CM-2016-1206 - 10/17/2016CITY OF ROUND ROCK
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY ANNUAL
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
LITERACY COUNCIL 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 the Literacy Council of
Williamson County (the "Agency"), a non-profit corporation. Pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement, for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, the City hereby agrees to allocate Two Thousand Five
Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($2,500) to the Agency to fulfill the public and municipal
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 provide Project Moving Up.
1.2 Administration of A14reement. 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 for the following program services in Round Rock: to provide
services for self-sufficiency education (ESL, Basic Literacy and GED tutoring).
1.4 Distribution of Funds. The City will pay the annual total sum of Two Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) 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.
1.5 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.
1.6 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;
f. 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
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.
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1.7 Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in effect for the City's fiscal year
which begins October 1, 2016 and ends September 30, 2017.
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 Pr, e t/Chair, Directors
Agen y Chief Professional Officer (Paid Staff)
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City Manager, City of Round lVock, Texas
FOR CITY,
ATTEST:
By:
Sara L. White, City Clerk
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Date Signe
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Date Signed
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City of Round Rock
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ASROCK Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number:
Title: Consider executing a Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement
with Literacy Council of Williamson County.
Type: City Manager Item
Governing Body: City Manager Approval
Agenda Date: 10/14/2016
Dept Director: Susan Morgan, CFO
Cost: $2,500.00
Indexes: General Fund
Attachments: Social Service Funding Agreement - Literacy Council of Willamson
County, LAF - Literacy Council of Willamson County
Department: Finance Department
Text of Legislative File CM -2016-1206
Consider executing a Social Service Agency Annual Funding Agreement with Literacy Council of
Williamson County.
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.
Literacy Council of Williamson County will use this funding to provide services for self-sufficiency
education(ESL, Basic Literacy and GED tutoring). Funding has been allocated in the 2016-2017 operating
budget for this agency. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions.
$2,500
General Fund
Staff recommends approval
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