HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54268 STATE OF TEXAS § CSC No.54268
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This contract("Contract")is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth
(hereafter"City") and Lighthouse for the Homeless, dba True Worth Place (hereafter"Agency"),
a Texas non-profit corporation. City and Agency may be referred to individually as a"Party" and
jointly as "the Parties".
The Parties state as follows:
WHEREAS, City receives grant monies from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Emergency Solutions Grant Program ("ESG"),
Program No. E-20-MW-48-0010, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.231;
WHEREAS, City has received an additional allocation of ESG grant monies under the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES" Act) referenced by HUD as
"ESG-CV";
WHEREAS, the ESG regulations and related HUD guidance publications establish all
requirements for the ESG-CV funds except for those specifically described in this Contract as
deriving from the CARES Act;
WHEREAS, the ESG program is intended to provide homeless persons or persons at risk
of becoming homeless with financial assistance,basic shelter,essential supportive services,and/or
operations, as applicable;
WHEREAS, Agency submitted a proposal and was selected to use ESG-CV funds for an
eligible program under the ESG Regulations whereby Agency will provide services to homeless
persons or persons at risk of becoming homeless;
WHEREAS, City citizens, the Community Development Council, and the City Council
have determined that ESG programs are needed by the City's citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties understand and agree as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
City and Agency hereby agree that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and form
the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this Contract.
2. DEFINITIONS.
In addition to terms defined in the body of this Contract, the terms set forth below shall
have the definitions ascribed to them as follows:
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FT.WORTH, TX
Area Median Income or AMI means the median family income for the Fort Worth-Arlington
metropolitan statistical area as established annually by HUD. The 2020 income limits are attached
hereto as EXHIBIT "A-1"—2020 HUD Income Limits.
At Risk Of Homelessness means the definition provided at 24 CFR 576.2 with the exception that
the income limit is 50% of the Area Median as authorized by the CARES Act;
Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance or BDE means the City's Business Diversity
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011.
Complete Documentation means the following documentation as applicable:
• Attachments I,II, and III, with supporting documentation including:
o Proof of expense: copies of timesheets, invoices, leases, service contracts
or other documentation showing that payment is due by Agency.
o Proof of payment: cancelled checks, bank statements, or wire transfers
necessary to demonstrate that amounts due by Agency were actually paid
by Agency.
o Proof of client eligibility: Source Documentation sufficient to show that
clients participating in the Program are ESG-CV Eligible Clients as
described in Section 6.
• Complete Documentation shall meet the standards described in the attached
EXHIBIT "F"- Standards for Complete Documentation.
• Any other document or record reasonably necessary to verify costs spent and client
eligibility for the Program.
Continuum of Care means the Tarrant Area Continuum of Care.
DBE means disadvantaged business enterprise in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.
Director means the Director of the City's Neighborhood Services Department.
Effective Date means, March 13, 2020.
ESG means Emergency Solutions Grant.
ESG-CV Eligible Client means an individual or household that meets the definition of"homeless"
or "at risk of homelessness" as defined in the HEARTH Act and the ESG Regulations and as
updated by the CARES Act regarding income eligibility for homelessness prevention assistance.
ESG-CV Funds means the ESG-CV grant funds supplied by City to Agency under the terms of
this Contract.
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ESG Regulations means regulations found at 24 CFR Part 576 et seq.
HEARTH Act means the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act
of 2009, 42 U.S.C. 11302 et seq.
HMIS means Homeless Management Information System required by HUD for client data
collection.
HUD means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
IDIS means Integrated Disbursement Information System, HUD's project tracking system.
Neighborhood Services Department means the City's Neighborhood Services Department.
OMB means the Office of Management and Budget.
Program means the services described in EXHIBIT "A"—Program Summary.
Reimbursement Request means all reports and other documentation described in Section 9.
Source Documentation means any documentation sufficient to show under ESG Regulations that
an individual or household is an ESG-CV Eligible Client. Income documentation may include,
but is not limited to,copies of paychecks,Social Security and Disability verification letters,interest
or rental income statements,retirement income statements,child support and alimony verification,
unemployment benefit letters,or any similar documentation allowed under the definition of annual
income in 24 CFR Part 5.609.
Unduplicated Clients means a count of ESG-CV Eligible Clients served at least once in the
Contract Term. ESG-CV Eligible Clients served more than once in the Contract Term will only
be counted the first time they are served when determining the total count of Unduplicated Clients.
3. TERM.
The term of this Contract(Contract Term)begins on the Effective Date and terminates
eighteen(18)months following the date of Contract execution unless earlier terminated as
provided in this Contract. This Contract may be extended if such extension is necessary for
completion of the program, or to amend the contract if necessary to achieve program goals
provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City
policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds. The
Contract Term shall include any extension, if exercised, as provided herein.
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY.
4.1 Provide ESG Funds.
City shall provide up to$120,000 of ESG-CV Funds under the terms and conditions herein.
4.2 Monitor.
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City will monitor the activities and performance of Agency and any of its contractors,
subcontractors or vendors as necessary,but no less than annually. Monitoring by City will include
determining whether Agency is meeting the requirements of the ESG Regulations during the term
of this Contract.
5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCY.
5.1 Required Services.
Agency shall perform the services described in EXHIBIT "A"—Program Summary in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.
5.2 Use of ESG-CV Funds.
5.2.1. Compliance with ESG Regulations and Contract.
Agency shall be reimbursed for eligible Program costs with ESG-CV Funds only if City
determines in its sole discretion that:
5.2.1.1 Costs are eligible expenditures in accordance with ESG Regulations and
applicable provisions of the CARES Act.
5.2.1.2 Costs are in compliance with this Contract and are reasonable and
consistent with industry norms.
5.2.1.3 Complete Documentation, as applicable, is submitted to City by
Agency.
5.2.2 Budget.
5.2.2.1. The ESG-CV Funds will be paid on a reimbursement basis in
accordance with EXHIBIT "B" -Budget.
5.2.2.2 During the term of this Contract, Agency may submit written requests
to increase or decrease line-item amounts in the Budget, including an
explanation of why such increases or decreases are necessary. All
requests shall be approved by Director in writing, with such approval
being in the Director's sole discretion. If Director approves the
Agency's proposed Budget amendment (as approved, the "Amended
Budget"), then the Amended Budget, any approval by a designee, will
take effect on the first day of the month following the month in which it
was approved by Director,unless otherwise specified in the amendment.
All requests for Budget amendments must be submitted no later than 90
days prior to the date of the end of the term of this Contract.
5.2.3 Change in Program Budget.
5.2.3.1 Agency will notify City promptly of any additional funds it receives for
operation of the Program, and City reserves the right to amend this
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Contract in such instances to ensure compliance with HUD regulations
governing cost allocation.
5.2.3.2 Agency agrees to utilize the ESG-CV Funds to supplement rather than
supplant funds otherwise available for the Program.
5.2.4 Payment of ESGCV Funds to Agency.
ESG-CV Funds will be disbursed to Agency upon City's approval of Reimbursement Requests
including submission of Complete Documentation to City in compliance with Section 9. If Agency
expends all funds budgeted for the Program prior to completion of 90%of performance goals,City
may hold back a small amount of the ESG Funds until the end of the term to ensure the completion
of all performance goals. During this interim period,Agency must continue to submit Attachment
III — Client Data Report in EXHIBIT "D" — Reimbursement Forms monthly. It is expressly
agreed by the Parties that any ESG-CV Funds not spent or not approved for reimbursement to
Agency shall remain with City.
5.3 Program Performance Milestones.
5.3.1 Agency represents that the Program will achieve the following milestones in
accordance with EXHIBIT "A"—Program Summary and the table below:
Unduplicated Clients as
specified in EXHIBIT
"A"—Program
Month Expenditures Summary
3 15% 15%
6 30% 30%
9 50% 50%
12 65% 65%
15 80% 80%
18 100% 100%
5.3.2 Failure of Agency to meet these milestones or a material deviation from them as
outlined in this Section 5.3 is a breach of this Contract. For the purpose of this Section, "material
deviation" shall mean more than 10% lower than the specified goal. In the event of such breach,
City reserves the right in its sole option to delay or withhold payment of Reimbursement Requests,
to lower Agency's allocation of ESG-CV Funds, or to terminate this Contract.
5.3.3 Failure to meet at least 80% of its performance milestones or serve 3000
Unduplicated Clients under this Contract may, in City's sole discretion, disqualify Agency for
consideration under the future City Requests for Proposals for federal grant funds.
5.3.4 Amendments to performance milestones regarding ESG-CV Funds must be
approved by the Director in writing, with such approval being in the Director's sole discretion. If
Director approves the Agency's proposed amended performance milestones (as approved, the
"Amended Performance Milestones"), then the Amended Performance Milestones will take
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effect on the first day of the month following the month in which it was approved by Director,
unless otherwise specified in the amendment. All requests for amendments to performance
milestones must be submitted by six months prior to the date of the end of the term of this Contract.
Notwithstanding the above, any amendments to this Contract shall not reduce the number of
Unduplicated Clients stated in Section 5.3.3 and in EXHIBIT "A"—Program Summary.
5.4 Identify Program Expenses Paid with ESG Funds.
Agency will keep accounts and records in such a manner that City may readily identify and
account for Program expenses reimbursed with ESG Funds. These records shall be made
available to City for audit purposes and shall be retained as required hereunder.
5.5 Match.
As authorized by the CARES Act, Agency is not required to provide matching funds for
ESG-CV Funds received under this Contract.
5.6 Program Subcontracts.
Agency shall not enter into a subcontract with another agency, contractor, or vendor to
provide a service to clients for any part of the Program that will be paid with ESG-CV Funds
without City's written consent.
6. CLIENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION.
6.1 Client Eligibility.
Agency will document the eligibility of all prospective clients. Agency may redact the
client's personal information and substitute a client number. Agency may use form attached hereto
as EXHIBIT "I"— Staff ESG Certification Form to document the eligibility of all prospective
clients that receive direct financial assistance as more particularly described as follows.
6.1.1 Agencies Receiving ESG Funds.
6.1.1.1 Coordination of Services. Agency must participate in the local
Continuum of Care (CoQ and the local Coordinated Entry System for
homeless housing programs, and must enter all CoC-required clientdata
into HMIS.
6.1.1.2 Homelessness Status.Agency must verify that all new clients are ESG
Eligible Clients. Acceptable forms of verification include:
i. For emergency shelter (shelter services for homeless including
childcare for homeless clients):
A signed, dated statement from the client stating that the client is
homeless,or that the client is homeless by virtue of fleeing domestic
violence.
ii. For homelessness prevention-financial assistance services:
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1. Documentation that the ESG-CV Eligible Client meets the
at risk of homelessness definition consistent with 24 CFR
Part 576.2 (1-3),
2. Source Documentation that the ESG Eligible Client has an
annual income at or below 50% of AMI,
3. Evidence documenting that the ESG-CV Eligible Client
does not have sufficient resources or support networks
immediately available to prevent them from moving to an
emergency shelter or another place defined in Category 1 of
the "homeless" definition under the HEARTH Act,
4. Documentation of eligibility of the housing unit,habitability
inspection, lease, rent reasonableness, rental assistance
agreement between Agency and landlord,
5. Documentation of client's reasonable prospects of resuming
payment of rent or utilities, as applicable, within a
reasonable time,
6. Evidence documenting that the ESG-CV Eligible Client is
not receiving equivalent or same type of assistance from
other homelessness prevention agencies or funding sources,
and
7. Documentation supporting the type and amount of assistance
provided, including, but not limited to, invoices, past due
notices, and/or executed leases, as applicable, and proof of
payment by Agency.
iii. For rapid re-housing services-financial assistance:
1. Documentation that the individual or household meets the
homeless definition in the HEARTH Act and that the client
is eligible consistent with the definition of homelessness in
24 CFR Part 576.2,paragraphs 1 and 4,
2. Documentation of eligibility of the housing unit,habitability
inspection, lease, rent reasonableness, rental assistance
agreement between Agency and landlord,
3. Documentation of client's reasonable prospects of resuming
payment of rent and/or utilities, as applicable, within a
reasonable time,
4. Evidence documenting that the ESG-CV Eligible Client is
not receiving equivalent or same type of assistance from
other rapid re-housing agencies or funding sources, and
5. Documentation supporting the type and amount of assistance
provided, including, but not limited to, invoices, past due
notices, and/or executed leases, as applicable, and proof of
payment by the agency.
iv. For housing relocation and stabilization services:
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1. Documentation that services are provided for ESG Eligible
Clients as defined in the HEARTH Act, and
2. Documentation that any staff costs and or
relocation/stabilization services directly benefit the ESG-CV
Eligible Client and are clearly distinguished from the general
administration of the Program.
6.1.2 Performance Standards.
Agency must verify that the Program is tracking ESG-CV activities and outcomes in
accordance with the City's performance standards as described in EXHIBIT "J" - ESG
Performance Standards. Upon request, Agency must provide City or the Continuum of Care
with reports demonstrating Program outcomes relative to these Performance Standards.
6.1.3 Written Standards for ESG-CV Assistance.
Agency must verify that the Program is documenting Client Eligibility in accordance with
the City's written standards as described in EXHIBIT 11J-1" — Written Standards for ESG
Assistance. Agency must maintain all records in accordance with Section 8.
6.2 Submission of Complete Documentation.
Agency must submit copies of documentation of client eligibility described in Section 6.1
with Attachment III in each month's Reimbursement Request for all Unduplicated Clients.
6.3 Maintain Documentation.
Agency must maintain copies of all documentation required by this Section for 5 years
following the expiration of the Contract term. This Section shall survive the earlier terminations
or expirations of this Contract.
7. ADDITIONAL ESG REQUIREMENTS.
Agency agrees to comply with all requirements of the ESG Program as stated in the ESG
Regulations, as well as any further requirements established by HUD regarding ESG-CV funds
upon receiving notification of such updated additional requirements from City, including but not
limited to the following:
7.1 Environmental Review.
ESG-CV Funds will not be paid, and costs cannot be incurred until City has conducted an
environmental review and an Environmental Review Record as required by 24 CFR Part 58. The
environmental review may result in a decision to proceed with, modify, or cancel the funding for
the Program. Further, Agency will not undertake or commit any funds to physical or choice
limiting actions as described in any applicable federal regulations. Any violation of this provision
will (i) cause this Contract to terminate immediately; and (ii) require Agency to repay City the
ESG-CV Funds it has already received and forfeit any future payments of ESG-CV Funds.
7.2 Contract Not Constituting Commitment of Funds.
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Notwithstanding any provision of this Contract, the Parties agree and acknowledge that
this Contract does not constitute a commitment of funds, and that such commitment of funds or
approval may occur only upon(i)satisfactory completion of an environmental review, (ii)approval
of City's CARES Act Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan, and (iii) receipt by
City of grant agreement from HUD.
7.3 Monitoring.
7.3.1 Agency understands and agrees that it will be subject to monitoring by City for
compliance with terms and provisions of this Contract and the ESG Regulations for the term of
this Contract. Agency is subject to such monitoring during the term of this Contract and for 5
years after the Contract term ends. For purposes of this Contract,this 5 year period for monitoring
is deemed to begin on the date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and the
time period of any extensions, and end on the date following five full years plus any extension
time period after that date.
7.3.2 Representatives of City, HUD, HUD Office of Inspector General, and the United
States Comptroller General shall have access during regular business hours, upon 48 hours prior
notice, to Agency's offices and records pertaining to the use of the ESG-CV Funds, and to
Agency's officers, directors, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and vendors for the
purpose of such monitoring.
7.3.3 In addition to other provisions of this Contract regarding frequency of monitoring,
City reserves the right to perform desk reviews or on-site monitoring of Agency's compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Contract. City shall provide Agency with a written report of the
monitor's findings after each monitoring visit. If the monitoring report notes deficiencies in
Agency's performance, the report shall include requirements for the timely correction of said
deficiencies by Agency. Failure by Agency to take the action specified in the monitoring report
may be cause for suspension or termination of this Contract as provided herein.
7.3.4 Subsections 7.3.1 through 7.3.3 shall be applicable for the Contract term and for 5
years thereafter and shall survive the earlier termination or expiration of this Contract.
7.3.5 Agency shall provide City annually the results of any state or federal monitoring.
Such results shall be submitted within 60 days of receipt of such state or federal monitoring
report during the term of the Contract.
7.4 Agency Procurement Standards.
Agency shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances for making procurements under this Contract. In addition to the conflict of interest
provisions in Section 14.13.3, Agency shall establish written procurement procedures to ensure
that materials and services are obtained in a cost effective manner and that provides for full and
open competition. When procuring materials and services for this Contract,Agency shall comply
at a minimum with the procurement standards in 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 2 CFR Part 200.326.
7.4.1 Contracts in excess of$10,000.00 made by Agency using ESG-CV Funds must
address termination for cause and convenience including the manner by which such termination
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shall be effected and the basis for settlement of the terminated contract, if any, as required by
Appendix II (B), 2 CFR Part 200.
7.4.2 Agency shall not make any contract with parties listed on the government wide
System for Award Management, www.sam.gov ("SAM"). Agency must confirm by search of
SAM that all contractors paid with ESG-CV Funds are not listed by SAM as being debarred,both
prior to hiring and prior to submitting a Reimbursement Request which includes invoices from any
such contractor. Failure to submit such proofs of search shall be an event of default.
7.5 Cost Principles/Cost Reasonableness.
Agency shall administer its use of ESG-CV Funds in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, as
applicable. The eligibility of costs incurred for performance rendered shall be determined in
accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.400 through 2 CFR Part 200.475.
7.6 Financial Management Standards.
Agency agrees to comply with 2 CFR Part 200,as applicable. Agency also agrees to adhere
to the accounting principles and procedures required therein,utilize adequate internal controls,and
maintain necessary supporting and back-up documentation for all costs incurred in accordance
with 2 CFR Part 200.302 and Part 200.303.
7.6.1 Prohibition of Duplication of Benefits
Agency agrees to comply with Section 312 of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act which prohibits the duplication of benefits or financial assistance to people or
entities affected by a Federally declared emergency. Agency agrees to establish and maintain
adequate procedures to prevent any duplications of benefits with ESG-CV funds.
7.7 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements.
Agency will comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR Part 200, as applicable, or any reasonably
equivalent procedures and requirements that City may require.
7.8 Terms Applicable to Contractors, Subcontractors and Vendors.
Agency understands and agrees that all terms of this Contract, whether regulatory or
otherwise, shall apply to any and all contractors, subcontractors and vendors of Agency which are
in any way paid with ESG-CV Funds or who perform any work in connection with the Program.
Agency shall cause all applicable provisions of this Contract to be included in and made a part of
any contract or subcontract executed in the performance of its obligations hereunder including its
obligations regarding the ESG Regulations. Agency shall monitor the services and work
performed by its contractors, subcontractors and vendors on a regular basis for compliance with
the ESG Regulations and Contract provisions. Agency must cure all violations of the ESG
Regulations committed by its contractors, subcontractors or vendors. City maintains the right to
insist on Agency's full compliance with the terms of this Contract and the ESG Regulations and
Agency is responsible for such compliance regardless of whether actions taken to fulfill the
requirements of this Contract are taken by Agency or by Agency's contractors, subcontractors or
vendors. Agency acknowledges that the provisions of this Section shall survive the earlier
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termination or expiration of this Contract and shall be applicable for 5 years after the termination
of the Contract.
7.9 Copyright and Patent Rights.
No reports,maps,or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall
be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of Agency. HUD and City shall
possess all rights to invention or discovery, as well as rights in data,which may arise as a result of
Agency's performance under this Contract.
7.10 Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 14.13.2.1 and 14.13.4, Agency shall
establish conflict of interest policies for federal awards. Agency shall disclose to City in writing
any potential conflict of interest.
7.11 Compliance with FFATA and Whistleblower Protections.
Agency shall comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 300(b), including provisions of the
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act ("FFATA") governing requirements on
executive compensation and provisions governing whistleblower protections contained in 10
U.S.C. 2409, 41 U.S.C. 4712, 10 U.S.C. 2324, 41 U.S.C. 4304 and 41 U.S.C. 4310.
7.11.1 Agency shall provide City with its DUNS number.
7.12 Internal Controls.
In compliance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.303, Agency shall:
7.12.1 Establish and maintain effective internal control over the ESG-CV Funds that
provides reasonable assurance that Agency is managing the ESG-CV Funds in compliance with
federal statutes,regulations,and the terms and conditions of this Contract. These internal controls
shall be in compliance with guidance in "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal
Government" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the "Internal Control
Integrated Framework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission ("COSO");
7.12.2 Comply with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of this
Contract;
7.12.3 Evaluate and monitor Agency's compliance with statutes,regulations and the terms
and conditions of this Contract;
7.12.4 Take prompt action when instances of noncompliance are identified including
noncompliance identified in audit findings; and
7.12.5 Agency must have written procedures to safeguard protected personally identifiable
information and other information that HUD or City designates as sensitive or Agency considers
sensitive consistent with applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws regarding privacy and
obligations of confidentiality.
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7.13 Confidentiality of Client Information
Consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 576.500, Agency shall comply with the
City's written standards as described in EXHIBIT "N"—Written Standards for Maintenance
of Personally Identifying Information. Furthermore, in compliance with this section, Agency
shall develop and implement written procedures to ensure the following:
7.13.1 Personally Identifying Information
All records containing personally identifying information(as defined in HUD's standards
for participation, data collection, and reporting in a local HMIS) of any individual or family who
applies for and/or receives ESG assistance will be kept secure and confidential.
7.13.2 Victim Information
The address or location of any domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking shelter project assisted by ESG-CV funds will not be made public, except with written
authorization of the person responsible for the operation of the shelter.
7.13.3 Program Participant Information
The address or location of any housing of a client must not be made public, except as
provided under a preexisting policy of either City or Agency and consistent with state and local
laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality.
7.14 Violence Against Women Act Requirements
7.14.1 Agency shall comply with the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") and shall
ensure that any property owner, manager, or facility assisted by the ESG-CV Funds shall, at the
time of application for services,provide all clients receiving rental assistance with a Notice of
Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act in substantially the same form as the
form attached and incorporated as Exhibit"O"-Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA in
compliance with VAWA and 24 CFR Part 574.604(a)(2), where applicable.
7.14.2 Agency agrees that no applicant for ESG-CV assistance may be denied admission
or assistance under the Program on the basis or as a direct result of the fact that they are or have
been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as long as they
would otherwise qualify for the Program.
7.14.3 Agency shall be responsible for reviewing VAWA and 24 CFR Part 574.604 and
shall respond to all emergency transfer requests in accordance with the requirements of those
provisions. Agency may request that all clients requesting an emergency transfer under VAWA
fill out the form attached and incorporated as Exhibit"P"—VAWA Emergency Transfer Request
Form.
8. RECORD KEEPING; REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS; AUDIT.
8.1 Record Keeping.
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Agency shall maintain a record-keeping system as part of its performance of this Contract
and shall promptly provide City with copies of any document City deems necessary for the
effective fulfillment of City's monitoring and evaluation responsibilities. Specifically, Agency
will keep or cause to be kept an accurate record of all actions taken and all funds spent, with
supporting and back-up documentation. Agency will maintain all records and documentation
related to this Contract for 5 years after the Contract term ends. If any claim, litigation, or audit is
initiated before the expiration of the 5 year period, the relevant records and documentation must
be retained until all such claims, litigation or audits have been resolved. For purposes of this
Contract, this 5 year period for record retention is deemed to begin on the date after the final date
of the full eighteen month contract term and the time period of any extensions, and end on the date
following five full years plus any extension time period after that date.
8.2 Access to Records.
Representatives of City, HUD and any duly authorized officials of the federal government
will have full access to, and the right to examine, audit, copy, excerpt and/or transcribe any of
Agency's records pertaining to all matters covered by this Contract for 5 years after the Contract
term ends. Such access shall be during regular business hours and upon at least 48 hours prior
notice. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for access to records is deemed to begin
on the date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and the time period of any
extensions, and end on the date following five full years plus any extension time period after that
date.
8.3 Reports.
Agency will submit to City all reports and documentation described in this Contract in such
form as City may prescribe. Agency may also be required to submit a final performance and/or
final financial report if required by City at the termination of this Contract in such form and within
such times as City may prescribe. Failure to submit to City any report or documentation described
in this Contract shall be an event of default of this Contract and City may exercise all of its
remedies for default under this Contract.
8.3.1 Additional Information.
Agency shall provide City with additional information as may be required by state or
federal agencies to substantiate Program activities and/or expenditure eligibility.
8.4 Change in Reporting Requirements and Forms.
City retains the right to change reporting requirements and forms at its discretion. City
will notify Agency in writing at least 15 days prior to the effective date of such change, and the
Parties shall execute an amendment to the Contract reflecting such change if necessary.
8.5 Audit.
8.5.1 Entities that Expend$750,000 or more in Federal Funds Per Year.
All non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in federal funds within 1 year,
regardless of the source of the federal award, must submit to City an annual audit prepared in
accordance with specific reference to 2 CFR Part 200.501 through Part 200.521. The audit shall
cover the Agency's fiscal years during which this Contract is in force. The audit must be
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prepared by an independent certified public accountant, be completed within 6 months
following the end of the period being audited and be submitted to City within 30 days of its
completion. Agency's audit certification is attached hereto as EXHIBIT "C" — "Audit
Certification Form" and "Audit Requirements". The Audit Certification Form must be
submitted to City prior to or with the first Reimbursement Request. Entities that expend less
than$750,000 a year in federal funds are exempt from federal audit requirements for that year,
but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the federal agency,
City, and General Accounting Office.
8.5.2 City Reserves the Right to Audit.
City reserves the right to perform an audit of Agency's Program operations and finances at
any time during the term of this Contract and for 5 years after the Contract Term ends if City
determines that such audit is necessary for City's compliance with the ESG Regulations or other
City policies. Agency agrees to allow access to all pertinent materials as described herein for such
audit. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for City audit is deemed to begin on the
date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and the time period of any
extensions, and end on the date following five full years plus any extension time period after that
date. If such audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved
within 15 business days after notice to Agency of such questioned practice or expenditure. If
questions are not resolved within this period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding
under this Contract and/or any other contracts with Agency. IF AS A RESULT OF ANY AUDIT
IT IS DETERMINED THAT AGENCY HAS FALSIFIED ANY DOCUMENTATION OR
MISUSED, MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED ESG FUNDS OR SPENT ESG
FUNDS ON ANY INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES, AGENCY AGREES TO REIMBURSE
CITY THE AMOUNT OF SUCH MONIES PLUS THE AMOUNT OF ANY SANCTIONS,
PENALTY OR OTHER CHARGE LEVIED AGAINST CITY BY HUD BECAUSE OF
SUCH ACTIONS.
9. REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
9.1 Deadline for Submitting Reimbursement Requests.
9.1.1 Reimbursement Requests shall be submitted monthly to the City and must be
received by the City on or before the 15th day of the month following the month expenses were
paid by Agency. For example, the Reimbursement Request for June expenses must be received
by July 15. In the event the 15th falls on a weekend or City holiday, Reimbursement Requests
shall be due the next day that the City is open for business. For expenses paid by Agency March
13,2020 through June 30,2020 exclusively,the Reimbursement Request must be received no later
than August 31, 2020. Failure to submit a Reimbursement Request in a timely fashion will result
in City taking the actions outlined in Section 10.1. If expenditures exceed $20,000 per month,
Agency may elect to submit two reimbursement requests per month, with the first reimbursement
request being submitted on the 15th of the month covering expenses paid from the 16th through the
end of the preceding month, and the second reimbursement request being submitted on the 30th of
the month covering expenses paid in the first 15 days of the month. Agency must advise City in
writing no later than 15 days in advance, of their intent to submit two reimbursement requests for
any month during the Contract term.
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9.1.2 City will notify Agency by e-mail within 14 calendar days if a Reimbursement
Request is lacking Complete Documentation or corrections are needed. Agency will have 7
calendar days from the date of the e-mail notice to submit any requested information or missing
documentation. If Agency fails to submit all the required information or missing documentation
within 7 calendar days from the first e-mail,Agency shall forfeit any payments otherwise due that
month and failure to submit any requested information will be considered an event of default as
outlined in Section 10.1.2.
9.2 Submission of Reimbursement Requests.
Agency shall provide City with Complete Documentation and the following reports as
shown in EXHIBIT "D"—Reimbursement Forms with each Reimbursement Request:
9.2.1 Attachment I—Invoice.
This report shall contain the amount requested for reimbursement each month or partial
month, the cumulative reimbursement requested to date (inclusive of that month's or partial
month's request).
9.2.1.1 Agency must submit a separate invoice for each ESG-eligible activity
type funded through this Contract, i.e. Shelter Operations, Homeless
Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, and HMIS.
9.2.2 Attachment II—Expenditure Worksheet.
This report shall itemize each expense requested for reimbursement by Agency and shall
include the Account corresponding the expense to a Budget line item. In order for this report to
be complete the following must be submitted:
9.2.2.1 For payroll expenses,timesheets signed by employees and approved by
supervisor for all payroll expenses listed. Timesheets must distinguish
between ESG-CV-funded time and non-ESG-CV funded time and
reflect actual time spent on ESG-CV-funded activities.Agency may not
submit payroll expenses dated 60 calendar days prior to the date of the
Reimbursement Request unless approved in writing in advance by City
as authorized under the CARES Act. Payroll expenses dated March 13,
2020 through June 30, 2020 must be submitted for Reimbursement no
later than August 31, 2020.
9.2.2.2 For non-payroll expenses, invoices for each expense listed with an
explanation as to how the invoiced expense pertains to the Program.
Agency may not submit invoices dated 60 calendar days prior to the date
of the Reimbursement Request unless approved in writing in advance
by City as authorized under the CARES Act. Non-payroll expenses
dated March 13, 2020 through June 30, 2020 must be submitted for
Reimbursement no later than August 31, 2020.
9.2.2.3 Proof that each expense was paid by Agency, which proof can be
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satisfied by canceled checks, wire transfer documentation,paid receipts
or other appropriate banking documentation.
9.2.3 Attachment III—Client Data Report.
This report shall list each Unduplicated Client served during the month along with his or
her demographic information. The Client Data Report must maintain a list of all clients
served during the Contract term. If Agency, receives funds from the United States
Department of Justice or the Victims of Crime Act, then Agency is prohibited from
submitting the Client Data Report to the City. However, Agency must complete all
required forms under this Section 9.2.3 and maintain applicable demographic information
in client files in accordance with Section 8. In order for this report to be complete the
following must be submitted:
9.2.3.1 Documentation of income verification for each Unduplicated Client the
first time the client is served, which either will be the completed form
attached hereto as EXHIBIT"E"-Form of Income Self Certification
or Source Documentation.
9.2.3.2 Agency may use the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT"I"—Staff ESG
Certification Form to verify client eligibility as described in Section
6.1.
9.2.4 Delivery of Reimbursement Request.
Reimbursement Requests must be submitted through required software system approved
by City or in other manner required by City by the deadline(s) in Section 9.1.1.
9.2.5 Match Report.
As authorized by the CARES Act, Agency is not required to provide matching funds or
report on matching funds for ESG-CV Funds received under this Contract. .
9.2.6 ESG-CV Ouarterly HMIS Report.
Agency shall submit the ESG-CV Quarterly HMIS Report throughout the Contract period,
attached hereto as EXHIBIT "K" — Quarterly Report, with each December, March, June and
September Reimbursement Request submitted on the 15th day of each following month, to
document Agency's participation in the local Continuum of Care's HMIS.
9.3 Withholding Payment.
Failure to timely submit accurate and complete Reimbursement Requests and
Documentation along with any required reports shall be an event of default.
10. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.
10.1 Failure to Submit Reimbursement Request or Required Documentation.
10.1.1 If Agency fails to submit a Reimbursement Request in accordance with Section
9, Agency shall be in default of this Contract. City will notify Agency in writing of such default
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and the Agency will have 5 calendar days from the date of the written notice to submit such
Reimbursement Request to cure the default. If Agency fails to cure the default within such time,
Agency may, at the City's sole discretion, forfeit any payments otherwise due that month.
10.1.2 If Agency fails to submit requested information or missing documentation as
set forth in Section 9.1.2, then Agency may, at the City's sole discretion, forfeit payment due that
month and the failure to submit may,at the City's sole discretion, be considered an event of default
that shall not be cured.
10.1.3 In the event of(i)an uncured default under Section 10.1.1 or an event of default
under 10.1.2 (ii) or more than 2 instances of default, cured or uncured, under these Sections, City
reserves the right at its sole option to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written
notice of such intent with no penalty or liability to City.
10.1.4 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, City will not be required to
pay any ESG-CV Funds to Agency during the period that any Reimbursement Request, report or
documentation is past due or is not in compliance with this Contract or the ESG Regulations, or
during any period during which Agency is in default of this Contract.
10.1.5 In the event of termination under this Section 10.1, all ESG-CV Funds awarded
but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately forfeited and Agency shall
have no further right to such funds.
10.2 Failure to Maintain Records or Submit Reports and Documentation.
If Agency fails to maintain all records and documentation as required in Section 8, or if the
records maintained or reports submitted or documentation is not in compliance with this Contract
or the ESG Regulations as determined by City in its sole discretion, City will notify Agency in
writing and Agency will have 30 calendar days from the date of the written request to obtain or
recreate the missing records and documentation or submit or resubmit any such report or
documentation to City. If Agency fails to maintain the required reports or documentation, or fails
to submit or resubmit any such report or documentation within such time, City shall have the right
to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice of such intent with no penalty
or liability to City.
10.2.1 In the event of termination under this Section 10.2, all ESG-CV Funds awarded
but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately forfeited and Agency shall
have no further right to such funds,and any ESG-CV Funds paid to Agency must be repaid to City
within 30 days of termination. If such ESG-CV funds are not repaid to City within the 30 day
period, City shall exercise all legal remedies available under this Contract.
10.3 In General.
10.3.1 Subject to Section 10.2, and unless specifically provided otherwise in this
Contract,Agency shall be in default under this Contract if Agency breaches any term or condition
of this Contract. In the event that such a breach remains uncured after 30 calendar days following
written notice by City (or such other notice period as may be specified herein) or, if Agency has
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diligently and continuously attempted to cure following receipt of such written notice but
reasonably requires more than 30 calendar days to cure, as determined by both Parties mutually
and in good faith, City shall have the right to elect in City's sole discretion to (i) extend Agency's
time to cure, (ii) terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice of such intent
to Agency, or (iii)pursue any other legal remedies available to City under this Contract.
10.3.2 City's remedies may include:
10.3.2.1 Direct Agency to prepare and follow a schedule of actions for
carrying out the affected activities, consisting of schedules,
timetables and milestones necessary to implement the affected
activities.
10.3.2.2 Direct Agency to establish and follow a management plan that
assigns responsibilities for carrying out the remedial activities.
10.3.2.3 Reprogram ESG-CV Funds that have not yet been expended from
affected activities to other eligible activities or withhold ESG-CV
Funds.
10.3.2.4 Any other appropriate action including but not limited to any
remedial action legally available such as declaratory judgment,
specific performance, damages, temporary or permanent
injunctions, termination of this Contract or any other contracts with
Agency, and any other available remedies.
10.3.3 In the event of termination under this Section 10.3, all ESG-CV Funds awarded
but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately forfeited and Agency shall
have no further right to such funds,and any ESG-CV Funds already paid to Agency must be repaid
to City within 30 days of the termination. Failure to repay such ESG-CV Funds within the 30 day
period will result in City exercising all legal remedies available under this Contract.
10.4 No Funds Disbursed while in Breach.
Agency understands and agrees that no ESG-CV Funds will be paid to Agency until all
defaults are cured to City's satisfaction.
10.5 No Compensation After Date of Termination.
Agency shall not receive any compensation for work undertaken after the date of the
termination.
10.6 Rights of City Not Affected.
Termination shall not affect or terminate any of the existing rights of City against Agency,
or which may thereafter accrue because of Agency's default and this provision shall be in addition
to any and all other rights and remedies available to City under the law. Such termination does
not terminate any provisions of this Contract that have been expressly noted as surviving the term
or termination of the Contract. No delay or omission by City in exercising any right or remedy
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available to it under this Contract shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver or
acquiescence in any Agency default.
10.7 Waiver of Breach Not Waiver of Subsequent Breach.
The waiver of a default or breach of any term, covenant, or condition of this Contract shall
not operate as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or any other term,covenant
or condition hereof.
10.8 Civil,Criminal and Administrative Penalties.
Failure to perform all the Contract terms may result in civil, criminal or administrative
penalties, including,but not limited to those set out in this Contract.
10.9 Termination for Cause.
10.9.1 City may terminate this Contract in the event of Agency's default, inability, or
failure to perform subject to notice, grace and cure periods. In the event City terminates this
Contract for cause, all ESG-CV Funds awarded but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract
shall be immediately rescinded and Agency shall have no further right to such funds and any ESG-
CV Funds already paid to Agency must be repaid to City within 30 days of termination. Failure
to repay such ESG-CV Funds within 30 days will result in City exercising all legal remedies
available to City under this Contract. AGENCY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT
IF CITY TERMINATES THIS CONTRACT FOR CAUSE, AGENCY OR ANY
AFFILIATES OF AGENCY SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OTHER CITY
CONTRACT FOR ESG or ESG-CV FUNDS FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF TERMINATION.
10.9.2 Agency may terminate this Contract if City does not provide the ESG Funds
substantially in accordance with this Contract.
10.10 Termination for Convenience.
In terminating in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II, this Contract may be
terminated in whole or in part only as follows:
10.10.1 By City with the consent of Agency in which case the Parties shall agree upon
the termination conditions, including the effective date and in the case of partial termination, the
portion to be terminated; or
10.10.2 By Agency upon at least 30 days written notification to City, setting forth the
reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion
to be terminated. In the case of a partial termination,City may terminate the Contract in its entirety
if City determines in its sole discretion that the remaining portion of the Contract to be performed
or ESG Funds to be spent will not accomplish the purposes for which the Contract was made.
10.11 Dissolution of Agency Terminates Contract.
This Contract shall terminate in the event Agency is dissolved or ceases to exist. In the
event of termination under this Section, all ESG Funds are subject to repayment and/or City may
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exercise all of its remedies under this Contract.
10.12 Reversion of Assets.
In the event this Contract is terminated with or without cause,all assets acquired by Agency
with the ESG-CV Funds including cash,interest payments from loans or otherwise,all outstanding
notes, mortgages or other security instruments, any accounts receivable attributable to the use of
the ESG-CV Funds, and any real or personal property owned by Agency that was improved with
the ESG-CV Funds shall automatically transfer to City or to such assignee as City may designate.
11. REPAYMENT OF ESG FUNDS.
All ESG-CV Funds are subject to repayment in the event the Program does not meet the
requirements of this Contract or in the ESG Regulations. If Agency takes any action that results
in the City being required to repay all or any portion of the ESG-CV Funds to HUD,Agency
agrees it will reimburse City for such repayment. If Agency takes any action that results in
City receiving a finding from HUD about the Program, whether or not repayment of all or
any portion of the ESG-CV Funds is required of City,Agency agrees City may require that
10% of the ESG-CV Funds be repaid to City as liquidated damages. The Parties agree that
City's damages in the event of either repayment to HUD being required or receiving a finding
from HUD are uncertain and would be difficult to ascertain and may include an impact on City's
ESG grant or other federal grant funds, in addition to the finding by HUD or a required repayment
of funds to HUD by City. Therefore,the Parties agree that payment under this Section of 10% of
the ESG Funds by Agency to City is liquidated damages and not a penalty.
12. CHANGE IN NON-PROFIT STATUS.
Agency must provide City with written notification of any changes to its non-profit status
within 15 calendar days of being notified of the change. Regardless of notice by Agency, if the
non-profit status of Agency changes after the date of this Contract, City may but is not obligated
to, terminate this Contract. In the event of termination under this Section 12, all ESG Funds
awarded but not yet paid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately rescinded and
Agency shall have no further right to such funds. City, in its sole discretion, may require that any
ESG-CV Funds already paid to Agency must be repaid to City within 30 calendar days of
termination under this Section.
13. SURVIVAL.
Any provision of this Contract that pertains to auditing, monitoring, client income
eligibility, record keeping and reports, City ordinances, or applicable ESG requirements, and any
default and enforcement provisions necessary to enforce such provisions, shall survive the
termination of this Contract for 5 years after the Contract term ends and shall be enforceable by
City against Agency. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for City audit is deemed to
begin on the date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and end on the date
five full years after that date regardless of whether or not this Contract is earlier terminated.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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14.1 Agency an Independent Contractor.
Agency shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of City. Agency shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive right to
control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, members, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, clients, licensees or invitees.
14.2 Doctrine of Respondeat Superior.
The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Agency, or its
officers, members, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, clients,
licensees or invitees, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint
enterprise between City and Agency. City does not have the legal right to control the details of
the tasks performed hereunder by Agency, its officers, members, agents, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, vendors, clients, licensees or invitees.
14.3 Agency Property.
City shall under no circumstances be responsible for any property belonging to Agency, or
its officers, members, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, clients, licensees
or invitees that may be lost, stolen or destroyed or in any way damaged and AGENCY HEREBY
INDEMNIFIES AND HOLDS HARMLESS CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS PERTAINING TO OR
CONNECTED WITH SUCH PROPERTY.
14.5 Religious Organization.
Agency shall comply with all applicable requirements as more particularly described in 24
CFR Part 5.109. No portion of the ESG-CV Funds shall be used in support of any sectarian or
religious activity. In addition, there must be no religious or membership criteria for clients of a
ESG-CV-funded service.
14.5.1. Separation of Explicitly Religious Activities.
Agency retains its independence and may continue to carry out its mission, including the
definition, development practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that it does not
use ESG-CV Funds to support or engage in any explicitly religious activities (including activities
that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization), or
in any other manner prohibited by law.
14.5.2 Explicitly Religious Activities.
If Agency engages in explicitly religious activities (including activities that involve overt
religious content such as worship,religious instruction, or proselytization),the explicitly religious
activities must be offered separately, in time or location, from the programs or activities supported
by ESG-CV Funds and participation must be voluntary for clients of a ESG-CV-funded service.
14.5.3 Required Notices.
If Agency constitutes a Faith-based organization under 24 CFR Part 5.109, Agency must
provide all clients of a ESG-CV-funded service with the notice attached as EXHIBIT "M"—
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Notice of Beneficiary Rights. Such notice shall be provided to the client prior to enrollment in
any ESG-CV-funded program or activity. In addition, if a client or prospective client of a ESG-
CV-funded service objects to the religious character of Agency, then Agency must promptly
undertake reasonable efforts to identify and refer the client or prospective client to an alternate
provider to which the client or prospective client has no such objection, as more particularly
described in 24 CFR Part 5.109.
14.6 Venue.
Venue shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas for any action, whether real or asserted, at law or
in equity, arising out of the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance
of this Contract.
14.7 Governing Law.
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises out of the execution,
performance or non-performance of this Contract or on the basis of any provision herein, for any
issue not governed by federal law, the choice of law shall be the laws of the State of Texas.
14.8 Severability.
The provisions of this Contract are severable, and if for any reason a clause, sentence,
paragraph or other part of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid by a court or federal or
state agency, board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
14.9 Written Agreement Entire Contract.
This written instrument and the Exhibits, Attachments, and Addendums attached hereto,
which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract for all purposes, constitute
the entire agreement by the Parties concerning the work and services to be performed under this
Contract. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement which purports to vary the
terms of this Contract shall be void. Any amendments to the terms of this Contract must be in
writing and executed by the Parties.
14.10 Paragraph Headings for Reference Only, No Legal Significance; Number
and Gender.
The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience in reference to this Contract
and are not intended to define or to limit the scope of any provision of this Contract. When context
requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural and the masculine gender shall be deemed
to include the feminine or neuter and the neuter gender to include the masculine and feminine.
The words"include"and"including"whenever used herein shall be deemed to be followed by the
words "without limitation".
14.11 Compliance With All Applicable Laws and Regulations.
Agency agrees to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations that are currently
in effect or that are hereafter amended during the performance of this Contract. Those laws
include,but are not limited to:
➢ ESG Regulations found in 24 CFR Part 576
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➢ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020
➢ SubtitleB of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended,
(42 USC 11371)
➢ Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d et seq.) including
provisions requiring recipients of federal assistance to ensure meaningful access by
persons of limited English proficiency
➢ The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Sections
3601 etseq.)
➢ Executive Orders 11063, 11246 as amended by 11375 and 12086 and as supplemented
by Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60
➢ The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
➢ The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et seq.)
➢ The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
(42 U.S.C. Sections 4601 et seq. and 49 CFR Part 24) ("URA")
➢ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sections 794 et seq.) and 24
CFR Part 8 where applicable
➢ National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sections 4321 et
seq. ("NEPA") and the related authorities listed in 24 CFR Part 58.
➢ The Clean Air Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.) and the Clean Water
Act of 1977, as amended (33 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.) and the related Executive
Order 11738. In no event shall any amount of the assistance provided under this
Contract be utilized with respect to a facility that has given rise to a conviction under
the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act.
➢ Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. Sections 1101 et seq.)
specifically including the provisions requiring employer verifications of legal status of
its employees
➢ The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.), the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 4151 et seq.) and
the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, 24 CFR Part 40, Appendix A
➢ Regulations at 24 CFR Part 87 related to lobbying, including the requirement that
certifications and disclosures be obtained from all covered persons
➢ Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. Sections 701 et seq.) and 24 CFR Part
23, Subpart F
➢ Executive Order 12549 and 24 CFR Part 5.105(c) pertaining to restrictions on
participation by ineligible, debarred or suspended persons or entities
➢ Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
➢ Guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency at 40 CFR Part 247
➢ For contracts and subgrants for construction or repair, Copeland "Anti-Kickback" act
(18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in 29 CFR Part 5
➢ For construction contracts awarded by Agency in excess of$2,000, and in excess of
$2,500 for other contracts which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers,
Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.
327A 300) as supplemented by 29 CFR Part 5
➢ Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.), as amended by
the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851 et
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seq.) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, M, and R
➢ Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200 et seq.
➢ Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ("FFATA") (Pub.L.
109-282, as amended by Section 6205(a) of Pub.L. 110-252 and Section 3 of Pub.L.
113-101)
➢ Federal Whistleblower Regulations, as contained in 10 U.S.C. 2409, 41 U.S.C. 4712,
10 U.S.C. 2324, 41 U.S.C. 4304 and 41 U.S.C. 4310.
14.12 u�-Assisted Pr-oi ets--and Empiei' ent and otherncvaomW
14.13 Prohibition Against Discrimination.
14.13.1 General Statement.
Agency shall comply in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this
Contract, with all non-discrimination requirements of 24 CFR Part 5 as modified by 24 CFR Part
576.57(a) and Chapter 17, Article III, Division 4 —Fair Housing of the City Code. Agency may
not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin,
familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, or transgender, nor will Agency permit its officers, members, agents, employees, or
clients to engage in such discrimination.
This Contract is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17, Article
III,Division 3 -Employment Practices of the City Code, and Agency hereby covenants and agrees
that Agency, its officers, members, agents, employees and contractors, have fully complied with
all provisions of same and that no employee, or applicant for employment has been discriminated
against under the terms of such ordinances by either or its officers, members, agents, employees
or contractors.
14.13.2 No Discrimination in Employment during the Performance of This
Contract.
During the performance of this Contract Agency agrees to the following provision, and
will require that its contractors and subcontractors also comply with such provision by including
it in all contracts with its contractors:
[Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name]will not unlawfully discriminate against
any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national
origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender
expression or transgender. [Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name]will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are hired without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion,
national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity,gender expression or transgender and that employees are treated fairly during employment
without regard to their race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability
or perceived disability, sexual orientation,gender identity,gender expression or transgender. Such
action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms
of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. [Contractor's,
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Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees
and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination
clause.
[Contractor's Subcontractor's or Vendor's name l will, in all solicitations or
advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of [Contractor's, Subcontractor's or
Vendor's name], state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or
perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender.
[Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] covenants that neither it nor any of its
officers, members, agents, employees, or contractors, while engaged in performing this Contract,
shall, in connection with the employment, advancement or discharge of employees or in
connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against
persons because of their age or because of any disability or perceived disability, except on the
basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
[Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] further covenants that neither it nor its
officers,members, agents, employees, contractors, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify,
in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this Contract, a maximum age limit
for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
14.13.3 Agency's Contractors and the ADA.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
("ADA"), Agency warrants that it and any of its contractors will not unlawfully discriminate on
the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public,nor in the availability,terms
and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or employees of,Agency or
any of its contractors. AGENCY WARRANTS IT WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH THE
ADA'S PROVISIONS AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS CONCERNING DISABILITY AND WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD CITY HARMLESS AGAINST ANY CLAIMS OR ALLEGATIONS ASSERTED BY
THIRD PARTIES, CONTRACTORS SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS OR AGENTS
AGAINST CITY ARISING OUT OF AGENCY'S AND/OR ITS CONTRACTORS',
SUBCONTRACTORS', VENDORS' OR AGENTS' OR THEIR RESPECTIVE
EMPLOYEES'ALLEGED FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE-REFERENCED
LAWS CONCERNING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THIS CONTRACT.
14.14. Conflicts of Interest and Violations of Criminal Law.
14.14.1 Agency Safeguards.
Agency shall establish safeguards to prohibit its employees, board members, advisors and
agents from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a
desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family,
business or other ties. Agency shall disclose to City any such conflict of interest or potential
conflict of interest, immediately upon discovery of such.
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14.14.2 General Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest.
No employees, agents, consultants, officers or elected officials or appointed officials of
City or of Agency who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to
activities assisted with ESG-CV funds or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making
process or gain inside information with regard to these activities may utilize ESG-CV services,
may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a ESG-CV-assisted activity, or have an interest in
any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds thereunder, either for
themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for 1 year
thereafter..
14.14.2.1 Agency shall establish conflict of interest policies for federal awards
including the ESG-CV Funds and shall disclose in writing potential
conflicts of interest to City as authorized by 2 CFR Part 200.112.
14.14.2.2 Agency shall comply with HUD requirements regarding
organizational conflicts of interest in provision of shelter, housing,
prevention and related services as more particularly described in 24
CFR Part 576.404.
14.14.3 Conflicts of Interest Involving Procurement.
The conflict of interest provisions of 2 CFR Part 200.318 , shall apply in the procurement
of property and services by Agency. In all cases not governed by those Sections, the provisions
of 24 CFR Part 576.57(d) of the ESG Regulations shall apply.
14.14.3.1 As more particularly described in 2 CFR Part 200.318,Agency shall
maintain and submit to City written standards of conduct covering
conflicts of interest and governing the performance of its employees
engaged in the selection,award,and administration of contracts. No
employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award,
or administration of a contract supported by a federal award if he or
she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. The standards of
conduct must provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for
violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of
Agency.
14.14.3.2 The officers, employees, and agents of Agency shall neither solicit
nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from
contractors or parties to subcontracts.
14.14.3.3 Notwithstanding the prohibition contained in Section 14.13.3.2,
Agency may set standards of conduct for situations in which the
financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item
of nominal value. Such standards of conduct must provide for
disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by
Agency's officers, employees or agents.
14.14.3.4 Agency shall maintain written standards of conduct covering
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organizational conflicts of interest. Organizational conflicts of
interest means that because of relationships with a parent company,
affiliate, or subsidiary organization, Agency is unable or appears to
be unable to be impartial in conducting a procurement action
involving a related organization.
14.14.3.5 Agency must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of
procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily
limited to the following: rationale for the method of procurement,
selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the
basis for the contract price.
14.14.4 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest.
In compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.112, Agency is required to timely disclose to City in
writing any potential conflict of interest.
14.14.5 Disclosure of Texas Penal Code Violations.
Agency affirms that it will adhere to the provisions of the Texas Penal Code which prohibit
bribery and gifts to public servants.
14.14.6 Disclosure of Federal Criminal Law Violations.
In compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.113, Agency is required to timely disclose to City all
violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery or gratuity violations potentially
affecting the Agency.
14.15 Subcontracting with Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business
Enterprises and Labor Surplus Areas.
14.15.1 For procurement contracts $50,000.00 or larger that are paid for, in part or in
full, with ESG-CV Funds, Agency agrees to abide by City's policy to involve Minority Business
Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises and to provide them equal opportunity to compete for
contracts for construction,provision of professional services,purchase of equipment and supplies
and provision of other services required by City. Agency agrees to incorporate the City's BDE
Ordinance, and all amendments or successor policies or ordinances thereto, into all contracts and
subcontracts for procurement larger than $50,000.00 or larger that are paid for, in part or in full,
with the ESG-CV Funds and will further require all persons or entities with which it so contracts
to comply with said ordinance.
14.15.2 It is national policy to award a fair share of contracts to disadvantaged business
enterprises ("DBEs"), small business enterprises ("SBEs"), minority business enterprises
("MBEs"), and women's business enterprises ("WBEs"). Accordingly, affirmative steps must be
taken to assure that DBEs, SBEs, MBEs, and WBEs are utilized when possible as sources of
supplies, equipment, construction and services.
14.15.2.1 In order to comply with federal reporting requirements, Agency
must submit the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT "L" — MBE
Reporting Form for each contract or subcontract with a value of
$10,000.00 or more paid or to be paid with the ESG-CV Funds.
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Agency shall submit this form by the date specified in EXHIBIT
"L"—MBE Reporting Form.
14.16 Other Laws.
The failure to list any federal, state or City ordinance, law or regulation that is applicable
to Agency does not excuse or relieve Agency from the requirements or responsibilities in regard
to following the law, nor from the consequences or penalties for Agency's failure to follow the
law, if applicable.
14.17 Assignment.
Agency shall not assign all or any part of its rights,privileges, or duties under this Contract
without the prior written approval of City. Any attempted assignment of same without approval
shall be void, and shall constitute a breach of this Contract.
14.18. Right to Inspect Agency Contracts.
It is agreed that City has the right to inspect and approve in writing any proposed contracts
between Agency and any contractor or vendor engaged in any activity in conjunction with this
ESG-CV-funded Program prior to any charges being incurred.
14.19 Force Maieure
If Agency becomes unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this
Contract due to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, acts of public
enemies, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, epidemics, earthquakes, fires, floods, restraints or
prohibitions by any court,board, department, commission or agency of the United States or of any
States, civil disturbances, or explosions, or some other reason beyond Agency's control
(collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such Force Majeure Event
will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. Agency will give City written notice
of the existence,extent and nature of the Force Majeure Event as soon as reasonably possible after
the occurrence of the event. Failure to give notice will result in the continuance of Agency's
obligation regardless of the extent of any existing Force Majeure Event. Agency will use
commercially reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform as soon as possible.
14.20 IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT.
City actively supports the Immigration&Nationality Act(INA)which includes provisions
addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Agency shall
verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees who perform work under this
Agreement. Agency shall complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form(I-9), maintain
photocopies of all supporting employment eligibility and identity documentation for all
employees, and upon request, provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting eligibility
documentation for each employee who performs work under this Agreement. Agency shall
establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any
employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. Agency shall provide City with a
certification letter that it has complied with the verification requirements required by this
Agreement. Agency shall indemnify City from any penalties or liabilities due to violations of this
provision. City shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this
provision by Agency.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE.
AGENCY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS
AND DEFEND, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR
SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR
CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED
PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND/OR THE
OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED
HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED
NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS,EMPLOYEES,CONTRACTORS
OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY; AND AGENCY HEREBY ASSUMES ALL
LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,INCLUDING DEATH,
TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KINDS OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OR
NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND/OR THE OPERATIONS,
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED HEREIN,WHETHER
OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR
SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. AGENCY LIKEWISE COVENANTS AND AGREES TO
AND DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL INJURY,DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF
CITY,ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
AGENCY, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, INVITEES, LICENSEES, OR CLIENTS, OR CAUSED, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY.
IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, BOTH AGENCY AND
CITY, THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR THIS SECTION INCLUDES
INDEMNITY BY AGENCY TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT CITY FROM THE
CONSEQUENCES OF CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE,WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE
IS ALLEGED TO BE THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY,
DAMAGE OR DEATH.
AGENCY AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES,OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL LIABILITY
FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER
THIS CONTRACT, EVEN IF THE INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS IS CAUSED
BY CITY'S SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE.
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AGENCY SHALL REQUIRE ALL OF ITS CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS TO INCLUDE IN THEIR CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY IN FAVOR OF CITY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME
FORM AS ABOVE.
16. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY BY AGENCY.
If Agency, as a charitable or nonprofit organization, has or claims an immunity or
exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including
death,to persons or property, Agency hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such
immunity or exemption as against City. This Section shall not be construed to affect a
governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law.
17. INSURANCE AND BONDING.
Agency will maintain coverage in the form of insurance or bond in the amount of$120,000
to insure against loss from the fraud, theft or dishonesty of any of Agency's officers, agents,
trustees, directors or employees. The proceeds of such insurance or bond shall be used to
reimburse City for any and all loss of ESG-CV Funds occasioned by such misconduct. To
effectuate such reimbursement, such fidelity coverage shall include a rider stating that
reimbursement for any loss or losses shall name the City as a Loss Payee.
Agency shall furnish to City in a timely manner, but not later than the Date of Execution,
certificates of insurance as proof that it has secured and paid for policies of commercial insurance
as specified herein. If City has not received such certificates by the Date of Execution of the
Contract , Agency shall be in default of the Contract and City may, at its option, terminate the
Contract.
Such insurance shall cover all insurable risks incident to or in connection with the
execution,performance,attempted performance or nonperformance of this Contract. Agency shall
maintain the following insurance coverage and limits:
Commercial General Liability(CGL) Insurance
$ 500,000 each occurrence
$1,000,000 aggregate limit
Non-Profit Organization Liability or Directors & Officers Liability
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Annual Aggregate Limit
Business Automobile Liability Insurance
$1,000,000 each accident on a combined single-limit basis, or
$ 250,000 Property Damage
$ 500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate
Insurance policy shall be endorsed to cover"Any Auto", defined as autos owned, hired,
and non-owned. Pending availability of the above coverage and at the discretion of
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City,the policy shall be the primary responding insurance policy versus a personal
auto insurance policy if or when in the course of Agency's business as contracted
herein.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Part A: Statutory Limits
Part B: Employer's Liability
$100,000 each accident
$100,000 disease-each employee
$500,000 disease-policy limit
Note: Such insurance shall cover employees performing work on any and all projects
including but not limited to construction, demolition, and rehabilitation. Agency or its
contractors shall maintain coverages, if applicable. In the event the respective contractors
do not maintain coverage, Agency shall maintain the coverage on such contractor, if
applicable, for each applicable contract.
Additional Requirements
Such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's reasonable option and no more
frequently than once every 12 months, and Agency shall revise such amounts within 30 days
following notice to Contractor of such requirements.
Agency will submit to City documentation that it has obtained insurance coverage and has
executed bonds as required in this Contract prior to payment of any monies provided hereunder.
Where applicable, insurance policies required herein shall be endorsed to include City as an
additional insured as its interest may appear. Additional insured parties shall include employees,
officers, agents, and volunteers of City.
Any failure on part of City to request certificate(s) of insurance shall not be construed as a waiver
of such requirement or as a waiver of the insurance requirements themselves.
Insurers of Agency's insurance policies shall be licensed to do business in the state of Texas by
the Department of Insurance or be otherwise eligible and authorized to do business in the state of
Texas. Insurers shall be acceptable to City insofar as their financial strength and solvency and
each such company shall have a current minimum A.M. Best Key Rating Guide rating of A-: VII
or other equivalent insurance industry standard rating otherwise approved by City.
Deductible limits on insurance policies shall not exceed $5,000 per occurrence unless otherwise
approved by City.
In the event there are any local, federal or other regulatory insurance or bonding requirements for
the Program, and such requirements exceed those specified herein, the former shall prevail.
Agency shall require its contractors to maintain applicable insurance coverages, limits, and other
requirements as those specified herein;and Agency shall require its contractors to provide Agency
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with certificate(s) of insurance documenting such coverage. Also, Agency shall require its
contractors to have City and Agency endorsed as additional insureds (as their interest may appear)
on their respective insurance policies.
Directors and Officers Liability coverage shall be in force and may be provided on a claims-made
basis. This coverage may also be referred to as Management Liability,and shall protect the insured
against claims arising out of alleged errors in judgment,breaches of duty and wrongful acts arising
out of their organizational duties. Coverage shall protect not only the entity, but all past, present
and future directors, officers, trustees, employees, volunteers and committee members.
Notwithstanding any provision in this Contract to the contrary, when applicable, Agency
shall comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.310 and shall, at a minimum, provide the
equivalent insurance coverage for real property and equipment acquired or improved with
ESG Funds as provided to property owned by Agency.
18. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING.
The undersigned representative of Agency hereby certifies, to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of Agency,
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 in connection with the
awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal grant,the making of any federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative
agreement.
If any funds other than federally 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,
member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative
agreement, Agency shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
this Contract was made or entered into. Submission of this certificate is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this Contract imposed by 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. Any person
who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000.00 and not more than$100,000.00 for each such failure.
Agency shall require that the language of this certification be included in all subcontracts or
agreements involving the expenditure of federal funds.
19. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS.
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Agency shall give City immediate notice in writing of any action,including any proceeding
before an administrative agency, filed against Agency in conjunction with this Contract or the
Program. Agency shall furnish immediately to City copies of all pertinent papers received by
Agency with respect to such action or claim. Agency shall provide a notice to City within 10 days
upon filing under any bankruptcy or financial insolvency provision of law.
20. NOTICE.
All notices required or permitted by this Contract must be in writing and are deemed
delivered on the earlier date of the date actually received or the third day following deposit in a
United States Postal Service post office or receptacle; with proper postage, certified mail return
receipt requested; and addressed to the other Party at the address set out below or at such other
address as the receiving Party designates by proper notice to the sending Party.
City:
City Attorney's Office
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: 817-392-7600
Copy to:
Neighborhood Services Department
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Attention: Director
Telephone: 817-392-7540
Copy to:
Neighborhood Services Department
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Attention: Senior Contract Compliance Specialist
Telephone: 817-392-7563
Agency:
Lighthouse for the Homeless, dba True Worth Place
Toby Owen
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Telephone: 817-632-7402
21. AGENCY HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT.
Agency represents that it possesses the legal authority,pursuant to any proper, appropriate
and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken,to enter into this Contract and to perform
the responsibilities herein required.
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22. COUNTERPARTS.
This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be considered
an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument which may be sufficiently evidenced
by one counterpart.
23. PROGRAM INCOME
Parties agree that should program income as defined by HUD be earned as a result of this
contract, including through the return of rental security deposits or utility deposits paid with ESG-
CV funds on behalf of clients, Agency shall keep separate financial records of the receipt and
expenditure of such program income, and shall use all such program income for ESG-eligible
expenses. As authorized by 24 CFR 576.200(f), expenditures of ESG Program Income are eligible
as match for ESG funds received under future contracts.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed 1 duplicate original of this
Contract in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
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Taylor Paris,Assistant City Attorney
APPROVED BY:
Victor Turner
Director,Neighborhood Services Department
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements
Barbara AS ary
Barbara Asbury(Aug 7,202017:50 CDT)
Barbara Asbury
Compliance and Planning Manager
LIGHTHO E FOR THE HOMELESS, DBA TRUE WORTH PLACE
By:
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Toby Owen, Chief Executive Officer
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT "A"—Program Summary
EXHIBIT "A-1"—2020 HUD Income Limits
EXHIBIT "B"—Budget
EXHIBIT "C"—Audit Certification Form
EXHIBIT "D"—Reimbursement Forms
EXHIBIT "E"—Form of Income Self-Certification
EXHIBIT "F"—Standards for Complete Documentation
EXHIBIT "G"—Section 3 Reporting Forms (NOT APPLICABLE)
EXHIBIT "H"—Match Report
EXHIBIT "I"—ESG Staff Certification Form
EXHIBIT "J" - ESG Performance Standards
EXHIBIT "J-1"—Written Standards for ESG Assistance
EXHIBIT "K"—ESG Quarterly HMIS Report
EXHIBIT "L"—MBE Reporting Form
EXHIBIT "M"—Notice of Beneficiary Rights
EXHIBIT "N"—Written Standards for Maintenance of Personally Identifying Information
EXHIBIT "O"—Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA
EXHIBIT "P"—VAWA Emergency Transfer Request Form
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LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE HOMELESS EXHIBIT "A"
DBA TRUE WORTH PLACE
Emergency Day Shelter PROGRAM SUMMARY
PROGRAM SUMMARY
(ESG-CV)
March 13, 2020 to September 30, 2021 $120,000.00
PERIOD AMOUNT
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned them in the Contract.
PROGRAM:
The Program provides emergency day shelter to unaccompanied men and women in the City of
Fort Worth. In addition to day shelter, services include showers, hygiene items, mail services,
and locker storage. Navigation services are also provided including linking clients to critical
services and resources such as public benefits, housing, employment services, health and mental
health care and substance abuse. Additionally, access to case management services is provided to
help individuals rapidly exit homelessness.
Due to the COVID pandemic, costs have increased for additional services. ESG Funds will be used
to pay for a percentage of salaries and fringe benefits for security staff to manage building safety. To
cover additional costs to meet social distancing requirements,ESG Funds will also pay for additional
supplies, and increased utility costs.
Agency office and Program services will be provided at 1513 E. Presidio St, Fort Worth, TX
76102, Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION:
Service Category (if more than one category, specify amount for each): ESG Emergency Shelter
Component
Regulatory Citation(s):
24 CFR 576.102
Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security Act of 2020
Agency will maintain documentation which verifies that 100% of the clients served are homeless based
on the current HUD definitions.
PROGRAM GOALS:
Minimum Number of Clients to be Served: The Program must serve a minimum of 3,000
Unduplicated Clients as shown by the monthly Attachment III and yearly SAGE(HMIS reporting).
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EXHIBIT "A-1"
2020 HUD INCOME LIMITS
2020 Median Family Income -Fort Worth/Arlington, TX*
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
30%AMI $17,150 $19,600 $22,050 $24,450 $26,450 $28,400 $30,350 $32,300
50%AMI $28,550 $32,600 $36,700 $40,750 $44,050 $47,300 $50,550 $53,800
60%AMI 1 $34,260 1 $39,120 1 $44,040 1 $48,900 1 $52,860 1 $56,760 1 $60,660 1 $64,560
80%AMI 1 $45,650 $52,200 1 $58,700 1 $65,200 1 $70,450 1 $75,650 1 $80,850 $86,100
*Income limits are published at least annually by HUD.
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EXHIBIT"B"-BUDGET
Account Grant Budget I A B C Total
EMERGENCY SHELTER
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Salaries 1001 $ 58,240.00 $ 1,218,388.00 $ 1,276,628.00
FICA 1002 $ 3,611.00 $ 94,051.00 $ 97,662.00
Life/Disability Insurance 1003 $ -
Health/Dental Insurance 1004 $ 10,149.00 $ 87,351.00 $ 97,500.00
Unemployment-State 1005 $ 3,194.00 $ 3,194.00
Worker's Compensation 1006 $ 9,750.00 $ 9,750.00
Office Supplies 1007 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00
Food Supplies 1008 $ -
Insurance 1009 $ 61,500.00 $ 61,500.00
Accounting 1010 $
Contract Labor Security(City needs copy of
contract before expenses can be reimbursed) 1011 $ 4,740.00 $ 4,740.00
Other() 1012 $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00
SHELTER OPERATIONS
Maintenance 2001 $ 61,500.00 $ 61,500.00
Security 2002 $ 29,700.00 $ 29,700.00
Insurance 2003 $
Utilities 2004 $ 36,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 143,250.00 $ 197,250.00
Supplies 2005 $ 12,000.00 $ 129,000.00 $ 141,000.00
Repairs 2006 $ -
OtherO 2007 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00
SUBTOTAL EMERGENCY SHELTER $ 120,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 1,861,924.00 $ 2,064,924.00
HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION
PREVENTION
Salaries 3001
FICA 3002
Life/Disability Insurance 3003
Health/Dental Insurance 3004
Unemployment-State 3005
Worker's Compensation 3006
Other() 3007
REHOUSING
Salaries 4001
FICA 4002
Life/Disability Insurance 4003
Heal"ental Insurance 4004
SUBTOTAL HR&S $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PREVENTION
Rental Assistance 5001
Utility Payments 5002
REHOUSING
Rental Assistance 6001 $
Security Deposits 6002
SUBTOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE $ _ $ _ $ _ $ _
HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM(HMIS)
HMIS Software Costs 7001
SUBTOTAL HMIS
BUDGET TOTAL $ 120,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 1,861,924.00 $ 2,064,924.00
FUNDING A: TCHC DCSF
FUNDING B: Tarrant ESG
FUNDING C: Donations/rent/cash rese
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021-EXHIBIT"B"- Page 1
The following tables were created for the purpose of preparing, negotiating, and determining the cost
reasonableness and cost allocation method used by the Agency for the line item budget represented on
the first page of this EXHIBIT "B"—Budget. The information reflected in the tables is to be
considered part of the terms and conditions of the Contract. Agency must have prior written approval
by the City to make changes to any line item in the Budget as outlined in Section 5.2.2 in the
Contract. The deadline to make changes to EXHIBIT "B"—Budget is June 1, 2021.
SALARY DETAIL
Est. Percent to Amount to
Position Title Annual Salary Grant Grant
Security $ 29,120.00 100.0% $ 29,120.00
Security $ 29,120.00 100.0% $ 29,120.00
TOTAL 1 $ 58,240.00 1 100.0%1 $ 58,240.00
FRINGE DETAIL
Percent of Est. Percent to Amount to
Payroll Amount Grant Grant
FICA 6.20% $ 3,611.00 4.0% $ 3,611.00
Life/Disability Insurance
Health/Dental Insurance $ 10,149.00 10.0% $ 10,149.00
Unemployment-State
Worker's Compensation
HRA
Retirement
Parking
Mileage
Other
TOTAL $ 13,760.00 100.0% $ 13,760.00
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Office Supplies
Food Supplies
TOTAL
MISCELLANEOUS
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Insurance
Accounting
Contract Labor(Security)
Other()
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TOTAL
SHELTER OPERATIONS
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Maintenance
Security
Insurance
Utilities $ 197,250.00 18% $ 36,000.00
Supplies $ 141,000.00 9% $ 12,000.00
Repairs
Other()
TOTAL $ 338,250.00 $ 48,000.00
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
Rental Assistance $ -
Security Deposits
Utility Payments
Utility Deposits
Moving Costs
Motel/Hotel Vouchers
TOTAL $ -
HMIS
Est. Percent to Amount to
Total Budget Grant Grant
HMIS Software Costs
TOTAL
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -EXHIBIT"B" -BUDGET
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EXHIBIT "C"
AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021—EXHIBIT"C"—AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM 1
Lighthouse for the Homeless,dba True Worth Place
AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
Agency: Lighthouse for the Homeless, dba True Worth Place
Fiscal Year Ending: September 30. 2021
[During the fiscal year in which funds will be received,we will exceed the federal expenditure
threshold of$750,000. We will have our Single Audit or Program Specific Audit completed
and will submit the audit report described in 2 CFR Part 200 within 7 months after the end
of the audited fiscal year or 30 days within its completion, whichever is the earlier date.
❑ During the fiscal year in which funds will be received,we will not exceed the$750,000 federal
expenditure threshold required for a Single Audit or a Program Specific Audit to be performed
this fiscal year. (Fill out schedule below)
Federal Expenditure Disclosure
?MUST_ be filled out if Sine_le Audit or Program Audit is NOT required.
Pass Through Program Name & Contract
Federal Grantor Grantor CFDA 'Number Number Expenditure
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Total Federal Expenditures for this Fiscal Year:
Sig t and Title Date
Failure to submit this or a similar statement or failure to submit a completed single audit package
as described in the federally required audit requirements described in 2 CFR Part 200, as
applicable, by the required due date may result in suspension of funding and may affect eligibility
for future funding. Notwithstanding the above, this certification acknowledges the agency's
commitment to meet all other financial reporting, financial statements, and other audit
requirements as may be set forth in the Contract.
ESG PSA CONTRACT 2020—EXHIBIT"C"—AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM 2
Lighthouse for the Homeless,dba True Worth Place
Exhibit "D" --Reporting Forms
[See attached]
1
Attachment I
INVOICE
Lighthouse for the Homeless
Agency: dba True Worth Place
Address: PO Box 2645
City, State, Zip: Fort Worth, TX 76113
Program: True Worth Place
Period of Service:
Tax ID No.
P.O. No.
FID No.
Program
Amount
This Invoice Cumulative to Date
ESG-CV-Shelter
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ATTACHMENT II
City of Fort Worth
Neighborhood Services Department
Expenditure Worksheet
Agency: Lighthouse for the Homeless,dba True Worth Place
Program: True Worth Place
Only highlighted codes can be reimbursed
Please aroup like account codes.
Account
Line Code(See Expense Line Item
No. Check No. Date Payee Description/Job Title* Key to Right) Amount I Account
1 EMERGENCY SHELTER
2 ESSENTIAL SERVICES
3 Salaries 1001
4 FICA 1002
5 Life/Disability Insurance 1003
6 Health/DentalInsurance 1004
7 Unemployment-State 1005
8 Worker's Compensation 1006
9 Office Supplies 1007
10 Food Supplies 1008
11 Insurance 1009
12 Accounting 1010
13 Contract Labor 1011
14 Othero 1012
15 SHELTER OPERATIONS
16 Maintenance 2001
17 Security 2002
18 Insurance 2003
19 Utilities 2004
20 Supplies 2005
21 Repairs 2006
22 Othero 2007
23 HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATIO
24 PREVENTION
25 Salaries 3001
26 FICA 3002
27 Life/Disability Insurance 3003
28 Health/DentalInsurance 3004
29 Unemployment-State 3005
30 Worker's Compensation 3006
31 Othero 3007
32 REHOUSING
33 Salaries 4001
34 FICA 4002
35 Life/Disability Insurance 4003
36 Health/DentalInsurance 4004
37 Unemployment-State 4005
38 Worker's Compensation 4006
39 Othero 4007
40 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
41 PREVENTION
42 Rental Assistance 5001
43 Utility Payments 5002
44 REHOUSING
45 Rental Assistance 6001
46 Security Deposits 6002
47 Utility Deposits 6003
48 Utility Payments 6004
49 Moving Costs 6005
50 Motel/Hotel Vouchers 6006
51 HMIS
52 HMIS Software Costs 7001
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55
56
57
58
59
60
Total $0.00
*For Salaries,state employee's title under Description/Job Title. Rent must identify tenant
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Lighthouse for the Homeless
Agency: dba True Worth Place
Address: PO Box 2645
City, State, Zip: Fort Worth, TX 76113
Program: True Worth Place
Period of Service:
Tax ID No.
Program Amount
This Invoice Cumulative to Date
IESG-Match
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Neighborhood Services Department
MATCH Expenditure Worksheet
Agency: Lighthouse for the Homeless,dba True Worth Place
Program: True Worth Place
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*Payroll must identify employee. Rent must identify tenant. Other payments should identify individuals,if applicable.
EXHIBIT "E"
INCOME CERTIFICATION FORMS
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"E"--INCOME CERTIFICATION FORM
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City of Fort Worth
CERTIFICATION OF INCOME STATEMENT
Applicant Name:
Current Address: Phone#:
City and Zip:
Household Members and Income
(including applicant)
Last Name First Name Age Monthly Source of Income
Income $$
TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS (Include Yourself, Spouse,Children,etc.)
Total Gross Annual Household Income:
PERSONAL INFORMATION:(Check one in each item. This Information is Required for Federal Reporting Purposes)
a. ❑MALE b. ❑WHITE ❑BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN ❑BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN&WHITE
❑FEMALE ❑AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE ❑ASIAN
❑AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE&WHITE ❑ASIAN&WHITE
❑NATIVE HAWAIIAN/OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER ❑BALANCE/OTHER
❑AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE&BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN
c. ETHNICITY d. DISABLED e. IS HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD FEMALE?
❑HISPANIC ❑YES ❑YES
❑NON-HISPANIC ❑NO ❑NO
Certification: I certify that the information I am providing is true and could be subject to verification at any
time by a third party. I also acknowledge that the provision of false information could leave me subject to the
penalties of Federal, State and local law.
Signature of Applicant Date
WARNING: TITLE 18,SECTION 1001 OF THE U.S.CODE STATES THAT A PERSON IS GUILTY OF A FELONY
FOR KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY MAKING FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS TO ANY DEPARTMENT OF
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
_______For use by Agency staff only------------
Household Size: Gross Annual Income:
Applicable Income Limit: Is Applicant Eligible?
Check if Applicant refused to provide demographic information: 0
Staff Assessment of Demographics:
Person Making Determination: Date:
NOTE: Address, income amounts and sources for ALL household members are required.
Ciudad de Fort Worth
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"E"--INCOME CERTIFICATION FORM
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CERTIFICACON DE DECLARACON DE INGRESOS
Nombre del Solicitante:
Direcci6n de Actualidad: Telefono:
Ciudad y Codigo Postal:
Miembros Del Hogar e Ingresos
(Incluyendo el/la Solicitante)
Apellido Nombre Had Ingreso Origen de Ingresos
Mensual
*TOTAL NOMERO DE MIEMBROS DEL HOGAR (Incliiyase Usted.)
Total Anual de Ingresos del hogar:
**INFORMAC16N PERSONAL:(Seleccione uno en cada articulo. Esta infonnaci6n es requerida por el Gobiemo federal.)
a. ❑MASCULINO b. ❑BLANCO ❑NEGRO/AFRICANO AMERICANO ❑NEGRO/AFRICANO AMERICANO&BLANCO
❑FEM SHNO ❑INDIO AMERICANO/NATIVO DE ALASKA ❑ASIATICO
❑INDIO AMERICANO/NATIVO DE ALASKA&BLANCO ❑ASIATICO&BLANCO
❑NATIVO HAWAIANO/OTRO DE LAS ISLAS PACIFICAS ❑BALANCE/OTRO
❑INDIO AMERICANO/NATIVO DE ALASKA&NEGRO/AFRICANO AMERICANO
c. ETHNICIDAD d. INCAPACITADO e. DES LA CABEZA DEL HOGAR MUJER?
❑HISPANO ❑ SI ❑ SI
❑NO-HISPANO ❑NO ❑NO
Certificaci6n: Yo certifico que la informaci6n que yo estoy proporcionando es verdadera y puedo ser sujeto a
verificacion a cualquiera hora por tercera parte. Yo tambien reconozco que la provision de informaci6n falsa
puede dejarme sujeto a penalidades Federales, Estatales, y a ley local.
Firma del Solicitante Fecha
ADVERTENCIA: TITULO 18,SECCI6N 1001 DEL C6DIGO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS INDICA QUE UNA
PERSONA ES CULPABLE DE UN DELITO POR SABER Y VOLUNTARL MENTE RACER DECLARACIONES FALSOS O
FRAUDULENTAS A CUALQUIER DEPARTAMENTO DE GOBIERNO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS.
_______Para use de em leados de la a encia----_________
#De Miembros de Familia: Ingreso Anual:
Limite de Ingreso: LEs solicitante elegible?
Compruebe si el solicitante se neg6 a dar su informacion personal: (�
Evaluaci6n del empleado sobre informaci6n personal:
Persona haciendo la determinaci6n: Fecha:
Note: La direccion de la casa y los ingresos (y sus origenes) para todos miembros del hogar son requeridos
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"E"--INCOME CERTIFICATION FORM
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EXHIBIT "F"
STANDARDS OF DOCUMENTATION
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"F"--STANDARDS OF DOCUMENTATION Page 1
Lighthouse for the Homeless,dba True Worth Place
2020-2021 Documentation Standards for
ESG Public Service Contract Expenses
Budget Line ;-1 Notes/Other
Items 0
00
Employee Salaries and Benefits-City will only reimburse a percentage of any employee's salary and benefits who work directly with the ESG-funded Program. Percentages
will be cost allocated and determined prior to the execution of the ESG Contract. Agencies requesting the reimbursement of 100%of any Agency employee will require prior
City approval. Agencies must show calculation on how the ESG portion of employee salaries and benefits were calculated consistently with the ESG Contract.
If an employee works on both a ESG eligible and non-ESG eligible program(s),the City will only reimburse for a reasonable portion of
the employee's salary. Prior to the execution of the ESG Contract,the Agency will priovide the City with a written statement on how
each employee's time will be allocated. If an employee works 100%of their time directly with the ESG-funded Program,then 100%of
the employee's salary may be eligible for reimbursement. Agency must submit a written statement that 100%of the employee's time is
spent working directly with the ESG-funded Program. Statements must be signed by a person authorized to sign on behalf of the
Agency and will be submitted with the October invoice.
Salaries X x• Reimbursement requests must include a timesheet and work log that reflects the hours worked by the employee(s)working directly on
the ESG-funded Program. For employees who are paid with multiple funding sources,timesheets must reflect all funding sources. If
separate timesheets are kept for each funding source,all such timesheets must be submitted to City. Timesheets must be signed by
employee and supervisor. Agency must show a calculation and documentation of how the employee's salary was calculated and
invoiced to City.
'If employees are paid by direct deposit rather than check,then the agency must submit both the direct deposit payment company's
report(such as an ADT report)and a bank statement or check showing payment to the direct deposit company.
FICAIMedicare X X X
Life Insurance x x x
Health x x x If the City pays gross salary,this is already included.If the City pays the employer portion,the Agency must provide proof that the
Insurance employee is enrolled in the benefit plan,must show a calculation and documentation of how the invoiced amount was calculated,and
Disability x x x must provide documentation showing payment.Invoice and proof of payment are only required with the first reimbursement request and
Insurance at anytime there are changes to amounts,enrollments,disenrollments,etc.
Unemployment x x x
Insurance
If the City pays gross salary,this is already included.If the City pays the employer portion,the Agency must provide proof that the
Retirement x x x employee is enrolled in the benefit plan,must show a calculation and documentation of how the invoiced amount was calculated,and
must provide documentation showing payment.Invoice and proof of payment are only required with the first reimbursement request and
at anytime there are changes to amounts,enrollments,disenrollments,etc.
Materials,Equipment,Goods and Supplies-City will only reimburse for the cost allocated percent or amount spent in support of the ESG-funded Program. Agencies
requesting reimbursement for these items will require prior City approval. Agencies must show calculation on how the ESG portion of these expenses were calculated
consistently with the ESG Contract.
Office Supplies X X X
Office
Equipment X X X X X
Rental
Postage X X X
Printing X X X
Construction&
Building X X X X This category is only available for the REACH Program and Habitat for Humanity.
Materials
Sport and
Recreation X X X
Equipment
Cleaning X X X
Su lies
Teaching Aids X X X
Craft Supplies X X X
Food Supplies X X X This category is only available to the Program provided by Meals on Wheels.
Rent, Utilities and Maintenance-City will only pay for a portion of these expenses. The portion of these expenses will be determined by the square footage attributable to
the ESG-funded Program and shall be cost-allocated in accordance with the amount of space used for the ESG-funded Program. These expenses may only be in support of
the ESG-funded Program. The items listed below require prior City approval and the Agency is required to identify any funding source that pays for the portion of the
expenses that is not paid with ESG funds. Agencies must show calculation on how the ESG portion of these expenses were calculated consistently with the ESG Contract.
Telephone X X
Gas X X
Water/Wastew X X
ater
Electric X X
Solid Waste X X
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 Exhibit"F"—STANDARDS FOR COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION 1
Facility This item requires approval by the City prior to the execution of the ESG Contract. Repairs may be categorized as major/minor
Maintenance X X X X rehabilitation projects and must be approved through the full HUD Environmetal Review.
and Repairs
Rent X X X City will pay for a portion of the rent for the Program facility so long as its in proportion to the square footage attributable to the ESG-
funded program.
Miscellaneous
This item requires prior approval by the City. Prior to the execution of the ESG Contract,the Agency must submit a written statement
that lists the contract labor services to be used during the Contract term. Agency will submit a memo related to the procurement of such
Contract Labor X X X X X services and will forward any information pertaining to the procurement process to City. This requirement applies to,but is not limited to,
services retained for security services,legal,accounting,transportation providers,educational facilitators,custodial services,etc.
Agencies may not use the contract services of any City of Fort Worth Department.
City-required X X City will only pay for a percentage of the City-required insurance so long as it's in proportion to the square footage attributable to the
Insurance ESG-funded program.
City requires that the agency submit its fee schedule or formula on how the Agency calculates the childcare scholarship amount. The
fee schedule/formula should demonstrate a breakout of income levels,and for each income level the schedule should demonstrate
Childcare X X which portion of the expense is to be paid by the family and which portion of the expense is to be reimbursed by the City. A fee
Scholarships schedule/formula must be submitted to the City prior to the first payment. Agency must submit documentation supporting that the client
is income eligible and that the household is being charged in conformance with the fee schedule. If the fee schedule/formula changes at
any time during the contract term,the Agency must immediately notify City on the date the new fee schedule/formula takes into effect.
"$0"Income Agecies that are required to verify and provide proof of household income to determine eligibility,must require that anyone who is over
Certifications the age of 18,living in the housohold,submit a$0 Income Certification.
If an audit is required because federal funds exceed$750,000,then the cost should be split evenly by all grant funding sources. Agency
Audit Services X X X X must show calculation on how the ESG portion of the accounting services were calculated. For example,if the ESG grant is 10%of
your Agency's budget,then invoice shall not exceed 10%of the overall cost. Agency must show a calculation and documentation of
how the invoiced amount was calculated,and must provide documentation showing payment.
*Proof of payment effective October 1,2013: Payments or Expenses must be documented in the following manner:
A)Image of the check AND bank statement showing the check cleared the bank;OR,
B)Image of the cancelled check(ex.At end of bank statement);OR,
C)Payroll Check Stub,"Advice",or Statement AND Bank Statement indicating payroll;OR,
D)For wire or e-transfers:Reciept or statement from payee/vendor OR bank statement.
Final as of 09262017 DC
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 Exhib@"F"—STANDARDS FOR COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION 1
EXHIBIT "G"
SECTION 3 REPORTING FORMS
NOT APPLICABLE
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EXHIBIT "H"
MATCH REPORT
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"H"-MATCH REPORT 1
CITY OF FORT WORTH
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
This attachment is designed to document proposed sources and to assess compliance with the
required Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG)match portion at 24 CFR 576.51.ESG funds are matched
dollar-for-dollar for each program year allocation.
City of Fort Worth ESG Funds $ Agency ESG Match $
1. SOURCES OF LOCAL MATCH:
Other Federal (including pass-through funds, e.g., City CDBG, County FEMA, etc.)
MATCH SOURCE MATCH AMOUNT
TOTAL MATCH $
2. STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING: (e.g., State Housing Trust Funds,Local
Assessment, etc.)
MATCH SOURCE MATCH AMOUNT
TOTAL MATCH $
3. PRIVATE (including recipient) FUNDING:
MATCH SOURCE MATCH $AMOUNT
Fund Raising/Cash $
Loans $
Building Value or Lease $
Donated Goods $
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"H"—MATCH REPORT 2
Donated Computers $
New Staff Salaries $
Volunteers($5/hr) $
Volunteer Medical/Legal $
TOTAL MATCH $
Comments:
CERTIFICATION: The undersigned, hereby, gives assurance that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the data
included in this report is true and accurate,and if submitted by a non-profit agency,has been approved by the governing
body of the organization prior to submission.The match funds identified in this report are not included as contribution for
any other federally assisted project or program as required by 24 CFR 84.23(a)(2)
Date: Submitted by: Phone Number:
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 --EXHIBIT"H"—MATCH REPORT 3
EXHIBIT "I"
ESG STAFF CERTIFICATION FORM
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Lighthouse for the Homeless,dba True Worth Place
City of Fort Worth
STAFF CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ESG FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Instructions:In order for City to approve reimbursement for any client,agency must submit: (1)client documentation of income(source documentation or self-
certification);(2)documentation of homelessness;(3)copy of lease;and(4)this completed form.(1)-(4)must be submitted upon initial reimbursement request for
assistance for each client.
HOMELESS PREVENTION ONLY:(1)-(4)upon agency request for reimbursement for the 4'month of rent for a client(excluding arrears).
1. General Information
Head of Household Name: Age:
Names of Other Household Members: Age:
Age:
Age:
Age:
Age:
Household Income is less than 30%AMI? Yes ❑ No❑ N/A(Rapid Rehousing Initial Evaluation Only) ❑
Client Lacks Resources/Support Networks? Yes ❑ No❑
Type(s)of ESG Financial Assistance: Rent❑ Rent Arrears ❑ Utility❑ Deposit(s) ❑
Unit Address(must be in City of Fort Worth):
2. Other ESG Requirements
Lease in agency file? Yes ❑ No ❑
Client receives NO other rental subsidy(ie.Housing Choice Voucher)? Yes ❑ No❑
Rental Assistance Agreement between landlord and agency in agency file? Yes ❑ No ❑
Unit Number of Bedrooms:
Fair Market Rent(FMR)&Rent Reasonableness: Area FMR Limit(as published by HUD):
Unit Rent per lease:
Unit meets Habitability Standards? Yes ❑ No ❑ Date of Inspection:
3. Lead-Safe Housing:
Applicable when(1)providing ESG rental assistance for more than 3 months excluding arrears,(2)pre-1978 housing unit,AND(3)child under 6 in household.
Not Applicable ❑
Number of Months Rental Assistance Provided(excluding arrears):
Year Housing Unit Built: Visual Inspection Indicates Unit and Property Free of Deteriorated Paint?
Yes ❑ No ❑
Name of Visual Assessor*:
*For named,agency must have on file a certificate of completion of HUD's Visual Assessment Course(hM2://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/training/visualassessment/h00100.cfm)
Required certifications:Each person signing below certifies to the following:(1)To the best of my knowledge,the program participant named above meets all requirements
to receive assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG). (2) To the best of my knowledge and ability, all of the information used in making this eligibility
determination is true and complete.(3)I am not related to the program participant through family,business or other personal ties.(4)To the best of my knowledge,neither I
nor anyone related to me has received or will receive any financial benefit for this eligibility determination.(5)I understand that fraud is investigated by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development,Office of Inspector General,and may be punished under Federal laws to include,but not limited to,18 U.S.C.1001 and 18 U.S.C.641(6)
I understand that if any of these certifications is found to be false,I will be subject to criminal,civil and administrative penalties and sanctions.
ESG Staff Signature: Date:
ESG Supervisor Signature: Date:
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EXHIBIT "J"
ESG PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Emergency Solutions Grant Performance Standards
Activity Output/Outcome Data Collection
Required
Street Number of Persons: Pulled From:
Outreach A. Total Unduplicated Served A. CAPER Q6b
B. Total Unduplicated Engaged B. CAPER Q9b
Of those receiving Case Management, Pulled From:
Number of Persons: A. CAPER Q23a
A. Those placed in temporary housing destinations B. CAPER Q23a
B. Those placed in permanent housing destinations
Emergency Number of Persons: Pulled From:
Shelter A. Total Unduplicated Served A. CAPER Q6b
Operations B. Total Unduplicated Receiving Case Management B. Custom Report
Of those receiving Case Management, Pulled From:
Number of Persons: A. CAPER Q23a
A. Those exiting Emergency Shelter to temporary or B. CAPER 20a
permanent housing destinations
B. Those who have more non-cash benefits at exit than at
entry
Homeless Number of Persons: Pulled From:
Prevention A. Total Unduplicated Served A. CAPER Q6b
Of those receiving Case Management, Pulled From:
Number of Persons: A. CAPER Q23b
A. Those able to maintain housing at exit B. CAPER Q20a
B. Those who have more non-cash benefits at exit than at
entry
Rapid Re- Number of persons: Pulled From:
Housing A. Total Unduplicated Served A. CAPER Q6b
Of those receiving Case Management, Pulled From:
Number of Persons: A. CAPER Q23a
A. Those who exited to or maintained permanent housing B. CAPER Q20a
at exit C. Custom Report
B. Those who have more non-cash benefits at exit than at
entry
C. Those who have more case income at exit than at entry
Coordinated A. 100% of Rapid Re-Housing enrollments come from Pulled From:
Entry Coordinated Entry System Coordinated Entry
System: B. 90% of Coordinated Entry System referrals must be System Reporting
Proposed accepted by housing providers Metrics under
Future C. The average length of time between referral to lease up development
Measure is less than 60 days
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In order to successfully record performance outcomes, the CoC system requires that once
a household is enrolled in an ESG program,non-domestic violence agencies must complete
an initial HUD Intake Assessment within the HMIS system(ETO),the HUD Mid-Program
Assessment,and the HUD Exit Assessment upon program exit.Performance outcomes will
be reported to the City using the HMIS generated ESG reports.
Domestic Violence Organizations will provide the same data utilizing their similar data
systems.
Reassessments are required for program participants receiving homelessness prevention
assistance and rapid re-housing assistance. Participants receiving homeless prevention
must be reassessed quarterly; rapid re-housing participants must be reassessed at least
yearly. All participants must receive an exit assessment and enter it into HMIS or a
comparable-level database.
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EXHIBIT "J-1"
Written Standards for ESG Assistance
Individuals and families eligibility. Households receiving either emergency shelter or rapid re-housing
assistance must meet HM's revised definition of homelessness. Households receiving homelessness
prevention assistance must meet the definition of"at risk of homelessness",have incomes at or below 30%
AMI, and lack sufficient resources and support networks to retain housing. Eligible ESG-assisted
individuals and households must reside in the City of Fort Worth. Individuals receiving rapid re-housing
assistance must be housed to a unit located in the City of Fort Worth. Agencies will conduct initial
evaluation of clients to determine program eligibility, and kind of assistance needed. Agencies will re-
evaluate quarterly the assistance provided to homelessness prevention recipients, and yearly, to rapid re-
housing clients. Re-evaluation will ascertain that: i) annual incomes do not exceed 30% AMI; ii) clients
lack resources and support networks to retain housing without ESG assistance. Annual incomes are
established per 24 CFR 5.609. All clients must receive an exit assessment that will then be entered into
HMIS or comparable database.
Coordination among emergency shelter,homelessness prevention,rapid re-housing,and other homeless
assistance and housing providers. To receive ESG funds, an agency has to be an active member of the
Continuum of Care (CoQ. The CoC leads the coordination among agencies to assist the homeless and
prevent homelessness. It also engages and coordinates resources to improve current programs and funding
strategies.
Determining and prioritizing homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance.Rapid re-housing
and homelessness prevention providers will determine prioritization among eligible clients. This should be
based on a risk assessment. Prioritization should take into account: 1) families with children, and elderly
and disabled persons who do not require permanent supportive housing;and 2)the share of rent and utilities
costs that each client must pay, if any, while receiving homelessness prevention or rapid re-housing
assistance. The City recommends that clients share in rent and utility costs, unless there are reasons for
receiving 100%ESG-assistance.
Duration of rental assistance. Per§576.103 and§576.104,agencies shall provide clients for no more than
24 months, during any 3-year period with short-term rental assistance, medium-term rental assistance,
payment of rental arrears,or any combination thereof. Short-term rental assistance is limited to 3 months.
Medium-term rental assistance extends over 3 months but not more than 24 months. Payment of rental
arrears consists of a one-time payment for up to 6 months of rent in arrears,including any late fees on those
arrears.
Type,amount,and duration of housing stabilization and/or relocation assistance. Agencies will establish
standards for the type, amount, and duration of housing stabilization and/or relocation services provided,
acknowledging that services may not extend for more than 24 months within a 3-year period. Housing
relocation and stabilization services include financial assistance (moving costs, rental application fees,
security deposits,last month's rent,utility deposits and utility payments),and services(housing search and
placement, housing stability and case management, mediation, legal services, and credit repair.) The
amount and type of assistance provided shall aim at clients becoming self-sufficient. The City shall have
access to documentation that supports the amount and type of assistance provided.
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EXHIBIT "K"
ESG QUARTERLY HMIS REPORT
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City of Fort Worth
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)
Quarterly HMIS Report
Agency Name: Reporting Period: From
Contact Person: To
This report is meant to collect data that is required for the HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER). This report is due each quarter, on January 15,April 15, July 15 and September 30 of each Contract year. Please
fill out the report according to your Agency's accomplishments. If a particular activity does not apply to your Agency (for
example, a shelter does not perform homeless prevention) please fill in all zeros for that particular column. This information
should be collected from HMIS and the total number of persons should match comparable figures on the City's Attachment III
Report. If this report does not match the City's Attachment III Report, the Agency may be required to resubmit the report and
provide an explanation for the discrepancy.
Total Persons Served Total Persons Total Persons
Homelessness Rapid Re- Emergency Served This Served
Prevention Housing Shelters Quarter (Cumulative)
Special Populations Served-All Activities
Veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Elderly
HIV/AIDS
Chronically Homeless
Persons with Disabilities
Severely Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse(Drug,
Alcohol
Other Disabilities(Physical,
Developmental)
Total
Number of Persons in Household
Adults
Children
Don't Know/Refused/Other
Missing Information
Total
Gender-All Activities
Male
Female
Trans ender
Don't Know/Refused/Other
IMissing Information
Prepared by: D.C.and C.A.
Updated:2/11/2015 Page 1 of 2
Total Persons Served Total Persons Total Persons
Homelessness Rapid Re- Emergency Served This Served
Prevention Housing Shelters Quarter (Cumulative)
Total
Age-All Activities
Under18
18-24
25 and over
Don't Know/Refused/Other
Missing Information
Total
Shelter Utilization
Number of New Units-
Rehabilitation
Number of New Units-Conversion
Total Number of Bed-Nights
Available*
Total Number of Bed-Nights
Provided**
Performance Standards
Received Case Management
Exited to transitional or permanent
housing
With higher cash income at exit
With non-cash benefits at exit
Exited to or maintained permanent
housing at exit
Did not enter CoC Shelter or
Transitional Housing during
remainder of ESG year
*The total number of beds that are available in a year. For example, if they are all year-round beds, it would be 365 multiplied by the
number of emergency shelter beds; if some are seasonal as well (e.g.,only winter)then add in the number of nights each bed is available.
Count all emergency shelter beds,whether or not they are ESG-funded.
**The number of beds that were filled each night. Count all emergency shelter beds,whether or not they are ESG-funded.
Prepared by: D.C.and C.A.
Updated: 8/31/2015 Page 2 of 2
EXHIBIT "L"
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NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS
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Notice of Beneficiary Rights
Name of Agency:
Name of Program:
Contact information for Program Staff(name,phone number, and e-mail address, if appropriate):
Because this program is supported in whole or in part by direct Federal financial assistance from
the Federal Government, we are required to let you know that:
• We may not discriminate against you on the basis of religion, religious belief, a refusal
to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice;
• We may not require you to attend or participate in any explicitly religious activities that
are offered by us and any participation by you in these activities must be purely
voluntary;
• We must separate, in time or location, any privately funded explicitly religious activities
from activities supported by direct Federal financial assistance;
• If you object to the religious character of our organization, we must make reasonable
efforts to identify and refer you to an alternative provider to which you have no such
objection; and
• You may report an organization's violations of these protections, including any denial of
services or benefits, by contacting or filing a written complaint to HUD [or the
intermediary, if applicable].
We must give you this written notice before you enroll in our program or activity, as required by
24 CFR 5.109.
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EXHIBIT "N"
WRITTEN STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING
INFORMATION
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Written Standards for Maintenance of Client Confidentiality
Personally identifying information. Households receiving assistance under ESG must have
reasonable assurance of confidentiality. All client records, including name, household members,
date of birth, Social Security number, Driver's License Number, and any other identifying
information of any individual or family who applies for and/or receives ESG assistance will be
kept secure and confidential. This includes maintaining client records in a safe, locked file
cabinet, filing area, or office that is not accessible to the general public and with access that is
limited to staff persons providing direct services to the client(s).
Domestic Violence Shelter Locations. The address or location of any domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, or stalking shelter with ESG funds will not published, disclosed or made
public, except with written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of the
shelter.
Domestic Violence Shelter Participants. The address or location of any housing of a program
participant will not be published, disclosed or made public to any individual not providing direct
services to the participant, except as provided under a preexisting privacy policy of the agency
and consistent with state and local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality.
Federal/Local Government Rights. City,HUD, the HUD Office of Inspector General, and the
Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives, must have
the right of access to all books, documents,papers, or other records of the agency that are
pertinent to the ESG grant, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts.
These rights of access are not limited to the required retention period but last as long as the
records are retained.
Public Rights. Citizens,public agencies, and other interested parties must have reasonable
access (consistent with state and local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality
and the confidentiality requirements in this part)to records regarding any uses of ESG funds the
agency received during the preceding 5 years.
Reports. The agency must collect and report data on its use of ESG funds in the Homeless
Management Information System(HMIS)
Compliance. Agency must incorporate into its policies and procedures a process that will
ensure the confidentiality of program participants' identifying information; records pertaining to
any individual or family provided family violence prevention; and treatment services offered
under any project assisted with ESG funds.
Agency Notification. Agency is provided the requirements for maintaining client confidentiality
via(a) annual Technical Assistance Training provided by City of Fort Worth Neighborhood
Services Department staff, (b) Individual Agency Technical Assistance visits (as scheduled), and
(c) annual monitoring visit conducted by City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Compliance
&Planning Division staff.
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Open Records Request. City staff required to comply with open records requests will receive
the requirements for maintaining client confidentiality and comply in accordance with HUD
regulations.
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NOTICE OF OCCUPANCY RIGHTS UNDER U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OMB Approval No.2577-0286
Expires 06/30/2017
EXHIBIT "O"—Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA
[Insert Name of Housing Providers]
Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women A&
To all Tenants and Applicants
The Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)provides protections for victims of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. VAWA protections are not only available
to women, but are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual
orientation.3 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) is the Federal
agency that oversees that [insert name of program or rental assistance] is in compliance with
VAWA. This notice explains your rights under VAWA. A HUD-approved certification form is
attached to this notice. You can fill out this form to show that you are or have been a victim of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and that you wish to use your
rights under VAWA."
Protections for Applicants
If you otherwise qualify for assistance under [insert name of program or rental assistance],
you cannot be denied admission or denied assistance because you are or have been a victim of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Protections for Tenants
1 The notice uses HP for housing provider but the housing provider should insert its name where HP is used.
HUD's program-specific regulations identify the individual or entity responsible for providing the notice of
occupancy rights.
2 Despite the name of this law,VAWA protection is available regardless of sex,gender identity,or sexual
orientation.
3 Housing providers cannot discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic,including race,color,national
origin,religion,sex,familial status,disability,or age. HUD-assisted and HUD-insured housing must be made
available to all otherwise eligible individuals regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation,gender identity,or
marital status.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
2
If you are receiving assistance under [insert name of program or rental assistance], you may
not be denied assistance, terminated from participation, or be evicted from your rental housing
because you are or have been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking.
Also, if you or an affiliated individual of yours is or has been the victim of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by a member of your household or any guest, you
may not be denied rental assistance or occupancy rights under [insert name of program or
rental assistance] solely on the basis of criminal activity directly relating to that domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Affiliated individual means your spouse,parent, brother, sister, or child, or a person to whom
you stand in the place of a parent or guardian (for example, the affiliated individual is in your
care, custody, or control); or any individual, tenant, or lawful occupant living in your household.
Removing the Abuser or Perpetrator from the Household
HP may divide (bifurcate) your lease in order to evict the individual or terminate the assistance
of the individual who has engaged in criminal activity(the abuser or perpetrator) directly relating
to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
If HP chooses to remove the abuser or perpetrator, HP may not take away the rights of eligible
tenants to the unit or otherwise punish the remaining tenants. If the evicted abuser or perpetrator
was the sole tenant to have established eligibility for assistance under the program, HP must
allow the tenant who is or has been a victim and other household members to remain in the unit
for a period of time, in order to establish eligibility under the program or under another HUD
housing program covered by VAWA, or, find alternative housing.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
3
In removing the abuser or perpetrator from the household, HP must follow Federal, State, and
local eviction procedures. In order to divide a lease, HP may, but is not required to, ask you for
documentation or certification of the incidences of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking.
Moving to Another Unit
Upon your request, HP may permit you to move to another unit, subject to the availability of
other units, and still keep your assistance. In order to approve a request, HP may ask you to
provide documentation that you are requesting to move because of an incidence of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. If the request is a request for emergency
transfer, the housing provider may ask you to submit a written request or fill out a form where
you certify that you meet the criteria for an emergency transfer under VAWA. The criteria are:
(1) You are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking. If your housing provider does not already have documentation that you
are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, your
housing provider may ask you for such documentation, as described in the
documentation section below.
(2) You expressly request the emergency transfer. Your housing provider may
choose to require that you submit a form, or may accept another written or oral
request.
(3) You reasonably believe you are threatened with imminent harm from
further violence if you remain in your current unit. This means you have a
reason to fear that if you do not receive a transfer you would suffer violence in the
very near future.
Form HUD-5380
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OR
You are a victim of sexual assault and the assault occurred on the premises
during the 90-calendar-day period before you request a transfer. If you are a
victim of sexual assault, then in addition to qualifying for an emergency transfer
because you reasonably believe you are threatened with imminent harm from
further violence if you remain in your unit, you may qualify for an emergency
transfer if the sexual assault occurred on the premises of the property from which
you are seeking your transfer,and that assault happened within the 90-calendar-day
period before you expressly request the transfer.
HP will keep confidential requests for emergency transfers by victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and the location of any move by such victims and
their families.
HP's emergency transfer plan provides further information on emergency transfers, and HP must
make a copy of its emergency transfer plan available to you if you ask to see it.
Documenting You Are or Have Been a Victim of Domestic Violence,Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault or Stalking
HP can, but is not required to, ask you to provide documentation to "certify" that you are or have
been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Such request
from HP must be in writing, and HP must give you at least 14 business days (Saturdays,
Sundays, and Federal holidays do not count) from the day you receive the request to provide the
documentation. HP may,but does not have to, extend the deadline for the submission of
documentation upon your request.
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You can provide one of the following to HP as documentation. It is your choice which of the
following to submit if HP asks you to provide documentation that you are or have been a victim
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
• A complete HUD-approved certification form given to you by HP with this notice, that
documents an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
The form will ask for your name, the date, time, and location of the incident of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and a description of the incident.
The certification form provides for including the name of the abuser or perpetrator if the
name of the abuser or perpetrator is known and is safe to provide.
• A record of a Federal, State, tribal, territorial, or local law enforcement agency, court, or
administrative agency that documents the incident of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault, or stalking. Examples of such records include police reports, protective
orders, and restraining orders, among others.
• A statement, which you must sign, along with the signature of an employee, agent, or
volunteer of a victim service provider, an attorney, a medical professional or a mental
health professional (collectively, "professional") from whom you sought assistance in
addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or the effects of
abuse, and with the professional selected by you attesting under penalty of perjury that he
or she believes that the incident or incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking are grounds for protection.
• Any other statement or evidence that HP has agreed to accept.
If you fail or refuse to provide one of these documents within the 14 business days, HP does not
have to provide you with the protections contained in this notice.
Form HUD-5380
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If HP receives conflicting evidence that an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking has been committed(such as certification forms from two or more members
of a household each claiming to be a victim and naming one or more of the other petitioning
household members as the abuser or perpetrator), HP has the right to request that you provide
third-party documentation within thirty 30 calendar days in order to resolve the conflict. If you
fail or refuse to provide third-party documentation where there is conflicting evidence, HP does
not have to provide you with the protections contained in this notice.
Confidentiality
HP must keep confidential any information you provide related to the exercise of your rights
under VAWA, including the fact that you are exercising your rights under VAWA.
HP must not allow any individual administering assistance or other services on behalf of HP (for
example, employees and contractors)to have access to confidential information unless for
reasons that specifically call for these individuals to have access to this information under
applicable Federal, State, or local law.
HP must not enter your information into any shared database or disclose your information to any
other entity or individual. HP, however, may disclose the information provided i£
• You give written permission to HP to release the information on a time limited basis.
• HP needs to use the information in an eviction or termination proceeding, such as to evict
your abuser or perpetrator or terminate your abuser or perpetrator from assistance under
this program.
• A law requires HP or your landlord to release the information.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
VAWA does not limit HP's duty to honor court orders about access to or control of the property.
This includes orders issued to protect a victim and orders dividing property among household
members in cases where a family breaks up.
Reasons a Tenant Eligible for Occupancy Rights under VAWA May Be Evicted or
Assistance May Be Terminated
You can be evicted and your assistance can be terminated for serious or repeated lease violations
that are not related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking committed
against you. However, HP cannot hold tenants who have been victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to a more demanding set of rules than it applies to
tenants who have not been victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking.
The protections described in this notice might not apply, and you could be evicted and your
assistance terminated, if HP can demonstrate that not evicting you or terminating your assistance
would present a real physical danger that:
1) Would occur within an immediate time frame, and
2) Could result in death or serious bodily harm to other tenants or those who work on the
property.
If HP can demonstrate the above, HP should only terminate your assistance or evict you if there
are no other actions that could be taken to reduce or eliminate the threat.
Other Laws
VAWA does not replace any Federal, State, or local law that provides greater protection for
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. You may be entitled to
Form HUD-5380
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additional housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
or stalking under other Federal laws, as well as under State and local laws.
Non-Compliance with The Requirements of This Notice
You may report a covered housing provider's violations of these rights and seek additional
assistance, if needed,by contacting or filing a complaint with [insert contact information for
any intermediary, if applicable] or [insert HUD field office].
For Additional Information
You may view a copy of HUD's final VAWA rule at [insert Federal Register link].
Additionally, HP must make a copy of HUD's VAWA regulations available to you if you ask to
see them.
For questions regarding VAWA,please contact [insert name of program or rental assistance
contact information able to answer questions on VAWA].
For help regarding an abusive relationship, you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline
at 1-800-799-7233 or, for persons with hearing impairments, 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). You may
also contact [Insert contact information for relevant local organizations].
For tenants who are or have been victims of stalking seeking help may visit the National Center
for Victims of Crime's Stalking Resource Center at https://www.victimsoferime.org/our-
programs/stalking-resource-center.
For help regarding sexual assault, you may contact [Insert contact information for relevant
organizations]
Victims of stalking seeking help may contact [Insert contact information for relevant
organizations].
Attachment: Certification form HUD-5382 [form approved for this program to be included]
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT CARES ACT 2020 Form HUD-5380
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EXHIBIT "P" — Emergency Transfer Request Form
CERTIFICATION OF U.S.Department of Housing OMB Approval No.2577-0286
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, and Urban Development Exp.06/30/2017
DATING VIOLENCE,
SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING,
AND ALTERNATE DOCUMENTATION
Purpose of Form: The Violence Against Women Act("VAWA")protects applicants,tenants,and
program participants in certain HUD programs from being evicted,denied housing assistance, or
terminated from housing assistance based on acts of domestic violence,dating violence,sexual assault,or
stalking against them. Despite the name of this law,VAWA protection is available to victims of domestic
violence, dating violence,sexual assault,and stalking,regardless of sex,gender identity, or sexual
orientation.
Use of This Optional Form: If you are seeking VAWA protections from your housing provider,your
housing provider may give you a written request that asks you to submit documentation about the incident
or incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,or stalking.
In response to this request,you or someone on your behalf may complete this optional form and submit it
to your housing provider,or you may submit one of the following types of third-party documentation:
(1)A document signed by you and an employee, agent, or volunteer of a victim service provider,an
attorney,or medical professional,or a mental health professional(collectively, "professional")from
whom you have sought assistance relating to domestic violence,dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking, or the effects of abuse. The document must specify,under penalty of perjury,that the
professional believes the incident or incidents of domestic violence,dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking occurred and meet the definition of"domestic violence,""dating violence,""sexual assault,"or
"stalking"in HUD's regulations at 24 CFR 5.2003.
(2)A record of a Federal, State,tribal,territorial or local law enforcement agency, court,or
administrative agency; or
(3)At the discretion of the housing provider,a statement or other evidence provided by the applicant or
tenant.
Submission of Documentation: The time period to submit documentation is 14 business days from the
date that you receive a written request from your housing provider asking that you provide documentation
of the occurrence of domestic violence,dating violence, sexual assault,or stalking. Your housing
provider may,but is not required to,extend the time period to submit the documentation,if you request an
extension of the time period. If the requested information is not received within 14 business days of when
you received the request for the documentation,or any extension of the date provided by your housing
provider,your housing provider does not need to grant you any of the VAWA protections. Distribution or
issuance of this form does not serve as a written request for certification.
Confidentiality: All information provided to your housing provider concerning the incident(s)of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,or stalking shall be kept confidential and such details
shall not be entered into any shared database. Employees of your housing provider are not to have access
to these details unless to grant or deny VAWA protections to you, and such employees may not disclose
this information to any other entity or individual, except to the extent that disclosure is: (i)consented to
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by you in writing in a time-limited release; (ii)required for use in an eviction proceeding or hearing
regarding termination of assistance; or(iii)otherwise required by applicable law.
TO BE COMPLETED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT,OR STALKING
1. Date the written request is received by victim:
2. Name of victim:
3. Your name(if different from victim's):
4. Name(s)of other family member(s)listed on the lease:
5. Residence of victim:
6. Name of the accused perpetrator(if known and can be safely disclosed):
7. Relationship of the accused perpetrator to the victim:
8. Date(s) and times(s)of incident(s)(if known):
10. Location of incident(s):
In your own words,briefly describe the incident(s):
This is to certify that the information provided on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and recollection,and that the individual named above in Item 2 is or has been a victim of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. I acknowledge that submission of false information could
jeopardize program eligibility and could be the basis for denial of admission,termination of assistance, or
eviction.
Signature Signed on(Date)
Public Reporting Burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to
average 1 hour per response. This includes the time for collecting,reviewing,and reporting the data. The
information provided is to be used by the housing provider to request certification that the applicant or
tenant is a victim of domestic violence,dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The information is
subject to the confidentiality requirements of VAWA. This agency may not collect this information, and
you are not required to complete this form,unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and
Budget control number.
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT CARES ACT 2020 Form HUD-5382
(06/2017)
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/19/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0330
LOG NAME: 19NS CARES ACT HUDFUNDS SUBTSAMEND1
SUBJECT
Approve a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of
$6,810,056.00 to be Awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security(CARES)Act Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
Programs;Authorize Amendment to Citizen Participation Plan to Reduce Public Comment Period for CARES Act Related Activities from Thirty
Days to Five Days;Authorize Execution of Related Contracts;Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
1. Approve a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the use of federal grant funds in the Amount of$6,810,056.00 to be awarded through the CARES Act Community
Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs, including allocations of
grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below;
2. Approve an amendment to the City's Citizen Participation Plan to reduce the public comment period for CARES Act related activities from
thirty days to five days;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for eighteen-month terms with the nonprofit agencies listed in Tables 1,2
and 3 below for CARES Act Community Development Block Grant(CDBG-CV), Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG-CV),and Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA-CV)grant funds,contingent upon receipt of funding and satisfactory completion of all
regulatory requirements;
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend contracts for up to one year if an agency or department requests an extension and
such extension is necessary for completion of the program,or to amend contracts if necessary to achieve program goals,provided any
amendment is within the scope of the program and complies with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of
federal grant funds;and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in
the amount of$6,810,056.00 consisting of$4,360,291.00 in CARES Act Community Development Block Grant(CDBG-CV)funds,
$2,202,959.00 in CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG-CV)funds,and$246,806.00 in CARES Act Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS(HOPWA-CV)funds,all subject to receipt of such funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security(CARES)Act was signed into law on March 27,2020 to respond to the many impacts of the
COVID-19 public health emergency. The CARES Act includes provisions to help local governments prevent, prepare for and respond to the
coronavirus, including providing for additional allocations of formula grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG),and Housing for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA)programs administrated by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development(HUD). The City was notified on April 9, 2020 of awards of$4,360,291.00 in CDBG-CV funds, $2,202,959.00 in ESG-CV
funds,and$246,806.00 in HOPWA-CV funds.All of these funds must be used to prevent, prepare for,and respond to the coronavirus.
In order to allow local governments to act quickly to use the funds,the CARES Act also provides for certain waivers of federal statutes and
regulations governing these programs, including a waiver of the customary 30-day public comment period for Substantial Amendments to the
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan and a waiver of the standard 15%limitation on public services activities for the CDBG program.The CARES
Act also instructed HUD to make additional awards of further CDBG-CV and ESG-CV funds to state and local governments based on factors such
as economic and housing market disruption resulting from coronavirus, risk of transmission of the illness, number of coronavirus cases,and rates
of homelessness. It is anticipated that the second allocation of ESG-CV funds for local governments will be announced by June 30,2020,and the
second allocation of CDBG-CV funds will be announced later this year.
To receive the initial award of CARES Act funds from HUD, the City must revise its Citizen Participation Plan to allow for a five-day public
comment period for CARES Act related activities, and must prepare and submit a Substantial Amendment to its 2019-20 Action Plan which tells
how the CDBG-CV, ESG-CV,and HOPWA-CV funds will be used.The proposed Citizen Participation Plan Amendment is attached to this M&C.
On April 29, 2020, the Community Development Council (CDC)as the City's advisory body for the use of CDBG, ESG and HOPWA funds,
approved a recommendation that the City's Citizen Participation Plan be revised to authorize a five-day public comment period for Substantial
Amendments related to the Coronavirus response. The CDC also approved a Substantial Amendment Action Plan for CARES Act grant funds
based on the following principles:
• Addressing needs which HUD grant funds are uniquely qualified to meet and that other funding sources cannot serve(housing).
• Addressing the most urgent needs(food,shelter)and the needs of populations most sensitive to COVID-19(elderly).
• Reliance on existing allocation processes and existing nonprofit partners to increase the speed and simplicity of service delivery and to
reduce administrative challenges and compliance concerns.
• Consistency with local priority needs and goals previously established in the City's 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan.
Using these principles, three key activities were approved by the CDC for CARES Act funds: emergency rental assistance, services for the
elderly, and employment-related services. Emergency rental assistance activities address both the Consolidated Plan goals for affordable
housing and homeless services and may include homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing for persons already homeless. Services for the
elderly address the Consolidated Plan goals for aging in place. Employment-related services address the Consolidated Plan goal for poverty
reduction.
The CDC also approved a two-tier process for allocation of these CARES Act funds. Tier One funds totaling$2,546,754.00 are recommended to
be awarded directly to agencies for the activities listed in the Tables below so that services can begin as quickly as possible. Tier Two funds
totaling $2,924,143.00 ($457,664.00 in ESG-CV and $2,466,479.00 in CDBG-CV)will be awarded for the three above-listed priority activities
through a competitive Request for Proposal process that identifies additional service-delivery partners by the end of May,for CDC review and
approval in early June,and subsequent City Council approval.
A 5-day public comment period was held from May 4, 2020 to May 10, 2020. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram,posted on the City's website,and distributed through the City News and other ongoing communications activities of the City
Community Engagement Office.Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal
regulations.
A summary of funding recommendations approved by the CDC is provided below. A spreadsheet of funding recommendations is also attached.
This Substantial Amendment Action Plan for use of CARES Act funds under the CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, and HOPWA-CV programs will be
submitted to HUD following City Council approval.
Indirect costs are not being charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood Services Department Indirect Cost rate was zero in the City's most
recent Cost Allocation Plan.
CARES ACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG-CV)
It is recommended that$4,360,291.00 of CDBG-CV funds be allocated as follows:
• Emergency Rental Assistance Programs: $1,866,479.00
These funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to agencies that administer emergency rental assistance consistent with a
program model that provides up to three months of rental assistance for households with incomes at or below 80%of Area Median
Income(AMI)who are late on their rent or unable to pay next month's rent. Eligible clients will pay 30%of current income toward their
rent,will provide proof of income for all household members,will provide proof of reduction and/or loss of income due to the COVID-19
crisis;will provide a copy of their current lease; and will obtain verification of landlord's acceptance of terms and conditions of City
rental assistance.
• Services for the Elderly: $300,000.00
These funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to agencies that provide services to elderly persons to reduce their risk of COVID-
19,such as in-home meals or other services,transportation,health and wellness-related services,and the like.
• Employment-related Services:$300,000.00
These funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to agencies that provide services addressing COVID-related unemployment,such
as job placement,training,coaching,and/or direct assistance to support employment or remove barriers to employment,such as child
care,certifications,work clothing or tools,and related items.
• General Administration: $872,058.00
Costs of planning for,administering, reporting on,and monitoring all activities paid for with CDBG-CV funds.
• Direct Awards to Public Services Agencies($1,021,754.00): Contracts are recommended for the following agencies and programs in the
following amounts:
TABLE 1: CDBG-CV AGENCIES
AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT
Housing Channel Emergency Rental Assistance $350,000.00
Center for Transforming Lives Emergency Rental Assistance $350,000.00
Meals on Wheels Home Delivery of Meals/Food $200,000.00
Center for Transforming Micro-Enterprise
Lives Support $121,754.00
TOTAL CDBG-CV CONTRACTS $1,021,754.00
I I I I
CARES ACT EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT(ESG-CV)
It is recommended that$2,202,959.00 of ESG-CV funds be allocated as follows:
• Rapid Rehousing Programs: $457,664.00
These funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to agencies that provide rapid rehousing assistance and accompanying support
services to homeless persons living in shelters or on the streets.
• Administration: $220,295.00
Costs of planning for,administering, reporting on,and monitoring all activities paid for with ESG-CV funds.
• Direct Awards to Public Service Agencies: $1,525,000.00
Contracts are recommended for the following agencies and programs in the following amounts:
TABLE 2: ESG-CV AGENCIES
AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT
Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant Shelter Operations/Services $230,000.00
County
Shelter
True Worth Place Day $120,000.00
Operations/Services
The Salvation Army,a Georgia Homelessness Prevention $75,000.00
Corporation
SafeHaven of Tarrant County Rapid Re-Housing $100,000.00
Day Resource Center Rapid Re-Housing $375,000.00
Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant Rapid Re-Housing $300,000.00
County
The Salvation Army,a Georgia Rapid Re-Housing $325,000.00
Corporation
TOTAL ESG-CV CONTRACTS $1,525,000.00
CARES ACT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA-CV)
It is recommended that$246,806.00 of HOPWA-CV funds be allocated as follows:
• City's Neighborhood Services Department Community Action Partners(CAP)Program,Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA)
$77,332.00
• Grant Administration: $14,808.00
Costs of planning for,administering, reporting on,and monitoring all activities paid for with HOPWA-CV funds.
• Direct Awards to Public Service Agencies: $154,666.00
Contracts are recommended for the following agencies and progams in the following amounts:
TABLE 3: HOPWA-CV AGENCIES
AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT
Tarrant County Samaritan Supportive Services, Facility-Based $77,333.00
Housing,Inc. Housing Operations,Administration
Short Term Rent Mortgage and Utility
AIDS Outreach Center Assistance,Supportive Services, $77,333.00
Administration
TOTAL HOPWA-CV
CONTRACTS $154,666.00
All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes.
These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Neighborhood Services Department
will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior expenditures being incurred the Neighborhood Services
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds prior to an expenditure being made.These are reimbursement grants.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Barbara Asbury 7331