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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-153
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING (1) THE 2007-2008 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS (EXCLUDING ANY
REFERENCE TO THE ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS FOR THE BOYS
& GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO); (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE
2006-2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN)
APPROPRIATING $214,000 OF UNAPPROPRIATED CDBG PROGRAM
INCOME FUNDS AS CONTAINED IN THE ATIACHED STAFF REPORT;
AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL BUD CONTRACTS OR DOCUMENTS AS PER BUD REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (the "City") is an entitlement city and eligible to
10 participate in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD")
11 Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program for Program Year 2007-2008; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino (the
13 "Council") desire to submit to HUD, the City's Consolidated Annual Action Plan 2007-2008; and
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WHEREAS, the Council desire to execute Contracts to provide a variety of community
15 services through certain public service agencies for the 2007-2008 CDBG Program Year; and
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WHEREAS, the Council desires to amend the 2006-2007 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
17 and/or the 2005-2010 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and allocate $214,000 of unappropriated CDBG
18 Program Income Funds to public services providers, graffiti abatement and Sturges Auditorium.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY
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Section 1.
That the Council hereby approves the recommendations noted in Attachment
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24 (excluding any reference to the allocation of CDBG Funds for the Boys & Girls Club of San
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Section 2.
That the Council hereby approves the 2007-2008 CDBG Consolidated
27 Annual Action Plan (excluding any reference to the allocation of CDBG Funds for the Boys &
28 Girls Club of San Bernardino).
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Section 3.
That the Council hereby approves an amendment to the 2006-2007
2 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, allocating unappropriated CDBG Program Income Funds, in the
3 amount of $214,000 to fund public services providers, graffiti abatement and renovation
4 improvements and to provide operational funds to the Sturges Auditorium (Sturges Foundation).
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Section 4.
That the City Manager is authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute and
6 submit to HUD, all appropriate documents and to take all necessary actions to implement the City's
7 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan, including, but not limited to, the preparation and execution of
8 CDBG standard agreements with the respective public service agencies, as prepared and approved
9 by the City Attorney, a copy of which is on file with the Agency Secretary, and incorporated herein
10 by reference as though fully set forth at length.
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This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption and execution in the
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING (1) THE 2007-2008 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS (EXCLUDING ANY
REFERENCE TO THE ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS FOR THE BOYS
& GIRLS CLUB OF SAN BERNARDINO); (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE
2006-2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN)
APPROPRIATING $214,000 OF UNAPPROPRIATED CDBG PROGRAM
INCOME FUNDS AS CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED STAFF REPORT;
AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL HUD CONTRACTS OR DOCUMENTS AS PER HUD REGULATIONS
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
9 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
21 The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this cf':n.-- day of
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joint regular
meeting
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Abstain
Absent
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Rac I G. Clark, City Clerk
May
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J. Morris, Mayor
San Bernardino
Approved as to Form:
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James F. P an, City Attorney
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
A Special Place Children's
Hand's On Museu'll
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ............................. ............................................................................................. 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Perfonnance........ .... ....... ...... .... ........... ......... ....... ... ........ ... ............ .... ...... ...... .... ............ ...... 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action..............................................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination .................... ...............................................................................................................3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section ....... .......................................................................................................................... 3
9. Non-Expendable Property........ ......... ............................... .......... ............... .... ...... ........... ... ... ............3
10. Expendable Personal Property. ..... ............. ... ........ .... .................. ........ ................................... ..........3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation..... ........... .......... ........ ....... ....... .......... ............................. ............ ....... ... 4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....... ......... ............................. .... ... ........................ ........................4
14. Joint Funding...................................... ... .......................................... ............ .... ........... ......................5
15. Notices......................................................... ...... ................................... .............................. ..............5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ....................... ..................................................................................................... ... 7
19. Reversion of Assets...................... ...................... ........ ...................................................................... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations................ ..... ............... ................................... ........... ........... ............ ........... ..........7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requ irements .................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest.................................... ............... ........................................................................ 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ......... ............................................................................. .... ............................10
26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.................................................................................................................. 11
28. Amendments; Variations ........ ....................... ................................................. ........ ............ ........ ....11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ................. .............................................................. ......................... ...........12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ..................... ................................. ........................ ................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Religious Proselytizing or Political Activities .................................................................................. 13
35. Audit$.............................................................................................................................................. 14
36. counterparts ....... ... ........................ ...... ...... .......... ...... .......... ....... ........ .......... ..... .......... ...... ..... ........ 14
37. Status of the $ubrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings.................. ....... ....... ................ ............... ..... .... .......... ...... ...................... ............ 15
39. Exhibits................................................. ...................... .... .......... ................ ..... ............................. .... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Fonn
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Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv. 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
A Special Place Children's Hands On Museum, hereinafter referred to as the
"Subrecipient. "
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
3. Compensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($14,000)
which the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year
2007/2008 CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this
Agreement. Method of payment shall be in the form of a Request for
Reimbursement in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit
"4" to this Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference. All Requests for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a
monthly basis in accordance with HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of
the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation
or $1,166.66 monthly beginning the month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting
documentation of expenditures for services rendered, plus proof of payment all
acceptable to the City in the sole discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to
any payment by the City to the Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give
the total of said monthly expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail
conforming to the Budget Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt
of each supporting statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days
in favor of the Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for
Reimbursement approved by the City. The City will reject and return
reimbursement requests not properly and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountino
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budoet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
<::Ilmm~n' ~~. .~....... -n Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
t r") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
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ntained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
f'IUVlueu (Q me Llty as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Property
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount of funding provided, or to be provided, by each am:! ev.ery government~1
agency to each suchproject or business activity, and the full nal'l'leand addriJ$$
of each such governmental agency. During the term of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUO COBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
_ funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Joset Mason
A Special Place Children's Hands On Museum
1003 East Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92404
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and,in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. ProQram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDSG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDSG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDSG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDSG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDSG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act: In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release, Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Reauirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall fumish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications
The City may grant time of perfonnance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in perfonning the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the tenns of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient Shall complete all. purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proqram Monitorinq
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program progress reviews. These reviElwswill focus on the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proqress RepOrts
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDSG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDSG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counteroarts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
A Special Place Children's Hand's On
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ATTEST:
By: C{~ !o7.CI"d
Rachel Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Asian American Resource Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ....... .................... ..................................................................................... .......... 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Perfonnance ........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action..................... ................................. ........................................................................ 2
6. Discrimination ................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting........................................................................................................................................ 3
8. Budget Section................................................................................................................................. 3
9. Non-Expendable Property................................................................................................................ 3
10. Expendable Personal Property......................................................................................................... 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation ................ ........................................................... ..................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement...................................................... ............................ ..................4
14. Joint Fund ing .................................................................................................................................... 5
15. Notices............................................................................................................................................ ..5
16. Assignment ........................................... ... ............................................... ................................. .........5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ......................... ............................................................................................... .......7
19. Reversion of Assets.......................................................................................................................... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations.............................................................................................................................. 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest........................................................................................................................... 10
25. Budget Modifications...................................................................................................................... 10
26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.................................................................................................................. 11
28. Amendments; Variations .......................................... ... ................. ......... .... ..... ................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ................................................................ ........ ..... ......................................12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ............................ ...................... ............................... ........................ .....12
33. Use of Funds ..... .... ........................................ .................................................................................13
34. Religious Proselytizing or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
35. Audits.............................................................................................................................................. 14
36. Counterparts ...................................................................................................................................14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings.......................................................................................................................... 15
39. Exhibits...................................................................................................................................... ..... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance ReqUirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07108
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Asian American Resource Center, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scooe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Compensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($15,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready: The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,250.00 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Property
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other govemmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount of fl,ln~ing IJt()vi~ed,or to beproVidelll, bY~.~Il!),Q ~v~,ry~~~~W:l;l!ilnt.;a1
agency-to - ead~Sl.iChpr(!)jector business actiliijy,I!IJ\t~>~~f\illii:I!\'~~~r~!lIira~~m~s
of each such governmental agel1Cy. During the tel'ri'l of this Al!Jl'eeijlent, the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any govemmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bemardino, Califomia 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Rasmey Sam
Asian American Resource Center
1115 South E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification, and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. BudQet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. ProQram MonitorinQ
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members fumish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program progl'essreviews. These reviews wnl focus on the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv ProQress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Sub recipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliaious Proselvtizina or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDSG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The fl!nds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDSG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
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The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Assistance League of San Bernardino
By:dtJ~
Fred ilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
BY.E!~A~~
ATTEST:
By: ~ h. C.l#Ah,
Rachel Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Assistance League of San Bernardino
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1 . Scope of Services.... ....... .... ........ ...... ....... .,. ............. .,. ...... ...... ... .... ... ........ ..... ....... ........ ..... ........ ....... 1
2. Time of Performance ........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action... ............... ........ ....... ..... ...... ........ ...... ...... .......... ............. .......... ........... ........ ..........2
6. Discrimination ....................... .... ........................................................................................................3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property........ ... .............. ... .......... ..... .... ......... ... ... ...... ................. ...... .......... ..... ...... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property........ ........... ......... .., ................ ....... ......................................... ... ....... 3
11. Purchase or lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....... ................... ........................... ........ .............. .... ........ ............. 4
14. Joint Funding...... ........... .......... ...... .... ........... ....... ............. .................. ......... ....... ..... ......... ................5
15. Notices.................. ........................... .......... .................................... .... .... .......... ....... .......................... 5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets................................................... ............................................... ....... .................7
20. Fiscal limitations.................. .... ..................................... ...... ..................... ........................................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements ..................................................................................................................8
24. Conflict of Interest................ .......................................................... ......................................... ........ 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ......................... ................. ............. ............................................................... 1 0
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor................. .... ....... ................... .... .................... ...........................................11
28. Amendments; Variations .................... ................................. ............................... ...... ......................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ...... .... ..... ................................................ ...... ........ ...................................... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports.......................................................................... .................................... 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34.. Reli~.iQusProselytizjng QrPolitical Activities ..................................................................................13
35. AUlJitil .... ... .......... ................ .................. ....... ................ ..... ............ ...... ............ .... ..... .............. ........... 14
36. Counterparts ................... ............ .......... ........ ..... ........ ....... .....,... ..................... ........, .................. ...... 14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. legal Proceedings................................. .............. ............... ............. ............... .............. ............ ...... 15
39. Exhibits.................................... ............................................................. ..... ..................................... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project ActivitylDescription
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv. 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Assistance League of San Bernardino, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient:
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Sllbrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. ScoDe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1,2'007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Compensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($16,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,333.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
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4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87 ,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliancl'l with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Propertv or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amolJl'lt of funcjjllgprovj(j\~d, orto\Jeprovilll~~! )byeac~ IiIncj~\I~f}!~~~I(~fnl\l~~1iI1
agencytlDeaq!i suchprqjector~u$iheSs activity.~f,1t1 t"re f1!lIlin~.,.l[i~,f;;~~t~;($
of each such goverAmental agency. During the term of thisA~iieettj~r:W,tne
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundino
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Cheryl Fischer
Assistance League of San Bernardino
560 West 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404
16. Assionment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any reVISion made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughOut the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (?,O) daYP!ilriods.
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The Subrecipientsltallfulof\iiUi ~ftilied~~ie$()f all polici€rsanlIlehddr5ementst6
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior Written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall fumish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budaet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. 00 not altet the amount of cof1!ltyetlsatiotl sUbject to ot UAdet this
Agteement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments; Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorinq
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference,. for each clie~t sefVEld. The Director or his/her qesigneEl will condud
periodic program progress reviews. These reviews will focus Qilttleextent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthly Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5lh) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliaious Proselvtizina or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDSG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Asian American Resource Center
BY~ )
Fred I son, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
By: f5~ ~
Executive l5irETctor
ATTEST:
By:f1-kJ.. h. ~
Rac I Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
A
enman, City Attorney
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Central City Lutheran Mission
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ......................................000....000...............................000........................................1
1. Scope of Services............ooo................................................ooo.....ooo...................................................1
2. Time of Perfonnance........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Paymenl...........................................................ooo.............................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action..............................................ooo.............................................................................2
6. Discrimination ............... ..............................................................................000................................... 3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section ......................................................................................000........................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property........................... .....................................................................................3
10. Expendable Personal Property......... .......................................... ......................................................3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipmenl......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requiremenl............................................,.......................................................4
14. Joint Funding..... ................ ................................................... ...................... ....................... ............... 5
15. Notices............................................................................ ..................................................................5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs ...............000...............................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets..........................................................................................................................7
20. Fiscal Limitations................... ................. .............................. ....................................... .....................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .............000.................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interesl.... ..................................... .................................................................................. 10
25. Budget Modifications ......................................................................................................................10
26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor..... ........ .......................................................... ........................................... 11
28. Amendments; Variations ...................................................................................... .............. .... ........ 11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines...............................................ooo.................................oooooo...........11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment...................................ooo....................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ............................................000....................................................................12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ...............................................................................000............................12
33. Use of Funds ................000............................000.........000....................................................................13
34. Reli0iQusproselytizing or politi~1 Activities...................................................................................13
~$. Aodits.......:..........................................................................,.............................................................14
:36. Counterparts .......... ........ ... ........ ............ ........ ........ .............. ........ ........................... ........... ......... .....14
37. Status of the Subrecipieht ...........................................000................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings ...............................000........................................................................................15
39. Exhibits........................... ....................... ............................ .................... ............ ............................. 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Central City Lutheran Mission, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient:
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1 . Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Compensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($15,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,250.00 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountino
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budoet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Property
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name. and a description of such project. the dollar
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Subrecipient. shall prepare and file a similar written statement eaCh time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Reverend David J. Kalke
Central City Lutheran Mission
1354 North G Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Prooram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification, and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Reauirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of aU policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall fumish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not atter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefrt is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members fumish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or hi~/her dEl~igl1li!e Will conduct
periO'dic prO'gram prO'gress reviews. These revie\yswi1lfoCIJ~onthe extent to'
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable gO'als
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bemardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attomey and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
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By:
Fre Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
SUBRECIPIENT
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Executive Dir
ATTEST:
BY:&~~
Rach I Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
>'/~
nman, City Attorney
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Frazee Community Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Perfonnance........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action.............................................................................................................................. 2
6. Discrimination ................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting.................. .................................... ........................................... .......... .............................3
8. Budget Section ................................................................................................................................. 3
9. Non-Expendable Property................................................................................... ........ ..................... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property......... .... ........... ................................................................................. 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Properly or Equipment.....................................................,4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding............................ ......................................... .......... ...,................................................. 5
15. Notices.............................................................................................................................................. 5
16. Assignment...................................... ................................................................................................. 5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets................ .......................................................................................................... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations............................................... ............ ...... .................. ........................................... 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or GiftS...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interes!.......... .................................................................... ............................. ................ 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.. .......................... ........................................... ............................ .......... .....11
28. Amendments; Varia lions ...... ..... ....... .................. .............................................................. ..... .........11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines .................................................................................................... 11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment.......................................................................................... 12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ....................... .............................................. ........................ ...... ......... .......12
32. Monthly Progress Reports .............................................................................................................. 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34.. ReligiollS Ptos.elytizing or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
35. Audits...... .:..... ...... ,... ..... ......... ......... .... .... ...,c..... .......... ...,.... ........... ........,... .............. .......... ......... .... 14
:36. Counterparts ................., .......... .... ....... ................... .............. .....,.................. ...,..................,............14
37. Status Of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings ....................... .................. ................. .................. .................. ............................ 15
39. Exhibits............................. .............................. ................... .................... ......................................... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Fonn
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Frazee Community Center, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 001100 ($16,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1112) of the total allocation or $1,333.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Sub recipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountina
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budaet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or lease of Noli-Expendable Property or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of liluch project, the dollar
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Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Gretchen Mellon
Frazee Community Center
PO Box 8250
San Bernardino, CA 92412
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Sub recipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any perfonnance of the
tenns of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Tennination and Tennination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be tenninated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b)
Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proaram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient. however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughOut the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. [J(')nQtaltettne amou)1t ofoornj:rel'l'sliltiQI1 subject toot IiIn~~r tRill
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
refti!r~nce' for each client served. The Oirector or.llis/her designee will conduct
Periodic pt<ilgrall'l pr()gr~ss reviews. These revie~s\VlnfocuS on . the extent to
which . the planned program has been implemerlted. and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
Included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDSG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal ProceedinQs
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
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The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Frazee Community Center
BY:~~ ~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
By: bL ~~//-d7t
E{ecutive Director
ATTEST:
BY:~,b.~
Rac I Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Highland Senior Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Performance........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action...... .............................. .............. ..................... ........................ ..... ....... ..... .............. 2
6. Discrimination ..... ..............................................................................................................................3
7. Accounting............................................................................... ........... .......... .............. ...................... 3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property ................................................................................................................3
10. Expendable Personal Property.............. ...... ...... .......... ................ ........ ...................................... ....... 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant A1location...............~............................ ............ ......................... ......... ...................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requiremenl....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding................................... .... ...... ..................... ........... ............ .............. ......... ..... ...............5
15. Notices.................................... ....................................................................... ...... ............................. 5
16. Assignment................. ............................. ........ ...................................... .......... ........................... ......5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets.................................. ............ ........................................................ .......... .......... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations........................ .................................... .......... ................................................ ........ 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements ........................................................ ..........................................................8
24. Conflict of Interesl...........................................................................................................................10
25. Budget Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor ........................................................................................ ............ .............. 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipmenl..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ............... ....... ........ ...................................................................... .................... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ......................... .....................................................................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34, RelilliousProselylizing or Political Activities..................................................................................13
35. Au!lils.....,......".....,..........".......;...,.,...............;...........,..........,.........................:..............."................14
36. Counterparts.. .......... ........... ........... ....,......... ....;. ................. ........ ......... ......... ........... ..,..;............ .,. ..14-
37. Status 01 the Subrecipient .....................:.................................................................................,......14
38. Legal Proceedings.......................................................................................................................... 15
39. Exhibits ...........................................................................................................................................15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Highland Senior Center, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
3. Comoensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($15,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,250.00 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87 ,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
p9ssession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount of funQingprovi(jed, or to be provided, by each an~everygQVefnrtt~tal
agency to each suchprQject or business activity, and tl1e ful1nan1e~nddaddress
of each such governmental agency. During the term of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Penny Lilburn
Highland Senior Center
3102 East Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. BudQet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments; Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
refEm~nce, for each client served. The Director or hil)/her designee will conduct
peflOdicptograrn progress reviews. These. reviews will focus on tfleextent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthly Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any re1igious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(Hi) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "'egal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Highland Senior Center
BY:~,-~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
ATTEST:
By:~~h.~
Rac I Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
OM
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Home of Neighborly Service, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Performance ........................................................................................................................ 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action..............................................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination ................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section ................................................................................................................................. 3
9. Non-Expendable Property.............. ......................................................... ................... .............. ........3
10. Expendable Personal Property.. ....... ............................... ........... ....... ............... ................................ 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding........................................................................ ........................... ....... ............. .............5
15. Notices............... ............................... ............................................................................... ............ ..... 5
16. Assignment ....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ...............................................................................................................................7
19. Reversion of Assets............. ............................................................................................................. 7
20. Fiscal Limitations.................................. ................................................................ ............................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements ......... ................... ...................................... ................................................8
24. Conflict of Interest................................................................................................. .......................... 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ................................. ..................................................................................... 10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor ................................. ....... ............................... ...........................................11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ........................................................................ ........................................... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ..............................................................................................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Reli\1iousProselylizing or PolitiCliI Activities ..................................................................................13
35. Audits-...... ....,........ ... ............;....:.;.. :.................... .......... .... ..............................................................,. 14
30. Counterparts.. .......... ..... ..,.......... ............. ........ .................... ...,..... ....,......... ............ .................... .....14
37. Status of the Subreeipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings..... ..... ................... ......... .... ................... ............... .............. ................................ 15
39. Exhibits ............................. ......... ..................................... .................... ............. .................. ............. 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Home of Neighborly Service, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($15,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,250.00 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87 ,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountino
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budoet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
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Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint FundinQ
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Amparo Olguin
Home of Neighborly Service, Inc.
839 North Mt. Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411
16. AssiQnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shalf be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(Hi) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proaram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall fumish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in perfonning the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement fonnally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31 . Proqram Monitorinq
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or hi$/her designee will conduct
periodic pragram pragress reviews. These reviews win focus. on the. extent to
which the planned pragram has been implemented and measurable gaals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthly Proqress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Direct Benefit Form, in the form of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit "g" and titled "Monthly Accomplishment" and incorporated herein by
this reference. Totals should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all
persons/households assisted under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(Hi) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Home of Neighborly Service, Inc.
By Wt~
Fred Wi son, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
BY:~aA-O (94/~
Executi e Director
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ATTEST:
By: ~ iJ. CliV h.
Rach Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Legal Aid Society
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Performance........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action.............................. ................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination ................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property ... .................. ................. .................. .......... .......................... .............. ...... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property.......... ......... ............ .... ............. ............................... ..........................3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement................ ............................ ......... .......... .....................................4
14. Joint Funding.............. ........................... ....................................... .............. ............. .......... ...............5
15. Notices ......... ..................................................................................................................................... 5
16. Assignment.................................................................................... ................................................... 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ................. .............................................................. ................................................ 7
19. Reversion of Assets................................ ..................................................................................... ..... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations......................................... .................................... ........ .........................................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest.............. ............................................................................................................. 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ......................................................................................................................10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor............................ ................... .............. ....... ......................................... .....11
28. Amendments; Variations ........................................ ............................................ .............. ..............11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ......................... ....... .......................................... .............................................. 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ........................................... ................................................................... 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Reli~ipUs Pr(lselytizing pr political Activities ..................................................................................13
3$. At!Kfits.... .... ............ ........,... .... ......... .... .......:.. ........ ...... ......... .................... ...... ........ ... ......... ....... ....... 14
36. Counterparts ....... ..................................... .... ............ ...... ......... ........... ...... .......... ............... ......... ..... 14
37. Status of the Subrecipiaht ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings....... ................................ .......... ........................... ............ ........................... ....... 15
39. Exhibits ...................... .............................. ............. ......... ......... ......... .............. .......... ....................... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Legal Aid Society, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1 . Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
3. Compensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($15,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bemardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,250.00 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
andlor completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountino
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budoet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Propertv or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be property identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount of funding provided, or to be.provided, by e.ach.llInd ~vefYg9v~rqmentl1!1
agency to each such project or business activity, and. the flJ1tnal'li!l!! ..~lltJ;i((~~~$S
of each such governmental agency. During the term of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Roberta Shouse
Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
354 West Sixth Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Sub recipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17 . Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
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immediately terminate this Agreement upon the tennination, suspension,
discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after tennination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(Ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
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Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Prooram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
. Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
.. - requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
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(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day pElriods,
The Subrecipieht $MllftJl'hisli~Ftifi~copies. of all policies andendorsementstd
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required. five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. BudQet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do hillt aJterWie amboht of compensatioh $ubjEtCt tour under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Indeoendent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee will condu8t
periodic program progress reviews. These reviews will focus. on. theeJdent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDSG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinqs
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
By: f5~~~
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Executive Director .
By:
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
ATTEST:
BY:~,h.C/,A'~
Rac el Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
, I {/-J
nman, City Attorney
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Libreria Del Pueblo
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Performance ........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action.............................................................................................................................. 2
6. Discrimination ................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section ................................................................................................................................. 3
9. Non-Expendable Property. .................... .......... ..... ............. .......... ............. ...... ............ .............. ........ 3
10. Expendable Personal Property.......... ............ ......... ......... ........... ....... .... ........ ...... ......... ..... ... ..... .......3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation..... ..... ............. .... ....... ...... .... ......... ......... .............. ...... ...... .......... ...........4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requiremen!............................................,....................................................... 4
14. Joint Funding.................... ..................... .................. .............. .......................... ........ ......... ................5
15. Notices ................................................................... ..................................... ..... ....... ..........................5
16. Assignment .......................................................................................................................................5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets............. ............................................................................................................. 7
20. Fiscal Limitations.................................. ....... ............ ........ ............................................ ............... ......7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements .................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interes!................................. ................................................. .........................................10
25. Budget Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 1 0
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.................................................................................................................. 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring .............................................................................................. ................... .......12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ..............................................................................................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Reli!lioU$Proselylizing or PolitiClilI Activities ..................................................................................13
3$. Auljitii:................. ....... .......... ..... ........................... ............c.,...... ................. .................. ................ ..., 14
36. COUilterpiarts .......... ................. ...................... ...c......... .......... ...... ................ ................... .,. ....... ........ 14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings............................... .......... ......... .............. ............. ................... ..... .............. ....... 15
39. Exhibits ............ ...............................................................................................................................15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project ActivitylDescription
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv. 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Libreria Del Pueblo, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scooe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($10,000) which the
Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $833.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. AccountinQ
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. BudQet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Property
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Propertv or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount of fl,lndingprovided, or to be..proyid~Gl,byeach. c:lnd~veryg~>J"ertlfi\!~t~1
agency to each. such project orbusine$s activity. an!;l ~ef~llni;ll\t;lel!l~a:~~~~1S
of each such governmental agency. During the term of this Agreement. the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundino
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Father Patricio Guillen
Libreria Del Pueblo
251 Carousel Mall
San Bernardino, CA 92401
16. Assionment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17 . Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(Hi) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proaram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDSG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDSG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period oftime as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified coPies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City rnay grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of cbmpensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments; Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
refer~nce, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee Will. conduct
peFioaic program progr~ss reViews. These. reviews. wiUfi39usontheextent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthly Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5lh) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Relioious Proselvtizino or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(Hi) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDSG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counteroarts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinqs
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bemardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs. salary and expenses of the City
Attomey and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Libreria Del Pueblo
BY:~~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bemardino
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By: /;';f,v/U. () . d' ~
Executive Director
ATTEST:
BY:~~ ,/;}.~
Rac I Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Larine's Learning Academy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.. ...... .......... .... ... ...... ...... ..... ..... ....... .... .......... ... ......... ..... ..... ........ .............. ........ ..... 1
2. Time of Perfonnance........................................................................................................................ 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action.............................................................................................................................. 2
6. Discrimination ...................................................................................... .............. ...............................3
7. Accounting ................................................................................................. ....................................... 3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property................................................................................................... ........ ..... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property ............................ ............................................................................. 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requiremenl....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding.................................. .................................................................... ............... ............... 5
15. Notices.............................................................................................................................................. 5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets........................ ............................................................................ ....... ............... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations.......................... ......................................................................... ...... .....................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interes!................ ........................ ...................... ............................................................. 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ......................................................................................................................10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.. .............................. ....................................... .......................... ......... ........ 11
28. Amendments; Variations ........................................ .................. .......................... .... ........................ 11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipmenl..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ....... ......................................... .......................... ......... ..................................... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ................................. ....... ....................................... ............................... 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Reli~lousProselylizing or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
35. Atfdils...........,...........................L....................................................................................................14
36. Counterparts ................. .... .......... .......... ................ .............. .......... ..... ........ ............. ....... ............ ......14
37. Status of the Subrecipient..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings........... .............................................. .......... ..................... ......... ..... ............... ..... 15
39. Exhibits.......... ............................................... ............................................. ....... ......... .............. ....... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Lorine's Learning Academy, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Compensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($14,000)
which the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year
2007/2008 CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this
Agreement. Method of payment shall be in the form of a Request for
Reimbursement in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit
"4" to this Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference. All Requests for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a
monthly basis in accordance with HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of
the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation
or $1,166.66 monthly beginning the month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting
documentation of expenditures for services rendered, plus proof of payment all
acceptable to the City in the sole discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to
any payment by the City to the Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give
the total of said monthly expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail
conforming to the Budget Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt
of each supporting statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days
in favor of the Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for
Reimbursement approved by the City. The City will reject and return
reimbursement requests not properly and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the tinal disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
st~telTlent shall reflect the name and adescription of such project, the dollar
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Subrecipient. shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Asha A. Mwamba
Lorine's Learning Academy
702 West 16th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proaram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately retumed to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revIsIon made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attomeys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
Califomia statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day p!'lriods.
The SUbrecipienlshillUfumlsh certlfied~~ies()f all policiesandet\l:l~tiTe~t~t()
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budaet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Po Il"La\tttttfle amouht of com~eI1S~llQh Subject to ot tiMet tAis
Agreemeht;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Indeoendent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Prooram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Qirector or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program progress reviews. ThesereviewswillfocusQn th~extehtto
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(Hi) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Lorine's Learning Academy
By: &i~ a- J
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
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By: />/
xe utive Director
ATTEST:
By:~~k.~
Racti Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
J
enman, City Attorney
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Los Padrinos
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Scope of Services............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Time of Performance ........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action.............................................................................................................................. 2
6. Discrimination ....................... ............................................................................................................3
7. Accounting ................... ...................................................................................... ............................... 3
8. Budget Section ....... .......................................................................................................................... 3
9. Non-Expendable Property ............ ................ .... .... .................. ................ .... .......... ....... ...... ...............3
10. Expendable Personal Property. ..................... ..... ... ..... ........................... .......... ... .............................. 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation...................... ................... .... ..... ...... ....... .......... ..... .... .............. .............4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding.............. ........................... ............ .......................... ............. '" ................. ....................5
15. Notices.. ....... ........ ....... .................. ......... ................... ... .... ..... ...... ................. ........... ............ ..............5
16. Assignment.......................................................................................................................................5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................... ................................................ 7
19. Reversion of Assets... ................................................................. .................................... ............ ...... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations....... ...................... ........... ................................... .......... ................ ..... .................... 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requ irements ....................................................................................................... ...........8
24. Conflict of Interest.................... ............... ........................................................................................10
25. Budget Modifications. ................. .................................................................................................... 10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.. ............... .............................. ................................................................... 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipmenl..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..................................................... ...................................................................12
32. Monthly Progress Reports...... ....................... ........ ........... ...... ........... .......... ..... .............................. 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34..Reli~ioUs Proselytizing or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
31l. Audits....... ....,...... ......-.. .................;.. .....;... ........... ........... .......................... ........ ............. ....... :....... ..... 14
36. Counterparts ...... ...... ........... .... .,.... .......... ...... ....,.. ...... ........... ...... ........ ..... ........... .......,..,............. .... 14-
37. Status of the Subrecipient ....................................................................................................,.........14
38. Legal Proceedings. ........................ ................... ....... ...... ........... ...... ..... ................. ........ .................. 15
39. Exhibits ...... ............................ .......................... .............. ........ .......... ................... ..... ..... ...... ............ 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project ActivitylDescription
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 151 day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Los Padrinos, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the SUbrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1 . Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixty Two Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety One
Dollars and 00/100 ($62,491) which the Mayor and Common Council approved
as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 CDBG budget. Said payment shall
constitute full and complete compensation for performance by the Subrecipient of
the Services under this Agreement. Method of payment shall be in the form of a
Request for Reimbursement in accordance with the terms and conditions set
forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests for Reimbursement shall be
submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with HUD regulations "Audit Ready."
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bemardino (the "Agency") on
behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient one-twelfth (1/12) of the total
allocation or $5,207.58 monthly beginning the month of July 2007. Verifiable
supporting documentation of expenditures for services rendered, plus proof of
payment all acceptable to the City in the sole discretion of the City shall be
submitted prior to any payment by the City to the Subrecipient. Supporting
statements shall give the total of said monthly expenses and shall also itemize
the same in detail conforming to the Budget Summary set forth on Exhibit "2".
After timely receipt of each supporting statement, the City will draw a warrant
within thirty (30) days in favor of the Subrecipient for the total amount of the
Request for Reimbursement approved by the City. The City will reject and return
reimbursement requests not properly and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Propertv or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount offundlryg~rQ\ll.<iled,<or to be provided,bye~c~.a?g~V~!J'liI~v!;lr!l~~~1
agency to e..chsuCfit:lfii!~cl or business. activity,al'!€t~~~lllil'<\lrtt~~~~~<ilI~
of each such governmental agency. During the term of t/lisAgteement, the
Subrecipient. shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with govemmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundino
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Max Alonso
Los Padrinos
445 S Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408
16. Assionment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
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Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
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unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) ofthis Agreement.
18. Proaram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
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legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification, and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
Additional insured shall be listed as:
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subreeipient shall fumish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
sUbgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not a~ter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments; Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. ProQram Monitorino
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
. form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program progress reviews. These reviews will. focus on the extent.to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proqress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Direct Benefit Form, in the form of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit "g" and titled "Monthly Accomplishment" and incorporated herein by
this reference. Totals should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all
persons/households assisted under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bemardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Los Padrinos
By: ~ .-::>
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
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By:
Executive Director
ATTEST:
BY:~ );,.~
Rac el Clark, CIty Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Mary's Mercy Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Performance........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action ..............................................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination ... ...................... ............... ...........................................................................................3
7. Accounting .................... ................... ................................................................................................. 3
8. Budget Section ................................................................................................................................. 3
g. Non-Expendable Property................................................................................................................ 3
10. Expendable Personal Property ......................................................................................................... 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding.............................................................................. ............................... ........ ...............5
15. Notices....................................................... ...................................................... .................................5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets................................................................... .......................................................7
20. Fiscal Limitations................... ..................................................................................... ......................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest........................................................................................................................... 1 0
25. Budget Modifications . .................................................................. ........... ........................................10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.................................................................................................................. 11
28. Amendments; Variations .................... ............................................................... .............................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment ..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ........... .................... ........................................... .............................................. 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ................................... ................................... ........................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Religious Proselytizing or Political Activities ............................,.....................................................13
35. Audits............................,. .................. .......... ..,.......... ........... ....,....................................................... 14
36. Counterparts.......... ........................................................................... ........................ ......... ,. ........... 14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings.......................................................................................................................... 15
39. Exhibits.................................................... ............................................... .................. ...................... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Mary's Mercy Center, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
3. Compensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($16,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,333.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountina
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budaet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable ProperlY or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipienl's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amol.lntof funcjin~pr~vjd~d, Or to be pr(jvi~~..bY7a~h 1i!.~f#V~ry g(jvf#rn!);1~n~1
ageAcy toe.aoh suohproject or businessaQtjVity, ~J'l(;j.t~e 'VII name anm ad~(~s
of each such governmental agency. During the term Of this. Agreement, the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipienl's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Adrienne Schubert
Mary's Mercy Center
PO Box 7563
San Bernardino, CA 92411
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(i1) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day P!3riods.
The Subte<:ipient sftallftltniSI'i OEtl'tified~l1ie$ cJf:a1l policiesandendol"$elifiel1lstd
the City and Agency, evidencing the insUrance coverage. above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgranteeslsubcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budoet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. De nQta!tettne amount Clf compensation subject to oTund~tthls
Agreement; .
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the ,Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauioment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program progress rel/iews. These reviews will focus on the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5111) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDSG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees. for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Mary's Mercy Center
By: W~ J
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
By: ~ ..L/...LI-
Executive Director
ATTEST:
BY:~fo1. ~
Rac el Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
New House, Incorporated
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Performance........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action..... .................................................................. ....... ........................ ............ ............ 2
6. Discrimination ............ ....................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting ....... ................................................................................................................................. 3
8. Budget Section .......... ............................................................ ........................................................... 3
9. Non-Expendable Property ................................................................................................................ 3
10. Expendable Personal Property...................................................... ........ ................................... ........3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or EquipmenL....................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requiremenl....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding..................................................... .......................... ................. ....................... ............. 5
15. Notices............................................. ........................................... ......................................................5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ........................ ....................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets....... ................................................................................................................... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations........................................... ........................................................ ..... ......... ..... ........ 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.......................................................................................................... ........8
24. Conflict of Interest...................... ................................................................................... ..... ............ 10
25. Budget Modifications ........................................................ .... .......................................................... 1 0
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor .......... ................................... ............................................... ...................... 11
28. Amendments; Variations .............................. ........................:...:.....................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipmenl..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ........... ............................ .................................................................................12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ..............................................................................................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. Rell~ipusProselytizing or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
35. AtItl1tS..........,... .......... ..................... ................. ........... .......... ............... ............ ...... ....,....... ....... ....... 14
36. Couilterparts.... .....,........,................ ..., ....,. ............ ............... ...... ...................., ,.................... .......,. ..14-
:l7. Status of the Subrecipient..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings...................... ............... .............................. ......... ................... ........................... 15
39. Exhibits ...........................................................................................................................................15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv. 2007. by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
New House, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Sub recipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1,2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($15,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,250.00 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
eXPenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventoiy shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall refl~ct the name and a description of such project, the dOllar
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Subrecipient. shalf prepare and file a similar Written statEl\'neilt slich time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Karen Stanfield
New House, Incorporated
2075 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92405
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of hislher intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subreclpient shall furnish certified cOpies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - whicll will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
moClifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compehSation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acquisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. ProQram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each client served. The Direct()r or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program progress reviews. . These reviews will focus. on the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthly ProQress Reports
By the fifth (5111) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Sub recipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
New House, Incorporated
By: ~'_~ ~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
By: C~7~~
Executi'dEl Director
ATTEST:
BY:~/.1.~
Ra el Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Operation Grace
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Time of Perfonnance ........................................................................................................................ 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action.............................................................................................................................. 2
6. Discrimination .................... ............................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting ............................ ............................................................................................................ 3
8. Budget Section ................................................................................................................................. 3
9. Non-Expendable Property...... ....... .... ......... ..................... ....... ........ ......... .................... ............... ...... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property............. ........................... ........... ...................................................... 3
11. Purchase or lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipmenl......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding.............................. ....... ... ............... .., ...................... ...... .............. ....... ............ .............5
15. Notices. ...... ..................................... .............. ........... ................... ..... .................................. ............... 5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................. ............................... 5
18. Program Income ........................................................................................................................ ....... 7
19. Reversion of Assets.............................. ............. ........................ ....... ................................................7
20. Fiscal limitations ..... ........ ......... .... ......................... ........................ ....... ..... .......................................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest........................... ................. .... .......................................... ................................. 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ......................................................................................................................10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor...................................... ............................................................................ 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines ....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ........................................................................................................................12
32. Monthly Progress Reports.. ....................... ..... ... ...... .......... ................. ................ ............................ 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. ReliQioUs ProSelytizing or Political Activities .................................................................................. 13
$$. Audits..............................................................................................................................................14
:lli. Counterparts ........ .... .... ."..... .... .... ......... ......".......... ..:......... ......... ............ ........ .............. .................14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings..... .... ... ............. ........... ........... ..... ....... ........... ...... .... ............ ............ ......... ......... 15
39. Exhibits ............................................................... .......... ... .... ... ........ ....................... ............ ..... ........ 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of July, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the .City" and
Operation Grace, hereinafter referred to as the .Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1 . Scooe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($10,000) which the
Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $833.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Property
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of non expendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property haying a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non.expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Property
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Propertv or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
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Subrecipient' shalf prepare and file a similar written statemeht each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Jessica Alexander
Operation Grace
1595 East Art Townsend Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Sub recipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attomeys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipierit shall furnish certified copies of all policies arid endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. ProQram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members fumish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
ref~rel'1ce., for each client served. The Director or his/her designee ~iIIconduct
peri()dic program progress reviews. These reviewS will focus .01'1 the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthly Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5111) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Sub recipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Sub recipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leoal Proceedinos
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Operation Grace
By: (J..fet- ?
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
ATTEST:
By:~kC~
Rac el Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
")0
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Option House, Incorporated
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.......... ..... ...... ........ ........ ............. ................ ..... ..... ......... ........ ....... ..... ..... ... ............ 1
2. Time of Performance... ... .... ...... ............. .... ....... ......... ...... ....... ........... ..... ...... ..... ........ ......... .., ...... ..... 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affirmative Action.. .... ...... ....... ........ ........ ............ .... ............ ....... ........ ...................... ..... ..................... 2
6. Discrimination .......... ............................................... ........ .... .... ........................... ...... ........... ......... .....3
7. Accounting.. ...... ........... .... ............................................. ... ........ ........... ............. .................... ......... .... 3
8. Budget Section .. ............ ....... ......... .... ....... ............... ....... ...... ................ ......... ..................... ..............3
9. Non-Expendable Property. ....... .......... ...... .... .................... ........ ......... ......... ............... ....................... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property.... ....... ........... .... ..... ...................................... ....................................3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation....... .......... .......... ....... ................... ......... ..... ....... .... ..... ................. ..... .... 4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement......... ... .... ......... .... ................ .... .... ....... ... .................... ........... ...... 4
14. Joint Funding.............. .... .... ....... ......... ....... ........ ..... .,. .................... ..... ....... ......... .......... ....................5
15. Notices.... .................. .......... .... ............................................................. .............. ....... ..................... ... 5
16. Assignment.. ................. ............................... .......... ...................... ................................................ .....5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................... ................................................ 7
19. Reversion of Assets..... ......... ............ ........... ...... ............... ................ ................................................ 7
20. Fiscal Limitations..... .., ... .... ....... ...... ... .... ...... ................................ ....... ..... ................. ................ ........ 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gitls...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements......... .........._............................... ................ ...............................................8
24. Conflict of Interest...... ............... _............................................. ....... .... ............................................. 1 0
25. Budget Modifications.. ................................................ ...... ....................................... ........ ............... 10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor..... ... ......... _... .................................... .... .................................. ................... 11
28. Amendments; Variations..................................... .......................... ............................................-.... 11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................-.-........-.... 11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..................................... .................... ........................................................ ....... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports............ ........................ ......... .................. .......... ......... ........ .................... 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. ReligiQusPrQS.Ellytizing or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
35. Audlt$;;........;............ ...................... ..;. ............... ... ....................... .............. ....... .............. ............. ..... 14
36. Counterj)&I'Is....................................;;..............................................;..............................................14
37. Status of the $ubrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings ..... ........... ............. ....... ..................... ......... ........................ ............ .................... 15
39. Exhibits........ .......... ......... ... ............................. ....... ...... .... ..................... .............. ... ........ .... ...... ....... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project ActivitylDescription
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (ServiceISupplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv. 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Option House, Incorporated, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($16,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bemardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,333.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and retum reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountino
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budoet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Eauipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar'
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Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar wtitten statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The SUbrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Velda Griffin
Option House, Incorporated
PO Box 970
San Bernardino, CA 92402
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17 . Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(Hi) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proaram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Reauirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The SubteCipieht shall furnish certified copies of all policieS and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the SubreCipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the SubreCipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budoet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the arnount of cornpensation subject to or under this
Agreernent;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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25. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (50) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
refere1we, for each client served. The Director or his/her designee will conduct
pefi(jdic prograM progress reviews. These .revie~S w~lIfocu$ On theel(tent to
which the planned program has been implem~ntedand measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress RepOrts
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliaious Proselvtizina or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDSG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counteroarts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the SubreciDient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal ProceedinQs
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has property filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Option House, Incorporated
By: &.'~ J
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
Executive Director
ATTEST:
By:~h.~
Rach Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
People's Choice
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1 . Scope of Services ... ....... .......... ......... ... ..... ...... ... ..... ...... ....... ..... ...................... ...... ...... ... ..... ...... ........ 1
2. Time of Perfonnance ........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action.............................................................................................................................. 2
6. Discrimination ................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................ 3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property ................... ........................ ...... ........ ............... .................. ......................3
10. Expendable Personal Property ........ ....................................... .... .... ........................... ....................... 3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipmenl......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requiremenl....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding .................... ....... ..................................................................................... ..... ...............5
15. Notices......... .................................................................... ...................... ...........................................5
16. Assignment.......................................................................................................................................5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ................................................................... ............................................................ 7
19. Reversion of Assets............................ .................... .......................................................................... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations ................... ................................................. ............................... ........ .......... .........7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements..........................,....................................................................................... 8
24. Conflict of Interesl.......................................................................... ................................................. 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ......................................................................................................................10
26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.................................................................................................................. 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment...............................................,..........................................12
31. Program Monitoring ..... ............... .......... ..................................................................... .............,....... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ..............................................................................................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
343i3:Rellgj()USflfoselytizing. or Political Activities ..................................................................................13
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37. Status of the Subrecipient.................:............................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings ..........................................................................................................................15
39. Exhibits........ ........ ............................................ .'......... ................ .... .......................... ........ .............. 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
People's Choice, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scooe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Compensation and Method of Pavment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($10,000) which the
Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $833.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, pOlicies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountina
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budaet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or EQuipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. ChanQes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure ReQuirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
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Subrecipient. shall prepare and tile a similar written statement eacl1tir'he it
receives funding from any govemmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Anita Jones
People's Choice
PO Box 7808
San Bernardino, CA 92411
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately retumed to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attomeys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $S,OOO must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The SUbtecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "S" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. ACQuisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUO, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all COBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members fumish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
ref~rElnce,. f9r each client served. The. Dir~ctor or.histh,r designee Will.. condQct
perit>dicprogram progress reviews. . These. review$wil1focus em the extent t9
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goats
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for el'lch client serveq. The [?irectqr or. his/her designee will conduct
peliotl/c program p~gress reviews. TheserElviewswill foctlson the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5111) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counteroarts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bemardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
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The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day. and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
People's Choice
BY:ju ~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
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ATTEST:
By:~h.~
Rache Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
{~
man, City Attorney
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
{Public Services Program}
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Perfonnance........................................................................................................................ 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action..............................................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination ...................................................................................................................................3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property ............................ ............... .......... ............................. ..............................3
10. Expendable Personal Property............................... .............. ......................... ...... .............................3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement....................................................................................................4
14. Joint Funding................................................................................... .................................. ...............5
15. Notices ..............................................................................................................................................5
16. Assignment....................... ............... ................................................................................................. 5
17. Termination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets.............................................................. ........................................ .................... 7
20. Fiscal Limitations........................ ..... .................................. ...............................................................7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest........................................................................................................................... 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ........................................................................... ...........................................10
26. Time of Performance Modifications................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.................................................................................................................. 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring .................................... ...................................................... ................... ........... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports .............................................................................................. ................ 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34, ReljlliousProselylizing orPolitical Activities ..................................................................................13
$5. Audits..........,................................................................................................................................... 14
36. COullterparts.......... ........,.............. ............. ....... ......... ............... .......,. ........ ....... ....................... ....... 14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings.................................................................................... ...................................... 15
39. Exhibits............................................................................................................................... ............ 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 151 day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the .City" and
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the
"Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scooe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
3. Compensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($16,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bemardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,333.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and retum reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountinq
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budqet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Property
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of non expendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Property
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or EQuipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the BUdget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. ChanQes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure ReQuirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
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Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any govemmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundina
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Candy Stallings
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc.
444 North Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 101
San Bernardino, CA 92401
16. Assianment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDSG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDSG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1 ,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipient shall furnish certified copies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations goveming conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
sUbgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this
refer~flce, f()r each cli~nt served. The Directoror~I$!t:I~r,~@'lij~.m~~~ilICQ~~148t
periodicprogtam progre$.srevlews. Ttlese revje.wa\\!ll!f~~$.~mt~.~~elilt>t~
which the planned program has been implemeritedarid .measurablegdals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Direct Benefit Form, in the form of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit "9" and titled "Monthly Accomplishment" and incorporated herein by
this reference. Totals should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all
persons/households assisted under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Relioious Proselvtizino or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(iI) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(Hi) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDSG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal Proceedinas
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services
BY:~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
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By:
Executive Dir
ATTEST:
BY:~/..1.~
Rac el Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
San Bernardino YMCA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS ..........................................................................................................................1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Perlonnance ............... ........ ................. .... ..... ......................... ...... ............... ....... .............. .... 1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action..............................................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination ...................................................................................................................................3
7. Accounting ........................................................................................................................................ 3
8. Budget Section .................................................................................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property............. ................................................................................... ................3
10. Expendable Personal Property...... ............................ .................. ............. ................ ........................3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant A1location...............~.............................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement.................................................................................................... 4
14. Joint Funding............................ .......... .......................... ..... ......................... .............. ........ ................5
15. Notices......... ...... ................................. ............................................................ .................................. 5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ........................ ....................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets..........................................................................................................................7
20. Fiscal Limitations............ .......... .... .............................. .... .................... ..... ............. ............ .......... ...... 7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts ...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
24. Conflict of Interest................................................................................................................... ........ 1 0
25. Budget Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 1 0
26. Time of Perfonnance Modifications ................................................................................................11
27. Independent Contractor.. ................................................................................................................ 11
28. Amendments; Variations ................................................................................................................11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines ....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ............... .................................. ................................................... .................... 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports..............................................................................................................12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
~. ReHgiousProselylizinll or politic<!1 Activities..................................................................................13
ail. Aujjj~............................,..........;...................................................................................................... 14
:l6. Counterparts.. .......... ......,,;... ........ ........... ... ........ ...... ........... .............. .............. ....... ........ .......... .......14-
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings..........................................................................................................................15
39. Exhibits ........................................................................................................................................... 15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
San Bernardino YMCA, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scope of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($14,000)
which the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year
2007/2008 COBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this
Agreement. Method of payment shall be in the form of a Request for
Reimbursement in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit
"6" to this Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference. All Requests for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a
monthly basis in accordance with HUO regulations "Audit Ready." The
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of
the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation
or $1,166.66 monthly beginning the month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting
documentation of expenditures for services rendered, plus proof of payment all
acceptable to the City in the sole discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to
any payment by the City to the Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give
the total of said monthly expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail
conforming to the Budget Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt
of each supporting statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days
in favor of the Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for
Reimbursement approved by the City. The City will reject and return
reimbursement requests not properly and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUO COBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountino
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budoet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Noli-Expendable Property or Equipment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be property identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanqes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
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Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any governmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundino
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Darrell Black
San Bernardino YMCA
808 East 21st Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404
16. Assionment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Prooram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately returned to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attomeys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Requirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) day periods.
The Subrecipiehtsl1all furnish certifiedoopies of all policies and endorsements to
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required, five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall fumish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budqet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Do not alter the amount of compensation subject to or under this
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as flgents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorina
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of. confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference,. for each client served. The Director or his/oerdeslgnee will conduot
periodic program progress reviews. These revie\ijswi11Jl)COs Qn the extent to
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliqious Proselvtizinq or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar tenns only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confinn
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counteroarts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecioient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal ProceedinQs
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bemardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
39. Exhibits
The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
his/her designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
San Bernardino YMCA
BY:~~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
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By:
Executive Director
ATTEST:
By:~b.~
Rac I Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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CDBG SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
(Public Services Program)
between
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
And
Time for Change Foundation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Scope of Services.............................................................................................................................1
2. Time of Perfonnance ........................................................................................................................1
3. Compensation and Method of Payment...........................................................................................2
4. Compliance with Laws and Assurances...........................................................................................2
5. Affinnative Action..............................................................................................................................2
6. Discrimination ...................................................................................................................................3
7. Accounting ................................................................... .....................................................................3
8. Budget Section .......................................................... .......................................................................3
9. Non-Expendable Property..... .... .... ........... ................ ..... ............. ........... ............... ....... ..................... 3
10. Expendable Personal Property ....... ........ ....... ......... ...... ............................ ....... ... .......... ....................3
11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Expendable Property or Equipment ......................................................4
12. Changes in Grant Allocation.............................................................................................................4
13. Revenue Disclosure Requirement.................................................................................................... 4
14. Joint Funding.... ............. ...... .... .... ........ ........... ............. .... .,. .................... ... .............. .......... ...............5
15. Notices.................................................... ...... ....... ................................................... ... ............ ........... 5
16. Assignment....................................................................................................................................... 5
17. Tennination and Termination Costs .................................................................................................5
18. Program Income ............................................................................................................................... 7
19. Reversion of Assets........ .... ........................................................ ................. ..................... ................ 7
20. Fiscal Limitations............. ..... ........ ......... ....... ... .............. ....... ........ ........... ................. .......... ...... ........7
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment, Meals or Gifts...............................................................................8
22. Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless .................................................................................8
23. Insurance Requirements...................................................................................................... ............8
24. Conftict of Interest........................................................................................................................... 10
25. Budget Modifications ............... .............................. .......................................... ............................... 1 0
26. Time of Performance Modifications ............................................................................................. ...11
27. Independent Contractor....................................................... ........................................................... 11
28. Amendments; Variations ..... .................... .......... .................................. ................................... ........11
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines....................................................................................................11
30. Acquisition of Supplies and Equipment..........................................................................................12
31. Program Monitoring ....... .................. ............................. ................ .................................................. 12
32. Monthly Progress Reports ................................... ....................................................... .................... 12
33. Use of Funds ..................................................................................................................................13
34. ReUgiQuSProsely1izing or Political Activiti"s ..................................................................................13
3$. AullitS.... ................ ....;... .... ............................u..... ....... ...... ................ ....... .................. ..................... 14
36. Counterparts.. ..... ......... ........... ...........,... ............... ... .......... ...... ............... ............ ........... ........ ...........14
37. Status of the Subrecipient ..............................................................................................................14
38. Legal Proceedings ..........................................................................................................................15
39. Exhibits ...........................................................................................................................................15
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT 7
Project Activity/Description
Budget Summary (pages 1 and 2)
Budget Justification - (Service/Supplies)
Request for Reimbursement
Insurance Requirements
Income Qualification Statement
Monthly Accomplishment Form
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Community Development Block Grant
Public Services Subrecipient Agreement
FY 07/08
This Agreement is entered into this 1st day of Julv, 2007, by and between the
City of San Bernardino, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and
Time for Change Foundation, hereinafter referred to as the "Subrecipient."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a contract with the United States of
America through its Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to execute
the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, hereinafter called the "Act;"
and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient have an interest in providing
necessary services to and enhancement of the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient recognize that the project herein is
eligible under HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Subrecipient desire to cooperate in the
implementation of the program by reason of experience, preparation, organization,
staffing, and facilities to provide services for the benefit of low- and moderate-income
persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth
and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. Scooe of Services
The Subrecipient shall perform all the services described in the Project
Description and Scope of Services set forth on Exhibit "1" to this Agreement a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Performance
Said services of the Subrecipient are to commence on July 1, 2007, and shall be
completed no later than June 30, 2008.
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3. Comoensation and Method of Payment
For performance of such services, the City shall pay the Subrecipient an amount
of money not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($16,000) which
the Mayor and Common Council approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008
CDBG budget. Said payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for
performance by the Subrecipient of the Services under this Agreement. Method
of payment shall be in the form of a Request for Reimbursement in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth on Exhibit "4" to this Agreement, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All Requests
for Reimbursement shall be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with
HUD regulations "Audit Ready." The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San
Bernardino (the "Agency") on behalf of the City, will reimburse the Subrecipient
one-twelfth (1/12) of the total allocation or $1,333.33 monthly beginning the
month of July 2007. Verifiable supporting documentation of expenditures for
services rendered, plus proof of payment all acceptable to the City in the sole
discretion of the City shall be submitted prior to any payment by the City to the
Subrecipient. Supporting statements shall give the total of said monthly
expenses and shall also itemize the same in detail conforming to the Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit "2". After timely receipt of each supporting
statement, the City will draw a warrant within thirty (30) days in favor of the
Subrecipient for the total amount of the Request for Reimbursement approved by
the City. The City will reject and return reimbursement requests not properly
and/or completely submitted.
4. Comoliance with Laws and Assurances
The Subrecipient hereby assures and certifies that it has complied and will
continue to comply with the Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as they relate to
acceptance and use of federal funds for this federally-assisted program. This
Agreement is subject to all such laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and
guidelines, including, without limitation, the Act; Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85; Title 24, Code of Regulations, Part 570; and U.S. Office of
Management and Budget Circulars applicable including, without limitation, A-87,
A-95, A-110, A-122 and A-128.
5. Affirmative Action
The Subrecipient shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly
or in part by HUD CDBG funds shall provide equal employment and career
advancement opportunities for minorities and women. In addition, the
Subrecipient shall make every effort to employ residents of the area and shall
keep a record of the positions that have been created directly or as a result of
this program.
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6. Discrimination
No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise
be subjected to discrimination in any activities, programs, or employment
supported by this Agreement.
7. Accountina
The Subrecipient shall establish and maintain on a current basis a adequate
accrual accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, practices, and standards.
8. Budaet Section
No more than the amounts specified in the Budget Justification set forth on
Exhibit "3", shall be spent for the separate cost categories specified in Budget
Summary set forth on Exhibit 2, without prior written approval of the Executive
Director (the "Director") of the Agency, the Administrator of the CDBG Program,
or his/her Designee.
9. Non-Expendable Propertv
A record shall be maintained by the Subrecipient for each item of nonexpendable
property acquired for this program with HUD CDBG funds. This record shall be
provided to the City as well as being available for inspection and audit upon
reasonable notice by the City at the request of the City. Non-expendable
property means tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
(1) year and an acquisition cost of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per
unit. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or agree to purchase non-expendable
property without the prior written approval from the Director or his/her designee.
Upon completion or early termination of this Agreement, the City reserves the
right to determine the final disposition of said non-expendable property acquired
for this program and HUD CDBG funds in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Said disposition may include, but is not limited to, the City taking
possession of said non-expendable property.
10. Expendable Personal Propertv
Expendable personal property refers to all tangible personal property other than
non-expendable personal property. The Subrecipient shall not purchase or
agree to purchase expendable personal property with a unit value of Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or more per unit without the prior written approval of
the Director or his/her designee.
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11. Purchase or Lease of Non-Exoendable Prooertv or Eauioment
The Subrecipient shall obtain three documented bids prior to purchasing or
leasing any non-expendable personal property or equipment over Three Hundred
Dollars ($300.00) in unit value as approved in the Budget set forth on Exhibit "2",
Budget Summary. The Subrecipient shall purchase or lease from the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. All equipment that has a purchase or lease
price of over Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in unit value and life expectancy of more than
one (1) year shall be properly identified and inventoried and shall be charged at
its actual price, deducting all cash discounts, rebates and allowances received by
the Subrecipient. This inventory shall be provided to the City as well as being
available for inspection and audit upon reasonable notice by the City at the
request of the City.
12. Chanaes in Grant Allocation
The City reserves the right to reduce the grant allocation when the City's fiscal
monitoring indicates that the Subrecipient's rate of expenditure will result in
unspent funds at the end of the program year. Changes in the grant allocation
will be done after consultation with the Subrecipient. Such changes shall be
incorporated into this Agreement by written amendments.
13. Revenue Disclosure Reauirement
By its execution of this Agreement, the Subrecipient certifies that it has
previously filed with the Agency, a written statement listing all revenue received,
or expected to be received, by the Subrecipient from federal, state, city and
county, and from other governmental agencies, and applied or expected to offset,
in whole or in part, any of the costs incurred by the Subrecipient in conducting
current or prospective projects or business activities, including, but not limited to,
the project or business activity which is the subject of this Agreement. Such
statement shall reflect the name and a description of such project, the dollar
amount of funding provided, or to be provided, by each and every governmental
agency to each such project or business activity, and the full name and address
of each such governmental agency. During the term of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient shall prepare and file a similar written statement each time it
receives funding from any govemmental agency which is additional to that
revenue disclosed in the Subrecipient's initial revenue disclosure statement
hereunder. Such statement shall be filed with the Agency, within fifteen (15)
calendar days following receipt of such additional funding. The Subrecipient
shall make available for inspection and audit by the City's and Agency's
representatives, upon request, at any time or times during the duration of this
Agreement and during a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and
records relating to the operation by it of each project or business activity which is
funded in whole or in part with governmental monies, whether or not such monies
are received through the City. All such books and records shall be maintained by
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the Subrecipient at their designated business location. Failure to comply with the
requirements of this section of the Agreement shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies, and
without limitation, cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement.
14. Joint Fundinq
For programs in which there are sources of funds from the private sector in
addition to HUD CDBG funds, the Subrecipient shall provide proof of such
funding. The City shall not pay for any services provided by the Subrecipient
which are funded by other sources. All restrictions and/or requirements provided
in this Agreement relative to accounting, budgeting, and reporting, apply to the
total program regardless of funding sources.
15. Notices
All notices herein required shall be in writing. Notices shall be sent by prepaid
First Class Mail to the following Address:
To the City:
Economic Development Agency
Attn.: Executive Director
201 North "E" Street, Suite 301
San Bernardino, California 92401
To the Subrecipient:
Kim Carter
Time for Change Foundation
2130 North Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 104B & C
San Bernardino, CA 92405
16. Assiqnment
This Agreement is not assignable by the Subrecipient without the express prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be given in the City's sole
discretion. Any attempt by the Subrecipient to assign any performance of the
terms of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement upon which the City may, among its other remedies,
and without limitation, cancel, terminate or suspend this Agreement.
17. Termination and Termination Costs
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time by any party upon giving
its thirty (30) day notice in writing to the other party. The Director or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to give said notice, subject to
ratification by the Mayor and Common Council. Further, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon the termination, suspension,
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discontinuation or substantial reduction in HUD CDBG funding for the
Agreement activity. Further, and not withstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, if the Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term
of this Agreement, or the award the subject of this Agreement, whether
stated in a federal statute or regulation, an assurance, in a state plan or
obligation, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the awarding agency or city
may take anyone or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the
circumstances:
(i) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the
deficiency by the Subrecipient or more severe enforcement action
by the awarding agency;
(ii) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all
or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(iii) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the current award for the
City's or the Subrecipient's program;
(iv) Withhold further awards for the Program; or
(v) Take other remedies that may be legally available.
Further, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the award
may be terminated for convenience in accordance with Title 24, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 85.44.
(b) Costs of the Subrecipient resulting from obligations incurred by the
Subrecipient during a suspension or after termination of this Agreement
are not allowable unless the City expressly authorizes them in the Notice
of Suspension or Termination or subsequently. Other Subrecipient costs
during suspension or after termination which are necessary and not
reasonably avoidable are allowed if:
(i) The costs result from obligations which were properly incurred by
the Subrecipient before the effective date of suspension or
termination, are not in anticipation of it, and, in the case of a
termination, are noncancellable; and
(ii) The costs would be allowable if the award were not suspended or
expired normally at the end of the funding period in which the
termination takes effect.
(c) All subrecipients receiving CDBG funds will be required to cooperate and
work in collaboration with City departments, to include but not limited to:
Police Department, Fire Department and Code Compliance in an effort to
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promote the well-being of citizens and aid in reducing crime, blight and
unsafe conditions. Also, subrecipients may be required from time to time
to attend meetings to be held at the Agency. Failure to cooperate may
result in the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 17.
Termination and Termination Costs, Recital (a) of this Agreement.
18. Proqram Income
Any and all program income (as defined at Title 24, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 570.500(a)) received by the Subrecipient during the term of this Agreement
shall be immediately retumed to the City. Any and all program income on hand
with the Subrecipient at the time of the expiration of this Agreement, or received
by the Subrecipient after the expiration of this Agreement, shall be paid to the
City pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 19 of this Agreement.
19. Reversion of Assets
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever,
the Subrecipient shall forthwith transfer to the City, any CDBG funds on hand at
the time of such expiration or termination and any accounts receivable
attributable to the use of CDBG funds including, without limitation, program
income. Further, any real property under the control of the Subrecipient that was
acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000
shall either be: (a) used to meet one of the national objectives set forth in Title
24, Code of Regulations, Section 570.208, or any successor statute, until five (5)
years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, or for such longer
period of time as determined to be appropriate by the City in its sole discretion; or
(b) disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the
amount of the current fair market value of real property less any portion of the
value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or
improvement to, such real property.
20. Fiscal Limitations
HUD may in the future place programmatic or fiscallimitation(s) on CDBG funds
not presently anticipated. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to revise this
Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In
the event of funding reduction, the City may reduce the budget of this Agreement
as a whole or as to cost category, and may, at its sole discretion, limit the
Subrecipient's authority to commit and spend funds. Where HUD has directed or
requested the City to implement a reduction in funding, with respect to funding for
this Agreement, the Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
implementing and effecting such a reduction and in revising the Agreement for
such purpose. The Director or his/her designee may act for the City in
suspending the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days, upon three
(3) days written notice to the Subrecipient of his/her intention to so act. In no
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event, however, shall any revision made by the City affect expenditures and
legally binding commitments made by the Subrecipient before it received notice
of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith
and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD
cash withdrawal guidelines.
21. Use of Funds for Entertainment. Meals or Gifts
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that it shall not use funds provided through
this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals, or gifts.
22. Release. Indemnification. and Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall defend (if requested by the City and the Agency), release,
indemnify and hold the City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys,
agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any loss, liability,
claim, or damages that may arise or result from activities of the Subrecipient, its
officers, agents, and employees and, shall, at its own costs, expense and risk,
defend any and all legal proceedings that may be brought against the City and
Agency on any claim, demand, or alleged liability, and shall satisfy any
settlement or judgment that may be rendered against any of them arising or
resulting from activities of the Subrecipient, and shall assume liability for any and
all direct expense incurred in providing services pursuant to this Agreement and
shall assume any and all responsibilities for loss or damage resulting from
negligence, injury, illness or disease arising out of the provision of services. The
Subrecipient, however, is obligated to promptly notify the City and Agency in
writing of any such loss or damage.
23. Insurance Reauirements
The Subrecipient shall secure and maintain throughout the term of the
Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
a. Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Subrecipient shall
require the carriers of this coverage to waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and Agency, their officers, volunteers, employees,
contractors and subcontractors. The Subrecipient shall maintain all
California statutory requirements of $1,000,000 limit.
b. Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance. The
Subrecipient shall obtain general liability insurance on a per occurrence
basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and
automobile liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles on
a per occurrence basis with a combined single limit of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000). Additional insured endorsements are required for general
and automobile liability policy coverage.
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Additional insured shall be listed as:
The City and Agency, their officers, officials, attorneys, agents, employees
and volunteers.
c. Other Requirements and Acceptable Proof of Insurance.
1. All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration
of this Agreement.
2. Insurance companies must have an A.M. Best Rating of B+VII or
better.
3. Policy deductibles must be stated for each coverage. Deductibles
greater than $5,000 must include a letter of credit.
4. Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
a. ACCORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits,
deductibles and insurers; and blanket endorsements for all
applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or
b. Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm
that policy endorsements have been ordered from the
respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy
endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance
listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City
and Agency.
NOTE: Insurance binders are only valid for 30 days and may
need to be reissued if the policy endorsements are still
pending. Binders may be issued for a maximum of three,
thirty (30) dayp.~riol'ls.
The SObretipieot shallftll'nis/1 ~rtifi(Jdt;Qt1li(Jsof all polieiesatid endo~~tfi1en'tstd
the City and Agency, evidencing the insurance coverage above required,five
business days prior to the commencement of performance of services hereunder,
which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated or
expire without thirty (30) day prior written notice to the City and Agency, and shall
maintain such insurance from the time the Subrecipient commences performance
of services hereunder, until the completion of such services. An "Insurance
Inventory" in the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" and incorporated
herein by this reference, shall be completed by the Subrecipient and approved by
the City and Agency prior to the commencement of performance of services
hereunder.
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All policies, with respect to the insurance coverage required above, except for the
worker's compensation coverage, shall contain additional insured endorsements
naming the City and Agency, and their officers, agents, employees and
volunteers as additional name insured, with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder.
24. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient, its agents and employees shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.
To this end, the Subrecipient will make available or shall provide copies of all
applicable federal, state, county and city laws and regulations governing conflict
of interest, to its agents and employees, and shall furnish to the City and Agency,
prior to execution of this Agreement, a written list of all current or proposed
subgrantees/subcontractors, vendors, and personal service providers, including
subsidiaries. This list may be limited to those subgrantees/subcontractors,
vendors or personal service providers, including subsidiaries - which will receive
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more during the term of this Agreement.
Such list shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
identification of principal parties and description of services to be provided.
During term of this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall notify the City and Agency
in writing of any change in the list within fifteen (15) days of any change.
25. Budoet Modifications
The City may grant budget modifications to this Agreement for the movement of
funds within the budget categories identified in Exhibit "2" when such
modifications:
a. Do not exceed $10,000 per budget cost category;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Oe not aJt~t~fi~ a'~()Unf of compensation slllJj~Gt teQt t:(~<<~t .tf:1is
Agreement;
d. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;.
e. Are in the best interests of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
f. Related to salaries, are in accordance with applicable salary ordinances or
laws.
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26. Time of Performance Modifications
The City may grant time of performance modifications to this Agreement when
such modifications:
a. In aggregate do not exceed twelve (12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by the City;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interest of the City and the Subrecipient in performing the
scope of services under this Agreement; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Agreement.
27. Independent Contractor
The parties hereto in the performance of this Agreement will be acting in the
independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or
associates of one another. The employees or agents of one party shall not be
deemed or construed to be the agent or employees of the other party for any
purpose whatsoever.
28. Amendments: Variations
This writing with attachments, embodies the whole of the Agreement of the
parties hereto. There are no oral Agreements not contained herein. Except as
herein provided, addition or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement formally
approved and executed by all parties.
29. Purchase and Invoice Deadlines
Purchase of equipment and property, other than supplies, shall be completed
before the last three (3) months of the Agreement period and all equipment bills
are to be paid before the last two (2) months of this period. No property or
equipment, other than supplies, may be purchased during the final three (3)
months of the Agreement. The Subrecipient shall complete all purchases of
supplies before the last two (2) months of the Agreement and shall pay all supply
bills before the final month of the Agreement. Invoices which have not been
received by the Agency within sixty (60) days after the Agreement termination
date shall not be honored. Exceptions to these limitations require prior written
approval by the City and Agency, or its designee.
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30. Acauisition of Supplies and Eauipment
Following approval by the City for necessary supplies and equipment for
Agreement performance, the Subrecipient may purchase from a related
agency/organization only if:
(a) Prior authorization is obtained in writing from the City;
(b) No more than charges for reimbursement costs are made and no less
than minimum specifications are met as provided in writing by the City;
(c) A community related benefit is derived from such the Subrecipient related
acquisition; and
(d) No conflict of interest or private gain accrues to the Subrecipient or its
employees, agents or officers.
31. Proaram Monitorinq
The City will monitor the Subrecipient in the performance of this Agreement. The
Subrecipient shall maintain such property, personnel, financial and other records
and accounts as are considered necessary by HUD, and the City, to assure
proper accounting for all CDBG funds authorized under this Agreement. The
Subrecipient will permit on-site inspection by the City and Agency and HUD
representatives, and ensure that its employees and board members furnish such
information, as in the judgment of the City and HUD, may be relevant to a
question of compliance with contractual conditions and HUD directives, or the
effectiveness, legality, and achievements of the program. All the Subrecipient
records, with the exception of confidential client information, shall be made
available to representatives of the City and appropriate federal agencies. The
Subrecipient will maintain a copy of the Income Qualification Statement in the
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "6" and incorporated herein by this
reference, for each cli~nt serveq. The Director or his/her designee will conduct
periodic program. progress reviews. These. reviews will focus on ttleextentto
which the planned program has been implemented and measurable goals
achieved, the effectiveness of program management, and the impact of the
program.
32. Monthlv Proaress Reports
By the fifth (5th) day of each month, the Subrecipient shall submit a Monthly
Status Report on the progress of the program to the Agency. This report shall
conform to the HUD Monthly Accomplishment Form in the form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "7" and incorporated herein by this reference. Totals
should reflect monthly and cumulative data of all persons/households assisted
under this Agreement. A supporting narrative will also be required, that
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measurable terms, the accomplishments and activities attained during the
reporting month by the Subrecipient in meeting the goals described in Exhibit "1"
during the reporting month.
33. Use of Funds
Funds allocated pursuant to this Agreement shall be used exclusively for costs
included in the Subrecipient's program budget. Agreement funds shall not be
used as security or to guarantee payments for any non-program obligations, nor
as loans for non-program activities. All bank accounts for the Subrecipient shall
be non-interest bearing.
34. Reliaious Proselvtizina or Political Activities
The Subrecipient agrees that it will not perform or permit any religious
proselytizing or political activities in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Funds under this Agreement will be used exclusively for
performance of the services required under this Agreement and no funds shall be
used to promote any religious or political activities.
In addition to, and not in substitution for, other provisions of this Agreement
regarding the provision of public services with CDBG funds, pursuant to Title 1 of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and
provided the Subrecipient is and has qualified to participate in this Agreement as
a religious or denominational institution or organization or an organization
operated for religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in
connection with a religious or denominational institution or organization, the
Subrecipient:
a. Represents that it is not, or may not be deemed to be, a religious or
denominational institution or organization or an organization operated for
religious purposes which is supervised or controlled by or in connection with
a religious or denominational institution or organization;
b. Agrees that, in connection with such public services:
(i) It will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or
give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion;
(ii) It will not discriminate against any person applying for such public
services on the basis of religion and will not limit such services or
give preference to persons on the basis of religion;
(iii) It will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship or services, engage in no religious proselytizing,
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and exert no other religious influence in the provision of such public
services;
(iv) The funds received under this Agreement shall not be used to
construct, rehabilitate, or restore any facility which is owned by the
Subrecipient and in which the public services are to be provided;
provided that, minor repairs may be made if such repairs (1) are
directly related to the public services, (2) are located in a structure
used exclusively for non-religious purposes, and (3) constitute in
dollar terms only a minor portion of the CDBG expenditure for the
public services.
35. Audits
The Subrecipient is required to arrange for an independent financial and
compliance audit annually for each fiscal year Federal funds are received under
this Agreement. An audit may also be conducted by Federal, State, or local
funding source agencies as part of the City's audit responsibilities. The results of
the independent audit must be submitted to the City within thirty (30) days of
completion. Within thirty (30) days of the submittal of audit report, the
Subrecipient shall provide a written response to all conditions or findings reported
in said audit report. The response must examine each condition or finding and
explain a proposed resolution, including a schedule for correcting any deficiency,
within six (6) months after receipt of the audit report. The City and Agency, and
its authorized representatives shall, at all times, have access for the purpose of
audit or inspection to any and all books, documents, papers, records, property,
and premises of the Subrecipient, whose staff will cooperate fully with authorized
auditors when they conduct audits and examinations of the Subrecipient's
program. If indications of misappropriation or misapplication of the funds of this
Agreement cause the City to require a special audit, the cost will be encumbered
and deducted from this Agreement budget. Should the special audit confirm
misappropriation or misapplication of funds, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the
City.
36. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. When executed, each
counterpart shall be deemed an original, irrespective of date of execution. Said
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
37. Status of the Subrecipient
This Agreement shall not become effective until such time as the Director or
his/her Designee submits to the Subrecipient written notice that the Subrecipient
is an eligible Subrecipient ("Eligible Subrecipient") as defined in Title 24, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 570.204(c). The Subrecipient represents and
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warrants that once recognized as an Eligible Subrecipient, it will take any and all
necessary actions to remain an Eligible Subrecipient. Further, in this regard, in
the event the Subrecipient no longer qualifies as an Eligible Subrecipient, it shall
forthwith notify the City in writing of such lapse of qualification.
38. Leaal ProceedinQs
Should any legal proceedings be commenced to enforce, enjoin, or collect funds
or otherwise affect this agreement between the parties, it shall be filed in San
Bernardino County Superior Court. The prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable legal fees. The costs, salary and expenses of the City
Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of the
City and Agency shall be considered as "legal fees" for the purposes of this
paragraph.
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The Exhibits to this Agreement, one (1) through (7) are an integral part of this
agreement and have each been incorporated herein. The Agreement shall not
become effective until such time as the Subrecipient has properly filled out and
fully executed each exhibit to this Agreement, as required, and the Director or
hislher designee has reviewed and approved the form and content of each
exhibit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the day and year first written above.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
a municipal corporation
SUBRECIPIENT
Time for Change Foundation
By: ~.~
Fred Wilson, City Manager
City of San Bernardino
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ATTEST:
BY:~ h.~
Rac el Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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nman, City Attorney
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