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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25C - AGMT - DELHI ADA IMPROVEMENTSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL CITY Di. .. OCTOBER 6, 2015 Rill % N00"', AGREEMENT WITH DELHI CENTER FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4) CITY MANAG �— RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_, CONTINUED TO Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement in the amount of $200,000 with the Delhi Center for the period of October 6, 2015 through March 31, 2016 for facility improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION On November 4, 2013, the City Council approved the submittal of an Annual Action Plan (Plan) Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Plan's Substantial Amendment authorized the use of $200,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facility improvements at the Delhi Center. Approval of the recommended action will enable the Delhi Center to undertake ADA improvements including the modernization or installation of up to 18 doors, a stage lift, and other priority needs identified by an ADA Assessment, contingent upon available funding. Project funds will be used for: 1) Project management and labor compliance to ensure that federal requirements are met, 2) Assessment and design to prioritize improvements, and 3) The installation and construction costs associated with the ADA improvements. This project will meet the CDBG required national objective as a benefit to low- and moderate - income individuals. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability). 25C -1 Agreement with Delhi Center for ADA Improvements October 6, 2015 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The Community Development Block Grant Funds for this item will be carried forward from Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 to Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 in account no.13518783 -69135 for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2015 -2016. 41y Keen e �� Executive Director Community Development Agency KR/SV /II Exhibit: 1. Agreement with Delhi Center APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: 5JZ x -- Francisco Gu ierrez Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency 25C -2 EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DELHI CENTER FOR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS This Agreement, is hereby made and entered into this 6 °i day of October, 2015, by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ( "CITY ") and Delhi Center, a California nonprofit corporation (" SUBRECIPIENT"). RECITALS: A. The CITY, as an entitlement recipient and grantee of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD ") Community Development Block Grant ( "CDBG ") Entitlement Program, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 14.218, and Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) B- 13 -MC -06 -0508 , desires to enter this Agreement with the SUBRECIPIENT for the expenditure of CDBG funds in accordance with Title 24, Part 570 of Code of Federal Regulations 24 CFR 570.000, et sect. ("CDBG REGS "). B. CITY has applied for and received CDBG funds from HUD pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93 -383, as amended ( "ACT "). C. The SUBRECIPIENT is a private nonprofit corporation that has been selected by the CITY to receive CDBG finds and administer such financial assistance; and to provide the services described in Exhibit A, in accordance with the schedule of performance included therein, hereinafter referred to as "said program ". SUBRECIPIENT represents that it is qualified and willing to operate said program and certifies that the activities carried out with funds provided under this Agreement will meet one or more of the CDBG program's National Objectives (24 CFR Part 570.208). D. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that it will adhere to the performance measurements and outcomes as indicated on Exhibit A (Schedule of Performance). Failure to follow the measurements and meet the stated outcomes may constitute breach of contract that could result in termination of this Agreement or serve as reason for the City to recapture the grant funds awarded to SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement. WHEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties that the foregoing Recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement and the following terms and conditions are approved and together with all exhibits and attachments hereto, shall constitute the entire Agreement between the CITY and SUBRECIPIENT: I. SUBRECIPIENT'S OBLIGATIONS A. Nonprofit Statics - Regiesentations and Warranties. (a) Authority. SUBRECIPIENT is a duly organized and existing nonprofit corporation in good standing and authorized to do business under the laws of the State of California. SUBRECIPIENT has full right, power and lawful authority to accept the funding hereunder and to undertake all obligations as provided herein and the execution, performance and delivery of this Agreement by SUBREMPIENT has been fully authorized by all requisite actions on the part of SUBRECIPIENT. (b) Experience. SUBRECIPIENT is a qualified provider of the services to be provided hereunder. (e) Familiarity With Services Required. By executing this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT warrants that (i) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the services to be performed and provided hereunder, (ii) it has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. 25C -3 (d) No Conflict. To the best of SUBRECIPIENT'S knowledge, SUBRECIPIENT'S execution, delivery and performance of its obligations under this Agreement will not constitute a default or a breach under any contract, agreement or order to which SUBRECIPIENT is a party or by which it is bound. (e) No Bankruptcy. SUBRECIPIENT is not the subject of any current or threatened bankruptcy proceeding. (f) No Pending Legal Proceedings. SUBRECIPIENT is not the subject of a current or threatened litigation that would or may materially affect SUBRECIPIENT'S performance under this Agreement. (g) Application Veracity. All provisions of and information provided in SUBRECIPIENT'S application for funding submitted to CITY including any exhibits are true and correct in all material respects. (h) No Pending Investigation. SUBRECIPIENT is not aware that it is the subject of any current or threatened criminal or eiviI action investigation by any public agency, including without limitation a police agency or prosecuting authority, that would relate to affect performance of the Agreement or provision of services hereunder. B. Amount of Grant /Tern and Quarterly Disbursement. The amount granted to SUBRECIPIENT is $200,000 ( "CDBG FUNDS "), for the tern of September 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Such funds shall be expended by SUBRECIPIENT on or before March 31, 2016, The Tenn of this Agreement may be extended by a writing executed by the City Manager or his or her designee and the City Attorney. The CDBG FUNDS shall be disbursed by CITY to SUBRECIPIENT upon receipt and approval of a complete activity report from SUBRECIPIENT, with the final payment subject to the satisfaction of the condition precedent of submittal of complete reporting information due on or before March 31 of the applicable funding year, as hereinafter more fully set forth. SUBRECIPIENT shall be obligated to perforn such duties as would normally extend beyond the term, including but not limited to obligations with respect to indemnification, audits, reporting; data retention/reporting, and accounting. Failure to provide any of the required documentation and reporting will cause CITY to withhold all or a portion of a request for reimbursement, or return the entire reimbursement package to SUBRECIPIENT, until such documentation and reporting has been received and approved by CITY. The CITY reserves the right to reduce the grant application if the CITY's fiscal monitoring indicates that SUBRECIPIENT's rate of expenditure will result in unspent funds at the end of the program year. Amendments in the grant allocation will be made after consultation with SUBRECIPIENT. C. Use of Funds. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to use all federal Rinds provided by CITY to SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement to operate said program, as set forth in "Exhibit A," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. SUBRECIPIENT'S failure to perform as required may, in addition to other remedies set forth in this Agreement, result in readjustment of the amount of funds CITY is otherwise obligated to pay to SUBRECIPIENT hereunder. D. Allowable Costs. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to complete said program on or before March 31, 2016 and to use said finds to pay for necessary and reasonable costs allowable under the federal law and regulations to operate said program. Said amounts shall include, but not be limited to, architectural design fees, project management fees, labor compliance fees, construction costs, wages, administrative costs, and employee benefits comparable to other similarly situated employees, and indirect costs. Other allowable program costs are detailed in the budget, as set forth in "Exhibit B," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. SUBRECIPIGNT shall use all income received from said funds only for the same purposes for which said funds may be expended pursuant to the terns and conditions of this Agreement. SUBRECIPIENT has the ability to adjust line item amounts in the budget with the written approval of the CITY's Executive Director of the Community Development Agency or designee, so long as the total budget amount does not increase. 25C -4 Pursuant to 2 CFR §200.331(a)(4), the Indirect Cost Rate for the SUBRECIPIENT's award shall be an approved federally recognized indirect cost rate negotiated between the SUBRECIPIENT and the Federal government, or, if no such rate exists, the de minimis indirect cost rate as defined in 2 CFR §200,414(b) Indirect (F &A) costs. For this agreement, the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% will apply, E. Licensins. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations, accreditation and inspections from all agencies governing its operations. SUBRECMENT shall ensure that its staff shall also obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations, accreditation and inspections from all agencies governing SUBRECIPIENT's operations hereunder. Such licensing requirements include obtaining a City business license, as applicable. F. Zonine. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that any facility /property used in furtherance of said program shall be specifically zoned and permitted for such use(s) and activity(ies). Should SUBRECIPIENT fail to have the required land entitlement and/or permits, thus violating any local, state or federal rules and regulations relating thereto, SUBRECIPIENT shall immediately make good -faith efforts to gain compliance with local, state or federal rules and regulations following written notification of said violation(s) from the CITY or other authorized citing agency. SUBRECIPIENT shall notify CITY immediately of any pending violations. Failure to notify CITY of pending violations, or to remedy such known violation(s) shall result in termination of grant funding hereunder. SUBRECIPIENT must make all corrections required to bring the facility/property into compliance with the law witlrin sixty (60) days of notification of the violation(s); failure to gain compliance within such time shall result in termination of grant funding hereunder. G. Separation of Accounts. All funds received by SUBRECIPIENT from CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall be maintained in an account in a federally insured banking or savings and loan institution with record keeping of such accounts maintained pursuant to applicable 2 CFR 200.302 requirements. SUBRECIPIENT is not required to maintain separate depository accounts for CDBG FUNDS; provided however, the SUBRECIPIENT must be able to account for receipt, obligation and expenditure of CDBG FUNDS pursuant to applicable 2 CFR 200.302 requirements. H. Audit Report Regu rements. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that if SUBRECIPIENT expends Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) or more in federal funds, SUBRECIPIENT shall have an annual audit conducted by a certified public accountant in accordance with the standards as set forth and published by the United States Office of Management and Budget. SUBRECIPIENT shall provide CITY with a copy of said audit by April 1 of the year following the programs year in which this Agreement is executed. 1. Record I4eeping/Reporkg. SUBRECIPIENT shall keep and maintain complete and adequate records and reports on program participants to detenmine their initial and continuing eligibility for the program services being provided to assist CITY in meeting and maintaining its record keeping responsibilities under the CDBG REGS, including the following: (1) Records a. Documentation evidencing program income requirements in conformity with 24 CFR 570.504(b((2)(i), (ii) and 24 CFR 570.503(b)(3) and 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(B) of the income level of persons and/or families participating in or benefiting by the SUBRECIPIENT program. b, Documentation of the number of persons and /or families participating in or benefiting by the SUBRECIPIENT program. 25C -5 c. Household information shall include number of persons, identification of head of household, race/ethnicity, and income verification of all household members ages 18 and over. d. Documentation of all CDBG FUNDS received from CITY. e. Documentation of expenses as identified in the Budget Proposal, including evidence of incurring the expense, invoices for goods or services, copies of any and all contracts or documentation pertaining to costs for subcontractors, plus all other invoices and proof of payment for which CDBG FUNDS were expended, and any payments therefor. f. Any such other related records as CITY shall reasonably require or as required to be maintained pursuant to the CDBG REGS. (2) Reports a. Payment Request. Concurrently with the submittal of an activity report, SUBRECIPIENT shall submit both: an original invoice /request for reimbursement and true copies of invoices, receipts, canceled checks, bank statements, credit card statements, procurement documentation for goods or services, timesheets, payroll records, benefit statements, agreements, contracts or documentation pertaining to costs for subcontractors, and/or other documentation supporting and evidencing how the CDBG FUNDS have been expended during the applicable quarter. b. Serrii- Annual Reporting: SUBRECIPIENT shall submit information needed for the CITY to complete the Semi - Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report (HUD Form 47 10) by April 1, October 1, and at submission of the final project invoice. c. Annual Report: SUBRECIPIENT shall submit information needed for the CITY to complete the Section 3 Economic Opportunities for Low and Very Low- income Persons Report (HUD Form 60002) and Minority Business Enterprise /Women Owned Enterprise Report (HUD Fonn 2516) by July 30, and at the submission of the final project invoice. J. Access to Records. CITY and the United States Government and their representatives or auditors shall have access for purposes of monitoring, auditing, and examining SUBRECIPIENT's activities and performance, to books, documents and papers, and the right to examine records of SUBRECIPIENT's subcontractors, bookkeepers and accountants, employees and participants in regard to said program. CITY and the United States Government and their representatives or auditors shall also schedule on -site monitoring at their discretion. Monitoring activities may also include, but are not limited to, questioning employees and participants in said program and entering any premises or any site in which any of the services or activities funded hereunder is conducted or in which any of the records of SUBRECIPIENT are kept. Nothing herein shall be construed to require access to any privileged or confidential information as set forth in federal or state law. K. Location of Records/Required Length of Record Keening. All accounting records, reports, and evidence pertaining to all costs, expenses and the CDBG FUNDS of SUBRECIPIENT and all documents related to this Agreement shall be maintained and kept available at SUBRECIPIENT' S office or place of business for the duration of the Agreement and thereafter for five (5) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. Records which relate to (a) complaints, claims, administrative proceedings or litigation arising out of the performance of this Agreement, or (b) costs and expenses of this Agreement to which CITY or any other governmental agency takes exception, shall be retained beyond the five (5) years until complete resolution or disposition of such appeals, litigation claims, or exceptions. In the event SUBRECIPIENT does not make the above - referenced documents available within the city of Santa Ana, California, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to pay all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by CITY in conducting any audit at the location where said records and books of account are maintained. 4 25C -6 L. Compliance with Law /Program Income. SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges that the funds being provided by CITY for said program are received by CITY pursuant to the ACT as amended and that expenditures of these funds shall be in accordance with the ACT and all pertinent regulations issued by agencies of the federal government, including, but not limited to, all regulations found at Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Program income received by SUBRECIPIENT shall be returned to CITY unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply fully with all federal, state and local laws and court orders applicable to its operation whether or not referred to in this Agreement. M. Debarment. To protect the public interest and ensure the integrity of Federal programs, CITY may only conduct business with responsible persons and may not make any award or permit any award to any parry which is debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded Rom or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension ". See also 24 CFR 570.609, SUBRBCIPIENT must review and sign Exhibit C " Debarment", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SUBRECIPIENT shall be in good standing, without suspension by the California Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board and Internal Revenue Service. Any change in the corporate status or suspension of SUBRECIPIENT shall be reported immediately to CITY. N. Confidentiality. Without prejudice to any other provisions of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT shall, where applicable, maintain the confidential nature of information provided to it concerning participants in accordance with the requirements of federal and state law. However, SUBRECIPIENT shall submit to CITY and or HUD or its representatives, all records requested, including audit, examinations, monitoring and verifications of reports submitted by SUBRECIPIENT, costs incurred and services rendered hereunder. O. Independent Contractor. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that the performance of obligations hereunder is rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor and that it is in no way an agency of CITY. P. Violation of Terns and Conditions. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that if SUBRECIPIENT violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any prior Agreement whereby CDBG fiunds were received by SUBRECIPIENT, or if SUBRECIPIENT reports inaccurately, or if on audit there is a disallowance of certain expenditures, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to remedy the acts or omissions causing the disallowance and repay CITY all amounts spent in violation thereof. If SUBRECIPIENT engaged in fraudulent activity to obtain and/or justify expenditure of the CDBG Rinds granted hereunder, SUBRECIPIENT shall be required to reimburse the CITY of all such funds that were obtained and/or spent under fraudulent circumstances. Q. Equipment. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to maintain a record for each item of non - expendable personal property acquired under the terms of this Agreement. Said record shall be made available to CITY upon request. The tern "non- expendable personal property" shall include leased and purchased equipment. R. Prohibited Use. SUBRECIPIENT hereby certifies and agrees that it will not use funds provided through this Agreement to pay for entertainment, meals or gifts, or other prohibited uses. S. Lobbying. SUBRECIPIENT certifies that it will comply with federal law (31 U.S.C. 1352) and regulations found at 24 CFR Part 87, which provide that no appropriated funds may be expended by the recipient of a federal contact, grant, loan or cooperative agreement to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, Member of Congress, or an officer or employee of a Member of Congress in connection with awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant or loan, entering into any cooperative agreement and the extension, renewal, amendment or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. SUBRECIPIENT shall sign a certification to that effect in a form as set forth in "Exhibit D," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. SUBRECIPIENT shall subunit said signed certification to CITY prior to performing any of its obligations under this Agreement and prior to any obligation arising on the part of CITY to pay any sums to SUBRECIPIENT under the terns and conditions of this Agreement. 25C -7 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit a "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions (Exhibit D). SUBRECIPIENT shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub - awards at all tiers (including subcontractors, sub - grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements), and agrees to take all actions necessary to ensure that all subrecipients shall similarly certify and disclose accordingly. T. Financial Interest. SUBRECIPIENT agrees that except for the use of CDBG funds to pay salaries and other related administrative or personnel costs, no persons who exercise or have exercised any function with respect to CDBG activities assisted under the terms of this Agreement, 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 or benefit from a CDBG - assisted activity of SUBRECIPIENT, either for themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. This prohibition applies to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of CITY, or of any designated public agency, or the SUBRECIPIENT. U. Labor Standards. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) 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 agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti -Dick Back Act (18 U.S.C. 874 et seq.) and its implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor at 29 CFR Part 5. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain documentation that demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made available to the CITY for review upon request. 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 contract, shall comply with Federal requirements adopted by the CITY 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. V. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. SUBRECIPIENT will make every effort to provide training opportunities for low -and moderate- income persons residing within the community where the construction project is located and contracts awarded to local businesses therein to the greatest extent feasible as required under the provisions of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall be a condition of the federal financial assistance provided under this Agreement and binding on the SUBRECIPIENT. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the SUBRECIPIENT, its successors and designees, 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. SUBRECIPIENT shall make every effort to ensure that all projects funded wholly or in part by CDBG funds shall provide equal employment opportunities for minorities and women. 0 25C -8 W. Drag Free Workplace. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to provide a drug -free work place and to execute a certification as set forth in "Exhibit E" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. X. Uniform Administrative Requirements Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The following requirements and standards must be complied with: 2 CFR Part 200 et al. SUBRECIPIENT shall procure all materials, property, or services in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.318 -326. Y. Subpart K of 24 CFR 570. SUBRECIPIENT will carry out its activities in compliance with the requirements of Subpart K of 24 CFR 570, however SUBRECIPIENT does not assume the CITY's enviromnental responsibilities or the responsibility for initiating the environmental review process under 24 CFR Part 52. Z. Women - and Minority -Owned Businesses (W/MBE). 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 in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.321 "Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms ". As used in this Agreement, the tern "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 African- 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. II. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS A. Pa n �of Funds. On July 1, 2013, the CITY was awarded $5,682,340.00 for fiscal year 2013 -2014 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD ") Community Development Block Chant ( "CDBG ") Entitlement Program. CITY agrees to pay to SUBRECIPIENT when, if and to the extent federal funds are received a sum not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) for SUBRECIPIENT'S performance in accordance with the Budget attached hereto as Exhibit 'B" during the period of this Agreement. Payments shall be made to SUBRECIPIENT through the submission of invoices/reimbursement requests. CITY shall pay such invoices/reimbursement requests within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof provided CITY is satisfied that such expenses have been incurred and documented within the scope and provisions of this Agreement and that SUBRECIPIENT is in compliance with the terns and conditions of this Agreement. Failure to provide any of the required documentation and reporting will cause CITY to withhold all or a portion of a request for reimbursement, or return the entire reimbursement package to SUBRECIPTENT, until such documentation and reporting has been received and approved by CITY. Documentation may include, but is not limited to true copies of invoices, receipts, canceled checks, bank statements, credit card statements, procurement documentation for goods or services, timesheets, payroll records, benefit statements, agreements, contracts or documentation pertaining to costs for subcontractors, and /or other documentation supporting and evidencing how the CDBG FUNDS have been expended during the applicable quarter. B. Audit of Account CITY shall include an audit of the account maintained by SUBRECIPIENT in CITY's annual audit of all CDBG FUNDS in accordance with Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations and other applicable federal laws and regulations. C, Common Rule. Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.328(a), the CITY manages the day -to -day operations of each grant and subgrant supported activities. CITY staff has detailed knowledge of the grant program requirements and monitors grant and subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with Federal requirements. Such monitoring covers each program, function and activity and performance goals are reviewed periodically. 25C -9 D. Environmental Review. In accordance with 24 CFR 58, the CITY is responsible for undertaking environmental review and maintaining environmental review records for each applicable project. E. Performance Monitoring. CITY shall monitor the performance of SUBRECIPIENT against goals and performance standards required herein. The SUBRECIPIENT shall be responsible to accomplish the levels of performance as set forth in Exhibit A and report such measures quarterly to the CITY. If the SUBRECIPIENT estimates such goals will not be met, the SUBRECIPIENT is to contact the CITY, at which time the CITY will determine if any adjustments to the grant award is appropriate. Substandard performance as determined by the CITY will constitute non - compliance with this Agreement. Should the CITY determine that the SUBRECIPIENT has not performed its obligations as stated in this contract in a satisfactory manner, or if the CITY determines that insufficient supporting information has been submitted, the CITY shall notify the SUBRECIPIENT in writing of its determination specifying in full detail the objections which it has to the SUBRECIPIENT's performance. N action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the SUBRECIPIENT after being notified by the CITY, within a reasonable period of time as stipulated in the written notification, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated. III. NONDISCRIMINATION 1. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Executive Order 11246 which requires that during the performance of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex, color or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the SUBRECIPIENT setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which indicates that no person shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination tinder any program of activity receiving federal financial assistance. 3. No person shall, on the grounds of race, sex, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental handicap be excluded from participation in, be refused the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any activities, programs or employment supported by this Agreement. SUBRECIPIENT is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of age or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped person as provided for under Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. 4. SU13RECIPIENT agrees to comply with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 which requires that during the performance of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment upgrading, demotion, or transfer, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the SUBRECIPIENT setting forth the provisions of this age discrimination clause. 5. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States, shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any executive agency or by the United States Postal Service. 25C -10 IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Pursuant to the conflict of interest requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.611 and 2 CFR 200.112, SUBRECIPIENT certifies that no member, officer, employee, agent or assignee of CITY having direct or indirect control of any CDBG monies granted to the CITY, inclusive of the subject CDBG FUNDS, shall serve as an officer of SUBRECIPIENT. Further, any conflict or potential conflict of interest of any officer of SUBRECIPIENT shall be fully disclosed in writing prior to the execution of this Agreement and said writing shall be attached and deemed fully incorporated as a part hereof. Notice shall be sent by SUBRECIPIENT to CITY regarding any changes or modifications to its board of directors and list of officers. V. SPECIAL CERTIFICATION FOR RELIGIOUS ENTITIES If SUBRECIPIENT is a religious entity, SUBRECIPIENT hereby agrees that in connection with the provision of the services SUBRECIPIENT shall provide with CDBG funds, in accordance with 24 CFR 570.2000): A. SUBRECIPIENT shall not discrhminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of religion and shall not limit employment or give preference in employment to persons on the basis of religion. B. SUBRECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any person applying for the services SUBRECIPIENT agrees to provide under the terns of this Agreement on the basis of religion and shall not limit such services or give preference to applicants for such services on the basis of religion. C. SUBRECIPIENT shall NOT provide religious instruction or counseling, conduct any religious worship or services, or engage in any religious proselytizing, or exert any religious influence in the provision of the services in said program. The parties agree that this covenant is intended to and shall be construed for the limited purpose of assuring compliance with respect to the use of CITY funds by SUBRECIPIENT with applicable constitutional limitations respecting the establishment of religion as set forth in the establishment clause under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and is not in any manner intended to restrict other activities of SUBRECIPIENT. D. The portion of a facility used to provide public services assisted in whole or in part under this Agreement shall contain no sectarian or religious symbols. E. Where the services to be provided under said program are rendered on property owned by the primarily religious entity SUBRECIPIENT, CDBG funds may also be used for minor repairs to such property which are directly related to the cost of rendering the services under said program, where the cost constitutes in dollar terns only an incidental portion of the CDBG expenditure for rendering the services under said program. VI. PROHIBITION OF NEPOTISM SUBRECIPIENT agrees not to hire or permit the hiring of any person to fill a position funded through this Agreement if a member of that person's immediate family is employed in an administrative capacity by SUBRECIPIENT. For the purposes of this section, the tern "inmrediate family" means spouse, child, mother, father, brother, sister, brother -in -law, sister -in -law, father -in -law, mother -in -law, son -in -law, daughter -in -law, aunt, Uncle, niece, nephew, stepparent and stepchild, The tern "administrative capacity" means having selection, hiring, supervisor or management responsibilities. 25C -11 VII. NOTICES Notices to the parties shall, unless otherwise requested in writing, be sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows: TO CITY: City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency (M -25) 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 -1988 TO SUBRECIPIENT: Delhi Center Jenny Rios, Chief Executive Officer 505 E. Central Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92707 VIII. ASSIGNABILITY None of the duties of, or work to be performed by, SUBRECIPIENT under this Agreement shall be subcontracted or assigned to any agency, consultant, or person without the prior written consent of CITY. SUBRECIPIENT must submit all subcontracts and other agreements that relate to this Agreement to CITY. No subcontract or assignment shall terminate or alter the legal obligations of SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement. LY. HOLD HARMLESS SUBRECIPIENT shall indemnify, defend and save harmless CITY, its officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers from and against any and all damages to or for loss of use of property and for injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of CITY, and shall defend, indemnify, and save harmless CITY, its officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including, but not by way of limitation, workers compensation claims and including attorney fees and reasonable expenses for litigation or settlement, resulting from or arising out of the negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions of SUBRECIPIENT, its officers, directors, employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers arising out of SUBRECIPIENT's performance of this Agreement. X. INSURANCE 1. Commercial General Liability. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to obtain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement a policy of comprehensive commercial public liability insurance insuring the CITY, and SUBRECIPIENT against any liability for accident, injury or death arising out of or in consequence of this Agreement, Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any injury to or death of any person or persons in any single accident or occurrence. Said policy of comprehensive liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide to CITY at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to cancellation; name CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, additional insured; and state that such coverage is primary to any other coverage or self - insurance and CITY. Governmental entities may provide proof of self- insurance. (a) Such insurance shall: (1) name the City of Santa Ana, its officers, agents, representatives, employees and volunteers as additional insured's; (2) be primary with respect to insurance or self - insurance programs maintained by the CITY; (3) contain standard separation of insured's provisions; and (4) give to CITY prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of SUBRECIPIENT's operations hereunder. 10 25C -12 (b) SUBRECIPIENT shall: (1) prior to exercising any right under this Agreement, furnish properly executed certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsement to the CITY which shall clearly evidence all coverages required above; (2) provide that such insurance shall not be materially changed or terminated except on 30 days prior written notice to the CITY; (3) maintain such insurance for the period covered by this Agreement; and (4) replace such certificates for policies expiring prior to the expiration of this Agreement 2. Automobile Liability Coverage SUBRECIPIENT shall also obtain and maintain, during the effective period of this Agreement, broad form automobile liability coverage with a $1,000,000 limit unless reduced by CITY, which applies to both owned/leased and non -owned automobiles used by SUBRECIPIENT employees or participants in performance of this Agreement, or, in the event that SUBRECIPIENT will not utilize such owned/leased automobiles but intends to require employees, participants or other agents to utilize their own automobiles in the performance of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT shall secure and maintain on file from all such employees, participants, or agents as self- certification of automobile insurance coverage. Governmental entities may provide proof of self- insurance. 3. Workers' Compensation. If SUBRECIPIENT is an "employer", as set forth in California Labor Code Section 3300 et seq.; or utilizes participants as "employees," as set forth in California Labor Code Section 3350 et seq., SUBRECIPIENT shall obtain and keep in force during the tern of this Agreement full Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for injuries suffered by participants. Said insurance policy shall guarantee CITY at least thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation or modification. 4. Equipment Coverage: SUBRECIPIENT shall purchase a policy or policies of insurance covering loss or damage to any and all Equipment provided to or purchased by SUBRECIPIENT in accordance with this Agreement. Said insurance shall be in the amount of the full replacement value thereof, providing protection against the classification of fire, extended coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief, theft, and special extended perils. Governmental entities may substitute a certificate of self - insurance. 5. Proof of Insurance. Certificates and endorsements must be submitted and approved by CITY prior to any work under this Agreement. SUBRECIPIENT understands that CITY will make no payments under this Agreement until the required certificates and endorsements have been approved by CITY. XI. REVERSION OF ASSETS A. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT shall transfer to CITY any CDBG funds on hand at the time of the expiration of this Agreement as well as any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds. [24 CFR 570.503(b)(7)] B. Any real property under SUBRECIPIENT's control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds in excess of $25,000.00 must either be: 1. Used, where CITY has given written approval, to meet one of the national objectives stated in 24 CFR 570.208 until five (5) years after expiration of this Agreement, or for such longer period of time as determined to be appropriate by CITY; or 2. if not used in accordance with subparagraph 1 above, SUBRECIPIENT shall pay to CITY an amount equal to the current fair market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to the expenditure of non -CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such payment is program income to CITY. C. Subject to the obligations set forth herein, title to equipment acquired under the terms of this Agreement will vest upon acquisition in SUBRECIPIENT. When said equipment which has been acquired in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable regulations is no longer needed for said program, disposition of said equipment will be made as follows: 11 25C -13 1. Items of equipment with a current per unit fair market value of less than $5,000.00 may be retained, sold or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to CITY. 2. Items of equipment with a current fair market per unit value of $5,000.00 or more may be retained or sold and CITY shall have the right to an amount calculated by multiplying the current market value or proceeds from the sale by CITY's share of federal funds used to acquire the equipment, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.313(e)(2). D. SUBRECIPIENT hereby agrees, upon the demand of CITY, to execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause ally person or entity who may have any claim to rights hereunder or under any document, instrument or agreement executed in furtherance of the services and activities to be performed hereunder, to execute, acknowledge and deliver, to CITY assignment(s), quit claim deed(s) or such other and further instruments, documents and agreements as may be necessary, in the sole and absolute discretion of CITY, to vest in CITY all of SUBRECIPIENT's right, title and interest (if any it may have) in and to CITY, CDBG or other federal, state mid/or local accounts or program funds or allocation of funds to which CITY is or may be entitled, either for its own account or as fiduciary or trustee for others, which were obtained for the purpose of the performance of this Agreement or any previous agreements relating to the same subject matter or activities as this Agreement, together with any inshtrnents, loans, grants or advances by SUBRECIPIENT on behalf of CITY, in furtherance of the activities hereunder or thereof. SUBRECIPIENT's obligations and responsibilities set forth in this paragraph "XI. REVERSION OF ASSETS " and in paragraph "XII. TERMINATION" and other requirements pertaining to program income shall not be affected by the termination of this Agreement and shall survive the date of termination of this Agreement for such period of time as CITY and/or HUD deems necessary for the responsibilities, duties and obligations to be performed and completed to the satisfaction of CITY and HUD. XII. TERNUNATION A. This Agreement may be terminated on thirty (30) days' written notice by either patty. In the event of such termination, SUBRECIPIENT shall only be entitled to reimbursement for approved expenses incurred to the effective date of termination. B. This Agreement may be suspended or terminated by CITY upon five (5) days' written notice for violation by SUBRECIPIENT of Federal Laws governing the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. In the event of such suspension or termination, SUBRECIPIENT shall only be entitled to reimbursement for approved expenses incurred up to the effective date of suspension or termination. C. Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.340, in the event SUBRECIPIENT defaults by failing to fulfill all or any of its obligations hereunder, CITY may declare a default and termination of this Agreement by written notice to SUBRECIPIENT, which default and termination shall be effective on a date stated in the notice which is to be not less than ten (10) days after certified mailing or personal service of such notice, unless such default is cured before the effective date of tenmination stated in such notice. If terminated for cause, CITY shall be relieved of further liability or responsibility under this Agreement, or as a result of the termination thereof, including the payment of money, except for payment for approved expenses incurred for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the mailing or service of the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made for services not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs incurred by CITY in obtaining substitute performance. D. The grant of finds under this Agreement may be terminated for convenience by either 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 portion termination, their portion to b terminated, however, if in the case of a partial termination, the CITY determines that the remaining portion of the award will not accomplish the purpose for with the award was made, the CITY may terminate the award in its entirety. 12 25C -14 E. The grant of funds tinder this Agreement may be terminated due to the non - performance of SUBRECIPIENT and/or failure of SUBRECIPENT to perform the work described in Exhibits A and B or failure to meet the performance standards and program goals set forth therein. F, In the event this Agreement is terminated as set forth in subparagraphs XILA. through XILR, inclusive, SUBRECIPIENT agrees to immediately return to CITY upon CITY's demand and prior to any adjudication of SUBRECIPIENT's rights, any and all funds not used, and to comply with paragraph "XI. REVERSION OF ASSETS" of this Agreement. XIII. LIMITATION OF FUNDS The United States of America, through HUD, may in the future place programmatic or fiscal limitations on the use of CDBG funds which limitations are not presently anticipated. Accordingly, CITY reserves the right to revise this Agreement in order to take account of actions affecting HUD program funding. In the event of funding reduction, CITY may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reduce the budget of this Agreement as a whole or as to costs category, may limit the rate of SUBRECIPIENT's authority to commit and spend funds, or may restrict SUBRECIPIENT's use of both its uncommitted and its unspent funds. Where HUD has directed or requested CITY to implement a reduction in funding, in whole or as to a cost category, with respect to funding for this Agreement, CITY's City Manager or delegate is authorized to act for CITY in implementing and effecting such a reduction and hr revising, modifying, or amending the Agreement for such purposes. If such a reduction in funding occurs, SUBRECIPIENT shall be permitted to de -scope accordingly. Where CITY has reasonable grounds to question SUBRECIPIENT's fiscal accountability, financial soundness, or compliance with this Agreement, CITY may suspend the operation of this Agreement for up to sixty (60) days upon five (5) days written notice to SUBRECIPIENT of its intention to so act, pending an audit or other resolution of such questions. In no event, however, shalt any revisions made by CITY affect expenditures and legally binding commitments made by SUBRECIPIENT before it received notice of such revision, provided that such amounts have been committed in good faith and are otherwise allowable and that such commitments are consistent with HUD cash withdrawal guidelines. XIV. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the use of CITY's CDBG funds by SUBRECIPIENT and contains all the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such employment in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement or amendment hereto shall be effective unless executed in writing and signed by both CITY and SUBRECIPIENT. XV. LAWS GOVERNING THIS AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and all applicable federal laws and regulations. XVI. CLOSE -OUT The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with the closeout procedures detailed in 2 CPR §200.343, including the following: 1. SUBRECIPIENT must submit, no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the end date of the period of performance, all financial, performance, and other reports as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award; 13 25C -15 1 Unless the CITY authorizes an extension, SUBRECIPIENT must liquidate all obligations incurred under the Federal award not later than ninety (90) calendar days after the end date of the period of perforunance as specified in the tcnns and conditions of the Federal award; 3. SUBRECIPIENT must promptly refund any balances of unobligated cash that the CITY paid in advance or paid and that is not authorized to be retained by SUBRECIPIENT for use in other projects (See OMB Circular A -129 and 2 CFR §200.345); 4. SUBRECIPIENT must account for any real and personal property acquired with Federal finds or received from the Federal government in accordance with 2 CFR § §200.310- 200.316 and 200.329; and, 5. The CITY should complete all closeout actions for the Federal award no later than one year after receipt and acceptance of all required final reports. XVIL VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement. Whenever possible, each provision of this AGREEMENT shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions of this AGREEMENT. XVIII. WAIVER No delay or omission by either party hereto to exercise any right or power accruing upon any noncompliance or default by the other party with respect to any of the terns of this Agreement shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver thereof. A waiver by either of the parties hereto of any of the covenants, conditions, or agreements to be performed by the other shall not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach thereof or of any other covenant, condition or agreement herein contained. XIX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify CITY filly, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All Exhibits and Attachments referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. (Signatures on followingpage) 14 25C -16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the last date and year written below. ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF SANTA ANA DAVID CAVAZOS City Manager SUBRE CIPIE NT: 15 25C -17 Jenny Rios Chief Executive Officer Tax ID: 95- 2620952 DUNS #: 088513593 Exhibit A Delhi Center ADA Upgrades Scope /Statement of Work Delhi Center's efforts under this Agreement will be to provide public facility improvements for the removal of barriers to accessibility at Delhi Center to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Funding of this Agreement is to support project management, design, engineering, bid preparation, labor compliance, and installation and construction costs. An assessment will be conducted to determine priority of ADA improvements which will include but is not limited to 18 sets of doors as listed in Exhibit A -1. Once the assessment is completed, a priority list of improvements will be submitted to the City for approval from the CDBG project manager. Major tasks that the Subrecipient will perform include, but are not limited to, the following: • ADA assessment to prioritize improvements • Bid Preparation to include labor standards language and appropriate wage decisions • Solicitation and selection of contractors • Labor Compliance Enforcement • Verification that contractor expenses are reasonable and work has been completed properly • Approval of contractor payments • Maintenance of project file to include: o Professional services procurement o Bid document • Executed Contracts /Bid Documents • Board Minutes for Approval of Contracts or Bids • Review and Certification of Insurance Coverage /Bonding • Certified Construction Payroll Records (Davis -Bacon applicable) • Anti - discrimination, Fair Housing, EEO, ADA /504 Certifications • Procurement, Bonding, Insurance 25C -18 Exhibit A -1 Delhi Center ADA Upgrade Preliminary Improvement Evaluation List 25C -19 Location Type 1 Front Entrance Double door 2 Reception to Courtyard 2 Single doors 3 Men's Restroom Single door 4 Women's Restroom Single door 5 Computer Room Single door 6 Exercise Room Single door 7 Dance Room Single door 8 Courtyard to Ballroom Double door 9 Left Kitchen Single door 10 Right Kitchen Single door 11 Ballroom Emergency Exit Left Double door 12 Ballroom Emergency Exit Right Double door 13 Ballroom to Hallway Double door 14 Hallway to Emergency Exit Double door 15 Classroom 101 Single door 16 Classroom 102 Single door 17 Classroom 103 2 single doors 18 Clinic Door Single door 25C -19 Exhibit B Delhi Center ADA Upgrades Budget Category Budget Project Management and Labor Compliance $ 20,000 Assessment and Design Costs $ 20,000 Construction Costs $ 160,000 TOTAL $ 200,000 This is a cost reimbursement agreement. Subrecipient must submit an Invoice /Request for Reimbursement with supporting documentation to the City for payment of project expenses. Supporting documentation must include but is not limited to invoices, receipts, requisition forms, cancelled checks.... 25C -20 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debannent and Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, Section 98.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26,1988 Federal Register (pages 19160 - 19211). (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION - Attached) (1) The prospective recipient of federal assistance funds certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective recipient of federal assistance funds is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Name and Title of Authorized Representative Signature Date EXHIBIT C Page 1 of 2 25C -21 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION L By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective recipient of federal assistance funds is providing the certification as set out below. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective recipient of federal assistance funds knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the Department of Labor (DOL) may pursue available remedies, including suspension and /or debarment. 3. The prospective recipient of federal assistance funds shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective recipient of federal assistance funds learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and 'voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective recipient of federal assistance funds agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not lmowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the DOL. 6. The prospective recipient of federal assistance funds further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and voluntary exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to check the List of Parties Excluded from Procurement or Non - Procurement Programs. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the DOL may pursue available remedies, including suspension and /or debarment. EXHIBIT C Page 2 of 2 25C -22 Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, 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 cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contact, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. (2) 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, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontract, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 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 such failure. Grantee /Contactor Organization Program Title Name of Certifying Officer Signature Date EXHIBIT D Page 1 of 2 25C -23 SUBRECIPIENT warrants the following: 1. SUBRECIPIENT will comply with Public Law 88 -352, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U. S. C. section 2000 et seq.) and implementing regulation in 24 CFR Part 1. 2. No person in the United States shall on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with community development funds made available pursuant to the ACT. 3. All laborers and mechanics, employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed in whole or in part with community development fiords shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U. S. C. Sections 276 a 1 -5, except for individuals who perform services for which they volunteered; do not receive compensation for such services; or are paid expenses, reasonable benefits, or a nominal fee for such services; and are not otherwise employed at any time in constriction work. 4. SUBRECIPIENT will comply with all Federal statutes applicable to projects funded with community development funds, except that (a) SUBRECIPIENT does not assume CITY'S environmental responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604; and (b) SUBRECIPIENT does not assume CITY'S responsibility for initiating the review process under Executive Order 12372. EXHIBIT D Page 2 of 2 25C -24 Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace Requirements The certification set out below is a material representation upon which reliance is placed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in awarding the grant. If it is later determined that the contractor knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. CERTIFICATION A. The contractor certifies that it will provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing a drug -free awareness program to inform employees about — (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee who will be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph -(a) that, as a condition of employment under the contract, the employee will - (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. EXHIBIT E Page 1 of 3 25C -25 (e) Notifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - ( 1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). B. The contractor shall insert in the space provided on the attached "Place of Performance" form the site(s) for the performance of work to be carried out with the grant funds (including street address, city, county, state, and zip code) the contractor further certifies that, if it is subsequently determined that additional sites will be used for the performance of work under the contract, it shall notify the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development immediately upon the decision to use such additional sites by submitting a revised "Place of Performance" form. Organization Authorized Signature Date EXHIBIT E Page 2 of 3 25C -26 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE FOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS Name: Date: The Contractor shall insert in the space provided below the site(s) expected to be used for the performance of work under the contract covered by the certification: Place of Performance (include street address, city, county, state, zip code for each site): EXHIBIT E Page 3 of 3 25C -27 25C -28