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Home My WebLink AboutContract 55595-A1 CSC No.55595-A1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 55595 This Amendment("Amendment") is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth ("City") and The Ladder Alliance ("Agency") by and through their respective duly authorized agents. City and Agency may be referred to individually as "Party" and collectively as"Parties." WHEREAS, City receives grant monies from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG"), Program No. B-20-MW-48-0010, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.218; WHEREAS, City has received an additional allocation of CDBG grant monies under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act("CARES"Act)referenced by HUD as "CDBG-CV"; WHEREAS, the CDBG regulations and related HUD guidance publications establish all requirements for the CDBG-CV funds except for those specifically described in this Contract as deriving from the CARES Act; WHEREAS, the Agency requested a budget amendment from City in order to adjust the salaries and benefits line items to include additional funds, and add additional verbiage to Exhibit A Program Summary; WHEREAS, City believes that the requested amendment will help Agency meet the program's goals and further the interests of both Agency and City; and WHEREAS, it is the mutual desire of City and Agency to amend the Contract to complete the Program and meet Contract objectives. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Agency hereby agree to amend the Contract as follows: I. EXHIBIT "A" — PROGRAM SUMMARY attached to the Contract and EXHIBIT "B" — BUDGET attached to the Contract are hereby amended and replaced in its entirety with EXHIBIT "A" and EXHIBIT "B" Revised 12/14/2021, attached hereto. II. This Amendment is effective as of the date of execution of this Amendment. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 55595 FT. WORTH, TX The Ladder Alliance 5 1% (CDBG-CV3) Page 1 M. All terms and conditions of the Contract not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Contract. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 55595 The Ladder Alliance 5 1% (CDBG-CV3) Page 2 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: THE LADDER ALLIANCE CITY OF FORT WORTH "7D Cz-- By: MelondyDod -Munoz(De 15,202115:20CST) By: Fernando Costa(Dec 20,202119:50 CST) Melondy Doddy-Munoz,Executive Director Fernando Costa,Assistant City Manager �,ocovnnp�� ICY Os O°oo 000°o0 ATTEST: p °0 APPROVE AS TO FORM AND �vo o=d LEGALITY: P o r 0 00000000 o 7Gl'�'l�'lGI��GI c). GDOG�GI'LL da a�rExpSgQb �%� `�— a By: Jannette S.Goodall(Dec 28,202107:15 CST) na�o� By: Jannette Goodall,City Secretary Taylor Paris M&C: 20-0940 and 21-0016 Assistant City Attorney 1295 Certification No.2020-685815 Date: December 15,2020 and January 12,2021 RECOMMENDED: By: Victor Turner,Neighborhood Services Director 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 Harbara ASbL)Y Barbara Asbury(Dec 17,202110:39 CST) Barbara Asbury,Compliance and Planning Manager OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Amendment No. 1 to CSC No. 55595 The Ladder Alliance 5 1% (CDBG-CV3) Page 3 THE LADDER ALLIANCE, INC EXHIBIT "A" Computer Skills Training Program PROGRAM SUMMARY: CDBG CV3 April 1,2021—March 31,2022 $200,000.00 PERIOD AMOUNT Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned them in the contract. PROGRAM: The Program will provide Basic Computer Skills Training (BCST), Professional Office Skills Training (POST), and Microsoft Office Specialist Training (MOST) with an emphasized focus to Spanish speaking individuals who are seeking job development, employment skills to respond to the detrimental effects COVID-19 has had in Fort Worth. The goal of the program is to serve approximately 83-100 students. The Program responds to the COVID- 19 Pandemic by providing virtual classes and supplying students with laptops and hotspots to minimize and issues of digital divide among our students. We also supply all classrooms with PPE supplies as well as use social distancing measures to maintain the safety of students and staff. The Basic Computer Skills Training(BCST) program is a program where the goal is to give students the computer skills to be able to apply for entry level positions in many types of career fields. In this program, students learn how to navigate, understand and create digital content using Internet and email, keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and receive basic resume assistance and interview skills. The Professional Office Skills Training(POST) program is an intense 16-week, 400-hour training program focused on preparing students for employment in a variety of professional fields.This program consists of different components that best prepare a student in the most well rounded, vigorous way possible. This course was built upon the basic course but adds a much deeper and broader set of skills, including advanced Microsoft Office, a Customer Service certificate classes taught by Tarrant County College instructors, a Toastmaster model for public speaking, resume building/writing and mock interviews with local corporations. Other sessions include Financial Literacy taught by partnering local banks, Healthy Eating on a Budget (Tarrant Area Food Bank), and Healthy Relationships (One Safe Place counselor) and a number of other professional and personal development topics to best equip students for being as successful and prepared as possible. The Microsoft Office Specialist Training (MOST) program, which is offered once a year for 10 weeks, totaling 80 hours,with the goal of passing the globally recognized exam, Microsoft Office Specialist, in both Word and Excel. In this program, students learn everything, and every function about Word and Excel as well as what every button on the ribbon does and how to use it. Research has shown that those who receive this globally recognized certificate can earn up to$16,000 more than their counterparts without it. The program will also increase earnings for women by offering a robust, high-level job training program. We continue to serve all vulnerable populations; however, this proposal is specifically targeting Hispanic CDBG-CV3 PSA CONTRACT 2020—Exhibit"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY THE LADDER ALLIANCE,INC. women. By offering our services in Spanish we hope to make an even bigger impact in the Hispanic population than we have been able to before. Since our first class, we have received wonderful feedback from the students, many of whom said they are happy to be able to take a class that is offered in a language they are most familiar and comfortable with. The Ladder Alliance provides the technical skills, confidence and cultural capital to low-income women and victims of domestic violence. We track low-to moderate income through AMI, and use HUD designated categories.At the beginning of every class, each student is required to complete the questions provided by the City of Fort Worth's CDBG forms. Questions include monthly income; source of income (all unearned income and all earned income from adults in household, such as child support, TANF, unemployment benefits, retirement,SSI, SSD, paycheck,etc.);total number of household members and anticipated annual household income. Personal information includes gender; race; ethnicity; disabled; head of household. CDBG-CV funds will be used to pay for a percentage of salaries for employees. Some salaries will have an agreed percentage charged throughout the contract year. Items that help to minimize the barriers for students seeking services.Tools and supplies students will need to be successful within our program and to maintain safety within the classroom during COVID-19. Location -One Safe Place: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; M/W 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.T/TR 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (22+ offerings) Location -Opening Doors for Women in Need (ODWIN) 3500 Horne St. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Agency shall not change any locations without prior City approval. Costs incurred at any locations that have not been approved by City shall not be reimbursed. REGULATORYCLASSIFICATION: IDIS Matrix Code(s) and Service Category: 05H Employment Training National Objective Citation: LMC Low/Mod Limited Clientele 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Regulatory Citation(s): 24CFR 570.201(e) Agency will maintain documentation which verifies that 51% of clients served by the Program are Income Eligible Clients. PROGRAM GOALS: Minimum Number of Fort Worth Clients to be Served: The Program will serve a minimum of 83 Unduplicated Clients from Fort Worth as shown by the monthly reports on Attachment III. CDBG-CV3 PSA CONTRACT 2020—Exhibit"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY THE LADDER ALLIANCE,INC. Goal#2: 65% of students will graduate (all programs) Goal #3: To increase individual's workforce readiness skills so that they may get a job, or, if they have a job, so that they get a higher paying job or a raise in order to provide for themselves and their family. This training will enable them to close the technology gap, secure employment and begin the road to a self-reliant, independent and successful life. Goal #4: 100% of students receive access to our ancillary services and barriers are reduced. To ease barriers that might hinder student attendance and needs. We provide services to meet students' needs such as free child care provided during classes, healthy snacks, and bus passes or gas cards. Another one of the many benefits offered to the participants is access to "The Success Store," a boutique where they may "purchase" (with classroom earned vouchers) new and gently used clothing and accessories for job interviews and appropriate work attire. Goal #5: 90% improved increase in self-esteem. To improve self-esteem/confidence. Each class begins with a motivational segment to build self-esteem/self-confidence as well as it is woven into all parts of each class/program. For graduates to be successful interviewing for jobs, they must be able to exhibit the self-confidence that employers will recognize as adding value to the organization. Because students at The Ladder Alliance experience such a caring,positive, encouraging time,they grow and, for once, see that they are worthwhile. CD13G-CV3 PSA CONTRACT 2020—Exhibit"A"—PROGRAM SUMMARY THE LADDER ALLIANCE,INC. EXHIBIT "B" -BUDGET Account Grant Budget A B PROGRAM PERSONNEL Increase Decrease Salaries 1001 $ 120,888.63 $ 1,442.63 $ 119,446.00 FICA 1002 $ 8,900.00 $ 4,265.04 $ 13,165.04 Life/Disability Insurance 1003 $ - Health/Dental Insurance 1004 $ - Unemployment-State 1005 $ 4,383.00 $ 4,383.00 Worker's Compensation 1006 $ 725.00 $ 725.00 Retirement 1007 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Staff Training 1008 $ - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Office/Program Supplies 2001 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Postage 2002 $ 3,875.40 $ 3,100.40 $ 775.00 Printing 2003 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Adv/Media,Dues/Pub,Printing, Bank Fees(Marketing and Advertizing) $ 4,000.00 $ 5000 $ 4,500.00 Other 2004 MISCELLANEOUS Contract Labor Food Supplies/Meals(City needs copy of contract before expenses can be reimbursed) 3001 $ - Food Supplies 3002 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 Teaching Aids 3003 $ 11,000.00 $ 11,000.00 Craft Supplies 3004 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Other(Technology Upgrades) 3005 $ 9,522.96 $ 483.00 $ 10,005.96 Other(adv.Recruitment) 3006 $ 705.01 $ 294.99 $ 1,000.00 FACILITY AND UTILITIES Telephone 4001 Electric 4002 Gas 4003 Water and Wastewater 4004 Solid Waste Disposal 4005 Rent(City needs copy of lease before expenses can be reimbursed) 4006 $ - Cleaning Supplies 4007 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Repairs 4008 Custodial Services 4009 Utilities,Transportation,PP&E 4010 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 LEGAL,FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE Fidelity Bond or Equivalent 5001 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Directors and Officers 5002 1 1 1 $ - General Commercial Liability 5003 $ - CDBG PRESUMED BENEFIT PSA CONTRACT 2018-2019-EXHIBIT"B" -BUDGET Meals on Wheels,Inc.of Tarrant County Page 1 Bank fees $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ - Accounting/Audit $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 volunteer DIRECT ASSISTANCE Audit/IT/Legal Volunteer Recruitment,Misc. 6001 $ - BUDGET TOTAL $ 200,000.00 $ 6,043.03 $ 6,043.03 $ 200,000.00 CDBG PRESUMED BENEFIT PSA CONTRACT 2018-2019-EXHIBIT"B" -BUDGET Meals on Wheels,Inc.of Tarrant County Page 2 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 . SALARY DETAIL-PROGRAM PERSONNEL Est. Percent to Amount to Position Title Annual Salary Grant Grant Blingual IT Instructor $ 60,000.00 75.0% $ 45,000.00 Program Coordinator/Marketing $ 40,000.00 71.0% $ 28,400.00 Director of Programs and Operations $ 71,250.00 25.0% $ 17,812.50 Manager of Outreach and Engagement $ 50,000.00 43.2% $ 21,585.74 Director of Foundations and Corporate Relatio $ 52,456.00 6.7% $ 3,497.77 Program Intern $ 4,500.00 70.0% $ 3,150.00 TOTAL 1 $ 278,206.00 1 290.8%1 $ 119,446.00 FRINGE DETAIL-PROGRAM PERSONNEL Percent of Est. Percent to Amount to Payroll Amount Grant Grant FICA 7.65% $ 17,553.38 75% $ 13,165.04 Life/Disability Insurance 0 $ - Health/Dental Insurance 0 $ - Unemployment-State 0 $ 5,844.00 75% $ 4,383.00 Worker's Compensation 0 $ 966.67 75% $ 725.00 Retirement 0 $ 13,333.33 75% $ 10,000.00 Staff Training 0 $ - TOTAL 7.65% $ 37,697.38 $ 28,273.04 SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Total Budget Est. Percent to Amount to Grant Grant Office/Program Supplies $ 4,000.00 75% $ 3,000.00 Postage $ 5,167.20 15% $ 775.00 Printing $ 2,666.67 75% $ 2,000.00 Adv/Media, Dues/Pub, Printing, Bank Fees $ 6,000.00 75% $ 4,500.00 Other $ 12,697.28 75% $ 9,522.96 TOTAL $ 30,531.15 $ 19,797.96 CDBG PRESUMED BENEFIT PSA CONTRACT 2019-20-EXHIBIT"B" -BUDGET Meals on Wheels,Inc. of Tarrant County Page 3 MISCELLANEOUS Est. Percent to Amount to Total Budget Grant Grant Contract Labor $ - $ - Food Supplies $ 3,333.33 75% $ 2,500.00 Teaching Aids $ 14,666.60 75% $ 11,000.00 Craft Supplies $ - Field Trip Expenses $ - Mileage $ - TOTAL $ 17,999.93 $ 13,500.00 FACILITY AND UTILITIES Est. Percent to Amount to Total Budget Grant Grant Telephone $ - $ - Electric $ - $ - Gas $ - $ - Water and Wastewater $ - $ - Solid Waste Disposal $ - $ - Rent $ - $ - Cleaning Supplies $ 1,333.37 75% $ 1,000.00 Repairs $ - Custodial Services $ 1,333.37 75% $ 1,000.00 Utilities, Transportation, PP & E $ 1,000.00 TOTAL $ 2,666.74 $ 3,000.00 LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE Est. Percent to Amount to Total Budget Grant Grant Fidelity Bond or Equivalent $ - $ - Directors and Officers $ - $ - General Commercial Liability $ - $ - Prof Fees $ - $ - TOTAL $ - $ - DIRECT ASSISTANCE Est. Percent to Amount to Total Budget Grant Grant Audit/IT/Legal Volunteer Recruitment, Misc. $ 21,310.66 75% $ 15,983.00 TOTAL $ 21,310.66 $ 15,983.00 CDBG PRESUMED BENEFIT PSA CONTRACT 2019-20-EXHIBIT"B" -BUDGET Meals on Wheels,Inc. of Tarrant County Page 4