HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-212 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-212
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING $100,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
3 GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) FOR THE SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION
4 LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH INLAND
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. (IHDC) AND AUTHORIZING THE
5 CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
6 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (the "City") is an entitlement City and eligible to
7 participate in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") and
8 receive annual allocation HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds ("HOME") and Community
9 Development Block Grant; and
10 WHEREAS, on May 3, 2010, the Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution 2010-
11 100, approving the City's 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and on August 7, 2012, adopted Resolution
12 2012-82, approving the 2012-2013 Action Plan that is required to guide and identify needs the City
13 will address incrementally for the 2010-2015 period; and
14 WHEREAS, on June 17, 2013, the Common Council adopted Resolution 2013-179
15 approving and amending the City's 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan by allocating $100,000 of CDBG
16 funds for Single Family Beautification Loan/ Grant Program; and
17 WHEREAS, the Inland Housing Development Corporation, Inc., (IHDC) is a non- profit
18 organization that provides housing rehabilitation and beautification services in the City and in the
19 City and County of Riverside; and
20 WHEREAS, under terms of the Agreement, IHDC will assist the City in providing exterior
21 beautification loan / grant to eligible households for paint, replace window and doors, roof repair
22 and install new landscape to homeowners; and
23 WHEREAS, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and
24 the National Environmental Protection Act ("NEPA") guidelines, the authorization and execution of
25 this Agreement is determine to be an exempt actions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA
26 Guidelines and 24 CFR 58. 34(a)(3) of NEPA Guidelines because the propose action is required for
27 federal programs administration and compliance.
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
2 OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
3 Section 1. The Mayor and Common Council hereby approves the Agreement (attached
4 as Exhibit A) allocating $100,000 in CDBG funds for the Single Family Beautification Loan/ Grant
5 Program Implementation Agreement with Inland Housing Development Corporation, Inc. and
6 authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
7 Section 2. The Mayor and Common Council finds and determines that authorization
8 and execution of the Agreement is exempt, pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines and
9 24 CFR 58. 34(a)(3) of the NEPA Guidelines because the propose action is required for federal
10 programs administration and compliance.
11 Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption and execution in the
12 manner as required by the City Charter.
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO APPROVING $100,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
2 GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) FOR THE SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION
LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH INLAND
3 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. (IHDC) AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
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Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j oint regular meeting thereof,
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held on the 15th day of July , 2013, by the following vote to wit:
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Council Members: Ayes Nays Abstain Absent
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MARQUEZ x
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JENKINS x
10 VALDIVIA
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11 SHORETT x
12 KELLEY x
13 JOHNSON x
14 MC CAMMACK
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GeorgeaHanna, City Clerk
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 1 day of Jul y , 2013.
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'atrick J. Morris, May
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CI ' • an Bernardino
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Approved as to Form:
24 JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION LOAN/ GRANT
PROGRAM is made and entered into this 15th day of July 2013, by and between the RIVERSIDE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., dba INLAND HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., SERVICES OF THE INLAND EMPIRE, INC., a
California non-profit corporation (the "CONTRACTOR") and THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation (the "City") and is related to the facts set forth in the
following RECITALS:
1. The City has established a housing improvement program known as the "Single
Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program" (the "Program").
2. The purpose of the Program is to provide low-moderate-income homeowners (the
"Qualified Homeowners") who reside in the City of San Bernardino (the "City"),
with a special source of loan and grant funds of up to ten thousand ($10,000) to
undertake certain housing rehabilitation and correction work (including asbestos and
lead containing materials abatement work, handicap accessibility improvements,
building code deficiency corrections and certain exterior landscape and structural
beautification improvements of owner-occupied single family residential dwelling
units.
3. The Program promotes and expands the supply of affordable housing in the City and
fosters the elimination and prevention of blight.
4. In order to administer and operate the Program the City desires to extend to the
CONTRACTOR Agreement for three (3) years, subject to annual funding
availability and the City hereby allocates the total sum of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000) for the Single Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program to be
funded from the City's Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)
Program Citywide.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS. In addition to the words and
phrases, which are defined in the Recitals of this Agreement, the following words and terms shall
have the meaning set forth below:
• "Program Boundaries" means and refers to specific neighborhoods or areas in the
City, which the City has instructed CONTRACTOR to offer the Programs to
Qualified Homeowners and also on a Citywide basis. During the term of this
Agreement and until receipt of further instruction by CONTRACTOR from the City
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Manager, or authorized representatives, all Program Loans and Grants shall be
originated for Qualified Homeowners who reside in the City.
• "City Manager" means and refers to the City Manager of the City and his or her
authorized representatives.
• "Home" means and refers to the land and the single family dwelling unit in which
the Qualified Homeowner resides as its principal residence.
• "Program Loan" means and refers to each single family home improvement
loan/grant of up to $10,000 transaction by and between a Qualified Homeowner and
the City under the Program, to be originated and serviced by the CONTRACTOR as
set forth in this Agreement. Each Program Loan may include a component, which is
repayable as a loan by the Qualified Homeowner to the City for the structural interior
rehabilitation improvements to the Home, and a component, which is a grant for the
eligible exterior aesthetic amenities and landscape improvements, if any. For the
purposes hereof, in a particular instance, a Program Loan to a Qualified Homeowner
may thus include both a loan and grant component under the Program, or a loan
and/or beautification grant component only, depending on the specific Home and the
Qualified Homeowner's needs. The terms and conditions of each Program Loan are
described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit "1" Each Program
Loan shall be evidenced by the Program Loan Documents.
• "Program Loan Applicant" means and refers to the written application for a Program
Loan, which has been signed by the Qualified Homeowner and verified by the
CONTRACTOR to be complete.
• "Program Beautification Loan/Grant Application" means and refers to a completed
written application for a Program Loan or Grant, which has been executed by a
Qualified Homeowner. Each Program Beautification Loan/Grant Application shall
contain the information relating to the Qualified Homeowner and the proposed use of
the Program Loan or Grant proceeds by the Qualified Homeowner together with a
current preliminary title report or other proof of title acceptable to the City for the
Home. The CONTRACTOR shall require all Qualified Homeowners to complete
the application for the Program similar to the application attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit"2."
• "Program Loan Disbursement Account" means and refers to the custodial deposit
account, which the CONTRACTOR shall establish with an FDIC-insured depository
institution for the receipt and disbursement of all City Fund proceeds under a
Program Loan. Such deposit account agreement among the CONTRACTOR, the
City and such depository institution shall be in a form and substance as reasonably
satisfactory to the City. No other funds of the CONTRACTOR shall be deposited or
co-mingled in the Program Loan Disbursement Account. The CONTRACTOR shall
serve as the trustee of the City in the administration of all City Funds or deposit in
the Program Loan Disbursement Account, including any interest as may accrue
thereon.
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• "Program Loan Documents" means and refers collectively to each of the following
documents executed by the Qualified Homeowner: (i) the Program Loan
Application; (ii) the Program Loan Agreement and the customary consumer loan
term disclosure documentation; (iii) the promissory note of the Qualified
Homeowner payable to the City and dated as of the date of initial disbursement of
City Funds for the account of the Qualified Homeowner to the Program Loan
Disbursement Account; (iv) the deed of trust on the Home which secures the
repayment of the promissory note to the City; and (v) a policy of title insurance in
favor of the City as lender insuring its security interest in the deed of trust.
The general form of Program Loan Documents (ii), (iii), and (iv) which shall be
completed and used in each Program Loan transaction are on file with the City and
CONTRACTOR.
• "Qualified Homeowner" means and refers to (1) a person or household which owns
and occupies a single family resident dwelling unit (a "Home") as its principal
residence within the City for at least twelve (12) continuous months preceding the
date of submission of its Beautification Loan/Grant Program or Mobile Home
Program Grant Application to the CONTRACTOR; (2) has a personal or household
income level, adjusted for family size, during the twelve (12) months preceding the
date of submission of its Program Loan and Beautification Grant Application to the
City within the ranges of income for low- and moderate-income households, adjusted
for family size, as set forth in Exhibit"3."
• Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG PROGRAM") as set forth at 24
Code of Federal Regulations, part 570, et. Seq., which will be used by the City to
fund this Agreement, specifically, $100,000 annually for the Single Family
Beautification Grant Program (the "City Loan and Grant Program"), to be offered by
the CONTRACTOR to Qualified Homeowners who earn less than 80% of the
current annual, median income for the San Bernardino County area, adjusted for
family size as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) as further illustrated in Exhibit "3" of this Agreement ("2013 Income
Limits") and are subject to annual adjustments.
• "Services" means and refers to the Program Loan origination, City Fund
disbursement control and related accounting and Work monitor (course of
construction builder contract) services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR to the
City. The various elements of the Services are more fully set forth in the "Scope of
Services" attached hereto as Exhibit"1."
• "Work" means and refers to the single family housing improvement and
beautification or mobile home work to be performed by a state-licensed general
CONTRACTOR on each Home pursuant to the terms of a written agreement by and
between the Qualified Homeowner and such general CONTRACTOR. Only the
items of Work set forth in such a contract shall be authorized for payment by the
CONTRACTOR, up to the maximum amount authorized under the terms of the
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Program Loan for such Work. Any costs of Work in excess of the maximum amount
of the Program Loan (which are not the fault of such general CONTRACTOR) shall
be paid for by the Qualified Homeowner unless approved in writing by the City
Manager or authorized designee.
Section 2. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR. The City agrees to contract with the
CONTRACTOR to perform the Services and the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to accept such
contract and to perform the Services as set forth herein.
Section 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the Services to
the City as set forth herein and as described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit "1" for the
Program. Promptly following the date of approval of this Agreement by the governing board of the
City the CONTRACTOR shall or will continue to:
(1) cause the Program Loan Disbursement Account to be established, or maintained, and
the general form of an FDIC - insured deposit account agreement acceptable to the City to
be fully executed by the CONTRACTOR, the depository institution and the City within
thirty (30) days following the date of approval of this Agreement;
(2) continue to use the general form of a Program Beautification Loan/Grant Application
for general use in connection with the Services and the origination of Program
Beautification Loan/Grant as previously provided by the City. The CONTRACTOR shall
designate a title insurance company acceptable to the City, which shall coordinate the
issuance of a lender's policy of title insurance in favor of the City at the time of recordation
of the deed of trust under each Program Loan;
(3) subject to the completion of the tasks described in paragraphs (1) and (2) above,
continue the process of receiving and reviewing Program Loan Applications and provide the
Services in accordance with the Scope of Services;
(4) transmit a copy of a completed set of Program Loan Documents, together with a
recommendation of the CONTRACTOR to fund such Program Loan and a request for a
transfer of City Funds for the account of the Qualified Homeowner, to the City Manager for
authorization for funding. The City Manager shall either authorize the funding of such
Program Loan or reject the request for funding on behalf of the City within ten (10) days of
receipt from the CONTRACTOR. Any rejection of a Program Beautification Loan/Grant,
Application shall be in writing and state the reasons for such action. Each acceptance of a
Program Beautification Loan/Grant, Grant Application by the City shall be evidenced by the
signature of the City Manager of the Program Loan Documents. All Program Loan
Documents for each Program Loan shall be completed by the Qualified Homeowner and the
CONTRACTOR, and the disbursement of City Funds on each Program Loan shall occur
within sixty (60) days following the date of submission of the funding request to the City
Manager, or the Program Loan Agreement shall be of no further force or effect;
(5) no fees, charges or expenses shall be payable by any applicant for a Program Loan to
the CONTRACTOR, except from City Funds, nor shall the CONTRACTOR charge a
Qualified Homeowner for any cost or service in connection with the origination or
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subsequent administration of a Program Loan during the time Work is performed at the
Home, except for the Maintenance Class fee; or as authorized under the Program by the City
Manager;
(6) instruct the City Manager to transfer City Funds for the account of each Qualified
Homeowner to the Program Loan Disbursement Account as set forth in subparagraph (5),
above, upon confirmation by the CONTRACTOR that Program Loan Documents for the
Program Loan are complete and that the deed of trust is ready for recordation. The
CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the issuance of the policy of title insurance in favor of the
City by the title insurance copy with the recordation of the deed of trust;(7) deliver a
fully executed original set of Program Loan Documents for each Program Loan (except for
the original deed of trust) to the City upon request of funding and transfer of City Funds for
the account of the Qualified Homeowner to the Program Loan Disbursement Account;
(7) verify that no City Funds are disbursed from the Program Loan Disbursement
Account for the account of a Qualified Homeowner except: (i) to pay a state-licensed
general CONTRACTOR for Work performed at the Home pursuant to a written agreement
between such CONTRACTOR and the Qualified Homeowner (less a 10% retention pending
completion of the Work and final release of all mechanics and materials liens); and no
disbursement of City Funds from the Program Loan Disbursement Account shall be
authorized for any building materials or equipment items which are not physically delivered
at the Home before the date of payment of such City Funds to the general CONTRACTOR;
or (ii) to pay a Program Loan title fee or cost amount expressly authorized in writing by the
City Manager;
(8) prepare and maintain an City Funds disbursement ledger for all payments authorized
and made by the CONTRACTOR to general CONTRACTORS for the account and debit to
each Qualified Homeowner under each Program Loan. Such ledger shall show each
payment by date and reference the particular Program Loan to which it corresponds. Such
ledger shall also include a monthly starting and ending balance for the Program Loan
Disbursement Account, a final reconciliation of the adjusted balance of each Program Loan
upon the completion of the Work, and such other accounting information as City Manager
may request. A copy of such ledger shall be submitted to the City Manager each month with
the first such monthly submittal due on the first day of the next month following the date of
the initial deposit of City Funds into the Program Loan Disbursement Account.
(9) No Work shall be authorized for payment by the CONTRACTOR unless the
Program Loan Documents are complete and the CONTRACTOR has received a fully
executed copy of the contract by and between the general CONTRACTOR and the Qualified
Homeowner. Once the Work has commenced on a particular Home, neither the Qualified
Homeowner nor the general CONTRACTOR shall authorize an amendment or modification
of such contract to include any item of Work, which is not eligible for payment using City
Funds under the terms and conditions of the Program and the Program Loan. Each such
contract by and between the general CONTRACTOR and the Qualified Homeowner shall
include a section, which recites the words of the first two (2) sentences of this paragraph (9).
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Section 4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES. The Services to be
performed hereunder by the CONTRACTOR shall be undertaken and completed in such sequence
as to assure expeditious completion and best carry out the purposes of the Program and this
Agreement. All Services required hereunder shall begin upon the execution of this Agreement.
Section 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall take effect upon
approval by the Mayor and Common Council and the complete execution by the parties. The
Agreement shall remain in effect through June 30, 2016.
Section 6. COMPENSATION PAYABLE BY CITY TO CONTRACTOR.
(a) The City shall compensate CONTRACTOR for the performance of the Services
using City funds in accordance with the following schedule:
$15,000 Annual Program Administration Contractor
$85,000 Single Family Beautification Program (CDBG Fund)
$100,000 TOTAL
(b) Program Administration sums payable by the City to the CONTRACTOR as
compensation for Services shall be paid by the City directly to the CONTRACTOR, receipt by City
of a corrected invoice and the Grant Funds Disbursement Ledger (the "Grant Funds Disbursement
Ledger") which shows all Grant Fund payments authorized by City and disbursed by the Contractor
to the General Contractors and/or to the subcontractors under this Agreement for which the
Contractor has not been paid by City. City shall pay to the Contractor the correct amount identified
on the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after the receipt by City. The Program
Administration Fee under this Agreement and shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000)
in the aggregate, for any given year, payable in twelve (12) equal monthly installments of$1,250.00
during the Term of this Agreement.
(c) Payment for Services will be made by the City as of the first day of each calendar
month with the first such payment due on the first day of the next calendar month following the date
of the complete execution of the Agreement by the parties.
Section 7. PERSONNEL OF CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR represents that it
has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the Services. All of the
Services required hereunder will be performed by persons who are either employed by or under the
supervision and control of the CONTRACTOR, and all personnel engaged in the Services shall be
fully qualified to perform such Services.
Section 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. All acts of CONTRACTOR and all
others acting on behalf of CONTRACTOR relating to the performance of this Agreement, shall be
performed as independent CONTRACTORS and not as agents, officers, or employees of City.
CONTRACTOR has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of City.
CONTRACTOR has no authority or responsibility to exercise any right or power vested in the City.
No agent, officer, or employee of the City shall be considered an employee of CONTRACTOR. It
is understood by both CONTRACTOR and City that this Agreement shall not under any
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circumstance be construed or considered to create an employer-employee relationship or a joint
venture as between the CONTRACTOR and the City. CONTRACTOR is and at all times during
the Term of this Agreement shall represent and conduct itself as an independent CONTRACTOR
and not as an employee of the City. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to the City only for the
requirements and results specified in this Agreement, and except as expressly provided in this
Agreement, shall not be subject to control by the City with respect to the physical action or
activities of CONTRACTOR in fulfillment of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR has control over
the manner and means of performing the Services under this Agreement so long as consistent with
the requirements of the Program. CONTRACTOR is permitted to provide services to others during
the same period Services are provided to the City under this Agreement. If necessary,
CONTRACTOR has the responsibility for employing other persons or firms to assist
CONTRACTOR in fulfilling the terms and obligations under this Agreement. If in the performance
of this Agreement any third persons are retained as subcontractors by CONTRACTOR, such
persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of
CONTRACTOR. All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline,
hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirements of law shall be determined
by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to indemnify, defend (if requested by
City), and hold the City harmless from any and all claims that may be made against the City or
based upon any contention by any employee of CONTRACTOR or by any third party that an
employer-employee relationship exists between person and the City, by reason of the performance
of any of the Services under this Agreement.
Section 9. PAYMENT OF AND TRANSFER OF CITY FUNDS TO PROGRAM
LOAN DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT. The City shall promptly honor each request by the
CONTRACTOR for the City to transfer City Funds to CONTRACTOR who will in turn deposit
City Funds to the Program Loan Disbursement Account to fund each completed Program Loan as
submitted by the CONTRACTOR under Section 3(5). Within ten (10) days following receipt of
each request for remittance of City Funds, the City shall transfer by bank check to the
CONTRACTOR such City Funds to use as provided herein.
Section 10. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND
WORKMANS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
(a) The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this
Agreement a commercial general liability policy of insurance with coverage at least as broad as
"Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Form (G0001)", including but not limited
to insurance against assumed contractual liability under this Agreement protecting the City, its
officers, attorneys, employees and agents, as additional insureds against claims for bodily injury,
personal injury and property loss or damage based upon, involving or arising out of the Services
provided by the CONTRACTOR. Such insurance shall be on occurrence basis providing single
limit coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in the event of bodily
injury, personal injury and property loss or damage to any number of persons per occurrence. All
insurance to be carried by the CONTRACTOR shall be primary to and not contributing to any
single insurance carried by the City whose insurance shall be considered excess insurance only.
(b) To the extent required by the law, the CONTRACTOR shall carry and maintain
workers' compensation or similar insurance in form and amounts required by law.
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(c) All insurance which the CONTRACTOR shall carry or maintain pursuant to this
Section 10 shall be in such form, for such amounts, for such periods of time as the City may require
or approve and shall be issued by an insurance company or companies authorized to do business in
California and which maintains during the term of the policy a "General Policy Holder's Rating" of
at least A (v), as set forth in the most current edition of "Best's Insurance Guide". In no
circumstance will the CONTRACTOR be entitled to assign to any third party rights of action,
which the CONTRACTOR may have against the City. All policies or endorsements issued by the
respective insurers for commercial general liability insurance will name the City, its officers,
attorneys, employees and agents, as additional insureds and provide that: (i) any loss shall be
notwithstanding any act or failure to act or negligence of the CONTRACTOR or the City or any
other person; (ii) no cancellation, reduction in amount, or material change in coverage thereof shall
be effective until at least thirty (30) days after receipt by the City of written notice thereof; and (iii)
the insurer shall have no right of subrogation against the City, its officers, agents, attorneys, or
employees.
(d) The CONTRACTOR shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the City concurrently
upon the execution of this Agreement an endorsement of its commercial general liability insurance
policy evidencing the existence of the insurance coverage required by the City and shall also
deliver, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, a certificate of
insurance evidencing each renewal policy covering the same risks.
Section 11. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify (if requested by
City), defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, attorneys, agents and employees, from and
against any and all claims, loss, demands and liability for damages for personal injury or property
damage suffered by reason of any act or omission of CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR'S
employees, volunteers, agents or CONTRACTORS. City shall indemnify, defend (if requested by
CONTRACTOR) and hold harmless the CONTRACTOR, its officers, and employees, from all
claims, loss, demands and liability for damages for personal injury or property damage suffered by
reason of any act or omission of the City or any of its officers or employees or agents, except where
such action or omission giving rise to such a claim is caused by or is the result of an action,
omission or request of CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR'S officers, or employees, or is alleged
to arise out of the execution of this Agreement. The provisions of Section 11 shall survive the
expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
Section 12. DEFAULTS AND BREACH - GENERAL. Failure or delay by either
party to perform any material term or provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default
hereunder; provided however, that if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other
party commences to cure, correct or remedy the alleged default within thirty (30) calendar days
after receipt of written notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure,
correction or remedy, such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder. The party, which
may claim that a default has occurred, shall give written notice of default to the party in default,
specifying the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall not constitute a waiver of any
default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however, the injured party shall have no
right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without delivering the written default notice as
specified herein. Any failure to delay by a party in asserting any of its rights and remedies as to any
default shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a
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default, and the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of
one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different
times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
In the event that a default of either party may remain uncured for more than thirty (30) calendar
days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall be deemed to have occurred. In
the event of a breach, the party who is not in default shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement
and seek any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings. If any action or
proceeding is brought to enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, it shall be brought in
the Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District, State of California.
The governing law to be applied in any such action or proceeding shall be the law of the State of
California. The prevailing party in any such legal proceedings shall be entitled to recover as an
element of its costs of bringing such suit, and not as part of its damages, its reasonable attorneys'
fees and costs. The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in
such action or proceeding on behalf of the City shall be considered as "attorneys' fees" for purposes
of this Section.
Section 13. NONDISCRIMINATION. During CONTRACTOR'S performance of the
Services, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, religious creed, color,
national origin, age, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual
orientation in the selection and retention of employees and subcontractors and the procurement of
materials and equipment, except as provided in Section 12940 of the California Government Code.
Section 14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONTRACTOR warrants, by execution of
this Agreement, that it has no interest, present or contemplated, in any Program Loan or
Beautification or Mobile Home Grant or any Home benefited thereby or Work performed on any
Home using a Program Loan. CONTRACTOR further warrants that it owns or possesses no
interest in real property, business interests or owner of income (other than such amounts of
compensation payable by the City to CONTRACTOR for the Services under this Agreement) that
will be affected by the Program or, alternatively, if such interest exists or arises the
CONTRACTOR will promptly file with the City an affidavit disclosing any such interest.
Section 15. AMENDMENTS. All amendments to this Agreement shall be subject to the
approval of both parties in the sole discretion of each of them, mutual and in writing. The City
Manager is authorized to make non-substantive changes, clarifications, corrections to the
Agreement, including budget line item adjustments, provided such actions are approved by City
Attorney and do not increase the City's monetary annual appropriation to the CONTRACTOR as
approved by the Mayor and City Council.
Section 16. TERMINATION.
(a) This Agreement may be terminated for any reason by either party who is not then in
default upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party. In such event, the
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive compensation for Services pro-rated through the date of
such termination, provided that the Services have been rendered.
(b) In the event of a termination of the Agreement as a result of a breach, the rights and
duties of the parties shall be as set forth in Section 12.
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(c) In the event of any termination of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall promptly
return all Program Loan Disbursements to the City without charge or expense to the City.
Section 17. ASSIGNMENT. It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement
shall be binding upon the City and its successors and upon the CONTRACTOR and its successors.
Neither this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor monies due or to become due thereunder, may be
assigned by the CONTRACTOR without the prior written consent and approval of the City. The
City and the CONTRACTOR hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants contained
herein.
Section 18. NOTICES. Delivery of any notice, bill, invoice or report required by this
Agreement shall be sufficient if sent by one party to the other in the United States mail, postage
prepaid,to the address noted below:
City Contractor
City of San Bernardino Inland Housing Development
Attention: City Manager Corporation, Inc., Inc.
300 North D Street, 6th Floor Attention: Executive Director
San Bernardino, California 92418 4250 Brockton Avenue
Riverside, California 92501
Phone: (951) 341-0170
Fax: (951) 341-0171
Section 19. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY OF CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR hereby represents and warrants to the City as follows:
(i) CONTRACTOR is a California nonprofit corporation duly organized, existing, and
authorized to transact business in California;
(ii) the corporate charter and by-laws of the CONTRACTOR authorize the
CONTRACTOR to provide the Services to the City and the governing board and membership of
CONTRACTOR have previously taken all action necessary to authorize the execution of this
Agreement by the CONTRACTOR;
(iii) the CONTRACTOR is qualified to perform the Services.
Section 20. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
1. CONTRACTOR must carry out all activities in compliance with all federal laws and
regulations and outlined hereinafter, except that CONTRACTOR does not assume the City's
responsibility for environmental review. These federal laws and regulations must be complied with
as follows:
a. Equal Opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
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funded in whole or in part with HOME funds. In addition, HOME funds must be
made available in accordance with all laws and regulations listed in Section
92.350(a).
b. Fair Housing, In accordance with the certification made with its housing
strategy, each participating jurisdiction must affirmatively further fair housing.
Actions described in Section 570.904(c) of Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales
National Affordable Housing Act will satisfy this requirement.
c. Displacement, Relocation, and Acquisition. Consistent with the other goals and
objectives of this Subpart H of 24 CFR 92, CONTRACTOR must ensure that it
has taken all reasonable steps to minimize the displacement of persons (families
and individuals) as a result of any project assisted with HOME funds. Moreover,
CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not undertake any project activity that will
cause displacement of any homeowner in accordance with Section 92.353,
without the approval of the City.
d. Conflict of Interest. CONTRACTOR will hereby comply with all requirements
set forth regarding conflict of interest provisions as they apply in Section 92.356.
e. Debarment and Suspension. As required in Section 92.357, CONTRACTOR
will comply with all debarment and suspension certifications.
f. Flood Insurance. Under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, HOME funds
may not be used with respect to the acquisition or rehabilitation of a project
located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management City
(FEMA) as having special flood hazards, unless:
1. The community in which the area is situated is participating in the National
Flood Insurance Program, or less than a year has passed since FEMA
notification regarding such hazards; and
2. Flood insurance is obtained as a condition of approval of the commitment. If
the unit is located in an area identified by FEMA as having special flood
hazards, upon notification by the City or FEMA, CONTRACTOR is
responsible for assuring that flood insurance under the National Flood
Insurance Program is obtained and maintained on each unit assisted with
Grant Funds.
Section 21. PROGRAM LOANS AND PROGRAM LOAN DOCUMENTS ARE
THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY. Each Program Loan is the property and asset of the
City. The CONTRACTOR has no property interest in any such Program Loan and the
CONTRACTOR shall not transfer, assign or pledge as collateral or claim any other security interest
in any such Program Loan. All of the Program Loan Documents are the property of the City, and
the CONTRACTOR shall maintain all such Program Loan Documents in its possession as
confidential consumer business records of the Qualified Homeowner and the City and upon the
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conclusion of this Agreement, all such Program Loan Documents shall be delivered by the
CONTRACTOR to the City. All City Funds deposited with the CONTRACTOR who will deposit
said funds to the Program Loan Disbursement Account are the property of the City until paid by the
CONTRACTOR for the account of a Qualified Homeowner under the applicable Program Loan
Documents.
Section 22. GENERAL. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the
parties. All prior conversations, agreements or representations relating hereto are integrated in this
Agreement. No oral agreement, representation or warranty shall be binding upon the parties.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CONTRACTOR and the City have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed on the dates indicated below next to the authorized officers of each of them. This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts, but this Agreement shall have no force or effect unless
it has been fully executed by the parties.
CITY
City of San Bernardino
Date: By:
Allen Parker, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney
By: 7- -,----
CONTRACTOR
Riverside Housing Development Corporation, Inc.,
a California nonprofit corporation, dba Inland Housing
Development Corp.
Date: By:
Title: Executive Director
Date: By:
Title:
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EXHIBIT "1"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
(Description of Program)
A. CONTRACTOR'S Administration Costs
The City shall compensate CONTRACTOR the total sum of $100,000 for the administration and
implementation of the Program herein and for services rendered under this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR shall bill the City monthly in equal installments of$1,250.00 up to the maximum
amount of compensation stated herein.
B. Single Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program (the "Program") ($100,000)
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct the Program in accordance with the following guidelines:
Loan /Grant Program: On a case by case basis and only as approved and directed by the
City Manager,to utilize the funds herein to provide Beautification Grants up to a maximum of
$10,000 per property to Qualified Homeowners. (NOTE: Refer to Section 6(a) of this Agreement
for specific Budget Line Items on how these funds are to be used). On a case-by-case basis, subject
to extenuating circumstances, the amounts herein may be exceeded, provided CONTRACTOR has
obtained approval by the City Manager, or his/her authorized designee. The improvements allowed
under the Program are described in "D" below of this Scope of Services.
C. Eligible Improvements Permitted under the Program
The following types of improvements are permitted, but not limited to:
Loan/Grant Program: Roof replacement; exterior painting including lead remediation;
landscaping including automatic sprinklers, grass seed and planting materials in accordance with
City Landscaping Guidelines; parkway enhancements such as stamped concrete, trees and
landscape plantings; window replacement; driveway repairs or replacements; garage door
replacement; wrought iron, vinyl, wood or block fencing. The Maximum Beautification Grant
permitted under the Program is $10,000 per property.
D. Applicant Eligibility Requirements for the Program
1. Qualified Homeowner must be an owner occupant for a minimum period of one (1) year; on
a case-by-case basis, and depending on the circumstances, this requirement may be waived by the
City Manager or designee; CONTRACTOR shall obtain evidence of ownership and length of
residency.
2. Qualified Homeowner must complete a Program Application (see Exhibit "2" to the
Agreement), and meet the applicable income criteria (see Exhibit "3"to the Agreement).
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3. All Qualified Homeowners must agree to attend a Maintenance Class conducted by
CONTRACTOR; to sign and notarize a Maintenance Covenant and agree to live in their home for
not less than one (1) year following recordation of the Maintenance Covenant.
E. Guidelines:
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct the Program in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. CONTRACTOR shall administer and implement the Program herein and shall utilize the
applicable and pertinent sections of the City's Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Policies and
Procedures Manual for guidance on processing and packaging all loans and grants under this
Agreement, if applicable under the direction of the City Manager.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall process Program Applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
However, in case of emergency, or life threatening situation, the CONTRACTOR may process an
application on an urgent basis subject to approval by the City Manager.
3. The CONTRACTOR shall inspect eligible properties to determine the type of health and
safety and code violation repair work needed, including asbestos and lead based paint removal, the
age and overall condition of the unit and to ensure that all units rehabilitated or improved under the
Program when completed are aesthetically pleasing and in compliance with local, state and federal
ordinances and laws.
4. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and complete work write-ups, cost estimates, and bid
packages for the improvements for each property.
5. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all work performed on the Qualified Homeowner's
home is performed by pre-qualified State licensed contractors. The CONTRACTOR shall also
require that any contractor performing work under the Program possess a current business license in
the City of San Bernardino and has a current license with the State of California contractor's
License Board. The CONTRACTOR shall be required, whenever feasible, to obtain a minimum of
three (3) bids for all work performed. All work performed by contractors shall be approved and
authorized by the Qualified Homeowner, and shall be completed within a specified timeframe
acceptable to Qualified Homeowner and contractors.
6. The CONTRACTOR shall solicit bids for the rehabilitation work from a list of pre-approved
general contractors and assisting Qualified Homeowners with the selection of a contractor, and the
execution of the contract between owner and contractor, including the Scope of Work and Schedule
of Performance; schedule and conduct pre-construction and walk-through conferences, etc.
7. The CONTRACTOR shall inspect and monitor the rehabilitation work while in progress and
supervise the payment invoice procedures to ensure that all contractors and subcontractors are
meeting obligations and that progress payments and retentions are paid in a timely manner.
8. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate final inspection and payment of the contract retention
with the Qualified Homeowner and contractor.
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9. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain accurate records for inspection by the City concerning
income and program occupancy of all persons obtaining assistances from the CONTRACTOR
pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, application, proof of ownership, income
verification, comparables or appraisals, work write-ups, contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust,
etc. The original promissory note and deed of trust shall be for the benefit of the City and shall be
transmitted to City upon request for each loan.
10. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide quarterly reports to the City, or as necessary, upon
the request of the City Manager.
From time to time, the City and CONTRACTOR shall coordinate inspection site visits to ensure
that the work being performed on a Qualified Homeowner's home is being performed in a good
workmanlike manner and in accordance with applicable codes (UBC, UPC, UMC, NEC and Health
and Safety) and City Ordinances.
11. The CONTRACTOR shall provide any and all services required by the City Manager or
designee, in order to effectively implement and complete the Services under this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT 2 For Office Use ONLY
Application Mailed out on:
City of San Bernardino-Inland Housing Development Corporation (IHDC)
Single Family Beautification Grant Program Application
Applicant's Name(Last, First, MI) Applicant's Date of Birth
Applicant's Spouse's Name or Co-Applicant Co-Applicant's Date of Birth
Street Address Applicant's Phone Number
(Office Use Only)
City/Zip Map Verification
Date: Initials:
DO YOU HAVE ANY NOTICE OF VIOLATION WITH THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CODE ENFORCEMENT
OR ANY OTHER CITY AGENCIES YES IF YES,PROVIDE COPY. NO
Years lived in residence: List all persons living in residence other than you:
Name Relationship Age Employed
Yes No
Any income must be shown in income section.Must show proof of income to qualify. Written verification must be forwarded with application.
MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME
AFDC $ Social Security $ SSI/SSP $
Disability $ Employment $ Food Stamps $
Unemployment Ins $ Pension/Retire $ Alimony $
Child Support . $ Other/Real Prop. $
Total Monthly Income: $ Total Annual Income $
2013 Income Level (Subject Number of Persons Per Household
to annual change) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Household Annual Income May Not Exceed:
80% Median Income 35,700 40,800 45,900 50,950 55,050 59,150 63,200 67,300
Ethnicity: (Please check all that apply) Optional
❑ Sr. Citizen(s)-60 or older ❑ Female Head of Household E. Disabled One or More
❑ Hispanic ❑ Asian/Pacific ❑ American Indian
❑ Black ❑ White,Non-Hispanic ❑ Other
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the inclusion of any willful misrepresentation on this form constitutes ground for rejection of this
application and recapture of any financial benefit I may have received. I authorize the Riverside Housing
Development Corporation dba Inland Housing Development Corporation (the "IHDC") and/or the City of San
Bernardino to examine and to verify any and all information provided in this application.
Date:
Signature
Date:
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EXHIBIT 3
YEAR 2013 INCOME LIMITS
RIVERSIDE & SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES
HOUSEHOLD 30% 50% 60% 80%
SIZE MEDIAN MEDIAN MEDIAN MEDIAN
INCOME INCOME INCOME INCOME
FAMILY Extremely Very 60% Low
SIZE Low Low Median
1 $13,400 $22,300 $26,760 $35,700
2 $15,300 $25,500 $30,600 $40,800
3 $17,200 $28,700 $34,440 $45,900
4 $19,100 $31,850 $38,220 $50,950
5 $20,650 $34,400 $41,280 $55,050
6 $22,200 $36,950 $44,340 $59,150
7 $23,700 $39,500 $47,400 $63,200
8 $25,250 $42,050 $50,460 $67,300
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION LOAN/ GRANT
PROGRAM is made and entered into this t 5 th day of July 2013, by and between the RIVERSIDE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., dba INLAND HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC., SERVICES OF THE INLAND EMPIRE, INC., a
California non-profit corporation (the "CONTRACTOR") and THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation (the "City") and is related to the facts set forth in the
following RECITALS:
1. The City has established a housing improvement program known as the "Single
Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program" (the "Program").
2. The purpose of the Program is to provide low-moderate-income homeowners (the
"Qualified Homeowners") who reside in the City of San Bernardino (the "City"),
with a special source of loan and grant funds of up to ten thousand ($10,000) to
undertake certain housing rehabilitation and correction work (including asbestos and
lead containing materials abatement work, handicap accessibility improvements,
building code deficiency corrections and certain exterior landscape and structural
beautification improvements of owner-occupied single family residential dwelling
units.
3. The Program promotes and expands the supply of affordable housing in the City and
fosters the elimination and prevention of blight.
4. In order to administer and operate the Program the City desires to extend to the
CONTRACTOR Agreement for three (3) years, subject to annual funding
availability and the City hereby allocates the total sum of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000) for the Single Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program to be
funded from the City's Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)
Program Citywide.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS. In addition to the words and
phrases, which are defined in the Recitals of this Agreement, the following words and terms shall
have the meaning set forth below:
• "Program Boundaries" means and refers to specific neighborhoods or areas in the
City, which the City has instructed CONTRACTOR to offer the Programs to
Qualified Homeowners and also on a Citywide basis. During the term of this
Agreement and until receipt of further instruction by CONTRACTOR from the City
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Manager, or authorized representatives, all Program Loans and Grants shall be
originated for Qualified Homeowners who reside in the City.
• "City Manager" means and refers to the City Manager of the City and his or her
authorized representatives.
• "Home" means and refers to the land and the single family dwelling unit in which
the Qualified Homeowner resides as its principal residence.
• "Program Loan" means and refers to each single family home improvement
loan/grant of up to $10,000 transaction by and between a Qualified Homeowner and
the City under the Program, to be originated and serviced by the CONTRACTOR as
set forth in this Agreement. Each Program Loan may include a component, which is
repayable as a loan by the Qualified Homeowner to the City for the structural interior
rehabilitation improvements to the Home, and a component, which is a grant for the
eligible exterior aesthetic amenities and landscape improvements, if any. For the
purposes hereof, in a particular instance, a Program Loan to a Qualified Homeowner
may thus include both a loan and grant component under the Program, or a loan
and/or beautification grant component only, depending on the specific Home and the
Qualified Homeowner's needs. The terms and conditions of each Program Loan are
described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit "1" Each Program
Loan shall be evidenced by the Program Loan Documents.
• "Program Loan Applicant" means and refers to the written application for a Program
Loan, which has been signed by the Qualified Homeowner and verified by the
CONTRACTOR to be complete.
• "Program Beautification Loan/Grant Application" means and refers to a completed
written application for a Program Loan or Grant, which has been executed by a
Qualified Homeowner. Each Program Beautification Loan/Grant Application shall
contain the information relating to the Qualified Homeowner and the proposed use of
the Program Loan or Grant proceeds by the Qualified Homeowner together with a
current preliminary title report or other proof of title acceptable to the City for the
Home. The CONTRACTOR shall require all Qualified Homeowners to complete
the application for the Program similar to the application attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit"2."
• "Program Loan Disbursement Account" means and refers to the custodial deposit
account, which the CONTRACTOR shall establish with an FDIC-insured depository
institution for the receipt and disbursement of all City Fund proceeds under a
Program Loan. Such deposit account agreement among the CONTRACTOR, the
City and such depository institution shall be in a form and substance as reasonably
satisfactory to the City. No other funds of the CONTRACTOR shall be deposited or
co-mingled in the Program Loan Disbursement Account. The CONTRACTOR shall
serve as the trustee of the City in the administration of all City Funds or deposit in
the Program Loan Disbursement Account, including any interest as may accrue
thereon.
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• "Program Loan Documents" means and refers collectively to each of the following
documents executed by the Qualified Homeowner: (i) the Program Loan
Application; (ii) the Program Loan Agreement and the customary consumer loan
term disclosure documentation; (iii) the promissory note of the Qualified
Homeowner payable to the City and dated as of the date of initial disbursement of
City Funds for the account of the Qualified Homeowner to the Program Loan
Disbursement Account; (iv) the deed of trust on the Home which secures the
repayment of the promissory note to the City; and (v) a policy of title insurance in
favor of the City as lender insuring its security interest in the deed of trust.
The general form of Program Loan Documents (ii), (iii), and (iv) which shall be
completed and used in each Program Loan transaction are on file with the City and
CONTRACTOR.
• "Qualified Homeowner" means and refers to (1) a person or household which owns
and occupies a single family resident dwelling unit (a "Home") as its principal
residence within the City for at least twelve (12) continuous months preceding the
date of submission of its Beautification Loan/Grant Program or Mobile Home
Program Grant Application to the CONTRACTOR; (2) has a personal or household
income level, adjusted for family size, during the twelve (12) months preceding the
date of submission of its Program Loan and Beautification Grant Application to the
City within the ranges of income for low- and moderate-income households, adjusted
for family size, as set forth in Exhibit"3."
• Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG PROGRAM") as set forth at 24
Code of Federal Regulations, part 570, et. Seq., which will be used by the City to
fund this Agreement, specifically, $100,000 annually for the Single Family
Beautification Grant Program (the "City Loan and Grant Program"), to be offered by
the CONTRACTOR to Qualified Homeowners who earn less than 80% of the
current annual, median income for the San Bernardino County area, adjusted for
family size as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) as further illustrated in Exhibit "3" of this Agreement ("2013 Income
Limits") and are subject to annual adjustments.
• "Services" means and refers to the Program Loan origination, City Fund
disbursement control and related accounting and Work monitor (course of
construction builder contract) services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR to the
City. The various elements of the Services are more fully set forth in the "Scope of
Services" attached hereto as Exhibit"1."
• "Work" means and refers to the single family housing improvement and
beautification or mobile home work to be performed by a state-licensed general
CONTRACTOR on each Home pursuant to the terms of a written agreement by and
between the Qualified Homeowner and such general CONTRACTOR. Only the
items of Work set forth in such a contract shall be authorized for payment by the
CONTRACTOR, up to the maximum amount authorized under the terms of the
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Program Loan for such Work. Any costs of Work in excess of the maximum amount
of the Program Loan (which are not the fault of such general CONTRACTOR) shall
be paid for by the Qualified Homeowner unless approved in writing by the City
Manager or authorized designee.
Section 2. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR. The City agrees to contract with the
CONTRACTOR to perform the Services and the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to accept such
contract and to perform the Services as set forth herein.
Section 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the Services to
the City as set forth herein and as described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit "1" for the
Program. Promptly following the date of approval of this Agreement by the governing board of the
City the CONTRACTOR shall or will continue to:
(1) cause the Program Loan Disbursement Account to be established, or maintained, and
the general form of an FDIC - insured deposit account agreement acceptable to the City to
be fully executed by the CONTRACTOR, the depository institution and the City within
thirty(30) days following the date of approval of this Agreement;
(2) continue to use the general form of a Program Beautification Loan/Grant Application
for general use in connection with the Services and the origination of Program
Beautification Loan/Grant as previously provided by the City. The CONTRACTOR shall
designate a title insurance company acceptable to the City, which shall coordinate the
issuance of a lender's policy of title insurance in favor of the City at the time of recordation
of the deed of trust under each Program Loan;
(3) subject to the completion of the tasks described in paragraphs (1) and (2) above,
continue the process of receiving and reviewing Program Loan Applications and provide the
Services in accordance with the Scope of Services;
(4) transmit a copy of a completed set of Program Loan Documents, together with a
recommendation of the CONTRACTOR to fund such Program Loan and a request for a
transfer of City Funds for the account of the Qualified Homeowner, to the City Manager for
authorization for funding. The City Manager shall either authorize the funding of such
Program Loan or reject the request for funding on behalf of the City within ten (10) days of
receipt from the CONTRACTOR. Any rejection of a Program Beautification Loan/Grant,
Application shall be in writing and state the reasons for such action. Each acceptance of a
Program Beautification Loan/Grant, Grant Application by the City shall be evidenced by the
signature of the City Manager of the Program Loan Documents. All Program Loan
Documents for each Program Loan shall be completed by the Qualified Homeowner and the
CONTRACTOR, and the disbursement of City Funds on each Program Loan shall occur
within sixty (60) days following the date of submission of the funding request to the City
Manager, or the Program Loan Agreement shall be of no further force or effect;
(5) no fees, charges or expenses shall be payable by any applicant for a Program Loan to
the CONTRACTOR, except from City Funds, nor shall the CONTRACTOR charge a
Qualified Homeowner for any cost or service in connection with the origination or
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subsequent administration of a Program Loan during the time Work is performed at the
Home, except for the Maintenance Class fee; or as authorized under the Program by the City
Manager;
(6) instruct the City Manager to transfer City Funds for the account of each Qualified
Homeowner to the Program Loan Disbursement Account as set forth in subparagraph (5),
above, upon confirmation by the CONTRACTOR that Program Loan Documents for the
Program Loan are complete and that the deed of trust is ready for recordation. The
CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the issuance of the policy of title insurance in favor of the
City by the title insurance copy with the recordation of the deed of trust;(7) deliver a
fully executed original set of Program Loan Documents for each Program Loan (except for
the original deed of trust) to the City upon request of funding and transfer of City Funds for
the account of the Qualified Homeowner to the Program Loan Disbursement Account;
(7) verify that no City Funds are disbursed from the Program Loan Disbursement
Account for the account of a Qualified Homeowner except: (i) to pay a state-licensed
general CONTRACTOR for Work performed at the Home pursuant to a written agreement
between such CONTRACTOR and the Qualified Homeowner (less a 10% retention pending
completion of the Work and final release of all mechanics and materials liens); and no
disbursement of City Funds from the Program Loan Disbursement Account shall be
authorized for any building materials or equipment items which are not physically delivered
at the Home before the date of payment of such City Funds to the general CONTRACTOR;
or (ii) to pay a Program Loan title fee or cost amount expressly authorized in writing by the
City Manager;
(8) prepare and maintain an City Funds disbursement ledger for all payments authorized
and made by the CONTRACTOR to general CONTRACTORS for the account and debit to
each Qualified Homeowner under each Program Loan. Such ledger shall show each
payment by date and reference the particular Program Loan to which it corresponds. Such
ledger shall also include a monthly starting and ending balance for the Program Loan
Disbursement Account, a final reconciliation of the adjusted balance of each Program Loan
upon the completion of the Work, and such other accounting information as City Manager
may request. A copy of such ledger shall be submitted to the City Manager each month with
the first such monthly submittal due on the first day of the next month following the date of
the initial deposit of City Funds into the Program Loan Disbursement Account.
(9) No Work shall be authorized for payment by the CONTRACTOR unless the
Program Loan Documents are complete and the CONTRACTOR has received a fully
executed copy of the contract by and between the general CONTRACTOR and the Qualified
Homeowner. Once the Work has commenced on a particular Home, neither the Qualified
Homeowner nor the general CONTRACTOR shall authorize an amendment or modification
of such contract to include any item of Work, which is not eligible for payment using City
Funds under the terms and conditions of the Program and the Program Loan. Each such
contract by and between the general CONTRACTOR and the Qualified Homeowner shall
include a section, which recites the words of the first two (2) sentences of this paragraph (9).
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Section 4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES. The Services to be
performed hereunder by the CONTRACTOR shall be undertaken and completed in such sequence
as to assure expeditious completion and best carry out the purposes of the Program and this
Agreement. All Services required hereunder shall begin upon the execution of this Agreement.
Section 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall take effect upon
approval by the Mayor and Common Council and the complete execution by the parties. The
Agreement shall remain in effect through June 30, 2016.
Section 6. COMPENSATION PAYABLE BY CITY TO CONTRACTOR.
(a) The City shall compensate CONTRACTOR for the performance of the Services
using City funds in accordance with the following schedule:
$15,000 Annual Program Administration Contractor
$85,000 Single Family Beautification Program (CDBG Fund)
$100,000 TOTAL
(b) Program Administration sums payable by the City to the CONTRACTOR as
compensation for Services shall be paid by the City directly to the CONTRACTOR, receipt by City
of a corrected invoice and the Grant Funds Disbursement Ledger (the "Grant Funds Disbursement
Ledger") which shows all Grant Fund payments authorized by City and disbursed by the Contractor
to the General Contractors and/or to the subcontractors under this Agreement for which the
Contractor has not been paid by City. City shall pay to the Contractor the correct amount identified
on the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after the receipt by City. The Program
Administration Fee under this Agreement and shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000)
in the aggregate, for any given year, payable in twelve (12) equal monthly installments of$1,250.00
during the Term of this Agreement.
(c) Payment for Services will be made by the City as of the first day of each calendar
month with the first such payment due on the first day of the next calendar month following the date
of the complete execution of the Agreement by the parties.
Section 7. PERSONNEL OF CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR represents that it
has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the Services. All of the
Services required hereunder will be performed by persons who are either employed by or under the
supervision and control of the CONTRACTOR, and all personnel engaged in the Services shall be
fully qualified to perform such Services.
Section 8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. All acts of CONTRACTOR and all
others acting on behalf of CONTRACTOR relating to the performance of this Agreement, shall be
performed as independent CONTRACTORS and not as agents, officers, or employees of City.
CONTRACTOR has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of City.
CONTRACTOR has no authority or responsibility to exercise any right or power vested in the City.
No agent, officer, or employee of the City shall be considered an employee of CONTRACTOR. It
is understood by both CONTRACTOR and City that this Agreement shall not under any
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circumstance be construed or considered to create an employer-employee relationship or a joint
venture as between the CONTRACTOR and the City. CONTRACTOR is and at all times during
the Term of this Agreement shall represent and conduct itself as an independent CONTRACTOR
and not as an employee of the City. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to the City only for the
requirements and results specified in this Agreement, and except as expressly provided in this
Agreement, shall not be subject to control by the City with respect to the physical action or
activities of CONTRACTOR in fulfillment of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR has control over
the manner and means of performing the Services under this Agreement so long as consistent with
the requirements of the Program. CONTRACTOR is permitted to provide services to others during
the same period Services are provided to the City under this Agreement. If necessary,
CONTRACTOR has the responsibility for employing other persons or firms to assist
CONTRACTOR in fulfilling the terms and obligations under this Agreement. If in the performance
of this Agreement any third persons are retained as subcontractors by CONTRACTOR, such
persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of
CONTRACTOR. All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline,
hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirements of law shall be determined
by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to indemnify, defend (if requested by
City), and hold the City harmless from any and all claims that may be made against the City or
based upon any contention by any employee of CONTRACTOR or by any third party that an
employer-employee relationship exists between person and the City, by reason of the performance
of any of the Services under this Agreement.
Section 9. PAYMENT OF AND TRANSFER OF CITY FUNDS TO PROGRAM
LOAN DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT. The City shall promptly honor each request by the
CONTRACTOR for the City to transfer City Funds to CONTRACTOR who will in turn deposit
City Funds to the Program Loan Disbursement Account to fund each completed Program Loan as
submitted by the CONTRACTOR under Section 3(5). Within ten (10) days following receipt of
each request for remittance of City Funds, the City shall transfer by bank check to the
CONTRACTOR such City Funds to use as provided herein.
Section 10. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND
WORKMANS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
(a) The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this
Agreement a commercial general liability policy of insurance with coverage at least as broad as
"Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Form (G0001)", including but not limited
to insurance against assumed contractual liability under this Agreement protecting the City, its
officers, attorneys, employees and agents, as additional insureds against claims for bodily injury,
personal injury and property loss or damage based upon, involving or arising out of the Services
provided by the CONTRACTOR. Such insurance shall be on occurrence basis providing single
limit coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in the event of bodily
injury, personal injury and property loss or damage to any number of persons per occurrence. All
insurance to be carried by the CONTRACTOR shall be primary to and not contributing to any
single insurance carried by the City whose insurance shall be considered excess insurance only.
(b) To the extent required by the law, the CONTRACTOR shall carry and maintain
workers' compensation or similar insurance in form and amounts required by law.
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(c) All insurance which the CONTRACTOR shall carry or maintain pursuant to this
Section 10 shall be in such form, for such amounts, for such periods of time as the City may require
or approve and shall be issued by an insurance company or companies authorized to do business in
California and which maintains during the term of the policy a"General Policy Holder's Rating" of
at least A (v), as set forth in the most current edition of "Best's Insurance Guide". In no
circumstance will the CONTRACTOR be entitled to assign to any third party rights of action,
which the CONTRACTOR may have against the City. All policies or endorsements issued by the
respective insurers for commercial general liability insurance will name the City, its officers,
attorneys, employees and agents, as additional insureds and provide that: (i) any loss shall be
notwithstanding any act or failure to act or negligence of the CONTRACTOR or the City or any
other person; (ii) no cancellation, reduction in amount, or material change in coverage thereof shall
be effective until at least thirty (30) days after receipt by the City of written notice thereof; and (iii)
the insurer shall have no right of subrogation against the City, its officers, agents, attorneys, or
employees.
(d) The CONTRACTOR shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the City concurrently
upon the execution of this Agreement an endorsement of its commercial general liability insurance
policy evidencing the existence of the insurance coverage required by the City and shall also
deliver, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, a certificate of
insurance evidencing each renewal policy covering the same risks.
Section 11. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify (if requested by
City), defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, attorneys, agents and employees, from and
against any and all claims, loss, demands and liability for damages for personal injury or property
damage suffered by reason of any act or omission of CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR'S
employees, volunteers, agents or CONTRACTORS. City shall indemnify, defend (if requested by
CONTRACTOR) and hold harmless the CONTRACTOR, its officers, and employees, from all
claims, loss, demands and liability for damages for personal injury or property damage suffered by
reason of any act or omission of the City or any of its officers or employees or agents, except where
such action or omission giving rise to such a claim is caused by or is the result of an action,
omission or request of CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR'S officers, or employees, or is alleged
to arise out of the execution of this Agreement. The provisions of Section 11 shall survive the
expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
Section 12. DEFAULTS AND BREACH - GENERAL. Failure or delay by either
party to perform any material term or provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default
hereunder; provided however, that if the party who is otherwise claimed to be in default by the other
party commences to cure, correct or remedy the alleged default within thirty (30) calendar days
after receipt of written notice specifying such default and shall diligently complete such cure,
correction or remedy, such party shall not be deemed to be in default hereunder. The party, which
may claim that a default has occurred, shall give written notice of default to the party in default,
specifying the alleged default. Delay in giving such notice shall not constitute a waiver of any
default nor shall it change the time of default; provided, however, the injured party shall have no
right to exercise any remedy for a default hereunder without delivering the written default notice as
specified herein. Any failure to delay by a party in asserting any of its rights and remedies as to any
default shall not operate as a waiver of any default or of any rights or remedies associated with a
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default, and the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of
one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different
times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
In the event that a default of either party may remain uncured for more than thirty (30) calendar
days following written notice, as provided above, a "breach" shall be deemed to have occurred. In
the event of a breach, the party who is not in default shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement
and seek any appropriate remedy or damages by initiating legal proceedings. If any action or
proceeding is brought to enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, it shall be brought in
the Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District, State of California.
The governing law to be applied in any such action or proceeding shall be the law of the State of
California. The prevailing party in any such legal proceedings shall be entitled to recover as an
element of its costs of bringing such suit, and not as part of its damages, its reasonable attorneys'
fees and costs. The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in
such action or proceeding on behalf of the City shall be considered as "attorneys' fees" for purposes
of this Section.
Section 13. NONDISCRIMINATION. During CONTRACTOR'S performance of the
Services, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, religious creed, color,
national origin, age, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual
orientation in the selection and retention of employees and subcontractors and the procurement of
materials and equipment, except as provided in Section 12940 of the California Government Code.
Section 14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONTRACTOR warrants, by execution of
this Agreement, that it has no interest, present or contemplated, in any Program Loan or
Beautification or Mobile Home Grant or any Home benefited thereby or Work performed on any
Home using a Program Loan. CONTRACTOR further warrants that it owns or possesses no
interest in real property, business interests or owner of income (other than such amounts of
compensation payable by the City to CONTRACTOR for the Services under this Agreement) that
will be affected by the Program or, alternatively, if such interest exists or arises the
CONTRACTOR will promptly file with the City an affidavit disclosing any such interest.
Section 15. AMENDMENTS. All amendments to this Agreement shall be subject to the
approval of both parties in the sole discretion of each of them, mutual and in writing. The City
Manager is authorized to make non-substantive changes, clarifications, corrections to the
Agreement, including budget line item adjustments, provided such actions are approved by City
Attorney and do not increase the City's monetary annual appropriation to the CONTRACTOR as
approved by the Mayor and City Council.
Section 16. TERMINATION.
(a) This Agreement may be terminated for any reason by either party who is not then in
default upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party. In such event, the
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive compensation for Services pro-rated through the date of
such termination, provided that the Services have been rendered.
(b) In the event of a termination of the Agreement as a result of a breach, the rights and
duties of the parties shall be as set forth in Section 12.
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(c) In the event of any termination of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall promptly
return all Program Loan Disbursements to the City without charge or expense to the City.
Section 17. ASSIGNMENT. It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement
shall be binding upon the City and its successors and upon the CONTRACTOR and its successors.
Neither this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor monies due or to become due thereunder, may be
assigned by the CONTRACTOR without the prior written consent and approval of the City. The
City and the CONTRACTOR hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants contained
herein.
Section 18. NOTICES. Delivery of any notice, bill, invoice or report required by this
Agreement shall be sufficient if sent by one party to the other in the United States mail, postage
prepaid,to the address noted below:
City Contractor
City of San Bernardino Inland Housing Development
Attention: City Manager Corporation, Inc., Inc.
300 North D Street, 6th Floor Attention: Executive Director
San Bernardino, California 92418 4250 Brockton Avenue
Riverside, California 92501
Phone: (951) 341-0170
Fax: (951) 341-0171
Section 19. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY OF CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR hereby represents and warrants to the City as follows:
(i) CONTRACTOR is a California nonprofit corporation duly organized, existing, and
authorized to transact business in California;
(ii) the corporate charter and by-laws of the CONTRACTOR authorize the
CONTRACTOR to provide the Services to the City and the governing board and membership of
CONTRACTOR have previously taken all action necessary to authorize the execution of this
Agreement by the CONTRACTOR;
(iii) the CONTRACTOR is qualified to perform the Services.
Section 20. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
1. CONTRACTOR must carry out all activities in compliance with all federal laws and
regulations and outlined hereinafter, except that CONTRACTOR does not assume the City's
responsibility for environmental review. These federal laws and regulations must be complied with
as follows:
a. Equal Opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
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funded in whole or in part with HOME funds. In addition, HOME funds must be
made available in accordance with all laws and regulations listed in Section
92.350(a).
b. Fair Housing. In accordance with the certification made with its housing
strategy, each participating jurisdiction must affirmatively further fair housing.
Actions described in Section 570.904(c) of Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales
National Affordable Housing Act will satisfy this requirement.
c. Displacement, Relocation, and Acquisition. Consistent with the other goals and
objectives of this Subpart H of 24 CFR 92, CONTRACTOR must ensure that it
has taken all reasonable steps to minimize the displacement of persons (families
and individuals) as a result of any project assisted with HOME funds. Moreover,
CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not undertake any project activity that will
cause displacement of any homeowner in accordance with Section 92.353,
without the approval of the City.
d. Conflict of Interest. CONTRACTOR will hereby comply with all requirements
set forth regarding conflict of interest provisions as they apply in Section 92.356.
e. Debarment and Suspension. As required in Section 92.357, CONTRACTOR
will comply with all debarment and suspension certifications.
f. Flood Insurance. Under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, HOME funds
may not be used with respect to the acquisition or rehabilitation of a project
located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management City
(FEMA) as having special flood hazards, unless:
1. The community in which the area is situated is participating in the National
Flood Insurance Program, or less than a year has passed since FEMA
notification regarding such hazards; and
2. Flood insurance is obtained as a condition of approval of the commitment. If
the unit is located in an area identified by FEMA as having special flood
hazards, upon notification by the City or FEMA, CONTRACTOR is
responsible for assuring that flood insurance under the National Flood
Insurance Program is obtained and maintained on each unit assisted with
Grant Funds.
Section 21. PROGRAM LOANS AND PROGRAM LOAN DOCUMENTS ARE
THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY. Each Program Loan is the property and asset of the
City. The CONTRACTOR has no property interest in any such Program Loan and the
CONTRACTOR shall not transfer, assign or pledge as collateral or claim any other security interest
in any such Program Loan. All of the Program Loan Documents are the property of the City, and
the CONTRACTOR shall maintain all such Program Loan Documents in its possession as
confidential consumer business records of the Qualified Homeowner and the City and upon the
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conclusion of this Agreement, all such Program Loan Documents shall be delivered by the
CONTRACTOR to the City. All City Funds deposited with the CONTRACTOR who will deposit
said funds to the Program Loan Disbursement Account are the property of the City until paid by the
CONTRACTOR for the account of a Qualified Homeowner under the applicable Program Loan
Documents.
Section 22. GENERAL. This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the
parties. All prior conversations, agreements or representations relating hereto are integrated in this
Agreement. No oral agreement, representation or warranty shall be binding upon the parties.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
SINGLE FAMILY BEAUTIFICATION LOAN/GRANT PROGRAM
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CONTRACTOR and the City have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed on the dates indicated below next to the authorized officers of each of them. This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts, but this Agreement shall have no force or effect unless
it has been fully executed by the parties.
CITY
City of San Bernardino
Date: "J �(/f 2 2o� By.
All arker, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney
By - m- -•
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CONTRACTOR
Riverside Housing Development Corporation, Inc.,
a California nonprofit corporation, dba Inland Housing
Development Corp.
Date: 7/2 V%3 By: ----
Title: Executive Director
Date: By:
Title:
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EXHIBIT "1"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
(Description of Program)
A. CONTRACTOR'S Administration Costs
The City shall compensate CONTRACTOR the total sum of $100,000 for the administration and
implementation of the Program herein and for services rendered under this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR shall bill the City monthly in equal installments of$1,250.00 up to the maximum
amount of compensation stated herein.
B. Single Family Beautification Loan/Grant Program (the "Program") ($100,000)
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct the Program in accordance with the following guidelines:
Loan /Grant Program: On a case by case basis and only as approved and directed by the
City Manager,to utilize the funds herein to provide Beautification Grants up to a maximum of
$10,000 per property to Qualified Homeowners. (NOTE: Refer to Section 6(a) of this Agreement
for specific Budget Line Items on how these funds are to be used). On a case-by-case basis, subject
to extenuating circumstances, the amounts herein may be exceeded, provided CONTRACTOR has
obtained approval by the City Manager, or his/her authorized designee. The improvements allowed
under the Program are described in "D" below of this Scope of Services.
C. Eligible Improvements Permitted under the Program
The following types of improvements are permitted, but not limited to:
Loan/Grant Program: Roof replacement; exterior painting including lead remediation;
landscaping including automatic sprinklers, grass seed and planting materials in accordance with
City Landscaping Guidelines; parkway enhancements such as stamped concrete, trees and
landscape plantings; window replacement; driveway repairs or replacements; garage door
replacement; wrought iron, vinyl, wood or block fencing. The Maximum Beautification Grant
permitted under the Program is $1 0,000 per property.
D. Applicant Eligibility Requirements for the Program
1. Qualified Homeowner must be an owner occupant for a minimum period of one (1) year; on
a case-by-case basis, and depending on the circumstances, this requirement may be waived by the
City Manager or designee; CONTRACTOR shall obtain evidence of ownership and length of
residency.
2. Qualified Homeowner must complete a Program Application (see Exhibit "2" to the
Agreement), and meet the applicable income criteria (see Exhibit "3"to the Agreement).
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3. All Qualified Homeowners must agree to attend a Maintenance Class conducted by
CONTRACTOR; to sign and notarize a Maintenance Covenant and agree to live in their home for
not less than one (1) year following recordation of the Maintenance Covenant.
E. Guidelines:
The CONTRACTOR shall conduct the Program in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. CONTRACTOR shall administer and implement the Program herein and shall utilize the
applicable and pertinent sections of the City's Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Policies and
Procedures Manual for guidance on processing and packaging all loans and grants under this
Agreement, if applicable under the direction of the City Manager.
2. The CONTRACTOR shall process Program Applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
However, in case of emergency, or life threatening situation, the CONTRACTOR may process an
application on an urgent basis subject to approval by the City Manager.
3. The CONTRACTOR shall inspect eligible properties to determine the type of health and
safety and code violation repair work needed, including asbestos and lead based paint removal, the
age and overall condition of the unit and to ensure that all units rehabilitated or improved under the
Program when completed are aesthetically pleasing and in compliance with local, state and federal
ordinances and laws.
4. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and complete work write-ups, cost estimates, and bid
packages for the improvements for each property.
5. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all work performed on the Qualified Homeowner's
home is performed by pre-qualified State licensed contractors. The CONTRACTOR shall also
require that any contractor performing work under the Program possess a current business license in
the City of San Bernardino and has a current license with the State of California contractor's
License Board. The CONTRACTOR shall be required, whenever feasible, to obtain a minimum of
three (3) bids for all work performed. All work performed by contractors shall be approved and
authorized by the Qualified Homeowner, and shall be completed within a specified timeframe
acceptable to Qualified Homeowner and contractors.
6. The CONTRACTOR shall solicit bids for the rehabilitation work from a list of pre-approved
general contractors and assisting Qualified Homeowners with the selection of a contractor, and the
execution of the contract between owner and contractor, including the Scope of Work and Schedule
of Performance; schedule and conduct pre-construction and walk-through conferences, etc.
7. The CONTRACTOR shall inspect and monitor the rehabilitation work while in progress and
supervise the payment invoice procedures to ensure that all contractors and subcontractors are
meeting obligations and that progress payments and retentions are paid in a timely manner.
8. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate final inspection and payment of the contract retention
with the Qualified Homeowner and contractor.
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9. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain accurate records for inspection by the City concerning
income and program occupancy of all persons obtaining assistances from the CONTRACTOR
pursuant to this Agreement including. but not limited to, application, proof of ownership, income
verification, comparables or appraisals, work write-ups, contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust,
etc. The original promissory note and deed of trust shall be for the benefit of the City and shall be
transmitted to City upon request for each loan.
10. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide quarterly reports to the City, or as necessary, upon
the request of the City Manager.
From time to time, the City and CONTRACTOR shall coordinate inspection site visits to ensure
that the work being performed on a Qualified Homeowner's home is being performed in a good
workmanlike manner and in accordance with applicable codes (UBC, UPC, UMC, NEC and Health
and Safety) and City Ordinances.
11. The CONTRACTOR shall provide any and all services required by the City Manager or
designee, in order to effectively implement and complete the Services under this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT 2 For Office Use ONLY
Application Mailed out on:
City of San Bernardino-Inland Housing Development Corporation (IHDC)
Single Family Beautification Grant Program Application
Applicant's Name(Last, First, MI) Applicant's Date of Birth
Applicant's Spouse's Name or Co-Applicant Co-Applicant's Date of Birth
Street Address Applicant's Phone Number
(Office Use Only)
City/Zip Map Verification
Date: Initials:
DO YOU HAVE ANY NOTICE OF VIOLATION WITH THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO CODE ENFORCEMENT
OR ANY OTHER CITY AGENCIES YES IF YES,PROVIDE COPY. NO
Years lived in residence: List all persons living in residence other than you:
Name Relationship Age Employed
Yes No
Any income must be shown in income section.Must show proof of income to qualify. Written verification must be forwarded with application.
MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME
AFDC $ Social Security $ SSI/SSP $
Disability $ Employment $ Food Stamps $
Unemployment Ins $ Pension/Retire $ Alimony $
Child Support $ Other/Real Prop. $
Total Monthly Income: $ Total Annual Income $
2013 Income Level (Subject Number of Persons Per Household
to annual change) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Household Annual Income May Not Exceed:
80% Median Income 35,700 40,800 45,900 50,950 55,050 59,150 63,200 67,300
Ethnicity: (Please check all that apply) Optional
❑ Sr. Citizen(s)-60 or older ❑ Female Head of Household ❑ Disabled One or More
❑ Hispanic ❑ Asian/Pacific ❑ American Indian
❑ Black ❑ White,Non-Hispanic ❑ Other
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the inclusion of any willful misrepresentation on this form constitutes ground for rejection of this
application and recapture of any financial benefit I may have received. I authorize the Riverside Housing
Development Corporation dba Inland Housing Development Corporation (the "IHDC") and/or the City of San
Bernardino to examine and to verify any and all information provided in this application.
Date:
Signature
Date:
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EXHIBIT 3
YEAR 2013 INCOME LIMITS
RIVERSIDE & SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES
HOUSEHOLD 30% 50% 60% 80%
SIZE MEDIAN MEDIAN MEDIAN MEDIAN
INCOME INCOME INCOME INCOME
FAMILY Extremely Very 60% Low
SIZE Low Low Median
1 $13,400 $22,300 $26,760 $35,700
2 $15,300 $25,500 $30,600 $40,800
3 $17,200 $28,700 $34,440 $45,900
4 $19,100 $31,850 $38,220 $50,950
5 $20,650 $34,400 $41,280 $55,050
6 $22,200 $36,950 $44,340 $59,150
7 $23,700 $39,500 $47,400 $63,200
8 $25,250 $42,050 $50,460 $67,300