SOUTHWEST MINORITY ECONOMIC DREVELOMENT ASSOCIATION (SMEDA) -2015

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B. Evaluation of Program Participants Eligibility and Needs The SUBRECIPIENT must conduct evaluations and re- evaluations to determine the eligibility of each individual or family's eligibility for ESG assistance in accordance with 24 CFR 576.401. C. Terminating Assistance If a program participant violates program requirements, the SUBRECIPIENT may terniinate the assistance in accordance with a formal process established by the SUBRECIPIENT that recognizes the rights of individuals affected. See 24 CFR 576.402 D. Shelter and Housing Standards The SUBRECIPIENT certifies that shelters and housing supported by ESG funds and used by ESG beneficiaries will conform to 24 CFR 576.403. E. Homeless Involvement The SUBRECIPIENT certifies that it will involve, to the maximum extent practicable, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities. See 24 CFR 576.405(c) and 42 USC 11375(d). F. Independent Contractor Nothing contained in this AGREEMENT is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner, as creating or establishing the relationship of employer /employee between the parties. The SUBRECIPIENT and its subcontractors shall at all times remain independent contractors with respect to the services to be performed under this AGREEMENT. The CITY shall be exempt from payment of any Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance as the SUBRECIPIENT is an independent contractor. G. Subcontracts (1) Content Requirements. The SUBRECIPIENT will include all relevant provisions of this AGREEMENT in all subcontracts entered into as part of the activities undertaken in furtherance of this AGREEMENT and will take appropriate action pursuant to any subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by any federal 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 Part 135 (Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low - Income Persons) and will not allow any subcontract unless the entity has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. (2) Submission to the CITY. The SUBRECIPIENT must submit all subcontracts and other agreements that relate to this AGREEMENT to the CITY.