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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG PY2016 Subrecipient Agreement Neighbor WorksSUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MERIDIAN AND NEIGHBORWORKS BOISE FOR PY 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS This Agreement is entered into this L day of t`c< ' , 20 17 by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the state of Idaho City") and Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., dba NeighborWorks Boise, a nonprofit charitable organization established under the laws of the state of Idaho ("Subrecipient"). WHEREAS, City is an entitlement community, and as such has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, i.e. Community Development Block Grant CDBG") funds; and WHEREAS, Subrecipient assists families in obtaining decent, safe, and affordable housing solutions, which activity complements the objectives of the CDBG program; and WHEREAS, City and Subrecipient wish to enter into a cooperative agreement for the investment of CDBG funds from Program Year 2016 (PY16); NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants of the parties, the Parties agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF SERVICE A. Activities. Subrecipient shall use City's PY16 CDBG funds in the amount of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) to provide direct homeownership assistance to help low/moderate income ("LMI") persons purchase homes. Specifically, Subrecipient shall undertake the following activities: 1. Subsidize mortgage principal amounts; 2. Pay any or all of the reasonable closing costs; and 3. Pay up to 50% of the down payment required by the mortgagee. B. National Objective. Subrecipient certifies that the activities carried out using the City's PY16 CDBG funds provided by City under this Agreement will meet one or more of the CDBG program's National Objectives as defined in 24 CFR § 570.208. Specifically, Subrecipient's activities under this agreement shall benefit LMI persons (24 CFR § 570.208(a)(2)(i)(C)). C. Levels of accomplishment. 1. Goals. Subrecipient shall undertake activities pursuant to this Agreement to serve one (1) Unit of Service. For the purposes of this Agreement, "Units of Service" shall be defined as households assisted in the purchase of a home. PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT — NEIGHBORWORKs BOISE PAGE 1 OF 17 provide such information in a timely fashion, and in the form and content prescribed by City. 2. Supplementation of other funds. Subrecipient agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement, rather than supplant, funds otherwise available. 3. Accounting Standards. Subrecipient agrees to comply with 24 CFR §§ 84.21 through 84.28, and further agrees to: adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. 4. Cost Principles. Subrecipient shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations." These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred, whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. 5. Certification of financial management system. Payments shall be contingent upon HUD's certification of Subrecipient's financial management system in accordance with 24 CFR § 84.21. 6. Subrecipient Orientation Workshop. Subrecipient agrees to meet with City's CDBG Program Administrator prior to submitting the first draw request to City. City will not process draw requests unless and until Subrecipient attends this meeting. 7. Client Data. Subrecipient shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to: client name, address, income level or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of service provided. Such information shall be made available for review upon City's request. 8. Disclosures. Subrecipient understands that client information collected under this Agreement is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected with the administration of City or Subrecipient's responsibilities under this Agreement, is prohibited by the Financial Privacy Act unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor, that of a responsible parent/guardian. 9. Property Records. Subrecipient shall maintain real property inventory records that clearly identify properties purchased, improved or sold. Properties retained shall continue to meet eligibility criteria. 10. Closeout. Subrecipient's obligation to City shall not end until all closeout requirements are completed. Activities during this closeout period shall include, but shall not be limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and accounts receivable to City), and determining the custodianship PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT-NEIGHBORWORKS BOISE PAGE 3 OF 17 3. Payment Procedures. City will pay to Subrecipient funds available under this Agreement based upon information submitted by Subrecipient and consistent with any approved budget and City policy concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances, payments will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by Subrecipient, and not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by City in accordance with advance fund and program income balances available in Subrecipient's accounts. In addition, City reserves the right to liquidate funds available under this Agreement for costs incurred by City on behalf of Subrecipient. 4. Documentation required prior to transactions. As early as practicable, and not less than two (2) weeks prior to the completion of each transaction, Subrecipient shall provide the address of the housing unit under consideration to City for floodplain and related environmental review. Failure to provide the address of the housing unit under consideration in advance of the anticipated close date may result in added expenses for the beneficiary or Subrecipient, or refusal of reimbursement by City. 5. Draw requests. It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by City under this Agreement shall not exceed $30,000. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be made against the activity specified, in accordance with performance and as expenses are incurred by Subrecipient. Draw requests shall only be accepted on official City and/or HUD forms and must be completed in full to be processed. All draw requests are to be submitted as needed, but no more than one per month and in coordination with the CDBG Administrator. Draw requests shall include the following: draw request form; progress report; beneficiary income eligibility documentation; transaction detail, HUD -1, and related summary information; and proof of payment by Subrecipient. Final draw under this Agreement will be submitted by Subrecipient no later than 30 September, 2017 unless otherwise agreed in writing. 6. Funds transfer. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 570.503(b)(7), upon expiration of this Agreement, Subrecipient shall transfer to City any CDBG funds on hand at the time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds. 7. DUNS number. Subrecipient shall comply with requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") concerning the Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System ("DUNS"), the Central Contractor Registration database, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, including Appendix A to Part 25 of the Financial Assistance Use of Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration, 75 Fed. Reg. 55671 (Sept. 14, 2010) (to be codified at 2 CFR part 25) and Appendix A to Part 170 of the Requirements for Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Implementation, 75 Fed. Reg. 55663 Sept. 14, 2010) (to be codified at 2 CFR part 170). D. Procurement. 1. Compliance with policies. Subrecipient shall comply with current Federal and City PY 16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORWORKS BOISE PAGE 5 OF 17 b. Records related to activities meeting the National Objectives; c. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities for CDBG funding; d. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or disposition of real property acquired or improved with CDBG assistance; e. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal opportunity components of the CDBG Program; f. Financial records, as required by 24 CFR §§ 84.21 through 84.28 and 570.502; g. Other records necessary to document compliance with 24 CFR Part 570, Subpart K, except that Subrecipient does not assume City's responsibilities under 24 CFR 570.604 and part 52. 2. Records retention. Subrecipient shall retain all records pertinent to the expenditures incurred under this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement, defined as the date of the submission of City's final annual performance and evaluation report to HUD. Records for non - expendable property acquired with funds under this Agreement shall be retained for five (5) years after final disposition of such property. If, prior to the expiration of the five-year period, any litigation, claims, audits, negotiations or other actions begin that involve any of the records cited, such records shall be retained until completion of the actions and resolutions of all issues, or the expiration of the five-year period, whichever occurs later. III. EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR CONDITION REQUIREMENTS A. Civil Rights Act. Subrecipient agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 104(b) and Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, the Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Order 11375 and 12086, and 24 CFR 570.601 and 570.602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this contract, Subrecipient shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, providing that City and the United States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. Subrecipient, in undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder, agrees to take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will not itself so discriminate. B. Nondiscrimination. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the non-discrimination in employment and contracting opportunities laws, regulations, and executive orders referenced in 24 CFR § 570.607, as revised by Executive Order 13279. The applicable non-discrimination provisions in Section 109 of the HCDA are also applicable. Subrecipient will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or services because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT -NEIGHBORWORKS BOISE PAGE 7 OF 17 an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action employer. F. Prohibited Activity. Subrecipient is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the administration of the program for political activities; sectarian, or religious activities; lobbying, political patronage, and nepotism activities. 1. Political activities. Subrecipient agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under this Agreement, shall be in any way or to any extent engage in the conduct of political activities in violation of the Hatch Act (Title V, Chapter 15, U.S.C.). 2. Religious activities. Subrecipient agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be utilized for religious activities, to promote religious interests, or for the benefit of a religious organization in accordance with the Federal regulations specified in 24 CFR § 570.2000). G. Labor standards. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended; the provisions of Agreement Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act 40 U.S.C. §§ 276a, 276c, and 327); 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. Subrecipient shall maintain documentation which demonstrates compliance with the hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made available to City for review upon request. Subrecipient further agrees that all Contractors engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00 for construction, renovation or repair of any building or work financed in whole or in part with assistance provided under this Agreement shall comply with Federal requirements pertaining to such Agreements 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 Subrecipient of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage. H. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. 1. Compliance. Compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. § 1701) ("Section 3"), the regulations set forth in 24 CFR Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued thereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement, shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided under this Agreement and shall be binding upon City, Subrecipient and any of Subrecipient's subrecipients and/or subcontractors. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject City, Subrecipient and any of Subrecipient's subrecipients and subcontractors, their successors and assigns, to those sanctions specified by the Agreement through which Federal assistance is provided. Subrecipient certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists that would prevent compliance PY 16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT — NEIGHBORWORKs BOISE PAGE 9 OF 17 ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. I. Conflicts of Interest. Subrecipient agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR §§ 84.42 and 570.611m, which include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Code of Conduct. Subrecipient shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the award and administration of Agreements supported by Federal funds. 2. Contract selection. No employee, officer or agent of the Subrecipient shall participate in the selection, or in the award, or administration of, a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. 3. Self-interested contracts and nepotism. No persons who exercises or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activities, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest in any Agreement, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with who they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one 1) year thereafter. For purposes of this paragraph, a "covered person" includes any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of City, the Subrecipient, or any designated public agency. J. Lobbying. The following certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S.C. Subrecipient hereby certifies that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal Agreement, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal Agreement, 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 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 Agreement, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; 3. Subrecipient will require that the following language be included in the award documents for all sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub -grants, and PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORWORKS BOISE PAGE 11 OF 17 Historic Preservation Procedures for Protection of Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance of this Agreement. In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years or older or that are included on a Federal, state or local historic property list. V. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Notices. All notices required to be given by either of the parties hereto shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when personally served, or mailed in the United States mail, addressed as follows: City of Meridian NeighborWorks Boise Attn: Chris Pope Attn: Patrick Clayton CDBG Program Administrator Home Ownership Lending Director 33 E. Broadway Avenue 3380 W Americana Terrace Ste 120 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Boise, Idaho 83706 Either party may change its authorized representative and/or address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner herein provided. B. Compliance with laws. Subrecipient agrees to comply with HUD regulations concerning CDBG funds, including, but not limited to, 24 CFR Part 570 and subpart K of such regulations. Subrecipient also agrees to comply with all other applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement, except that: (1) Subrecipient does not assume the recipient's environmental responsibilities described in 24 CFR 570.604, and (2) Subrecipient does not assume the recipient's responsibility for initiating the review process under the provisions of 24 CFR Part 52. C. Copyright. Contracts of agreements for the performance of experimental developmental or research work shall provide for the rights of the Federal Government and the recipient in any resulting invention in accordance with 37 CFR Part 401, "Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants Contracts and Cooperative Agreements." D. Independent Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be construed in any manner, as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. Subrecipient shall at all times remain an independent Contractor with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. City shall provide no benefits or insurance coverage whatsoever to Subrecipient and/or to its agents. E. Indemnity. Subrecipient, and each and all of its employees, agents, contractors, officials, officers, servants, guests, and/or invitees, and all participants in Subrecipient's programming, shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City from and for all such losses, claims, actions, and/or judgments for damages or injury to persons or property PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT — NEIGHBORWORKs BOISE PAGE 13 OF 17 and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents or materials prior to the termination. 4. Termination for convenience. In accordance with 24 CFR § 85.44, suspension or termination of the Agreement, in whole or in part, may occur for convenience. 5. Termination for material noncompliance. In accordance with 24 CFR § 85.43, suspension or termination of the Agreement, in whole or in part, may occur if Subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: a. Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein, or such statutes, regulations, executive orders, and HUD guidelines, policies or directives as may become applicable at any time; b. Failure by Subrecipient to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement; c. Ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement; or d. Submission by the Subrecipient to City reports that are incorrect or incomplete in any material respect. 6. Penalty for material noncompliance. In addition to suspension or termination of this Agreement and/or any other remedies as provided by law, upon a finding of material noncompliance, City may declare Subrecipient ineligible for any further participation in City CDBG programming. In the event there is probable cause to believe Subrecipient is in noncompliance with any applicable rules or regulations, City may withhold up to fifteen (15) percent of said Agreement funds until such time as Subrecipient is found to be in compliance by City, or is otherwise adjudicated to be in compliance. K. Assignment. Subrecipient shall not assign or transfer any interest in this agreement without prior written consent of City; provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due to Subrecipient from City under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to City. L. Subcontractors. 1. City must approve. Subrecipient shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in the performance of this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. All subcontracts entered into in the performance of this Agreement shall be awarded pursuant to any applicable provisions of the City Purchasing Policy and/or local, state, or federal laws. 2. Monitoring. Subrecipient shall monitor all subcontracted services on a regular basis to assure contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in written reports and supported with documented evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of noncompliance. Subrecipient shall furnish and cause each of its PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT —NEIGHBORWORKs BOISE PAGE 15 OF 17 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties shall cause this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers to be effective as of the day and year first above written. SUBRECIPIENT: Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. Dba NeighborWorks Boise DL. Q—(C- By: Bud Complier, CEO CITY: u m ,l ID 1 Attest: FASUREVP Jay Cole City Clerk PY16 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT -NEIGHBORwORKS BOISE PAGE 17 OF 17