HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 1749AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
AND
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG)
FOR
WEST VALLEY HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into on this day 13 of September ,
2017, by and between the City of Cathedral City, a Califomia municipal corporation ("City" or
"Grantee") and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), a non-profit
regional planning organization ("Subrecipient"). Grantee and Subrecipient are sometimes
hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
WHEREAS, the Grantee has applied for and received Community Development Block Grant
("CDBG") funds from the United States Govemment under Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-383; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee wishes to engage the Subrecipient to assist the Grantee in utilizing
such funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the Parties hereto that;
I. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Program
The Subrecipient will be responsible for administering a FY 2017/2018 CDBG
Homeless Services program in a manner satisfactory to the Grantee and consistent
with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds and the attached
Exhibit A. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the CDBG
Program: provide homeless prevention and diversion services, and crisis stabilization
housing.
Reimbursement to include: administrative and operating expenses, outreach services,
assessments, case management, referrals, and resources for homeless prevention
and homeless exiting services to individuals and families in Cathedral City by the
organization/agency known as CVAG located at 73710 Fred Waring Drive, STE 200,
Palm Desert, CA 92260.
B. National Obiectives
The Subrecipient certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under
this Agreement will meet one or more of the CDBG program's National Objectives:
1) Benefit low/moderate income persons,
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2) Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight,
3) Meet community development needs having a particular urgency - as
defined in 24 CFR Part 570.208.
C. Levels of Accomplishment
In addition to the normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, the
Subrecipient agrees to provide the levels of program services set forth in Exhibit A:
D. Performance Monitoring
The Grantee will monitor the performance of the Subrecipient against the goals and
performance standards as established in the set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
Substandard performance as determined by the Grantee will constitute non-
compliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is
not taken by the Subrecipient within a reasonable period of time after being notified by
the Grantee, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated.
II. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Services of the Subrecipient shall cover the 2017/2018 program year, commencing on
July 1, 2017 and ending on June 30. 2018. The term of this Agreement and the
provisions herein shall be extended to cover any additional time period during which
the Subrecipient remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets, including program
income.
III. PAYMENT
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the Grantee
under this Agreement shall not exceed $51,500. Drawdowns for the payment of
eligible expenses shall be made against the line item budgets specified in the attached
Exhibit B, and in accordance with performance. Expenses for general administration
shall also be paid against the line item budgets specified in the attached Exhibit B and
in accordance with performance. Payments will be made on a monthly reimbursement
basis.
Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Subrecipient's financial
management system in accordance with the standards specified in OMB Circular
A-110 and 24 CFR 84.21
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IV. NOTICES
Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via mail (postage
prepaid), commercial courier, or personal delivery or sent by facsimile or other
electronic means. Any notice delivered or sent as aforesaid shall be effective on the
date of delivery or sending. All notices and other written communications under this
Agreement shall be addressed to the individuals in the capacities indicated below,
unless otherwise modified by subsequent written notice.
Communication and details concerning this Agreement shall be directed to the
following contract representatives:
Grantee:
City of Cathedral City
Charles P. McClendon
City Manager
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-770-0372
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. General Compliance
Subrecipient:
Coachella Valley Association of Govemments
Tom Kirk
Executive Director
73710 Fred Waring Drive, STE 200
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-1127
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of Title 24 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 570 (the Housing and Urban Development regulations
concerning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)). The Subrecipient also
agrees to comply with all other applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations
and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement. The Subrecipient
further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather
than supplant funds otherwise available.
B. "Independent Contractor"
Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any
manner, as creating or establishing a relationship of employer/employee between the
Parties. The Subrecipient shall at all times remain an "independent contractor" with
respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. The Grantee shall be
exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life
and/or medical insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance as the Subrecipient
is an independent contractor.
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C. Hold Harmless
The Subrecipient shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Grantee from and
against any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever
(collectively "Claims") that arise out of the Subrecipient's performance or
nonperformance of the services or subject matter called for in this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to Claims
occurring as a result of Grantee's sole negligence or willful acts or omissions.
D. Insurance & Bonding
The Subrecipient shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets
from loss due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum shall
purchase a blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to any
cash advances from the Grantee. In addition to the bonding and insurance
requirements of 24 CFR 84.31 and 84.48, Subrecipient, at Subrecipient's own cost and
expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, the insurance
policies and requirements set forth in Exhibit C of this Agreement.
E. Grantee and Grantor Agency Recognition
The Subrecipient shall insure recognition of the role of the Grantee and the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD" or "Grantor Agency") in
providing services through this Agreement. All activities, facilities and items utilized
pursuant to this Agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source (CDBG).
In addition, the Subrecipient will include a reference to the support provided herein in
all publications made possible with funds made available under this Agreement.
F. Amendments
The Grantee or Subrecipient may amend this Agreement at any time provided that
such amendments make specific reference to this Agreement, and are executed in
writing, signed by a duly authorized representative of both organizations, and approved
by the Grantee's governing body. Such amendments shall not invalidate this
Agreement, nor relieve or release the Grantee or Subrecipient from its obligations
under this Agreement.
The Grantee may, at its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with Federal,
State or local govemmental guidelines, policies and available funding amounts, or for
other reasons. If such amendments result in a change in the funding, the scope of
services, or schedule of the activities to be undertaken as part of this Agreement, such
modifications will be incorporated only by written amendment signed by both Grantee
and Subrecipient.
G. Suspension or Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the
other Party of such termination, including the reasons therefor and specifying the
effective date thereof at least 30 days before the effective date of such termination.
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Partial terminations of the Scope of Service in Paragraph I.A above may only be
undertaken with the prior approval of the Grantee. In the event of any termination for
convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, maps,
models, photographs, reports or other materials prepared by the Subrecipient under
this Agreement shall, at the option of the Grantee, become the property of the
Grantee, and the Subrecipient shall be entitled to receive just and equitable
compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials
prior to the termination.
The Grantee may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if the
Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, or with any of
the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein; or such statutes, regulations,
executive orders, and HUD guidelines, policies or directives as may become applicable
at any time. The Grantee may further declare the Subrecipient ineligible for any further
participation in the Grantee's contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by
law. In the event, there is probable cause to believe the Subrecipient is in non-
compliance with any applicable rules or regulations, the Grantee may withhold up to
fifteen percent (15%) of said contract funds until such time as the Subrecipient is found
to be in compliance by the Grantee, or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Financial Management
1. Accounting Standards
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the provisions of OMB Circular A-110
and 24 CFR 84.21-28 and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and
procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain
necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
2. Cost Principles
The Subrecipient shall administer its program in conformance with OMB
Circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost
Principles for Educational Institutions," as applicable. These principles shall be
applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis.
B. Documentation and Record -Keeping
1. Records to be Maintained
The Subrecipient shall maintain all records required by the Federal regulations
specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506, which are pertinent to the activities to be
funded under this Agreement. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
a. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken;
b. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one
of the National Objectives of the CDBG program;
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c. Records required determining the eligibility of activities;
d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use
or disposition of real property acquired or improved with CDBG
assistance;
e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal
opportunity components of the CDBG program;
f. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB
Circular A-110; and
g. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K
of 24 CFR 570.
2. Retention
The Subrecipient shall retain all records pertinent to expenditures incurred
under this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after the termination of all
activities funded under this Agreement. Records for non -expendable property
acquired with funds under this Agreement shall be retained for five (5) years
after final payment. Notwithstanding the above, if there is litigation, claims,
audits, negotiations or other actions that involve any of the records cited and
that have started before the expiration of the five-year period, then such records
must be retained until completion of the actions and resolution of all issues, or
the expiration of the five-year period, whichever occurs later.
3. Client Data
The Subrecipient shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for
services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name,
address, ethnicity, income level or other basis for determining eligibility, and
description of service provided. Such information shall be made available to
Grantee monitors or their designees for review upon request.
4. Disclosure
The Subrecipient understands that client information collected under this
Agreement is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not
directly connected with the administration of the Grantee's or Subrecipient's
responsibilities with respect to services provided under this Agreement, is
prohibited, unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving
service and, in the case of a minor, that of a responsible parent/guardian.
5. Property Records
The Subrecipient shall maintain real property inventory records which clearly
identify properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall
continue to meet eligibility criteria and shall conform to the "changes in use"
restrictions specified in 24 CFR 570.505, as applicable.
6. Close -Outs and Reversion of Assets
The Subrecipient's obligation to the Grantee shall not end until all close-out
requirements are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall
include, but are not limited to: Making final payments, disposing of program
assets (both personal property and real property including the return of all
unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income
balances, and accounts receivable to the Grantee), and determining the
custodianship of records. All real property under the Subrecipient's control that
was acquired or improved, in whole or in part, with CDBG funds in excess of
$25,000, must either be:
a. Used to meet one of the national objectives in 570.208 until (5) five
years after expiration of the agreement, or
b. If not used in accordance with paragraph (a) above, the Subrecipient
shall pay to the Grantee an amount equal to the current market
value of the property, less any portion of the value attributable to
expenditures of non-CDBG funds for the acquisition of, or
improvement to the property.
7. Audits & Inspections
All Subrecipient records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement
shall be made available to the Grantee, Grantor Agency and the Comptroller
General of the United States, or any of their designees or representatives at
any time during normal business hours, as often as the Grantee or Grantor
Agency deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts
of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared
by the Subrecipient within 30 days after receipt by the Subrecipient. Failure of
the Subrecipient to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a
violation of this Agreement and may result in the withholding of future
payments. The Subrecipient hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit
conducted in accordance with current Grantee policy concerning Subrecipient
audits and, as applicable, OMB Circular A-133.
C. Reporting and Payment Procedures
1. Program Income
The Subrecipient shall report monthly all program income as defined at 24 CFR
570.500(a) generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available
under this Agreement. The use of program income by the Subrecipient shall
comply with the requirements set forth at 24 CFR 570.504. By way of further
limitations, the Subrecipient may use such income during the contract period for
activities permitted under this Agreement and shall reduce requests for
additional funds by the amount of any such program income balance on hand.
All unused program income shall be returned to the Grantee at the end of the
contract period. Any interest earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury
is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the Grantee.
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2. Indirect Costs
If indirect costs are charged, the Subrecipient will develop an indirect cost
allocation plan for determining the appropriate Subrecipient's share of
administrative costs and shall submit such plan to the Grantee for approval, in a
form specified by the Grantee.
3. Payment Procedures
The Grantee will pay to the Subrecipient funds available under this Agreement
based upon information submitted by the Subrecipient and consistent with the
budget set forth in Exhibit B (or any subsequent budget approved by Grantee)
and Grantee policy concerning payments. Payments will be made for eligible
expenses actually incurred by the Subrecipient, not to exceed actual cash
requirements. Payments will be awarded to the Subrecipient on a quarterly
reimbursement basis. In addition, the Grantee reserves the right to liquidate
funds available under this Agreement for costs incurred by the Grantee on
behalf of the Subrecipient.
4. Progress Reports
The Subrecipient shall submit quarterly progress reports to the Grantee in the
form, content, and frequency as required by the Grantee. (Found on the CDBG
Direct Benefit Activity Report and the City of Cathedral City Request for CDBG
Reimbursement Form.)
D. Procurement
1. Compliance
The Subrecipient shall comply with current Grantee policy concerning the
purchase of equipment and shall maintain inventory records of all non -
expendable personal property as defined by such policy as may be procured
with funds provided herein. All program assets (unexpended program income,
property, equipment, etc.) shall revert to the Grantee upon termination of this
Agreement.
2. OMB Standards
The Subrecipient shall procure all materials, property, or services in accordance
with the requirements of OMB Circular A-110 implemented at 24 CFR Part 84
as modified by the provisions of 24 CFR 570.502(b).
3. Travel
The Subrecipient shall obtain written approval from the Grantee for any travel
outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement.
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4. Use and Reversion of Assets
The use and disposition of real property and equipment under this Agreement
shall be in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 and 24 CFR
570.502, 570.503, and 570.504, as applicable, which include but are not
limited to the following:
a. The Subrecipient shall transfer to the Grantee any CDBG funds on
hand and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds
under this Agreement at the time of expiration, cancellation, or
termination.
b. Real property under the Subrecipient's control that was acquired or
improved, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement in
excess of $25,000 shall be used to meet one of the CDBG National
Objectives pursuant to 24 CFR 570.208 until five (5) years after
expiration of this Agreement. If the Subrecipient fails to use CDBG-
assisted real property in a manner that meets a CDBG National
Objective for the prescribed period of time, the Subrecipient
shall pay the Grantee an amount equal to the current fair market
value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to
expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement
to, the property. Such payment shall constitute program income to
the Grantee. The Subrecipient may retain real property acquired or
improved under this Agreement after the expiration of the five-year
period.
c. In all cases in which equipment acquired, in whole or in part, with
funds under this Agreement is sold, the proceeds shall be program
income (prorated to reflect the extent to that funds received under
this Agreement were used to acquire the equipment). Equipment
not needed by the Subrecipient for activities under this Agreement
shall be (a) transferred to the Grantee for the CDBG program or (b)
retained after compensating the Grantee in an amount equal to the
current fair market value of the equipment less the percentage of
non-CDBG funds used to acquire the equipment.
VII. RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING
REPLACEMENT
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and implementing
regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 and 24 CFR 570.606(b); (b) the requirements of 24 CFR
570.606(c) governing the Residential Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance
Plan under section 104(d) of the HCD Act; and (c) the Requirements in 24 CFR
570.606(d) governing optional relocation policies. The Subrecipient shall provide
relocation assistance to persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit
organizations and farms) that are displaced as a direct result of acquisition,
rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a CDBG-assisted project. The Subrecipient
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also agrees to comply with applicable Grantee ordinances, resolutions and policies
concerning the displacement of persons from their residences.
VIII. PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS
A. Civil Rights
1. Compliance
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section
104(b) and Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
Executive Order 11063, and with Executive Order 11246 as amended by
Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12107 and 12086.
2. Nondiscrimination
The Subrecipient will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin,
sex, disability or other handicap, age, marital/familial status, or status with
regard to public assistance. The Subrecipient will take affirmative action to
ensure that all employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such
employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring,
upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff,
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. The Subrecipient agrees to post in
conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment,
notices to be provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provisions of
this nondiscrimination clause. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the non-
discrimination in employment and contracting opportunities laws, regulations,
and executive orders referenced in 24 CFR 570.607, as revised by Executive
Order 13279. The applicable non-discrimination provisions in Section 109 of the
HCD Act are still applicable.
3. Land Covenants
This Agreement is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and 24 CFR 570.601 and 602. In regard to the sale,
lease, or other transfer of land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance
provided under this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall cause or require a
covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed of lease for such
transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the sale, lease or rental,
or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in any improvements erected or to
be erected thereon, providing that the Grantee and the United States are
beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. The Subrecipient, in
undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder, agrees
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to take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will not
itself so discriminate.
4. Section 504
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with all federal regulations issued pursuant
to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.
794), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities or the
handicapped in any Federally assisted program. The Grantee shall provide the
Subrecipient with any guidelines necessary for compliance with that portion of
the regulations in force during the term of this Agreement.
B. Affirmative Action
1. Approved Plan
The Subrecipient agrees that it shall be committed to carry out as applicable an
Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided in
President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965.
2. Access to Records
The Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its own subrecipients or
subcontractors to furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will
permit access to its books, records and accounts by the Grantee, HUD or its
agent, or other authorized Federal officials for purposes of investigation to
ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein.
3. EEO/AA Statement
The Subrecipient will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed
by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or
Affirmative Action employer.
4. Women and Minority Owned Business (W/MBE)
The Subrecipient will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority
business enterprises, and women's business enterprises the maximum
practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement. As
used in this Agreement, the terms "small business" means a business that
meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as
amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and "minority and women's business enterprise"
means a business at least fifty-one percent (51 %) owned and controlled by
minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, "minority
group members" are Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or
Spanish -heritage Americans, Asian -Americans, and American Indians. The
Subrecipient may rely on written representations by businesses regarding their
status as a minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent
investigation.
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C. Employment Restrictions
1. Prohibited Activity
The Subrecipient is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel
employed in the administration or the program for: political activities; sectarian
or religious activities; lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities.
2. Labor Standards
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of
Labor in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a —
276a-5); the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, (40
USC 327, et seq.); the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act (18 USC 874 et seq. and
its implementing regulations of the United States Department of Labor at 29
CFR Part 5); and all other applicable Federal, State and local laws and
regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as those acts apply to the
performance of this Agreement. The Subrecipient shall maintain
documentation which demonstrates compliance with hour and wage
requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made available to the
Grantee for review upon request.
The Subrecipient agrees that, except with respect to the rehabilitation or
construction of residential property containing less than eight (8) units, all
contractors engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00 for construction,
renovation or repair work financed in whole or in part with assistance provided
under this Agreement, shall comply with Federal requirements adopted by the
Grantee pertaining to such contracts and with the applicable requirements of
the regulations of the Department of Labor, under 29 CFR Parts 1,3,5 and 7
governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees to
journey workers: provided, that if wage rates higher than those required under
the regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended
to relieve the Subrecipient of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the
higher wage. The Subrecipient shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all
such contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirements
of this paragraph.
3. "Section 3" Clause
a. Compliance
Compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as
amended, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable
rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this
Agreement, shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance
provided under this Agreement and binding upon the Grantee, the
Subrecipient, Subrecipient's subrecipients and subcontractors. Failure
to fulfill these requirements shall subject the Grantee, the Subrecipient,
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and any of the Subrecipient's subrecipients and subcontractors, their
successors and assigns to those sanctions specified by the Agreement
through which Federal assistance is provided. The Subrecipient certifies
and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists which would
prevent compliance with these requirements.
The Subrecipient further agrees to comply with these "Section 3"
requirements and to include the following language in all subcontracts
executed under this Agreement:
"The work to be performed under this Agreement is a project
assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial
assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements of
Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701).
Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible
opportunities for training and employment be given to low- and
very low-income residents of the project area and contracts for
work in connection with the project be awarded to business
concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very
low-income persons residing in the metropolitan area in which the
project is located."
The Subrecipient further agrees to ensure that opportunities for training
and employment arising in connection with a housing rehabilitation
(including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards),
housing construction, or other public construction project are given to
low and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in
which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority
should be given to low- and very low-income persons within the service
area of the project or the neighborhood in which the project is located,
and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs;
and award contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing
rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint
hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project are
given to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low -
and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in
which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority
should be given to business concerns which provide economic
opportunities to low- and very low-income residents within the service
area or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and
very low-income participants in other HUD programs.
The Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal
incapacity exists which would prevent compliance with these
requirements.
b. Notifications
The Subrecipient agrees to send to each labor organization or
representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining
agreement or other contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising
said labor organization or worker's representative of its commitments
under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in
conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for
employment or training.
c. Subcontracts
The Subrecipient will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract
and will take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon finding
that the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the grantor
agency. The Subrecipient will not subcontract with any entity where it
has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of
regulations under 24 CFR 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the
entity has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply
with the requirements of their regulations.
D. Conduct
1. Assignability
The Subrecipient shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the Grantee thereto; provided, however, that
claims for money due or to become due to the Subrecipient from the Grantee
under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other
financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such assignment or
transfer shall be furnished promptly to the Grantee.
2. Subcontracts
a. Approvals
The Subrecipient shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency
or individual in the performance of this Agreement without the written
consent of the Grantee prior to the execution of such agreement.
b. Monitoring
The Subrecipient will monitor all subcontracted services on a regular
basis to assure contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall
be summarized in written reports and supported with documented
evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of non-compliance.
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c. Content
The Subrecipient shall cause all of the provisions of this Agreement in its
entirety to be included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in
the performance of this Agreement.
d. Selection Process
The Subrecipient shall undertake to ensure that all subcontracts let in
the performance of this Agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open
competition basis and in accordance with all applicable procurement
requirements. Executed copies of all subcontracts shall be forwarded to
the Grantee along with documentation conceming the selection process.
3. Hatch Act
The Subrecipient agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under
this Agreement, shall in any way or to any extent engage in the conduct of
political activities in violation of Chapter 15 of Title V United States Code.
4. Conflict of Interest
The Subrecipient agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 84.42 and
570.611 with respect to conflicts of interest, including but not limited to
the following:
a. The Subrecipient shall maintain a written code or standards of
conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers,
employees or agents engaged in the award and administration of
contracts supported by Federal funds.
b. No employee, officer or agent of the Subrecipient shall participate
in the selection, or in the award, or administration of, a contract
supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or
apparent, would be involved.
c. No covered persons who exercise or have exercised any
functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted
activities, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-
making process or gain inside information with regard to such
activities, may obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a
financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with
respect to the CDBG-assisted activity, or with respect to the
proceeds from the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves
or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties,
during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter. For
purposes of this paragraph, a "covered person" includes any
person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected
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or appointed official of the Grantee, the Subrecipient, or any
designated public agency.
5. Lobbying
The Subrecipient hereby certifies that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of
Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of
any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement; and
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been
paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
c. It will require that the language of paragraph (d) of this
certification be included in the award documents for all sub -
awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub -grants, and
contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and
that all Subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly:
d. Lobbying Certification - Paragraph d
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered
into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making
or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title
31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each failure.
6. Copyright
If this Agreement results in any copyrightable material or inventions, the
Grantee and/or Grantor Agency reserves the right to royalty -free, non-exclusive
and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use and to authorize
others to use, the work or materials for government purposes.
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7. Religious Organizations
The Subrecipient agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be
utilized for inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction,
or proselytization in accordance with the Federal regulations specified in 24
CFR 570.2000).
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Air and Water
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as they
apply to the performance of this Agreement:
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, et seq.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., as
amended, 1318 relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and
information, as well as other requirements specified in said Section 114 and
Section 308, and all regulations and guidelines issued thereunder.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 C.F.R., Part
50, as amended.
B. Flood Disaster Protection
In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42
U.S.C. 4001), the Subrecipient shall assure that for activities located in an area
identified by FEMA as having special flood hazards, flood insurance under the National
Flood Insurance Program is obtained and maintained as a condition of financial
assistance for acquisition or construction purposes (including rehabilitation).
C. Lead -Based Paint
The Subrecipient agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential structures
with assistance provided under this Agreement shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based
Paint Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35. Such regulations pertain
to all HUD -assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and
tenants of properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties
may include lead-based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead
based paint and explain the symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be
taken when dealing with lead-based paint poisoning and the advisability and availability
of blood lead level screening for children under seven. The notice should also point
out that if lead based paint is found on the property, abatement measures may be
undertaken.
D. Historic Preservation
The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set
forth in the national historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and
the procedures set forth in 36 CFR, Part 800, Advisory Council on Historic
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Preservation Procedures for Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to
the performance of this Agreement.
In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all
rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old or older or that
are included on a Federal, State, or local historic property list.
X. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall
not be affected thereby and all other parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in
full force and effect.
XI. SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS
The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for
convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.
XII. WAIVER
The Grantee's failure to act with respect to a breach by the Subrecipient does not
waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of
the Grantee to exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver
of such right or provision.
XIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Grantee and the
Subrecipient for the use of funds received under this Agreement and it supersedes
all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic,
oral, or written between the Grantee and the Subrecipient with respect to this
Agreement.
XIV. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Subrecipient warrants and
represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the
Subrecipient and has the authority to bind Subrecipient to the performance of its obligations
hereunder.
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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
Grantee Subrecipient
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (CVAG)
By: (;A, isr 6
Name: Charles P. McClendon
Title: City Manager
ATTEST:
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Gary F. well
City Clerk
APPROVED AS
Eric S. Vail
City Attorney
By:
Name: Tom
Title: Executive Director
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. CVAG West Valley Housing Navigation Program (WVHNP) will include the following
Services:
A. Resources and shelter services to homeless individuals and families from July
1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
B. All assistance is designed to ensure timely and coordinated access to support
services from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
C. No discrimination against any individual or family based on age, sexual
orientation, gender, race/ethnicity, migratory status, religion, disability or any other
reason.
D. Assist at least 300 clients/individuals during the contract period.
II. As part of the Services, the CVAG WVHNP will provide and deliver the following
services to homeless individuals and families:
A. Conduct prevention/outreach services and conduct an assessment to determine
the best housing options for those assessed, other needed resources and referrals,
and appropriate next steps toward an exit from homelessness.
B. Provide bridge shelter care and crisis stabilization housing in their Community
Shelter or local facilities for those who are willing to accept it.
C. Connect individuals directly to the West Valley Navigation Program resources
(including Crisis Stabilization Housing and Rapid Rehousing) and to other housing
providers in the Valley and throughout the County.
D. Accompany law enforcement during their outreach interventions upon request.
E. Provide referral information to wraparound services referrals for an estimated
300 homeless units (individual or family).
F. Upon request, respond to community, city and local business to assist homeless
families and individuals with housing search and housing acquisition activities.
G. Help with special homeless calls as a direct and responsive partner in
addressing homeless in Cathedral City.
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B. Case Management/Reporting Services to include:
Staffing
Competent, professional staff members will be provided to administer the program,
all of whom are trained to work with a multi-ethnic population and deliver services in
a non-discriminatory manner. Invaluable assistance is provided to participants,
locating housing for them or referring them to and linking them with appropriate
housing programs.
Client Documentation:
CVAG Program Staff will collect a variety of case management file information
including demographics, statements of income, homeless status, and daily sign
in sheets for quarterly program reporting.
Building/Facility Operations:
CVAG Program Staff will keep records of program operational expenses such
as utilities, building and equipment repairs.
Transportation Services:
CVAG Program Staff will track and maintain databases for any transportation to
and from the shelters, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing. Also, available
to clients is linkage to specialty transportation resources such as Veterans,
Disabled and County Hospital transportation.
Resource Services:
CVAG Program Staff will track individuals and families linked directly to the
resources available through the West Valley Navigation Program and other housing
providers in the Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC).
Consumer Follow -Up
CVAG Program Staff will provide ongoing follow-up and referrals for consumers
who exit the program in good standing for six months from their date of exit to
evaluate the program.
Reporting
CDBG reporting and reimbursement will be specific to Cathedral City.
HMIS reports are filed as directed by Riverside County DPSS. Participant progress
is also tracked in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database daily.
III. During performance of the Services, CVAG Program Staff shall keep the City
appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:
A. Quarterly accomplishment reports, July 2017 through June 2018.
B. Quarterly direct benefit activity report, July 2017 through June 2018.
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IV. The tangible work status reports will be delivered to the City pursuant to the
following schedule:
A. Within 15 days of the end of the month, for quarterly reports.
B. As agreed upon at the time of request.
V. CVAG WVHNP will utilize the following personnel and supplies to accomplish the
Services:
A. POLM Homeless Intervention Team (Outreach) to address emergencies and/or
engage individuals and families.
B. POLM Community Shelters and staff to provide individuals and families with
transportation and beds during the program.
C. CVAG Program Staff shall work the Cathedral City Police Department and
Homeless Liaison Officer(s) for support and effectiveness of this program.
VI. AMENDMENT
The Scope of Services, including services, work products, and personnel, are subject to
change by mutual written agreement (pursuant to Section V.F of this Agreement). In the
absence of mutual Agreement regarding the need to change any aspects of performance,
CVAG shall comply with the Scope of Services as indicated above.
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EXHIBIT "B"
COMPENSATION
I. Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) shall use the following rates of pay
in the performance of the Services:
A. In conformance with OMB Circular A-110 and A-122
II. The City will compensate CVAG for the Services performed upon submission of a valid
invoice. Payments will be made on a reimbursement basis. Each invoice is to include:
A. Line items for all personnel describing the number of hours worked the hourly rate
and all associated costs of employment with supporting documentation.
B. Line items for all supplies properly charged to the Services with supporting
documentation.
III. The total compensation for the described services shall not exceed $51,500, to be
expended in substantial accordance with the following budget:
Line Item Amount
(1) Personnel Services
Salaries and related costs of staff
$31,500
(2) Non -Personnel Services
Space rent, utilities, liability insurance, travel
expenses, equipment leases and supplies
$20,000
(3) TOTAL (1-2)
$51,500
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EXHIBIT "C"
SUBRECIPIEINT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Policies. Sub recipient, at Sub recipient's own cost and expense, shall procure
and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Sub recipient shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for its employees in accordance
with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Sub recipient shall require each
subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability
Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's
employees. Any notice of cancellation or non -renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies
must be received by the City at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to such change. The
insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Sub recipient for the
City.
2. General Liability Coverage. Sub recipient shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial general
liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. Sub recipient shall maintain automobile
liability insurance covering bodily injury, personal injury and property damage for all activities
of the Sub recipient arising out or of in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non -owned vehicles, in an amount of not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. Sub recipient shall maintain professional
errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts,
errors or omissions which may arise from Sub recipient's operations under this Agreement,
whether such operations are by the Sub recipient or by its employees, subcontractors, or sub
recipients. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence.
B. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy
shall be with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no Tess than A:VII and shall be endorsed
with the following specific language:
1. The City of Cathedral City and the City, their elected or appointed
officers, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured's with
respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Sub recipient, including
materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
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2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance with respect to the City,
its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance
maintained by the City, including any self-insured retention the City may have shall be
considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as
though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability
of the insuring company.
4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or
appointed officials, officers, employees or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents or volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) calendar days' written
notice has been received by the City.
C. Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the City's option, Sub recipient
shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured
retentions.
D. Certificates of Insurance. Sub recipient shall provide certificates of insurance
with original endorsements to the City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.
Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of
performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the
City at all times during the term of this Agreement.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
AND
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG)
FOR
WEST VALLEY HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into on this day 13 of September ,
2017, by and between the City of Cathedral City, a California municipal corporation ("City" or
"Grantee") and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), a non-profit
regional planning organization ("Subrecipient"). Grantee and Subrecipient are sometimes
hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
WHEREAS, the Grantee has applied for and received Community Development Block Grant
("CDBG") funds from the United States Government under Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-383; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee wishes to engage the Subrecipient to assist the Grantee in utilizing
such funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the Parties hereto that;
I. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Program
The Subrecipient will be responsible for administering a FY 2017/2018 CDBG
Homeless Services program in a manner satisfactory to the Grantee and consistent
with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds and the attached
Exhibit A. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the CDBG
Program: provide homeless prevention and diversion services, and crisis stabilization
housing.
Reimbursement to include: administrative and operating expenses, outreach services,
assessments, case management, referrals, and resources for homeless prevention
and homeless exiting services to individuals and families in Cathedral City by the
organization/agency known as CVAG located at 73710 Fred Waring Drive, STE 200,
Palm Desert, CA 92260.
B. National Obiectives
The Subrecipient certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under
this Agreement will meet one or more of the CDBG program's National Objectives:
1) Benefit low/moderate income persons,
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