HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54964CSC No. 54964
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This contract ("Contract") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth
(hereafter "City") and Fort Worth Housing Solutions (hereafter "Agency"), a Texas non-profit
corporation. City and Agency may be referred to individually as a "Party" and jointly as "the
Parties".
The Parties state as follows:
WHEREAS, City receives grant monies from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Emergency Solutions Grant Program ("ESG"),
Program No. E-20-MW-48-0010, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.231;
WHEREAS, City has received a second additional allocation of ESG grant monies under
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES" Act) referenced by HUD as
"ESG-CV2";
WHEREAS, the ESG regulations and related HUD guidance publications establish all
requirements for the ESG-CV2 funds except for those specifically described in this Contract as
deriving from the CARES Act;
WHEREAS, the ESG program is intended to provide homeless persons or persons at risk
of becoming homeless with financial assistance, basic shelter, essential supportive services, and/or
operations, as applicable;
WHEREAS, Agency submitted a proposal and was selected to use ESG-CV2 funds for an
eligible program under the ESG Regulations whereby Agency will provide services to homeless
persons or persons at risk of becoming homeless;
WHEREAS, Agency programs accomplish the CARES Act goal of preventing, preparing
for, and responding to the Coronavirus by supporting health guidelines of the Center for Disease
Control regarding social distancing and related actions among the homeless population, by rapidly
providing homeless or at -risk persons with non -congregate housing, and by improving health and
safety conditions for homeless and at -risk populations;
WHEREAS, City citizens, the Community Development Council, and the City Council
have determined that ESG-CV2 programs are needed by the City's citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties understand and agree as follows:
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.
City and Agency hereby agree that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and form
the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this Contract.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
2. DEFINITIONS.
In addition to terms defined in the body of this Contract, the terms set forth below shall
have the definitions ascribed to them as follows:
Area Median Income or AMI means the median family income for the Fort Worth -Arlington
metropolitan statistical area as established annually by HUD. The 2020 income limits are attached
hereto as EXHIBIT "A-1" —2020 HUD Income Limits.
At Risk Of Homelessness means the definition provided at 24 CFR 576.2 with the exception that
the income limit is 50% of the Area Median as authorized by the CARES Act;
Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance or BDE means the City's Business Diversity
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 20020-12-2011.
Complete Documentation means the following documentation as applicable:
Attachments I, II, and III, with supporting documentation including:
o Proof of expense: copies of timesheets, invoices, leases, service contracts
or other documentation showing that payment is due by Agency.
o Proof of payment: cancelled checks, bank statements, or wire transfers
necessary to demonstrate that amounts due by Agency were actually paid
by Agency.
o Proof of client eligibility: Source Documentation sufficient to show that
clients participating in the Program are ESG-CV Eligible Clients as
described in Section 6.
Complete Documentation shall meet the standards described in the attached
EXHIBIT "F"- Standards for Complete Documentation.
• Any other document or record reasonably necessary to verify costs spent and client
eligibility for the Program.
Continuum of Care means the Tarrant Area Continuum of Care.
DBE means disadvantaged business enterprise in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.
Director means the Director of the City's Neighborhood Services Department.
Effective Date means, October 1, 2020.
ESG means Emergency Solutions Grant.
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ESG-CV2 Eligible Client means an individual or household that meets the definition of
"homeless" or "at risk of homelessness" as defined in the HEARTH Act and the ESG Regulations
and as updated by the CARES Act regarding income eligibility for homelessness prevention
assistance.
ESG-CV2 Funds means the ESG-CV2 grant funds supplied by City to Agency under the terms
of this Contract.
ESG Regulations means regulations found at 24 CFR Part 576 et seq.
HEARTH Act means the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act
of 2009, 42 U.S.C. 11302 et seq.
HMIS means Homeless Management Information System required by HUD for client data
collection.
HUD means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
IDIS means Integrated Disbursement Information System, HUD's project tracking system.
Neighborhood Services Department means the City's Neighborhood Services Department.
OMB means the Office of Management and Budget.
Program means the services described in EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary.
Reimbursement Request means all reports and other documentation described in Section 9.
Source Documentation means any documentation sufficient to show under ESG Regulations that
an individual or household is an ESG-CV2 Eligible Client. Income documentation may include,
but is not limited to, copies of paychecks, Social Security and Disability verification letters, interest
or rental income statements, retirement income statements, child support and alimony verification,
unemployment benefit letters, or any similar documentation allowed under the definition of annual
income in 24 CFR Part 5.609.
Unduplicated Clients means a count of ESG-CV2 Eligible Clients served at least once in the
Contract Term. ESG-CV2 Eligible Clients served more than once in the Contract Term will only
be counted the first time they are served when determining the total count of Unduplicated Clients.
3. TERM.
The term of this Contract (Contract Term) begins on the Effective Date and terminates
eighteen (18) months thereafter unless earlier terminated as provided in this Contract. This
Contract may be extended if such extension is necessary for completion of the program, or to
amend the contract if necessary to achieve program goals provided any amendment is within the
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scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and
regulations governing the use of federal grant funds. The Contract Term shall include any
extension, if exercised, as provided herein.
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY.
4.1 Provide ESG-CV2 Funds.
City shall provide up to $1,809,477.00 of ESG-CV2 Funds under the terms and conditions
herein.
4.2 Monitor.
City will monitor the activities and performance of Agency and any of its contractors,
subcontractors or vendors as necessary, but no less than annually. Monitoring by City will include
determining whether Agency is meeting the requirements of the ESG Regulations during the term
of this Contract.
5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCY.
5.1 Required Services.
Agency shall perform the services described in EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.
5.2 Use of ESG-CV2 Funds.
5.2.1. Compliance with ESG Regulations and Contract.
Agency shall be reimbursed for eligible Program costs with ESG-CV2 Funds only if City
determines in its sole discretion that:
5.2.1.1 Costs are eligible expenditures in accordance with ESG Regulations and
applicable provisions of the CARES Act.
5.2.1.2 Costs are in compliance with this Contract and are reasonable and
consistent with industry norms.
5.2.1.3 Complete Documentation, as applicable, is submitted to City by
Agency.
5.2.2 Budget.
5.2.2.1. The ESG-CV2 Funds will be paid on a reimbursement basis in
accordance with EXHIBIT `B" - Budget.
5.2.2.2 During the term of this Contract, Agency may submit written requests
to increase or decrease line -item amounts in the Budget, including an
explanation of why such increases or decreases are necessary. All
requests shall be approved by Director in writing, with such approval
being in the Director's sole discretion. If Director approves the
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Agency's proposed Budget amendment (as approved, the "Amended
Budget"), then the Amended Budget, any approval by a designee, will
take effect on the first day of the month following the month in which it
was approved by Director, unless otherwise specified in the amendment.
All requests for Budget amendments must be submitted no later than 90
days prior to the date of the end of the term of this Contract.
5.2.3 Change in Program Budget.
5.2.3.1 Agency will notify City promptly of any additional funds it receives for
operation of the Program, and City reserves the right to amend this
Contract in such instances to ensure compliance with HUD regulations
governing cost allocation.
5.2.3.2 Agency agrees to utilize the ESG-CV2 Funds to supplement rather than
supplant funds otherwise available for the Program.
5.2.4 Payment of ESG-CV2 Funds to Agency.
ESG-CV2 Funds will be disbursed to Agency upon City's approval of Reimbursement
Requests including submission of Complete Documentation to City in compliance with Section 9.
If Agency expends all funds budgeted for the Program prior to completion of 90% of performance
goals, City may hold back a small amount of the ESG-CV2 Funds until the end of the term to
ensure the completion of all performance goals. During this interim period, Agency must continue
to submit Attachment III — Client Data Report in EXHIBIT "D" — Reimbursement Forms
monthly. It is expressly agreed by the Parties that any ESG-CV2 Funds not spent or not approved
for reimbursement to Agency shall remain with City.
5.3 Program Performance Milestones.
5.3.1 Agency represents that the Program will achieve the following milestones in
accordance with EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary and the table below:
Month
Expenditures
Unduplicated Clients as
specified in EXHIBIT
"A" — Program
Summary
3
15%
15%
6
30%
30%
9
50%
50%
12
65%
65%
15
80%
80%
18
100%
100%
5.3.2 Failure of Agency to meet these milestones or a material deviation from them as
outlined in this Section 5.3 is a breach of this Contract. For the purpose of this Section, "material
deviation" shall mean more than 10% lower than the specified goal. In the event of such breach,
City reserves the right in its sole option to delay or withhold payment of Reimbursement Requests,
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to lower Agency's allocation of ESG-CV Funds, or to terminate this Contract.
5.3.3 Failure to meet at least 80% of its performance milestones or serve 60 Unduplicated
Clients under this Contract may, in City's sole discretion, disqualify Agency for consideration
under the future City Requests for Proposals for federal grant funds.
5.3.4 Amendments to performance milestones regarding ESG-CV2 Funds must be
approved by the Director in writing, with such approval being in the Director's sole discretion. If
Director approves the Agency's proposed amended performance milestones (as approved, the
"Amended Performance Milestones"), then the Amended Performance Milestones will take
effect on the first day of the month following the month in which it was approved by Director,
unless otherwise specified in the amendment. All requests for amendments to performance
milestones must be submitted by six months prior to the date of the end of the term of this Contract.
Notwithstanding the above, any amendments to this Contract shall not reduce the number of
Unduplicated Clients stated in Section 5.3.3 and in EXHIBIT "A" — Program Summary.
5.4 Identify Program Expenses Paid with ESG-CV2 Funds.
Agency will keep accounts and records in such a manner that City may readily identify and
account for Program expenses reimbursed with ESG-CV2 Funds. These records shall be made
available to City for audit purposes and shall be retained as required hereunder.
5.5 Match.
As authorized by the CARES Act, Agency is not required to provide matching funds for
ESG-CV2 Funds received under this Contract.
5.6 Program Subcontracts.
Agency shall not enter into a subcontract with another agency, contractor, or vendor to
provide a service to clients for any part of the Program that will be paid with ESG-CV2 Funds
without City's written consent.
6. CLIENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION.
6.1 Client Eligibility.
Agency will document the eligibility of all prospective clients. Agency may redact the
client's personal information and substitute a client number. Agency may use form attached hereto
as EXHIBIT "I" — Staff ESG Certification Form to document the eligibility of all prospective
clients that receive direct financial assistance as more particularly described as follows.
6.1.1 Agencies Receiving ESG-CV2 Funds.
6.1.1.1 Coordination of Services. Agency must participate in the local
Continuum of Care (CoQ and the local Coordinated Entry System for
homeless housing programs, and must enter all CoC-required clientdata
into HMIS.
6.1.1.2 Homelessness Status. Agency must verify that all new clients are ESG-
CV2 Eligible Clients. Acceptable forms of verification include:
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i. For emergency shelter (shelter services for homeless including
childcare for homeless clients):
A signed, dated statement from the client stating that the client is
homeless, or that the client is homeless by virtue of fleeing domestic
violence.
ii. For homelessness prevention- financial assistance services:
1. Documentation that the ESG-CV2 Eligible Client meets the
at risk of homelessness definition consistent with 24 CFR
Part 576.2 (1-3),
2. Source Documentation that the ESG-CV2 Eligible Client
has an annual income at or below 50% of AMI,
3. Evidence documenting that the ESG-CV2 Eligible Client
does not have sufficient resources or support networks
immediately available to prevent them from moving to an
emergency shelter or another place defined in Category 1 of
the "homeless" definition under the HEARTH Act,
4. Documentation of eligibility of the housing unit, habitability
inspection, lease, rent reasonableness, rental assistance
agreement between Agency and landlord,
5. Documentation of client's reasonable prospects of resuming
payment of rent or utilities, as applicable, within a
reasonable time,
6. Evidence documenting that the ESG-CV2 Eligible Client is
not receiving equivalent or same type of assistance from
other homelessness prevention agencies or funding sources,
and
7. Documentation supporting the type and amount of assistance
provided, including, but not limited to, invoices, past due
notices, and/or executed leases, as applicable, and proof of
payment by Agency, and
8. Documentation demonstrating that client financial
assistance for rent does not exceed 12 months in duration.
iii. For rapid re -housing services- financial assistance:
1. Documentation that the individual or household meets the
homeless definition in the HEARTH Act and that the client
is eligible consistent with the definition of homelessness in
24 CFR Part 576.2, paragraphs 1 and 4,
2. Documentation of eligibility of the housing unit, habitability
inspection, lease, rent reasonableness, rental assistance
agreement between Agency and landlord,
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3. Documentation of client's reasonable prospects of resuming
payment of rent and/or utilities, as applicable, within a
reasonable time,
4. Evidence documenting that the ESG-CV Eligible Client is
not receiving equivalent or same type of assistance from
other rapid re -housing agencies or funding sources, and
5. Documentation supporting the type and amount of assistance
provided, including, but not limited to, invoices, past due
notices, and/or executed leases, as applicable, and proof of
payment by the agency, and
6. Documentation demonstrating that client financial
assistance for rent does not exceed 12 months in duration.
iv. For housing relocation and stabilization services:
1. Documentation that services are provided for ESG-CV2
Eligible Clients as defined in the HEARTH Act, and
2. Documentation that any staff costs and/ or
relocation/stabilization services directly benefit the ESG-
CV2Eligible Client and are clearly distinguished from the
general administration of the Program.
6.1.2 Performance Standards.
Agency must verify that the Program is tracking ESG-CV2 activities and outcomes in
accordance with the City's performance standards as described in EXHIBIT "J" - ESG
Performance Standards. Upon request, Agency must provide City or the Continuum of Care
with reports demonstrating Program outcomes relative to these Performance Standards.
6.1.3 Written Standards for ESG-CV2 Assistance.
Agency must verify that the Program is documenting Client Eligibility in accordance with
the City's written standards as described in EXHIBIT "J-1" — Written Standards for ESG
Assistance. Agency must maintain all records in accordance with Section 8.
6.2 Submission of Complete Documentation.
Agency must submit copies of documentation of client eligibility described in Section 6.1
with Attachment III in each month's Reimbursement Request for all Unduplicated Clients.
6.3 Maintain Documentation.
Agency must maintain copies of all documentation required by this Section for 5 years
following the expiration of the Contract term. This Section shall survive the earlier terminations
or expirations of this Contract.
7. ADDITIONAL ESG REQUIREMENTS.
Agency agrees to comply with all requirements of the ESG Program as stated in the ESG
Regulations, as well as any further requirements established by HUD regarding ESG-CV and ESG-
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CV2 funds upon receiving notification of such updated additional requirements from City,
including but not limited to the following:
7.1 Environmental Review.
ESG-CV2 Funds will not be paid, and costs cannot be incurred until City has conducted an
environmental review and an Environmental Review Record as required by 24 CFR Part 58. The
environmental review may result in a decision to proceed with, modify, or cancel the funding for
the Program. Further, Agency will not undertake or commit any funds to physical or choice
limiting actions as described in any applicable federal regulations. Any violation of this provision
will (i) cause this Contract to terminate immediately; and (ii) require Agency to repay City the
ESG-CV Funds it has already received and forfeit any future payments of ESG-CV2 Funds.
7.2 Contract Not Constituting Commitment of Funds.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Contract, the Parties agree and acknowledge that
this Contract does not constitute a commitment of funds, and that such commitment of funds or
approval may occur only upon (i) satisfactory completion of an environmental review, (ii) approval
of City's ESG-CV2 CARES Act Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 Action Plan, and (iii)
receipt by City of grant agreement from HUD.
7.3 Monitoring.
7.3.1 Agency understands and agrees that it will be subject to monitoring by City for
compliance with terms and provisions of this Contract and the ESG Regulations for the term of
this Contract. Agency is subject to such monitoring during the term of this Contract and for 5
years after the Contract term ends. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for monitoring
is deemed to begin on the date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and the
time period of any extensions, and end on the date following five full years plus any extension
time period after that date.
7.3.2 Representatives of City, HUD, HUD Office of Inspector General, and the United
States Comptroller General shall have access during regular business hours, upon 48 hours prior
notice, to Agency's offices and records pertaining to the use of the ESG-CV2 Funds, and to
Agency's officers, directors, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and vendors for the
purpose of such monitoring.
7.3.3 In addition to other provisions of this Contract regarding frequency of monitoring,
City reserves the right to perform desk reviews or on -site monitoring of Agency's compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Contract. City shall provide Agency with a written report of the
monitor's findings after each monitoring visit. If the monitoring report notes deficiencies in
Agency's performance, the report shall include requirements for the timely correction of said
deficiencies by Agency. Failure by Agency to take the action specified in the monitoring report
may be cause for suspension or termination of this Contract as provided herein.
7.3.4 Subsections 7.3.1 through 7.3.3 shall be applicable for the Contract term and for 5
years thereafter and shall survive the earlier termination or expiration of this Contract.
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7.3.5 Agency shall provide City annually the results of any state or federal monitoring.
Such results shall be submitted within 60 days of receipt of such state or federal monitoring
report during the term of the Contract.
7.4 Ai!ency Procurement Standards.
Agency shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances for making procurements under this Contract. In addition to the conflict of interest
provisions in Section 14.13.3, Agency shall establish written procurement procedures to ensure
that materials and services are obtained in a cost effective manner and that provides for full and
open competition. When procuring materials and services for this Contract, Agency shall comply
at a minimum with the procurement standards in 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 2 CFR Part 200.326.
7.4.1 Contracts in excess of $10,000.00 made by Agency using ESG-CV2 Funds must
address termination for cause and convenience including the manner by which such termination
shall be effected and the basis for settlement of the terminated contract, if any, as required by
Appendix II (B), 2 CFR Part 200.
7.4.2 Agency shall not make any contract with parties listed on the government wide
System for Award Management, www.sam.gov ("SAM"). Agency must confirm by search of
SAM that all contractors paid with ESG-CV2 Funds are not listed by SAM as being debarred, both
prior to hiring and prior to submitting a Reimbursement Request which includes invoices from any
such contractor. Failure to submit such proofs of search shall be an event of default.
7.5 Cost Principles/Cost Reasonableness.
Agency shall administer its use of ESG-CV2 Funds in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200,
as applicable. The eligibility of costs incurred for performance rendered shall be determined in
accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.400 through 2 CFR Part 200.475.
7.6 Financial Management Standards.
Agency agrees to comply with 2 CFR Part 200, as applicable. Agency also agrees to adhere
to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and
maintain necessary supporting and back-up documentation for all costs incurred in accordance
with 2 CFR Part 200.302 and Part 200.303.
7.6.1 Prohibition of Duplication of Benefits
Agency agrees to comply with Section 312 of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act which prohibits the duplication of benefits or financial assistance to people or
entities affected by a Federally declared emergency. Agency agrees to establish and maintain
adequate procedures to prevent any duplications of benefits with ESG-CV2 funds, including any
duplication of benefits with City of Fort Worth Program Year 2020-21 ESG Funds or CARES Act
ESG-CV funds which Agency may have been awarded.
7.7 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements.
Agency will comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR Part 200, as applicable, or any reasonably
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equivalent procedures and requirements that City may require.
7.8 Terms Applicable to Contractors, Subcontractors and Vendors.
Agency understands and agrees that all terms of this Contract, whether regulatory or
otherwise, shall apply to any and all contractors, subcontractors and vendors of Agency which are
in any way paid with ESG-CV2 Funds or who perform any work in connection with the Program.
Agency shall cause all applicable provisions of this Contract to be included in and made a part of
any contract or subcontract executed in the performance of its obligations hereunder including its
obligations regarding the ESG Regulations. Agency shall monitor the services and work
performed by its contractors, subcontractors and vendors on a regular basis for compliance with
the ESG Regulations and Contract provisions. Agency must cure all violations of the ESG
Regulations committed by its contractors, subcontractors or vendors. City maintains the right to
insist on Agency's full compliance with the terms of this Contract and the ESG Regulations and
Agency is responsible for such compliance regardless of whether actions taken to fulfill the
requirements of this Contract are taken by Agency or by Agency's contractors, subcontractors or
vendors. Agency acknowledges that the provisions of this Section shall survive the earlier
termination or expiration of this Contract and shall be applicable for 5 years after the termination
of the Contract.
7.9 Copyright and Patent Rights.
No reports, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall
be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of Agency. HUD and City shall
possess all rights to invention or discovery, as well as rights in data, which may arise as a result of
Agency's performance under this Contract.
7.10 Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 14.13.2.1 and 14.13.4, Agency shall
establish conflict of interest policies for federal awards. Agency shall disclose to City in writing
any potential conflict of interest.
7.11 Compliance with FFATA and Whistleblower Protections.
Agency shall comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 300(b), including provisions of the
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act ("FFATA") governing requirements on
executive compensation and provisions governing whistleblower protections contained in 10
U.S.C. 2409, 41 U.S.C. 4712, 10 U.S.C. 2324,41 U.S.C. 4304 and 41 U.S.C. 4310.
7.11.1 Agency shall provide City with its DUNS number.
7.12 Internal Controls.
In compliance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.303, Agency shall:
7.12.1 Establish and maintain effective internal control over the ESG-CV2 Funds that
provides reasonable assurance that Agency is managing the ESG-CV2 Funds in compliance with
federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of this Contract. These internal controls
shall be in compliance with guidance in "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal
Government" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the "Internal Control
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Integrated Framework" issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission ("COSO");
7.12.2 Comply with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of this
Contract;
7.12.3 Evaluate and monitor Agency's compliance with statutes, regulations and the terms
and conditions of this Contract;
7.12.4 Take prompt action when instances of noncompliance are identified including
noncompliance identified in audit findings; and
7.12.5 Agency must have written procedures to safeguard protected personally identifiable
information and other information that HUD or City designates as sensitive or Agency considers
sensitive consistent with applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws regarding privacy and
obligations of confidentiality.
7.13 Confidentiality of Client Information
Consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 576.500, Agency shall comply with the
City's written standards as described in EXHIBIT "N" — Written Standards for Maintenance
of Personally Identifying Information. Furthermore, in compliance with this section, Agency
shall develop and implement written procedures to ensure the following:
7.13.1 Personally Identifying Information
All records containing personally identifying information (as defined in HUD's standards
for participation, data collection, and reporting in a local HMIS) of any individual or family who
applies for and/or receives ESG assistance will be kept secure and confidential.
7.13.2 Victim Information
The address or location of any domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking shelter project assisted by ESG-CV2 funds will not be made public, except with written
authorization of the person responsible for the operation of the shelter.
7.13.3 Program Participant Information
The address or location of any housing of a client must not be made public, except as
provided under a preexisting policy of either City or Agency and consistent with state and local
laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality.
7.14 Violence Against Women Act Requirements
7.14.1 Agency shall comply with the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") and shall ensure
that any property owner, manager, or facility assisted by the ESG-CV Funds shall, at the time of
application for services, provide all clients receiving rental assistance with a Notice of
Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act in substantially the same form as the
form attached and incorporated as Exhibit "O"-Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA in
compliance with VAWA and 24 CFR Part 574.604(a)(2), where applicable.
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7.14.2 Agency agrees that no applicant for ESG-CV2 assistance may be denied admission or
assistance under the Program on the basis or as a direct result of the fact that they are or have
been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as long as they
would otherwise qualify for the Program.
7.14.3 Agency shall be responsible for reviewing VAWA and 24 CFR Part 574.604 and shall
respond to all emergency transfer requests in accordance with the requirements of those
provisions. Agency may request that all clients requesting an emergency transfer under VAWA
fill out the form attached and incorporated as Exhibit "P" — VAWA Emergency Transfer Request
Form.
8. RECORD KEEPING; REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS; AUDIT.
8.1 Record Keeping.
Agency shall maintain a record -keeping system as part of its performance of this Contract
and shall promptly provide City with copies of any document City deems necessary for the
effective fulfillment of City's monitoring and evaluation responsibilities. Specifically, Agency
will keep or cause to be kept an accurate record of all actions taken and all funds spent, with
supporting and back-up documentation. Agency will maintain all records and documentation
related to this Contract for 5 years after the Contract term ends. If any claim, litigation, or audit is
initiated before the expiration of the 5 year period, the relevant records and documentation must
be retained until all such claims, litigation or audits have been resolved. For purposes of this
Contract, this 5 year period for record retention is deemed to begin on the date after the final date
of the full eighteen month contract term and the time period of any extensions, and end on the date
following five full years plus any extension time period after that date.
8.2 Access to Records.
Representatives of City, HUD and any duly authorized officials of the federal government
will have full access to, and the right to examine, audit, copy, excerpt and/or transcribe any of
Agency's records pertaining to all matters covered by this Contract for 5 years after the Contract
term ends. Such access shall be during regular business hours and upon at least 48 hours prior
notice. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for access to records is deemed to begin
on the date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and the time period of any
extensions, and end on the date following five full years plus any extension time period after that
date.
8.3 Reports.
Agency will submit to City all reports and documentation described in this Contract in such
form as City may prescribe. Agency may also be required to submit a final performance and/or
final financial report if required by City at the termination of this Contract in such form and within
such times as City may prescribe. Failure to submit to City any report or documentation described
in this Contract shall be an event of default of this Contract and City may exercise all of its
remedies for default under this Contract.
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8.3.1 Additional Information.
Agency shall provide City with additional information as may be required by state or
federal agencies to substantiate Program activities and/or expenditure eligibility.
8.4 Change in Reporting Requirements and Forms.
City retains the right to change reporting requirements and forms at its discretion. City
will notify Agency in writing at least 15 days prior to the effective date of such change, and the
Parties shall execute an amendment to the Contract reflecting such change if necessary.
8.5 Audit.
8.5.1 Entities that Expend $750,000 or more in Federal Funds Per Year.
All non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in federal funds within 1 year,
regardless of the source of the federal award, must submit to City an annual audit prepared in
accordance with specific reference to 2 CFR Part 200.501 through Part 200.521. The audit shall
cover the Agency's fiscal years during which this Contract is in force. The audit must be
prepared by an independent certified public accountant, be completed within 6 months
following the end of the period being audited and be submitted to City within 30 days of its
completion. Agency's audit certification is attached hereto as EXHIBIT "C" — "Audit
Certification Form" and "Audit Requirements". The Audit Certification Form must be
submitted to City prior to or with the first Reimbursement Request. Entities that expend less
than $750,000 a year in federal funds are exempt from federal audit requirements for that year,
but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the federal agency,
City, and General Accounting Office.
8.5.2 City Reserves the Right to Audit.
City reserves the right to perform an audit of Agency's Program operations and finances at
any time during the term of this Contract and for 5 years after the Contract Term ends if City
determines that such audit is necessary for City's compliance with the ESG Regulations or other
City policies. Agency agrees to allow access to all pertinent materials as described herein for such
audit. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for City audit is deemed to begin on the
date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and the time period of any
extensions, and end on the date following five full years plus any extension time period after that
date. If such audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved
within 15 business days after notice to Agency of such questioned practice or expenditure. If
questions are not resolved within this period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding
under this Contract and/or any other contracts with Agency. IF AS A RESULT OF ANY AUDIT
IT IS DETERMINED THAT AGENCY HAS FALSIFIED ANY DOCUMENTATION OR
MISUSED, MISAPPLIED OR MISAPPROPRIATED ESG FUNDS OR SPENT ESG
FUNDS ON ANY INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES, AGENCY AGREES TO REIMBURSE
CITY THE AMOUNT OF SUCH MONIES PLUS THE AMOUNT OF ANY SANCTIONS,
PENALTY OR OTHER CHARGE LEVIED AGAINST CITY BY HUD BECAUSE OF
SUCH ACTIONS.
9. REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
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9.1 Deadline for Submitting Reimbursement Requests.
9.1.1 Reimbursement Requests shall be submitted monthly to the City and must be
received by the City on or before the 15th day of the month following the month expenses were
paid by Agency. For example, the Reimbursement Request for June expenses must be received
by July 15. In the event the 15" falls on a weekend or City holiday, Reimbursement Requests
shall be due the next day that the City is open for business. Failure to submit a Reimbursement
Request in a timely fashion will result in City taking the actions outlined in Section 10.1. If
expenditures exceed $20,000 per month, Agency may elect to submit two reimbursement requests
per month, with the first reimbursement request being submitted on the 151h of the month covering
expenses paid from the 161h through the end of the preceding month, and the second reimbursement
request being submitted on the 30th of the month covering expenses paid in the first 15 days of the
month. Agency must advise City in writing no later than 15 days in advance, of their intent to
submit two reimbursement requests for any month during the Contract term.
9.1.2 City will notify Agency by e-mail within 14 calendar days if a Reimbursement
Request is lacking Complete Documentation or corrections are needed. Agency will have 7
calendar days from the date of the e-mail notice to submit any requested information or missing
documentation. If Agency fails to submit all the required information or missing documentation
within 7 calendar days from the first e-mail, Agency shall forfeit any payments otherwise due that
month and failure to submit any requested information will be considered an event of default as
outlined in Section 10.1.2.
9.2 Submission of Reimbursement Requests.
Agency shall provide City with Complete Documentation and the following reports as
shown in EXHIBIT "D" — Reimbursement Forms with each Reimbursement Request:
9.2.1 Attachment I — Invoice.
This report shall contain the amount requested for reimbursement each month or partial
month, the cumulative reimbursement requested to date (inclusive of that month's or partial
month's request).
9.2.1.1 Agency must submit a separate invoice for each ESG-CV2-eligible
activity type funded through this Contract, i.e. Shelter Operations,
Homeless Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, Unsheltered Outreach, and
HMIS.
9.2.2 Attachment II — Expenditure Worksheet.
This report shall itemize each expense requested for reimbursement by Agency and shall
include the Account corresponding the expense to a Budget line item. In order for this report to
be complete the following must be submitted:
9.2.2.1 For payroll expenses, timesheets signed by employees and approved by
supervisor for all payroll expenses listed. Timesheets must distinguish
between ESG-CV2-funded time and non-ESG-CV2 funded time and
reflect actual time spent on ESG-CV2-funded activities. Agency may
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not submit payroll expenses dated 60 calendar days prior to the date of
the Reimbursement Request unless approved in writing in advance by
City as authorized under the CARES Act.
9.2.2.2 For non -payroll expenses, invoices for each expense listed with an
explanation as to how the invoiced expense pertains to the Program.
Agency may not submit invoices dated 60 calendar days prior to the date
of the Reimbursement Request unless approved in writing in advance
by City as authorized under the CARES Act.
9.2.2.3 Proof that each expense was paid by Agency, which proof can be
satisfied by canceled checks, wire transfer documentation, paid receipts
or other appropriate banking documentation.
9.2.3 Attachment III — Client Data Report.
This report shall list each Unduplicated Client served during the month along with his or
her demographic information. The Client Data Report must maintain a list of all clients
served during the Contract term. If Agency, receives funds from the United States
Department of Justice or the Victims of Crime Act, then Agency is prohibited from
submitting the Client Data Report to the City. However, Agency must complete all
required forms under this Section 9.2.3 and maintain applicable demographic information
in client files in accordance with Section 8. In order for this report to be complete the
following must be submitted:
9.2.3.1 Documentation of income verification for each Unduplicated Client the
first time the client is served, which either will be the completed form
attached hereto as EXHIBIT "E"- Form of Income Self Certification
or Source Documentation.
9.2.3.2 Agency may use the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT "I" — Staff ESG
Certification Form to verify client eligibility as described in Section
6.1.
9.2.4 Delivery of Reimbursement Request.
Reimbursement Requests must be submitted through required software system
approved by City or in other manner required by City by the deadline(s) in Section 9.1.1.
9.2.5 Match Report.
As authorized by the CARES Act, Agency is not required to provide matching funds or
report on matching funds for ESG-CV2 Funds received under this Contract. .
9.2.6 ESG-CV2 Quarterly HMIS Report.
Agency shall submit the ESG-CV2 Quarterly HMIS Report throughout the Contract
period, attached hereto as EXHIBIT "K" — Quarterly Report, with each December, March, June
and September Reimbursement Request submitted on the 15th day of each following month, to
document Agency's participation in the local Continuum of Care's HMIS.
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9.3 Withholding Payment.
Failure to timely submit accurate and complete Reimbursement Requests and
Documentation along with any required reports shall be an event of default.
10. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.
10.1 Failure to Submit Reimbursement Request or Required Documentation.
10.1.1 If Agency fails to submit a Reimbursement Request in accordance with Section
9, Agency shall be in default of this Contract. City will notify Agency in writing of such default
and the Agency will have 5 calendar days from the date of the written notice to submit such
Reimbursement Request to cure the default. If Agency fails to cure the default within such time,
Agency may, at the City's sole discretion, forfeit any payments otherwise due that month.
10.1.2 If Agency fails to submit requested information or missing documentation as
set forth in Section 9.1.2, then Agency may, at the City's sole discretion, forfeit payment due that
month and the failure to submit may, at the City's sole discretion, be considered an event of default
that shall not be cured.
10.1.3 In the event of (i) an uncured default under Section 10.1.1 or an event of default
under 10.1.2 (ii) or more than 2 instances of default, cured or uncured, under these Sections, City
reserves the right at its sole option to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written
notice of such intent with no penalty or liability to City.
10.1.4 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, City will not be required to
pay any ESG-CV2 Funds to Agency during the period that any Reimbursement Request, report or
documentation is past due or is not in compliance with this Contract or the ESG Regulations, or
during any period during which Agency is in default of this Contract.
10.1.5 In the event of termination under this Section 10.1, all ESG-CV2 Funds
awarded but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately forfeited and Agency
shall have no further right to such funds.
10.2 Failure to Maintain Records or Submit Reports and Documentation.
If Agency fails to maintain all records and documentation as required in Section 8, or if the
records maintained or reports submitted or documentation is not in compliance with this Contract
or the ESG Regulations as determined by City in its sole discretion, City will notify Agency in
writing and Agency will have 30 calendar days from the date of the written request to obtain or
recreate the missing records and documentation or submit or resubmit any such report or
documentation to City. If Agency fails to maintain the required reports or documentation, or fails
to submit or resubmit any such report or documentation within such time, City shall have the right
to terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice of such intent with no penalty
or liability to City.
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10.2.1 In the event of termination under this Section 10.2, all ESG-CV2 Funds
awarded but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately forfeited and Agency
shall have no further right to such funds, and any ESG-CV2 Funds paid to Agency must be repaid
to City within 30 days of termination. If such ESG-CV2 funds are not repaid to City within the
30 day period, City shall exercise all legal remedies available under this Contract.
10.3 In General.
10.3.1 Subject to Section 10.2, and unless specifically provided otherwise in this
Contract, Agency shall be in default under this Contract if Agency breaches any term or condition
of this Contract. In the event that such a breach remains uncured after 30 calendar days following
written notice by City (or such other notice period as may be specified herein) or, if Agency has
diligently and continuously attempted to cure following receipt of such written notice but
reasonably requires more than 30 calendar days to cure, as determined by both Parties mutually
and in good faith, City shall have the right to elect in City's sole discretion to (i) extend Agency's
time to cure, (ii) terminate this Contract effective immediately upon written notice of such intent
to Agency, or (iii) pursue any other legal remedies available to City under this Contract.
10.3.2 City's remedies may include:
10.3.2.1 Direct Agency to prepare and follow a schedule of actions for
carrying out the affected activities, consisting of schedules,
timetables and milestones necessary to implement the affected
activities.
10.3.2.2 Direct Agency to establish and follow a management plan that
assigns responsibilities for carrying out the remedial activities.
10.3.2.3 Reprogram ESG-CV2 Funds that have not yet been expended from
affected activities to other eligible activities or withhold ESG-CV2
Funds.
10.3.2.4 Any other appropriate action including but not limited to any
remedial action legally available such as declaratory judgment,
specific performance, damages, temporary or permanent
injunctions, termination of this Contract or any other contracts with
Agency, and any other available remedies.
10.3.3 In the event of termination under this Section 10.3, all ESG-CV2 Funds
awarded but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately forfeited and Agency
shall have no further right to such funds, and any ESG-CV2 Funds already paid to Agency must
be repaid to City within 30 days of the termination. Failure to repay such ESG-CV Funds within
the 30 day period will result in City exercising all legal remedies available under this Contract.
10.4 No Funds Disbursed while in Breach.
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Agency understands and agrees that no ESG-CV2 Funds will be paid to Agency until all
defaults are cured to City's satisfaction.
10.5 No Compensation After Date of Termination.
Agency shall not receive any compensation for work undertaken after the date of the
termination.
10.6 Rights of City Not Affected.
Termination shall not affect or terminate any of the existing rights of City against Agency,
or which may thereafter accrue because of Agency's default and this provision shall be in addition
to any and all other rights and remedies available to City under the law. Such termination does
not terminate any provisions of this Contract that have been expressly noted as surviving the term
or termination of the Contract. No delay or omission by City in exercising any right or remedy
available to it under this Contract shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver or
acquiescence in any Agency default.
10.7 Waiver of Breach Not Waiver of Subsequent Breach.
The waiver of a default or breach of any term, covenant, or condition of this Contract shall
not operate as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of the same or any other term, covenant
or condition hereof.
10.8 Civil, Criminal and Administrative Penalties.
Failure to perform all the Contract terms may result in civil, criminal or administrative
penalties, including, but not limited to those set out in this Contract.
10.9 Termination for Cause.
10.9.1 City may terminate this Contract in the event of Agency's default, inability, or
failure to perform subject to notice, grace and cure periods. In the event City terminates this
Contract for cause, all ESG-CV2 Funds awarded but unpaid to Agency pursuant to this Contract
shall be immediately rescinded and Agency shall have no further right to such funds and any ESG-
CV2 Funds already paid to Agency must be repaid to City within 30 days of termination. Failure
to repay such ESG-CV2 Funds within 30 days will result in City exercising all legal remedies
available to City under this Contract. AGENCY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT
IF CITY TERMINATES THIS CONTRACT FOR CAUSE, AGENCY OR ANY
AFFILIATES OF AGENCY SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OTHER CITY
CONTRACT FOR ESG or ESG-CV FUNDS FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF TERMINATION.
10.9.2 Agency may terminate this Contract if City does not provide the ESG-CV2
Funds substantially in accordance with this Contract.
10.10 Termination for Convenience.
In terminating in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II, this Contract may be
terminated in whole or in part only as follows:
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10.10.1 By City with the consent of Agency in which case the Parties shall agree upon
the termination conditions, including the effective date and in the case of partial termination, the
portion to be terminated; or
10.10.2 By Agency upon at least 30 days written notification to City, setting forth the
reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion
to be terminated. In the case of a partial termination, City may terminate the Contract in its entirety
if City determines in its sole discretion that the remaining portion of the Contract to be performed
or ESG Funds to be spent will not accomplish the purposes for which the Contract was made.
10.11 Dissolution of Agency Terminates Contract.
This Contract shall terminate in the event Agency is dissolved or ceases to exist. In the
event of termination under this Section, all ESG-CV2 Funds are subject to repayment and/or City
may exercise all of its remedies under this Contract.
10.12 Reversion of Assets.
In the event this Contract is terminated with or without cause, all assets acquired by Agency
with the ESG-CV2 Funds including cash, interest payments from loans or otherwise, all
outstanding notes, mortgages or other security instruments, any accounts receivable attributable to
the use of the ESG-CV2 Funds, and any real or personal property owned by Agency that was
improved with the ESG-CV2 Funds shall automatically transfer to City or to such assignee as City
may designate.
11. REPAYMENT OF ESG FUNDS.
All ESG-CV2 Funds are subject to repayment in the event the Program does not meet the
requirements of this Contract or in the ESG Regulations. If Agency takes any action that results
in the City being required to repay all or any portion of the ESG-CV2 Funds to HUD, Agency
agrees it will reimburse City for such repayment. If Agency takes any action that results in
City receiving a finding from HUD about the Program, whether or not repayment of all or
any portion of the ESG-CV2 Funds is required of City, Agency agrees City may require that
10% of the ESG-CV2 Funds be repaid to City as liquidated damages. The Parties agree that
City's damages in the event of either repayment to HUD being required or receiving a finding
from HUD are uncertain and would be difficult to ascertain and may include an impact on City's
ESG-CV2 grant or other federal grant funds, in addition to the finding by HUD or a required
repayment of funds to HUD by City. Therefore, the Parties agree that payment under this Section
of 10% of the ESG-CV2 Funds by Agency to City is liquidated damages and not a penalty.
12. CHANGE IN NON-PROFIT STATUS.
Agency must provide City with written notification of any changes to its non-profit status
within 15 calendar days of being notified of the change. Regardless of notice by Agency, if the
non-profit status of Agency changes after the date of this Contract, City may but is not obligated
to, terminate this Contract. In the event of termination under this Section 12, all ESG-CV2 Funds
awarded but not yet paid to Agency pursuant to this Contract shall be immediately rescinded and
Agency shall have no further right to such funds. City, in its sole discretion, may require that any
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ESG-CV2 Funds already paid to Agency must be repaid to City within 30 calendar days of
termination under this Section.
13. SURVIVAL.
Any provision of this Contract that pertains to auditing, monitoring, client income
eligibility, record keeping and reports, City ordinances, or applicable ESG requirements, and any
default and enforcement provisions necessary to enforce such provisions, shall survive the
termination of this Contract for 5 years after the Contract term ends and shall be enforceable by
City against Agency. For purposes of this Contract, this 5 year period for City audit is deemed to
begin on the date after the final date of the full eighteen month contract term and end on the date
five full years after that date regardless of whether or not this Contract is earlier terminated.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
14.1 Agency an Independent Contractor.
Agency shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant or employee of City. Agency shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive right to
control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, members, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, clients, licensees or invitees.
14.2 Doctrine of Respondeat Superior.
The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Agency, or its
officers, members, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, clients,
licensees or invitees, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint
enterprise between City and Agency. City does not have the legal right to control the details of
the tasks performed hereunder by Agency, its officers, members, agents, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, vendors, clients, licensees or invitees.
14.3 Agency Property.
City shall under no circumstances be responsible for any property belonging to Agency, or
its officers, members, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, clients, licensees
or invitees that may be lost, stolen or destroyed or in any way damaged and AGENCY HEREBY
INDEMNIFIES AND HOLDS HARMLESS CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS PERTAINING TO OR
CONNECTED WITH SUCH PROPERTY.
14.5 Religious Organization.
Agency shall comply with all applicable requirements as more particularly described in 24
CFR Part 5.109. No portion of the ESG-CV2 Funds shall be used in support of any sectarian or
religious activity. In addition, there must be no religious or membership criteria for clients of a
ESG-CV2-funded service.
14.5.1. Separation of Explicitly Religious Activities.
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Agency retains its independence and may continue to carry out its mission, including the
definition, development practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that it does not
use ESG-CV2 Funds to support or engage in any explicitly religious activities (including activities
that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization), or
in any other manner prohibited by law.
14.5.2 Explicitly Religious Activities.
If Agency engages in explicitly religious activities (including activities that involve overt
religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization), the explicitly religious
activities must be offered separately, in time or location, from the programs or activities supported
by ESG-CV2 Funds and participation must be voluntary for clients of a ESG-CV2-funded service.
14.5.3 Required Notices.
If Agency constitutes a Faith -based organization under 24 CFR Part 5.109, Agency must
provide all clients of a ESG-CV2-funded service with the notice attached as EXHIBIT "M"—
Notice of Beneficiary Rights. Such notice shall be provided to the client prior to enrollment in
any ESG-CV2-funded program or activity. In addition, if a client or prospective client of a ESG-
CV2-funded service objects to the religious character of Agency, then Agency must promptly
undertake reasonable efforts to identify and refer the client or prospective client to an alternate
provider to which the client or prospective client has no such objection, as more particularly
described in 24 CFR Part 5.109.
14.6 Venue.
Venue shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas for any action, whether real or asserted, at law or
in equity, arising out of the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance
of this Contract.
14.7 Governing Law.
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises out of the execution,
performance or non-performance of this Contract or on the basis of any provision herein, for any
issue not governed by federal law, the choice of law shall be the laws of the State of Texas.
14.8 Severability.
The provisions of this Contract are severable, and if for any reason a clause, sentence,
paragraph or other part of this Contract shall be determined to be invalid by a court or federal or
state agency, board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision.
14.9 Written Agreement Entire Contract.
This written instrument and the Exhibits, Attachments, and Addendums attached hereto,
which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract for all purposes, constitute
the entire agreement by the Parties concerning the work and services to be performed under this
Contract. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement which purports to vary the
terms of this Contract shall be void. Any amendments to the terms of this Contract must be in
writing and executed by the Parties.
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14.10 Paragraph Headings for Reference Only, No Legal Significance; Number
and Gender.
The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience in reference to this Contract
and are not intended to define or to limit the scope of any provision of this Contract. When context
requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural and the masculine gender shall be deemed
to include the feminine or neuter and the neuter gender to include the masculine and feminine.
The words "include" and "including" whenever used herein shall be deemed to be followed by the
words "without limitation".
14.11 Compliance With All Applicable Laws and Regulations.
Agency agrees to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations that are currently
in effect or that are hereafter amended during the performance of this Contract. Those laws
include, but are not limited to:
➢ ESG Regulations found in 24 CFR Part 576
➢ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020
➢ SubtitleB of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended,
(42 USC 11371)
➢ Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d et seq.) including
provisions requiring recipients of federal assistance to ensure meaningful access by
persons of limited English proficiency
➢ The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Sections
3601 et seq.)
➢ Executive Orders 11063, 11246 as amended by 11375 and 12086 and as supplemented
by Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60
➢ The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
➢ The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et seq.)
➢ The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
(42 U.S.C. Sections 4601 et seq. and 49 CFR Part 24) ("URA")
➢ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sections 794 et seq.) and 24
CFR Part 8 where applicable
➢ National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sections 4321 et
seq. ("NEPA") and the related authorities listed in 24 CFR Part 58.
➢ The Clean Air Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.) and the Clean Water
Act of 1977, as amended (33 U.S.C. Sections 1251 et seq.) and the related Executive
Order 11738. In no event shall any amount of the assistance provided under this
Contract be utilized with respect to a facility that has given rise to a conviction under
the Clean Air Act or the Clean Water Act.
➢ Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. Sections 1101 et seq.)
specifically including the provisions requiring employer verifications of legal status of
its employees
➢ The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.), the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 4151 et seq.) and
the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, 24 CFR Part 40, Appendix A
➢ Regulations at 24 CFR Part 87 related to lobbying, including the requirement that
certifications and disclosures be obtained from all covered persons
➢ Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. Sections 701 et seq.) and 24 CFR Part
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➢ Executive Order 12549 and 24 CFR Part 5.105(c) pertaining to restrictions on
participation by ineligible, debarred or suspended persons or entities
➢ Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act
➢ Guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency at 40 CFR Part 247
➢ For contracts and subgrants for construction or repair, Copeland "Anti -Kickback" act
(18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in 29 CFR Part 5
➢ For construction contracts awarded by Agency in excess of $2,000, and in excess of
$2,500 for other contracts which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers,
Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.
327A 300) as supplemented by 29 CFR Part 5
➢ Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.), as amended by
the Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851 et
seq.) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, M, and R
➢ Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200 et seq.
➢ Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 ("FFATA") (Pub.L.
109-282, as amended by Section 6205(a) of Pub.L. 110-252 and Section 3 of Pub.L.
113-101)
➢ Federal Whistleblower Regulations, as contained in 10 U.S.C. 2409, 41 U.S.C. 4712,
10 U.S.C. 2324, 41 U.S.C. 4304 and 41 U.S.C. 4310.
14.13 Prohibition Against Discrimination.
14.13.1 General Statement.
Agency shall comply in the execution, performance or attempted performance of this
Contract, with all non-discrimination requirements of 24 CFR Part 5 as modified by 24 CFR Part
576.57(a) and Chapter 17, Article III, Division 4 — Fair Housing of the City Code. Agency may
not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin,
familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, or transgender, nor will Agency permit its officers, members, agents, employees, or
clients to engage in such discrimination.
This Contract is made and entered into with reference specifically to Chapter 17, Article
III, Division 3 - Employment Practices of the City Code, and Agency hereby covenants and agrees
that Agency, its officers, members, agents, employees and contractors, have fully complied with
all provisions of same and that no employee, or applicant for employment has been discriminated
against under the terms of such ordinances by either or its officers, members, agents, employees
or contractors.
14.13.2 No Discrimination in Employment during the Performance of This
Contract.
During the performance of this Contract Agency agrees to the following provision, and
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will require that its contractors and subcontractors also comply with such provision by including
it in all contracts with its contractors:
[Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] will not unlawfully discriminate against
any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, national
origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression or transgender. [Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] will take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are hired without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion,
national origin, familial status, disability or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression or transgender and that employees are treated fairly during employment
without regard to their race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability
or perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender. Such
action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms
of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. [Contractor's,
Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees
and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination
clause.
[Contractor's Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] will, in all solicitations or
advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of [Contractor's, Subcontractor's or
Vendor's name], state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, familial status, disability or
perceived disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender.
[Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] covenants that neither it nor any of its
officers, members, agents, employees, or contractors, while engaged in performing this Contract,
shall, in connection with the employment, advancement or discharge of employees or in
connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against
persons because of their age or because of any disability or perceived disability, except on the
basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
[Contractor's, Subcontractor's or Vendor's name] further covenants that neither it nor its
officers, members, agents, employees, contractors, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify,
in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this Contract, a maximum age limit
for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
14.13.3 A2eney's Contractors and the ADA.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
("ADA"), Agency warrants that it and any of its contractors will not unlawfully discriminate on
the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the availability, terms
and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or employees of, Agency or
any of its contractors. AGENCY WARRANTS IT WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH THE
ADA'S PROVISIONS AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS CONCERNING DISABILITY AND WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD CITY HARMLESS AGAINST ANY CLAIMS OR ALLEGATIONS ASSERTED BY
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THIRD PARTIES, CONTRACTORS SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS OR AGENTS
AGAINST CITY ARISING OUT OF AGENCY'S AND/OR ITS CONTRACTORS',
SUBCONTRACTORS', VENDORS' OR AGENTS' OR THEIR RESPECTIVE
EMPLOYEES' ALLEGED FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE -REFERENCED
LAWS CONCERNING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THIS CONTRACT.
14.14. Conflicts of Interest and Violations of Criminal Law.
14.14.1 Agency Safeguards.
Agency shall establish safeguards to prohibit its employees, board members, advisors and
agents from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a
desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family,
business or other ties. Agency shall disclose to City any such conflict of interest or potential
conflict of interest, immediately upon discovery of such.
14.14.2 General Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest.
No employees, agents, consultants, officers or elected officials or appointed officials of
City or of Agency who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to
activities assisted with ESG-CV2 funds or who are in a position to participate in a decision -making
process or gain inside information with regard to these activities may utilize ESG-CV2 services,
may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a ESG-CV2-assisted activity, or have an interest in
any contract, subcontract or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds thereunder, either for
themselves or those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for 1 year
thereafter..
14.14.2.1 Agency shall establish conflict of interest policies for federal awards
including the ESG-CV2 Funds and shall disclose in writing potential
conflicts of interest to City as authorized by 2 CFR Part 200.112.
14.14.2.2 Agency shall comply with HUD requirements regarding
organizational conflicts of interest in provision of shelter, housing,
prevention and related services as more particularly described in 24
CFR Part 576.404.
14.14.3 Conflicts of Interest Involving Procurement.
The conflict of interest provisions of 2 CFR Part 200.318 , shall apply in the procurement
of property and services by Agency. In all cases not governed by those Sections, the provisions
of 24 CFR Part 576.57(d) of the ESG Regulations shall apply.
14.14.3.1 As more particularly described in 2 CFR Part 200.318, Agency shall
maintain and submit to City written standards of conduct covering
conflicts of interest and governing the performance of its employees
engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts. No
employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award,
or administration of a contract supported by a federal award if he or
she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. The standards of
conduct must provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for
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violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of
Agency.
14.14.3.2 The officers, employees, and agents of Agency shall neither solicit
nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from
contractors or parties to subcontracts.
14.14.3.3 Notwithstanding the prohibition contained in Section 14.13.3.2,
Agency may set standards of conduct for situations in which the
financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item
of nominal value. Such standards of conduct must provide for
disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by
Agency's officers, employees or agents.
14.14.3.4 Agency shall maintain written standards of conduct covering
organizational conflicts of interest. Organizational conflicts of
interest means that because of relationships with a parent company,
affiliate, or subsidiary organization, Agency is unable or appears to
be unable to be impartial in conducting a procurement action
involving a related organization.
14.14.3.5 Agency must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of
procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily
limited to the following: rationale for the method of procurement,
selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the
basis for the contract price.
14.14.4 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest.
In compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.112, Agency is required to timely disclose to City in
writing any potential conflict of interest.
14.14.5 Disclosure of Texas Penal Code Violations.
Agency affirms that it will adhere to the provisions of the Texas Penal Code which prohibit
bribery and gifts to public servants.
14.14.6 Disclosure of Federal Criminal Law Violations.
In compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.113, Agency is required to timely disclose to City all
violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery or gratuity violations potentially
affecting the Agency.
14.15 Subcontracting with Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business
Enterprises and Labor Surplus Areas.
14.15.1 For procurement contracts $50,000.00 or larger that are paid for, in part or in
full, with ESG-CV2 Funds, Agency agrees to abide by City's policy to involve Minority Business
Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises and to provide them equal opportunity to compete for
contracts for construction, provision of professional services, purchase of equipment and supplies
and provision of other services required by City. Agency agrees to incorporate the City's BDE
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Ordinance, and all amendments or successor policies or ordinances thereto, into all contracts and
subcontracts for procurement larger than $50,000.00 or larger that are paid for, in part or in full,
with the ESG-CV2 Funds and will further require all persons or entities with which it so contracts
to comply with said ordinance.
14.15.2 It is national policy to award a fair share of contracts to disadvantaged business
enterprises ("DBEs"), small business enterprises ("SBEs"), minority business enterprises
("MBEs"), and women's business enterprises ("WBEs"). Accordingly, affirmative steps must be
taken to assure that DBEs, SBEs, MBEs, and WBEs are utilized when possible as sources of
supplies, equipment, construction and services.
14.15.2.1 In order to comply with federal reporting requirements, Agency
must submit the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT "L" — MBE
Reporting Form for each contract or subcontract with a value of
$10,000.00 or more paid or to be paid with the ESG-CV2 Funds.
Agency shall submit this form by the date specified in EXHIBIT
"L" — MBE Reporting Form.
14.16 Other Laws.
The failure to list any federal, state or City ordinance, law or regulation that is applicable
to Agency does not excuse or relieve Agency from the requirements or responsibilities in regard
to following the law, nor from the consequences or penalties for Agency's failure to follow the
law, if applicable.
14.17 Assignment.
Agency shall not assign all or any part of its rights, privileges, or duties under this Contract
without the prior written approval of City. Any attempted assignment of same without approval
shall be void, and shall constitute a breach of this Contract.
14.18. Right to Inspect Agency Contracts.
It is agreed that City has the right to inspect and approve in writing any proposed contracts
between Agency and any contractor or vendor engaged in any activity in conjunction with this
ESG-CV2-funded Program prior to any charges being incurred.
14.19 Force Maieure
If Agency becomes unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this
Contract due to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other industrial disturbances, acts of public
enemies, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, epidemics, earthquakes, fires, floods, restraints or
prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission or agency of the United States or of any
States, civil disturbances, or explosions, or some other reason beyond Agency's control
(collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such Force Majeure Event
will be suspended only during the continuance of such event. Agency will give City written notice
of the existence, extent and nature of the Force Majeure Event as soon as reasonably possible after
the occurrence of the event. Failure to give notice will result in the continuance of Agency's
obligation regardless of the extent of any existing Force Majeure Event. Agency will use
commercially reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform as soon as possible.
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14.20 IMMIGRATION NATIONALITY ACT.
Agency shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform work
under this Contract, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9).
Upon request by City, Agency shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms and supporting
eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this Contract. Agency
shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls
so that no services will be performed by any Agency employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. AGENCY SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO
VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY AGENCY, AGENCY'S EMPLOYEES,
SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Agency,
shall have the right to immediately terminate this Contract for violations of this provision by
Agency.
15. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE.
AGENCY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS
AND DEFEND, AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR
SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER HIND OR
CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED
PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND/OR THE
OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED
HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED
NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS
OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY; AND AGENCY HEREBY ASSUMES ALL
LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH,
TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER HINDS OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OR
NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND/OR THE OPERATIONS,
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER
OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR
SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. AGENCY LIKEWISE COVENANTS AND AGREES TO
AND DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL INJURY, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF
CITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
AGENCY, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, INVITEES, LICENSEES, OR CLIENTS, OR CAUSED, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY.
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IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, BOTH AGENCY AND
CITY, THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR THIS SECTION INCLUDES
INDEMNITY BY AGENCY TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT CITY FROM THE
CONSEQUENCES OF CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE
IS ALLEGED TO BE THE SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY,
DAMAGE OR DEATH.
AGENCY AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL LIABILITY
FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER
THIS CONTRACT, EVEN IF THE INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS IS CAUSED
BY CITY'S SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE.
AGENCY SHALL REQUIRE ALL OF ITS CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS TO INCLUDE IN THEIR CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY IN FAVOR OF CITY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME
FORM AS ABOVE.
16. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY BY AGENCY.
If Agency, as a charitable or nonprofit organization, has or claims an immunity or
exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including
death, to persons or property, Agency hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such
immunity or exemption as against City. This Section shall not be construed to affect a
governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law.
17. INSURANCE AND BONDING.
Agency will maintain coverage in the form of insurance or bond in the amount of
$1,809,477.00 to insure against loss from the fraud, theft or dishonesty of any of Agency's officers,
agents, trustees, directors or employees. The proceeds of such insurance or bond shall be used to
reimburse City for any and all loss of ESG-CV2 Funds occasioned by such misconduct. To
effectuate such reimbursement, such fidelity coverage shall include a rider stating that
reimbursement for any loss or losses shall name the City as a Loss Payee.
Agency shall furnish to City in a timely manner, but not later than the Date of Execution,
certificates of insurance as proof that it has secured and paid for policies of commercial insurance
as specified herein. If City has not received such certificates by the Date of Execution of the
Contract , Agency shall be in default of the Contract and City may, at its option, terminate the
Contract.
Such insurance shall cover all insurable risks incident to or in connection with the
execution, performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this Contract. Agency shall
maintain the following insurance coverage and limits:
Commercial General Liabilitv (CGL) Insurance
$ 500,000 each occurrence
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$1,000,000 aggregate limit
Non -Profit Organization Liability or Directors & Officers Liability
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Annual Aggregate Limit
Business Automobile Liability Insurance
$1,000,000 each accident on a combined single -limit basis, or
$ 250,000 Property Damage
$ 500,000 Bodily Injury per person per occurrence
$2,000,000 Aggregate
Insurance policy shall be endorsed to cover "Any Auto", defined as autos owned, hired,
and non -owned. Pending availability of the above coverage and at the discretion of
City, the policy shall be the primary responding insurance policy versus a personal
auto insurance policy if or when in the course of Agency's business as contracted
herein.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Part A: Statutory Limits
Part B: Employer's Liability
$100,000 each accident
$100,000 disease -each employee
$500,000 disease -policy limit
Note: Such insurance shall cover employees performing work on any and all projects
including but not limited to construction, demolition, and rehabilitation. Agency or its
contractors shall maintain coverages, if applicable. In the event the respective contractors
do not maintain coverage, Agency shall maintain the coverage on such contractor, if
applicable, for each applicable contract.
Additional Requirements
Such insurance amounts shall be revised upward at City's reasonable option and no more
frequently than once every 12 months, and Agency shall revise such amounts within 30 days
following notice to Contractor of such requirements.
Agency will submit to City documentation that it has obtained insurance coverage and has
executed bonds as required in this Contract prior to payment of any monies provided hereunder.
Where applicable, insurance policies required herein shall be endorsed to include City as an
additional insured as its interest may appear. Additional insured parties shall include employees,
officers, agents, and volunteers of City.
Any failure on part of City to request certificate(s) of insurance shall not be construed as a waiver
of such requirement or as a waiver of the insurance requirements themselves.
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Insurers of Agency's insurance policies shall be licensed to do business in the state of Texas by
the Department of Insurance or be otherwise eligible and authorized to do business in the state of
Texas. Insurers shall be acceptable to City insofar as their financial strength and solvency and
each such company shall have a current minimum A.M. Best Key Rating Guide rating of A-: VII
or other equivalent insurance industry standard rating otherwise approved by City.
Deductible limits on insurance policies shall not exceed $5,000 per occurrence unless otherwise
approved by City.
In the event there are any local, federal or other regulatory insurance or bonding requirements for
the Program, and such requirements exceed those specified herein, the former shall prevail.
Agency shall require its contractors to maintain applicable insurance coverages, limits, and other
requirements as those specified herein; and Agency shall require its contractors to provide Agency
with certificate(s) of insurance documenting such coverage. Also, Agency shall require its
contractors to have City and Agency endorsed as additional insureds (as their interest may appear)
on their respective insurance policies.
Directors and Officers Liability coverage shall be in force and may be provided on a claims -made
basis. This coverage may also be referred to as Management Liability, and shall protect the insured
against claims arising out of alleged errors in judgment, breaches of duty and wrongful acts arising
out of their organizational duties. Coverage shall protect not only the entity, but all past, present
and future directors, officers, trustees, employees, volunteers and committee members.
Notwithstanding any provision in this Contract to the contrary, when applicable, Agency
shall comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.310 and shall, at a minimum, provide the
equivalent insurance coverage for real property and equipment acquired or improved with
ESG Funds as provided to property owned by Agency.
18. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING.
The undersigned representative of Agency hereby certifies, to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of Agency,
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative
agreement.
If any funds other than federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,
member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative
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agreement, Agency shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to
Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
this Contract was made or entered into. Submission of this certificate is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this Contract imposed by 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. Any person
who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure.
Agency shall require that the language of this certification be included in all subcontracts or
agreements involving the expenditure of federal funds.
19. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS.
Agency shall give City immediate notice in writing of any action, including any proceeding
before an administrative agency, filed against Agency in conjunction with this Contract or the
Program. Agency shall furnish immediately to City copies of all pertinent papers received by
Agency with respect to such action or claim. Agency shall provide a notice to City within 10 days
upon filing under any bankruptcy or financial insolvency provision of law.
20. NOTICE.
All notices required or permitted by this Contract must be in writing and are deemed
delivered on the earlier date of the date actually received or the third day following deposit in a
United States Postal Service post office or receptacle; with proper postage, certified mail return
receipt requested; and addressed to the other Party at the address set out below or at such other
address as the receiving Party designates by proper notice to the sending Party.
City:
City Attorney's Office
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: 817-3 92-7600
Copy to:
Neighborhood Services Department
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Attention: Victor Turner, Director
Telephone: 817-3 92-7540
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Copy to:
Neighborhood Services Department
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Attention: Charletta Moaning
Telephone: 817-392- 7333
Agency:
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Mary -Margaret Lemons
1201 East 13th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: 817-333-3521
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21. AGENCY HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT.
Agency represents that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to any proper, appropriate
and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this Contract and to perform
the responsibilities herein required.
22. COUNTERPARTS.
This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be considered
an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument which may be sufficiently evidenced
by one counterpart.
23. PROGRAM INCOME
Parties agree that should program income as defined by HUD be earned as a result of this
contract, including through the return of rental security deposits or utility deposits paid with ESG-
CV2 funds on behalf of clients, Agency shall keep separate financial records of the receipt and
expenditure of such program income, and shall use all such program income for ESG-eligible
expenses. As authorized by 24 CFR 576.200(f), expenditures of ESG-CV2 Program Income are
eligible as match for ESG funds received under future contracts.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed 4 duplicate originals of this
Contract in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
ATTEST:
Ronald P. Gonzales, �ssis�an�
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant (Dec 2, 2020 15:53 CST)
City Secretary
M&C: C-20-0657
1295 Certification No. 2020-661865
Date: September 15, 2020
CITY OF FORT WORTH
CL_
Fernando Costa (Dec 1, 202017:33 CST)
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
aJA.
Jo Pate (DeF 1,12020 17:31 CST)
Jo Ann Pate, Assistant City Attorney
APPROVED BY:
Victor Turner
Director, Neighborhood Services Department
Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible
for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting requirements
Barbara Asbu y (Nov 30, 202014:44 CST)
Barbara Asbury
Compliance and Planning Manager
AGENCY NAME
LGGL mf
By: Mary -Margaret Lemo (Nov 24, 202009:25 CST)
Mary -Margaret Lemons, President/CEO
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT
"A" —
Program Summary
EXHIBIT
"A-1"
— 2020 HUD Income Limits
EXHIBIT
"B" —
Budget
EXHIBIT
"C" —
Audit Certification Form
EXHIBIT
"D" —
Reimbursement Forms
EXHIBIT
"E" —
Form of Income Self -Certification
EXHIBIT
"F" —
Standards for Complete Documentation
EXHIBIT
"G" —
Section 3 Reporting Forms (NOT APPLICABLE)
EXHIBIT
"H" —
Match Report
EXHIBIT
"I" — ESG Staff Certification Form
EXHIBIT
"J" - ESG Performance Standards
EXHIBIT
"J-1"
— Written Standards for ESG Assistance
EXHIBIT
"K"
— ESG Quarterly HMIS Report
EXHIBIT
"L" —
MBE Reporting Form
EXHIBIT
"M"
— Notice of Beneficiary Rights
EXHIBIT
"N" —
Written Standards for Maintenance of Personally Identifying Information
EXHIBIT
"O"
— Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA
EXHIBIT
"P" —
VAWA Emergency Transfer Request Form
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Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Rapid Re-Housing-CV2
PROGRAM SUMMARY
(ESG-CV)
October 1, 2020- March 31, 2022
PERIOD
EXHIBIT "A"
PROGRAM SUMMARY
$1,809,477.00
AMOUNT
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have meanings assigned them in the Contract.
PROGRAM:
The Program combines rental assistance subsidies with case management for supportive services.
The program will assist homeless individuals and/or families with the transition from
homelessness to stable housing in an effort to reduce the spread of COVIDI9. Client assistance
will include rental assistance, security and utility deposits and to ensure a successful transition to
stable and permanent housing. Participants in the program will receive intensive case
management.
ESG Funds will pay for two full-time case managers and a full-time Housing Counselor and
fringe benefits. Additional service costs include office supplies, contractual services and
telephone services and other administrative fees. Client assistance will include rent, security and
utility deposits.
Program services will be available Monday — Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., at the following
locations:
Fort Worth Housing Solutions:
1201 East 13th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION:
Service Category (if more than one category, specify amount for each): ESG Emergency Shelter
Component
Regulatory Citation(s):
24 CFR 576.102
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020
Agency will maintain documentation that 100% of clients served meet the criteria under paragraph
(1) of the homeless definition in 24 CFR 576.2 or meet the criteria in paragraph (4) of the homeless
definition and live in an emergency shelter or other place described in paragraph (1) of the
homeless definition. Agency will also maintain documentation on eligibility for the housing unit
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for which financial assistance is provided, including rental amounts and compliance with ESG
Minimum Habitability Standards.
PROGRAM GOALS:
Minimum Number of Clients to be Served: The Program must serve a minimum of 75
Unduplicated Clients as shown by the monthly Attachment III and yearly SAGE (HMIS reporting).
Timely, accurate, and complete information should always be reported, but not be limited, to the
following number and percentage goals of those clients served:
A. Those who exited to permanent housing: 85%
B. Those who have non -cash benefits at exit: 20%
C. Those who have income at exit: 60%
D. Number of persons served less than 60 days between project entry and move in: 95%
E. Number of persons served that spent greater than 60 plus days between project entry and
move in: 5%
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EXHIBIT 11A-1"
2020 HUD INCOME LIMITS
1 person
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 persons
6 persons
7 persons
8 persons
30% AM
$17,150
$19,600
$22,050
$24,450
$26,450
$28,400
$30,350
$32,300
50% AM
$28,550
$32,600
$36,700
$40,750
$44,050
$47,300
$50,550
$53,800
60% AM
$34,260
$39,120
$44,040
$48,900
$52,860
$56,760
$60,660
$64,560
80% AM
$45,650
$52,200
$58,700
$65,200
$70,450
$75,650
$80,850
$86,100
*Income limits are published at least annually by HUD.
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EXHIBIT "A-2"
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTYWIDE AGENCIES
ESG CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020 - EXHIBIT "A-2"
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTYWIDE AGENCIES
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Fort Worth Housing Solutions
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTYWIDE AGENCIES
Quarterly Report
The purpose of the Quarterly Report is for the Countywide Agencies to report the number of non -Fort
Worth clients who participate in the Program. The Quarterly Report must be submitted with the
September 2020, December 2020, March 2021, June 2021, and September 2021 Reimbursement
Requests. The report is due and is to be submitted with the corresponding Reimbursement Request as
indicated in the chart below. The information provided in the Quarterly Report will be reviewed and
monitored by the Neighborhood Services Department Compliance Division.
TOTALOF
CLIENTS
OF FORT
# OF NON -FORT
FORT WORTH
DUE DATE REPORTING#
•-WORTHCLIENTS
THE
CLIENTS
.•
A B
C
D
E
F
EXAMPLE:
250
200
450
250=450=55%
September 15, 2020
June 1, 2020 —
August 31, 2020
December 15, 2020
September 1, 2020—
November 30, 2020
March 15, 2021
December 1, 2020 —
February 28, 2021
June 15, 2021
March 1, 2021 —
May 31, 2021
September 15, 2021
June 1, 2021 —
August 31, 2021
TOTAL
I, Agency representative, certify that I verified the information I reported this quarter and it is correct
to the best of my knowledge.
Certified by:
Signature/Title:
ESG CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020 - EXHIBIT "A-2"
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTYWIDE AGENCIES
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Date:
ESG-CV2 Program Budget Request Form
Account
Grant Budget
Request
Funding Source
A*
I Funding Source
B*
Funding Source
C*
Total Program
Budget
EMERGENCY SHELTER AND STREET OUTREACH
ESSENTIAL SERVICES or OUTREACH
Salaries
1001
FICA
1002
Health/Dental Insurance
1003
Unemployment Insurance -State
1004
Worker's Compensation Insurance
1005
Employee Benefits -Other
1006
Office Supplies
1007
Office Rent
1008
Contractual Services
1009
Transportation
1010
Communications - Telephone etc.
toll
Other( )
1012
SHELTER OPERATIONS
Maintenance
2001
Security
2002
Insurance
2003
Utilities
2004
Supplies
2005
Repairs
2006
Contractual Services (Security Etc.)
2007
Insurance - Liability etc.
2008
Other( )
2009
SUBTOTAL, SHELTER/OUTREACH
HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Salaries
3001
FICA
3002
Health/DentalInsurance
3003
Unemployment -State
3004
Worker's Compensation
3005
Employee Benefits -Other
3006
Other: Postage; telephone/intemet; occupancy;
training and professional development; etc.
3007
RAPID REHOUSING
Salaries
4001
$ 195,000.00
$ 195,000.00
FICA
4002
$ 14,917.50
$ 14,917.50
Health/DentalInsurance
4003
$ 21,450.00
S 21,450.00
Unemployment -State
4004
$ 390.00
S 390.00
Worker's Compensation
4005
$ 702.00
$ 702.00
Employee Benefits -Other
4006
Other: (Other- Administratvie fee- see
DETAIL for breakdown)
$ 141,931.00
$ 141,931.00
SUBTOTAL R&S
$ 374,390.50
$
$
S
$ 374,390.50A
DIRECT CLIENT FINNCIAL ASSISTANCE
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Rental Assistance
5001
Utility Payments
5002
RAPID REHOUSING
Rental Assistance
6001
$ 1,318,186.59
S 1,318,186.59
Security Deposits
6002
$ 95,000.00
$ 95,000.00
Utility Deposits
6003
$ 20,000.00
$ 20,000.00
Other ( )
6004
Other( )
6005
SUBTOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
$
$
$
$ 1,433,186.59
HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS)
HMIS Fees and Related Costs
7001
$ 1,900.00
$ 1,900.00
SUBTOTAL HMIS
BUDGET TOTAL
$
$
$
$ 1,809,477.09
*1dentify all additional sources offundingfor the
proposed program below.
FUNDING A:
FUNDING B:
FUNDING C:
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The following tables were created for the purpose of preparing, negotiating, and determining the cost
reasonableness and cost allocation method used by the Agency for the line item budget represented on the
first page of this year one and year two proposal budget. The information reflected in the tables is to be
considered part of the terms and conditions of the Contract. Agency must have prior written approval by the
City to make changes to any line item in the Budget as outlined in Section 5.2.2 in the Contract. The deadline
to make changes to the proposed budget is December 31, 2021.
SALARY DETAIL
Position Title
Annual Salary
Est. Percent to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
Housing Counselor
$ 63,000.00
100.0%
$ 63,000.00
Case Manager
$ 66,000.00
100.0%
$ 66,000.00
Case Manager
$66,000.00
100.0%
$66,000.00
TOTAL
$ 195,000.00
100.0%
$ 195,000.00
FRINGE / EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DETAIL
Percent of
Payroll
Amount
Est. Percent to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
FICA
7.65%
$ 14,917.50
100.0%
$ 14,917.50
Health/DentalInsurance
11.00%
$ 21,450.00
100.0%
$ 21,450.00
Unemployment -State
0.20%
$ 390.00
100.0%
$ 390.00
Worker's Compensation
0.36%
$ 702.00
100.0%
$ 702.00
Employee Benefits, Other
Other ( )
Other ( )
TOTAL
$ 37,459.50
100.0%
$ 37,459.50
MISCELLANEOUS- Other Admin Fees
Total Budget
Est. Percent to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
Sr. VP
$
148,124.00
25%
$
37,031.00
Director
$
123,750.00
20%
$
24,750.00
HMIS clerk
$
35,000.00
25%
$
8,750.00
inspections
75 units
$
11,000.00
Mgmt fee
$
450.00
75 units
$
30,375.00
training
$
5,000.00
supplies
$
13,775.00
Screening fee
$
150.00
75 units
$
11,250.00
TOTAL
$
307,474.00
$
141,931.00
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SHELTER OPERATIONS
Total Budget
Est. Percent to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
Maintenance
Security
Insurance
Utilities
Supplies
Repairs
Other ( )
TOTAL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Total Budget
Est. Percent to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
Rental Assistance
$ 1,318,186.50
100.0%
$ 1,279,260.00
Security Deposits
$ 95,000.00
100%
$ 95,000.00
Utility Payments
Utility Deposits
$ 20,000.00
$ 20,000.00
Other ( )
Other ( )
TOTAL
$ 19433,186.50
$ 19394,260.00
HMIS
Total Budget
Est. Percent to
Grant
Amount to
Grant
HMIS Software Costs
$ 1,900.00
100
$ 1,900.00
TOTAL
$ 1,900.00
$ 1,900.00
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EXHIBIT "C"
AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM
ESG-CV2 RRH PSA CONTRACT 2020 — EXHIBIT "C" — AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM
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AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
Agency: Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Fiscal Year Ending: March 31, 2022
0 During the fiscal year in which funds will be received, we will exceed the federal expenditure
threshold of $750,000. We will have our Single Audit or Program Specific Audit completed
and will submit the audit report described in 2 CFR Part 200 within 7 months after the end
of the audited fiscal year or 30 days within its completion, whichever is the earlier date.
❑ During the fiscal year in which funds will be received, we will not exceed the $750,000 federal
expenditure threshold required for a Single Audit or a Program Specific Audit to be performed
this fiscal year. (Fill out schedule below)
Federal Expenditure Disclosure
MUST be filled out if Single Audit or Program Audit is NOT required.
Pass Through Program Name & Contract
Federal Grantor Grantor CFDA Number Number Expenditures
Total Federal Expenditures for this Fiscal Year:
anU Title
Mary -Margaret Lemons
President November 3, 2020
Date
Failure to submit this or a similar statement or failure to submit a completed single audit package
as described in the federally required audit requirements described in 2 CFR Part 200, as
applicable, by the required due date may result in suspension of funding and may affect eligibility
for future funding. Notwithstanding the above, this certification acknowledges the agency's
commitment to meet all other financial reporting, financial statements, and other audit
requirements as may be set forth in the Contract.
ESG-CV2 RRH PSA CONTRACT 2020 — EXHIBIT "C" — AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM 2
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Exhibit "D" -- Reporting Forms
[See attached]
Attachment I
INVOICE
Agency:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Program:
Period of Service:
Tax ID No.
P.O. No.
FID No.
Amount
Program This Invoice I Cumulative to Date
IESG-Shelter
2
Agency:
Program:
ATTACHMENT H
City of Fort Worth
Neighborhood Services Department
Expenditure Worksheet
Please group like account codes.
Line
No.
Check No.
Date
Payee
Description/Job Title*
Account
Code (See
Key to Right)
Amount
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Total
$0.00
*For Salaries, state employee's title under Description/Job Title. Rent must identify tenant
Only highlighted codes can be reimbursed
Expense Line Item
Account
EMERGENCY SHELTER
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Salaries
1001
FICA
1002
Life/Disability Insurance
1003
Health/DentalInsurance
1004
Unemployment -State
1005
Worker's Compensation
1006
Office Supplies
1007
Food Supplies
1008
Insurance
1009
Accounting
1010
Contract Labor (Security)
1011
Othero
1012
SHELTER OPERATIONS
Maintenance
2001
Security
2002
Insurance
2003
Utilities
2004
Supplies
2005
Repairs
2006
Othero
2007
HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATIO
PREVENTION
Salaries
3001
FICA
3002
Life/Disability Insurance
3003
Health/DentalInsurance
3004
Unemployment -State
3005
Worker's Compensation
3006
Othero
3007
REHOUSING
Salaries
4001
FICA
4002
Life/Disability Insurance
4003
Health/DentalInsurance
4004
Unemployment -State
4005
Worker's Compensation
4006
Othero
4007
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PREVENTION
Rental Assistance
5001
Utility Payments
5002
REHOUSING
Rental Assistance
6001
Security Deposits
6002
Utility Deposits
6003
Utility Payments
6004
Moving Costs
6005
Motel/Hotel Vouchers
6006
HMIS
HMIS Software Costs 7001
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Agency:
Program:
Line
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Funding Source
Amount
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'Payroll must identify employee. Rent must identify tenant. Other payments should identify individuals, if applicable.
EXHIBIT "E"
INCOME CERTIFICATION FORMS
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City of Fort Worth
CERTIFICATION OF INCOME STATEMENT
Applicant Name:
Current Address:
City and Zip:
Phone #:
Household Members and Income
(including applicant)
Last Name
First Name
Age
Monthly
Income $$
Source of Income
TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS (Include Yourself, Spouse, Children, etc.)
Total Gross Annual Household Income:
PERSONAL INFORMATION: (Check one in each item. This Information is Required for Federal Reporting Purposes)
a. ❑ MALE b. ❑ WHITE ❑ BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN ❑ BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN & WHITE
❑ FEMALE ❑ AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE ❑ ASIAN
❑ AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE & WHITE ❑ ASIAN & WHITE
❑ NATIVE HAWAIIAN/OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER ❑ BALANCE/OTHER
❑ AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE & BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN
c. ETHNICITY d. DISABLED e. IS HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD FEMALE?
❑ HISPANIC ❑ YES ❑ YES
❑ NON -HISPANIC ❑ NO ❑ NO
Certification: I certify that the information I am providing is true and could be subject to verification at any
time by a third party. I also acknowledge that the provision of false information could leave me subject to the
penalties of Federal, State and local law.
Signature of Applicant Date
WARNING: TITLE 18, SECTION 1001 OF THE U.S. CODE STATES THAT A PERSON IS GUILTY OF A FELONY
FOR KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY MAKING FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS TO ANY DEPARTMENT OF
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
Household Size:
Applicable Income Limit:
r or use
Gross Annual Income:
Is Applicant Eligible?
Check if Applicant refused to provide demographic information: O
Staff Assessment of Demographics:
Person Making Determination: Date:
NOTE: Address, income amounts and sources for ALL household members are
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Ciudad de Fort Worth
CERTIFICACION DE DECLARACION DE INGRESOS
Nombre del Solicitante:
Direccion de Actualidad:
Ciudad y Codigo Postal:
Telefono:
Miembros Del Ho_a_Ingresos
(Incluyendo el/la Solicitante)
Apellido
Nombre
Edad
Ingreso
Mensual
Origen de Ingresos
* TOTAL NUMERO DE MIEMBROS DEL HOGAR
(Inclfiyase Usted.)
Total Anual de Ingresos del hogar:
**INFORMACIbN PERSONAL: (Seleccione uno en cada articulo. Esta informacion es requerida por el Gobiemo federal.)
a. ❑ MASCULINO b. ❑ BLANCO ❑ NEGRO/AFRICANO AMERICANO ❑ NEGRO/AFRICANO AMERICANO & BLANCO
❑ FEMININO ❑ INDIO AMERICANO/NATIVO DE ALASKA ❑ ASIATICO
❑ INDIO AMERICANO/NATIVO DE ALASKA & BLANCO ❑ ASIATICO & BLANCO
❑ NATIVO HAWAIANO/OTRO DE LAS ISLAS PACIFICAS ❑ BALANCE/OTRO
❑ INDIO AMERICANO / NATIVO DE ALASKA & NEGRO/AFRICANO AMERICANO
c. ETHNICIDAD d. INCAPACITADO e. DES LA CABEZA DEL HOGAR MUJER?
❑ HISPANO ❑ SI ❑ SI
❑ NO-HISPANO ❑ NO ❑ NO
Certificacion: Yo certifico que la informacion que yo estoy proporcionando es verdadera y puedo ser sujeto a
verificacion a cualquiera hora por tercera parte. Yo tambien reconozco que la provision de informacion falsa
puede dejarme sujeto a penalidades Federales, Estatales, y a ley local.
Firma del Solicitante
Fecha
ADVERTENCIA: TITULO 18, SECCI6N 1001 DEL CODIGO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS INDICA QUE UNA
PERSONA ES CULPABLE DE UN DELITO POR SABER Y VOLUNTARIAMENTE HACER DECLARACIONES FALSOS O
FRAUDULENTAS A CUALQUIER DEPARTAMENTO DE GOBIERNO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS.
-----------------Para use de
# De Miembros de Familia:
Limite de Ingreso:
de la
Ingreso Anual:
�Es solicitante elegible? :
Compruebe si el solicitante se nego a dar su informacion personal: O
Evaluacion del empleado sobre informacion personal:
Persona haciendo la determinacion: Fecha:
Note: La direccion de la casa y los ingresos (y sus origenes) para todos miembros del hogar son requeridos
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EXHIBIT "F"
STANDARDS OF DOCUMENTATION
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2020-2021 Documentation Standards for
ESG Public Service Contract Expenses
M
Items
Employee Salaries and Benefits - City will only reimburse a percentage of any employee's salary and benefits who work directly with the ESG-funded Program. Percentages
will be cost allocated and determined prior to the execution of the ESG Contract. Agencies requesting the reimbursement of 100% of any Agency employee will require prior
City approval. Agencies must show calculation on how the ESG portion of employee salaries and benefits were calculated consistently with the ESG Contract.
If an employee works on both a ESG eligible and non-ESG eligible program(s), the City will only reimburse for a reasonable portion of
the employee's salary. Prior to the execution of the ESG Contract, the Agency will priovide the City with a written statement on how
each employee's time will be allocated. If an employee works 100% of their time directly with the ESG-funded Program, then 100% of
the employee's salary maybe eligible for reimbursement. Agency must submit a written statement that 100% of the employee's time is
spent working directly with the ESG-funded Program. Statements must be signed by a person authorized to sign on behalf of the
Agency and will be submitted with the October invoice.
Salaries
X
X.
Reimbursement requests must include a timesheet and work log that reflects the hours worked by the employee(s) working directly on
the ESG-funded Program. For employees who are paid with multiple funding sources, timesheets must reflect all funding sources. If
separate timesheets are kept for each funding source, all such timesheets must be submitted to City. Timesheets must be signed by
employee and supervisor. Agency must show a calculation and documentation of how the employee's salary was calculated and
invoiced to City.
'If employees are paid by direct deposit rather than check, then the agency must submit both the direct deposit payment company's
report (such as an ADT report) and a bank statement or check showing payment to the direct deposit company.
FICA/Medicare
X
X
X
If the City pays gross salary, this is already included. If the City pays the employer portion, the Agency must provide proof that the
Life Insurance
x
x
x
Health
x
x
x
Insurance
employee is enrolled in the benefit plan, must show a calculation and documentation of how the invoiced amount was calculated, and
must provide documentation showing payment. Invoice and proof of payment are only required with the first reimbursement request and
Disability
x
x
x
Insurance
at any time there are changes to amounts, enrollments, disenrollments, etc.
Unemployment
x
x
x
Insurance
If the City pays gross salary, this is already included. If the City pays the employer portion, the Agency must provide proof that the
Retirement
x
x
x
employee is enrolled in the benefit plan, must show a calculation and documentation of how the invoiced amount was calculated, and
must provide documentation showing payment. Invoice and proof of payment are only required with the first reimbursement request and
at anv time there are chances to amounts. enrollments. disenrollments. etc.
Materials, Equipment, Goods and Supplies - City will only reimburse for the cost allocated percent or amount spent in support of the ESG-funded Program. Agencies
requesting reimbursement for these items will require prior City approval. Agencies must show calculation on how the ESG portion of these expenses were calculated
consistently with the ESG Contract.
Office Supplies
X X
X
Office
Equipment
X X
X
X
X
Rental
Postage
X X
X
Printinq
X X
X
Construction &
Building
X X
X
X
This category is only available for the REACH Program and Habitat for Humanity.
Materials
Sport and
Recreation
X X
X
Equipment
Cleaning
X X
X
Supplies
Teachinq Aids
X X
X
Craft Supplies
X X
X
Food Supplies
X X
X
This category is only available to the Program provided by Meals on Wheels.
Rent, Utilities and Maintenance - City will only pay for a portion of these expenses. The portion of these expenses will be determined by the square footage attributable to
the ESG-funded Program and shall be cost -allocated in accordance with the amount of space used for the ESG-funded Program. These expenses may only be in support of
the ESG-funded Program. The items listed below require prior City approval and the Agency is required to identify any funding source that pays for the portion of the
expenses that is not paid with ESG funds. Agencies must show calculation on how the ESG portion of these expenses were calculated consistently with the ESG Contract.
Telephone
X X
Gas
X X
Water/Wastew
X X
ater
Electric
X X
Solid Waste
X X
Facility
Maintenance
X X
X
X
This item requires approval by the City prior to the execution of the ESG Contract. Repairs may be categorized as major/minor
and Repairs I
I
I I
I
I
I
rehabilitation projects and must be approved through the full HUD Environmetal Review.
I
Rent
X
X
X
City will pay for a portion of the rent for the Program facility so long as its in proportion to the square footage attributable to the ESG-
funded program.
ESG PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 Exhibit"F' -- STANDARDS FOR COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION
Miscellaneous
This item requires prior approval by the City. Prior to the execution of the ESG Contract, the Agency must submit a written statement
that lists the contract labor services to be used during the Contract term. Agency will submit a memo related to the procurement of such
Contract Labor
X X
X
X
X
services and will forward any information pertaining to the procurement process to City. This requirement applies to, but is not limited to,
services retained for security services, legal, accounting, transportation providers, educational facilitators, custodial services, etc.
Agencies may not use the contract services of any City of Fort Worth Department.
City -required
X X
City will only pay for a percentage of the City -required insurance so long as it's in proportion to the square footage attributable to the
Insurance
ESG-funded program.
City requires that the agency submit its fee schedule or formula on how the Agency calculates the childcare scholarship amount. The
fee schedule/formula should demonstrate a breakout of income levels, and for each income level the schedule should demonstrate
Childcare
X X
which portion of the expense is to be paid by the family and which portion of the expense is to be reimbursed by the City. A fee
Scholarships
schedule/formula must be submitted to the City prior to the first payment. Agency must submit documentation supporting that the client
is income eligible and that the household is being charged in conformance with the fee schedule. If the fee schedule/formula changes at
any time during the contract term, the Agency must immediately notify City on the date the new fee schedule/formula takes into effect.
"$0" Income
Agecies that are required to verify and provide proof of household income to determine eligibility, must require that anyone who is over
Certifications
the age of 18, living in the housohold, submit a $0 Income Certification.
If an audit is required because federal funds exceed $750,000, then the cost should be split evenly by all grant funding sources. Agency
Audit Services
X X
X
X
must show calculation on how the ESG portion of the accounting services were calculated. For example, if the ESG grant is 10% of
your Agency's budget, then invoice shall not exceed 10% of the overall cost. Agency must show a calculation and documentation of
how the invoiced amount was calculated, and must provide documentation showing payment.
*Proof of payment effective October 1, 2013: Payments or Expenses must be documented in the following manner:
A) Image of the check AND bank statement showing the check cleared the bank; OR,
B) Image of the cancelled check (ex. At end of bank statement); OR,
C) Payroll Check Stub, "Advice", or Statement AND Bank Statement indicating payroll; OR,
D) For wire or e-transfers: Reciept or statement from payee/vendor OR bank statement.
Final as of 09/26/2017 DC
ESG PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 Exhibit"F' -- STANDARDS FOR COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION
EXHIBIT "G"
SECTION 3 REPORTING FORMS
NOT APPLICABLE
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Fort Worth Housing Solutions
EXHIBIT "H"
MATCH REPORT
NOT APPLICABLE
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "H" - MATCH REPORT
CITY OF FORT W TH
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT
This attachment is designed to document proposed sources and to assess compliance with the
required Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) match portion at 24 CFR 576.51. ESG funds are matched
dollar -for -dollar for each program year allocation.
City of Fort Worth ESG Funds $ Agency ESG Match $
1. SOURCES OF LOCAL MATCH:
Other Federal (including pass -through funds, e.g., City CDBG, County FEMA, etc.)
MATCH SOURCE
MATCH AMOUNT
$
TOTAL MATCH
$
2. STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING: (e.g., State Housing Trust Funds, Local
Assessment, etc.)
MATCH SOURCE
MATCH AMOUNT
TOTAL MATCH
$
3. PRIVATE (including recipient) FUNDING:
MATCH SOURCE
MATCH $ AMOUNT
Fund Raising/Cash
$
Loans
$
Building Value or Lease
$
Donated Goods
$
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "H" — MATCH REPORT 2
Donated Computers
$
New Staff Salaries
$
Volunteers ($5/hr)
$
Volunteer Medical/Legal
$
TOTAL MATCH
$
Comments:
CERTIFICATION: The undersigned, hereby, gives assurance that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the data
included in this report is true and accurate, and if submitted by a non-profit agency, has been approved by the governing
body of the organization prior to submission. The match funds identified in this report are not included as contribution for
any other federally assisted project or program as required by 24 CFR 84.23 (a) (2)
Date: Submitted by:
Phone Number:
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "H" — MATCH REPORT
EXHIBIT " I"
ESG STAFF CERTIFICATION FORM
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 — EXHIBIT "I" — ESG STAFF CERTIFICATION FORM Page 1
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
City of Fort Worth
STAFF CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ESG FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Instructions: In order for City to approve reimbursement for any client, agency must submit: (1) client documentation of income (source documentation or self -
certification); (2) documentation of homelessness; (3) copy of lease; and (4) this completed form. (1) - (4) must be submitted upon initial reimbursement request for
assistance for each client.
HOMELESS PREVENTION ONLY: (1)-(4) upon agency request for reimbursement for the 4' month of rent for a client (excluding arrears).
1. General Information
Head of Household Name: Age:
Names of Other Household Members: Age:
Age:
Age:
Age:
Age:
Household Income is less than 30% AMI? Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A (Rapid Rehousing Initial Evaluation Only) ❑
Client Lacks Resources/Support Networks? Yes ❑ No ❑
Type(s) of ESG Financial Assistance: Rent ❑ Rent Arrears ❑ Utility ❑ Deposit(s) ❑
Unit Address (must be in City of Fort Worth):
2. Other ESG Requirements
Lease in agency file? Yes ❑ No ❑
Client receives NO other rental subsidy (ie. Housing Choice Voucher)? Yes ❑ No ❑
Rental Assistance Agreement between landlord and agency in agency file? Yes ❑ No ❑
Fair Market Rent (FMR) & Rent Reasonableness:
Unit Number of Bedrooms:
Area FMR Limit (as published by HUD):
Unit Rent per lease:
Unit meets Habitability Standards? Yes ❑ No ❑
Date of Inspection:
3. Lead -Safe Housing:
Applicable when (1) providing ESG rental assistance for more than 3 months excluding arrears, (2) pre-1978 housing unit, AND (3) child under 6 in household.
Not Applicable ❑
Number of Months Rental Assistance Provided (excluding arrears):
Year Housing Unit Built: Visual Inspection Indicates Unit and Property Free of Deteriorated Paint?
Yes ❑ No ❑
Name of Visual Assessor*:
*For named, agency must have on file a certificate of completion of HUD's Visual Assessment Course (htto://www.hud.eoy/offices/lead/training/visualassessment/h00100.cLm)
Required certifications: Each person signing below certifies to the following: (1) To the best of my knowledge, the program participant named above meets all requirements
to receive assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). (2) To the best of my knowledge and ability, all of the information used in making this eligibility
determination is true and complete. (3) I am not related to the program participant through family, business or other personal ties. (4) To the best of my knowledge, neither I
nor anyone related to me has received or will receive any financial benefit for this eligibility determination. (5) I understand that fraud is investigated by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General, and may be punished under Federal laws to include, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 18 U.S.C. 641 (6)
I understand that if any of these certifications is found to be false, I will be subject to criminal, civil and administrative penalties and sanctions.
ESG Staff Signature:
ESG Supervisor Signature:
Date:
Date:
ESG-CV PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 — EXHIBIT "I" — ESG STAFF CERTIFICATION FORM Page 2
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
EXHIBIT "J"
ESG PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Emergency Solutions Grant Performance Standards
Activity
Output/Outcome
Data Collection
Required
Street
Number of Persons:
Pulled From:
Outreach
A. Total Unduplicated Served
A. CAPER Q6b
B. Total Unduplicated Engaged
B. CAPER Q9b
Of those receiving Case Management,
Pulled From:
Number of Persons:
A. CAPER Q23a
A. Those placed in temporary housing destinations
B. CAPER Q23a
B. Those placed in permanent housing destinations
Emergency
Number of Persons:
Pulled From:
Shelter
A. Total Unduplicated Served
A. CAPER Q6b
Operations
B. Total Unduplicated Receiving Case Management
B. Custom Report
Of those receiving Case Management,
Pulled From:
Number of Persons:
A. CAPER Q23a
A. Those exiting Emergency Shelter to temporary or
B. CAPER 20a
permanent housing destinations
B. Those who have more non -cash benefits at exit than at
entry
Homeless
Number of Persons:
Pulled From:
Prevention
A. Total Unduplicated Served
A. CAPER Q6b
Of those receiving Case Management,
Pulled From:
Number of Persons:
A. CAPER Q23b
A. Those able to maintain housing at exit
B. CAPER Q20a
B. Those who have more non -cash benefits at exit than at
entry
Rapid Re-
Number of persons:
Pulled From:
Housing
A. Total Unduplicated Served
A. CAPER Q6b
Of those receiving Case Management,
Pulled From:
Number of Persons:
A. CAPER Q23a
A. Those who exited to or maintained permanent housing
B. CAPER Q20a
at exit
C. Custom Report
B. Those who have more non -cash benefits at exit than at
entry
C. Those who have more case income at exit than at entry
Coordinated
A. 100% of Rapid Re -Housing enrollments come from
Pulled From:
Entry
Coordinated Entry System
Coordinated Entry
System:
B. 90% of Coordinated Entry System referrals must be
System Reporting
Proposed
accepted by housing providers
Metrics under
Future
C. The average length of time between referral to lease up
development
Measure
is less than 60 days
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "J" — ESG PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
In order to successfully record performance outcomes, the CoC system requires that once
a household is enrolled in an ESG program, non -domestic violence agencies must complete
an initial HUD Intake Assessment within the HMIS system (ETO), the HUD Mid -Program
Assessment, and the HUD Exit Assessment upon program exit. Performance outcomes will
be reported to the City using the HMIS generated ESG reports.
Domestic Violence Organizations will provide the same data utilizing their similar data
systems.
Reassessments are required for program participants receiving homelessness prevention
assistance and rapid re -housing assistance. Participants receiving homeless prevention
must be reassessed quarterly; rapid re -housing participants must be reassessed at least
yearly. All participants must receive an exit assessment and enter it into HMIS or a
comparable -level database.
ESG PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "J" - ESG PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 2
DAY RESOURCE SOLUTIONS
EXHIBIT "J-4"
Written Standards for ESG Assistance
Individuals and families eligibility. Households receiving either emergency shelter or rapid re -housing
assistance must meet HUD's revised definition of homelessness. Households receiving homelessness
prevention assistance must meet the definition of "at risk of homelessness", have incomes at or below 30%
AMI, and lack sufficient resources and support networks to retain housing. Eligible ESG-assisted
individuals and households must reside in the City of Fort Worth. Individuals receiving rapid re -housing
assistance must be housed to a unit located in the City of Fort Worth. Agencies will conduct initial
evaluation of clients to determine program eligibility, and kind of assistance needed. Agencies will re-
evaluate quarterly the assistance provided to homelessness prevention recipients, and yearly, to rapid re-
housing clients. Re-evaluation will ascertain that: i) annual incomes do not exceed 30% AMI; ii) clients
lack resources and support networks to retain housing without ESG assistance. Annual incomes are
established per 24 CFR 5.609. All clients must receive an exit assessment that will then be entered into
HMIS or comparable database.
Coordination among emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re -housing, and other homeless
assistance and housing providers. To receive ESG funds, an agency has to be an active member of the
Continuum of Care (CoQ. The CoC leads the coordination among agencies to assist the homeless and
prevent homelessness. It also engages and coordinates resources to improve current programs and funding
strategies.
Determining and prioritizing homelessness prevention and rapid re -housing assistance. Rapid re -housing
and homelessness prevention providers will determine prioritization among eligible clients. This should be
based on a risk assessment. Prioritization should take into account: 1) families with children, and elderly
and disabled persons who do not require permanent supportive housing; and 2) the share of rent and utilities
costs that each client must pay, if any, while receiving homelessness prevention or rapid re -housing
assistance. The City recommends that clients share in rent and utility costs, unless there are reasons for
receiving 100% ESG-assistance.
Duration of rental assistance. Per §576.103 and §576.104, agencies shall provide clients for no more than
24 months, during any 3-year period with short-term rental assistance, medium -term rental assistance,
payment of rental arrears, or any combination thereof. Short-term rental assistance is limited to 3 months.
Medium -term rental assistance extends over 3 months but not more than 24 months. Payment of rental
arrears consists of a one-time payment for up to 6 months of rent in arrears, including any late fees on those
arrears.
Type, amount, and duration of housing stabilization and/or relocation assistance. Agencies will establish
standards for the type, amount, and duration of housing stabilization and/or relocation services provided,
acknowledging that services may not extend for more than 24 months within a 3-year period. Housing
relocation and stabilization services include financial assistance (moving costs, rental application fees,
security deposits, last month's rent, utility deposits and utility payments), and services (housing search and
placement, housing stability and case management, mediation, legal services, and credit repair.) The
amount and type of assistance provided shall aim at clients becoming self-sufficient. The City shall have
access to documentation that supports the amount and type of assistance provided.
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 — EXHIBIT "J-1" — Written Standards for ESG Assistance
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
EXHIBIT "K"
ESG QUARTERLY HMIS REPORT
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "K" — ESG QUARTERLY HMIS REPORT Page 1
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Agency Name:
Contact Person:
City of Fort Worth
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Quarterly HMIS Report
Reporting Period: From
To
This report is meant to collect data that is required for the HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER). This report is due each quarter, on January 15, April 15, July 15 and September 30 of each Contract year. Please
fill out the report according to your Agency's accomplishments. If a particular activity does not apply to your Agency (for
example, a shelter does not perform homeless prevention) please fill in all zeros for that particular column. This information
should be collected from HMIS and the total number of persons should match comparable figures on the City's Attachment III
Report. If this report does not match the City's Attachment III Report, the Agency may be required to resubmit the report and
provide an explanation for the discrepancy.
Total Persons Served
Total Persons
Served This
Quarter
Total Persons
Served
(Cumulative)
Homelessness
Prevention
Rapid Re-
Housing
Emergency
Shelters
Special Populations Served -All Activities
Veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Elderly
HIV/AIDS
Chronically Homeless
Persons with Disabilities
Severely Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse (Drug,
Alcohol
Other Disabilities (Physical,
Developmental)
Total
Number of Persons in Household
Adults
Children
Don't Know/Refused/Other
Missing Information
Total
Gender -All Activities
Male
Female
Trans ender
Don't Know/Refused/Other
Missing Information
Prepared by: D.C. and C.A.
Updated: 2/11/2015 Page 1 of 2
Total Persons Served
Total Persons
Served This
Quarter
Total Persons
Served
(Cumulative)
Homelessness
Prevention
Rapid Re-
Housing
Emergency
Shelters
Total
Age -All Activities
Under18
18-24
25 and over
Don't Know/Refused/Other
Missing Information
Total
Shelter Utilization
Number of New Units -
Rehabilitation
Number of New Units - Conversion
Total Number of Bed -Nights
Available*
Total Number of Bed -Nights
Provided**
Performance Standards
Received Case Management
Exited to transitional or permanent
housing
With higher cash income at exit
With non -cash benefits at exit
Exited to or maintained permanent
housing at exit
Did not enter CoC Shelter or
Transitional Housing during
remainder of ESG year
* The total number of beds that are available in a year. For example, if they are all year-round beds, it would be 365 multiplied by the
number of emergency shelter beds; if some are seasonal as well (e.g., only winter) then add in the number of nights each bed is available.
Count all emergency shelter beds, whether or not they are ESG-funded.
** The number of beds that were filled each night. Count all emergency shelter beds, whether or not they are ESG-funded.
Prepared by: D.C. and C.A.
Updated: 8/31/2015 Page 2 of 2
EXHIBIT "L"
MBE REPORTING FORM
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "L" -- MBE REPORTING FORM Page 1
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
EXHIBIT "M"
NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "M" — NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS Page 1
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Notice of Beneficiary Rights
Name of Agency:
Name of Program:
Contact information for Program Staff (name, phone number, and e-mail address, if appropriate):
Because this program is supported in whole or in part by direct Federal financial assistance from
the Federal Government, we are required to let you know that:
• We may not discriminate against you on the basis of religion, religious belief, a refusal
to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice;
• We may not require you to attend or participate in any explicitly religious activities that
are offered by us and any participation by you in these activities must be purely
voluntary;
• We must separate, in time or location, any privately funded explicitly religious activities
from activities supported by direct Federal financial assistance;
• If you object to the religious character of our organization, we must make reasonable
efforts to identify and refer you to an alternative provider to which you have no such
objection; and
• You may report an organization's violations of these protections, including any denial of
services or benefits, by contacting or filing a written complaint to HUD [or the
intermediary, if applicable].
We must give you this written notice before you enroll in our program or activity, as required by
24 CFR 5.109.
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "M" — NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS Page 2
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
EXHIBIT "N"
WRITTEN STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING
INFORMATION
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "N" — NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS Page 1
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Written Standards for Maintenance of Client Confidentiality
Personally identifying information. Households receiving assistance under ESG must have
reasonable assurance of confidentiality. All client records, including name, household members,
date of birth, Social Security number, Driver's License Number, and any other identifying
information of any individual or family who applies for and/or receives ESG assistance will be
kept secure and confidential. This includes maintaining client records in a safe, locked file
cabinet, filing area, or office that is not accessible to the general public and with access that is
limited to staff persons providing direct services to the client(s).
Domestic Violence Shelter Locations. The address or location of any domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, or stalking shelter with ESG funds will not published, disclosed or made
public, except with written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of the
shelter.
Domestic Violence Shelter Participants. The address or location of any housing of a program
participant will not be published, disclosed or made public to any individual not providing direct
services to the participant, except as provided under a preexisting privacy policy of the agency
and consistent with state and local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality.
Federal/Local Government Rights. City, HUD, the HUD Office of Inspector General, and the
Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives, must have
the right of access to all books, documents, papers, or other records of the agency that are
pertinent to the ESG grant, in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts.
These rights of access are not limited to the required retention period but last as long as the
records are retained.
Public Rights. Citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties must have reasonable
access (consistent with state and local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality
and the confidentiality requirements in this part) to records regarding any uses of ESG funds the
agency received during the preceding 5 years.
Reports. The agency must collect and report data on its use of ESG funds in the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS)
Compliance. Agency must incorporate into its policies and procedures a process that will
ensure the confidentiality of program participants' identifying information; records pertaining to
any individual or family provided family violence prevention; and treatment services offered
under any project assisted with ESG funds.
Agency Notification. Agency is provided the requirements for maintaining client confidentiality
via (a) annual Technical Assistance Training provided by City of Fort Worth Neighborhood
Services Department staff, (b) Individual Agency Technical Assistance visits (as scheduled), and
(c) annual monitoring visit conducted by City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Compliance
& Planning Division staff.
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "N" — NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS Page 2
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Open Records Request. City staff required to comply with open records requests will receive
the requirements for maintaining client confidentiality and comply in accordance with HUD
regulations.
ESG-CV2 PSA CONTRACT 2020-2021 -- EXHIBIT "N" — NOTICE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS Page 3
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
NOTICE OF OCCUPANCY RIGHTS UNDER U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OMB Approval No. 2577-0286
Expires 06/30/2017
EXHIBIT "O" — Notice of Occupancy Rights Under VAWA
[Insert Name of Housing Providers]
Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women A&
To all Tenants and Applicants
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides protections for victims of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. VAWA protections are not only available
to women, but are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual
orientation.3 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the Federal
agency that oversees that [insert name of program or rental assistance] is in compliance with
VAWA. This notice explains your rights under VAWA. A HUD -approved certification form is
attached to this notice. You can fill out this form to show that you are or have been a victim of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and that you wish to use your
rights under VAWA."
Protections for Applicants
If you otherwise qualify for assistance under [insert name of program or rental assistance],
you cannot be denied admission or denied assistance because you are or have been a victim of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Protections for Tenants
' The notice uses HP for housing provider but the housing provider should insert its name where HP is used.
HUD's program -specific regulations identify the individual or entity responsible for providing the notice of
occupancy rights.
z Despite the name of this law, VAWA protection is available regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual
orientation.
3 Housing providers cannot discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. HUD -assisted and HUD -insured housing must be made
available to all otherwise eligible individuals regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or
marital status.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
2
If you are receiving assistance under [insert name of program or rental assistance], you may
not be denied assistance, terminated from participation, or be evicted from your rental housing
because you are or have been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking.
Also, if you or an affiliated individual of yours is or has been the victim of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by a member of your household or any guest, you
may not be denied rental assistance or occupancy rights under [insert name of program or
rental assistance] solely on the basis of criminal activity directly relating to that domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Affiliated individual means your spouse, parent, brother, sister, or child, or a person to whom
you stand in the place of a parent or guardian (for example, the affiliated individual is in your
care, custody, or control); or any individual, tenant, or lawful occupant living in your household.
Removing the Abuser or Perpetrator from the Household
HP may divide (bifurcate) your lease in order to evict the individual or terminate the assistance
of the individual who has engaged in criminal activity (the abuser or perpetrator) directly relating
to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
If HP chooses to remove the abuser or perpetrator, HP may not take away the rights of eligible
tenants to the unit or otherwise punish the remaining tenants. If the evicted abuser or perpetrator
was the sole tenant to have established eligibility for assistance under the program, HP must
allow the tenant who is or has been a victim and other household members to remain in the unit
for a period of time, in order to establish eligibility under the program or under another HUD
housing program covered by VAWA, or, find alternative housing.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
3
In removing the abuser or perpetrator from the household, HP must follow Federal, State, and
local eviction procedures. In order to divide a lease, HP may, but is not required to, ask you for
documentation or certification of the incidences of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking.
Moving to Another Unit
Upon your request, HP may permit you to move to another unit, subject to the availability of
other units, and still keep your assistance. In order to approve a request, HP may ask you to
provide documentation that you are requesting to move because of an incidence of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. If the request is a request for emergency
transfer, the housing provider may ask you to submit a written request or fill out a form where
you certify that you meet the criteria for an emergency transfer under VAWA. The criteria are:
(1) You are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking. If your housing provider does not already have documentation that you
are a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, your
housing provider may ask you for such documentation, as described in the
documentation section below.
(2) You expressly request the emergency transfer. Your housing provider may
choose to require that you submit a form, or may accept another written or oral
request.
(3) You reasonably believe you are threatened with imminent harm from
further violence if you remain in your current unit. This means you have a
reason to fear that if you do not receive a transfer you would suffer violence in the
very near future.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
El
M
You are a victim of sexual assault and the assault occurred on the premises
during the 90-calendar-day period before you request a transfer. If you are a
victim of sexual assault, then in addition to qualifying for an emergency transfer
because you reasonably believe you are threatened with imminent harm from
further violence if you remain in your unit, you may qualify for an emergency
transfer if the sexual assault occurred on the premises of the property from which
you are seeking your transfer, and that assault happened within the 90-calendar-day
period before you expressly request the transfer.
HP will keep confidential requests for emergency transfers by victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and the location of any move by such victims and
their families.
HP's emergency transfer plan provides further information on emergency transfers, and HP must
make a copy of its emergency transfer plan available to you if you ask to see it.
Documenting You Are or Have Been a Victim of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault or Stalking
HP can, but is not required to, ask you to provide documentation to "certify" that you are or have
been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Such request
from HP must be in writing, and HP must give you at least 14 business days (Saturdays,
Sundays, and Federal holidays do not count) from the day you receive the request to provide the
documentation. HP may, but does not have to, extend the deadline for the submission of
documentation upon your request.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
You can provide one of the following to HP as documentation. It is your choice which of the
following to submit if HP asks you to provide documentation that you are or have been a victim
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
• A complete HUD -approved certification form given to you by HP with this notice, that
documents an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
The form will ask for your name, the date, time, and location of the incident of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and a description of the incident.
The certification form provides for including the name of the abuser or perpetrator if the
name of the abuser or perpetrator is known and is safe to provide.
• A record of a Federal, State, tribal, territorial, or local law enforcement agency, court, or
administrative agency that documents the incident of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault, or stalking. Examples of such records include police reports, protective
orders, and restraining orders, among others.
• A statement, which you must sign, along with the signature of an employee, agent, or
volunteer of a victim service provider, an attorney, a medical professional or a mental
health professional (collectively, "professional") from whom you sought assistance in
addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or the effects of
abuse, and with the professional selected by you attesting under penalty of perjury that he
or she believes that the incident or incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking are grounds for protection.
• Any other statement or evidence that HP has agreed to accept.
If you fail or refuse to provide one of these documents within the 14 business days, HP does not
have to provide you with the protections contained in this notice.
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
0
If HP receives conflicting evidence that an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking has been committed (such as certification forms from two or more members
of a household each claiming to be a victim and naming one or more of the other petitioning
household members as the abuser or perpetrator), HP has the right to request that you provide
third -party documentation within thirty 30 calendar days in order to resolve the conflict. If you
fail or refuse to provide third -party documentation where there is conflicting evidence, HP does
not have to provide you with the protections contained in this notice.
Confidentiality
HP must keep confidential any information you provide related to the exercise of your rights
under VAWA, including the fact that you are exercising your rights under VAWA.
HP must not allow any individual administering assistance or other services on behalf of HP (for
example, employees and contractors) to have access to confidential information unless for
reasons that specifically call for these individuals to have access to this information under
applicable Federal, State, or local law.
HP must not enter your information into any shared database or disclose your information to any
other entity or individual. HP, however, may disclose the information provided if:
• You give written permission to HP to release the information on a time limited basis.
• HP needs to use the information in an eviction or termination proceeding, such as to evict
your abuser or perpetrator or terminate your abuser or perpetrator from assistance under
this program.
• A law requires HP or your landlord to release the information.
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VAWA does not limit HP's duty to honor court orders about access to or control of the property.
This includes orders issued to protect a victim and orders dividing property among household
members in cases where a family breaks up.
Reasons a Tenant Eligible for Occupancy Rights under VAWA May Be Evicted or
Assistance May Be Terminated
You can be evicted and your assistance can be terminated for serious or repeated lease violations
that are not related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking committed
against you. However, HP cannot hold tenants who have been victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to a more demanding set of rules than it applies to
tenants who have not been victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking.
The protections described in this notice might not apply, and you could be evicted and your
assistance terminated, if HP can demonstrate that not evicting you or terminating your assistance
would present a real physical danger that:
1) Would occur within an immediate time frame, and
2) Could result in death or serious bodily harm to other tenants or those who work on the
property.
If HP can demonstrate the above, HP should only terminate your assistance or evict you if there
are no other actions that could be taken to reduce or eliminate the threat.
Other Laws
VAWA does not replace any Federal, State, or local law that provides greater protection for
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. You may be entitled to
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additional housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
or stalking under other Federal laws, as well as under State and local laws.
Non -Compliance with The Requirements of This Notice
You may report a covered housing provider's violations of these rights and seek additional
assistance, if needed, by contacting or filing a complaint with [insert contact information for
any intermediary, if applicable] or [insert HUD field office].
For Additional Information
You may view a copy of HUD's final VAWA rule at [insert Federal Register link].
Additionally, HP must make a copy of HUD's VAWA regulations available to you if you ask to
see them.
For questions regarding VAWA, please contact [insert name of program or rental assistance
contact information able to answer questions on VAWA].
For help regarding an abusive relationship, you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline
at 1-800-799-7233 or, for persons with hearing impairments, 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). You may
also contact [Insert contact information for relevant local organizations].
For tenants who are or have been victims of stalking seeking help may visit the National Center
for Victims of Crime's Stalking Resource Center at https://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-
programs/stalking-resource-center.
For help regarding sexual assault, you may contact [Insert contact information for relevant
organizations]
Victims of stalking seeking help may contact [Insert contact information for relevant
organizations] .
Attachment: Certification form HUD-5382 [form approved for this program to be included]
Form HUD-5380
(12/2016)
EXHIBIT "P" — Emergency Transfer Request Form
CERTIFICATION OF U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2577-0286
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, and Urban Development Exp. 06/30/2017
DATING VIOLENCE,
SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING,
AND ALTERNATE DOCUMENTATION
Purpose of Form: The Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") protects applicants, tenants, and
program participants in certain HUD programs from being evicted, denied housing assistance, or
terminated from housing assistance based on acts of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking against them. Despite the name of this law, VAWA protection is available to victims of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual
orientation.
Use of This Optional Form: If you are seeking VAWA protections from your housing provider, your
housing provider may give you a written request that asks you to submit documentation about the incident
or incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
In response to this request, you or someone on your behalf may complete this optional form and submit it
to your housing provider, or you may submit one of the following types of third -party documentation:
(1) A document signed by you and an employee, agent, or volunteer of a victim service provider, an
attorney, or medical professional, or a mental health professional (collectively, "professional") from
whom you have sought assistance relating to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking, or the effects of abuse. The document must specify, under penalty of perjury, that the
professional believes the incident or incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking occurred and meet the definition of "domestic violence," "dating violence," "sexual assault," or
"stalking" in HUD's regulations at 24 CFR 5.2003.
(2) A record of a Federal, State, tribal, territorial or local law enforcement agency, court, or
administrative agency; or
(3) At the discretion of the housing provider, a statement or other evidence provided by the applicant or
tenant.
Submission of Documentation: The time period to submit documentation is 14 business days from the
date that you receive a written request from your housing provider asking that you provide documentation
of the occurrence of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Your housing
provider may, but is not required to, extend the time period to submit the documentation, if you request an
extension of the time period. If the requested information is not received within 14 business days of when
you received the request for the documentation, or any extension of the date provided by your housing
provider, your housing provider does not need to grant you any of the VAWA protections. Distribution or
issuance of this form does not serve as a written request for certification.
Confidentiality: All information provided to your housing provider concerning the incident(s) of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking shall be kept confidential and such details
shall not be entered into any shared database. Employees of your housing provider are not to have access
to these details unless to grant or deny VAWA protections to you, and such employees may not disclose
this information to any other entity or individual, except to the extent that disclosure is: (i) consented to
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by you in writing in a time -limited release; (ii) required for use in an eviction proceeding or hearing
regarding termination of assistance; or (iii) otherwise required by applicable law.
TO BE COMPLETED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING
1. Date the written request is received by victim:
2. Name of victim:
3. Your name (if different from victim's):
4. Name(s) of other family member(s) listed on the lease:
5. Residence of victim:
6. Name of the accused perpetrator (if known and can be safely disclosed):
7. Relationship of the accused perpetrator to the victim:
8. Date(s) and times(s) of incident(s) (if known):
10. Location of incident(s):
In your own words, briefly describe the incident(s):
This is to certify that the information provided on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and recollection, and that the individual named above in Item 2 is or has been a victim of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. I acknowledge that submission of false information could
jeopardize program eligibility and could be the basis for denial of admission, termination of assistance, or
eviction.
Signature
Signed on (Date)
Public Reporting Burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to
average 1 hour per response. This includes the time for collecting, reviewing, and reporting the data. The
information provided is to be used by the housing provider to request certification that the applicant or
tenant is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The information is
subject to the confidentiality requirements of VAWA. This agency may not collect this information, and
you are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and
Budget control number.
Form HUD-5382
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M&C Review
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
DATE: 9/15/2020 REFERENCE **M&C 20- LOG NAME: 1920NS CARES ACT HUDFUDS
NO.: 0657 ESG-CV2 AWARDS
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Acceptance of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Emergency Solutions Grant to be Awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development in an Amount Up to $6,070,529.00, Approve a Substantial
Amendment to the City's 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the use of the Grant Funds,
Authorize Execution of Related Contracts, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
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1. Authorize acceptance of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG-CV2) to be awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in an amount up to $6,070,529.00 (ESG-CV2 funds);
2. Approve a substantial amendment to the City's 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the use of ESG-CV2 funds in the Amount of
$6,070,529.00 and acceptance of this award of the City's second allocation of CARES Act Emergency
Solutions Grant funds, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as
detailed below;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for up to eighteen -month terms with
the agencies listed in Table 1 below for CARES Act ESG-CV2 funds, contingent upon receipt of funding
and satisfactory completion of all regulatory requirements;
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend contracts if an agency requests an extension
and such extension is necessary for completion of the program, or to amend contracts if necessary to
achieve program goals, provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and complies
with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds;
and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $6,070,529.00 subject to receipt of funds.
DISCUSSION:
The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020 to respond to the many impacts of the COVID-
19 public health emergency. The CARES Act includes provisions to help local governments prevent,
prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus, including providing for additional allocations of formula grant
funds under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. The City was notified by HUD on April 9,
2020 of its initial award of $2,202,929.00 in ESG-Coronavirus (ESG-CV1) funds. These funds were
subsequently awarded to eligible activities and programs through M&C 20-0330 and M&C 20-0471 in May
and June of this year. The City was notified on June 9, 2020 of the award of its second allocation of ESG
funds, known as ESG-CV2, in the amount of $6,070,529.00. All funds must be used to prevent, prepare
for, and respond to the Coronavirus for the benefit of homeless or at -risk populations.
On September 2, the Community Development Council (CDC) as the City's advisory body for the use of
ESG-CV2 funds approved a funding recommendation for award of these funds. The funding
recommendation was developed in consultation with the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition and the City's
Directions Home Program, and following a solicitation of proposals from existing and new nonprofit
partners in July. A five-day public comment period was published in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, posted
on the City's website, and distributed through the City Community Engagement Office. Any comments
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received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal
regulations.
A summary of funding recommendations approved by the CDC is provided below. A spreadsheet of
funding recommendations is also attached. The CARES Act authorized local jurisdictions to use up to
10\% of ESG-CV2 funds for grant administration; therefore, staff is recommending that $607,052.00 be
used for this purpose. It is also recommended that $5,463,477.00 in ESG-CV2 funds be awarded for
public service activities and subrecipient agency contracts as follows:
TABLE 1: ESG-CV2 AGENCIES
AGENCY
PROGRAM
AMOUNT
Presbyterian Night
Shelter of Tarrant
Rapid Re -Housing
$700,000.00
County
The Salvation Army
Rapid Re -Housing
$700,000.00
SafeHaven of Tarrant
Rapid Re -Housing
$350,000.00
County
Fort Worth Housing
Rapid Re -Housing
$1,809,477.00
Solutions
Sub -Total, Rapid Re-
$3,559,477.00
Housing
Day Resource Center
Outreach to Unsheltered
$400,000.00
Homeless
Lighthouse for the
Outreach to Unsheltered
Homeless, dba True
Homeless
$200,000.00
Worth Place
Sub -Total, Outreach
$600,000.00
Presbyterian Night
Emergency Shelter
Shelter of Tarrant
Operations
$260,000.00
County
Lighthouse for the
Emergency Shelter
$220,000.00
Homeless, dba True
Operations
Worth Place
Vendors selected by
Emergency Shelter
City of Fort Worth
Operations: Cold
$324,000.00
Directions Home
Weather Overflow or
COVID-19 Response
Sub -Total, Emergency
$804,000.00
Shelter Operations
Cornerstone
Homelessness
Assistance Network
Prevention: Re -Entry
$450,000.00
Program
SafeHaven of Tarrant
Homelessness
$50,000.00
County
Prevention
Sub -Total,
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Homelessness
Prevention
$500,000.00
TOTAL ESG-CV2 I I $5,463,477.00
CONTRACTS
The City's Directions Home Division will execute one or more subcontracts for the purpose of providing
cold weather overflow shelter or COVID-19 response sheltering, as needed. Demand for these services
will be dependent on changing conditions, such as weather conditions and existing shelter capacity.
Directions Home will bring back an M&C to seek approval for the subcontracts, if required.
All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes.
These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance and receipt of grant funds, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. These are reimbursement
grants. The Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds
prior to an expenditure being made.
TO
Fund Department Account Project
ID ID
FROM
Department Account Project
ID ID
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Program Activity
Budget Reference # Amount
Year (Chartfield 2)
Budget Reference # Amount
Program
Activity
Year (Chartfield 2)
1920NS CARES Act HudFuds ESG-CV2 Awards Rec4.docx
Award Letter for ESG-CV2 - $6 million_.pdf
Fernando Costa (6111)
Victor Turner (8187)
Barbara Asbury (7331)
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