannot be assigned or transferred in any part without the written consent of both Round Rock and the Agency. Executed by: Ageny-C -2 6 -o `7 Date ief Professional Officer (paid staff) Date Ci of ound Rock, igkeler C44/ Vv o flair 3 Date DATE: January 23, 2009 SUBJECT: City Manager Agenda - January 30, 2009 ITEM: Consider executing a Funding Agreement with Round Rock Area Serving Center Department: Finance Department Staff Person: Cheryl Delaney, Finance Director Justification: City Leadership developed a process to receive and evaluate funding requests from social service agencies. Funding recommendations were made utilizing criteria outlined in the application process. Funding has been allocated in the 2008-2009 operating budget for this agency. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions. Fundinci: Cost: $31,350.00 Source of funds: General Fund Outside Resources: N/A Background Information: Funds will be used to provide leadership and support for volunteer efforts in the Round Rock Community. Public Comment: Public Hearings were held in the budget adoption process. 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