HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14785: PA NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION COUNCIL - CDBG CONTRACTMemo~andunz
To: Steve Fitigibbons, City Manager /
From: Dale Watson, Director of Planning & Communit}~ Development ~Sv/
Dater June 30, 2008
Re: Proposed Resolution #14785
RECOMMENDATION:
I recomrtiend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution #14785 authorizing
contracts with the City of Port Arthur and Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council.
BACKGROUND:
Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council was awazded $10,000.00 to provide
neighborhood security through the use of citizen patrol groups, primarily in low to
moderate income neighborhoods.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
. Funding source will be Community Development Block Grant funds.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Funding will not have an effect on our staffmg level.
SUMMARY:
I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution #14785 authorizing
contracts with the City of Port Arthur and Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council.
P: R. 14785
- 06/30/08 ME-Grants Management
RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CDBG
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 BETWEEN THE PORT
ARTHUR NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR TO PROVIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY THROUGH
THE USE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION GROUPS, PRIMARILY IN LOW
TO MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS.
WHEREAS, the Port .Arthur Neighborhood Action Council operates as a
non-profit organization that provides neighborhood security through the use of citizen
patrol groups; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has
awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,407,647.00 pursuant to the Housing
and Development Act of 1974 for the primary benefit of low and moderate income
persons; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, by its adoption of Resolution Number 06-
142, (authorizing submission of a 32nd Year Consolidated Plan) has obligated itself to
provide fmancial assistance to public services organizations; and,
WHEREAS, under the terms of the grant, the City is to review the
requests for the disbursement of funds to the Port Arthur Neighborhood Action
Council; and,
WHEREAS, activities undertaken by Port Arthur Neighborhood Action
Council must principally benefit low and moderate income persons as has been
determined by the parties and is established under the guidelines of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR
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THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with the Port
Arthur Neighborhood Action Council in the amount of $10,000.00 for the proposal
outlined herein and further described in the attached contract in substantially the same
form as Attachment 1; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day
of A.D., 2008 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED FOR FORM:
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-CITY ATT EY ~ 9~vi ~y~,y, ~,0.'- ~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
PROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
REBECCA UNDERHILL
DIRECTOR7OF FINA/NCE
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DALE WATSON, DIRECTOR
PLANNING & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
AGREE TO
PANAC
DATE:
ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CONTRACT FOR A
NON-PROFIT SUBRECIPIENT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
SECTION 1. PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT
This contract and agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Port Arthur,
Texas (hereinafter called the "City") acting herein by City Manager, duly authorized by
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Neighborhood
Action Council,-Jefferson County, Texas.(hereinafrer called "Subrecipient") acting herein by
its Executive Director, duly authorized by its Board of Directors:- The parties hereto agree, by
the execution hereof, that they are bound to the mutual obligations and to the performance and
accomplishment of the tasks described herein.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the Subrecipient operates as a Texas non-profit organization that
provides neighborhood security through the use of neighborhood action groups; and,
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,407,647 pursuant to the Housing and
Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafer called the "grant"); and,
WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 06-142 (authorizing submission of a
32~ Year Community Development Block Grant Application) [he City has obligated itself to
provide fmancial assistance to Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council for activities for
neighborhood watch groups that benefit low and moderate income neighborhoods in Port
Arthur through a contract with the Subrecipient; and, ,
WHEREAS, under the terms of the grant the City must ensure that all
applicable federal requirements are met concerning the disbursement of funds to .the
Subrecipient; and, ,
WHEREAS, projects undertaken by the Subrecipient pursuant to this contract
must principally be of direct benefit to low and moderate income persons as has been
determined by the parties and is established under the guidelines of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended;
Now, Therefore, The Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
SECTION 2. CONTRACT PERIOD
This contract and agreement shall commence on July 1, 2008, and shall terminate on June 30,
2009, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract.
SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE
The Subrecipient shall assistin providing safe and secure neighborhoods by use of
neighborhood action groups. Assisting the Police Department in monitoring crime and
reporting violators through the use of citizen patrol groups.
In order to coordinate action between.the police department and the citizen patrol groups, Port
Arthur Neighborhood Action Council shall designate a liaison to work with the Chief of Police
and his designees. Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council, its officers, and its patrols shall
follow_the directions and instructions of the Chief of Police and his designees as to the hours of
patrol, the routes, and the menus and methods-to report crimes.
Community Development Block Grant funds shall be used to purchase equipment and supplies
needed for the basic.operation of the program. The patrol groups will be required to perform
weekly neighborhood patrols.
Currently, Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council has in excess of 14 individual groups
(within 9 districts) in the City. Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council shall use the CDBG
funds to provide supplies to these patrol groups in substantially the same amounts.
Nevertheless, Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council shall not fund a neighborhood action
group that does not follow the procedures of Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council or the
procedures of the Chief of Police. These procedures should be designed to efficiently and
safely patrol the neighborhoods.- Neither Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council nor its
.citizen patrol groups shall be involved in any political activities or election campaigns.
Such services to low and moderate-income persons shall be provided in accordance with the
Housing and.Communiry Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act).
The Subrecipient shat] perform all activities in accordance with the terms of the Performance
Statement, hereinafter called Exhibit A; the Budget, hereinafter called Exhibit B; the Project
Implementation Schedule, hereinafer called Exhibit C; the Applicable Laws and Regulations,
hereinafter called Exhibit D; the Certifications, hereinafter called Exhibit E; the assurances,
certifications, and all other statements made by the Subrecipient in its application for the.
project funded under this contract; and with all other terms, provisions, and requirements set
forth in this contract. It shall be Subrecipient's responsib ility to furnish its own accounting
services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Subrecipient in
performance of the obligations herein.
SECTION 4. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
A. Measure of Liability
In consideration of full and satisfactory performance of the activities referred to in
Section 3 of this contract, City shall be liable for actual and reasonable costs incurred
by the Subrecipient during the contract period for performances rendered under this
contract by Subrecipient, subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 4.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's
obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actuai receipt of
adequate federal funds to meet .City's liabilities under this contract. If adequate
funds are not available to make payments under this contract, City shall notify
Subrecipient in writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined.
Ciry shall then terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make
payments to Subrecipient under this contract.
2. City shall not be liable to Subrecipient for any costs incurred by Subrecipient, or
any portion thereof, which has been paid to Subrecipient or is-subject to .
payment to Subrecipient, or.has been reimbursed to Subrecipient or is subject to
reimbursement to Subrecipient by any source other than City or Subrecipient.
City shall not be liable to Subrecipient for any costs incurred by Subrecipient or
for any performances rendered by Subrecipient which are not allowable costs as
set forth in Section 6C of this contract. City assumes no responsibility to
reimburse Subrecipient for any unauthorized expense incurred nor shall
Subrecipient create any deficit in the name of City nor shall Subrecipient assign
any payment due from City to any-other party.
4. City shall only disburse funds to Subrecipient upon receipts, or other evidences
approved by City's Grants Management staff. These invoices must be in
accordance with Exhibit B of this contract.
5. City shall not be liable to Subrecipient for any costs incurred by Subrecipient for
any performances rendered by Subrecipient which are not strictly in accordance
with the terms of this contract, including the terms of Exhibit A, Exhibit B,
Exhibit C, Exhibit D, and Exhibit E of this Contract.
6. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by
Subrecipient before commencement of this contract or after terminatiori of this
contract.
B. Limit of Liability
Notwithstanding any other provision under this contract, the total of all payments and
other obligations incurred by City under this contract shall not exceed the sum of Ten
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00).
SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
A. Subrecipient may nor request disbursement of funds under this contract until the funds
are needed for payment of eligible costs. The amount of each request must be limited
to the amount needed.. -
B. It is expressly understood and agreed.by the parties hereto that payments under this
contract are contingent upon Subrecipient's full and. satisfactory performance of its
obligations under this contract. City reserves the right to recapture funds provided.
under this contract in the event that Subrecipient has been unable to commit funds
before the end of this contract period.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that any right or remedy
provided for in this Section 5 or in any other provision of this contract shall not
preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy under this contract or under any'
provision of law, nor shall any action taken in the exercise of any right or remedy be
deemed a waiver of any other rights or remedies. Failure to exercise any right or
remedy hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise that or any other
right or remedy at any time.
SECTION 6. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATNE REQUIREMENTS,
COST PRINCIPLES. AND PROGRAM INCOME
A. Subrecipient shall maintain records of the receipt, accrual, and disposition of all -
program income in the same manner as required for all other funds under this contract
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Subrecipient shall provide reports of program income as requested by City and at the
termination of this contract.
B. Subrecipient shall return to City, upon termination of this contract, any unused funds
and any income derived specifically from the use of Community Development Block
• Grant (CDBG) funds by Subrecipient. Income to Subrecipient, which is generated as a
result of Subrecipient's use of grant funds, shall be considered program income of
City's regulaz CDBG Program and must be returned to City.
C. As anon-profit organization, Subrecipient must comply with applicable regulations
under OMB Circular Numbers A-110 and A-122 pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570.
SECTION 7. RETENTION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS
A. Subrecipient must establish and maintain sufficient records, as determined by City, to
account for the expenditure and use of CDBG funds.
B. Subrecipient shall give the City, the Comptroller of the United States, or any of their
duly authorized representatives, access to and the right to examine all books accounts,
records,. reports, files and other papers, things or property belonging to or in use by
Subrecipient pertaining to this contract. Such rights to access shall continue as long as
the records are retained by Subrecipient. Subrecipient agrees to maintain such records
in an accessible location. __
C. All records pertinent to this contract shall be retained by Subrecipient for three years
following the date of termination of this contract or submission of the final close-out
report, whichever is later, with the following exceptions:
If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration. of the three-year
period and extends beyond the three-year period, the records will be maintained
until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been
resolved.
2. Records relating to real property acquisition or long-term lease shall be retained
for a period equal to the useful life of any repairs made with CDBG funds.
SECTION 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Subrecipient shall submit to the City a copy of each patrol group schedule. The report
will be due on the 15w of every mornh. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports
necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570.
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B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is
expressly understood and agreed by the pazties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to
submit to Ciry in a timely and satisfactory manner any report iequired by this contract,.
City may, at its sole discretion, withhold any or all payments otherwise due or
requested by Subrecipient hereunder. If City withholds such payments, it shall notify
Subrecipient in writing of its decision grid the reasons therefore. Payments withheld.
pursuant to this pazagraph may be held by City until such time as the delinquent
obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Subrecipient.
SECTION 9. MONITORING
The City reserves the right to, from time to time, carry out field inspections to ensure
compliance with the requirements of this contract. Subrecipient shall attend a compliance
meeting after the award of funds and prior to the first draw. After each monitoring visit, City
shall provide Subrecipient with a written report of the monitor's fmdings. If the monitoring
reports note deficiencies in Subrecipient's performances under the terms of this contract, the
monitoring report shall include requirements for the timely correction of such deficiencies by
Subrecipient. Failure by Subrecipient to take action specified in the monitoring report may be
cause for suspension or termination of this contract, as provided in Sections 17 and IS of this
contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system:
Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests;
2. Monitor each Subrecipient at least once during the program year;
Provide each Subrecipient with information on fmancial management;
4. Provide each Subrecipient with a copy of the monitoring guidelines
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City is contracting with
Subrecipient as an Independent Contractor, and that Subrecipient,. as such, agrees to hold City
harmless and to indemnify City from and against any-and all claims, demands, and causes of
action of every kind and character which may be asserted by any third party occurring or in
any way incident to; azising out of, or in connection with the services to be performed by
Subrecipient under this contract.
SECTION 11. SUBCONTRACTS
A. Except for subcontracts to which the federal labor standards requirements apply,
Subrecipient may not subcontract for performances described in this contract without
obtaining City's written approval. Subrecipient shall only subcontract for performances
described in this contract to which federal labor standards requirements apply after
Subrecipient has submitted a Subcontractor Eligibility Form, as specified by City, for
each proposed subcontract; and Subrecipient has obtained City's prior written approval,
based on the information submitted, of Subrecipient's intent to enter into such proposed
subcontract. Subrecipient, in subcontracting for any performances described in this
contract, expressly understands that in entering into such subcontracts, City is in no
way liable to Subrecipient's subcontractor(s).
B. In no event shall any provision of this Section 11, specifically the requirement that
Subrecipient obtain City's prior written approval of a subcontractor's eligibility, be
construed as relieving-Subrecipient of the responsibility for ensuring that the
performances rendered under all subcontracts are rendered so as to comply with all
terms of This contract, as if such performances rendered were rendered by Subrecipient.
City's approval under Section l l .does not constitute adoption, ratification, or
acceptance of Subrecipient's or subcontractor's performance hereunder.. City maintains
the right to insist upon Contractor's full compliance with the terms of this contract, and
by the act of approval under Section 11, City does not waive any right of action which
may exist or_which_may subsequently accrue to. City under this contract. -
C. Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and ordinances for making procurement under this contract.
SECTION 12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No person who (1) is an employee, agent, consultant, officer or elected or appointed official of
the City of Port Arthur or any applicant that receives funds and who exercises or has exercised
any functions or responsibilities with respect to activities assisted with funds provided under
this contract or (2) who is in a position to participate in a decision making process or gain
inside information with regard to such activities may obtain a personal or financial interest or
benefit from a CDBG assisted activity, or have an interest in any contract, subcontract, or
agreement (or proceeds thereof) with respect to aCDBG-assisted activity either for themselves
or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one yeaz
thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR
85.36 and OMB Circulaz A-110 in the procurement of property and services.
SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
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A. Equal Opportunity. Subrecipient shall ensure that no person shall on the grounds of
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin be excluded from
participation in; be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity funded in whole or in, part with funds provided under this contract.
In addition, funds provided under this contract must be made available in accordance
with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968
(12 U.S.C. 1701u) that:
To the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment
arising in connection with the planning and carrying out of any project assisted
with CDBG funds provided under this contract be given to low-income persons
residing within the City of Port Arthur; and
2. To the greatest extent feasible, contracts for work to be performed in connection
with any such project be awarded to business concerns,.including, but not
limited to, individuals or firms doing business in the field of planning,
consulting, design, architecture, building construction, rehabilitation,
- maintenance, or repair, which are located in or owned in substantial part by
persons residing in the City of.Port Arthur. - _
B. Religious Organizations. Funds provided under this contract may not be provided to
primarily religious organizations,-such as churches, for any activity including secular .
activities. In addition, funds provided under this contract may not be used to
rehabilitate or construct housing owned by primazily religious organizations or to assist
primarily religious organizations in acquiring housing. Funds provided under this
contract may not be used to rehabilitate or construct nonresidential buildings owned by
primarily religious organizations except as provided in Section 22 of this contract.
Services provided and funded under this contract must be for secular purposes and must
be available to all persons regardless of religion. There must be no religious or
membership criteria for either tenants or users of property or services as specified in 24
CFR 92.257 and 24 CFR Part 570. -
SECTION.14: LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. Subrecipient assures and guarantees that Subrecipient possesses legal authority to enter
into this contract, receive funds authorized by this contract, and to perform the services
Subrecipient has obligated to perform hereunder.
B. The person or persons signing and executing this contract on behalf of Subrecipient, or
representing themselves as signing and executing this contract on behalf of -
Subrecipient, do hereby warrant and guarantee that he, she or they have been duly
authorized by Subrecipient to execute this contract on behalf of Subrecipient and to
validly and legally bind Subrecipient to all terms, performances, and provisions herein
-set forth..
C. Subrecipient shall not employ, award contract to, or fund any person that has been
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or placed on ineligibility status by U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition, City shall have the right
to suspend or terminate this contract if Subrecipient is debarred, proposed for
debarment, or ineligible from participating in the CDBG Program.
SECTION 15. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Subrecipient shall give City immediate notice in writing of 1) any action, including any
proceeding before an administrative agency filed against Subrecipient in connection with this
contract; and 2) any claim against Subrecipient, the cost and expense of which Subrecipient
may be entitled xo be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise dtrected by City, Subrecipient
shall furnish immediately to Ciry copies of all pertinent papers received by Subrecipient with
respect to such action or claim.
SECTION 16. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this contract, any alterations, additions, or
deletions to the terms of this contract shall be by amendment hereto in writing and
exectited by both parties to this contract.
B. It is understood and agreed by the pazties hereto that performances under this contract
must be rendered in accordance with the Act, the regulations promulgated under the
Act, the assurances and certifications made to City by Subrecipient, and the assurances
and certifications made to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development by the City of Port Arthur with regard to the operation of the City's
CDBG Program. Based on these considerations, and is order to ensure the legal and
effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the pazties hereto
that the performances unrler_this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program
.and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner:
Ciry may from time to time during the period of performance of this contract issue
policy directives which serve to establish, interpret, or clarify performance
requirements under this contract. Such policy directives shall be promulgated by the
City Manager when authorized by the City Counci] of Port Arthur in the form of
CDBG issuances shall have_the effectof qualifying the terms of this contract and shall_
be binding upon Subrecipient, as if written herein, provided however that said policy
directives and any amendments to the City's CDBG Program shall not alter the terms of
this contract so as to release Ciry of any obligation specified in Section 4 of this
contract to reimburse costs incurred by Subrecipient prior to the effective date of said
amendments or policy directives.
C. Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this contract which are required
by changes in Federal or state law or regulations are automatically.incorporated into
this contract without written amendment hereto, and shall become effective on the date
designated by such law or regulation.
SECTION 17. SUSPENSION
In the event Subrecipient fails to comply with any terms of this contract, City may, upon
written notification to Subrecipient, suspend this contract in whole or in part and withhold
further payments to Subrecipient, and prohibit Subrecipient from incurring additional
obligations of funds under this contract.
SECTION 18. .TERMINATION
The City may terminate this contract in whole or in part, in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43
and this Section. In the event Subrecipient materially fails as determined by City, to comply
with-any term of this contract; whether stated in a Federal statute or-regulation, an assurance,
in a City plan or application, a notice of award, or elsewhere, City may take one or more of
the following actions:
Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by
Subrecipient or take more severe enforcement action against Subrecipient.
Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not incompliance.
Withhold further CDBG awards from Subrecipient.
4. Take other remedies that may be legally available as determined by the City, to
comply with the terms of this contract, City may terminate this contract for
convenience in accordance with-24 CFR 85.44. This contract may be
terminated at any time when both parties agree that the continuation of the
performances would not produce beneficial results commensurate with further
expenditure of funds. Termination shall occur 30-days after the parties agree to
terminate.- The Subrecipient shall. not incur any-new obligations once an
agreement to terminate is reached and shall cancel all outstanding obligations.
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The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of .
termination provided grant fends are available:
SECTION 19. AUDIT
A. Unless otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall arrange for the performance of an
annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered
under this contract, subject to the following conditions and limitations:
Subrecipient shall have an audit made in accordance with 24 CFR Pazt 44, or
OMB Circular A-133 for any of its fiscal yeazs included within the contract
period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives
more than $300,000 in Federal fmancial assistance provided by a Federal
agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guazantees, property,
cooperative agreements, interest subsidies; insurance or duect appropriations,
but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term
includes awards of Federal fmancial assistance received directly from federal
agencies, or indirectly through other units of State and local government;
- 2. At the option of Subrecipient, each audit required by this section may cover.
either Subrecipient's entire operations or.each depaztrnent, agency, or
establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise
administered federal funds; _ -_ _
3. Notwithstanding Section 4(a)(4) and Section 4(a)(5), Subrecipient shall utilize
funds budgeted under this contract to pay for that portion of the cost of such
audit services praperly allocable to the activities funded by City under this
contract, provided however that City shall not make payment for the cost of
such audit services until City has received such audit report from Subrecipient;
4. Unless otherwise specifically authorized by City in writing, Subrecipient shall
submit the report of such audit to City within thirty (30) days after completion
of the audit, but no later than one (1) year after the end of each fiscal period
included within the per-iod of this contract. Audits performed under Subsection
A of this Section 19 are subject to review and resolution by City or its
authorized representative.
5. As a part of its audit, Subrecipient shall verify expenditures according to the
Budget attached as Exhibit B. _
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B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an
annual fmancial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered
under this contract. Subrecipient agrees to permit City or its authorized representative
to audit Subrecipient's records and to obtain any documents, materials, or information
necessary to facilitate such audit.
C. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to City for any costs
disallowed pursuant to fmancial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this-
contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of
Port Arthur such disallowed costs shall be paid by Subrecipient from funds, which were
not provided or otherwise made available to Subrecipient under this contract.
D. Subrecipient shall take all necessary actions to facilitate the performance of such audit.
or audits conducted pursuant to this Section 19 as City may require of Subrecipient.
E. All approved CDBGaudit reports shall be made available for public inspection within
30 days after completion of the audit.
F. Each Subrecipient is required to complete a form that states if the organization receives
$300,000 or more in Federal funding. -The completed form will be placed in the
organization' s CDBG file.
G. If the organization receives $300,000 or more in Federal funds, then the organization
must have a financial and compliance audit completed and' submitted to the City within
thirty (30) days after the completion of the audit, but no later than nine (9) months after
the end of each fiscal period included within the period of its CDBG contract.
H. If the organization receives less than-$300,000 in Federal funds, then the City will
require a limited scope audit. If the organization has a routine audit done annually,
then the City would request a copy of the audit.
All audits will be received by the City's Financial department.
The City will keep an audit-tracking log that states such information as when each
Subrecipient's fiscal yeaz ends, the audit due da te, and the date the City received a
copy of the audit.
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SECTION 20. ENVIRONIv1ENTAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Subrecipient understands and agrees that by execution of this contract Subrecipient shall
be responsible for providing to City all information, concerning this CDBG funded
project, required for City to meet its responsibilities for environmental review, decision
making, and other action which applies to City in accordance with and to the extent
specified in 24 CFR, Part 58. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.77(b), Subrecipient
further understands and agrees that Subrecipient shall make all reasonable efforts to
assist City in handling inquiries and complaints from persons and agencies seeking
redress in relation to environmental reviews covered by approved certifications.
SECTION 21. LABOR STANDARDS
A. Davis-Bacon Wage Rates. All laborers and mechanics employed in the rehabilitation of
a project assisted under.this contract shall be paid wages at rates not less than those
prevailing on similaz rehabilitation in this locality, if such a rate category exists,. or the
appropriate rate as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the
Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S:C. 276a-5), and contracts involving their employment shall
be subject to the provisions, as applicable, of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333). Construction contractors and subcontractbrs, must
comply with regulations issued under these Acts and with other federal laws and
regulations pertaining to labor standards and HUD Handbook 1334.1 (Federal Labor
Standards Compliance. in Housing and Community Development Programs), as
applicable.
B. Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable
regulations of the Secretazy of Labor, United States Department of Labor, made
pursuant to the so-called "Copeland Anti-Kickback Act" of June 13, 1934, (48 Stat.
948: 62 Stat. 862; Title U.S.C., Section 874; and Title 40 U.S.C., Section 276 C), and
any amendments or modifications thereof, and shall cause appropriate provisions to be
inserted in any contracts or subcontracts pursuant to the performances under this
contract to ensure compliance therewith by all contractors ana subcontractors thereto__
SECTION 22. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. City shall not release any funds for costs incurred by Subrecipient under this contract
until City has received certification from Subrecipient that its fiscal control and fund
accounting procedures are adequate to assure proper disbursal of and accounting for
funds provided under this contract. City shall specify the content and form of such
certification.
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B. Repayment. Subrecipient agrees that all repayments, including all interest and other
return on the investment of CDBG funds will be made to City. City reserves the right
to permit Subrecipient to retain interest or return on investment of CDBG funds for
additional eligible activities by the Subrecipient.
C. Reversion of Assets. Upon termination of this Contract, all equipment and funds
remaining on hand on the date of termination, and all accounts receivable attributable to
the use of funds received under this contract shall revert to City. Subrecipient shall
return these assets to Ciry within seven (7) business days after the date of termination.
D. Displacement, Relocation, and Acquisition. Subrecipient must ensure that it will not
displace persons (families, business and non-profit organizations) as a result of a project
assisted with funds provided under this contract.
SECTION 23. ORAL AND WRITTEN CONTRACTS
A. All oral and written contracts between the parties to this contract relating to the subject
matter of this contract that were made prior to the execution of this contract have been
reduced to writing and are contained in this contract. -
B. The attachments enumerated and denominated below aze hereby made a pazt of this
contract, and: constitute promised performances by-Subrecipient in accordance with
Section 3 of this contract:
L Exhibit A, Performance Statement
2. Exhibit B, Budget -
3. Exhibit C, Project-Implementation Schedule
4. Exhibit D, Applicable Laws and Regulations
5. Exhibit E, Certifications
SECTION 24. VENUE
For purposes of litigation pursuant to this contract, venue shall lie in Jefferson County, Texas.
SECTION 25. ADDRESS OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS
City of Port Arthur Port Arthur Neighborhood Action
Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator P.0. Box 2006
444 4`" Street Port Arthur, Texas 77643
Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Attention: President
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SECTION 26. CAPTIONS
Each paragraph of this contract has been supplied with a caption to serve only as a guide to .
contents. The caption does not control the meaning of any paragraph or in any way determine
its interpretation or application.
SECTION 27. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL. STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
Subrecipient shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules,
regulations, orders and decrees of any court or administrative body or tribunal related to the
activities and performances of Subrecipient under this contract. Upon request by City,
Subrecipient shall furnish satisfactory proof of its compliance herewith.
APPROVED IN FORM:
Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager President
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Performance Statement
Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2006 CDBG Application:
Assisting the Police Department in monitoring crime and reporting violators through the use
of citizen patrol groups.
In order, to coordinate action between the police department and the citizen patrol groups, Port
Arthur Neighborhood Action Council shall designate a liaison to work with the Chief of Police
and his designees. Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council, its officers, and its patrols shall
follow- the directions and instructions of the Chief of Police and his designees as to the hours of
patrol, the routes, and the menus and methods to report crimes.
Community Development Block Grant funds shall be used to purchase equipment and supplies-
needed for the basic operation of the program. The patrol groups will be required to perform
-weekly neighborhood patrols.
Currently, Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council has in excess of 14 individual groups
(within 9 districts) in the City. Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council shall use the CDBG
funds to provide supplies to these patrol groups in substantially the same amounts.
Nevertheless, Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council shall not fund a neighborhood action
group that does not follow the procedures of Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council or the
procedures of the Chief of Police. These procedures should be designed to efficiently and
safely patrol the neighborhoods. Neither Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council nor its
citizen patrol groups shall be involved in any political activities or election campaigns.
Funds. shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed
quarterly. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant
Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Ten Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($13,-500.00).
ADMINISTRATION
Subrecipient shall utilize its own funds to carry out all project administration activities,
including the cost associated with the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit. It
is further understood that any costs above this contract amount incurred by the Subrecipient for
these activities shall be paid for with private or other funds.
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EXHIBIT B
Budget
Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
ACTIVITY CONTRACT OTHER TOTAL
FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS
1) Equipment
Audio/Binoculars/
Computer/Copy
Machine/Flashlights/Bulbs
/Batteries/Police Radio
Equipment/Police
Scanner/Still
Cameras/V ideo 0
Equipment/Polaroid Film
2) Office Supplies
General Office Supplies/ -
Posta e 0
3) Uniforms
Shirts/Caps/Jackets/Wind. - _
Breakers/Rain Gear 0
4) Other Supplies.
Neighborhood Signs /Car
Si ns/Audit 0
TOTAL $10,000.00 $10,000.00
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EXHIBIT C
.Project Implementation Schedule
.Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE:
Activities 1 2 3 4 5~ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-
Prepaze
Syllabus/Program`
X
General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X
Final. Report &
Close-out
X
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EXHH3IT D
The Applicable Laws and Regulations
Subrecipient shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to
the activities and performances rendered by Subrecipient under this contract including, but not
limited to, the laws and regulations specified in Section I through IV of this Exhibit D.
I. CIVIL RIGHTS
The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-20) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR
part 10; Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 11063, as amended
by Executive Order 12259 (3 CFR, 1958-1963 Comp., 652 and 3 CFR, 1980 Comp.,
p. 307) (Equal Opportunity in Housing and implementing regulations at 24 CFR, Part
107; and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) (Nondiscrimination
on Federally Assisted Programs) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR, Part
1;
Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259, and 24 CFR part 107,
"Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity in Housing under Executive order 11063 or
24 CFR, Part 107 shall be a proper basis for the imposition of sanctions specified in 24
CFR 107.60; ,
The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR, Part 14.6,-
and the prohibitions against discrimination against handicapped individuals under
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing
regulations at 24 CFR, Part 8;
The requirements of Executive Orders,1246 (3 CFR 1964-65, Comp., p. 339) (Equal
Employment Opportunity) and the implementing regulations issued at 4I-CFR, Chapter
60.
The requirements of Executive Orders 11625 and 12432 (concerning Minority Business
Enterprise), and 12138 (concerning Women's Business Enterprise). Consistent with
HUD's responsibilities under these Orders, each applicant must make efforts to
encourage the use of minority and women's business enterprises in connectiori with
HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the
to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of
rities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The
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Contractor/Subcontractor will be required to identify contracts which have been bid by
minority owned, women owned, and/or small disadvantaged businesses.
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C., Section 6101 et seq.);
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C., Section 794) and
"Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally-Assisted Programs and Activities
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development", 24 CFR, Part 8. By signing
this contract, Contractor understands and agrees that the activities funded herein shall
be operated in accordance with 24 CFR, Part 8; and the Architectural Barriers Act. of
1968 (42 U.S.C., Section 4151 et. seq.), including the use of a telecommunications
device for deaf persons (TDDs) or equally effective communication system.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Environmental Review Procedures for Title I Community Development Block Grant
Programs, 24 CFR Part 58, as amended in 47 Fed. Reg. 15750 (April 12, 1982);
24 CFR Part 51, Environmental Criteria and Standards.
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EXffiBIT E
Certification Regarding Lobbying for
Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his knowledge and belief; that:
No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of
the undersigned; 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 awazding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the
making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, or
modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
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, the undersigned shall complete and
submit standard form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in
accordance with its instructions.
The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included
in the awazd documents for all subawazds at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgran[s, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and
that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is material representation of fact 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. Code. Any
person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less
than $100,000 for each such failure.
Signed:
President
Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council
Date
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