HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-151 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-151
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE
3 COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
4 CONSORTIUM
5 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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7 SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
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behalf of said City an agreement with the County of San Bernardino Housing and Community
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Development Department to enter the San Bernardino Home Investment Partnership Program
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11 Consortium. A copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein
12 by reference as fully as though set forth at length.
13 SECTION 2. This policy shall take effect immediately upon adoption of this
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
2 THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
CONSORTIUM
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4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
5 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a joint regular meeting
6 thereof, held on the 2nd day of June , 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
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Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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9 MARQUEZ x
10 BARRIOS
11 VALDIVIA x
12 SHORETT
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NICKEL x
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JOHNSON x
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16 MULVIHILL x
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18 Georgea Hanna,Yy Clerk
19 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 7 day of June , 2014.
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22 R. Carey D is, Mayor
City of Sa Bernardino
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Approved as to form:
24 Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
For Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2017 and Subsequent Automatic
Renewals Unless Terminated
This Agreement is made by and between the City of Chino Hills, City of Rancho
Cucamonga, and the City of San Bernardino (hereinafter called "CITIES") and the County of
San Bernardino (hereinafter called "COUNTY").
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Cranston-Gonzalez
National Affordable Housing Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.) and Federal
Regulations have been adopted pursuant thereto, (hereinafter called the "ACT"); and,
WHEREAS, Title II of the ACT creates the HOME Investment Partnerships Program,
(hereinafter called "HOME"), that provides funds to states and local governments for the
acquisition, refinance, rehabilitation, and new construction of affordable housing and tenant-
based rental assistance; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT requires local governments to formulate and submit a Consolidated
Plan, (hereinafter called "Con-Plan"), as part of the eligibility requirements for HOME funds in
accordance with section 91.215 of the Consolidated Plan final rule; and,
WHEREAS, funds from Title II are distributed to metropolitan cities, urban counties,
states, and consortia of local governments; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT allows local governments to form a consortia for the purpose of
receiving and administering HOME funds and carrying out purposes of the ACT; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT requires that a local government member of an urban county may
participate in a consortium only through the urban county; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT requires that a consortium shall have one member unit of general
local government authorized to act in a representative capacity as a Lead Entity for all members
for the purposes of the ACT, has the sufficient legal authority and administrative capacity to
carry out the purposes of the HOME program on behalf of its members, and assumes overall
responsibility for ensuring that the consortium's HOME Program is carried out in compliance
with the ACT, including requirements concerning the Con-Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the HOME Consortium members are the cities of Chino Hills, Rancho
Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and the County of San Bernardino, which also includes twelve
(12) additional non-entitlement cities identified as participating units of local government under
the Community Development Block Grant program, and all members agree to collaborate on
approaches to local and regional housing needs; and,
WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITIES desire this Cooperation Agreement to automatically
renew for a new three (3)-year term each time COUNTY re-qualifies as a HOME Consortium,
which is every three (3) years, until such time as the City Council for any City or the Board of
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Supervisors on behalf of COUNTY elects to terminate this Agreement under the requirements
for termination described herein; and,
WHEREAS, federal fiscal years 2015 through 2017 represent the initial three-year
qualification period, which begins October 1, 2014 and ends September 30, 2017. Funds
awarded by HUD during this three-year qualification period will be allocated during the County's
HOME Program fiscal years 2015-16 through 2017-18, which begin July 1, 2015 and end June
30, 2018.
WHEREAS, in order for the automatic renewal provisions of this Agreement to be
approved by HUD, HUD requires this provision to be stipulated as part of the Agreement and
submitted to HUD only at the conclusion of the preceding three-year qualification period, to be
applicable for a subsequent three-year period, and this requirement is met and evidenced by the
timing of this Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, HUD establishes deadlines for notification of participation in the HOME
Consortium by COUNTY to HUD, COUNTY to CITIES, and CITIES to COUNTY, as to whether
participation is planned for the upcoming three-year qualification period; and,
WHEREAS, a resolution has been adopted by each participating City authorizing and
approving this Agreement, inclusive of the automatic renewal provisions for successive three-year
qualification periods as summarized herein according to HUD Regulation.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed that:
1. CITIES and COUNTY will cooperate in the forming of the County of San Bernardino
HOME Consortium, (hereinafter called the "HOME CONSORTIUM" or "CONSORTIUM"), for the
purpose of undertaking or assisting in undertaking, HOME-eligible housing assistance activities
pursuant to Title II of the ACT, including but not limited to acquiring, rehabilitating, and
constructing affordable housing.
2. COUNTY shall act as the Lead Entity of the CONSORTIUM for purposes of the ACT and
assume overall responsibility for ensuring that the CONSORTIUM's HOME Program is carried
out in compliance with the requirements of the Program, including requirements concerning a
Con-Plan.
3. CITIES shall provide to COUNTY in a timely manner, all necessary information and
documentation as requested by COUNTY for incorporation into COUNTY's Con-Plan in
compliance with Program Requirements.
4. CITIES shall have thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of draft from COUNTY to review
and approve those portions of the Con-Plan which pertain to the City before COUNTY submits
the final Con-Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
COUNTY shall incorporate submitted changes in Con-Plan, if any, provided they meet HOME
Requirements. CITIES shall identify any areas designated for affordable housing activities
within their jurisdiction. CITIES shall provide maps and/or detailed descriptions of such areas
upon execution of this document.
5. CITIES shall provide a letter of support from City Manager for each project funded with
competitive HOME funds within their boundaries prior to COUNTY approving funding of such
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projects, provided that any City-prescribed conditions surrounding said support do not obstruct
the implementation of the approved Con-Plan.
6. CITIES shall designate the City Administrator, City Manager or his/her designee ("City
Representative") to whom all notices and communications from COUNTY shall be directed.
COUNTY's duty to notify CITIES shall be complete when the communication is sent to the
designated City Representative. It is the exclusive duty of the City Representative to notify the
appropriate individuals and departments within the City.
7. In order to carry out activities under this Agreement, COUNTY shall allocate HOME
funds received under the ACT to those HOME activities described in the COUNTY's Con-Plan.
If necessary to meet HOME Requirements, funds will be reallocated by COUNTY in accordance
with such needs, objectives, or strategies as COUNTY shall decide.
8. CITIES shall contribute a minimum twenty-five percent (25%) funding match contribution
from any HOME-eligible match source for each project located within its jurisdiction designated
to receive HOME funds.
9. COUNTY and CITIES shall comply with all applicable requirements of the ACT and its
regulations in utilizing basic grant funds under the ACT and shall take all actions necessary to
assure compliance with COUNTY certifications required by the ACT. COUNTY and CITIES will
comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Section 3 of the
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Executive Order 11988, the California Fair Employment
and Housing Act (FEHA), including any amendments, and other applicable federal laws.
CITIES agree that HOME funding for activities in, or in support of, City is prohibited if City does
not take action or participate in programs that affirmatively further fair housing within their own
jurisdiction or impede COUNTY actions to comply with its fair housing certification. CITIES may
be required to demonstrate how they comply with the fair housing requirement.
Furthermore, CITIES hereby covenant by and for themselves, their successors and
assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them that there shall be no discrimination
against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of race, color, religion, sex,
marital status, familial status, disability, national origin, or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease,
transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of any Project funded by HOME funds, nor shall a
City itself or any person claiming under or through it, establish or permit any such practice or
practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or
occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees, or vendees in any Project funded as a
result of this Agreement.
CITIES shall refrain from restricting the rental, sale or lease of any Project funded as a
result of this Agreement on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial
status, disability, national origin or ancestry of any person.
CITIES shall implement and follow federal requirements for proposed HOME projects when
approving entitlements, including, but not limited to, regulations related to environmental and
historic preservation, and lead-based paint.
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10. CITIES shall provide COUNTY with all information concerning City and any activities
City carries out under this Agreement for which COUNTY is required to prepare: 1) documents
required to be submitted to HUD, 2) annual HOME Performance Report, and 3) such other
documents as HUD may require in order to carry out eligible housing activities and/or meet
federal requirements.
11. This Agreement shall automatically be renewed for the CONSORTIUM's participation in
successive qualification periods of three federal fiscal years each. No later than the date
specified by HUD's consortia designation notice or HOME Consortia web page, COUNTY shall
notify each CONSORTIUM Member in writing of its right to decide not to participate in the
CONSORTIUM for the next qualification period and COUNTY shall send a copy of each
notification to the HUD Field Office.
If a CONSORTIUM Member decides not to participate in the CONSORTIUM for the next
qualification period, the CONSORTIUM Member shall notify COUNTY, and COUNTY shall
notify the HUD Field Office, before the beginning of the new qualification period.
Before the beginning of each new qualification period, COUNTY shall submit to the HUD Field
Office a statement of whether or not any amendments have been made to this agreement, a
copy of each amendment to this agreement, and, if the CONSORTIUM's membership has
changed, the state certification required under 24 C.F.R. § 92.101(a)(2)(i). The CONSORTIUM
shall adopt any amendments to this agreement that are necessary to meet HUD requirements
for CONSORTIUM agreements in successive qualification periods, by the date indicated in the
Notification Deadlines table below.
The automatic renewal of this Agreement will be void if COUNTY fails to notify a CONSORTIUM
member or the HUD field office as required under this automatic renewal provision or COUNTY
fails to submit a copy of each amendment to this Agreement as required under this automatic
renewal provision.
The first three-year term under this agreement will begin with federal fiscal year 2014-15 and
end with federal fiscal year 2016-17 (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017). The first of
the automatic three-year term renewals will occur at the beginning of federal fiscal year 2017-18
(October 1, 2017) and every three (3) years thereafter or until such time as the respective City
Council for any City, or the Board of Supervisors on behalf of the COUNTY, elects to terminate
their participation in the Agreement at the conclusion of a qualification period.
Initial Three-Year Term and Expenditure Dates
Qualification Period - Federal Fiscal Years County Program Expenditure Years
2015 10/1/2014— 9/30/2015 7/1/2015—6/30/2016
2016 10/1/2015— 9/30/2016 7/1/2016 —6/30/2017
2017 10/1/2016— 9/30/2017 7/1/2017—6/30/2018
As part of the Renewal of Qualification Period process the COUNTY will notify CITIES via a letter,
that CITIES have the ability to terminate this Agreement and not be included as part of the
submission by COUNTY to HUD for re-qualifying as a HOME CONSORTIUM for the subsequent
three (3)-year qualification period. CITIES agree to send a response letter to COUNTY stating their
intentions to either continue to be a part of the HOME CONSORTIUM or to elect to terminate this
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Agreement and not be a part of the COUNTY's upcoming submission to HUD to re-qualify as a
HOME CONSORTIUM for the subsequent three (3)-year period.
Notification Deadlines for Participation in Subsequent Qualification Periods
January 15 County notifies Cities of option to withdraw from Consortium
March 15 Cities notify County of intention to participate or withdraw from Consortium
June 30 County submits required documentation, including amended agreement if
applicable, for Field Office review
12. All HOME Program Income, as defined by HUD in HOME Regulations, shall be kept for use
by COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM for administrative functions and future allocation.
13. The COUNTY and CITIES, in conjunction with approval of this Agreement, have each
adopted a resolution approving the City as being a part of the COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM.
Said resolutions will be sent to HUD as attachments to this Agreement immediately after
Agreement has been approved. CITIES acknowledge that renewal of this Agreement will be
automatic unless notification in writing has been made to the COUNTY of the intent to be excluded
from the subsequent three-year qualification period.
14. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, CITIES shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless COUNTY, its officers, employees, and agents from all claims, suits, actions
or losses of any type, and from liability for any fines, penalties or damages of any type,
(including, but not limited to, a repayment of funds to HUD) resulting from City's performance of
this Agreement and caused by any act or omission of City, including failure to comply with any
requirement of the ACT or the HOME Program described herein except to the extent that any
such claims, suits, actions, losses, or liability arises from any act or omission of COUNTY.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, COUNTY shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless CITIES, their officers, employees, and agents from all claims, suits, actions or
losses of any type, and from liability for all fines, penalties or damages of any type, (including,
but not limited to, a repayment of funds to HUD) resulting from COUNTY's performance of this
Agreement and caused by any act or omission of COUNTY, including failure to comply with any
requirement of the ACT or the HOME Program described herein, except to the extent that any
such claims, suits, actions, losses, or liability arises from any act or omission of CITIES.
15. This Agreement shall go into effect immediately upon execution by the COUNTY, and
shall continue in full force and effect until all HOME funds received during each of the federal
fiscal years of the qualification period are expended on eligible activities, or returned to HUD.
The terms of this Agreement shall continue until expenditure of all funds on eligible activities or
the return of funds to HUD, even if the three-year qualification period for a specific allocation of
funds has ended.
16. This Agreement authorizes the COUNTY, as the lead entity, to amend the
CONSORTIUM Agreement on behalf of the entire CONSORTIUM to add new members at any
time as approved by HUD. Any other amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing
and approved by all parties. No amendment is necessary when one or more members elect to
withdraw at the conclusion of a three-year qualification period as described in Section 11.
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17. Notices. Any notice requirement set forth herein shall be deemed to be satisfied five (5)
days after mailing of the notice first-class, postage prepaid, addressed to the appropriate party as
follows:
CITY: City of Chino Hills
2001 Grand Avenue
Chino Hills, CA 91709-4869
Attn: City Manager
CITY: City of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Attn: City Manager
CITY: City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Attn: City Manager
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino
Department of Community Development and Housing
385 Arrowhead Ave Third Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0043
Attn: Director
Such addresses may be changed by notice to the other party given in the same manner as
provided above.
18. In the event CITIES fail to satisfy any of the requirements herein, COUNTY shall provide
a Notice of Default ("Notice of Default") describing the default and an opportunity to cure within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Default. If the default is not cured within that period or
if the commencement of a cure of the Default has not occurred and is not being diligently
prosecuted, COUNTY may employ any remedy legally available, including but not limited to,
rejection of any proposed projects within the jurisdiction of said City, and termination of the
City's participation in the CONSORTIUM at the conclusion of the existing three-year term.
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
SIGNATURE PAGE
19. This Agreement by and between the City of Chino Hills, the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
the City of Rialto, and the City of San Bernardino may be executed in any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All
counterparts must be construed together to constitute one (1) instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
below.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO CITY OF CHINO HILLS
Janice Rutherford, Chair City Manager
Board of Supervisors
Date: Date:
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT Attest:
HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
LAURA H. WELCH, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors City Clerk
By: Date:
Deputy
Date:
Approved as to Legal Form:
JEAN-RENE BASLE, County Counsel APPROVED AS TO FORM:
San Bernardino County, California
By:
Michelle Blakemore, City Attorney
Chief Assistant County Counsel
Date: Date:
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
SIGNATURE PAGE
21. This Agreement by and between the City of Chino Hills, the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
the City of Rialto, and the City of San Bernardino may be executed in any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All
counterparts must be construed together to constitute one (1) instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
below.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Janice Rutherford, Chairman
Board of Supervisors City Manager
Date:
Date:
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT
HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE Attest:
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
LAURA H. WELCH, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date:
Date:
Approved as to Legal Form:
JEAN-RENE BASLE, County Counsel
San Bernardino County, California APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Michelle Blakemore,
Chief Assistant County Counsel City Attorney
Date:
Date:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
SIGNATURE PAGE
21. This Agreement by and between the City of Chino Hills, the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
the City of Rialto, and the City of San Bernardino may be executed in any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All
counterparts must be construed together to constitute one (1) instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
below.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Janice Rutherford, Chairman City Manager
Board of Supervisors
Date: Date:
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT Attest:
HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
LAURA H. WELCH, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors City Clerk
By: Date:
Deputy
Date:
Approved as to Legal Form:
JEAN-RENE BASLE, County Counsel APPROVED AS TO FORM:
San Bernardino County, California
By: o I ij\_cc_
Michelle Blakemore, C. A tt• ney
Chief Assistant County Counsel
Date: Date: 6497/ 14-1
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ORIGINAL
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
For Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2017 and Subsequent Automatic
Renewals Unless Terminated
This Agreement is made by and between the City of Chino Hills, City of Rancho
Cucamonga, and the City of San Bernardino (hereinafter called "CITIES") and the County of
San Bernardino (hereinafter called "COUNTY").
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Cranston-Gonzalez
National Affordable Housing Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.) and Federal
Regulations have been adopted pursuant thereto, (hereinafter called the "ACT"); and,
WHEREAS, Title II of the ACT creates the HOME Investment Partnerships Program,
(hereinafter called "HOME"), that provides funds to states and local governments for the
acquisition, refinance, rehabilitation, and new construction of affordable housing and tenant-
based rental assistance; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT requires local governments to formulate and submit a Consolidated
Plan, (hereinafter called "Con-Plan"), as part of the eligibility requirements for HOME funds in
accordance with section 91.215 of the Consolidated Plan final rule; and,
WHEREAS, funds from Title Ii are distributed to metropolitan cities, urban counties,
states, and consortia of local governments; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT allows local governments to form a consortia for the purpose of
receiving and administering HOME funds and carrying out purposes of the ACT; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT requires that a local government member of an urban county may
participate in a consortium only through the urban county; and,
WHEREAS, the ACT requires that a consortium shall have one member unit of general
local government authorized to act in a representative capacity as a Lead Entity for all members
for the purposes of the ACT, has the sufficient legal authority and administrative capacity to
carry out the purposes of the HOME program on behalf of its members, and assumes overall
responsibility for ensuring that the consortium's HOME Program is carried out in compliance
with the ACT, including requirements concerning the Con-Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the HOME Consortium members are the cities of Chino Hills, Rancho
Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and the County of San Bernardino, which also includes twelve
(12) additional non-entitlement cities identified as participating units of local government under
the Community Development Block Grant program, and all members agree to collaborate on
approaches to local and regional housing needs; and,
WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITIES desire this Cooperation Agreement to automatically
renew for a new three (3)-year term each time COUNTY re-qualifies as a HOME Consortium,
which is every three (3) years, until such time as the City Council for any City or the Board of
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Supervisors on behalf of COUNTY elects to terminate this Agreement under the requirements
for termination described herein; and,
WHEREAS, federal fiscal years 2015 through 2017 represent the initial three-year
qualification period, which begins October 1, 2014 and ends September 30, 2017. Funds
awarded by HUD during this three-year qualification period will be allocated during the County's
HOME Program fiscal years 2015-16 through 2017-18, which begin July 1, 2015 and end June
30, 2018.
WHEREAS, in order for the automatic renewal provisions of this Agreement to be
approved by HUD, HUD requires this provision to be stipulated as part of the Agreement and
submitted to HUD only at the conclusion of the preceding three-year qualification period, to be
applicable for a subsequent three-year period, and this requirement is met and evidenced by the
timing of this Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, HUD establishes deadlines for notification of participation in the HOME
Consortium by COUNTY to HUD, COUNTY to CITIES, and CITIES to COUNTY, as to whether
participation is planned for the upcoming three-year qualification period; and,
WHEREAS, a resolution has been adopted by each participating City authorizing and
approving this Agreement, inclusive of the automatic renewal provisions for successive three-year
qualification periods as summarized herein according to HUD Regulation.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed that:
1. CITIES and COUNTY will cooperate in the forming of the County of San Bernardino
HOME Consortium, (hereinafter called the "HOME CONSORTIUM" or "CONSORTIUM"), for the
purpose of undertaking or assisting in undertaking, HOME-eligible housing assistance activities
pursuant to Title II of the ACT, including but not limited to acquiring, rehabilitating, and
constructing affordable housing.
2. COUNTY shall act as the Lead Entity of the CONSORTIUM for purposes of the ACT and
assume overall responsibility for ensuring that the CONSORTIUM's HOME Program is carried
out in compliance with the requirements of the Program, including requirements concerning a
Con-Plan.
3. CITIES shall provide to COUNTY in a timely manner, all necessary information and
documentation as requested by COUNTY for incorporation into COUNTY's Con-Plan in
compliance with Program Requirements.
4. CITIES shall have thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of draft from COUNTY to review
and approve those portions of the Con-Plan which pertain to the City before COUNTY submits
the final Con-Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
COUNTY shall incorporate submitted changes in Con-Plan, if any, provided they meet HOME
Requirements. CITIES shall identify any areas designated for affordable housing activities
within their jurisdiction. CITIES shall provide maps and/or detailed descriptions of such areas
upon execution of this document.
5. CITIES shall provide a letter of support from City Manager for each project funded with
competitive HOME funds within their boundaries prior to COUNTY approving funding of such
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projects, provided that any City-prescribed conditions surrounding said support do not obstruct
the implementation of the approved Con-Plan.
6. CITIES shall designate the City Administrator, City Manager or his/her designee ("City
Representative") to whom all notices and communications from COUNTY shall be directed.
COUNTY's duty to notify CITIES shall be complete when the communication is sent to the
designated City Representative. It is the exclusive duty of the City Representative to notify the
appropriate individuals and departments within the City.
7. In order to carry out activities under this Agreement, COUNTY shall allocate HOME
funds received under the ACT to those HOME activities described in the COUNTY's Con-Plan.
If necessary to meet HOME Requirements, funds will be reallocated by COUNTY in accordance
with such needs, objectives, or strategies as COUNTY shall decide.
8. CITIES shall contribute a minimum twenty-five percent (25%) funding match contribution
from any HOME-eligible match source for each project located within its jurisdiction designated
to receive HOME funds.
9. COUNTY and CITIES shall comply with all applicable requirements of the ACT and its
regulations in utilizing basic grant funds under the ACT and shall take all actions necessary to
assure compliance with COUNTY certifications required by the ACT. COUNTY and CITIES will
comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy 'Act of 1969, Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Section 3 of the
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Executive Order 11988, the California Fair Employment
and Housing Act (FEHA), including any amendments, and other applicable federal laws.
CITIES agree that HOME funding for activities in, or in support of, City is prohibited if City does
not take action or participate in programs that affirmatively further fair housing within their own
jurisdiction or impede COUNTY actions to comply with its fair housing certification. CITIES may
be required to demonstrate how they comply with the fair housing requirement.
Furthermore, CITIES hereby covenant by and for themselves, their successors and
assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them that there shall be no discrimination
against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of race, color, religion, sex,
marital status, familial status, disability, national origin, or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease,
transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of any Project funded by HOME funds, nor shall a
City itself or any person claiming under or through it, establish or permit any such practice or
practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or
occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sub lessees, or vendees in any Project funded as a
result of this Agreement.
CITIES shall refrain from restricting the rental, sale or lease of any Project funded as a
result of this Agreement on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial
status, disability, national origin or ancestry of any person.
CITIES shall implement and follow federal requirements for proposed HOME projects when
approving entitlements, including, but not limited to, regulations related to environmental and
historic preservation, and lead-based paint.
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10. CITIES shall provide COUNTY with all information concerning City and any activities
City carries out under this Agreement for which COUNTY is required to prepare: 1) documents
required to be submitted to HUD, 2) annual HOME Performance Report, and 3) such other
documents as HUD may require in order to carry out eligible housing activities and/or meet
federal requirements.
11. This Agreement shall automatically be renewed for the CONSORTIUM's participation in
successive qualification periods of three federal fiscal years each. No later than the date
specified by HUD's consortia designation notice or HOME Consortia web page, COUNTY shall
notify each CONSORTIUM Member in writing of its right to decide not to participate in the
CONSORTIUM for the next qualification period and COUNTY shall send a copy of each
notification to the HUD Field Office.
If a CONSORTIUM Member decides not to participate in the CONSORTIUM for the next
qualification period, the CONSORTIUM Member shall notify COUNTY, and COUNTY shall
notify the HUD Field Office, before the beginning of the new qualification period.
Before the beginning of each new qualification period, COUNTY shall submit to the HUD Field
Office a statement of whether or not any amendments have been made to this agreement, a
copy of each amendment to this agreement, and, if the CONSORTIUM's membership has
changed, the state certification required under 24 C.F.R. § 92.101(a)(2)(i). The CONSORTIUM
shall adopt any amendments to this agreement that are necessary to meet HUD requirements
for CONSORTIUM agreements in successive qualification periods, by the date indicated in the
Notification Deadlines table below.
The automatic renewal of this Agreement will be void if COUNTY fails to notify a CONSORTIUM
member or the HUD field office as required under this automatic renewal provision or COUNTY
fails to submit a copy of each amendment to this Agreement as required under this automatic
renewal provision.
The first three-year term under this agreement will begin with federal fiscal year 2014-15 and
end with federal fiscal year 2016-17 (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017). The first of
the automatic three-year term renewals will occur at the beginning of federal fiscal year 2017-18
(October 1, 2017) and every three (3) years thereafter or until such time as the respective City
Council for any City, or the Board of Supervisors on behalf of the COUNTY, elects to terminate
their participation in the Agreement at the conclusion of a qualification period.
Initial Three-Year Term and Expenditure Dates
Qualification Period - Federal Fiscal Years County Program Expenditure Years
2015 10/1/2014— 9/30/2015 7/1/2015—6/30/2016
2016 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2016 7/1/2016—6/30/2017
2017 10/1/2016—9/30/2017 7/1/2017—6/30/2018
As part of the Renewal of Qualification Period process the COUNTY will notify CITIES via a letter,
that CITIES have the ability to terminate this Agreement and not be included as part of the
submission by COUNTY to HUD for re-qualifying as a HOME CONSORTIUM for the subsequent
three (3)-year qualification period. CITIES agree to send a response letter to COUNTY stating their
intentions to either continue to be a part of the HOME CONSORTIUM or to elect to terminate this
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Agreement and not be a part of the COUNTY's upcoming submission to HUD to re-qualify as a
HOME CONSORTIUM for the subsequent three (3)-year period.
Notification Deadlines for Participation in Subsequent Qualification Periods
January 15 County notifies Cities of option to withdraw from Consortium
March 15 Cities notify County of intention to participate or withdraw from Consortium
June 30 County submits required documentation, including amended agreement if
applicable, for Field Office review
12. All HOME Program Income, as defined by HUD in HOME Regulations, shall be kept for use
by COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM for administrative functions and future allocation.
13. The COUNTY and CITIES, in conjunction with approval of this Agreement, have each
adopted a resolution approving the City as being a part of the COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM.
Said resolutions will be sent to HUD as attachments to this Agreement immediately after
Agreement has been approved. CITIES acknowledge that renewal of this Agreement will be
automatic unless notification in writing has been made to the COUNTY of the intent to be excluded
from the subsequent three-year qualification period.
14. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, CITIES shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless COUNTY, its officers, employees, and agents from all claims, suits, actions
or losses of any type, and from liability for any fines, penalties or damages of any type,
(including, but not limited to, a repayment of funds to HUD) resulting from City's performance of
this Agreement and caused by any act or omission of City, including failure to comply with any
requirement of the ACT or the HOME Program described herein except to the extent that any
such claims, suits, actions, losses, or liability arises from any act or omission of COUNTY.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, COUNTY shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless CITIES, their officers, employees, and agents from all claims, suits, actions or
losses of any type, and from liability for all fines, penalties or damages of any type, (including,
but not limited to, a repayment of funds to HUD) resulting from COUNTY's performance of this
Agreement and caused by any act or omission of COUNTY, including failure to comply with any
requirement of the ACT or the HOME Program described herein, except to the extent that any
such claims, suits, actions, losses, or liability arises from any act or omission of CITIES.
15. This Agreement shall go into effect immediately upon execution by the COUNTY, and
shall continue in full force and effect until all HOME funds received during each of the federal
fiscal years of the qualification period are expended on eligible activities, or returned to HUD.
The terms of this Agreement shall continue until expenditure of all funds on eligible activities or
the return of funds to HUD, even if the three-year qualification period for a specific allocation of
funds has ended.
16. This Agreement authorizes the COUNTY, as the lead entity, to amend the
CONSORTIUM Agreement on behalf of the entire CONSORTIUM to add new members at any
time as approved by HUD. Any other amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing
and approved by all parties. No amendment is necessary when one or more members elect to
withdraw at the conclusion of a three-year qualification period as described in Section 11.
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17. Notices. Any notice requirement set forth herein shall be deemed to be satisfied five (5)
days after mailing of the notice first-class, postage prepaid, addressed to the appropriate party as
follows:
CITY: City of Chino Hills
2001 Grand Avenue
Chino Hills, CA 91709-4869
Attn: City Manager
CITY: City of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Attn: City Manager
CITY: City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Attn: City Manager
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino
Department of Community Development and Housing
385 Arrowhead Ave Third Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0043
Attn: Director
Such addresses may be changed by notice to the other party given in the same manner as
provided above.
18. In the event CITIES fail to satisfy any of the requirements herein, COUNTY shall provide
a Notice of Default ("Notice of Default") describing the default and an opportunity to cure within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Default. If the default is not cured within that period or
if the commencement of a cure of the Default has not occurred and is not being diligently
prosecuted, COUNTY may employ any remedy legally available, including but not limited to,
rejection of any proposed projects within the jurisdiction of said City, and termination of the
City's participation in the CONSORTIUM at the conclusion of the existing three-year term.
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
SIGNATURE PAGE
19. This Agreement by and between the City of Chino Hills, the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
and the City of San Bernardino may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same
effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All counterparts must be construed
together to constitute one (1) instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
below.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO CITY OF CHINO HILLS
D�Y►t,G- � v1�
Janice Rlervisors rford, Chair Cit ana r
Board of
Date: JUN 17 2074 Date: S -to --
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT Attest:
HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
a.
LAURA H. W 'C12 rd of -� -
Supervisors X ,.'" j�® ity Clerk
$ � r
B __'.w . Date:
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Approved as to L
JEAN-RENE BASLE, County Counsel APPROVED AS TO FORM:
San Bernardino County, California
By: —
Michelle la mor ' City Attorney
Chief Assistan my Counsel
Date: 4P-12--14 Date:
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
SIGNATURE PAGE
19. This Agreement by and between the City of Chino Hills, the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
and the City of San Bernardino may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same
effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All counterparts must be construed
together to constitute one (1) instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
below.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONG,4
Janice Rut rford, Chairman City Manager
Board of S pervisors
Date: JUN 17 2014 Date:-5111
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SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT Attest:
HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BQ
LAURA H. W Np d of (dam
Supervisors ity Clerk
p
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Date:
Approved as to Le''
JEAN-RENE BASLE, County Counsel APPR TED AS TO FORM:
San Bernardino County, California �'
By: -(
Michelle B ke ore City Attorney
Chief Assistant my Counsel A
Date:—6, 114 Date: 21
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HOME CONSORTIUM
SIGNATURE PAGE
21. This Agreement by and between the City of Chino Hills, the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
the City of Rialto, and the City of San Bernardino may be executed in any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All
counterparts must be construed together to constitute one (1) instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
below.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Janice ut rford, Chairman City nager
Board of S ervisors
Date: J[)N 7 ?�[T'A Date:
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT
A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT Attest:
HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
LAURA H. W I { 'Si#! ` • oard of
Supervisor City Clerk
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By Date: t� 1
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Date:
Approved as to L _. f
JEAN-RENE BASLE, County Counsel APPROVED AS TO FORM:
San Bernardino County, California
By:
Michelle Nak ore, C tt ney
Chief Assistant CDtinty Counsel t
Date: (." L-14 Date: 6kP?
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