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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18436: CONTRACTS FOR NON PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIESMemo To: John A. Comeaux, Interim City Manager From: Mary E.Essex, Grants Program Administrator Date: July 18, 2014 Re: P. R. 18436 RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution 18436 to approve the 2014 Community Development Block Grant allocations for 2014 program year. BACKGROUND: Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) according to Section 24CFR was awarded funding in the amount of $1,043,729.00 for Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) to the City of Port Arthur for the primary benefit of low and moderate income persons. BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 40th program year. STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: Funding will not have an effect on our staffing level. SUMMARY: I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution 18436 to approve the 2014 Community Development Block Grant allocations for 2014 program year. P. R. 18436 07/18/14 ME -Grants Management RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE NON PROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,160, THIS BEING $4,400 FOR GIFT OF LIFE, $8,800 FOR NUTRITION & SERVICE FOR SENIORS, $2,640 FOR LAW ACADEMY, $3,520 FOR PANAC, $3,520 FOR PORT ARTHUR FLYERS TRACK CLUB, $8,800 FOR SET REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, $1,760 FOR YMCA, $1,320 FOR PORT ARTHUR AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, $8,800 FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES, $2,640 FOR IEA,— INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, ACHIEVE, $2,640 FOR PROGRAM OF HEALTH EXCELLENCE, $1,760 FOR COMMUNITY RETIREMENT HOME, INC., $2,640 FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY ADULT DAY CENTER, $1,760 FOR HERITAGE LIFE CENTER, $1,760 FOR LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, $2,640 FOR TRIANGLE AIDS NETWORK AND $1,760 FOR TEXAS RECYCLERS OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the public services organizations were chartered as Texas non -profit corporations that are organized to serve the needs of the citizens in the community; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded funding to the City in the amount $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974 for the primary benefit of low and moderate income persons; and, WHEREAS, the City Council now finds it desirable and appropriate to provide funds in the amount of $61,160, being $4,400 for the Gift of Life, $8,800 for Nutrition & Services for Seniors, $2,640 for Law Academy, $3,520 for PANAC, $3,520 for Port Arthur Flyers Track Club, $8,800 for SET Regional Planning Commission, $1,760 for YMCA, $1,320 for Port Arthur American Little League, $8,800 for Catholic Charities, $2,640 for IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, $2,640 for The Program of Health Excellence, $1,760 for Community Retirement Home, Inc., $2,640 for Jefferson County Adult Day Center, $1,760 for Heritage Life Center, $1,760 for Legacy Community Development, $2,640 for Triangle Aids and $1,760 for Texas Recyclers to benefit low and moderate income residents of the city; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, by its adoption of Resolution Number 14 -217, (authorizing submission of a 40a' Year Consolidated Plan) has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Port Arthur non - profit organizations listed; and WHEREAS, the City Council, is required to designate an official to sign all documents in connection with amendments to the applications and grant agreements; now, therefore, ARTHUR: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute contracts with the public services organizations, in the amount of Six One Thousand and One Hundred Sixty Dollars ($61,160) for the proposal outlined herein and further described in the attached contracts marked Attachments 1 through 17; and, THAT said contracts are an exact duplicate of the Newly Federally funded Community Development Block Grant subrecipient contracts, which are the standard contracts that the city will be using, and is hereby incorporated by reference, and said changes are hereby approved. 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., 2014 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR: NOES: MAYOR ATTEST: SHERRIBELLARD CITY SECRETARY ��D CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: JOHN A. COMEAUX, P.E. INTERIM CITY MANAGER APPROVED DFORR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: � 1 ELF ; PAdA1L DEBORAH ECHOLS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and "Gift of Life ", Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that will provide information about prostate cancer screening; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to "Gift of Life" program, 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program is a non -profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Beaumont, Texas, and serving all of Southeast Texas. Operating for 15 years, the agency is dedicated to providing extensive educational outreach that focuses on breast, prostate, testicular, and lung cancer; free mammograms and prostate cancer screenings with access to follow -up treatment for medically underserved men and women; and a tobacco prevention and cessation program which targets adults and children. CDBG funds will pay the salary for the Case Manager with the Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Testing and Treatment program. Gift of Life will conduct Free Prostate Cancer Screening event in Port Arthur. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual 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. City shall then terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make payments to Subrecipient under this contract. 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. 3. 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 signed time sheets and canceled payroll checks for the Case Manger or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. This documentation 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 termination of this contract. B. Limit of Liabilitv 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 Four Thousand Four Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($4,400.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse for the Case Manager's Salary. Time sheets must be submitted and signed by Case Manager and supervisor along with cancelled payroll checks for the coordinator. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 monthly report on the number of Port Arthur residents that participated in the prostate program including income verification form and race for each participate. The information must be included with reimbursement or before grant funding is disbursed. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 3. 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, arising 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 11 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -1 10 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 terns of this contract shall be by amendment hereto in writing and executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period of this contract. Audits performed under Subsection A of this Section 19 are subject to review and resolution by City or its authorized representative. As a part of its audit, Subrecipient shall verify expenditures according to the Budget attached as Exhibit B. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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. H E. All approved CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 funds remaining on hand on the date of termination, all equipment that was purchased with CDBG funds, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds received under this contract shall revert to the City. Subrecipient shall return these assets to the City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. Exhibit A, Performance Statement 2. Exhibit B, Budget 3. Exhibit C, Project Implementation Schedule 4. Exhibit D, Applicable Laws and Regulations 12 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 Gift of Life 444 4th Street 2390 Dowlen Rd. Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Beaumont, TX 77706 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 14 "Gift of Life" Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program is a non - profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Beaumont, Texas, and serving all of Southeast Texas. Operating for 15 years, the agency is dedicated to providing extensive educational outreach that focuses on breast, prostate, testicular, and lung cancer; free mammograms and prostate cancer screenings with access to follow -up treatment for medically underserved men and women; and a tobacco prevention and cessation program which targets adults and children. CDBG funds will pay the salary for the Case Manager with the Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Testing and Treatment program. Gift of Life will conduct Free Prostate Cancer Screening event in Port Arthur during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Four Thousand Four Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($4,400.00) of contract funds to complete its activities. 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. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget Julie Rogers, "Gift of Life" Program Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1. Case Manager $4,400.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 Total Budget $4,400.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 16 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE MONTHS Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 17 EXHIBIT 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 l; 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 146, 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 41 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); 18 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. 19 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language 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. 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: Director Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Date P7 ATTACHMENT 2 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and the Nutrition & Services for Seniors, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that promote better health and dignity among the older segment of the population through improved nutrition, medical and social transportation and Home Health Care; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to the Nutrition & Services for Seniors 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Subrecipient shall use Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) to reimburse Nutrition and Services for seniors at a rate of $6.88 per meals delivered to a homebound senior citizen. Approximately 900 meals will be served with the CDBG funding. For over 20 years Nutrition & Services for seniors has been the focal point for seniors in Jefferson and Hardin counties. By providing congregate meals, home delivered meals, transportation and information and referral seniors are able to remain independent in their own homes. The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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. 1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual 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. City shall then terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make payments to Subrecipient under this contract. 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 receipt of invoices from suppliers or contractors, copies of cancelled checks (if available), income verification forms, 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. City shall not be liable for costs incurred or performances rendered by Subrecipient before commencement of this contract or after termination of this contract. B. Limit of Liabilitv 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 Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($8,800.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for delivery of meals on wheels to homebound seniors in accordance with the requirement of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 Subrecipient retains the records. 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 monthly report on the number and race of the persons served. The report will be due on the 15th of every month unless provided on the reimbursement statement in addition to a vehicle log. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 rights 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; Provide each Subrecipient with a copy of the monitoring guideline 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, arising 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 11 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 6 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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: I. 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 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -110 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient, which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered under this contract. Subrecipient agrees to permit City or its authorized representative to 10 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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. C. Copeland Anti - Kickback Act. Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Secretary 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 and 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. 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 rights 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 that was purchased with grant funds, funds remaining on hand on the date of termination, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds received under this contract shall 12 revert to City. Subrecipient shall return these assets to City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Nutrition & Services for Seniors Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator Elaine Shellenberger 444 4th Street 4590 Concord Road Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Beaumont, Texas 77703 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 13 activities and performances of Subrecipient under this contract. Upon request by City, Subrecipient shall furnish satisfactory proof of its compliance herewith. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 14 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 15 Nutrition & Services for Seniors President EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Nutrition & Services for Seniors Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Subrecipient shall use Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) to reimburse Nutrition and Services for seniors at the rate of $6.88 per meals for each meal delivered to a homebound senior citizen. Approximately 900 meals will be served with the grant funding. For over 20 years Nutrition & Services for seniors has been the focal point for seniors in Jefferson and Hardin counties. By providing congregate meals, home delivered meals, transportation and information and referral seniors are able to remain independent in their own homes. Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Ten Thousand Dollars and No /100 ($8,800.00) of contract funds to complete these activities. 16 Activity 1. Meals on wheels TOTAL FUNDS EXHIBIT B Budget Nutrition & Services for Seniors Contract Funds $8,800.00 $8,800.00 17 Other TOTAL Funds FUNDS illl '::1111 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Nutrition & Services for Seniors CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X I[ EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); 19 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. 20 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Nutrition & Services for Seniors Date 21 ATTACHMENT 3 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Love at Work Academy, Inc., Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that will provide classes for at -risk students; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Love at Work Academy, Inc. to provide education and training classes for at -risk students, 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Love at Work (L.A.W.) Academy, Inc. is a non - profit corporation organized to provide high quality, effective, research -based social intervention services to probated adolescents and their families. Law Academy offers the following services: • Anger /Behavioral Management • Self- Esteem/Character Building • Parenting Education • Academic tutorials • Career Awareness • Drug Prevention Awareness • Gang Delinquency Awareness • Health Education • Recidivism Relapse Prevention • Home School Community Reentry Preparation • Community Service Opportunities • Tobacco Awareness • Physical Health Services • Dental Health Services • Emotional Health Services Law Academy's hours of operation shall be Monday — Thursday from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. services for the clients begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Students will be required to attend classes anywhere from 6 months to 12 months and will be referred from probation officers. Law Academy must submit an income verification form for each client to document at least 51 % of the clients are persons whose family income does not exceed low- and - moderate income limits as defined by HUD. Subrecipient shall utilize CDBG funds to pay current monthly utility expenses (water, gas and electricity). CDBG will not pay late fees or unpaid charges from previous months. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual 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. City 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 receipt, invoices, income verification forms and time sheets or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. This documentation 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 termination 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 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty and No/ 100 Dollars ($2,640.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will cover the cost of utilities and salaries under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non -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 monthly report on the number of Port Arthur residents enrolled in Law Academy by race unless information is provided on reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15`s of every month. A report on the number of students that are employed, as a result of the training classes will be required quarterly. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 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, arising 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 I 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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 terns 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: W Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by Subrecipient or take more severe enforcement action against Subrecipient. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. Withhold further CDBG awards from Subrecipient. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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; 10 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. All audits will be received by the City's financial department. 11 The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 12 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 funds remaining on hand on the date of termination, all equipment that was purchased with CDBG funds, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds received under this contract shall revert to the City. Subrecipient shall return these assets to the City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Love at Work Academy, Inc. Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator Director 444 4th Street t909 Jefferson Drive Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, TX 77642 13 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 14 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary 15 Love at Work Academy, Inc. Director Date EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Love at Work Academy, Inc. Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Love at Work (L.A.W.) Academy, Inc. is a non - profit corporation organized to provide high quality, effective, research -based social intervention services to probated adolescents and their families. Law Academy offers the following services: • Anger /Behavioral Management • Self- Esteem/Character Building • Parenting Education • Academic tutorials • Career Awareness • Drug Prevention Awareness • Gang Delinquency Awareness • Health Education • Recidivism Relapse Prevention • Home School Community Reentry Preparation • Community Service Opportunities • Tobacco Awareness • Physical Health Services • Dental Health Services • Emotional Health Services Law Academy's hours of operation shall be Monday — Thursday from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. services for the clients begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Students will be required to attend classes anywhere from 6 months to 12 months and will be referred from probation officers. Law Academy must provide proof that at least 51% of the clients are persons whose family income does not exceed low- and - moderate income limits as defined by HUD. Each student will be required to complete and sign an income verification form. Subrecipient shall utilize CDBG funds to pay current monthly utility expenses (water, gas and electricity) and salary for counselors /instructors. CDBG will not pay late fees or unpaid charges from previous months. Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement 16 request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty and No /100 Dollars ($2,640.00) of contract funds to complete its activities. 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. LOW INCOME STATUS Low income status shall be the basis for CDBG assistance to children participating in the Subrecipient's program and said low income shall be determined by establishing the Gross Family Income of each assisted child's household. Said income status is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 2010 statistics for the Beaumont -Port Arthur MSA and is represented as follows: Family Size Upper Income Limit 1 $30,200 2 $34,500 3 $38,800 4 $43,100 5 $46,550 6 $50,000 7 $53,450 8 $56,900 9 or more family members add $2,200 per child. Income, for the purpose of this contract, is defined as the income of the assisted child's parent's or parent, legal guardian, and any other persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law who share the same dwelling unit. Gross Family Income shall be calculated by including the total family income from all sources before taxes, including the income of the parents participating in the program but excluding other household members who are minors (under 18 years of age) or full time students. 17 EXHIBIT B Budget Love at Work Academy Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1. Utilities $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 Total Budget $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 M. EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Love at Work Academy, Inc. CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE MONTHS Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out x- 19 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); iA 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. 21 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Director Love at Work Academy, Inc. Date 22 ATTACHMENT 4 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 its 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 (hereinafter 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 $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant'); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. The Subrecipient shall assist in 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 Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility to furnish its own accounting services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Subrecipient in performance of the obligations herein. 2 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 actual 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. City 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 receipt of invoices, 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 termination 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 Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and No /100 (3,520.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - profit organization, Subrecipient must comply with applicable regulations under OMB Circular Numbers A -I 10 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. 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 15`h of every month. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising 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 11 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. 0 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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 terns 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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 W is reached and shall cancel all outstanding obligations. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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. 10 C. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to City for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. J. The City will keep an audit - tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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. 11 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 City 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. 12 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator 444 4th Street Port Arthur, Texas 77640 SECTION 26. CAPTIONS Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council P.O. Box 2006 Port Arthur, Texas 77643 -2006 Attention: President 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. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council Sherri Bellard President City Secretary 14 EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 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 Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and No /100 ($3,520.00). 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. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council ACTIVITY CONTRACT OTHER TOTAL FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS 1) Equipment Audio/Binoculars/ Computer /Copy/Machine/F lashlightsBulbsBatteries/P olice Radio/Police Scanner /Still CamerasNideo Equipment $1,520.00 0 $1,520.00 2) Office Supplies General Office Supplies/ Postage $ 500.00 0 $ 500.00 3) Uniforms Shirts /Caps /Jackets/Wind Breakers $1,000.00 0 $1000.00 4) Other Supplies Neighborhood Signs / Car Signs/Audit $ 500.00 1 0 $ 500.00 TOTAL $3,520 1 $3,520 IN EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities 1 2 1 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prepare Syllabus /Program X General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out I I 17 EXHIBIT 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. 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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 IN 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. 19 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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 20 ATTACHMENT 5 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Flyers Track Club, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that operates a track and field club; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to the Port Arthur Flyers Track Club 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. The Subrecipient shall assist low to moderate income youths residing in Port Arthur between the ages of 9-18, both boys and girls, who have a desire to participate in track and field activities. CDBG funds will be used to pay tuition fees for eligible children to participate in the Port Arthur Flyers Track Club track and field events. Approximately seven (7) children will benefit. Tuition cost will be $500.00 per youth. Income verification forms will be required and recipient must be a resident of Port Arthur. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual receipt of adequate federal funds to meet City's liabilities under this contract. If adequate funds are not 2 available to make payments under this contract, City shall notify Subrecipient in writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined. City 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. 3. 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 receipt of invoices from suppliers or contractors, copies of cancelled checks (if available), income verification forms, 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 termination 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 Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and No /100 ($3,520.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for tuition expenses for students who are low to moderate income Port Arthur residents eligible costs incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non -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 Subrecipient retains the records. 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 monthly report on the number and race of students that were CDBG recipients unless information is provided on reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15th of every month unless provided with reimbursement statement. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Subrecipient. =61TOMM 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising 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 11 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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: 1. 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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: I. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by Subrecipient or take more severe enforcement action against Subrecipient. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. W 3. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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: 1. Subrecipient shall have an audit made in accordance with 24 CFR Part 44, or OMB Circular A -110 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period of this contract. Audits performed under Subsection A 10 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. All audits will be received by the City's financial department. J. The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. 11 SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 rights to 12 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 that was purchased with grant funds, 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 City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Flyers Track Club Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator Arlene LeBlanc, Treasurer/Business Mgr. 444 4th Street 210 4a Avenue Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77642 13 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 14 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 15 Port Arthur Flyers Track Club President EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Port Arthur Flyers Track Club Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Subrecipient shall assist low to moderate income youths residing in Port Arthur between the ages of 9-18, both boys and girls, who have a desire to participate in track and field activities. CDBG funds will be used to pay tuition fees for eligible children to participate in the Port Arthur Flyers Track Club track and field events. Approximately eight (8) children will benefit. Tuition cost will be $500.00 per youth. Income verification forms will be required and recipient must be a resident of Port Arthur. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and No /100 ($3,520.00) of contract funds to complete these activities. LOW INCOME STATUS Low income status shall be the basis for CDBG assistance to children participating in the Subrecipient's program and said low income shall be determined by establishing the Gross Family Income of each assisted child's household. Said income status is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 2014 statistics for the Beaumont -Port Arthur MSA and is represented as follo Family Size Upper Income Limit 1 $30,200 2 $34,500 3 $38,800 4 $43,100 5 $46,550 6 $50,000 7 $53,450 8 $56,900 9 or more family members add $2,200 per chili ws: I[: Income, for the purpose of this contract, is defined as the income of the assisted child's parent's or parent, legal guardian, and any other persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law who share the same dwelling unit. Gross Family Income shall be calculated by including the total family income from all sources before taxes, including the income of the parents participating in the program but excluding other household members who are minors (under 18 years of age) or full time students. ADMINISTRATION Subrecipient shall utilize CDBG 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. 17 EXHIBIT B Budget The Port Arthur Flyers Track Club Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1. Tuition $3,520.00 $0.00 $3,520.00 TOTAL FUNDS $3,520.00 $0.00 $3,520.00 18 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule The Port Arthur Flyers Track Club CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X I X I X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 19 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); FE EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Arlene LeBlanc, Treasurer/Business Manager Date 22 ATTACHMENT 6 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission's Experience Corps Program, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that provides tutoring for students in the Port Arthur Independent School District; and; WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant'); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40`h Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to South East Texas Regional Planning Commission's Experience Corps Program to provide senior adult volunteers to assist students with reading skills, 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 as 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission's Experience Corps Program will provide volunteer senior adult to tutor first and second grade students with reading problems. The students that participate in the program are at high risk of failure which means many of them will not learn to read without intervention, in addition: • On average, the lowest performing fifth or 5 out of a class of 25 are referred to the reading program • Over 50% of the participants receive little or no parental involvement (reported by teachers) • Students are often referred to the program because of behavior problems that interfere with their learning as well as the learning of the classmates Each senior adult must receive at least 30 hours of intensive pre - service orientation on effective tutoring and leadership skills. The tutoring will take place at Travis, Tyrrell, Dick Dowling, Washington, Lee, DeQueen and Franklin Elementary Schools. The tutoring sessions will be held 15 hours a week for first and second grades 3 to 4 times a week. Approximately 17 children per site will participate in the tutoring program. At least 51% of the students in the program must meet the income guidelines established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Block Grant Funds will be used to pay a portion of the Director's salary. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual 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. City shall then terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make payments to Subrecipient under this contract. 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. 3. 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 receipt of cancelled checks and timesheets or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. These invoices must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 termination 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 Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No /100 ($8,800.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for the director's salary. Time sheets that are signed by director and supervisor and copy of cancelled checks are required with reimbursement request. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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. 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 monthly report on the number of students and race that were tutored at each elementary school. The reports will be due on the 15`x' of every month. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 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 financial 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, arising 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 11 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 procurements 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract periodspecified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 10 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period of this contract. Audits performed under Subsection A of this Section 19 are subject to review and resolution by City or its authorized representative. As a part of its audit, Subrecipient shall verify expenditures according to the Budget attached as Exhibit B. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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. 11 H. If the organization receives less than $500,000 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. L 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and subcontractors thereto. 12 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. 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 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 City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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. 13 SECTION 25. ADDRESS OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS City of Port Arthur The South East Texas Regional 444 4 °i Street Planning — Experience Corps Port Arthur, Texas 77640 2210 Eastex Freeway Attention: Mary E. Essex Beaumont, Texas 77703 Grants Program Administrator Attention: Stephanie Pearson 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. 14 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary 15 SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING EXPERIENCE CORPS OF PORT ARTHUR AND SOUTH JEFFERSON COUNTY Executive Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement South East Texas Regional Planning — Experience Corps Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission's Experience Corps Program will provide volunteer senior adults to tutor first and second grade students with reading problems. The students that participate in the program are at high risk of failure which means many of them will not learn to read without intervention, in addition: • On average, the lowest performing fifth or 5 out of a class of 25 are referred to the reading program • Over 50% of the participants receive little or no parental involvement (reported by teachers) • Students are often referred to the program because of behavior problems that interfere with their learning as well as the learning of the classmates Each senior adult must receive at least 30 hours of intensive pre- service orientation on effective tutoring and leadership skills. The tutoring will take place at Travis, Tyrrell, Dick Dowling, Washington, Lee, DeQueen and Franklin Elementary Schools. The tutoring sessions will be held 15 hours a week for first and second grades 3 to 4 times a week. Approximately 17 children per site will participate in the tutoring program. At least 51 % of the students in the program must meet the income guidelines established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Block Grant Funds will be used to pay a portion of the Director's salary. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility to finish its own accounting services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Subrecipient in performance of the obligations herein. Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Subrecipient shall utilize Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No /100 ($8,800.00) 12 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. 17 EXHIBIT B Budget South East Texas Regional Planning — Experience Corps Activity Contract In -Kind TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1) Program $ 8,800.00 $ 0.00 $ 8,800.00 Director Salary TOTAL FUNDS $ 8,800.00 $ 0.00 $ 8,800.00 IN EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule South East Texas Regional Planning — Experience Corps CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Youth Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prepare Syllabus /Program X General Administration X X X X I X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 19 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 41 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); T11 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. 11. 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. 21 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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 S 100,000 for each such failure. Signed: Executive Director South East Texas Regional Planning — Experience Corps Date 22 ATTACHMENT 7 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and the Young Men's Christian Association of Port Arthur and South Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that serves the needs of young girls and boys in the community; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Port Arthur YMCA activities for children of low and moderate income families 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Subrecipient shall operate an After School and Summer Day Camp Programs at Tyrrell and Lucian Adams Elementary Schools. During the school year, youth will be able to participate in afterschool programs at two Port Arthur Elementary schools. The program builds the self - esteem of children and give them skills in positive relationships among their peers. Having a community of youth that believe in them and the future of their community will be the result of participating in the Day Camp and after school programs. All requests for payment under this contract must be accompanied by certified attendance reports, if any, and evidence of low- income status of each CDBG subsidized program participant at Tyrrell and Lucian Adams Elementary Schools based on household income. Evidences of income verification shall include income tax returns, employer's certification, income verification forms, or other means acceptable to the City. The weekly rate of tuition for the After School Program will be set at $32 /week per student. CDBG will cover the tuition for approximately 10 low income children to participate in the After School Program. 1) Maintain facilities at all times in conformance with all applicable codes, licensing, and other requirements for the operation of the After School and Day Camp. This will include all requirements for lead -based paint testing and abatement as necessary. The facility must be handicapped accessible and organized into separate areas appropriate for each of the age grouping being served. 2) Conduct outreach with either flyers, or public service announcements, or networking with local agencies, and other means to inform the low to moderate - income community of the subsidized tuition assistance available and to ensure sufficient demand to maintain enrollment. 3) Accept applications and perform eligibility determination. Only children from families in the City of Port Arthur with incomes, which meet the low to moderate - income guidelines of the CDBG program, will be eligible for the tuition assistance program. `A 4) Ensure that the numbers, background and qualifications of the Subrecipient's staff providing on -site services at all times are appropriate for the enrolled child population at the center and meet at least the minimum standards established by the pertinent licensing bodies. 5) Maintain program and financial records documenting the eligibility, attendance, provision of services, and Subrecipient expenses relative to the children receiving day care services as a result of assistance provided through the CDBG program. Such services to low and moderate - income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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. 1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual 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. City 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. 3. 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 submission of certified - attendance reports, income verification, amount of tuition paid by participants, and amount of tuition that will be paid with CDBG funds or other documentation approved by the City's Grants Management staff. This documentation 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 termination 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 One Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($1,760.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only tuition for Port Arthur residents who meet the low to moderate - income criteria eligible costs incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 monthly report on the number and race of students attending the After School Program unless the information is provided on the reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15th of every month unless the information is provided on the reimbursement statement. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Subrecipient. SECTION 9. 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 3. 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, arising 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 11 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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: 1. 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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 10 reached and shall cancel all outstanding obligations. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 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 properly 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 period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered under this contract. Subrecipient agrees to permit City or its authorized representative to audit 11 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit reports shall be made available for public inspection within 30 days after completion of the audit. Each Subrecipient is required to complete a form that states if the organization receives $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 12 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 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 City within seven (7) business days after the date of termination. 13 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 YMCA Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator Executive Director 444 4th Street 6760 9th Avenue Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77642 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 14 activities and performances of Subrecipient under this contract. Upon request by City, Subrecipient shall furnish satisfactory proof of its compliance herewith. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 15 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT ARTHUR AND SOUTH JEFFERSON COUNTY Executive Director Date 16 EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Young Men's Christian Association of Port Arthur and South Jefferson County Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG application: The Subrecipient shall operate an After School and Summer Day Camp Programs at Tyrrell and Lucian Adams Elementary Schools. During the school year, youth will be able to participate in afterschool programs at two Port Arthur Elementary schools. The program builds the self - esteem of children and give them skills in positive relationships among their peers. Having a community of youth that believe in them and the future of their community will be the result of participating in the Day Camp and after school programs. All requests for payment under this contract must be accompanied by certified attendance reports, if any, and evidence of low- income status of each CDBG subsidized program participant at Tyrrell and Lucian Adams Elementary Schools based on household income. Evidences of income verification shall include income tax returns, employer's certification, income verification forms, or other means acceptable to the City. The weekly rate of tuition for the After School Program will be set at $35 per student. CDBG will cover the tuition for approximately 10 low income children to participate in the After School Program and Summer Day Camp Programs. LOW INCOME STATUS Low- income status shall be the basis for CDBG assistance to children participating in the Subrecipient's Latchkey and Day Camp programs and said low income shall be determined by establishing the Gross Family Income of each assisted child's household. Said income status is defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 2011 statistics for the Beaumont -Port Arthur MSA and is represented as follows: Family Size Upper Income Limit 1 $30,200 2 $34,500 3 $38,800 4 $43,100 17 5 $46,550 6 $50,000 7 $53,450 8 $56,900 9 or more family members add $2,200 per child. Income, for the purpose of this contract, is defined as the income of the assisted child's parent's or parent, legal guardian, and any other persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law who share the same dwelling unit. Gross Family Income shall be calculated by including the total family income from all sources before taxes, including the income of the parents participating in the program but excluding other household members who are minors (under 18 years of age) or full time students. 18 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. ILI EXHIBIT B Budget Young Men's Christian Association of Port Arthur and South Jefferson County Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1) Tuition $ 1,760.00 $0,000.00 $1,760.00 TOTAL FUNDS $1,760.00 $0,000.00 $1,760.00 20 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Young Men's Christian Association of Port Arthur and South Jefferson County CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Youth Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prepare Syllabus/Program X School Year Activities lxlxlx X X X X X X I X Special Activities X I X I I I I I X General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 21 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The Contractor /Subcontractor will be required to identify contracts which have been bid by minority owned, women owned, and/or small disadvantaged businesses. 22 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. 23 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language 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. 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: Executive Director Young Men's Christian Association of Port Arthur and South Jefferson County Date 24 ATTACHMENT 8 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Port Arthur American Little League, Inc., Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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. P Y1ILi=4Iwe0M.kYW WHEREAS, the Subrecipient operates as a Texas non -profit corporation that operates a baseball club; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Subrecipient shall assist low to moderate income youths residing in Port Arthur between the ages of 4 -16, to change children's lives through the involvement of extracurricular activities and provide positive male mentorship to young children who live in homes without a father through baseball. CDBG funds will be used to pay tuition fees for eligible children to participate in Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. Income verification forms will be required and recipient must be a resident of Port Arthur. Tuition fees are set at $85.00 per child for fall (July — October) league for children ages 8 years — 12 years, the spring (April — June) leagues tuition is $65.00 for 3 —16 year olds. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual 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. City 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. 3. 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 receipt of invoices from suppliers or contractors, copies of cancelled checks (if available), income verification forms, or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. These invoices must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 termination 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 One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and No /100 ($1,320.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for tuition expenses for students who are low to moderate income Port Arthur residents eligible costs incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non -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 Subrecipient retains the records. 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 monthly report on the number and race of students that were CDBG recipients unless information is provided on reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15th of every month unless provided with reimbursement statement. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Subrecipient. SECTION 9. 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising out of, or in connection with the services to be performed by Subrecipient under this contract. SECTION 11. 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 Subrecipienfs 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 I 1 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall famish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -110 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit reports shall be made available for public inspection within 30 days after completion of the audit. IM F. Each Subrecipient is required to complete a form that states if the organization receives $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE REOUIREMENTS 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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; 11 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 and 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. 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 rights 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 that was purchased with grant funds, 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 City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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. 12 SECTION 25. ADDRESS OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS City of Port Arthur Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator Dwight Fobbs, President 444 4th Street P.O. Box 2162 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E Interim City Manager ATTEST: Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. Sherri Bellard Dwight Fobbs, President City Secretary Date 14 EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Subrecipient shall assist low to moderate income youths residing in Port Arthur between the ages of 4 -16, to change children's lives through the involvement of extracurricular activities and provide positive male mentorship to young children who live in homes without a father through baseball. CDBG funds will be used to pay tuition fees for eligible children to participate in Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. Income verification forms will be required and recipient must be a resident of Port Arthur. Tuition fees are set at $85.00 per child for fall (July — October) league for children ages 8 years —12 years, the spring (April — June) leagues tuition is $65.00 for 3 —16 year olds. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and No /100 ($1,320.00) of contract funds to complete these activities. LOW INCOME STATUS Low income status shall be the basis for CDBG assistance to children participating in the Subrecipient's program and said low income shall be determined by establishing the Gross Family Income of each assisted child's household. Said income status is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 2013 statistics for the Beaumont -Port Arthur MSA and is represented as follows: Family Size Upper Income Limit 1 $30,200 2 $34,500 3 $38,800 4 $43,100 5 $46,550 6 $50,000 7 $53,450 8 $56,900 15 9 or more family members, add $2,200 per child. Income, for the purpose of this contract, is defined as the income of the assisted child's parent's or parent, legal guardian, and any other persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law who share the same dwelling unit. Gross Family Income shall be calculated by including the total family income from all sources before taxes, including the income of the parents participating in the program but excluding other household members who are minors (under 18 years of age) or full time students. ADMINISTRATION Subrecipient shall utilize CDBG 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. TI EXHIBIT B Budget Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1. Tuition $1,320.00 $0.00 $1,320.00 TOTAL FUNDS $1,320.00 $0.00 $1,320.00 17 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Port Arthur American Little League, Inc. CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities Program 1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 1 10 1 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 18 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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 IM 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. Il. 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. 20 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Dwight Fobbs, President Date 21 ATTACHMENT 9 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter called "Subrecipient ") acting herein by its President/CEO, 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 corporation that serves the needs of the homeless in the community; and, WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Consolidated Plan) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to South Jefferson County Hospitality Center for services to needy families 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Subrecipient shall provide one daily meal, seven days a week to the elderly on fixed incomes, working poor, temporarily needy, and homeless in Port Arthur at the 3959 Gulfway Drive location. CDBG funds will reimburse for utility expenses: water, gas, and electricity. CDBG will only pay the current monthly charges for the utilities. CDBG will not pay late fees or unpaid charges from previous months. Receipts and copies of cancelled checks must be attached to a reimbursement statement. CDBG will cover the salary for a security officer at the Hospitality Center at the rate of $35/hour. Timesheets and copy of payroll checks will be required. The Hospitality Center will serve at least 1,000 meals. The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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'a responsibility 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 actual 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. City 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. 2 3. 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 receipt of original invoices and copies of cancelled checks from suppliers or contractors 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 termination 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 Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and 00 /100s ($8,800.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for salary, security officer, food and utilities (gas, water, and electricity) eligible costs incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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. Each paid salary must submit timesheets with signature of employee and supervisor. 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 3 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 monthly report on the number of meals served and the race of the clients served at the Hospitality Center located at 3959 Gulfway Drive. The report will be due on the 15th of every month unless the information is provided with the reimbursement statement. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 3. 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, arising 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 Subrecipients 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 11 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 procurements 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. 2 SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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. 1701 u) 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 0 SECTION 17. 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of 0 Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. 10 G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and subcontractors thereto. 11 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. 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 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 City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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. 12 SECTION 25. ADDRESS OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS City of Port Arthur Catholic Charities Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator President /CEO 444 4th Street 2780 Eastex Freeway Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Beaumont, Texas 77704 -0829 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, PE Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS Carolyn Fernandez President /CEO Date 14 EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Subrecipient shall provide one daily meal, seven days a week to the elderly on fixed incomes, working poor, temporarily needy, and homeless in Port Arthur at the 3959 Gulfway Drive location. CDBG funds will reimburse for utility expenses: water, gas, and electricity. CDBG will only pay the current monthly charges for the utilities. CDBG will not pay late fees or unpaid charges from previous months. Receipts and copies of cancelled checks must be attached to a reimbursement statement. CDBG will cover the salary for a security officer at the Hospitality Center at the rate of $35/hour. Timesheets and copy of payroll checks will be required. The Hospitality Center will serve at least 1,000 meals. Subrecipient shall utilize CDBG funds, in conjunction with Subrecipient's own funds, to provide hot meals to homeless residents of the City of Port Arthur. Subrecipient shall utilize Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No /100s ($8,800.00) of contract funds to complete these activities. 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. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1) Professional Services $ 4,750.00 $0.00 $ 4,750.00 2) Utilities $ 4,050.00 $0.00 $ 4,050.00 TOTAL FUNDS $ 8,800.00 $0.00 $ 8,800.00 16 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Provide Meal Service X X X X X X X X X X X General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Project Close -out X X 17 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); IN 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. 19 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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/CEO Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Date 20 ATTACHMENT 10 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that serves the needs of youth in the community who have had involvement with the criminal justice system and provides positive summer programming; and, WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to IEA for assistance to low and moderate income families 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The mission of IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve is to inspire and encourage young people in Southeast Texas to achieve by initiating enchanced educational, rehabilitative, and support services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. CDBG funds will be used to pay a portion of the Coordinator's salary associated with providing a preventive measure and service to Port Arthur juveniles at the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center or during their period of supervised probation. Approximately 5 youth will be served. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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. 1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual 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. City 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. 3. 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 based on timeshect, attendance rolls and cancelled checks, contractors 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 termination 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 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars and 00 /100s ($2,640.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for Coordinator's salary. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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. 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 monthly report on the number of students served along with the racial distribution for each participant. The reports will be due on the 15th of every month or when reimbursement request is made. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 3. 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, arising 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 termsof this contract, as if such performances rendered were rendered by Subrecipient. City's approval under Section 11 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 procurements 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. 0 SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall famish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 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: 1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by Subrecipient or take more severe enforcement action against Subrecipient. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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 temrinate 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit reports shall be made available for public inspection within 30 days after completion of the audit. 10 Each Subrecipient is required to complete a form that states if the organization receives $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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. 11 B. Copeland Anti - Kickback Act. Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Secretary 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 and 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. 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 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 City 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. 12 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 IEA, Inspire, Encourage, Achieve Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator Executive Director 444 4th Street 595 Orleans Street, Suite 920 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Beaumont, Texas 77701 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. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager IEA, Inspire, Encourage, Achieve Executive Director Date 14 EXHIBIT A Performance Statement IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The mission of IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve is to inspire and encourage young people in Southeast Texas to achieve by initiating enchanced educational, rehabilitative, and support services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. CDBG funds will be used to pay a portion of the Coordinator's salary associated with providing a preventive measure and service to Port Arthur juveniles at the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center or during their period of supervised probation. Approximately 5 youth will be served. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility to furnish its own accounting services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Subrecipient in performance of the obligations herein. Subrecipient shall utilize Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars and No /100 ($2,640.00) of contract funds to complete these activities. 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. Subrecipient shall verify the family income of all families whose children participate in activities assisted with CDBG funds in order to ensure benefit to low to moderate - income persons. The types of income verification shall include proof that participants are City of Port Arthur Housing Authority residents, income tax returns, employer's certification and other means acceptable to the City. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve Activity Contract In -Kind TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1) Coordinator's Salary $2,640.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,640.00 TOTAL FUNDS $2,640.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,640.00 16 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Youth Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prepare Syllabus /Program X School Year Activities X X X X X X X I X I X Special Activities X X X General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out I X 17 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); IF:1 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. 11. 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. 19 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Executive Director IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve 20 ATTACHMENT 11 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Program of Health Excellence, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that will provide certified nurse's aid classes for persons who want to enter the healthcare industry; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Program of Health Excellence to provide education and training classes for adults who are seeking employment as a certified nurse's aid, 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE Program of Health Excellence will offer program participants skills and competency -based training in the nurse assistant and ward clerk courses. Participants will have the time advantage of completing their training in a four- (4) week curriculum (100 hours) that exceeds the state requirement of 75 hours. The courses offered by Program of Health Excellence will provide 50 classroom clock hours and 50 clinical hours. Program of Health Excellence will have a one- week post - clinical preparation class called "Work Readiness" that is designed to prepare graduates for successful employment in the workforce. The program will be open to the general public and students can be referred by community organizations, social institutions, hospitals, and other health care institutions in the community. CDBG funds will pay tuition expenses for two (2) students who are Port Arthur residents and meet the income limits defined by HUD for family size. Each student will be required to complete and sign an income verification form. The tuition is set at $968.00 per student. The classes will be instructed by Willie Mae Elmore, R.N., MS and has 31 years of experience in the nursing field and four (4) years of classroom instructional experience. The classes will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 2700 Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur. Students will participate in two (2) weeks of theory and two (2) weeks of hands on clinical practice. After successfully completing the four - (4) week course, arrangements will be made for the students to take the State Certified Nurse exam and then will be assisted with finding employment. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual 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. City 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. 3. 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 receipt of income verification forms and tuition reimbursement statements or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. This documentation must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 terns 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 termination of this contract. B. Limit of Liabilitv 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 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty and No /100 Dollars ($2,640.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only tuition for Port Arthur residents who meet the low to moderate - income criteria eligible costs incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 monthly report on the number of Port Arthur residents enrolled in the class that received tuition reimbursement by race unless information is provided on reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15"i of every month. A report on the number of students that are employed, as a result of the training classes will be required quarterly. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising 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 11 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 7 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of qualifying the terns 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. Withhold further CDBG awards from Subrecipient. 4. Take other remedies that may be legally available as determined by the City, to comply with the terns 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial assistance received directly from federal agencies, or indirectly through other units of State and local government; 10 2. At the option of Subrecipient, each audit required by this section may cover either Subrecipient's entire operations or each department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. 11 G. If the organization receives $500,000 or more in Federal funds, then the organization must have a financial and compliance audit completed and submitted to the City within thirty (3 0) 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 $500,000 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. I. All audits will be received by the City's financial department. J. The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 12 contracts or subcontracts pursuant to the performances under this contract to ensure compliance therewith by all contractors and 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. 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 funds remaining on hand on the date of termination, all equipment that was purchased with CDBG funds, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds received under this contract shall revert to the City. Subrecipient shall return these assets to the City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 13 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 Program of Health Excellence Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator W.M. Elmore, Executive Director 444 4th Street 2700 Gulfway Drive Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, TX 77642 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 14 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date IN Program of Health Excellence W. M. Elmore, Executive Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement PROGRAM OF HEALTH EXCELLENCE Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: Program of Health Excellence will offer program participants skills and competency -based training in the nurse assistant and ward clerk courses. Participants will have the time advantage of completing their training in a four - (4) week curriculum (100 hours) that exceeds the state requirement of 75 hours. The courses offered by Program of Health Excellence will provide 50 classroom clock hours and 50 clinical hours. Program of Health Excellence will have a one - week post - clinical preparation class called "Work Readiness" that is designed to prepare graduates for successful employment in the workforce. The program will be open to the general public and students can be referred by community organizations, social institutions, hospitals, and other health care institutions in the community. CDBG funds will pay tuition expenses for two (2) students who are Port Arthur residents and meet the income limits defined by HUD for family size. Each student will be required to complete and sign an income verification Form. The tuition is set at $968.00 per student. The classes will be instructed by Willie Mae Elmore, R.N., MS and has 31 years of experience in the nursing field and four (4) years of classroom instructional experience. The classes will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in Port Arthur. Students will participate in two (2) weeks of theory and two (2) weeks of hands on clinical practice. After successfully completing the four- (4) week course, arrangements will be made for the students to take the State Certified Nurse exam and then will be assisted with finding employment. Subrecipient shall utilize CDBG funds to pay tuition for eligible low to moderate - income persons residing in Port Arthur. Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty and No /100 Dollars ($2,640.00) of contract funds to complete its activities. 16 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. 17 Activity Tuition Total Budget EXHIBIT B Budget Program of Health Excellence Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 IN EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Program of Health Excellence CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE I5raLYY:r.�l Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 19 EXHIBIT 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. 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The Contractor /Subcontractor will 20 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. 21 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language 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. 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: W. A Elmore, Executive Director Program of Health Excellence Date 22 ATTACHMENT 12 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Community Retirement Home, Inc., Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation retirement home in the City of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to the Community Retirement Home, Inc., for operating expenses; 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015 unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Community Retirement Home, Inc., shall use grant funds for operating expenses. CDBG funds will reimburse for water, natural gas and electricity. CDBG will only pay the current monthly charges for utilities. CDBG will not pay late fees or unpaid charges from previous months. The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 terns, provisions, and requirements set forth in this contract. It shall be Subrecipient's responsibility 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 actual 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. City shall then terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make payments to Subrecipient under this contract. 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. 3. 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 receipt of invoices from suppliers or contractors or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. These invoices must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 termination 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 One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars and No/ 100 ($1,760.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for operating expenses (water, gas, and electricity) incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 Subrecipient retains the records. 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 City monthly reports on the number and race of each resident. The reports will be due on the 15`x' of every month. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 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; 3. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising out of, or in connection with the services to be performed by Subrecipient under this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: 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 terns of this contract, as if such performances rendered were rendered by Subrecipient. City's approval under Section 11 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 terns 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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 terns 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 period 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. 10 B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. J. The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 11 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 rights 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 that was purchased with grant funds, 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 City within seven (7) business days after the date of termination. 12 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Community Retirement Home, Inc. Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator John Anderson 444 4th Street 3141 Procter Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77642 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. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary 14 Community Retirement Home, Inc. John Anderson EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Community Retirement Home, Inc. Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Community Retirement Home, Inc., shall use grant funds for operating expenses. CDBG funds will reimburse for water, natural gas and electricity. CDBG will only pay the current monthly charges for utilities. CDBG will not pay late fees or unpaid charges from previous months. The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 terns, provisions, and requirements set forth in this contract. It shall be Subrecipient's responsibility to furnish its own accounting services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Subrecipient in performance of the obligations herein. Subrecipient shall utilize One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars and 00 /100 ($1,760.00) of contract funds. 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. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget Community Retirement Home, Inc. Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS Water, natural gas $1,760.00 $0.00 $1,760.00 TOTAL FUNDS $1,760.00 $0.00 $1,760.00 16 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Community Retirement Home, Inc. CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 17 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); I" 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. 19 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: John Anderson Date 20 ATTACHMENT 13 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Jefferson County Adult Day Center (JCADA), Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation adult day center in the City of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 39th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to the Jefferson County Adult Day Center (JCADA), to assist with the cost of leasing building and/or transportation costs; 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Jefferson County Adult Day Center ( JCADC) shall use grant funds to assist with transportation costs for eligible clients. The JCADC will maintain a transportation fuel log that documents such information as name of client, location transported to and from, date of transport, reason, and the beginning and ending odometer reading. CDBG funds will reimburse at the current Government rate per mile for eligible transportation activities, such as doctor visits, and commuting the client to and from home, and to the JCADC facility. Eligible clients must meet HUD's income qualifications. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m. at 3100 Gulfway Drive. JCADC provides supervision and health services for seniors and adults 18 years and older who have physical or mental impairment, those who are socially isolated, require personal assistance, or require assistance with any medical condition. The participants in the program range in age from 45 to 99 years and are referred by home health agencies, hospital discharge planners, physicians, social services, and family members. JCADC currently serves an average of 45 disabled and elderly individuals each month. JCADC is licensed by the State of Texas, to provide adult day care services for up to 60 adults. The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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. 1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual 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. City shall then 2 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. 3. 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 receipt of invoices, transportation log from Subrecipient suppliers or contractors 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 termination 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 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars and No /100 ($2,640.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for transportation expenses incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non -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 Subrecipient retains the records. Subrecipient agrees to maintain such records in an accessible location. 4 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. A. Subrecipient shall submit to City monthly reports on the number and race of each resident along with a transportation log. The reports will be due on the 15`" of every month unless documentation is provided on reimbursement request. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Subrecipient. SECTION 9. 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 findings. 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 18 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; 3. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising out of, or in connection with the services to be performed by Subrecipient under this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: 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 11 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 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: 1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by Subrecipient or take more severe enforcement action against Subrecipient. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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 @9 Subrecipient shall not incur any new obligations once an agreement to terminate is reached and shall cancel all outstanding obligations. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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: 1. Subrecipient shall have an audit made in accordance with 24 CFR Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial and compliance audit of funds received and performances rendered under this contract. Subrecipient agrees to permit City or its authorized representative to f it 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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. 11 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 rights 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 that was purchased with grant funds, 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 City 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. 12 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Jefferson County Adult Day Center Mary Essex, Grants Program Administrator Schwanna Johnson, President 444 4th Street 605 5' Street Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 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. 13 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary 14 Jefferson County Adult Day Center Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Jefferson County Adult Day Center Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Jefferson County Adult Day Center ( JCADC) shall use grant funds to assist with transportation costs for eligible clients. The JCADC will maintain a transportation fuel log that documents such information as name of client, location transported to and from, date of transport, reason, and the beginning and ending odometer reading. CDBG funds will reimburse at the current Government rate per mile for eligible transportation activities, such as doctor visits, and commuting the client to and from home, and to the JCADC facility. Eligible clients must meet HUD's income qualifications. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m. at 3100 Gulfway Drive. JCADC provides supervision and health services for seniors and adults 18 years and older who have physical or mental impairment, those who are socially isolated, require personal assistance, or require assistance with any medical condition. The participants in the program range in age from 45 to 99 years and are referred by home health agencies, hospital discharge planners, physicians, social services, and family members. JCADC currently serves an average of 45 disabled and elderly individuals each month. JCADC is licensed by the State of Texas, to provide adult day care services for up to 60 adults. The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility to famish its own accounting services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Subrecipient in performance of the obligations herein. Subrecipient shall utilize Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars and 00 /100 ($2,640.00) of contract funds. 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. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget Jefferson County Adult Day Center Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS Transportation $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 TOTAL FUNDS $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 f[M EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Jefferson County Adult Day Center CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities Program 1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 1 10 1 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & I I Close -out X 17 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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 18 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. 19 EXHIBIT E Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his knowledge and belief, that: 1. 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Schwanna Johnson, President Date El ATTACHMENT 14 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and the Heritage Life Center, Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 corporation that serves the needs of the community; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Heritage Life Center activities for children of low and moderate income families 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Subrecipient shall operate an after- school program to be housed at 821 Texas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas. These funds will be used to enable approximately 5 students to participate in various after- school activities, such as completing homework assignments, receiving help with basic core skills, and participating in enrichment activities. The activities will last from 8:30 AM —1:00 pm every Saturday, September - May. CDBG funds will pay tuition at the rate of $30 per child per week to attend the tutoring program. All requests for payment under this contract must be accompanied by attendance reports and evidence of low- income status of each participant based on household income. Evidences of household income shall include income verification forms or other means acceptable to the City. At least 51% of after school participants must meet the low to moderate - income requirement. Maintain facilities at all times in conformance with all applicable codes, licensing, and other requirements for the operation of the After School Program. 1) Conduct outreach with either flyers, or public service announcements, or networking with local agencies, and other means to inform the low to moderate - income community of the after school program and to ensure sufficient demand to maintain enrollment. 2) Ensure that the numbers, background and qualifications of the Subrecipient's staff providing on -site services at all times are appropriate for the enrolled child population at the center and meet at least the minimum standards established by the pertinent licensing bodies. 3) Maintain program and financial records documenting the eligibility, attendance, provision of services, and Subrecipient expenses relative to the children receiving services as a result of assistance provided through the CDBG program. Such services to low and moderate - income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall perform all activities in accordance with the terms of the Performance Statement, hereinafter called Exhibit A; the Budget, hereinafter called Exhibit B; the Project 2 Implementation Schedule, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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 actual 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. City 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 submission of certified attendance reports, income verification forms, invoices or other documentation approved by the City's Grants Management staff. This documentation must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 termination 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 One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and No /100 Dollars ($1,760.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse only for budgeted items incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 monthly report on the number and race of students attending the After School Program unless the information is provided on the reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15th of every month unless the information is provided on the reimbursement statement. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. 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 11 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 terns of this contract so as to release City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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: 1. Subrecipient shall have an audit made in accordance with 24 CFR Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of 10 Federal financial 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 department, agency, or establishment of Subrecipient which received, expended, or otherwise administered federal funds; 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 properly 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 period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit reports shall be made available for public inspection within 30 days after completion of the audit. 11 F. Each Subrecipient is required to complete a form that states if the organization receives $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. J. The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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. 12 B. Copeland Anti - Kickback Act. Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Secretary 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 and 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. 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 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 City 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: Exhibit A, Performance Statement 13 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 Heritage Life Center Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator P. O. Box 5192 444 4th Street 821 Texas Avenue Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or 14 theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary HERITAGE LIFE CENTER Executive Director Date 15 EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Heritage Life Center Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG application: The Subrecipient shall operate an after- school program to be housed at 821 Texas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas. These funds will be used to enable approximately 5 students to participate in various after- school activities, such as completing homework assignments, receiving help with basic core skills, and participating in enrichment activities. The activities will last from 8:30 AM —1:00 pm every Saturday, September - May. CDBG funds will pay tuition at the rate of $30 per child per week to attend the tutoring program. All requests for payment under this contract must be accompanied by attendance reports and evidence of low- income status of each participant based on household income. Evidences of household income shall include income verification forms or other means acceptable to the City. At least 51 % of after school participants must meet the low to moderate - income requirement. LOW INCOME STATUS Low - income status shall be the basis for CDBG assistance to children participating in the Subrecipient's Latchkey and Day Camp programs and said low income shall be determined by establishing the Gross Family Income of each assisted child's household. Said income status is defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 2014 statistics for the Beaumont -Port Arthur MSA and is represented as follows: Family Size Upper Income Limit 1 $30,200 2 $34,500 3 $38,800 4 $43,100 5 $46,550 6 $50,000 16 7 $53,450 8 $56,900 9 or more family members add $2,200 per child. Income, for the purpose of this contract, is defined as the income of the assisted child's parent's or parent, legal guardian, and any other persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law who share the same dwelling unit. Gross Family Income shall be calculated by including the total family income from all sources before taxes, including the income of the parents participating in the program but excluding other household members who are minors (under 18 years of age) or full time students. 17 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. 18 Activity 1) Tuition Reimbursement TOTAL EXHIBIT B Budget Heritage Life Center Contract Funds $ 1,760.00 $1,760.00 19 Other TOTAL Funds FUNDS $ 1,760.00 $ 1,760.00 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Heritage Life Center CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Youth Activities Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Prepare Syllabus/Program X School Year Activities X X X X X X X X X X1 I Special Activities X X I I I X General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out I I I X 20 EXHIBIT 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. �SATJI a 11 Mimi 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); 21 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard forth -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 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. 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: Executive Director Heritage Life Center Date 23 ATTACHMENT 15 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Tender Loving Care Center for Children dba Legacy Community Development Corporation., Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC) was created to a provide services that will assist families in addressing barriers to self - sufficiency. Our mission is to foster family stability through the provision of housing and counseling services. The parent organization, Tender Loving Care Center for Children (TLCCC) was founded in December, 2006 to provide low to moderate income parents with guidance and parenting skills to reduce the incidence of child abuse; and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Tender Loving Care Center for Children dba Legacy Community Development Corporation to provide homeownership classes, 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE Tender Loving Care Center for Children dba Legacy Community Development Corporation shall conduct homebuyer's education classes to assist low to moderate - income families with homeownership. Grants will be used to pay tuition expenses for eligible families at the rate of $75 per person. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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. `A It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual 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. City 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 receipt of income verification forms and time sheets or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. This documentation must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 termination of this contract. B. Limit of Liabilitv 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 One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty and No /100 Dollars ($1,760.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will cover the cost incurred under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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. El 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 monthly report on the number of Port Arthur residents enrolled in the homebuyer's education classes by race unless information is provided on reimbursement statement. The report will be due on the 15`h of every month. A report on the number of students that are employed, as a result of the training classes will be required quarterly. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial 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, arising 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 11 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. ri 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall fiunish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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: 1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by Subrecipient or take more severe enforcement action against Subrecipient. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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 0 is reached and shall cancel all outstanding obligations. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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: 1. Subrecipient shall have an audit made in accordance with 24 CFR Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period 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. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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. 10 C. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to City for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. All audits will be received by the City's financial department. J. The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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. 11 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 similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 funds remaining on hand on the date of termination, all equipment that was purchased with CDBG funds, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds received under this contract shall revert to the City. Subrecipient shall return these assets to the City 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. 12 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 are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Tender Loving Care Center for Children dba Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Adm. Legacy Community Development Corporation 444 4' Street Vivian L. Ballou, Executive Director Port Arthur, Texas 77640 3025 Plaza Circle Port Arthur, TX 77642 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal 13 funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. 14 APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 15 Tender Loving Care Center for Children dba Legacy Community Development Center Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Legacy Community Development Corporation Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: Tender Loving Care Center for Children dba Legacy Community Development Corporation shall conduct homebuyer's education classes to assist low to moderate - income families with homeownership. Grant funds will be used to purchase a computer and laptop, printer, projector, office furniture and file cabinet. Grant funds will also reimburse at the rate of $75 per hour for approximately 40 persons to attend homebuyer's education courses. Subrecipient shall utilize One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and No /100 Dollars ($1,760.00) of contract funds to complete its activities. 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. LOW INCOME STATUS Low income status shall be the basis for CDBG assistance to children participating in the Subrecipient's program and said low income shall be determined by establishing the Gross Family Income of each assisted child's household. Said income status is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its 2013 statistics for the Beaumont -Port Arthur MSA and is represented as follows: Family Size Upper Income Limit 1 $30,200 2 $34,500 3 $38,800 4 $43,100 5 $46,550 16 6 $50,000 7 $53,450 8 $56,900 9 or more family members add $2,200 per child. Income, for the purpose of this contract, is defined as the income of the assisted child's parent's or parent, legal guardian, and any other persons related by blood, marriage, or operation of law who share the same dwelling unit. Gross Family Income shall be calculated by including the total family income from all sources before taxes, including the income of the parents participating in the program but excluding other household members who are minors (under 18 years of age) or full time students. 17 EXHIBIT B Budget Legacy Community Development Corporation Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1. Counseling Services $1,760.00 $0.00 $1,760.00 Total Budget $1,760.00 $0.00 $1,760.00 W-1 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Legacy Community Development Corporation CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE MONTHS Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X 19 EXHIBIT 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. 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); Pic 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. 21 EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, 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 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. 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: Director Tender Loving Care dba Legacy Community Dev. Corp. Date 22 ATTACHMENT 16 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Triangle Aids Network (TAN), Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter 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 tax - exempt, non - profit, community service organization created in 1987 by concerned citizens in response to the growing health crisis of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); and, WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Community Development Block Grant Application) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to Triangle Aids Network program, 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE It is the mission of the Triangle AIDS Network, Inc. (TAN) TO EDUCATE,ASSIST, AND SERVE the residents of Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties in Texas. TAN is committed to providing accurate information about HIV /AIDS disease; support those infected and affected with HIV/ AIDS through educational, medical, social, and psychological services; and prevent the spread of HIV /AIDS disease. While committed to ending the epidemic, TAN will endeavor to respond to the unmet and changing needs that arise with love, care, and ,compassion, so that HIV /AIDS is no longer as threat to our community. CDBG funds will pay the salary for the Medical Case Manager that assist residents from Port Arthur. Such services to low and moderate income persons shall be provided in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the Act). The Subrecipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 responsibility 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. 1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual receipt of adequate federal funds to meet City's liabilities under this contract. If adequate funds are not 2 available to make payments under this contract, City shall notify Subrecipient in writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined. City 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 signed time sheets and canceled payroll checks for the Case Manger or other evidences approved by City's Grants Management staff. This documentation must be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. 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 termination 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 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty and No /100 Dollars ($2,640.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse for the Case Manager's Salary. Time sheets must be submitted and signed by Case Manager and supervisor along with cancelled payroll checks for the Case Manager. Subrecipient may not 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 ADMINISTRATIVE REOUIREMENTS, 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. 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 regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non - 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 monthly report on the number of Port Arthur residents that participated in the program including income verification form and race for each participate. The information must be included with reimbursement or before grant funding is disbursed. Subrecipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Subrecipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required 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 and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 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, arising 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 11 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 0 from a CDBG assisted activity, or have an interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement (or proceeds thereof) with respect to a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 3. 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. The Subrecipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period of this contract. Audits performed under Subsection A of this Section 19 are subject to review and resolution by City or its authorized representative. As a part of its audit, Subrecipient shall verify expenditures according to the Budget attached as Exhibit B. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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 financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. 10 Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. All audits will be received by the City's financial department. J. The City will keep an audit tracking log that states such information as when each Subrecipient's fiscal year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 similar rehabilitation in this locality, if such a rate category exists, or the 11 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 funds remaining on hand on the date of termination, all equipment that was purchased with CDBG funds, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds received under this contract shall revert to the City. Subrecipient shall return these assets to the City 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. 12 B. The attachments enumerated and denominated below are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Triangle Aids Network 444 4th Street PO Box 12279 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Beaumont, TX 77707 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. 13 A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 14 Triangle Aids Network Peg Gibson, Executive Director APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney CITY OF PORT ARTHUR John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 15 Triangle Aids Network Peg Gibson, Executive Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Triangle Aids Network Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: It is the mission of the Triangle AIDS Network, Inc. (TAN) TO EDUCATE,ASSIST, AND SERVE the residents of Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties in Texas. TAN is committed to providing accurate information about HIV /AIDS disease; support those infected and affected with HIV/ AIDS through educational, medical, social, and psychological services; and prevent the spread of HIV /AIDS disease. While committed to ending the epidemic, TAN will endeavor to respond to the unmet and changing needs that arise with love, care, and ,compassion, so that HIV /AIDS is no longer as threat to our community. CDBG funds will pay the salary for the Medical Case Manager that assist residents from Port Arthur. Funds shall be disbursed to Subrecipient on a periodic basis, with such periods not to exceed quarterly. Said periodic disbursements shall be based upon the Subrecipient's disbursement request. Subrecipient shall be paid solely from Community Development Block Grant Funds. Subrecipient shall utilize Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty and No /100 Dollars ($2,640.00) of contract funds to complete its activities. 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. 16 EXHIBIT B Budget Triangle Aids Network Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1. Case Manager $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 Total Budget $2,640.00 $0.00 $2,640.00 17 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Triangle Aids Network CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE MONTHS Activities 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Final Report & Close -out X WV EXHIBIT 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. 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 146, 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); 19 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. 9C EXHIBIT 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 awarding 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. 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language 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. 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: Director Triangle Aids Network Date 21 ATTACHMENT 17 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CZI>�ll C7T�11119[I] t7\ 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 its City Manager, duly authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and the Texas Recyclers Association, Inc., Jefferson County, Texas (hereinafter called "Subrecipient ") acting herein by its Executive Director, duly authorized by a 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 corporation to promote a recycling and waste reduction program in the community; and, WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded funding to the City in the amount of $1,043,729 pursuant to the Housing and Development Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter called the "grant "); and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of Resolution 14 -217 (authorizing submission of a 40th Year Consolidated Plan) the City has obligated itself to provide financial assistance to the Texas Recyclers Association, Inc.,for services of recycling program 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 August 6, 2014 and shall terminate on August 5, 2015 unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this contract. SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE The Subrecipient shall promote a recycling and waste reduction project, which is part of Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) to preserve the Texas environment and promote community development. The CARE project will provide educational materials to inform people of the health and welfare benefits of recycling. The Texas Recyclers Program will conduct a "Healthy Environment/Healthy Body" class at the Port Arthur Public Library, at 4615 90' Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. The classes will be held monthly for an hour. The topics will include: • To identify commonly discarded household contaminants (cleaning products, electronics, etc.) • The impact of household contaminants in the local landfill • To make non -toxic cleaning products • To safely reduce household contaminants in the waste stream by recycling • To conserve soil and water • To identify benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables • How to incorporate fresh produce into their diets with simple recipes • How to grow fresh produce and herbs in any home setting (patio, window, and traditional gardens) to reduce grocery costs • How to supplement their income by selling in -demand fresh produce CDBG funds will cover the cost of the class at the rate of $15.00 per person for eligible participants. The Sub recipient shall 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, hereinafter 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 Sub recipient 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 Sub recipient's responsibility to furnish its own accounting services including clerical, statistical, bookkeeping for expenditures made by Sub recipient in performance of the obligations herein. 2 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 Sub recipient during the contract period for performances rendered under this contract by Sub recipient, subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 4. 1. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that City's obligations under this Section 4 are contingent upon the actual 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 Sub recipient in writing within a reasonable time after such fact is determined. City shall then terminate this contract and will not be liable for failure to make payments to Sub recipient under this contract. 2. City shall not be liable to Sub recipient for any costs incurred by Sub recipient, or any portion thereof, which has been paid to Sub recipient or is subject to payment to Sub recipient, or has been reimbursed to Sub recipient or is subject to reimbursement to Sub recipient by any source other than City or Sub recipient. City shall not be liable to Sub recipient for any costs incurred by Sub recipient or for any performances rendered by Sub recipient which are not allowable costs asset forth in Section 6C of this contract. City assumes no responsibility to reimburse Sub recipient for any unauthorized expense incurred nor shall Sub recipient create any deficit in the name of City nor shall Sub recipient assign any payment due from City to any other party. 4. City shall only disburse funds to Sub recipient upon receipt of Income Verification Forms 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 Sub recipient for any costs incurred by Sub recipient for any performances rendered by Sub recipient 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 Sub recipient before commencement of this contract or after termination of this contract. 3 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 One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Dollars and 00 /100s ($1,760.00). SECTION 5. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS A. City will reimburse at the rate of $10.00 per person under this contract in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 570. Sub recipient may not 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 Sub recipient'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 Sub recipient 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 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES. AND PROGRAM INCOME A. Sub recipient 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. Sub recipient shall provide reports of program income as requested by City and at the termination of this contract. B. Sub recipient shall return to City, upon termination of this contract, equipment, any unused funds and any income derived specifically from the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds by Sub recipient. Income to Sub recipient, which is generated as a result of Sub recipient's use of grant funds, shall be considered program income of City's regular CDBG Program and must be returned to City. C. As a non -profit organization, Sub recipient must comply with applicable regulations under OMB Circular Numbers A -110 and A -122 pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570. ki SECTION 7. RETENTION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS A. Sub recipient must establish and maintain sufficient records, as determined by City, to account for the expenditure and use of CDBG funds. B. Sub recipient 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 Sub recipient pertaining to this contract. Such rights to access shall continue as long as the records are retained by Sub recipient. Sub recipient agrees to maintain such records in an accessible location. C. All records pertinent to this contract shall be retained by Sub recipient 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: 1. 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. Sub recipient shall submit to the City, a monthly report of the number of participants that attended the class unless the data is provided with the reimbursement request. The report will be due on the 15th of every month. Sub recipient shall provide City with all reports necessary for City's compliance with 24 CFR Part 570. B. In addition to the limitations on liability otherwise specified in this contract, it is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if Sub recipient fails to submit to City in a timely and satisfactory manner any report required by this contract, City may, at its sole discretion, withhold any or all payments otherwise due or requested by Sub recipient hereunder. If City withholds such payments, it shall notify Sub recipient in writing of its decision and the reasons therefore. Payments withheld pursuant to this paragraph may be held by City until such time as the delinquent obligations for which funds are withheld are fulfilled by Sub recipient. SECTION 9. 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 findings. 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 18 of this contract. The city has adopted the following monitoring system: 1. Perform in house review of Subrecipient's reimbursement requests; 2. Provide each Subrecipient with information on financial management; 3. 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, arising 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 11 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. 0 C. Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for making procurements 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 a CDBG assisted activity either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Subrecipient shall ensure compliance with applicable provisions under 24 CFR 85.36 and OMB Circular A -110 in the procurement of property and services. SECTION 13. NONDISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY 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 primarily 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 7 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 to be reimbursed by City. Except as otherwise directed by City, Subrecipient shall furnish immediately to City 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 executed by both parties to this contract. B. It is understood and agreed by the parties 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 in order to ensure the legal and effective performance of this contract by both parties, it is agreed by the parties hereto that the performances under this contract are by the provisions of the CDBG Program and any amendments thereto and may further be amended in the following manner: City may from time to 0 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 Council of Port Arthur in the form of CDBG issuances shall have the effect of 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 City 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. 2. Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. 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. The Subrecipient 0 will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to the date of termination provided grant funds 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 Part 44, or OMB Circular A -133 for any of its fiscal years included within the contract period specified in Section 2 of this contract in which the Subrecipient receives more than $500,000 in Federal financial assistance provided by a Federal agency in the form of grants, contracts, loans, loan guarantees, property, cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations, but does not include direct federal cash assistance to individuals. The term includes awards of Federal financial 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 department, 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 properly 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 nine (9) months after the end of each fiscal period included within the period of this contract. Audits performed under Subsection A of this Section 19 are subject to review and resolution by City or its authorized representative. As a part of its audit, Subrecipient shall verify expenditures according to the Budget attached as Exhibit B. B. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section 19, City reserves the right to conduct an annual financial 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. 10 C. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to City for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial and compliance audit(s) of funds received under this contract. Subrecipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to City of 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 CDBG audit 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 $500,000 or more in Federal funding. The completed form will be placed in the organization's CDBG file. G. If the organization receives $500,000 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 $500,000 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. I. 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 year ends, the audit due date, and the date the City received a copy of the audit. SECTION 20. ENVIRONMENTAL 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 11 prevailing on similar 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 subcontractors, 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 Secretary 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 and 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. 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 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 City 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. 12 B. The attachments enumerated and denominated below are hereby made a part of this contract, and constitute promised performances by Subrecipient in accordance with Section 3 of this contract: 1. 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 Ruenetta Maggie Bolden Mary E. Essex, Grants Program Administrator 3035 Memorial Blvd 444 4th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 Port Arthur, Texas 77640 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. SECTION 28. EQUIPMENT Equipment shall be used by the subgrantee in the program or project for which it was acquired as long as needed, whether or not the project or program continues to be supported by Federal funds. When no longer needed for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal agency. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the cost of the property, the location, use 13 and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. A control system must be developed to ensure adequate safeguards to prevent loss, damage, or theft of the property. Any loss, damage, or theft shall be investigated. Adequate maintenance procedures must be developed to keep the property in good condition. When the equipment is no longer needed, the subgrantee will request disposition instruction from the City of Port Arthur. APPROVED IN FORM: Val Tizeno City Attorney 'N7111 `L�Ia01taw4l 1Y 111:7 John A. Comeaux, P.E.,Interim City Manager ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary Date 14 TEXAS RECYCLERS ASSO., INC. Executive Director EXHIBIT A Performance Statement Texas Recyclers Association, Inc. Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified in its 2014 CDBG Application: The Subrecipient shall promote a recycling and waste reduction project, which is part of Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) to preserve the Texas environment and promote community development. The CARE project will provide educational materials to inform people of the health and welfare benefits of recycling. The Subrecipient shall promote a recycling and waste reduction project, which is part of Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) to preserve the Texas environment and promote community development. The CARE project will provide educational materials to inform people of the health and welfare benefits of recycling. The Texas Recyclers Program will conduct a "Healthy Environment/Healthy Body" class at the Port Arthur Public Library, at 4615 9`s Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. The classes will be held monthly for an hour. The topics will include: • To identify commonly discarded household contaminants (cleaning products, electronics, etc.) • The impact of household contaminants in the local landfill • To make non -toxic cleaning products • To safely reduce household contaminants in the waste stream by recycling • To conserve soil and water • To identify benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables • How to incorporate fresh produce into their diets with simple recipes • How to grow fresh produce and herbs in any home setting (patio, window, and traditional gardens) to reduce grocery costs • How to supplement their income by selling in -demand fresh produce CDBG funds will cover the cost of the class at the rate of $15.00 per person for eligible participants. Subrecipient shall utilize One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty and No /100s ($1,760.00) of contract funds to complete these activities. 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. 15 EXHIBIT B Budget Texas Recyclers Association, Inc. Activity Contract Other TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS 1) Tuition $1,760.00 $0.00 $1,760.00 TOTAL FUNDS $1,760.00 $0.00 $1,760.00 16 EXHIBIT C Project Implementation Schedule Texas Recyclers Association, Inc. CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT ENDING DATE: Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Provide Recovery Support X X X X X X X X X X X X General Administration X X X X X X X X X X X X Project Close -out X X X X X X X X X X X X 17 EXHIBIT 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 146, 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, Camp., 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 connection with HOME funded activities. Each Contractor must prescribe procedures acceptable to the City to establish activities to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women. The 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.); M 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. 19 EXHIBIT E Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his knowledge and belief, that: Signed: 1. 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 awarding 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. 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language 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. 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. Executive Director Date 20