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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54602 C 1TY.SECREARY iCO3'A°TRACT NO. (oo)` Grant Agreement U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Development Housing PP Office of Community Planning and (HOPWA)Program Development CFDA Number 14.241 1. Grantee Name(and Administering Agency or 2. Grant Number:TXH2O-F002 Department, if applicable), and Address: Fort Worth(City Of Fort Worth) 3.Tax Identification Number:756000528 1000 Throckmorton 4. Unique Entity Identifier:073170455 Fort Worth,TX 76102-0000 5.Fiscal Year:2020 6.Grant Amount: $1,695,926 7. Period of Performance Start Date(date listed in box 8.Period of Performance End Date(36 months after 16) the date in box 16) 9.Special Conditions(check applicable box) 10.Date HUD Received Grantee's Consolidated Plan ❑Not applicable ®Attached Submission 08/16/2020 I. This Agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD") and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act, as amended(42 U.S.C. 12901-12912) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act("CARES Act") (P.L. 116-136, enacted March 27,2020). II. The Grantee's submissions for assistance under the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program("HOPWA"),the HOPWA regulations at 24 CFR part 574 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), HUD's CARES Act implementation notices and guidance(as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this Agreement, including any special conditions, constitute part of the Agreement. III. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, HUD will make the funds for the Fiscal Year as specified above("Grant Funds") available to the Grantee upon execution of this Agreement by the Grantee and HUD. The funds may be used for costs incurred before the Period of Performance; provided that the costs are otherwise allowable and were incurred on or after the date listed in box 10, the Grantee's program year start date,or 90 calendar days before the date in box 7 (whichever is latest); or as provided in a prior written approval by HUD.Funds used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus are allowable regardless of the date on which they were incurred. IV. The Grantee and each Project Sponsor that receives Grant Funds must(1) comply with the HOPWA regulations, other applicable HUD regulations, and such other terms and conditions as HUD may establish for purposes of carrying out HOPWA activities in an effective and efficient manner; (2) conduct an ongoing assessment of the housing assistance and supportive services required by the participants in HOPWA activities; (3) assure the adequate provision of supportive services to the participants in HOPWA activities; (4) cooperate and coordinate in providing assistance under HOPWA with the relevant state-and local-government agencies responsible for services for eligible persons in the area served by the Grantee and with other public and private organizations and agencies providing services for eligible persons; (5) prohibit any fee, except rent,from being charged of any eligible person for any housing or services provided with Grant Funds; (6)ensure the confidentiality of the name of any a� individual assisted through HOPWA activities and any other information regarding individuals RECEIVED OCT - 1 2020 CVOFFORT OFFICIAL REC®RL C17ySECRETA TN Sy Page 1 of 4 rr�-� 17Fr7,FTARY 4 L „ali Y receiving assistance with Grant Funds; and (7)maintain and make available to HUD for inspection financial records sufficient, in HUD's determination,to ensure proper accounting and disbursing of Grant Funds. V. The Grantee must complete the attached"Indirect Cost Rate Schedule"and return it to HUD with this Agreement. The Grantee must provide HUD with a revised schedule when any change is made to the rate(s)included in the schedule. The schedule and any revisions HUD receives from the Grantee will be incorporated into and made part of this Agreement,provided that each rate included satisfies the applicable requirements under 2 CFR part 200, including appendices. VI. The Grantee may only provide Grant Funds to Project Sponsors pursuant to legally binding agreements that contain the provisions required by 2 CFR 200.331(a) and state each commitment to which the Project Sponsor must agree under 24 CFR 574.500(b)(1) through 574.500(b)(4). VII. The Grantee must draw down Grant Funds no less than quarterly. A request by the Grantee to draw down Grant Funds under any payment system constitutes a representation by the Grantee that it and all participating parties are in compliance with this Grant Agreement. VIII. The Grantee must comply with HUD instructions regarding use of and reporting in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System("IDIS") or its successor. IX. If the Grantee uses homelessness or chronic homelessness as primary client eligibility criteria, the Grantee is encouraged to use a Homeless Management Information System("HMIS") to track services for homeless clientele, provided that medical information and HIV status are not shared with providers that do not have direct involvement in the eligible person's case management, treatment, and care in line with their signed release of information. X. If the amount in box 6 above exceeds$500,000,the Grantee must comply with the award term and condition for reporting of matters related to recipient integrity and performance at Appendix XII to 2 CFR part 200. XI. The Grantee must submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(CAPER) in accordance with 24 CFR 574.520(a). The CAPER is due to HUD within 90 days of the end of each 12-month program year until all Grant Funds are expended. XH. The Grantee must use program income in accordance with the addition method provided in 2 CFR 200.307(e)(2). XUL The Grantee agrees to assume the responsibility for environmental review,decision-making, and action that would otherwise apply to HUD in accordance with 24 CFR 58.4 and 24 CFR 574.510. XIV. The Grantee and each Project Sponsor that receives Grant Funds are encouraged to obtain certificates of completion of the Getting to Work,HOPWA Oversight, and CPD Financial Management training curriculums by at least one of its employees every three years. XV. The Grantee must update client eligibility records no less than annually. XVI. This Grant is not for research and development(R&D), as defined at 2 CFR 200.87. Page 2 of 4 XVH. Grant funds used to prevent,prepare for, and respond to coronavirus to are subject to the following CARES Act modifications to the HOPWA program: a. The Grantee may use up to six(6)percent of Grant Funds for administrative purposes. b. Project Sponsors may use up to ten (10)percent of its subaward for administrative purposes. c. Short term rent, mortgage,and utility assistance payments to prevent homelessness may be provided for a period of up to 24 months. d. Funds may be used to provide relocation services for eligible persons or their household members not living with HIV/AIDS. XVIII. Grants funds that are used to prevent,prepare for,and respond to coronavirus are subject to section 312 of the Robert T.Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act(42 U.S.C. 5155),as amended by section 1210 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (division D of Public Law 115-254; 132 Stat. 3442). The grantee agrees to establish and maintain adequate procedures to prevent any duplication of benefits for funds spent to prevent,prepare for,and respond to coronavirus. 11.For HUD(Name and Title 12.Signature 13.Date(mm/dd/yyyy)("Federal of Authorized Official) Award Date") Shirley J.Henley 09/08/2020 CPD Director 14.For the Grantee(Name 15.Signature 16.Date(mm/dd/yyyy) and Title of Authorized Official) Fernando Costa, /t / Assistant City Manager X 09/.30/.20.Z0 Approved as to form and legality o Ann Pate, Assistant City Attorney (• �. i • , may,•. ��--�tr lei onald P. Gonzales, t. City Seemim Page 3 of 4 Indirect Cost Rate Schedule (To be added as attachment to HOPWA Grant Agreement) The Grantee shall attach a schedule of its indirect cost rate(s)in the format set forth below to the executed Grant Agreement that is returned to HUD.The Grantee shall provide HUD with a revised schedule when any change is made to the rate(s)described in the schedule.The schedule and any revisions HUD receives from the Grantee shall be incorporated into and made a part of the Agreement, provided that the rate(s) described comply with 2 CFR part 200, subpart E. INDIRECT COST RATE SCHEDULE Grantee agency/department Indirect cost rate(%) Type of Direct Cost Base Instructions: The Grantee must identify each agency or department of the Grantee that will carry out activities under the Grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to each departmentlagency (including if the de minimis rate is used per 2 CFR 200.414(f)),and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be applied (for example,Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)). Do not include indirect cost rates for Project Sponsors. To learn more about the indirect cost requirements, see 2 CFR part 200, subpart E;Appendix VII to Part 200. Page 4 of 4