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SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND
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This SUBGRANT AGREEMENT for rental assistance and housing services
("Agreement")is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a Texas
home rule municipality ("City"), and TARRANT COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION, a
Texas nonprofit corporation ("Agency"). City and Agency are referred to individually as a
"Party" and sometimes collectively referred to as the"Parties."
RECITALS:
l. WHEREAS, The City has adopted Directions Home: Making Homelessness Rare, Short-
Term and Nonrecurring in Fort Worth within Ten Years as its homelessness plan (the
"Plan" or"Directions Home"). The Plan sets out key strategies that focus on the goal of
ending homelessness and guides the expenditure of City funds on homeless issues (City
Council Resolution No. 3203-05-2005);
2. WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth received an award of$140,243.00 from the Texas
Department of Housing and Human Services ("TDHCA") through its Homeless Housing
and Services Program("HHSP") Youth Set-Aside("Grant");
3. WHEREAS, the purpose of the HHSP-Youth award is to provide assistance to reduce
homelessness among youth ages 18-24;
4. WHEREAS, the provision of housing services, such as rental assistance and related
activities, to homeless youth is an eligible activity and in line with the Directions Home
plan;
5. WHEREAS, the Agency has experience paying rental assistance through its Direct Client
Services Fund as well as funds specifically for veterans, youth and hardest house;
6. WHEREAS, the Parties believe that the services will further the goals of Directions Home
and desire to enter into this Agreement in order to set out the terms, goals, and
responsibilities of each Party.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties for the mutual consideration included herein agree to enter into
the following Agreement.
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS:
The Agreement documents shall include the following:
1. This Agreement for Supportive Services;
2. Exhibit"A"—Scope of Services;
3. Exhibit"B"—Budget;
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4. Exhibit"C"—Reimbursement Request Form
5. Exhibit"D"—Reporting Forms
6. Exhibit"E"--Request for Budget Modification Form
7. Exhibit"F"—Grant Requirements
Exhibits "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", and "F" which are attached hereto and incorporated herein,
are made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event of any conflict between the terms
and conditions of Exhibits "A" "B" "C" "D" "E" or "F" and the terms and conditions set
forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
1.1 Agency shall provide rental assistance and administration in order to reduce the City's
population of homeless youth("Services"),which are more particularly described in Exhibit"A"
— Scope of Service.
1.2 Program Performance.
1.2.1 Agency agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of the
work and fulfillment of the objectives set forth in Exhibit"A."
1.2.2 Agency agrees to provide a monthly report in the form attached as Exhibit "D"
to document the performance of the work described in Exhibit"A".
1.2.3 Agency agreed to provide a quarterly report in the form attached as Exhibit"D"
to document the performance of the work described in Exhibit"A".
1.2.4 Agency agrees that the Reimbursement Request Form and monthly report will be
submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each month. Agency agrees that at the
end of each quarter (list out the months), Agency shall also provide a quarterly report with the
aggregate information requested therein along with its monthly report and reimbursement request.
Should Agency not be able to meet these requirements in a given month,the Agency shall provide
written notification prior to the deadline that details the expected date of submission. If no
notification is received before the 15th day, the City may document for future corrective action.
If, by the last day of the same month, Agency has not submitted the required reports, City will
send a non-compliance letter notifying Agency's duly authorized representative of a possible
suspension of program funding.
1.2.5 Agency agrees to complete a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) in the event of two
(2) consecutive months or three (3) non-consecutive months with incomplete or incorrect
submissions of a Reimbursement Request Form or report. Agency also agrees to complete a
Corrective Action Plan for recurring late submissions of a Reimbursement Request Form or report.
1.2.6. Agency agrees to comply with all Grant requirements for performance, eligibility,
and reporting in Exhibit F—Grant Requirements.
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2. TERM.
This Agreement shall begin on April 7,2020("Effective Date")and shall expire on August
31, 2020 ("Expiration Date"), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION.
3.1 City shall pay Agency in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and Exhibit
"B"—Budget. Total payment made by City under this Agreement shall not exceed$140,243.00.
("Program Funds"), and shall be paid to Agency on a reimbursement basis. Agency shall not
perform any additional services for City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and
approves in writing the additional costs for such services. City shall not be liable for any additional
expenses incurred by Agency not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such
expenses in writing. If City determines in its sole discretion that this Agreement should be renewed
as provided under Section 2 of this Agreement, the City shall provide an updated Exhibit "B",
which shall include the not to exceed amount to be paid to Agency on a reimbursement basis during
the renewal term.
3.2 Payment of the Program Funds from City to Agency shall be made on a cost-
reimbursement basis following receipt by City from Agency of a signed Reimbursement Request
Form("RRF") as described in Exhibit"C" along with copies of all receipts and other supporting
documentation.The RRF and reports shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day following
the end of the month. Submittal of a monthly RRF and reports is required even if services are not
provided.
3.3 The monthly RRF should be sequentially numbered and include expense
documentation that is detailed,clear and concise. The submission shall include applicable monthly
reports. Submissions must be scanned and submitted to the Directions Home Program Manager.
Submissions should be titled"TARRANT COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION—RFR Month—
HHSP-YOUTH Rapid Rehousing Services" and sent either via email to
Tara.Perez@fortworthtexas.gov or via mail to ATTENTION: Tara Perez, Directions Home
Manager, City Manager's Office, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth TX 76102. Reimbursements will
not be made until after receipt of an acceptable and approved RRF and monthly report as required.
Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days receipt of said documents. Incomplete or incorrect
submissions will be returned to the Agency for resubmission,restarting the 30-day reimbursement
schedule.
3.4 Agency is authorized to modify up to five (5)percent of any budgeted line-item in the
original approved budget without prior written permission from City. However, Agency must
submit the Request for Budget Modification Form (Exhibit"E")to City, with the monthly RRF,
during the month the modification took place. The new modified budget cannot exceed the total
amount of Program Funds. Agency shall be solely responsible for any money spent in excess of
the not to exceed amount included in this Agreement for the then-current term.
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3.5 Any modifications of more than five (5) percent of any budgeted line-item in the
original approved budget must have prior written permission from City before the modifications
are made. The Budget Modification Form (Exhibit "E") must be submitted, and request must be
approved by City,before any money is moved to the line-item. Once the Budget Modification is
approved, the modified budget will take effect on the first day of the following month. The new
modified budget shall not exceed the total amount of Program Funds. Agency shall be solely
responsible for any money spent in excess of the not to exceed amount included in this Agreement
for the then-current term.
3.6 Any modifications to zero line-items in the original approved budget must have prior
written permission from City before the modifications are made. The Budget Modification Form
(Exhibit"E")must be completed and approved by City before money is transferred into the new
line-item. Once the Budget Modification is approved, the modified budget will take effect on the
first day of the following month. The new modified budget shall not exceed the total amount of
Program Funds. Agency shall be solely responsible for any money spent in excess of the not to
exceed amount included in this Agreement for the then-current term.
3.7 Agency will document cost allocations for all budgeted expenses throughout the
entirety of the Agreement and will be responsible for having a policy and procedure in place for
this documentation. Specifically, Agency will document how all shared costs, personnel time, or
equipment that was fully or partially paid for using City funds, were used in furtherance of the
program activities described in this Agreement. Documentation of these cost allocations, as well
as a copy of the Agency's policy and procedures for the documentation of the cost allocations shall
be made available to the City upon request.
3.8 The City reserves the right to reject any budget modification that the City believes, in
its sole discretion, is not clearly aligned with the program activities and any requests for
reimbursement expenses that the City believes, in its sole discretion, are not specified in Exhibit
"D" of this Agreement or an approved budget modification form.
3.9 Budget adjustments shall be submitted via either email to
Tara.Perez@fortworthtexas.gov or to the Tara Perez, Directions Home Manager, City Manager's
Office, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth TX 76102.
4. TERMINATION.
4.1. Written Notice. City or Agency may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other Party with 60 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated
prior to the Expiration Date, City shall reimburse Agency for allowable costs for services actually
rendered up to the effective date of termination and Agency shall continue to provide City with
services requested by City and in accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of
termination. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Agency shall provide City with
copies of all completed or partially completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the
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event Agency has received access to City data as a requirement to perform services hereunder,
Agency shall return all City-provided data to City in a machine readable format or other format
deemed acceptable to City.
5. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Agency hereby represents and warrants to City that
Agency has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related
to Agency's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after
the Effective Date of this Agreement, Agency hereby agrees to make full disclosure of such
conflict of interest to City immediately in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Agency,for itself and its officers,agents and employees,
agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it (i) by City ("City Information") as
confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without City's prior written
approval,and(ii)shall abide by all of the standards of confidentiality of client information("Client
Information")in its performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement including but
not limited to those standards, rules and regulations regarding confidentiality required by HMIS
and TCHC. "Client Information" is defined for the purposes of this Agreement as personal,
demographic, or treatment data about the individuals being served by the program.
5.3 Unauthorized Access. Agency shall store and maintain City Information and Client
Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access,modify, delete or
otherwise corrupt City Information or Client Information in any way. Agency shall notify City
immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information or Client Information has been
compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Agency shall, in good
faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what
information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to
protect such City Information or Client Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. RIGHT TO AUDIT.
Agency agrees that City shall, until the expiration of 3 years after final payment under this
Agreement, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said 3 years, have access
to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers
and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Agency involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Agency agrees that City shall have access
during normal working hours to all necessary Agency facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
City shall give Agency reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
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It is expressly understood and agreed that Agency shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as
agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Agency shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its
operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,agents,
servants, employees, consultants and sub vendors. Agency acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondent superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees,
and Agency, its officers, agents, employees, servants, vendors and sub vendors. Agency further
agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise
between City and Agency. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co-
employer or a Joint employer of Agency or any officers,agents, servants, employees or sub vendor
of Agency. Neither Agency,nor any officers,agents,servants,employees or sub vendor of Agency
shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Agency shall be responsible and liable for
any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents,
servants, employees or sub vendors.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1 LIABILITY-AGENCY SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
AGENCY,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS,SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - AGENCY HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS,SERVANTSAND EMPLOYEES,FROMAND AGAINSTANYAND ALL CLAIMS
OR LAWSUITS OFANYMND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS
TO AGENCY'S BUSINESS AND ANYRESULTING LOST PROFITS)AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OFAGENCY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING.
9.1 Assignment. Agency shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Agency under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Agency under this Agreement.
Agency and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Agency under this Agreement
prior to the effective date of the assignment.
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9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, subcontractor shall execute a
written agreement with Agency referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor shall agree
to be bound by the duties and obligations of Agency under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply, including indemnification under section 8 of this agreement and all
insurance requirements. Agency shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract. The City hereby gives Agency permission to subcontract case management work to
Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering (RISE).
10. INSURANCE.
Agency shall provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting policies of the
following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement of
any work pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverage and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
Coverage shall be on any vehicle used by Agency, its employees, agents,
representatives in the course of providing services under this Agreement.
"Any vehicle" shall be any vehicle owned, hired and non-owned.
(c) Worker's Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any
other state workers' compensation laws where the work is being performed
Employers' liability
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 - Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability(Errors & Omissions):
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement
to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy
specific to Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all
other requirements. Coverage shall be claims-made, and maintained for the
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duration of the contractual agreement and for 2 years following completion
of services provided. An annual certificate of insurance shall be submitted
to City to evidence coverage.
10.2 General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The
term City shall include its employees, officers, officials, agents, and
volunteers in respect to the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of 30 days' notice of cancellation or reduction in limits of
coverage shall be provided to City. Ten days' notice shall be acceptable in
the event of non-payment of premium. Notice shall be sent to City as
provided in the Notice section of this Agreement.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business
in the State of Texas. All insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII
in the current A.M. Best Key Rating Guide, or have reasonably equivalent
financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If
the rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is
required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance documentation
shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Agency has obtained all required
insurance shall be delivered to the City prior to Agency proceeding with
any work pursuant to this Agreement.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Agency agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, the requirements in
Exhibit F pertaining to performance, reporting, and compliance, and that any work it produces in
connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Agency of any violation of such laws,
ordinances, rules or regulations, Agency shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
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Agency, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, sub vendors and successors in
interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Agency's duties and
obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment, assistance provided under this
Agreement, or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by
law. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-
DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY AGENCY, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES,
ASSIGNS, SUB VENDORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AGENCY AGREES TO
ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD
CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other Party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of
the transmission, or(3)received by the other Party by United States Mail,registered,return receipt
requested, addressed as follows:
To City: To Agency:
City of Fort Worth Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
City Manager's Office Attn: Tammy McGhee, Executive Director
Attn: Tara Perez,Directions Home Manager 300 S. Beach
200 Texas Street Fort Worth TX 76107
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Facsimile: (817) 791.9489
Facsimile: (817) 392- 2235
With copy to City Attorney's Office at same
address
14. SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES.
Neither City nor Agency shall, during the term of this Agreement and additionally for a
period of 1 year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ, whether as employee or
independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other during the term of
this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the person's employer. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision shall not apply to an employee of either Party who responds to a general
solicitation of advertisement of employment by either Party.
15. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
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It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities.
16. NO WAIVER.
The failure of City or Agency to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or
Agency's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any
future occasion.
17. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If
any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement,
venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity,legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or
impaired.
19. FORCE MAJEURE.
City and Agency shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission
in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including,
but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God,
acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor
restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems, pandemic, epidemic,
outbreaks, and/or any other similar causes.
20. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement,and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision
of this Agreement.
21. REVIEW OF COUNSEL.
The Parties acknowledge that each Party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this
Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement
or Exhibits "A", "B", "C", "D" and"E".
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22. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS.
No amendment,modification,or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a Party
hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative
of each Party.
23. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including Exhibits "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E" contains the entire
understanding and agreement between City and Agency, their assigns and successors in interest,
as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is
hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
24. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall,
for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and
the same instrument.
25. WARRANTY OF SERVICES.
Agency warrants that its services will be of a professional quality and conform to generally
prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this warranty within
30 days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Agency's option, Agency
shall either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re-perform the services in a manner that
conforms to the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Agency for the nonconforming
services.
26. 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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27. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT.
City shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports, work papers, procedures, guides,
and documentation, created, published, displayed, and/or produced in conjunction with the
services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City shall be
the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright,patent,trademark,trade secret and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product shall inure to the benefit of
City from the date of conception, creation or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium
of expression (whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product shall be
considered a"work-made-for-hire"within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended.
If and to the extent such Work Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work-made-for-
hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, Agency hereby expressly
assigns to city all exclusive right, title and interest in and to the Work Product, and all copies
thereof, and in and to the copyright,patent,trademark,trade secret, and all other proprietary rights
therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration, free from any claim, lien for
balance due, or rights of retention thereto on the part of City.
28. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP
Agency shall notify City's Assistant City Manager, in writing, of a company name,
ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated city records. The chief
executive officer of Agency or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes
in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such
as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of
director's resolution approving the action,or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure
to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY.
The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to
execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective Party, and that such binding authority has been
granted by proper order,resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. This Agreement
and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Agency. Each
Party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this
Agreement or any amendment hereto.
30. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT
ISRAEL
Agency acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government
Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services
unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott
Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel"
and"company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas
Government Code. By signing this contract, Agency certifies that Agency's signature provides
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written verification to the City that Agency: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott
Israel during the term of the contract.
31. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Agency acknowledges that the City is a governmental entity and is subject to the Texas
Public Information Act ("Act"). By executing this agreement, Agency acknowledges that this
agreement will be publicly available on the City's website, and Agency is therefore waiving any
claim of confidentiality, whether based in statute or the common law, to any and all materials
contained as part of this agreement including all documents and information referenced herein or
attached hereto.
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Agreement for Homeless Services—TARRANT COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION—HHSP-YOUTH
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiple
originals on the date written below their respective signatures to be effective on the Effective Date.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
3DlL responsible for the monitoring and administration of
By: Fernando Costa(Apr 23,2027 this contract,including ensuring all performance and
Name: Fernando Costa
reporting requirements.
Title: Assistant City Manager
Apr 23,2020 Tiya ��e"L
Date; By:Tara Perez(Apr 23,2C20)
Name: Tara Perez
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Title: Directions Home Manager
T APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
ea Jerez
13 r.Perez(Apr 23,2020)
DJ Name: Tara Perez
Title: Directions Home Manager By!Pate(Ap 020)
0 Name: Jo Ann Pate
ATTEST: ® ......, %n, Title: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
r C?; M&C:
Ordinance No. 24161-04-2020
Name: Mary J.Kay er
1295:
Title: City Secretary r Agency:
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition ATTEST:
iq�Ohm
By:Tammy McG ee(Apr 23,2020) By:
Name:Tammy McGhee Name:
Title:Executive Director Title:
Date: Apr 23,2020
CITY OF FORT WORTH a o16��
Agreement for Homeless Services—TARRANT COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION—HHSP- O EE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FT; WORTH,
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
HHSP-YOUTH RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES
TARRANT COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION will do the following:
Agency shall comply with all requirements in the attached TDHCA contract, except for those
that require the City of Fort Worth to submit information to TDHCA—including eligible
expenses,programmatic and financial reporting, and compliance—as set forth in Exhibit F.
Eligible clients are those who are homeless in the City of Fort Worth and ages 18-24 and referred
by Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.
Agency will:
• Provide appropriate referrals to navigators
• Pay rental assistance and other lease up expenses to landlords
• Provide rental assistance to at least 15 clients during the term of this Agreement.
• Sub-contract with a supportive service provider to provide case management to clients
housed with rental assistance
• Enter client records in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)within three
(3) days of service provision
• Submit on time reports
Other lease up expenses include application fees, apartment administrative fees, security
deposits, high risk fees and opportunity fees.
High risk and opportunity fees are extra charges for tenants without a rental history, with an
eviction history, with a criminal justice history and/or without income.
The goal is to provide rental assistance to at least 15 households.
Evaluation:
Evaluation meetings will be held with Directions Home staff to continually evaluate program
and Agency shall comply as necessary and in good faith.
Financial reporting:
Reimbursement Request and any necessary supporting documentation and reports will be
submitted by the 15th of every month in format of Exhibit"C".
Programmatic reporting:
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Monthly reports will be submitted by the 15'of every month in format of Exhibit"D".
Quarterly reports will be submitted by the 15th of July, October, January and April in the format
of Exhibit"D".
Supportive Services Agreement—Exhibits Page 16 of 106
EXHIBIT "B"
BUDGET
Agency will submit invoice for reimbursement by the 1511 of the month following the month
services were urovided.
This report shall itemize each monthly expense requested for reimbursement by the Agency and
shall be included in Budget submitted. In order for this report to be complete the following must
be submitted:
For payroll expenses, timesheets signed and dated by employees and approved by
supervisor for all payroll expenses listed with the code of time being billed to
City/Directions Home. Paystub must include pay period, date paid, amount and
expenses (salary, FICA, benefits etc). If pay stubs are unavailable, payroll registries
with applicable expenses highlighted and labeled will suffice. Agency may not submit
payroll expenses dated 60 calendar days prior to the date of the Reimbursement Request
with the exception of the first Reimbursement Request which may include items from
the Effective Date of the Agreement to the end of the reporting month.
For non-payroll expenses, invoices for each expense listed. Agency may not submit
invoices dated 60 calendar days prior to the date of the Reimbursement Request with
the exception of the first Reimbursement Request which may include items from the
Effective Date of the Agreement to the end of the reporting month.
Proof that each expense was paid by the Agency, which proof can be satisfied by
cancelled checks. If a cancelled check is not possible,a bank statement with the expense
highlighted and labeled will suffice.
If allocations percentages are used, all documentation must be submitted with the first
month's invoice.
For the audit, bank statements showing payments, Form 941 s and allocation
documentation will be reviewed.
Reimbursement Requests shall be submitted to:
City Manager's Office
Directions Home
Attention Tara Perez
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth TX 76102
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PROGRAM COSTS Total
$140,243.00
A. PERSONNEL (By title
PERSONNEL TOTAL:
B. FRINGE BENEFITS
FRINGE BENEFITS TOTAL:
C. MILEAGE
MILEAGE TOTAL:
D. CELL PHONES/EQUIPMENT
CELL PHONES/EQUIPMENT TOTAL:
E. CLIENT EXPENSES
Rental assistance, other lease up costs $110,372.00
CLIENT EXPENSES TOTAL: $110,372.00
F. OTHER APPROVED
Indirect Costs $9,871.00
Contracted case management services $20,000.00
OTHER APPROVED TOTAL: $29,871.00
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $140,243.00
*Client Expenses are defined as rental assistance,application fees,apartment administrative
fees, security deposits, high risk fees and opportunity fees. High risk fees and opportunity
fees are sometimes charged to clients without a rental history, clients with evictions, clients
with criminal background histories and/or clients without income.
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EXHIBIT "C"
REIMBURSEMENT REOUEST FORM
Expenses Name of employee or Amount Date Check
client Invoiced No.
Expense: Personnel
Salary
Salary
Salary
Salary Total:
FICA(Medicare/Social Security)
FICA(Medicare/Social Security)
FICA(Medicare/Social Security)
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Life Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Disability Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement
Retirement
Retirement
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
Total of all Benefits:
Mileage
Mileage
Mileage
Mileage Total:
Cell phone
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Cell phone
Cell phone
Cell Phone Total:
Type of Client
Ex enseNendor
Client Expense Total:
OperationsNendor:
Operations Total:
Other
Other Total:
Total Invoiced Amount
Attestation
Contractor:
Program:
Name of Person submitting
report:
Date Range Covered by this
report:
I have reviewed this report and
certify that it is a complete,
accurate, and up-to-date
reflection of the services
rendered under the terms of our
Agreement with the City of Fort
worth.
Signature:
Total
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EXHIBIT "D"
REPORTING FORMS
Bi-Monthlyl Report
Current Reporting
Quarter
Submitting Agency
Contact Name
Phone Number and
Email
Remit Address
Please include outcome narrative that describes how measure was accomplished for each
quarter.
Effectiveness Measures and Quarterly Outcomes
Measure 1 Less than 15%returns to homelessness within one year
Outcome
Measure 2 At least 90% of clients are housed within 30 days
Outcome
I have reviewed this report and certify that the measures provided are accurate and
appropriately reflect the Directions Home goals set forth in the contract.
Authorized Signatory Signatory Title
Date
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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Supplemental HHSP Monthly Report Collection Form
Subrecipient or
Vendor Name: Reporting Month
Is this report
Contract adjusting a prior
Number: month?
Contract Term: If"Yes",what is
the reason for the
adjustment
request?
HHSP Monthly
Performance
Report
Total Components Unduplicated HHSP
Entries
Total
Components for
Persons Persons
Entering 0 Entering 0
Total
Components for
Households THholds
Entering ring 0
Unduplicated Race Unduplicated Unduplicated Unduplicated
Ethnicity Gender Age
American Non-
Indian/Alaska Hispanic/Non-
Native 0 Latino 0 Male 0 Under 18 0
Asian 0 Hispanic/Latino 0 Female 0 18-24 0
Black/African- Ethnicity Trans Female
American 0 Unknown 0 (MTF) 0 25-61 0
Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Trans Male 62 and
Islander 0 (FTM) 0 over 0
Gender Non- Age
White 0 Conforming 0 Unknown 0
Gender
Race Unknown 0 Unknown 0
Total Race 0 Total Ethnicity 0 Total Gender 0 Total Age 0
HHSP Youth Set-Aside Reporting
Unduplicated Components for Components for Children/Youth New Bed for
Special Populations- Children/Youth in Youth Headed in YHH Children/Youth
Youth in YHH YHH Households(YHH) Outcomes in YHH
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Essential Essential Homeless
Persons in at Services- Services- Persons
least one special Homeless Homeless Maintained Shelter Beds
population 0 Persons 0 Households 0 3+Months 0 Constructed 0
HA Homeless
Victims of HA Persons- Households- Households
Domestic Street Street Maintained Shelter Beds
Violence 0 outreach 0 outreach 0 3+Months 1 0 Rehabilitated 0
HA
Unaccompanied HA Persons- Households-
Children(Under Transitional Transitional Shelter Beds
18) 0 Living 0 Living 0 Converted 0
Households
Persons Using Using
Unaccompanied Day/Night Day/Night TL Beds
Youth(18-24) 0 Shelter 0 Shelter 0 Constructed 0
Parenting Case Case
Children and Management- Management-
Youth(24 and Homeless Homeless TL Beds
under) 0 Persons 0 Households 0 Rehabilitated 0
Children of
Parenting Youth TL Beds
(Under 18) 0 Converted 0
Veterans 0
HHSP Monthly Expenditure
Report
Budget Draw Availab Total Non-
This
Ite ed le Monthly g Draw
m# Category Amoun pate Balanc Expenditur Fund
Amou
t e es Credit nt
1 Administration $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
2 Case Management Salary $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Construction/Rehabilitation/Con
3 version $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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4 Essential Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
5 Homelessness Assistance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
6 Homelessness Prevention $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
7 Shelter Operations $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL: $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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EXHIBIT "E"
REQUEST FOR BUDGET MODIFICATION
PROGRAM COSTS
flHoet Categoryr ved BudgetChange Requested RevisedBudget
9ATWRR9Ag Agency
ui ment
Client Costs
Other Approved
Total Costs
• Up to 5% of any budgeted line-item does not need prior approval but form must be sent to City with monthly
RFR
• More than 5% of any budgeted line-item must have prior City approval
• An increase in a zero line-item must have prior City approval
Modification Narrative describe in detail what change is for
I have reviewed this request and certify that the listed modifications are correct.
Authorized Signatory Signatory Title Date
STAFF USE ONLY
0 0
Modification Approved Modification NOT Approved
Staff Signature
Date
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EXHIBIT F
GRANT REQUIREMENTS
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS
FY 2020 TEXAS HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES
PROGRAM YOUTH SET-ASIDE GENERAL REVENUE
CONTRACT NUMBER 18206010006
WITH
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
SECTION 1. PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT
This 2020 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program ("HHSP") Contract Number
18206010006 ("Contract") is made by and between the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs,a public and official agency of the State of Texas,("Department")and
City of Fort Worth,a political subdivision of the State of Texas("Subrecipient").
SECTION 2. CONTRACT PERIOD FOR PERFORMANCE AND CLOSE-OUT
This Contract shall commence on September 1, 2019 and,unless earlier terminated at
provided herein, terminate as follows: {1} the Subrecipient is permitted to incur
expenses under this Contract until August 31, 2020 ("Contract Term"),and(2)the
Department's obligations under the Contract shall end on November 15, 2020 and is
conditioned on the Subrecipient's successful completion of the terms herein ("Close-Out
Process").
SECTION 3. SUBRECIPIENT PERFORMANCE
A. Subrecipient agrees to administer a HHSP award in accordance with, but not limited
to, Section 2306.2585 of the Texas Government Code (hereafter, "State Act"), Rider 16
from Tex. H.B. 1, Article VII, 86th Leg., R.S. (2019.)[ ("Rider 1611)], and the
implementing rules under Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Subchapters A and
B of Chapter 7, of the Texas Administrative Code ("HHSP State Rules"), and
representations made as part of the Previous Participation and award process.
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8. Subrecipient agrees to perform all activities in accordance with the terms of the
Performance Statement attached hereto as Exhibit A and the Budget attached hereto as
Exhibit B. Subrecipient further agrees to comply with the Certification Regarding
Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements attached hereto as
Addendum A; the Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements attached
as Addendum B; the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matter attached as Addendum C; the PRWORA requirements attached
hereto as Addendum D; and the assurances, certifications, and all other statements
made by Subrecipient in its application for the project funded under this Contract, anBCIA
with all other terms of this Contract. All exhibits and addendums are attached hereto anQRD
incorporated herein for all relevant purposes. ITV SECRETARY
City of Fort Worth
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c. Except for changes that are required because of changes described in Section
I I(A) of this Contract or as otherwise specifically described in this Contract,
Subrecipient shall implement HHSP in accordance with the requirements of the
HHSP State Rules in effect on September 1, 2019.
D. Performance related to established targets will be reported by Subrecipient in
the HHSP Monthly Performance Report and meeting targets may be considered
for future funding opportunities with the Department.
E. All funds must be fully expended within the Contract Term and reported within
the Close-Out Process in accordance with all Exhibits and Addendums of this
Contract. The Department reserves the right to request an Expenditure plan if it
appears funds will not be expended within the Contract Term at the Department's
reasonable discretion.
F. Subrecipient activities related to construction, rehabilitation, or conversion
of a building or buildings may require that Subrecipient enter into a Land Use
Restriction Agreement ("LURA") in accordance with 10TAC§7.3.
SECTION 4. DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
A. In consideration of Subr ecipient's satisfactory performance of this Contract,
Department shall reimburse Subrecipient for the actual, allowable, and
approved costs that are consistent with amounts specified in the Budget and
are incurred during the Contract Term by Subrecipient.
B.The Department reserves the right to obligate or deobligate additional funds
and shall notify the Subrecipient in writing of its decision. The Department may
consider such factors as the ability to use grant funds under the HHSP State Rules
in a timely manner or Subrecipient's overall compliance with the terms of this
Contract.
C.Department shall not be obligated to pay Subrecipient for any costs incurred
by Subrecipient which are not allowable costs.
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D.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, the total payments and
obligations incurred by Department under this Contract shall not exceed the sum of
ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY-THREE
DOLLARS ($140,243.00).
E.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, Department shall only be
liable to Subrecipient for eligible costs incurred or performances rendered for
activities specified in the HHSP State Rules.
SECTION 5.METHOD OF PAYMENT/CASH BALANCES
A. In accordance with 10 TAC §7.S(b), Subrecipient may request an advance
payment of up to thirty
(30) calendar days cash needs up to eight percent of the Contract amount or $5,000,
whichever is greater. Subrecipient's request for advances shall be limited to the
amount needed and be timed to
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be in accordance with the actual,immediate cash requirements of the Subrecipient in
carrying out the purpose of this Contract.
B. In order to request an advance payment, Subrecipient must submit to
Department a properly completed Monthly Expenditure Report that includes a
request for advance funds together with such supporting documentation as the
Department may reasonably request.
C. Subrecipient shall establish procedures to minimize the time elapsing
between the transfer of funds from Department to Subrecipient and the
disbursement of such funds by Subrecipient.
D. Section S(A} notwithstanding, and in accordance with 10 TAC §7.4(f}, the
Department reserves the right to use a Cost Reimbursement method of payment for all
funds whereby reimbursement of costs incurred by a Subrecipient is made only after the
Department has reviewed and approved backup documentation provided by the
Subrecipient in accordance with 10 TAC §2.201 to support such costs for all funds if at
any time (1)Department determines that Subrecipient has maintained cash balances in
excess of need, (2)Department identifies signific mt deficiency in the cash controls or
financial management system used by Subrecipient, or(3) Subrecipient fails to comply
with 10 TAC §7.5, Subrecipient Reporting, and 10 TAC §7.6, Subrecipient Data
Collection.
E.All funds paid to Subrecipient pursuant to this Contract are paid in trust for the
exclusive benefit of the eligible recipients of HHSP services and for the payment of
allowable expenditures.
F.At its sole discretion, Department may offset or withhold any amounts otherwise
owed to Subrecipient under this Contract against any amount owed by Subrecipient to
Department arising under this Contract
G. Subrecipient shall refund to Department any unexpended cash advances
within sixty (601 calendar days in accordance with 10 TAC§7.S(b}.
H. Subrecipient shall refund to the Department any funds which Department
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determines has not been spent strictly in accordance with the terms of this Contract.
Subrecipient shall make such refund no later than the date specified in the notice that
repayment is required,but if no date is specified within five (SI business days in
accordance with 10 TAC §1.21(e).
SECTION6. COSTPRINCIPLES,ADMINISTRATIVEREQUIREMENTS,ANDAUDIT
REQUIREMENTS
A. COST PRINCIPLES,ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS. Exceptas
expressly modifiedby Jaw or the terms of this Contract, Subrecipient shall comply with the
cost principles and uniform administrative requirements set forth in Chapter 783 of the
Texas Government Code and the Uniform Grant Management Standards ("UGMS"). All
references therein to "local government" shall be construed to mean Subr ecipient.
B.AUDIT. In accordance with 10 TAC §1.403(e), if Subrecipient expends
$750,000.00 or more in state awards, or has an outstanding loan balance associated
with state resources of$750,000 or more with continuing compliance requirements,
or a combination thereof must have a Single Audit.
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Subrecipient agrees to comply with any applicable UGMS updates that may be
released during the Contract Term. Updates to UGMS may be found this website:
https:Hcomptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/grant-management/.
C. COSTS. Department shall not be liable to Subrecipient for certain costs,
including but not limited to costs which:
(1) have been reimbursed to Subrecipient or are subject to reimbursement to
Subrecipient by any source other than Department;
(2) are not allowable costs, as set forth in the provisions of the State Act and the
HHSP State Rules and Section 8(8) of this Contract;
(3) are not strictly in accordance with the terms of this Contract, including the
Exhibits;
(4} have not been reported to Department within the Close-Out Process of this
Contract; or
(5) are not incurred during the Contract Term.
D. ACCESS. Department reserves the right to conduct additional audits of the
funds received and performances rendered under this Contract. Subrecipient agrees
to permit Department or its authorized representative to audit Subrecipient's records
and to obtain any documents,materials, or information necessary to facilitate such
audit upon written request by the Department to Subrecipient.
E. SUBAWARDS. The Subrecipient shall include language in any
subcontract or subgrant that provides the Department the ability to directly review,
monitor, and/or audit the operational and financial performance and/or records of
work performed under this Contract.
F.AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM. For any fiscal year ending within or immediately
after the Contract Term, Subrecipient must submit an "Audit Certification Form"
(available from the Department) within two (2)months after the Subrecipient's fiscal
year end in accordance with 10 TAC §1.403.
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SECTION 7.TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
A.TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION. Pursuant to 10 TAC Chapters 2 and 7,
Department may terminate or suspend this Contract, in whole or in part, at any time
Department determines that there is cause for termination. If Subrecipient fails to
submit within forty-five (45} calendar days of its due date, any report in accordance
with 10 TAC §7.5 or responses to monitoring reports, Department may, in its sole
discretion, suspend payments, place Subrecipient on Cost Reimbursement method
of payment, and initiate proceedings to terminate any active Contract. In accordance
with 10 TAC §2.202(b)(6}, cause for termination includes, but is not limited to,
fraud, waste,abuse,fiscal mismanagement,or other serious Findings in the
Subrecipient's performance.
8.WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to
limit Department's authority to withhold payment and immediately suspend this
Contract if Department identifies
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possible instances of fraud, abuse, waste, fiscal mismanagement, or other deficiencies
in Subrecipient's performance. Suspension shall be a temporary measure pending either
corrective action by Subrecipient or a decision by Department to terminate this
Contract.
C.DEPARTMENT LJABILITY.Department shall not be liable for any costs incurred
by Subrecipient after termination of this Contract.
D.SUBRECJPIENT LIABILITY.Notwithstanding any exercise by Department ofits
right oftermination or suspension, Subrecipient shall not be relieved of any liability
to Department for damages by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Subrecipient.
E.FUNDS. Upon termination ofthis Contract, all funds remaining on hand on
the date of termination, and all accounts receivable attributable to the use
offends received under this Contract shall transfer back to Department.
Subrecipient shall return the remaining funds to Department within sixty(60)
calendar days after the date this Contract terminates.
SECTION8. 4LLO W,4BLE E"ENDIT URES
A. Whether the Subrecipient's costs incurred in the performance of this Contract are
considered allowable, shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Rider
16,the State Act and the HHSP State Rules,subject to the limitations and exceptions
set forth in this Contract.
B.HHSP General Revenue funds may be used for administrative activities as well
as allowable expenditures under this Contract,to include activities outlined in 10
TAC §7.21 and Rider 16, provided Subrecipient receives prior written approval
from the Department.
SECTION9. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A.GENERAL. Subrecipient shall comply with all the recordkeeping requirements and
shall maintain fiscal and programmatic records and supporting documentation for all
expenditures made under this Contract in accordance with the UGMS Section Ill,
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Common Rufe: State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements,Subpart C-Post Award Requirements,_.42. Subrecipient
agrees to comply with any changes to the UGMS'recordkeeping requirements and 10
TAC§7.8
B.WRITIEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Subrecipient must have written policies
and procedures to ensure that sufficient records are established and maintained to enable a
determination that HHSP requirements are being met. The written standards must be
applied consistently for all Program Participants. The written standards must include, but
are not limited to Inclusive Marketing as identified in 10 TAC§7.10.
C.PROGRAM PARTICIPANT FILES. In accordance with 10 TAC§7.28(g),
Subrecipient shall maintain Program Participant files, for non-emergency activities
providing direct subsidy to a Program Participant regardless if the client is directly
receiving the funds, that containing the following:
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(1)An HHSP Intake Application including an area for execution by all adult
Household members (which may include an electronic signature), certifying the
validity of information provided an area to identify the staff person completing the
intake application, and the language as required by Section 434.212 of the Texas
Government Code;
(2) Certification whereby the Applicant certifies whether they meet the definition
of Homeless or Homeless Individual pursuant to 10 TAC §7.2. The certification
must include the Program Participant's signature or legally identifying mark
(which may include an electronic signature);
(3)Documentation which demonstrates that the Program Participant meets income
eligibility,if applicable, or, if proof of income is unobtainable, a Declaration of
Income Statement as defined in 10 TAC§7.2;
(4)Documentation of recertification, as applicable, including income
eligibility and that the Program Participant lacks sufficient resources and
supports networks necessary to retain housing without assistance;
(5)Documentation of determination of ineligibility for assistance when
assistance is denied. Documentation must include the reason for the
determination of ineligibility;
(6) Copies of all leases and rental assistance agreements for the provision of rental
assistance, documentation of payments made to owners for the provision of
rental assistance, and supporting documentation for these payments, including
dates of occupancy by Program Participants;
(7)Documentation of the monthly allowance for utilities used to determine
compliance with the rent restriction;
(8)Documentation that applicable waiting lists have been checked for availability
at least every six months as required for Program Participants who have been
assisted for more than twenty- four(24)months with rental assistance; and
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(9)Documentation that the Dwelling Unit for Program Participants receiving
rental assistance complies with the Housing Standards in 10 TAC§7.29,Shelter
and Housing Standards.
D.ACCESS TO RECORDS. Subrecipient agrees that Department,the Auditor ofthe
State of Texas, the Comptroller of the State of Texas,or any of their duly authorized
representatives,shall have the right to access and to examine and to copy, on or off
the premises of Subrecipient, all books, accounts,records,reports,files,and other
papers or property belonging to or in use by Subrecipient pertaining to this Contract.
Subrecipient agrees to maintain such records in an accessible location.
E.RECORD RETENTION. Records regarding Program Participant eligibility shall be
retained by Subrecipient for a period of five(5)years. Activities that require a LURA,
must maintain the records until the expiration of the LURA. All other records
pertinent to this Contract shall be retained by Subrecipient for aperiod of three (3)
years that starts on the day the Single Audit is due or would be
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due if the Single Audit requirements are not triggered, except if any litigation, claim,
negotiation, audit, monitoring, inspection or other action has started before the
expiration of the required record retention period. In this case, records must be
retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from
it, or until the end of the required recordkeeping period as described herein,
whichever is later.
F.OPEN RECORDS. Subrecipient acknowledges that all information collected,
assembled, or maintained by Subrecipient pertaining to this Contract is subject to the
Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code} and must
provide citizens,public agencies, and other interested parties with reasonable access to all
records pertaining to this Contract subject to and in accordance with the Texas Public
Information Act.
G.SUBAWARDS. Subrecipient shall include the substance of this Section 9 in all of its
subcontracts and subgrants.
SECTION 10. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A.DATA COLLECTION. In accordance with 10 TAC §7.6, Subrecipient must ensure
that data on all persons served and all activities assisted under Homeless Programs is
entered into the applicable HMIS, or HMIS-comparable database for domestic violence
or legal service providers.
B.REPORTS. Subrecipient shall submit to Department such reports on the
performance of this Contract as may be required by Department including, but not
limited to,the reports specified in this Section.
C.MONTHLY REPORTS. In accordance with 10 TAC§7.5(c}, Subrecipient must
submit a Monthly Performance Report and a Monthly Expenditure Report through the
Contract System not later than the last day of each month which reflects performance
and expenditures conducted in the prior month.
D.BIENNIAL REPORTING. In accordance with 10 TAC§7.5(h}(2), HHSP
Subrecipient will submit information to the Department for biennial reporting to
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the Texas Legislature.
E.CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. Jn accordance with 10 TAC§7.3,if Subrecipient
intends to expend funds for new construction, rehabilitation, or conversion,
Subrecipient must submit a copy of the activity budget inclusive of all sources and
uses of funding, documents for a construction plan review, and identification of the
entity and signature authorization of the individual (name and title} that will execute
the LURA. These documents must be submitted no less than ninety (90) calendar
days prior to the end of the Contract Term under which funds for the activity are
provided.
F.FINAL INSPECTION REPORT. A Subrecipient must request a final construction
inspection within thirty(30) calendar days of construction completion. The inspection
will cover the Shelter and Housing Standards, Uniform Physical Construction
Standards, 2015 International Residential Code (or municipality adopted later version},
Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements for Single Family
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Construction Activities, and the Accessibility Standards in Title 10, Part 1, Chapter
1, Subchapter B, of the Texas Administrative Code, as applicable for the activity.
SECTION 11. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
A. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES REQUIRED BY LAW. If a change in
federal Jaw or regulation or state law or regulation occurs that requires a change,
addition, or deletion to the terms of this Contract, the change is automatically
incorporated in this Contract and is effective on the date designated by such law
or regulation without the requirement of a written amendment hereto. Said
changes, additions, or deletions referenced under this Subsection A of Section 11
may be further evidenced by a written amendment.
B. -GENERAL. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Contract,
any changes,additions,or deletions to the terms of this Contract shall be in
writing andexecuted by both Parties to this Contract.
C. FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. If any Party returns an executed copy by
facsimile machine or electronic transmission, the signing party intends the copy of
its authorized signature printed by the receiving machine or the electronic
transmission, to be its original signature.
D. QUESTS. Amendment requests may be considered at the discretion
ofthe Department in accordance with 10 TAC §7.4(e).
SECTION 12. PROGRAM INCOME
A. In accordance with 10 TAC §7.25, program income includes but is not
limited to: income from fees for services performed, the use or rental or real or
personal property acquired under this award, the sale of commodities or items
fabricated under this award, license fees and royalties on patents and copyrights,
and principal and interest on loans made with this award. Security and utility
deposits paid should be a grant to the Program Participant and are not considered
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program income if they remain with the Program Participant, and are returned
only to the Program Participant.
8. Program income that is received during the Contract Term must be
used for allowable expenditures as described in Section 8 of this
Contract.
C.Program income that is received after the Contract Term, or not expended
within the Contract Term must be returned to the Department within ten (10)
calendar days of receipt.
SECTION 13. INDEPENDENT SUBRECIPIENT
To the extent authorized by law, it is agreed that Department is contracting with
Subrecipient as an independent contractor. To the extent authorized by law,
Subrecipient agrees to indemnify Department against any disallowed costs or other
claims which may be asserted by any third party in connection
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with the services to be performed by Subrecipient under this Contract. The
Department acknowledges governmental entities cannot create an unfunded debt
pursuant to the Texas Constitution.
SECTION 14. PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
Subrecipient shall comply with 10 TAC §1.404,this Contract, and all applicable state,
and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for making procurements under this
Contract.
SECTION 15. SUBAWARDS
A.Subrecipient may not subcontract the primary responsibilities of this Contract,
including but not limited to expenditure and performance reporting and drawing
funds through the Contract System.
B.Subrecipient may subcontract or subgrant for the delivery of client assistance
without obtaining Department's prior approval. HHSP Subrecipient is responsible
for ensuring that subcontractors and Subgrantees adhere to the same program
requirements and regulations as apply to the subrecipient including, but not limited
to having documentation that Subrecipient checked the appropriate federal and
state records for debarred and suspended parties in accordance with UGMS
Subpart C- Post Award Requirements, 35. Subrecipient must have processes and
procedures in place to monitor subcontractors or subgrantees. Any subcontract or
subgrant for the delivery of client assistance will be subject to monitoring by the
Department pursuant to 10 TAC §7.11.
C.In accordance with 10 TAC §7.7(b), Subrecipient will notify the Department
and provide contact information for subgrants or subcontractors within thirty
(30) calendar days of the effective date of subcontract. Contact information for
the entities with which the Subrecipient subgrants or subcontracts must be
provided to the Department, including: organization name, name and title of
authorized person who entered into the subgrant or subcontract, phone number,
e-mail address, and type of services provided.
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D.In no event shall any provision of this Section be construed as relieving
Subrecipient of the responsibility for ensuring that the performances under all
subcontracts and subgrants are rendered so as to comply with allof theterms of
this Contract, as if such performances rendered were rendered by Subrecipient.
Department maintains the right to monitor and require Subrecipient's full
compliance with the terms of this Contract. Department's approval under this
Section does not waive any right of action which may exist or which may
subsequently accrue to Department under this Contract.
SECTION 16. MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND INVENTORY
A.In accordance with 10 TAC §1.407, Subrecipient shall submit to Department no
later than forty- five (45) calendar days after the termination of this Contract a
cumulative inventory report of all real property and equipment acquired in whole
or in part with fonds received under this Contract or previous HHSP contracts.
Upon the termination of this Contract, Department may transfer title to any
equipment to the Department or to any other entity receiving HHSP funds from
the Department.
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B.When the Subrecipient no longer needs equipment purchased with HHSP grant
funds,regardless of purchase price, or upon the termination of this Contract,
Department may take possession and transfer title to any such property or
equipment to the Department or to a third party or may seek reimbursement from
Subrecipient of the current unit price of the item of equipment, in Department's
sole determination. Subrecipient must request permission from the Department to
transfer title or dispose of equipment purchased with HHSP grant funds.
SECTION 17. TRAVEL
The governing board of each Subrecipient must adopt travel policies that adhere to
UGMS and the State of Texas travel rules and regulations found on the Comptroller
of Public Accounts website at www.cpa.state.tx.us.
SECTION 18. BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Subrecipient shall maintain evidence of current
and adequate insurance coverage in accordance with UGMS Section IJ, Cost
Principles for State and Local Governments and Other Affected Entities, Attachment
B. Subrecipient agrees to notify the Department immediately upon receipt of
notification of the termination, cancellation, expiration, or modification of any
required insurance coverage or policy endorsements. Subrecipient agrees to suspend
the performance of all work performed under this Contract until the Subrecipient
satisfies the required coverage requirements, obtains the required policy
endorsements and delivers to Department certificates of insurance evidencing that
such coverage and policy endorsements are current and effective, and receives
notification from Department that the performance of work under this Contract
may recommence.
B.BONDING REQUIREMENTS. Subrecipient must comply with the bond
requirements Articles 2252, 2253,and 5160 of Texas Civil Statutes, and§252.044
and Section 262.032 Local Government Code. If Subrecipient will enter into a
public works contract with a third-party in the amount of$50,000 or greater,
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Subrecipient must execute with the contractor a payment bond in the full amount
of the
contract. If the Subrecipient will enter in to contract with a prime contractor in
excess of$100,000, a performance bond in the full amount of the contract is also
required. These bonds must be executed by a corporate surety authorized to do
business in Texas, a list of which may be obtained from the State Insurance
Department. Such assurances of completion will runto the Department as obligee
and must be documented prior to the start of construction. This bonding
requirement applies as set forth in 10 TAC §1.405 and to the extent required by
federal or state law.
SECTION 19. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
Subrecipient shall give Department immediate written notice of any claim or action
filed with a court or administrative agency against Subrecipient arising out of the
performance of this Contract or any subcontract or subgrant hereunder. Subrecipient
shall furnish to Department copies of all pertinent papers received by Subrecipient
with respect to such action or claim.
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SECTION 20. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MONITORING
A. Department may provide technical guidance to explain the rules and provide
directions on terms of this Contract.
B. Department or its designee may conduct periodic on-or off-site monitoring
and evaluation of the efficiency,economy, and efficacy of Subrecipient's performance
of this Contract in accordance with the HHSP State Rules. Department will advise
Subrecipient in writing of any deficiencies noted during such monitoring. Department
will suggest or require changes in Subrecipient's program implementation or in
Subrecipient's accounting, personnel, procurement, and management procedures in
order to correct any Observations, Concerns, or Findings. Department may conduct
follow-up visits to reviev.J and assess the efforts Subrecipient has made to correct
previously-noted Observations, Concerns, or Findings.
C. Department may place Subrecipient on Cost Reimbursement method of
payment, suspend or terminate this Contract, or invoke other remedies in the event
monitoring or other reliable sources reveal material deficiencies in Subrecipient's
performance or if Subrecipient fails to correct any deficiency within the time
allowed by federal or state law or regulation, or by the terms of this Contract.
SECTION 21. LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. LEGAL AUTHORITY. Subrecipient assures and guarantees that it possesses
the legal authority to enter into this Contract, to receive and manage the funds
authorized by this Contract, and to perfonn the services Subrecipient has obligated
itself to perform hereunder The execution, delivery, and performance of this
Contract will not violate Subrecipient's constitutive documents or any requirement to
which Subrecipient is subject and represents the legal, valid, and binding agreement
of Subrecipient, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
B. DULY AUTHORIZED; GOOD STANDING. Subrecipient is and will
continue to remain organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Jaws
governing its creation and existence, and will
-continue to be duly authorized and qualified to transact any and all applicable
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business contemplated hereunder in the State of Texas.Subrecipient possesses and will
continue to possess all requisite authority, power, licenses, permits and franchises to
conduct its business and to execute, deliver and comply with its obligations under
the terms of this Contract, the execution, delivery and performance of which have
been or will be duly authorized by all necessary action.
C. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. The person signing this Contract onbehalf
of Subrecipient hereby warrants that he/she has been duly authorized by
Subrecipient's governing body to execute this Contract on behalf of Subrecipient
and to validly and legally bind Subrecipient to the terms, provisions and
performances herein.
-D. TERMINATION; LIABILITY. Department shall have the right to terminate this
Contract if there is a dispute as to the legal authority of either Subrecipient or the person
signing this Contract on behalf
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of Subrecipient to enter into this Contract or to render performances hereunder.
Subrecipient is liable to Department for any money it has received from Department
for performance of the provisions of this Contract,if the Department has terminated
this Contract for reasons enumerated in this Section 21.
E.MERGER:DEFAULT. Subrecipient understands that it is an event of default under
this Contract if the Subrecipient liquidates, terminates, dissolves, merges, consolidates
or fails to maintain good standing in the State of Texas, and such is not cured prior to
causing material harm to Subrecipient's ability to perform under the terms of this
Contract.
SECTION 22. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
A. FEDERAL.STATE AND LOCAL LAW. Subrecipient shall comply with the
State Act,Rider 16,the HHSP State Rules, and all federal, state, and local Jaws and
regulations applicable to the performance of this Contract, including, but not limited
to the program requirements and fair housing laws. Upon request by Department,
Subrecipient shall furnish satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith.
Subrecipient shall not violate any federal,state,or local laws,stated herein or
otherwise, nor commit any illegal activity in the performance of or associated with
the performance of this Contract.No funds under this Contract shall be used for any
illegal activity or activity that violates any federal,state or local laws.
B. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988. The Subrecipient affirms by
signing this Contract and the certification attached as Addendum B that it is
implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
(41 use §701 et seq}.
C. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY(LEP). Subrecipients that interact with
program participants must create a Language Access Plan to provide program
applications, forms, and educational materials in English, Spanish, and any appropriate
language,based on the needs of the service area and in compliance with the requirements
in Executive Order 13166 of August 11, 2000. To ensure compliance, the Subrecipient
must take reasonable steps to insure that persons with LEP have meaningful access to the
program. Meaningful access may entail providing language assistance services, including
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oral and written translation, where necessary.
D.REHABILITATIONACT OF 1973. Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and HUD regulation 24 CFR Part 8 apply to all programs or activities under this
Contract.
E.PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION. If Subrecipient collects or receives
documentation for disability, medical records or any other medical information in the
course of administering the HHSP program, Subrecipient shall comply with the
Protected Health Information state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable,
under 10 TAC §1.24, Chapter 181 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) (Pub.L. 104-191, 110 Stat.
1936,enacted August 21, 1996) the HIPAA Privacy Rules(45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts
A and E of 45 CFR Part 164).
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F.AGE DISCRIMINATION. Subrecipient must comply with the Age
iscnmmation Act o (42
u.s.c.§§ 6101-6107).
G. AFFIRMATIVE OUTREACH. Subrecipient shall affirmatively reach out
to populations that are least likely to apply for services as further outlined in 10
TAC §7.10(c)(3).
H. LEAD-BASED PAINT. Subrecipient shall comply with the Lead-Based
Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42 U.S.C. §4821 etseq. and 24 CFR Part 35.
SECTION 23. PREVENTION OF WASTE,FRAUD,AND ABUSE
A. Subrecipient shall establish, maintain, and utilize systems and procedures to
prevent, detect, and correct waste, fraud, and abuse in activities funded under this
Contract. The systems and procedures shall address possible waste, fraud, and
abuse by Subrecipient, its employees, clients, vendors, subcontractors and
administering agencies. Subrecipient's internal controls systems and all
transactions and other significant events are to be clearly documented, and the
documentation is to be readily available for monitoring by Department.
B. Subrecipient shall give Department complete access to all of its records,
employees, and agents for the purpose of monitoring or investigating HHSP.
Subrecipient shall immediately notify Department of any discovery of waste,
fraud, or abuse. Subrecipient shall fully cooperate with Department's efforts to
detect, investigate, and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
C.Subrecipient may not discriminate against any employee or other person who
reports aviolation of the terms of this Contract, or of any law or regulation, to
Department or to any appropriate law enforcement authority, if the report is
made in good faith.
SECTION 24. CERTIFICATION REGARDING UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
Pursuant to Chapter 2264 of the Texas Government Code, by execution of this
Contract, Subrecipient hereby certifies that Subrecipient, or a branch, division, or
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department of Subrecipient does not and will not knowingly employ an
undocumented worker, where "undocumented worker" means an individual who, at
the time of employment, is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the
United States or authorized under law to be employed in that manner in the United
States. If, after receiving a public subsidy, Subrecipient or a branch, division, or
department of Subrecipient is convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. §1324a(f),
Subrecipient shall repay the public subsidy with interest, at the rate of five percent
(5%)per annum, not later than the 120th day after the date the Department notifies
Subrecipient of the violation.
SECTION 25. CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER 10 TAC§7.26
A. Subrecipient shall maintain written standards of conduct governing the
performance of its employees engaged in the award and administration of
contracts. Failure to maintain written standards of conduct and to follow and
enforce the written standards is a condition of default under this Contract and may
result in termination of the Contract or deobligation of funds.
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B. No employee, officer, or agent of Subrecipient shall participate in the
selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a real or
apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the
employee, officer,or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her
partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the Parties
indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award.
C. The officers, employees, and agents of the Subrecipient shall neither solicit nor
accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to
subagreements. Subrecipients may set standards for situations in which the financial
interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The
standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations
of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Subrecipient.
D. The provision of any type or amount of HHSP assistance may not be
conditioned on an individual's or family's acceptance or occupancy of emergency
shelter or housing owned by the Subrecipient, Subgrantee or a parent or subsidiary
of the Subrecipient.
E. No Subrecipient may, with respect to individuals or families occupying
housing owned by the Subrecipient,or any parent or subsidiary of the Subrecipient,
carry out the initial intake required for Program Participant files under Section 9(C)of
this Contract.
F.For transactions and activities other than the procurement of goods and services, no
officers, employees, and agents, including consultants, officers, or elected or
appointed officials of the Subrecipient, Subgrantee, or subcontractor who exercises or
has exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to activities assisted under
HHSP, or who is in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain
inside information with regard to activities assisted under the program, may obtain a
financial interest or benefit from an assisted activity; have a financial interest in any
contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to an assisted activity; or have a
financial interest in the proceeds derived from an assisted activity, either for him or
herself or for those with whom he or she has family or business ties, during his or her
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tenure or during the one-year period following his or her tenure.
SECTION 26. POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND LEGISLATIVE INFLUENCE
PROHIBITED
A. None of the funds provided under this Contract shall be used for influencing
the outcome of any election,or the passage or defeat of any legislative measure.This
prohibition shall not be construed to prevent any state official or employee from
furnishing to any member of its.governing body upon request, or to any other local or
state official or employee or to any citizen information in the hands of the employee
or official not considered under law to be confidential information.
B.No funds provided under this Contract may be used directly or indirectly to hire
employees or in any other way fund or support candidates for the legislative,
executive, or judicial branches of government, the State of Texas,or the government
of the United States.
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C. None of the funds provided under this Contract shall be used to pay any
person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a member of Congress,officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining
any Federal contract, grant or any other award governed by the Byrd Anti-
Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. §13521 as the Development Owner and each
of its tiers have certified by their execution of the "Certification Regarding
Lobbying for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements" attached
hereto as Addendum A and incorporated herein for all relevant purposes.
SECTION 27. NONDISCRIMINATION,FAIR HOUSING,EQUAL ACCESS AND
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
A NON-DISCRIMINATION. A person shall not be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, be subjected to discrimination under, or be denied
employment in the administration of or in connection with any program or
activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this Contract,
on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
B. - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Subrecipient agrees to carry out an Equal
Employment Opportunity Program in keeping with the principles as provided in
President's Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965. Subrecipient must
comply with the Equal Opportunity in Housing (Executive Order 11063 as
amended by Executive Order 12259)and it implementing regulations at 24 CFR
Part 107.
C.ACCESSIBILITY AND FAIR HOUSING. Subrecipient must meet the accessibility
standards and fair housing requirements under(i) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 (5 U.S.C. §794) and its implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8, (ii)the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq) as implemented by HUD at 24 CFR Parts 100-
115, 24 CFR §92.250, 24 CFR §92.202 and 24 CFR
§5.105{a), (iii) Texas Fair Housing Act (Chapter 301 of the Texas Property Code) ,
(iv) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.5.C. §2000d et seq),
and implementing regulations at 24
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C.F.R. Part I, and (v) Titles II and Ill of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C.
§§12131-12189; 47 U.S.C. §§155, 201,218 and 255) as implemented by U. S.
Department of Justice at 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
D. REASONABLE ACCOM ODATIONS. Subrecipients shall operate each
program or activity receiving HHSP financial assistance so that the program or
activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily accessible and usable by
individuals with disabilities. Subrecipients are also required to provide
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
E.GENERAL. Subrecipient shall make known that use of the facilities and services
funded under this Contract are available to all on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Subrecipient also must adopt and implement procedures designed to make
available to interested persons information concerning the existence and location
of services and facilities that are accessible to persons with a disability.
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F.AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING.By Subrecipient's execution
ofthe Contract, Subrecipient agrees to affirmatively further fair housing by using
funds in a manner that follows the "State of Texas'Analysis of Impediments" and will
maintain records in this regard.
G.SUBCONTRACTS. Subrecipient shall include the substance of this Section
27 in all of its subcontracts.
SECTION 28. DEBARRED AND SUSPENDED PARTIES
By signing this Contract, Subrecipient certifies that neither it nor its current principal
employees, board members,agents,or contractors are presently debarred,suspended,
proposed for debarment,declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any federal
department or agency as provided in the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension
and Other Responsibility Matters attached hereto as Addendum C and incorporated
herein for all relevant purposes. The terms "covered transaction", "debarred",
"suspended", "ineligible", "lower tier covered transaction", "participant", "person",
"primary covered transaction", "principal", "proposal", and "voluntarily excluded", as
used in the certification attached as Addendum C,have the meaning set out in the
Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549.
Subrecipient also certifies that it will not award any funds provided by this Contract to
any person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR Part 9, subpart 9.4 or that is
debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal
assistance programs under Executive Order 12549. Subrecipient agrees that,prior to
entering into any agreement with a potential subcontractors procured by Subrecipient or
prior to awarding funds under this Contract to a potential subgrantee, that the verification
process to comply with this requirement will be
accomplished by checking the System for Award Management(SAM)at www.sam.gov and
including a copy of the results in its project files. Subrecipient may decide the frequency by
which it determines the eligibility of its subcontractors. Subrecipient may rely upon a
certification of a prospective subcontractor that is not proposed for debarment under 48
CFR Part 9,subpart 9.4,debarred, suspended,ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the
covered transaction, unless Subrecipient knows that the certification is
erroneous. Failure of Subrecipient to furnish the certification attached hereto as
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Addendum Coran explanation of why it cannot provide said certification shall disqualify
Subrecipient from participation under this Contract. The certification or explanation will
be considered in connection with the Department's determination whether to continue
with this Contract. Subrecipient shall provide immediate written notice to Department if
at any time Subrecipient learns that the certification was erroneous when submitted or has
become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.Subrecipient further agrees by
executing this Contract that it will include the certification provision titled "Certification
Regarding Debarment,Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusive-Subcontracts,"
as set out in Addendum C, without modification, and thls language under this Section 28,
in all its subawards.
SECTION 29. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION. Department shall not release any funds
under this Contract until Department has received a properly completed deposit
authorization form from Subrecipient.
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8. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. Notwithstanding and subject to Cbapter
3000 of the Texas Government Code, Subrecipient shall ensure that any building
for which HHSP funds are used for renovation, conversion, or major rehabilitation
must meet Shelter and Housing Standards, Uniform Physical Construction
Standards, 2015 International Residential Code (or municipality adopted later
version), Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements for Single Family
Construction Activities, and the Accessibility Standards in Chapter 1, Subchapter
8, and any standards required by state or local statute, ordinance, or other
regulation, as applicable for the Homeless Program and activity.
c.NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION. None ofthe funds provided under this
Contract may be used in connection with any dwelling unit unless the unit is
protected by a hard-wired or battery-operated smoke detector installed in
accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 74.
D. OTHER CONDITIONS. Not applicable.
SECTION 30. NO WAIVER
Any right or remedy given to Department by this Contract shall not preclude the
existence of any other right or remedy, nor shall any action taken in the exercise of
any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy. The failure of
Department to exercise any right or remedy on any occasion shall not constitute a
waiver of Department's right to exercise that or any other right or remedy at a later
time.
SECTION 31. ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
A.All ural and written agreements between the parties of this Contract
relating to the subject matter of this Contract have been reduced to writing
and are contained in this Contract and attachments.
B.The attachments enumerated and denominated below are a part of this
Contract and constitute promised performances under this Contract:
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(1)Addendum A - Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts,
Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
(2)Addendum B - Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
(3) Addendum C - Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters
(4)Addendum D - PRWORA Requirements
(s)Exhibit A - Performance Statement
(6)Exhibit B - Budget
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SECTION 32. SEVERABILITY
If any section or provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court
or an administrative tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall remain valid
and binding.
SECTION 33. COPYRIGHT
Subrecipient may copyright materials developed in the performance of this Contract or with
funds expended under this Contract. Department and the State shall each have a royalty-
free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce,publish, or otherwise use, and to
authorize others to use, the copyrighted work for government purposes.
SECTION 34. USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Funds provided underthis Contract may not be used for the payment of salaries to any
Subrecipient's employees who use alcoholic beverages while on active duty,for travel
expenses expended for alcoholic beverages,or for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
SECTION 35. FAITH BASED AND SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
Funds provided under this Contract may not be used for sectarian or explicitly religious
activities such as worship, religious instruction or proselytization, and must be for the
benefit of persons regardless of religious affiliation.
SECTION 36. FORCE MAJURE
If the obligations are delayed by the following, an equitable adjustment will be made for
delay or failure to perform hereunder:
A.Any of the following events: (i) catastrophic weather conditions or other
extraordinary elements of nature or acts of God; (ii)acts of war(declared or
undeclared), (iii) acts of terrorism, insurrection, riots, civil disorders, rebellion or
sabotage; and (iv) quarantines, embargoes and other similar unusual actions
offederal,provincial, local or foreign Governmental Authorities; and
B.The non-performing party is without fault in causing or failing to prevent the
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occurrence of such event,and such occurrence could not have been circumvented by
reasonable precautions and could not have been prevented or circumvented through
the use of commercially reasonable alternative sources,workaround plans or other
means.
SECTION 37. ASSIGNMENT
This Contract is made by Department to Subrecipient only.Accordingly, it is not assignable
without the written consent and agreement of Department, which consent may be withheld
in Department's sole discretion.
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SECTION 38. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence with respect to Subrecipient's compliance with all covenants,
agreements,terms and conditions of this Contract.
SECTION 39. COUNTERPARTS AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed
an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signed
signature pages may be transmitted by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and any
such signature shall have the same legal effect as an original.
SECTION 40. NUMBER, GENDER
Unless the context requires otherwise,the words of the masculine gender shall include the
feminine, and singular words shall include the plural.
SECTION 41. NOTICE
A. If a notice is provided concerning this Contract, notice may be given at the
following (herein referred to as "Notice Address"):
As to Department:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS P. O. Box 13941
Austin, Texas 78711-3941
Attention: Abigail Versyp, Director of HOME and Homeless Programs
Division Telephone: (512)475-0908
Fax: (512) 475-0220
abigail.versyp@tdhca.state.tx.us
As to Subrecipient:
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Attention: Fernando Costa
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Telephone: (817) 392-6122
femando.costa@fortworthtexas.gov
B.All notices or other communications hereunder shall be deemed given when
delivered,mailed by overnight service,or five (5) calendar days after mailing by
certified or registered mail,postage
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prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to-the appropriate Notice Address
as defined in the above Subsection A of this Section 42.
SECTION 42. •VENUE AND JURISDICTION
This Contract is delivered and intended to be performed in the State of Texas. For
purposes of litigation pursuant to this Contract,venue shall lie in Travis County,
Texas.
SECTION 43. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In accordance with Section 2306.082 of the Texas Government Code, it is the
Department's policy to encourage the use of appropriate alternative dispute
resolution procedures ("ADR") under the Governmental Dispute Resolution Act and
the Negotiated Rulemaking Act (Chapters 2009 and 2006 respectively, Texas
Government Code), to assist in the fair and expeditious resolution of internal and
external disputes involving the Department and the use of negotiated rulemaking
procedures for the adoption of Department rules. As described in Chapter 154, Civil
Practices and Remedies Code, ADR procedures include mediation. Except as
prohibited by Department's ex parte communications policy, Department
encourages informal communications between Department staff and the
Subrecipient, to exchange information and informally resolve disputes. Department
also has administrative appeals processes to fairly and expeditiously resolve
disputes. If at any time the Subrecipient would like to engage Department in an
ADR procedure, the Subrecipient may send a proposal to Department's Dispute
Resolution Coordinator. For additional information on Department's ADR policy,
see Department's Alternative Dispute Resolution and Negotiated Rulemaking at 10
TAC §1.17.
SECTION 44. LIMITATION ON ABORTION FUNDING
A. Pursuant to Chapter 2272 of the Texas Government Code, to the extent allowed
by federal and state law, the Department may not enter into this Contract with an
"abortion provider" or an "affiliate" of an abortion provider, as said terms are
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defined thereunder, iff aids under this Contract are appropriated from state or
local tax revenue.
B.By execution of this Contract, the Subrecipient hereby certifies that, as a
condition of receipt of any funds under this Contract from state or local tax
revenue, it is eligible to receive said funds, and that it will not utilize said funds in
any way ontrary to this Section 44 during the Contract Term.
SECTION 45. PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING
A. Subrecipient and its contractors must comply with Section 106(g) of the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended(22 U.S.C. §7104 et
seq.). If Subrecipient or its subcontractor engages in, or uses labor recruiters,
brokers or other agents who engage in any of the prohibited activities under
Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, the
Department may terminate this Contract and Subrecipient hereby agrees and
acknowledges that upon termination, Subrecipient's rights to any funds shall be
terminated.
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WITNESS OUR HAND EFFECTIVE:
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth,
apolitical subdivisiomf the State of
B )
TewsName: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City
Manager Date:
THIS CONTRACT IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNLESS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS, OR HIS/HER AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE.
THIS CONTRACT IS APPROVED,ACCEPTED AND MADE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON
September 1, 2019,AND WILL TERMINATE ON November 15, 2020, AS FURTHER
INDICATED IN SECTION 2, ON BEHALF OF:
DEPARTMENT:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS,
a public and official agency of the State of Texas
By:_ Name:
Title:Its duly authorized officer or
representative Date:
OffiCIAl RECORD
rtY SECRE '.ARY
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WJTNESS OUR HAND EFFECTIVE;
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State ofrexas
By:1. CL
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Oate: 1 Ute/t.
11 iIS CONTRACT IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNLESS SIGNED BY'fHE EXECUTJVE DIRECTOR Of
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSrNG AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OR HIS/HER
AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE.
THIS CO TRACT IS APPROVED,ACCEPTED AND MADE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON
Septer:nber 1,2019,AND WILL TERMINATfON November 15,2020,AS FURTHER
INDICATED JNSECTION Z,ON BEHALF'O£
DEPARTMENT:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFHOUSING AND COMMUNITY,AFFAIRS,
a publ!.7rd official a ncy of the State ofrexas
By: .f( ft�, I
Name; u
Title: Its duly authorized officer or
represI:1ntative Date: 111J.04!7
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the patties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective
this
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FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH:
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Fernando Costa
Assistant City Manager
Date: 11;'tl J
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Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM D ATTEST:
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Date: __ Date:
Contract Compliance Manager: M&C No.: 14 '-/JJ ff IO/,5/[-1
By signing I acknowledge that I am
the person responsible for the
monitoring and administration of this
contract, including ensuring all
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
T. WORTH,,
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS
FY 2020 TEXAS HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES
PROGRAM YOUTH SET-ASIDE GENERAL REVENUE
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ADDENDUM A
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
The undersigned certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
1.No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the
undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of an agency, a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or
an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any 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.
2.If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant,
loan,or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard
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form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its
instructions.
3.The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included
in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers(including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that
all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is material representation of fact on which relianee was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
malting or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352,Title 31,U.S. Code.
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each suchfailure.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
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The undersigned states, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
If any funds have been paid or will bepaid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to
insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering
into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who
fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
By: <;i:4-1CL
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: —L=4411!<44T.J - - - - - - -
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Off CU\i. RE«::Om]
nv SECRETARY
T.WORTH, T�
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS
FY 2020 TEXAS HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES
PROGRAM YOUTH SET-ASIDE GENERAL REVENUE
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ADDENDUM B
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace
Act of 1988: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart, F. Sections 76.630(c) and(d)(2) and 76.645 (a)(1) and
(b)provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE-WIDE
AND STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of criminal drug
convictions. For the Department of Health and Human Services, the central point is: Division
of Grants Management and Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department
of Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington,
DC 20201.
The undersigned certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a)Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the
grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about-
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
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(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
(c)Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of
the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a)that, as a
condition of employment under the grant, the employee will-
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
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12)Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a
criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five (5)calendar
days after such conviction;
(eJ Notifying the agency in writing, within ten (10) calendar days after receiving
notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice
of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice,
including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant
activity the convicted employee was working,unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices.Notice shall include the
identification number(sJ of each affected grant;
(f)Taking one of the following actions,within thirty 130)calendar days of
receiving notice under paragraph(d)(2),with respect to any employee who is so
convicted-
(1)Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended; or
(2)Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal,
State,or local health,law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
(g)Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free
workplace through implementation ofparagraphs(a),(b),(c),(d),(e)
and(f).
Place(s) of Performance [site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with
thespecific grant] (include street address, city, county, state, zip coder) �/�
1. 2.00 Texas: -1- ,c r y� �ter , l� �b2,
2.
3.
4.
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Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical
descriptions may be used(e.g.,all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State
highway department while in operation, State employees in each local
unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios). If Subrecipient
does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is
no application, the Subrecipient must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in
its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to
identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the Subrecipient's drug-free
workplace requirements.
This certificatipn is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when
the Department awards the grant. If it is later determined that Subrecipient knowingly
rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free
Workplace Act, Department,
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in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take
action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
City of Fort Worth,
a}political subdivision of the State of Texas
B
Y:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City
Manager Date:
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS
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ADDENDUMC
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
The undersigned certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals:
(a)Are not presently debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible,or voluntarily excluded by any Federal or state department or
agency;
(b)Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a
civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or
local)transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State
antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification
or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c)Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (Federal, State or local)with commission of any of the offenses
enumerated in section(b) of this certification;
(d)Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal hadone or
more public transactions (Federal,State or local)terminated for cause or default; and
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(e)Will submit to the Department information about each proceeding that occurs during
this Contract Term or during the recordkeeping period that:
(1) Is in connection with this award;
(2) Reached its final disposition during the most recent five year period; and
(3) Is one of the following:
i. A criminal proceeding that resulted in a conviction, as defined below;
ii. A civil proceeding that resulted in a finding of fault and liability and payment
of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of$5,000
or more;
iii. An administrative proceeding, as defined below,that resulted in a finding
of fault and liability and your payment of either a monetary fine or
penalty of$5,000 or more or reimbursement, restitution, or damage in
excess of$100,000; or
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iv. Any other criminal, civil,or administrative proceeding if-
It could have led to an outcome described in this section(e)paragraph (3)
items (i) - (iii) of this award term and condition;
2. It had a different disposition arrived at by consent or
compromise with an acknowledgment of fault on your part;
and
3. The requirement in this award term and condition to disclose
information about the proceeding does not conflict with applicable laws
and regulations.
(4) For purposes of section (e) of this certification the following definitions apply:
i. An "administrative proceeding" means a non judicial process that is adjudicatory in
nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and
Exchange Commission Administrative proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract
Appeals proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals proceedings).
This includes proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with
performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include audits, site visits,
corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.
ii. A"conviction",for purposes of this award term and condition,means a judgment
or conviction of a criminal offense by any court of competent jurisdiction,
whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon
a plea of nolo contendere.
Where the undersigned Subrecipient is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such Subrecipient shall attach an explanation of why it cannot provide said
certification to this Contract.
The undersigned Subrecipient further agrees and certifies that it will include the below
clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion- Subcontracts/Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all
subrecipient contracts, subcontracts and in all solicitations for subcontracts:
"CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION-
SUBCONTRACTS/LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS
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(1)The prospective lower tier participant/subcontractor certifies, by submission of this
proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed
for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this
transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant/subcontractor is unable to certify to
any of the statements in this certification,suchprospective participant shall attach an
explanation to this proposal.
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LOWER TIER PARTICIPANT/
SUBCONTRACTOR:
Entity Name, Entity Type
By:
Subcontractor Signature
Authority Name
By:
Subcontractor Signature Title
Date: 11
This certificaJion is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed
when the Department awards the grant. If it is later determined that Subrecipient
knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to any other remedies
available, the Department may terminate this Contract for cause or default.
SUBRECIPIENT:
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
By: S:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: �� ► ►►
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FY 2020 TEXAS HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM
YOUTH SETwASIDE GENERAL REVENUE
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ADDENDUM D
PRWORA REQUIREMENTS
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
If an individual is applying for HHSP funds, a Subrecipient must verify that the
individual applying for HHSP funds is a qualified recipient for funding under the Personal
Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996,("PRWORA") or("Act"),Pub.L. 104-
193, 110 Stat. 2105,codified at 8 U.S.C. §1601 et.seq., as amended bythe Omnibus
Appropriations Act, 1997,Pub.L. 104-208.
To ensure that a non-qualified applicant does not receive "public benefits," a political
subdivision that administers "public benefit programs" is required to determine, and to
verify, the individual's alienage status before granting eligibility. 8 U.S.C. §1642(a)and
(b).Subrecipient must use the SAVE verification system to verify and document qualified
alien eligibility once access to the system is provided by the Department.
There are certain types of assistance that are not subject to the Act's restriction on access
to public benefits based on immigration status. This includes activities that: (1) deliver in-
kind services at the community level, (2) are necessary for the protection of life or safety,
and (3) do not condition the provision of assistance on the applicant's income or resources.
Generally,under the HHSP State Rules, an activity that provides a public benefit to a
Household that is Homeless is exempt, while an activity that is provided to a Household
that is AtwRisk of Homelessness is not exempt. However,if Subrecipient has adopted
income based criteria for the provision of assistance, than that activity may be subject to
the Act.Yet, some activities do not provide a public benefit to a Household such as a case
manager performing a Household eligibility determination or purchase of an HMIS
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database. Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Act also exempts "public health assistance...for
immunizations with respect to immunizable diseases and for testing and treatment of
symptoms of communicable diseases whether or not such symptoms are caused by a
communicable disease."
If Subrecipient is unsure of whether or not an activity is exempt from the Act, it should
contact the Department before beginning the activity to receive a written determination
CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR
ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) SYSTEM
Subrecipient shall:
(1) System Use.
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(a) Establish the identity ofthe applicants and require each applicant to present the
applicant's immigration or naturalization documentation that contains the
information(e.g., alien registration number)required by the SAVE Program;
(b) Physically examine the documentation presented by the applicant and
determine whether the document(s)reasonably appear(s} to be genuine and to
relate to the individual;
(c} Provide to the SAVE Program the information the SAVE Program requires to
respond to Subrecipient requests for verification of immigration or naturalized or
derived citiienship status information, including (1) information from the
applicant's immigration or naturalization documentation for initial automated
verification, (2} additional information obtained from the alien's immigration or
naturalization documentation for automated additional verification, and (3}
completed Forms G-845 and other documents and information required for
manual additional verification. For manual only verification, ensure that Forms G-
845 and other documents and information required for manual verification are
provided;
(d} Ensure that,prior to using the Verification Information System, all employees
designated by Subrecipient to use SAVE on behalf of the Subrecipient("Users")
performing verification procedures complete SAVE required training including:
reading the SAVE Program Guide,taking the latest version of Web tutorial(s),
http://www.uscis.gov/save/what-save/save-webinars, and maintaining a working
knowledge of requirements contained therein and in this Contract as updated.
Documentation of training must be maintained by the Subrecipient for monitoring
review;
(e)Ensure that Users are provided with and maintain User Ids only while they
have a need to perform verification procedures;
(9 Ensure all Users performing verification procedures comply with all
requirements contained in the SAVE Program Guide, web-based tutorial, this
Contract, and updates to these requirements;
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(g)Ensure that all Users performing verification procedures have contact
information for the SAVE Program and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance.
Contact information can be found at
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb 1 d4c2a3 e5b9ac89243 c6a7543 f
6dla/?vgne xtoid""Od37dffd79029310VgnVCM100000082ca
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(h) Ensure all Users perform any additional verification procedures the SAVE
Program requires and/or the applicant requests after the Subrecipient initiates a
request for verification;
(i)Use any information provided by DHS-USCIS under this Contract solely for the
purpose of determining the eligibility of persons applying for the benefit issued by
the Subrecipient and limit use of such information in accordance with this and all
other provisions of this Contract;
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0) Comply with the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management
Act(FISMA (PL-107-347), Title Ill, Section 301) and OMB guidance as
applicable to electronic storage, transport of records between agencies, and the
internal processing of records received by either agency under the terms of this
Contract;
(k) Safeguard such information and access methods to ensure that it is not used for
any other purpose than described in this Contract and protect its confidentiality;
including ensuring that it is not disclosed to any unauthorized person(s) without the
prior written consent of DHS-USCIS. Each applicant seeing access to information
regarding him/herself may do so by submitting a written signed request to DHS-
USCIS. Instructions for submitting request may be found at
http://www.uscis.gov/USCISNerification/SAVE/SAVE Native_Documents/Fact She
et HowToCo rrectYourRecordswithUSCIS.pdf(subject to revision and reposting
on the SAVE Website and Online Resources);
(I) Comply with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. §552a, the Texas Public Information Act
and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to all
OMB and OHS privacy guidance, in conducting verification procedures pursuant to
this Contract, and in safeguarding, maintaining, and disclosing any data provided or
received pursuant to the Contract;
(m) Comply with federal laws prohibiting discrimination against applicants and
discriminatory use of the SAVE Program based upon the national origin, color,
race, gender, religion, or disability of the applicant;
(n)Provide all benefit-applicants who are denied benefits based solely or in part on
the SAVE response with adequate written notice of the denial and the information
necessary to contact DHS-USCIS so that such individual may correct their records
in a timely manner,if necessary.A Fact Sheet that includes the process by which
applicants may contact DHS-USCIS is posted at
http://www.uscis.gov/USCISNerification/SAVE/SAVE Native—Documents/Fact—She
et HowToCo rrectYourRecordswithUSCIS.pdf, (subject to revision and reposting
on the SAVE Website and Online Resources);
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(o)Provide all benefit-applicants who are denied benefits based solely or in part
on the SAVE response with the opportunity to use the Subrecipient's existing
process to appeal the denial and to contact DHS-USCIS to correct their records
prior to a final decision,if necessary;and
(p)Refrain from using SAVE, or assisting any person or entity,to comply with the
employment eligibility verification requirements of Section 274A of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, 8
U.S.C. §1324a.
(2) Monitoring and Compliance.
(a)Allow Department and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance to monitor and
review all records and documents related to the use,abuse,misuse,fraudulent use
or improper use of SAVE by
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the Subrecipient, including,but not limited to original applicant consent documents
required by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. §552a or other applicable authority;
(b) Notify the Department's Compliance Division immediately whenever
there is reason to believe a violation of this agreement has occurred;
(c)Notify the Department's Compliance Division immediately whenever there is
reason to believe an information breach has occurred as a result of User or
Subrecipient action or inaction pursuant to Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Memorandum M-07-16, "Safeguarding Against and Responding to the
Breach of Personally Identifiable Information;"
(d) Allow Department and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance to monitor and
review all records and documents related to the use,abuse,misuse,fraudulent use
or improper use of SAVE by any User, including, but not limited to original
applicant consent documents required by the Privacy Act,5 U.S.C. §552a or other
applicable authority;
(e) Allow Department and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance to conduct desk
audits and/or site visits to review Subrecipient's compliance with this Addendum
D and all other SAVE-related policy, procedures, guidance and law applicable to
conducting verification and safeguarding, maintaining, and disclosing any data
provided or received pursuant to this Contract;
(f) Allow Department and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance to perform audits of
Subrecipient's User Ids use and access,SAVE Training Records,SAVE financial
records,SAVE biographical information, system profiles and usage patterns and
other relevant data;
(g)Allow Department and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance to interview any and
all Users and any and all contact persons or other personnel within the
Subrecipient's organization or relevant contractors regarding any and all questions
or problems which may arise in connection with the Subrecipient's participation in
SAVE;
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(h} Allow Department and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance to monitor system
access and usage and to assist SAVE users as necessary to ensure compliance with
the terms of this Addendum D and the SAVE Program requirements by its
authorized agents or designees;and
(i) Take corrective measures in a timely manner to address all lawful requirements
and recommendations on every written finding including but not limited to those
of the Department or SAVE Monitoring and Compliance regarding waste, fraud,
and abuse, and discrimination or any misuse of the system, non-compliance with
the terms, conditions and safeguards of this Addendum D, SAVE Program
procedures or other applicable law, regulation or policy.
(3) Criminal Penalties.
(a) DHS-USCIS reserves the right to use information from the Department or
Subrecipient for any purpose permitted by law, including,but not limited to,
the prosecution of violations of Federal administrative or criminal law.
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(b) The Subrecipient acknowledges that the information it receives from DHS-USCIS
is governed by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. §552a(i)(1), and that any person who
obtains this information under false pretenses or uses it for any purpose other than as
provided for in this Contract may be subject to criminal penalties.
(4)Third Party Liability.
(a) Each party to this Contract shall be solely responsible for its own defense
against any claim or action by third parties arising out of or related to the
execution and/or performance of this Contract, whether civil or criminal, and
retain responsibility for the payment of any corresponding liability.
(b)Nothing in this Contract is intended, or should be construed, to create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any third party
against the United States, its agencies,officers,or employees,the State of Texas,
its agencies,officers,or employees,or the Subrecipient.
(5) Points of Contact.
Abigail Versyp
Director of HOME and Homeless Programs
Division Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs Community Affairs
Division
P.O. Box 13941
Austin, TX 78711-
3941 Phone: (512)
475-0220
Email: abigail.versyp@tdhca.state.tx.us
USCIS SAVE Program MS 2620
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services Department of Homeland
Security Washington, DC 20529-
2620
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ATTN: SAVE Operations
Phone: {888)464-4218
Email: saveregistration@dhs.gov
USCJS SAVE Monitoring and Compliance MS 2640
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services Department of Homeland
Security Washington, DC 20529-
2640
Phone: (888)464-4218
Email: save.monitoring@dhs.gov
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(6) Certification.
The undersigned hereby certifies to the Texas Department of Housing &
Community Affairs that all information herein is true and correct to the best
of their knowledge and belief. The purpose of this statement is to certify that
City of Fort Worth:
CK Is NOT a private nonprofit charitable organization and is an entity created by
State Statute
and affiliated with or is a state or governmental entity (such as a housing
finance agency, public housing authority, unit of local government, council
of governments, county, etc.)
Certification must have the signature from a representative with authority
to execute documents on the Subrecipient's behalf.
SUBRECI PI ENT:
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
t;:L
By:
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ..!I.J"""A18-" U.9
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FY 2020 TEXAS HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM
YOUTH SET-ASIDE GENERAL REVENUE
CONTRACT
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EXHIBIT A
PERFORMANCE STATEMENT
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
Subrecipient shall carry out the following activities identified herein by implementing a
Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program ("HHSP") in accordance with the State
Act and its implementing rules under the HHSP State Rules.
Close-Out Process: Ends November 15, 2020
Contract Term: September 1, 2019 -August
31,2020 Service Area: City of Fort Worth
A.Definitions
(1) "Transitional Living Activities" means activities that are designed to provide
safe short-term housing (typically less than 24 months) in conjunction with
appropriate supportive services designed to help Youth Headed Households
become self-sufficient.Rapid Rehousing is an example of a Transitional Living
Activity.A
(2) "Youth Headed Household" means a household that includes
unaccompanied youth 24 years of age and younger,parenting youth 24 years
of age and younger and children of parenting youth 24 years of age and
younger.
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8.Program Activities.
Subrecipient agrees to perform only the following measurable activities for
Homeless Youth Headed Households:
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(1) Persons Served
(a Essential Services for Persons experiencing
Homelessness in Youth- Headed Households (only
eligible in conjunction with a street outreach, case
(b Street Outreach for Persons experiencing Homelessness in
Youth-Headed Households 5
(c) Transitional Living for Persons experiencing Homelessness
Youth-Headed Households 15
(d) Persons experiencing Homelessness in Youth-Headed
Nnmehnlrlc in an TNTNRP-Vnnth fiinded dw/niuht Rh elter 0
(e) Case management for Persons experiencing Homelessness in
Youth-Headed Households 20
(2) Outcomes
{a} Persons in Youth-Headed Households who were
Homeless and have maintained housing for three 17
months after HHSP exit
(3) New Beds
to New Shelter beds created through Construction: 0
(b) New Shelter beds created through Rehabilitation: 0
(c) New Shelter beds created through Conversion: 0
(d) New Transitional Living beds created through Construction 0
(e) New Transitional Living beds created through Rehabilitation 0
(f New Transitional Living beds created through Conversion 0
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I This number may include the all persons assisted through the operations of the shelter.
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FY 2020 TEXAS HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM
YOUTH SET-ASIDE GENERAL REVENUE
CONTRACT
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EXHIBITS
BUDGET
City of Fort Worth,
a political subdivision of the State of Texas
J. DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Additional funds may be obligated via Amendment(s) during the Contract Term.
Funds may only be obligated and expended during the current Contract Term, and
reported during the Close-Out Process. Unexpended fund balances will be recaptured.
IJ. BUDGET FOR AVAILABLE ALLOCATIONS
ADMINISTRATION $9,871.00
CASE MANAGEMENT SALARY $60,000.00
CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION/CO $0.00
NWRISION
ESSENTIAL SERVICES (only eligible $5,000.00
in conjunction with a street outreach,
case management, emergency shelter,
street outreach- or housing through a
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE through a $65,372.00
street outreach, emergency shelter, or
Transitional Living Activity
OPERATIONS $0.00
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TOTAL FUNDS AWARDED $140,243.00
JII. FOOTNOTES TO BUDGET FOR AVAILABLE ALLOCATIONS:
Denotes that the Subrecipient must request in writing any adjustment needed to a
budget category before the Department will make any adjustments to the budget
categories. Only those written
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request(s) from the Subredpients received at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to
the end of the Contract Term will be reviewed. The Department may decline to
review written requests received during the final thirty (30) calendar days of the
Contract Term.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Official site of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas
f DRJWORTH
DATE:
1011512019 **M&C AND MELESS HOUSING
REFERENCE 19- LOG NAME: SERVICES PROGRAM -
NO.: 0218 YOUTH SET-ASIDE
CODE: TYP CONSEN HEAWG: N
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SUBJECT: Ratify Acceptance of Grant from, and Authorize Contract with, Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Homeless
Housing and Services Program Funds - Youth Set-Aside (HHSP-Youth) in the
Amount of$140,243.00, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt Resolution
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify acceptance of a grant from, and authorize a contract with, the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for Homeless Housing and Services -Youth Set-Aside funds
in the amount of
$140,243.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Operating State Fund in the amount of$140,243.00 upon notification of award;
and
3. Adopt the attached Resolution.
DISCUSSION:
The State of Texas provides grant funding for the Homeless Housing and Services Program
(HHSP) administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) to nine municipalities with a population of 285,500 or greater, including the City
of Fort Worth. The Texas Legislature passed an increase in funding for HHSP over the 2020-
2021 biennium with additional funds to address homelessness among young adults 18 to 24
years of age. The amount allocated to the City of Fort Worth is $140,243.00. Eligible
services include case management, emergency shelter, street outreach and transitional
living.
After receiving input from the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition and homeless service
providers regarding needs, City staff issued a request for proposals to provide transitional
living programs including case management. A transitional living program is one in which
case management services and rental assistance are provided to young adults ages 18 to 24,
with the goal of moving clients from homelessness to housing and enabling them to live
independently. As part of the transitional living program, rental assistance will be provided to
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young adults for up to 24 months using a Housing First model. All youth will be pulled from
the Coordinated Entry list overseen by the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.
The City's Directions unit will administer the HHSP-Youth funds and monitor the sub-recipient
selected through the RFP process. The grant period began on September 1, 2019.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state
agency or public institution of higher education: TDHCA
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon acceptance of the above recommendations, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grant Operating
State Fund, as appropriated.
This is a reimbursement grant The Directions Horne unit will be responsible for the
verification and submission of docu(nents for these funds. Prior to expenditure being made,
the Directions Horne unit
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has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office Valerie Washington
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by: Originating Department Head:
Valerie Washington
Additional Information Contact: (6199)
Valerie Washington
(6199)
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