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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (FY 2014-15)
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
THIS SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this
by and between the City of Temecula ("City"), a municipal corporation, and
("Subrecipient"), a nonprofit corporation.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is a Direct Entitlement City with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development ("HUD") for purposes of receiving Community Development Block
Grant ("CDBG") funds under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42
U.S.C. Section 5301 et seq., as amended from time to time, the "Act") and the pertinent sections
of the Code of Federal Regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 570 and Part 84, as amended from time to
time, the "Regulations") to assist and undertake essential community development and housing
assistance activities; and
WHEREAS, federal law provides that the City may engage a nonprofit organization to
assist in utilizing the CDBG funds pursuant to a subrecipient agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to grant a portion of its CDBG allocation for the Fiscal Year
2014-2015 to the Subrecipient for the purpose of administering a
(the "Program") for qualified low- and moderate-income residents of the City of
Temecula.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one year commencing July 1,
2014 and ending June 30, 2015, unless a one-year extension for CDBG funding is
approved in writing by the City Manager, or his or her designee. Upon the expiration of
this Agreement, Subrecipient shall transfer to the City any CDBG funds on hand and any
accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds under this Agreement.
2. USE OF CDBG FUNDS. Subrecipient shall use the CDBG funds provided to
Subrecipient solely to administer the Program pursuant to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement. The Program is more particularly set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference. The CDBG funds shall be used solely to
reimburse actual expenses incurred by Subrecipient in the administration of the Program
as set forth in the "Budget," attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by
reference.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Subrecipient shall administer, including providing all
necessary or reasonable labor, materials, services, supervision, tools, equipment,
licenses, and permits, the Program, as set forth in Exhibit "A".
4. FUNDS. The City agrees to provide Subrecipient with CDBG funds in an amount not to
exceed $ .00 for reimbursement of Subrecipient's Program administrative
costs. The City shall disburse the funds on a reimbursable basis, as provided in Section
5 of this Agreement. Subrecipient shall provide copies of invoice(s), bank statements,
etc. as required for reimbursement in a timely manner. Funds may be reimbursed only
for those verified expenses for eligible uses of CDBG funds. Subrecipient is prohibited
from using CDBG funds provided under this Agreement or personnel employed in the
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administration of the Program for: political activities in violation of Chapter 15 of Title V of
the United States Code; inherently religious activities prohibited by 24 CFR § 570.200(j),
such as worship, religious instruction or proselytization; lobbying; political patronage;
and nepotism activities. Subrecipient is further prohibited from using CDBG funds
provided under this Agreement or personnel employed in the administration of the
Program for construction, renovation or repair work.
5. PAYMENT. The City shall make reimbursement payments to Subrecipient upon
Subrecipient's submittal of and City's approval of: (i) a detailed invoice; and (ii) the
program monitoring reports required under Section 12 of this Agreement.
Reimbursement will be made no more frequently than on a monthly basis. Subrecipient
shall submit to the City an invoice, in a form acceptable to the City, setting forth the
amounts actually expended by Subrecipient for administration of the Program in
compliance with the Budget. Invoices shall, at a minimum, set forth each budget
category for which reimbursement is sought, a description of the expense, the total
budgeted amount for the category, the amount requested to be reimbursed for each
budget category, the total amount expended for each budget category to date, and a
statement that no funds from another source have been utilized for the expenses.
Invoices shall be accompanied by such additional supporting information as may be
requested by the City, including, but not limited to, paid receipts for each expense.
Payments may be contingent upon the City's approval of Subrecipient's financial
management system, which must comply with all federal regulations. To the extent the
CDBG funds actually have been received from HUD, City shall pay Subrecipient for all
approved expenses stated on an invoice no later than the thirtieth (30th) day after the
invoice is received.
6. MAINTENANCE OF CDBG FUNDS. All CDBG funds received by Subrecipient shall be
maintained in an account separate and apart from all other funds of Subrecipient with a
bank or savings and loan association qualified to do business in the State of California
and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). In the event that
the grant amount exceeds the FDIC insurance limit, the grant shall be split up and
deposited in more than one bank, with no more than the amount of the FDIC insurance
limit being deposited in one bank, and each bank shall be insured by the FDIC.
7. PROCUREMENT. Subrecipient shall not use CDBG funds received from the City
pursuant to this Agreement to procure materials, equipment or property or acquire or
improve real property. The City is providing CDBG funding for Subrecipient's Program
administration costs (i.e., wages and benefits of Subrecipient's personnel administering
the Program), as specified in Exhibit A. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement,
Subrecipient shall procure all services necessary for Program administration in
accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR §§ 84.40-48.
8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Subrecipient hereby represents and
warrants to the City as follows:
A. Subrecipient has read and is familiar with all of the terms and provisions of the
Act and the Regulations applicable to Subrecipient.
B. Subrecipient is a nonprofit organization authorized to receive CDBG funds under
the Act and the Regulations.
C. The administration of the Program, and any expenses to be reimbursed by the
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CDBG funds, as described in the Budget, are permitted uses of CDBG funds
under the Act and the Regulations.
D. The Subrecipient shall not undertake any activities requiring the City or
Subrecipient to comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C.
Section 276a et seq., as amended from time to time.
E. The Subrecipient will not undertake any activities requiring the City or the
Subrecipient to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 42 USC Section 4601 et seq., as
amended (the "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 Act; or (c) the requirements in 24 CFR § 570.606(d) governing
optional relocation policies.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Subrecipient shall comply with the requirements of Title
24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 570, including Subpart K of Part 570, except
that Subrecipient does not assume the City's environmental responsibilities described in
Section 570.604 or the City's responsibility for initiating the environmental review
process under Part 52 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Subrecipient shall
comply with all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies
governing the funds provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the
applicable provisions of Part 84 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Subrecipient further agrees to utilize the CDBG funds available under this Agreement to
supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available.
10. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. Subrecipient shall comply with applicable accounting
standards and cost principles in accordance with 24 CFR §§ 84.21-28 and OMB
Circulars A-122 or A-21, as applicable. Accounting systems should include a chart of
accounts, a cash receipts journal, a cash disbursement journal, a payroll journal, a
general ledger, and any other form that may be required as part of Subrecipient's
accounting/financial tracking system. Subrecipient shall adhere to the accounting
principles and procedures required under 24 CFR §§ 84.21-28, utilize adequate internal
controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
Subrecipient shall apply the cost principles for all costs incurred whether charged on a
direct or indirect basis.
11. AUDITING. All Subrecipient records with respect to any matters covered by this
Agreement shall be made available to the City, HUD, and the Comptroller General of the
United States or any of their authorized representatives, at any time during normal
business hours, as often as deemed necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or
transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully
cleared by Subrecipient within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt by Subrecipient.
Failure of Subrecipient to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a
violation of this Agreement and may result in the withholding of future payments.
Subrecipient shall be subject to the annual audit requirements contained in OMB
Circular A-133. In addition, Subrecipient shall be subject to random audits by the City in
its administration of the City's CDBG program and federally funded projects/programs.
12. REPORTING. Subrecipient shall submit the Self Certification Forms (if applicable) and
Direct Benefit Activity Reports for duplicated and unduplicated clients to the City on a
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quarterly basis from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. In addition, Subrecipient shall report
the following statistical information on a quarterly and annual basis: Number of persons
assisted (by age, gender, senior 62 years of age or older, race, income level, head of
household, how many in family, services provided, etc.), the number of people that will
be provided with new or improved access to services and/or facilities, and the number of
beds created (homeless or rehabilitation facilities), if applicable. Public Facilities
Improvements or construction projects will require the above information pertaining to
the participation in the organization's overall program(s), and once the project is
completed, data pertaining specifically to that facility will be reported under the Annual
Follow-Up Report. Subrecipient shall prepare and submit financial, program progress,
evaluations, and other reports as required by Section 570.507 of Title 24, OMB Circular
A-110, and as otherwise required by HUD and the City. If Subrecipient fails to follow
the reporting requirements, Subrecipient may be required to reimburse funds
already paid and/or the forfeiture of remaining grant funds.
13. ANNUAL FOLLOW-UP REPORT. Subrecipient shall submit the Annual Follow-Up
Report, as provided by the City, no later than August 30 of the year following grant
expiration or close of the Program, if a time extension was granted. This report will
include similar information to direct benefits activity and quarterly reports.
14. DISCRIMINATION. Subrecipient shall abide by Sections 570.601 and 570.602 of Title
24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which require compliance with various anti-
discrimination laws, and particularly requires that no persons in the United States shall,
on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Subrecipient shall 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 Act are still
applicable. Further, Subrecipient shall 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 the individuals with disabilities or
handicaps in any federally assisted program.
15. CIVIL RIGHTS. Subrecipient shall 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 Act, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and Executive Order 11246 as
amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12107 and 12086.
16. LICENSING. Subrecipient shall obtain and maintain all licenses, registrations,
accreditation, and inspections from all agencies governing its Program operations and its
operations under this Agreement. Subrecipient shall ensure that its staff shall also
obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations accreditation and inspections
from all agencies governing Subrecipient's Program operations and its operations under
this Agreement.
17. RECORDS. Subrecipient shall maintain all records as to the use and expenditure of
funds under this Agreement, as well as all documents pertaining to the Program and
required reporting records. All documents and records shall be made available for
inspection and copying during normal business hours by the City or by HUD.
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Subrecipient shall retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical
records and all other records pertinent to this Agreement four (4) years from the
date of submission of the City's annual performance and evaluation report to HUD
in which the activities assisted under this Agreement are reported on for the final
time. 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 four-year period, then such records must be retained until completion of
the actions and resolution of all issues, or the expiration of the four-year period,
whichever occurs later. Subrecipient shall maintain all records required by the federal
regulations specified in 24 CFR § 570.506, that are pertinent to the Program partially
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;
C. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities;
D. Records required to document the acquisitions, improvements, and use of
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 Sections 570.502 and 84.21-28 of Title 24 of the
Code of Federal Regulations; and
G. Any other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of Part 570
of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
18. CLIENT DATA. Subrecipient shall maintain applicant data demonstrating applicant
eligibility for the Program. Such data shall include, without limitation, applicant name,
address, income level or other basis for determining eligibility, and a description of the
improvement performed. Such information shall be made available to City monitors or
their designees for review upon request.
19. DISCLOSURE. Subrecipient understands that applicant information collected under this
Agreement is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly
connected with the administration of the City's or Subrecipient's responsibilities with
respect to the Program implemented 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.
20. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. Subrecipient shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, its officers,
employees, volunteers, and agents, including those serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials, from any claim, demand, damage, liability,
loss, cost or expense, for any damage whatsoever, including without limitation
death or injury to any person and injury to any property, arising out of,
attributable to, or connected with the performance by Subrecipient of this
Agreement and Subrecipient's administration of the Program.
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B. City does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against
Subrecipient because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any
insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold
harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not
any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand,
damage, liability, loss, cost, or expense. Subrecipient agrees that Subrecipient's
covenant under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
C. Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City
shall be personally liable to Subrecipient, or any successor in interest, in the
event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount, which may become
due to Subrecipient or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the
terms of this Agreement.
21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Subrecipient shall familiarize itself with the Regulations
prohibiting conflicts of interest, including those contained in Sections 84.42 and 570.611
of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Subrecipient, its assigns, employees,
agents, consultants, and officers shall comply with and shall not violate any provision of
the Regulations. 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. No employee, officer or
agent of 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. 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 or
appointed official of the City or Subrecipient. Any violation of those Regulations related
to conflicts of interest shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and the
Agreement shall be immediately terminated by the City.
22. ELIGIBILITY. As to Subrecipient or its claimants, the City shall bear no liability for any
later determination by HUD or any other person or entity that the City or Subrecipient is
or is not eligible under Part 570 of Title 24 to receive CDBG funds.
23. PROGRAM INCOME. For the purpose of this Section, "program income" means the
gross income received by the Subrecipient directly generated from the use of CDBG
funds, as defined in Section 570.500(a) of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If
Subrecipient earns program income, Subrecipient shall report program income earned to
City and may be required to remit all or part of the program income at the end of the
program year. Subrecipient shall comply with Section 570.504 of Title 24 of the Code of
Federal Regulations with respect to the use and remittance of program income.
Subrecipient may use such income during the term of this Agreement for activities
permitted under this Agreement and shall reduce requests for additional funds by the
amount of any such program income balances on hand. All unexpended program
income shall be returned to the City at the end of the Agreement term. Any interest
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earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury and from funds held in a revolving
fund account is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the City.
24. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION.
A. City may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days' written notice
to Subrecipient. City may immediately terminate this Agreement upon the
termination, suspension, discontinuation or substantial reduction in CDBG
funding for the Program administration costs. Additionally, City may terminate
this Agreement upon seven (7) calendar days' written notice to Subrecipient if
City determines in its sole discretion that such action is necessary to respond to
an earthquake, fire or other act of God. In the event of termination, Subrecipient
shall be entitled to reimbursement only for approved expenses incurred up to the
effective date of termination to the extent CDBG funds are available.
B. In accordance with Section 85.43 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
the City may suspend or terminate this Agreement if Subrecipient materially fails
to comply with any term of this Agreement, which include, without limitation, the
following:
1) Failure to comply 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;
2) Failure, for any reason, of Subrecipient to fulfill in a timely and proper
manner its obligations under this Agreement;
3) Ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement; or
4) Submission by Subrecipient to the City of reports that are incorrect or
incomplete in any material respect.
C. In accordance with Section 85.44 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
this Agreement may also be terminated for convenience by the City or
Subrecipient, in whole or in part, by setting forth the reasons for such termination,
the effective date, and, in the case of partial termination, the portion to be
terminated. However, if in the case of a partial termination, the City determines
that the remaining portion of the Agreement will not accomplish the purpose for
which the Agreement was made, the City may terminate this Agreement in its
entirety.
D. If the City demands reimbursement for prior payments to Subrecipient due to
Subrecipient's failure to comply with any applicable term of this Agreement, the
Act or the Regulations, Subrecipient shall reimburse the City in the amount of
such disallowed payments.
E. If this Agreement is terminated or suspended, the City in its sole discretion may
withhold further awards for the Project and/or the Facility.
25. REVERSION OF ASSETS. Upon expiration, termination of suspension of this
Agreement, Subrecipient shall transfer to the City any CDBG funds including program
income on hand as well as any accounts receivable and interest attributed to the use of
CDBG funds under this Agreement.
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26. CLOSE-OUTS. Subrecipient's obligation to the City shall not end until all close-out
requirements are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, without
limitation: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all
unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and
accounts receivable to the City), and determining the custodianship of records.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during
any period that Subrecipient has control over CDBG funds, including program income.
27. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION. Pursuant to Section 84.13 of Title 24, Subrecipient
shall comply with the government-wide debarment and suspension requirements in Part
2424 of Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
28 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS. Subrecipient shall comply with the
drug-free workplace requirements in accordance with the Act and the Part 24, Subpart F
of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, (42
U.S.C.701), as stated in Section 84.13 of Title 24).
29. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT. Subrecipient certifies that it will not and has
not used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, or
officer or employee of Congress in connection with obtaining 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. 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 Agreement, Subrecipient shall complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions. Subrecipient shall disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes
place in conjunction with obtaining any Federal award. Subrecipient shall require that
the foregoing language be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers
(including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose as follows: "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.C. 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 such failure."
30. WOMEN- AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES (W/BE). 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. Subrecipient may rely on written
representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business
enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation. Subrecipient shall send to each labor
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union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or
other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting
officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative of the Subrecipient's
commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
available to employees and applicants for employment.
31. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (EEO/AA).
Subrecipient agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Subrecipient will
take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national
origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship. Subrecipient agrees to post in a conspicuous place, available
to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the City setting
forth the provisions of this non-discriminating clause. Subrecipient will ensure that all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex or national origin. Subrecipient shall, 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.
32. SECTION 3.
A. Subrecipient and its subrecipients and subcontractors shall comply with the
provisions of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as
amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u, implementing regulations in Part 135 of Title 24 of
the Code of Regulations, and all applicable rules and orders issued thereunder.
Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the City, Subrecipient and any of
Subrecipient's subrecipients and subcontractors, their successors and assigns,
to those sanctions specified by the agreement through which federal assistance
is provided. Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other
disability exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements.
B. Subrecipient shall comply with the Section 3 requirements and 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 Housing and Urban Development 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 that 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."
C. Subrecipient shall 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
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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 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 that 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.
D. Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal incapacity
exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements.
E. 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.
F. Subrecipient will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and will take
appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the
subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the grantor agency.
Subrecipient shall not subcontract with any entity where it has notice or
knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of regulations under 24 CFR
Part 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 these
regulations.
33. INSURANCE.
Subrecipient shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of 24 CR
§§ 84.31 and 84.48, as applicable. Subrecipient shall procure and maintain during the
term of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement
by Subrecipient, its agents, representatives, or employees or Subrecipient's
implementation of the Project.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability form No. CG 00
01 11 85 or 88.
2) Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 06 92
covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto). If the Subrecipient owns no
automobiles, a non-owned auto endorsement to the General Liability policy
described above is acceptable. •
3) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California
and Employer's Liability Insurance. If the Subrecipient has no employees while
performing under this Agreement, workers' compensation insurance is not
required, but Subrecipient shall execute a declaration that it has no employees.
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4) Professional Liability Insurance shall be written on a policy form providing
professional liability for the Subrecipient's profession.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Subrecipient shall maintain limits no less than:
1) General Liability: One million ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability
Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general
aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2) Automobile Liability: One million ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily
injury and property damage.
3) Workers' Compensation as required by the State of California; Employer's
Liability: One million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or
disease.
4) Professional Liability Coverage: One million ($1,000,000) per claim and
in aggregate.
C. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions shall not exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($25,000).
D. Other Insurance Provisions. The general liability and automobile liability policies
are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1) The City of Temecula, the Temecula Community Services District, the
Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, their officers,
officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insured's, as respects:
liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Subrecipient;
products and completed operations of Subrecipient; premises owned, occupied
or used by Subrecipient; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by
Subrecipient. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the City of Temecula, the Temecula Community Services
District, the Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, their
officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
2) For any claims related to the Project, Subrecipient's insurance coverage
shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Temecula, the Temecula
Community Services District, the Successor Agency to the Temecula
Redevelopment Agency, their officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any
insurance or self-insured maintained by the City of Temecula, Temecula
Community Services District, and/or the Successor Agency to the Temecula
Redevelopment Agency, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be
excess of Subrecipient's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3) Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies,
including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City of
Temecula, the Temecula Community Services District, and the Successor
Agency to the Successor Agency to the Temecula Redevelopment Agency, their
officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
4) Subrecipient's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
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5) Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed to
state in substantial conformance to the following: If the policy will be canceled
before the expiration date the insurer will notify in writing to the City of such
cancellation not less than thirty(30) days' prior to the cancellation effective date.
6) If insurance coverage is canceled or, reduced in coverage or in limits
Subrecipient shall within two (2) business days of notice from insurer phone, fax,
and/or notify the City via certified mail, return receipt requested of the changes to
or cancellation of the policy.
E. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best rating of A-:VII or better, unless otherwise acceptable to the City. Self
insurance shall not be considered to comply with these insurance requirements.
F. Verification of Coverage. Subrecipient shall furnish the City with original
endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements are
to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms provided by the City. All
endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work
commences. As an alternative to the City's forms, Subrecipient's insurer may
provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements affecting the coverage required by this Section.
34. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have
any control over the manner, mode or means by which Subrecipient, its agents or
employees, administers the Program as required herein, except as otherwise set forth
herein. The City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of
Subrecipient's employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number,
compensation, or hours of service. Subrecipient shall administer the Program as
required herein as an independent contractor of the City and shall remain at all times as
to the City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent
with the role. Subrecipient shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any
of its agents or employees are agents or employees of the City. The City shall not in any
way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Subrecipient in its
business or otherwise or a joint venture or a member of any joint enterprise with
Subrecipient. The City shall be exempt from payment of all Unemployment
Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers'
Compensation Insurance, as Subrecipient is an independent contractor.
35 CITY RECOGNITION. Subrecipient shall insure recognition of the role of the City in
administering the Program through this Agreement. All activities, facilities and items
utilized pursuant to this Agreement shall be prominently labeled as to funding source. In
addition, Subrecipient will include a reference to the support provided herein in all
publications made possible with funds made available under this Agreement.
36. SUBCONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any interest
herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, or encumbered voluntarily or by
operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior
written approval of the City. Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its approved
subrecipients or subcontractors to furnish all information and reports required under this
Agreement and will permit access to its books, records and accounts by the City, HUD
or its agent, or other authorized federal officials for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated in this Agreement.
Subrecipient shall send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it
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has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be
provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's
representative of the Subrecipient's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of
the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
Subrecipient shall include the provisions of Sections 14, 15, 31, 32 and 38 of this
Agreement, in every approved subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by
reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each of its approved
subrecipients or subcontractors.
37. WAIVER. Waiver by either party of any of the conditions of performance under this
Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under this
Agreement. In no event shall the making by the City of any payment to Subrecipient
constitute or be construed as a waiver by the City of any breach of covenant, or any
default that may then exist on the part of Subrecipient, and the making of any such
payment by the City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to
the City with regard to such breach or default.
38. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement contains the entire
agreement of the parties and supersedes all other prior negotiations, understandings or
agreements. This Agreement may be modified only by the written consent of the parties.
The City may, in its discretion, amend this Agreement to conform with federal, state or
local governmental 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 the City and
Subrecipient.
39. NOTICE. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication
either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be
in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid first class mail, to the following
addresses:
To City: City of Temecula
Attn: City Manager
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
To Subrecipient:
Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of
address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally
delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in
this Section.
40. CORPORATE AUTHORITY. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) such persons
are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement, on behalf of said party, (iii) by
so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this
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Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of
any other agreement to which said party is bound.
41. HEADINGS. The headings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience
only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.
42. 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
remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by its officers
on the date written introductory clause.
CITY OF TEMECULA
BY:
Aaron Adams, City Manager
City of Temecula
Attest:
Randi Johl-Olson, JD, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Peter M. Thorson
City Attorney
SUBRECIPIENT
BY:
Print Name
Title
BY:
Print Name
Title
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT-
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B
PROJECT BUDGET
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