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EMEttGENCV SOLUTIONS GRANT
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NJI, AND
ILLUMINATION FOUNDA,rION
THIS AGREI_-'MENT, is hereby made and entered into this I st day Of'JUly, 2014, by and between the City cpf
Santa Aria,a charter
City and Municipal corporation of tile State of California, hercin called the "CITY" and 1111.1111illat1'
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f�'01_111(18ti011, a California nollprofit Organization, herein called the "SUBR[CIPIENT".
REICITALS:
I . Tile CITY is the, recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG") funds fron, the Llilited States
Department Of I-IOUSIng and Urban Development ("HU'D"), , Pursuant to Subtitle B of title IV of, the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 11 37 1-11 378], for the rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency
Sheffer for the homeless, for the payment of certain expenses related to operating emergency shelters, for essential ti,
related to emergency shelters a c I al services
assistance. and street Outreach for the homeless, and for homelessness prevention and rapid re-11OUS1110
2. The CITY has approvecl the provision of federil funds UlldCr the ESG to be used in the operation of all
emergency Solutions program ("program") for tile hollieless Dead of sit
ofthe City of Santa Ana as further
described by Exhibit A, Sz`cope of Work, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
(provision The SUBRECIPIENT represents that it has the requisite qualifications, expertise, all(] experience in the
:)I Sion 01"CulergenCy Solutions programs for the homeless Or at -risk of homelessness and is willing
It, to use said federal
funds to operate said program.
4. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to assist individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of
homelessness in obtaining appropriate supportive services including, but 'lot limited to: temporary and permanent
11OUSill", relocation and stabilization services, rapid re -housing assistance, medical and mental health treatment,
counseling SUpervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living, as well as other federal, state, local
and private assistance available for Such individuals.
S. The SUBRECIPIENT has agreed to be reimbursed for the above services in all amount not to exceed
$52,427.00 in grant funding.
6. This AGREEMENT is contingent upon the award of Emergency Solutions Grant funds, fi-orn the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
7. The CITY and the SUBRECIPIENT have CIUIy executed this AGREEMENT
utilization of said funds. for the expenditure and
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties that the f*orcgoing Recitals are a substantive part
this AGREEMENT and the following, 1� of
ing terrils and conditions are approved and together with all exhibits and attachments
hereto, shall Constitute t1le entire AGREEMENT between tile CITY and the SUBRECIPIENT:
I• SCOPE OF PROGRAM
A. General Administration
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to implement this activity as set forth in detail in Exhibit A, Sco e of Work
which shall provide a description of each activity, including the services to be performed, the person
entity providing the service, the estimated number of recipients of the service, and the manner rk,
of the services, n on or
d means
B. Levels of Accom lishment — Goals and Performance Measures
The SUBRECIPIENT shall be
qL responsible to accomplish the levels of performance as set forth in
A and report such measures quarterly to the CITY, If the SUBRECIPI>NT estimates such goals will
be met, thnot
e SUBRECIPIENT is to contact the CITY Exhibit
adjustments to the grant award is appropriate,
at which time the CITY will determine if any
C. Sta` FEng
The SUBRECIPIENT shall ensure adequate and appropriate staffing is allocated to each ESG ac ' '
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. thvrty.
IL TERM OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT shall take effect on July
Otherwise cancelled 1, 2014, and shall terminate on June 30, 2015, unless
or modified according to the terms of this AGREEMENT.
III DISBURSEMENT AND FUNDS
A. Amount and Ex enditure End Date
The CITY agrees to reimburse the SUBRECIPIENT a maximum amount not to exceed .$52 4
($17,707.00 for Homeless Prevention and $34,720.00 for Rapid Re -Housing) from Emergent So 2T00
Grant (ESG) funds, as outlined in Exhibit B, Final Budget, and such funds shall be expended
SUBRECIPIENT on or before June 30,201 5. Y lotions
p by the
B. Invoiein Procedures
The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit quarterly invoices (on or before the 15"' day of October J
April, and July) in a form prescribed by the CITY, detailing such expenses. Such schedule
modified with the approval Of the CITY. aiuiarY,
may be
C. pAyment
Payment is subject to the receipt and approval of such invoices and
hereinafter more fully set forth below under Reporting, with the final payment subject to the sat'
quarterly activity reports, as
Of the condition precedent of submittal of complete invoicing and reporting information due on satisfaction
July 15 of the applicable fiindin isfactore
l PaY Such
reccipt thereof, provided the CITY is satisfied 1 at suckTY le expenses have beinvoicen
within thirtyor before
this AGREEMENT and that the SUBRECIPIENT is in compliance with the terms an in tile days after
AGREEMENT. The thin 30 day eft incurred within the scope of
Y ( ) y period will discontinue if the reimbursement request �s�deterniditions �edlto
u incomplete and will restart the thirty day timeline once the remaining required elements have been
Failure to provide any of the required documentation and reporting will
a portion of a request for reicause the CITY to wmbursement until such documentation and reporting has been withhold all or
approved by the CITY. received and
D. Use o� f Funds
Tile SUBRECIPIENT agrees to use said finds pursuant to this AGREEMENT to pay for necessarya
reasonable costs allowable under federal law and regulations to operate said program only, Said
shall include and will be lnnited to, street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention raand
a►d amounts
housing assistance, housing relocation and stabilization services, short-term and medium -term re
assistance, and Homeless Management Information Systems ("HMIs") data contribution as � rapid re
CFR § 576.101 - § 576.107. Allowable program costs are detailed in the Budget, as set forth ill Exhibit
attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. The SUBRECIPIENT'S failure Set forth in 24
required may, in addition to other remedies set forth in this AGREEMENT, result in readjustment h►b►t B,
amount of funds the CITY is otherwise obligated to pay to the SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to theto pertof as
,] nent of the
torIns here
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that the homeless shelter/services under said program shall be available for
the entire period during which said funds are provided, E. Condition ofFundin
(1) The CITY advises the SUBRECIPIENT that a significant change in entitlement funding m
result in a change in the current process utilized by the CITY to determine funding allocations. The
SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges that the obligation of the CITY is contingent upon the availability may
Federal, State or Local government funds, which are appropriated or allocated for the
obligation. If funding levels are significantly affected by Federal budgeting or if funds are not fsuch of
payment of such an and available for the continuance of the function performed by the SUBRECIPIENT, this AGREEMENT
may be terminated by the CITY at the end. of the period for which funds are available. At the ea► ated
Opportunity, the CITY shall notify the SUBRECIPIENT of any service which may be affected b a
shortage of fiends. No penalty shall accrue to the CITY in the event this provision is exercised hest
CITY shall not be liable for any damages as a result of termination under this provision of tl
AGREEMENT. Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the CITY to expend funds in e and the
appropriations authorized by law.
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aces of
(2) The SUBRECIPIENT shall allow representatives of the CITY or HUD to inspect facilities whit
are used in connection with the AGREEMENT or which implement programs funded under this
AGREEMENT, h
F. Mat„ chill
The SUBRECIPIENT is required to make matching contributions to supplement the ESG Program in
amount that equals or exceeds the amount of ESG funds provided by HUD through the CITY. Such
contributions shall be entirely consistent with the Matching .Requirements as outlined b 24 an
576.201. The anticipated source and amount of all matching funds contributed by the SUBRECCFR I I N §
will be enumerated in Exhibit B, Final Budget, T
G. Pro ram Income
(1) Definition, Program income means, as provided by 24 CFR 84.24 or 24 CFR 85,25gross
income received by the SUBRECIPIENT directly generated b
as a result of the grant agreement duringthe sY , y a grant supported activity, � my
include any amount of a security or utility deposit returned totheSUBS of ESG, program income earnedonly
also
� P RECIPIENT.
(2) Use. The SUBRECIPIENT shall use all income received from said funds only for the same purposes
for which said funds may be expended Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this AGREE
p P poses
(3) Counts toward Matching, Costs aid b MINT.
matching requirements, provided the costs are eligible ESG program income
supplernament the p7Ogra► meeting the
I-f. Se aration of Accounts
All funds received by the SUBRECIPIENT from the CITY pursuant to this AGREEMENT maintained separate and apart from any other funds of the shall be
SUBRECIPIENT, or of any principal T or member
of tllc SUBRECIPIENT, in an account (the "Account") at a federally insured banking or savings and loan
institution with record keeping of such Accounts maintained pursuant to applicable legal requirements. The
SUBRECIPIENT shall keep all records of the Account in a manner that is consistent with generally
accepted accounting principles. No monies shall be withdrawn from the Account except for expenditures
relating to essential services, homeless prevention, and/or operations costs, as authorized hereunder. All
disbursements from the Account shall be for obligations incurred in the performance of this
AGREEMENT and shall be supported by contracts, invoices, vouchers, and other data, as appropriate,
evidencing the necessity of such expenditure. The CITY may withhold payment allocation requests if the
SUBRECIPIENT fails to comply with the above requirements until such compliance is demonstrated.
Ex cnditure of Funds
Much like how HUD requires the CITY, pursuant to 24 CFR 576.203, to expend all of the grant finds for
eligible activity costs within 24 months after the date that HUD signs the grant agreement with the CITY,
it is a requirement for the SUBRECIPIENT to expend all of the grant funds for eligible activity costs
within the aforementioned period. For the purposes of this paragraph, expenditure means either an actual
cash disbursement for a direct charge for a good/service or all indirect cost, or the accrual of a direct
charge for agood/service or an indirect cost. Failure to expend said funds within said timeframe can result
in a reallocation of funds.
J. Prohibited Use
(1) Generally, The SUBRECIPIENT hereby certifies and agrees that it will not use funds provided
through this AGREEMENT to pay for meals for persons other than those identified as homeless or at risk of
homelessness. Said funds shall not be used for entertainment purposes or for gifts. The SUBRECIPIENT
certifies that it will not use said funds for illegal or dishonest conduct, rather, fund use will remain in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including applicable Iaws not outlined in this
AGREEMENT.
(2) Lobbying. The SUBRECIPIENT certifies and agrees 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 ex ended
by the recipient of a federal contract, grany
t, loan, or cooperative agreement to a an p
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, Member ofCong Congress, oroan rofficer, 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. The SUBRECIPIENT shall sign a
certification to that effect in a form as set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein. The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit said signed certification to the CITY prior to
performing any of its obligations under this AGREEMENT and prior to any obligation arising on the part of
the CITY to pay any sums to the SUBRECIPIENT under the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT
any funds other than Federal appropriated finds 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 crrrployce 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 (see Exhibit Gl),
IV. NO_, TIC:GS
The SUBRECIPIENT and the CITY agree that ail notices required by this AGREEMENT shall be made in
writing and delivered via mail (postage prepaid); commercial facsimile of, other electronic means (provided that receipt isent by
s sent as
aforesaid shall be effective an the date of delivery confirmed), Any notice delivered courier; personal delivery; orOr or sending. All notices and other written
communications under this AGREEMENT shall be addressed to the individuals in the capacities
indicated below, unless modified by subsequent written notice.
Communication and details concerning the AGREEMENT shall be delivercu to the office of, and directed
to, the following representatives:
CITY:
Terri Eggers
Sr. Comm'y Development Analyst
City of Santa Ana
Community Development Agency (M-25)
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
(714) 647-5378
(714) 647-6549
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Coordination with Continuum of Care
SUBRECIPIENT:
Paul Cho
CFO
Illumination Foundation
269.1 Richter Ave. Suite 107
Irvine, CA 92606
(949)273-0555
The SUBRECIPIENT must work with the Continuum of Care ("CoC") to ensure the screening,
assessment, and referral of program participants are consistent with the CITY's written standards for
providing ESG assistance as described in its consolidated plan. The SUBRECIPIENT must keep
documentation evidencing the use of, and written intake procedures for, the centralized or coordinated
assessment systems) developed by the CoC in accordance with the requirements established by HUD.
Sae 24 CFR 576.400.
B. Evaluation of Pro ram Participants Eli ibili 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 assistance in accordance with SUBRECIPIENT may terminate the
a formal process established by the SUBRECIPIENT that recognizes
rights of individuals affected. See 24 CPR 576.402 the
D. Shelter and H-)Lising Standards
The SUBRECIPIENT certifies that shelters and h
beneficiaries will coousing supported by ESG funds and used by ESG
nform 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 576.4te c an
42 USC 11375(d). O 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 es employer/employee between the parties. The SUBRECIPIENT and its
remain independent contractors with
subcontractors shall at all times 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
the SUBRECIPIENT is an independent contractor. Insurance as
G. Subcontracts.
(I) 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 findin
that the subcontractor is inviolation 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.
H. Licensing.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations, inspection frown all agencies governing accreditation, and
its operations. The SUBRECIPIENT shall ensure that its staff and
subcontractors shall also obtain and maintain all required licenses, registrations, accreditation and inspections
from all agencies governing the SUBRECIPIENT's operations hereunder. Such licensing requirements
include obtaining a City business license, as applicable.
I. Responsibilities Toward Emloyees
The SUBRECIPIENT accepts full responsibility for payment of any and all unemployment compensation,
insurance premiums, workers' compensation premiums, income tax withholdings, social security
withholdings, and any and all other taxes or payroll withholdings required for all employees engaged in
the performance of the work and activities authorized by the AGREEMENT. The SUBRECIPIENT
accepts full responsibility for providing workers with proper safety equipment and taking any and all
necessary precautions to guarantee the safety of workers or persons otherwise affected.
Insurance and Bondin
(I)Generally. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain liability and property insurance to cover actionable
legal claims for Nobility or loss which are the result of injury to or death of any person, or damage t
property (including properly of Grantee) caused by the negligent acts or omissions, or lie
of the SUBRECIPIENT, its employees, agents nt conduct
or subcontractors, gligeto the extent permitted by law, in
connection with the activities pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the bonding and insurance requirements of 24 CFR 84.31, 84.48,
and 85.36.
The SUBRECIPIENT shall undertake self-insurance, or shall obtain, at its sole cost, a policy or policies
of commercial general liability insurance, or equivalent form.
Such insurance shall: (1) name the City of Santa Ana, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers as
additional insureds; (2) be primary with respect to insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the
CITY; (3) contain standard separation of insureds provisions; and (4) give co the CITY prompt and timely
notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of the SUBRECIPIENT's operations hereunder.
(2) Limits. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain, at all times, the following minimum levels of
Insurance, and shall, without in any way altering its liability, obtain, pay for, and maintain insurance for the
coverages and amounts of coverage not less than those set forth below:
a. Workers' Compensation. Amount must comply with State and Federal Laws
b. Comprehensive General Liability. $1,000,000 combined single limit of liability for bodily
injuries, death, and property damage resulting from any one occurrence, including the following
coverages:
Premises and Operations; and
Broad Form Commercial General Liability Endorsement to include blanket
contractual liability (specifically covering, but not limited to, the contractual obligations
assumed by the SUBRECIPIENT); Personal Injury (with employment and contractual
exclusions deleted); and Broad Form Property Damage coverage.
Q. The SUBRECIPIENT's self -insured retention or deductible per line of coverage shall not
exceed $25,000 without the permission of the CITY.
(3) Proof of Insurance. The SUBRECIPIENT shall furnish the CITY's Clerk of the Council with an
insurance certificate from insurance carrier certifying that it carries such insurance and that the policy
shall not be canceled nor the coverage reduced except upon thirty (30) days prior notice to the CITY.
The SUBRECIPIENT shall, prior to exercising any right under this AGREEMENT:
a. furnish properly executed certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsement to the
CITY which shall clearly evidence all coverage required above;
b. provide that such insurance shall not be materially changed or terminated except on thirty
(30) days prior written notice to the CITY;
c. maintain such insurance for the period covered by this AGREEMENT; and
d. replace such certificates for policies expiring prior to the expiration of this AGREEMENT.
(4) Company Rating, All insurance coverage shall be written with a company having an A.M. Best
Rating of "A" or better and financial size of VIII or larger.
(5) Failure to Comply. In the event of any failure by the SUBRECIPIENT to comply with these
provisions, the CITY may, after notice to the SUBRECIPIENT, suspend the program for cause until there
is full compliance.
K. Zoning,
The 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 the SUBRECIPIENT fail to have
the required land entitlement and/or permits, thus violating any local, state, or federal rules and regulations
relating thereto, the 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. The SUBRECIPIENT shall notify the CITY immediately of any pending
violations. Failure to notify the CITY of pending violations, or to remedy such known violation(s), shall
result in termination of grant finding hereunder. The SUBRECIPIENT must make all corrections required to
bring the facility/property into compliance with the law within sixty (60) days of notification of the
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violation(s); failure to gain compliance within
hereunder, such time shall result in termination of grant funding
L. Displacement and Relocation,
The SUBRECIPIENT must assure that it has taken all reasonable steps to minimize displacement of
Persons. Relocation must be consistent with requirements as set forth in 24 CFR § 576.408.
M. Provisions Re aired b Law Deemed Inserted.
Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this contract shall
to be inserted herein and the AGREEMENT shall be read and enforced as though it were inc be deemed
and if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted or correctly inserted, than upon the
application of either party the contract shall forthwith be physically amended to make laded herein,
correction. such insertion or
V1. ASSURANCIlJS AND CERTIFICATIONS
A. Non -Profit Status
The SUBRECIPIENT certifies that:
(1) The SUBRECIPIENT is a duly organized and existing non-profit corporation in good standing
and authorized to do business under the laws of the State of and in possession of required non-
profit status under the United States Internal Revenue Code Californialfor example, 26 USC g
SUBRECIPIENT has fii11 right, § 501(c)(3)). The
undertake all obligations as Providedr�herein and rltletlexecutioonaccerformanept tile ur�ding hereunder and to
AGREEMENT by the SUBRECIPIENT lras been fully authorized by all requisite actioce, and n delivery
the part is
the SUBRECIPIENT.
of
(2) If the SUBRECIPIENT's non-profit status changes at anytime during this AGREEMENT, it will
advise the CITY within 15 days.
(3) If the SUBRECIPIENT is a. private non-profit,
Directors will receive no compensit hereby agrees that the members of its Board of
ation, directly or indirectly, other than reimbursement for expenses,
from any funds generated from or because of the ESG program, for their services.
(4) As a non-profit, the SUBRECIPIENT acknowledges that administration of its operation and
services are subject to the requirements as established in 24 CFR part 84.
B. Adherence to Federal State and Local Laws and Re ulations
(1) General, The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply
with
applicable cross -cutting Federal, State, and Local requirements. all requirements of the ESG program and
(2) Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-income Persons. The SUBRECIPIENT shall
ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by the Program shall, to fire greatest
oxtent feasible, be directed to low- and very .low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients greatest
government assistance for housing. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of I968, 12
U.S.C. 1701 u, and regulations at 24 CFR part 1.35 apply, except that homeless individuals h
over other Section 3 residents in accordance with § 576.405(c). ave priority
(3) Civil Rights. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Ri lit
1964, as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, Section 109 of the Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of s Act of
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and 41 CFR Chapter 9 64 the
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(4) Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. During the Performan
AGREEMENT, the SUBRECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any employee or a under this
employment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability,ancestryapplicant for
marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable�lawi�a[ origin,
The SUBRECIPIENT shall take affirmative action to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated
Without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin,
marital status, familial status, and sexual orientation,
The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment
Opportunity, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086.
(5) Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity in participation.
, including The requirements in 24 CFR art 5
subpart A are applicablethe nondiscrimination and equal o
5.105(a). The SUBRECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any opportunity requirements at 24 CFR
creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, disabilityg Y participant on the ground of race, color,
sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibitedbyapplicable slaw. Tile al 1SUBRECIPIENT shall, through
status,
affirmative outreach, make known that use of the facilities, assistance, and services are available to all on
a nondiscriminatory basis. The SUBRECIPIENT must take a through
communication with persons with disabilities. appropriate stops to ensure effective
(6) Americans with Disabilities Act. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply regulations issued pursuant to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits
discrimination and ensures equal o p Y with any federal
q opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and Local
government services, and public accommodations,
(7) Fair Housing. Under section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act, HUD has a statutory
affirmatively further fair housing. HUD requires the same of its funded sub -recipients. The
SUBRECIPIENT has a duty to affirmatively further fair housing oduty to
the Fair Housing Act. g Opportunities for classes protected under
C. Falsification of Information
The SUBRECIPIENT represents and warrants that it has made no false statements to the CITY in the
process of obtaining this award of the ESG Funds.
D. Drug Free Workplace
The SUBRECIPIENT represents and warrants that it has established the following drug -free workplace
policy: p
(1) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of
is prohibited in the workplace for any employee involved e ifederally funded program a controlled substance
(Z) As an employee working in conjunction with a federally funded program, the employees of
SUBRECIPIENT will he required to:the
a• Abide by the terms above in statement (1), and
b• Notify the appropriate SUBRECIPIENT authorities and CITY officials of any criminal
drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace. Such notification shall
be made no later than five (5) days after conviction.
(3) The CITY and the United States .Department of Housing and Urban Development will be noti
within ten days after receiving notice of any such violation, led
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(4) Within thirty (30) days of receiving sirch notice, appropriate personnel action will be taken
against such employee, up to and including termination.
(5) Each such employee shall be required to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State or Local health, law
enforcement, or other appropriate agency. or
E. Reli ions Or anization
The SUBRECIPIENT "nay not engage in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious
instruction, or proselytization as part of said program or services. If the SUBRECIPIENT conducts such
activities, the activities must be offered separately, in time or location, from said programs or services,
and participation must be voluntary for the program participants.
The SUBRECIPIENT shall not, in providing program assistance, discriminate against a
participant or prospective program participant oil the basis of religion or religious belief Program
If the SUBRECIPIENT is a religious organization, it retains its independence from Federal, State and
Local governments, and. may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition, practice, and
expression of its religious beliefs, provided that the religious organization does not use direct ESG funds
to support any inherently religious activities.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that rehabilitation of structures by the religious organization in connection
with said program must be, in sound accord with the provisions under 24 CFR § 576.406.
F, Additional Ternas between the CITY arad HUD
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees further that it shall be bound by tine standard terms and conditions used in
the Grant Agree"nent between HUD and the CITY and such other rules, regulations, or requirements as
HUD may reasonably impose in addition to the aforementioned execution of this AGREEMENT by the parties hereto. assurances at or subsequent to the
G. OSHA
Where employees are engaged in activities not covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970, they shall not be required or permitted to work, be trained, or receive services in buildings or
surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, bazardous, or dangerous to the
Participants' health or safety. g
H. Hatch Act
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel shall be in any way or to any extent engaged employed under this AGREEME
in the conduct of political activities in violation NT,
Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 1501 et seq, of the Hatch
I. Davis -Bacon Act
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction
work, including alterations and repairs, in excess of $2,000.00, financed in whole or in a
funds shall be paid wages at rates nat less than those prevailing on similar construction in tine 1
as
determined: in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. sections 276 part with federal
such construction contract shall include and comply with the required contract provisions and Mess et
forth in 29 C.F.R. §5.5..Furtlaer,,the payroll reports (along with the ,statemellt of Compliance) a 2and sic
records are required to be maintained and submitted, or made available, pursuant to 29 C.F.R. rules set
No payment, advance, grant, Ioan or guarantee of funds shall be approved by the federale and basic
there is on file with the agency a certification by the contractor that the contractor and its §5.5unles .
agency unless
1Q subcontractors
have complied with the provisions of 29 C.F.R. §5.5. A breach of the contract clauses in 29 C.F.R.
may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor/subeontracto § as
provided in 29 C.F.R. §5.12. Labor standards interviews/investigations shall be made as necessary to
assure compliance. See 29 C.F.R. §5,6(a)(3).
VIL AIIMINISTRATIVlaa RI; UIREMENTS
A. Generally
The requirements of 24 CFR part 84 apply to the SUBRECIPIENT, except that 24 CFR 84.23 and 84.53
do not apply, and program income is to be used as the non-federal share under 24 CFR 94.24(b). These
regulations include allowable costs and non-federal audit mrequirements. The following additional
requirements and standards must be complied with: OMB Circular A-122 "Cost Principles for Non -Profit
Organizations" or OMB Circular A-21 "Cost Principles for Educational .Institutions", as applicable; and,
OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments and Non -Profit Organizations".
B. Procu— ucement
Compliance. The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with current HUD and CITY policies
concerning the procurement of equipment, goods, and services, and shall maintain inventory records of all
non -expendable personal property as defined by such policy as may be procured with funds provided
herein. The SUBRECIPIENT shall report to the CITY all program assets {unexpended program income
property, equipment, etc.), and upon the CITY'S request, such assets shall revert to the CITY upon
termination of this AGREEMENT.
(2) OMB Standards. Unless specified otherwise within this AGREEMENT, the SUBRECIPIEN
shall procure all materials, property, or services i
or 24 CFR 85,36. n accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR 84.40-48
(3) Use and Reversion of Assets. The use and disposition of equipment under this AGREEMENT
shall be in"compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 or 85.
C. Re ortin ,
Reporting requirements must conform to the policies and procedures as established by tlae CITY and 24
CFR § 576,500. The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit to the CITY, on or before the 15t" day of October
January, April, and .July, as part of tlae Quarterly Report:
(1) Payment Request. An original request for reimbursement and true copies of invoices,
receipts, agreements, or other documentation supporting and evidencing how the ESG Funds
have been expended during the applicable quarter.
(2) Quarterly Activities and written cumulative (year-to-date) accomplishments, new program reports of activities, program information, and up-to-date program statistics on
expenditures, caseload and activities. Failure to provide any of the required documentation
until such documentation and reporting has been received and approved by the CITY. and reporting will cause the CITY to withhold all or a portion of a request for reimbursement
(3) Matching. Quarterly certification of match, plus documentation of match source,
(4) Any other such reports as the CITY (or HUD
) shall reasonay reuest,
sof aha
including but not limited to the following information: monthlylrecOrd quirlldletno ad
racial statistics of persons and families benefited by the SUBRECIPIENT in the performance
Of its obligations under this AGREEMENT.
D. Record I� a�ir�
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Sufficient records must be established and maintained to enable the CITY and. HUD to determine whether
the ESG requirements are being met. Record keeping requirements must conform to the policies and
Procedures as established by the CITY. All accounting records, reports, all evidence pertaining to costs,
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expenses, and ESG Funds of the SUBRECIPIENT, and all documents related to this AGREEMENT shall
be maintained and kept available at the SUBRECIPIENT'S office or place of business for the duration of
the AGREEMENT and thereafter for five (5) years post -completion of an audit in conformity with the
ESG requirements, except as hereinafter provided relating to retention of any records f documentation
existing, created, or maintained in compliance with Lead based faint regulations, which likely require
longer retention as outlined below. 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 the CITY or any other governmental agency takes exception, shall be
retained beyond the five S
claims, or exceptions. All said records must be retained for the r disposition
the such appeals, litigation
the periods specified in sa Cec 576. ust mentioned duration or
compliance with, the Lead -Based Paint (regu ationsoshallelbe retained anating to, or dteMaintainedtained in
SUBRECIPIENT indefinitely, including without limitation, all ins ection P { re ort s), disclclosure
the
stateent(s), and clearance report(s). Copies made by microfilming, pho ocopying, or similar methods
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may be substituted for the original records. The CITY and HUD shall have the right to access all the
SUBRECIPIENT records for as long as the records are retained by the SUBRECIPIENT. In the event the
SUBRECIPIENT does not make the above -referenced documents available within the City of Santa Ana,
California, the SUBRECIPIENT agrees to pay all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by the CITY
in conducting any audit at the location where said records and books of account are maintained.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to meet the requirements set forth in 24 CFR § 576.500,
E. Homeless Mana ement Information S stems HMIS
(1) Generally. The SUBRECIPIENT must ensure that data on all persons served and all activities
assisted Under ESG are entered into the applicable community -wide HMIS in area in which those
the
persons and activities 'are located, or with the express knowledge and
comparable database, in accordance with HUD's standards written consent of the CITY, a
under a local HMIS, on participation, data collection, and reporting
(2) HMIS Agency Agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT shall have an agrecmcnt in place with the
HMIS lead agency to participate in the regionally HMIS system. A co
py of tile fENTS
agreement with the HMIS lead agency shall be attached to this agreement as Exhibit D.BRECIn tie ca e of
Domestic Violence service providers or other agencies prohibited from entering data into HMIS
documentation from the I-IMIS lead agency certifying that the SUBRECIPIENT is using a comparable
database shall be attached to this agreement as Exhibit D.
(3) I-IMIS Interagency Data Sharing Agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT shall enter into an
Interagency Data Sharing Agreement with the HMIS Lead Agency where the SUBRECIPIENT agrees to
share HMIS data with other ESG funded agencies regarding clients that are served in ESG funded
Programs, unless prohibited by law. A copy of such agreement shall be attached as Exhibit E.
F. Audit Report Re uirements
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees ($500,000.00) or more that if the SUBRECIPIENT expends Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
in that
funds, the 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 in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, OMB Circular A-133,
and the OMB Circular Compliance SUBRECIPIENT shall provide the CITY wSupplement and Government Auditing Standards. The
program year in which this AGREEMENT iSupplement
a copy of said audit by April 1 of the year following the
s executed. Further, the SUBRECIPIENT shall comply and/or
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cause compliance with audit report(s) required by applicable provision as further detailed below. s of the Lead -Based faint Regulations
VIII. EVALUATION AND MONITORING
A. Generally
The CITY will monitor the performance of the SUBRECIPIENT against goals and performance standards
as required herein. The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide the CITY all necessary reporting information as
required by the CITY in the administration and review of the
determined by the CITY will Progra►i�. Substandard performance as
constitute noncompliance with this AGREEMENT. If action to correct such
substandard performance is not taken by the SUBRECIPIENT within a reasonable period of time after
being notified by the CITY, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated.
B. Access Lo Records
The SUBRECIPIENT gives the CITY and HUD, including their authorized representative access
the right to examine all records, books, papers, items, ematJs, and documents, both physical to and
electronic, relating to the program. p y al and
C. Audit
The CITY shall have the right to audit and monitor any program incomc as a result of an ESG activity.
Upon request by the CITY and for audit purposes, the SUBRECIPIENT further agrees to provide all files,
records, and documents pertaining to related activities and clientele demographic data,
IX. LIA�TY
A. Generally
Each party to this AGREEMENT acknowledges that it will be liable for
negligent omissions by or through itself, its employees, its own negligent acts or
agents, and subcontractors. Each party further
agrees to defend itself and themselves, and to pay any judgments and costs arising out of such negligent
acts or omissions, and nothing in this AGREEMENT shall impute or transfer any such liability from on
to the other. In other words, the SUBRECIPIENT agrees to be fully responsible for its negligent r
omissions, or any intentional tortuous acts which result in claims or suits against thacts o
e CITY, and agrees to
be liable for any damages proximately caused by said acts or omissions. Nothing herein shall be
construed as consent by a State or CITY agency or subdivision to be sued by third
arising out of any contract, and nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereirties gnaimmu fit,
where sovereign immunity applies.
B. CITY not Liable for Funds
The SUBRECIPIENT further acknowledges that the source of the ESG Funds is a federal pass -through
grant to the SUBRECIPIENT. The CITY shall have no obligation to advance or pay the SUBRECIPIENT
with any funds other than the ESG Funds the CITY receives from HUD.
C. Hold I-larmless
The SUBRECIPIENT shall defend, indemnify
ts off
employees, representatives, volunteers, and student from save land agai► stess theT ny ►and allcdrama gents,
property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, includingroe gents
to
the CITY, and shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the CITY,
pits officers,pagents,oyeesoetnployees
actions or proceedings of any kind
representatives, volunteers, and student externs from and against any and all claims, demands, suits,
or nature, including, but not by way of limitation, workers
compensation claims and attorney fees/expenses for litigation or settlement, resulting from or arising out
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Of the negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions of the SUBRECIPIENT, its officers, directors,
employees, agents, subcontractors, and suppliers arising out of the SUBRECIPIENT's performance of this
AGREEMENT.
X. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A. Generally
ESG activities are subject to environmental review by HUD under the environmental regulations in 24
CPR 50. The SUBRECIPIENT, or any contractor of the SUBRECIPIENT, may not acquire, rehabilitate,
convert, lease, repair, dispose of, demolish, or construct property for a project under this part, or commit
or expend HUD or local funds for eligible activities under this part, until HUD has performed an
environmental review under 24 CPR part 50 and the recipient has received HUD approval of the property.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable environmental requirements insofar as they
apply to the performance of this AGREEMENT, including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Flood Disaster Protection Act. If applicable, the
SUBRECIPIENT also shall comply with the Historic Preservation requirements of National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966.
B. Lead -based aint remediation and disclosure
The Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U,S.C. 4821-4846), the Residential Lead -Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations in 24 CFR
part 35, subparts A, B, H, J, K, M, and R apply to all shelters assisted under ESG program and all housing
occupied by program participants that were built before 1978.
C. Assignment of Responsibilities
By this AGREEMENT, the SUBRECIPIENT
responsibilities set forth in Subpart K of 24 CFR 35.
D. Com . Rance with Subpart K
will accept assignment from the CITY of all
The purpose of Subpart K is to establish procedures to eliminate as far as practicable lead -based paint
("LBP") hazards in a residential property that receives Federal assistance under certain HUD programs
for acquisition, leasing, support services, or operation. In connection with the grant funds under this
AGREEMENT, the CITY requires that the SUBRECIPIENT comply and show evidence of compliance
with all applicable subparts of 24 CFR 35, and especially, Subpart K ("LBP Regs").
The SUBRECIPIENT shall conduct the following activities for the dwelling unit, common areas
servicing the dwelling unit, and the exterior surfaces of the building in which the dwelling unit is located:
(1) A visual assessment of all painted surfaces in order to identify deteriorated paint;
(2) Paint stabilization of each deteriorated. paint surface, and clearance, in accordance with §§
35.1330(a) and (b), before occupancy of a vacant dwelling unit or, where a unit is occupied,
immediately after receipt of Federal assistance; and
(3) Ongoin lead -based aint maintenance activities into regular building operations, in accordance
with § 35.1355(a), if the dwelling unit has a continuing, active financial relationship with a
Federal housing assistance program, except that mortgage insurance or loan guarantees are
not considered to constitute an active programmatic relationship for the purposes of this part.
(4) And, notice to occupants in accordance with §§ 35.125(b)(1) and (c), describing the results of the
clearance examination.
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E. Notification of LBP Hazard
The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide to all occupants of housing:
(1) In accordance with Section 35.130 of the LBP Regs - the LBP hazard information pamphlet. The
Pamphlet shall be the EPA/HUD/Consumer Product Safety Commission lead hazard information
pamphlet or an EPA approved equivalent.
The current form and version of the pamphlet can be found at:
http://www.santa-ana.org/cda/documents/ESGattachmentl-5.pdf
(2) In accordance with 24 CFR 35, Subpart A, all available information and knowledge regarding the
presence of LBP and LBP hazards prior to leasing a housing unit..
(3) In accordance with 24 CFR 35, Subpart A, notification in writing of the results of the
presumption of LBP and/or LBP hazards, results of any lead hazard evaluation, and any lead
hazard reduction work.
F. LI3P . nA rmation Su rrrr�ary
For purposes of information only and in no respect intended to be a representation or warranty of the
provisions of the LBP Regulations, the CITY has caused to be prepared an information summary relating
to the LBP Regulations and Application to dwelling units that may be occupied by recipients of services
and/or funding from the SUBRECIPIENT under this AGREEMENT. CITY staff will cooperate with and
be available to the SUBRECIPIENT to assist in implementation of compliance with the LBP Regs as to
residential dwelling units to be assisted by the SUBRECIPIENT. The parties acknowledge and agree the
CITY shall not be liable or responsible for the accuracy of such summary, and the SUBRECIPENT is
directed to the LBP Regulations and implementing guidance published and provided by HUD relating to
compliance with such LBP Regulations.
G. Ea:cmptions
Section 35.115(a) provides exemptions from Subparts B through R. For example, lead -based paint
requirements do not apply to housing assistance if the assistance lasts less than one hundred (100) days.
`'I. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with 24 CFR § 84.42 with respect to the use of program funds to
Procure services, equipment, supplies, or other property. With respect to all other decisions involving the
use of program funds, the following restriction shall apply: No person who is an employee, agent,
consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of the SUBRECIPIENT and who exercises or has
exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to assisted activities, or who is in a position to
participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may
obtain a personal or financial interest or benefit from the activity, or have an interest in any contract,
subcontract, or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds there under, either for himself or herself,
or for those with who he or she has family or business ties, during his or her tenure or for one (1) year
thereafter.
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to abide by the ESG Prograrn's Conflict of Interest provisions as expressly
detailed in 24 CFR § 576.404 regarding Organizational Conflicts of Interest and Personal Conflicts of
Interest. All contractors of the SUBRECIPIENT must comply with the same requirements that apply to
the SUBRECIPIENT under this section.
XII. ASSIGNABILITY
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None of the duties of, or work to be performed by, the SUBRECIPIENT under this AGREEMENT shall
be subcontracted or assigned to any agency, consultant, or person without the prior written consent of the
CITY, The SUBRECIPIENT must submit all subcontracts and other agreements that relate to this
AGREEMENT to the CITY. No subcontract or assignment shall terminate or alter the legal obligations
of the SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
XIII. EXCLUSIVITY OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT supersede'§ any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the
parties hereto with respect to the use of the CITY's ESG Funds by the SUBRECIPIENT and contains all
the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such ESG Funds 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 the CITY and the SUBRECIPIENT,
XIV. AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS
The SUBRECIPIENT shall not obligate, encumber, spend, or otherwise utilize program funds for any
activity or purpose not included or not in conformance with the budget as apportioned and as submitted to
the CITY unless:
(1) The SUBRECIPIENT has received explicit written approval from the CITY to undertake such
actions, or
(2 ) Budget changes may be made among approved program activities and among approved budget
categories so long as the specific project activity has been approved, there is no change to the
total grant ainount, and the changes to the budget are documented.
Any program modification request by the SUBRECIPIENT must be requested at least forty-five (45) days
prior to the end of the term of this AGREEMENT. No modification to this AGREEMENT shall be
binding by either party unless in writing and signed by both parties.
In the event that the CTTY approves any amendment to the funding allocation, the SUBRECIPIENT shall
be notified in writing and such notification shall constitute an official amendment.
The CITY may, at its discretion and upon provision of proper notice to the SUBRECIPIENT, amend this
AGREEMENT to conform with changes in Federal, State, and/or the CITY laws, regulations, guidelines,
directives, and objectives. Such amendments shall be incorporated by written amendment as a part of this
AGREEMENT,
XV. VIOLATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Termination
If, due to any cause, the SUBRECIPIENT fails to comply with the terms, conditions or requirements of
this AGREEMENT, or any prior AGREEMENT whereby ESG funds were received by the
SUBRECIPIENT, whether stated in a Federal statute or regulation, an assurance, a State plan or
application, a notice of award, or elsewhere, the CITY may terminate or suspend this AGREEMENT in
accordance with 24 CFR 85.43 and in accordance with 24 CFR 85.44 by giving written notice, and the
CITY may request in writing that all or some of the grant funds be returned even if the SUBRECIPIENT
has expended the funds.
If the SUBRECIPIENT reports inaccurately, or if on audit there is a disallowance of certain expenditures, the
SUBRECIPIENT agrees to remedy the acts or omissions causing the disallowance and repay the CITY all
amounts spent in violation thereof. If the SUBRECIPIENT engaged in fraudulent activity to obtain and/or
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