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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 57296 CSC No.57296 RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND GSS VENTURES,LLC This RENTAL ASSISTANCE LANDLORD AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and GSS VENTURES, LLC ("Landlord"), acting by and through Inderjit Singh, its duly authorized representative, each individually referred to as a"party" and collectively referred to as the"parties." WHEREAS, the City provides rental assistance in the form of monetary payment for a defined portion of rent due paid directly to the landlord or management company of the property so long as the landlord or property management agree to certain terms; and WHEREAS, Precious Adail ("Tenant") is a participant in the City's rental assistance program; and WHEREAS, the City requires that landlords must enter into this Agreement in order to receive the City's payment of the defined portion of Tenant's rent; and WHEREAS, Agreement Documents shall consist of this Landlord Services Agreement and Exhibit A — Copy of Tenant Lease, attached hereto and incorporated herein. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of Exhibit A and the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. It is understood that City is not bound by any portion of Exhibit A and is only bound by the duties and obligation set forth in this Landlord Services Agreement. NOW THEREFORE the Parties in exchange for the benefit received from the other Party's performance, agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. PROPERTY INFORMATION Tenant has entered into an agreement with Landlord to rent a 2-bedroom home ("Lease"). The unit is located at 612 S. Blue Mound Apt. 2B TX, 76104 ("Unit"), as more fully described in Exhibit A. 2. TERM. This Agreement shall begin on July 7, 2021 and shall expire on June 30, 2022, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement("Initial Term"). The Parties shall have the option to renew this Agreement by written agreement for additional one-year terms following City review and approval of request by both Tenant and Landlord under the same terms and conditions, provided however that the rental rate and any amounts payable by City shall be provided to the City in writing for the new term at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the renewal term. 3. COMPENSATION. OFFICIAL RECORD Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX 3.1 Security Deposit The Tenant shall pay a security deposit for the Unit to the Landlord in accordance with the Tenant's lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Landlord will hold this security deposit during the period the Tenant occupies the dwelling unit under the Lease. The Landlord shall comply with state and local laws regarding interest payments on security deposits. After the Tenant has moved from the dwelling unit, the Landlord may, subject to state and local law,use the security deposit, including any interest on the deposit, as reimbursement for rent or any other amounts payable by the Tenant under the Lease. The Landlord will give the Tenant a written list of all items charged against the security deposit and the amount of each item. After deducting the amount used as reimbursement to the Landlord,the Landlord shall promptly refund the full amount of the balance to the Tenant. The Landlord shall immediately notify the City when the Tenant has moved from the Unit. 3.2 Rent and Amounts Pg a The City has been notified that the Tenant's Total Rent during the Initial Term is$1350.00 per month for the Unit. The Tenant, during the Initial Term, shall be responsible for $0.00 of rent per month for the Unit. During the Initial Term, and until either this Agreement expires or Landlord is notified by City otherwise, City shall pay $1350.00 toward the Tenant's Total Rent for the Unit ("City Portion"). Neither City nor HUD assumes any obligation for the Tenant's Portion of the rent, or for payment of any claim by Landlord against Tenant. The City's sole obligation is limited to paying the City Portion of the Rent in accordance with this Agreement. Tenant shall be liable for rent, payments, and other fees associated with the Unit and City shall not be obligated by law or in equity for any amount other than the City Portion. Payment Conditions. The right of the Landlord to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to compliance with all of the provisions of the Agreement. The Landlord shall be paid under this Agreement on or about the first day of the month for which the payment is due. The Landlord's signature on this agreement shall be a certification that: 1. The Unit is in decent,safe and sanitary condition,and that the Landlord is providing the services, maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease. 2. The Unit is leased to and occupied by the Tenant named above in this Agreement. 3. The Landlord has not received and will not receive any payments as rent for the Unit other than those identified in this Agreement. 4. To the best of the Landlord's knowledge, the unit is used solely as the Tenant's principal place of residence. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 2 of 13 Overpayments. If the City determines that the Landlord is not entitled to any payments received, in addition to other remedies the City may deduct the amount of the overpayment from any amounts due the Landlord, including the amounts due under any other Rental Assistance Agreement. 4. TERMINATION. 4.1. Termination of Tenancy: The Landlord may terminate its lease with the Tenant only as authorized by and through and following applicable state and local laws. The Landlord must give the Tenant at least 30 days' written notice of the termination and notify the City in writing within two business days of notifying the Tenant. This may be done by providing City with a copy of the required notice to the tenant. This Agreement shall automatically terminate on the date the tenant's lease terminates. 4.2 Termination of Landlord Services Agreement 4.2.1 Written Notice. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately in writing in the event that Landlord breaches this Agreement. City may also terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by providing Landlord with 30 days' written notice of termination. 4.2.2 Non-appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,City will notify Landlord of such occurrence and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated. 4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Landlord the City Portion of the Total Rent for the months the Tenant actually occupied the Unit and the Landlord complied with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to the date of expiration or termination. City shall not be obligated for any additional fees or expenses of any kind. If City has paid any portion of the City Portion for a month that is after the effective date of termination of this Agreement,Landlord shall refund that portion within thirty days of the effective date of termination by check made out to the City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department In the event of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the only remedy Landlord may assert for any claim, no matter the kind or character, arising out of this Agreement is for the City Portion of the Tenant's Total Rent for the months that Tenant occupied the unit and this Agreement was in effect. 5. HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS AND LANDLORD-PROVIDED SERVICES 5.1 The Landlord agrees to maintain and operate the Unit and related facilities to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing in accordance with 24 CFR Section 882.109, including all of the services,maintenance and utilities agreed to in the Lease. 5.2 The City shall have the right to inspect the Unit and related facilities at least annually, and at such other times as may be necessary to assure that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary condition, and is in compliance with applicable local codes, and that required maintenance, services and utilities are provided. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 3 of 13 5.3 If the City determines that the Landlord is not meeting these obligations, the City shall have the right, even if the Tenant continues in occupancy, to terminate payment of the City's Portion of the Total Rent and/or terminate the Agreement without any cost or expense of any kind whatsoever to City. 6. FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT 6.1 Nondiscrimination. The Landlord shall not, in the provision of services or in any other manner, discriminate against any person on the grounds of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, handicap, national origin, or familial status. The obligation of the Landlord to comply with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Requirements inures to the benefit of the United States of America, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City, any of which shall be entitled to involve any of the remedies available by law to redress any breach or to compel compliance by the Landlord. 6.2 Cooperation in Compliance Reviews. The Landlord shall comply with the City and with HUD in conducting Fair Housing and Civil Rights and other applicable compliance reviews and complaint investigations pursuant to all applicable Fair Housing Law, civil rights statutes, Executive Orders and all related rules and regulations. 6.3 Landlord, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns, subcontractors and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein, agrees that in the performance of Landlord's duties and obligations hereunder, it shall not discriminate in the treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law, including City ordinances. IF ANY CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT BY LANDLORD, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, LANDLORD AGREES TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM. 7. RIGHTS OF CITY IF LANDLORD BREACHES THE AGREEMENT 7.1 Any of the following shall constitute a breach of the Agreement: (1) If the Landlord has violated any obligation under this Agreement; or (2) If the Landlord has demonstrated any intention to violate any obligation under this Agreement; or (3) If the Landlord has committed any fraud or made any false statement in connection with the Agreement, or has committed fraud or made any false statement in connection with any Federal housing assistance program. 7.2 The City shall notify the Landlord in writing of its determination that a breach has occurred, including a brief statement of the reasons for the determination. The notice to the landlord may, at the City's sole discretion, allow the Landlord a defined time period in which the Landlord may take corrective action to remedy the breach. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 4 of 13 7.3 The City's right and remedies for breach of this Agreement shall not be limited by any provision of this Agreement and City shall be able to seek all remedies available under any applicable laws. 8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES 8.1 The City does not assume any responsibility for, or liability to, any person injured as a result of the Landlord's action or failure to act in connection with the implementation of this Agreement, or as a result of any other action or failure to act by the Landlord. 8.2 The Landlord is not the agent of the City and this Agreement does not create or affect any relationship between the City and any lender to the Landlord, or any suppliers, employees,contractors or subcontractors used by the Landlord in connection with this Agreement. 8.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any right of the Tenant or a third party (other than HUD) to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to assess any claim against HUD,the City or the Landlord under this Agreement. 9. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. 9.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Landlord hereby warrants to City that Landlord has made full disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Landlord's services under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this Agreement, Landlord hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing. 9.2 Confidential Information. Landlord, for itself and its officers, agents and employees, agrees that it shall treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as confidential and shall not disclose any such information to a third party without the prior written approval of City. 9.3 Unauthorized Access. Landlord shall store and maintain City Information in a secure manner and shall not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete or otherwise corrupt City Information in any way. Landlord shall notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event, Landlord shall, in good faith,use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and shall fully cooperate with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure. 10. RIGHT TO AUDIT. Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final payment under this Agreement, including any renewal terms, or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three years,have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Landlord involving transactions relating to this Agreement as HUD or the City may reasonably require at no additional cost to City or HUD. Landlord agrees that City or HUD shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Landlord facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 5 of 13 the provisions of this section. City or HUD shall give Landlord reasonable advance notice of intended audits. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is expressly understood and agreed that Landlord shall operate as an independent contractor as to all rights and privileges and work performed under this Agreement, and not as agent, representative or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and provisions of this Agreement, Landlord shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations and activities and be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,agents, servants, employees, consultants and subcontractor. Landlord acknowledges that the doctrine of respondent superior shall not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants and employees, and Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, servants, Landlords and subcontractors. Landlord further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Landlord. It is further understood that City shall in no way be considered a Co-employer or a Joint employer of Landlord or any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Landlord. Neither Landlord, nor any officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor of Landlord shall be entitled to any employment benefits from City. Landlord shall be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting of taxes on behalf of itself, and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees or subcontractor. 12. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. 12.1 LIABILITY- LANDLORD SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYAND ALL PROPERTYLOSS, PROPERTYDAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LANDLORD,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. 12.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - LANDLORD HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANYAND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO LANDLORD'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS,ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF LANDLORD,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES. LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBLITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER TO THE UNIT RENTED TO THE TENANT OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY OWNED BY LANDLORD. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 6 of 13 Section 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. 13.1 Assignment. Landlord shall not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to an assignment,the assignee shall execute a written agreement with City and Landlord under which the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement. Landlord and Assignee shall be jointly liable for all obligations of Landlord under this Agreement prior to the effective date of the assignment. 13.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, sub Landlord shall execute a written agreement with Landlord referencing this Agreement under which sub Landlord shall agree to be bound by the duties and obligations of Landlord under this Agreement as such duties and obligations may apply. Landlord shall provide City with a fully executed copy of any such subcontract. 14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS. Landlord agrees that in the performance of its obligations hereunder, it shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that any work performed at the Unit in connection with this Agreement will also comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. If City notifies Landlord of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Landlord shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 15. NOTICES. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission,or(3)received by the other party by United States Mail,registered,return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To CITY: To LANDLORD: City of Fort Worth Index it Singh Attn: Fernando Costa,Assistant City Manager GSS Ventures, LLC 200 Texas Street 7250 Lazy Spur Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314 Fort Worth, TX 76131 Facsimile: (817) 392-8654 With copy to Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department, Attention: Compliance Division at same address Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 7 of 13 16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities. 17. NO WAIVER. The failure of City or Landlord to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's or Landlord's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 18. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County,Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. 19. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired. 20. FORCE MAJEURE. City and Landlord shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control, including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural disasters, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other similar causes. 21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement. 22. REVIEW OF COUNSEL. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rules of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or Exhibit A. 23. AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 8 of 13 No amendment, modification,or extension of this Agreement shall be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument, which is executed by an authorized representative of each party. 24. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding and agreement between City and Landlord, their assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. 25. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile copy or computer image, such as a PDF or tiff image, or a signature, shall be treated as and shall have the same effect as an original. 26. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AND WARRANTY. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance or other authorization of the entity. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. By signing this Agreement, Landlord warrants that the Unit is in decent, safe, and sanitary condition as defined in 24 CFR Section 882.109, and that the Landlord has the legal right to lease the Unit during the term. 27. CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP Landlord shall notify City's Neighborhood Services Department,Compliance Division and City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Department, Purchasing Division, , in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of Landlord or authorized official must sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to provide the specified documentation so may adversely impact future invoice payments. 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Landlord acknowledges that CITY is a governmental entity and is subject to the Texas Public Information Act ("Act"). By executing this agreement, Landlord acknowledges that this agreement will be publicly available on the CITY's website, and Landlord is therefore waiving any claim of confidentiality,whether based in statute or the common law,to any and all materials contained as part of this agreement including all documents and information referenced herein or attached hereto. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 9 of 13 29. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL If Landlord has less than ten employees,this contract is for less than$100,000,or Landlord does not meet the definition of a"company"under the applicable section of the Texas Government Code,this provision shall not apply. Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code,the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and"company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2)will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. 30. PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES Landlord acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2)will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg.,R.S., S.B. 13, § 2. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,by signing this Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2)will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement. 31. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION INDUSTRIES Landlord acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms"discriminate,""firearm entity"and"firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code,as added by Acts 2021,87th Leg.,R.S., S.B. 19, § 1. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Landlord certifies that Landlord's signature provides written verification to the City that Landlord: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and(2)will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement. Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 10 of 13 (signature page follows) Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 11 of 13 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH: CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER: By signing I acknowledge that I am the By: �`""` person responsible for the monitoring and Name: Fernando Costa administration of this contract, including Title: Assistant City Manager ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Date: M a r 24,2022 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: BV:Tamara Jo es(Mar 23,202212:04 CDT) JJ Name: Tamara Jones Title: Sr. Human Services Specialist By: Name: Victor Turner APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Title: Director, LEGALITY: Neighborhood Services Department .o�4nan� 4 pO °-oR%°4 ATTEST: O ,moo ° ��o o�� By: o °o*p Name: Jessika Williams �aaa 000000° Title: Assistant City Attorney �rExA5�4.� By: �annPttPc rnn all(nna. 4 m is¢R rnr) dab Name: Jannette Goodall CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: Title: City Secretary M&C: 21-0522 LANDLORD: GSS VENTURES, LLC By: inderlit Singh(Mar 23,202212:19 CDT) Name: Inder it Singh Title: Owner Date: M a r 23,2022 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 12 of 13 EXHIBIT A Copy of Tenant's Lease Rental Assistance Landlord Agreement Page 13 of 13 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication TE: 08/03/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0522 LOG NAME: 19NS 2021-2022 ACTION PLAN SUBJECT (ALL)Conduct Public Hearing and Approve the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Use of Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of $13,070,952.00 to be Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs, Authorize Collection and Use of Program Income,Authorize Execution of Related Contracts,Authorize the Use of Fee Waivers as HOME Match, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance,and Authorize Waiver of Indirect Costs E (PUBLIC HEARING-a. Report of City Staff:Sharon Burkley; b. Public Presentations;c.Council Action:Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to allow citizen input and consideration of the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for use of federal grant funds to be awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of$13,070,952.00 from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant programs,and for the use of program income from activities using prior years'federal grant funds; 2. Approve the City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including allocations of grant funds to particular programs and activities as detailed below; 3. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated$75,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' Community Development Block Grant funds for the City's Priority Repair Program; j 4. Authorize the collection and use of an estimated$75,000.00 of program income which is expected to result from activities using prior years' k HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds for the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program,and authorize the use of 10 percent of the program income for administrative costs; a. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts for one year terms with the agencies listed in Tables 1,2, and 3 below for Program Year 2021-2022 for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds,contingent upon receipt of funding,and satisfactory completion of all federal regulatory requirements; 6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to extend the contracts for up to one year if an agency or department requests an extension and such extension is necessary for completion of the program,or to amend the contracts if necessary to achieve program goals provided any amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and all applicable laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; 7. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the total amount of$13,070,952.00 consisting of$7,477,274.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds,$2,907,320.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funds,$632,124.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds,and$1,904,234.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant funds, plus estimated program income in the amount of$150,000.00,all subject to receipt of such funds;and 8. Authorize a waiver of the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate of 18.73%, estimated total of$303,276.16. DISCUSSION: The City's 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan summarizes the major housing and community development activities and proposed expenditures for the program year beginning October 1,2021 and ending September 30,2022 for use of federal grant funds totaling$13,070,952.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)from the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program(HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG),and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)grant programs. It also summarizes the use of program income resulting from activities using prior years'CDBG and HOME funds,the primary purpose of which is to benefit low-and moderate-income persons in Fort Worth. ESG funds primarily benefit homeless persons, and HOPWA funds primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons with HIV/AIDS. Staff developed initial recommendations for the allocation of the estimated funding from HUD based on prior years'funding levels. Two public hearings were held on April 14,2021 and May 12,2021 to provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan. Recommendations for award amounts were considered and adopted by the Community Development Council on May 12,2021. These ling recommendations were presented in City Council Work Session on June 22,2021, A 30-day public comment period was held from July 1, 2021 to July 30,2021. Notice of this public comment period was published in the Wise County Messenger and Glen Rose Reporter on June 25,2021; in the Cleburne Times-Review, Hood County News, and Weatherford Democrat on June 26,2021;in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 27,2021;and in La Vida News on July 1,2021. Any comments received are maintained by the Neighborhood Services Department in accordance with federal regulations. The City held two public hearings as part of the HUD required citizen participation process. The first public hearing was held by staff on July 14, 2021, and the second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council meeting on August 3,2021. A summary of staffs final funding recommendations is provided below and in Tables 1, 2,and 3. A spreadsheet of funding recommendations is ip attached. The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 15,2021. ,urect costs totaling approximately$354,132.42 could be charged to these grants, as the Neighborhood Services Department indirect cost rate is 18.73%in the City's most recent Cost Allocation Plan. A waiver of these costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further support the programs and services to assist low-to-moderate income citizens. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For Program Year 2021-2022, it is recommended that the amount of$7,477,274.00 in CDBG funds and an estimated amount of$75,000.00 in CDBG program income totaling$7,522,274.00 be allocated as follows: • Public Services - $1,121,591.00: Includes social services for low- and moderate-income persons, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged persons • Housing Programs-$2,848,219.00: Includes funding for the City's Priority Repair Program, Cowtown Brush-Up, homebuyer and housing services,accessibility modifications for seniors and persons with disabilities, and related project delivery costs for these programs • Major Projects-$2,012,009.00: Includes funding for Southside Community Center improvements, Bunche Park improvements, and Street/Sidewalk improvements • Administration -$1,495,455.00: Includes costs for administering the CDBG grant, including allocations for the Financial Management Services and Development Services Departments • Estimated Program Income-$75,000.00: Includes up to$75,000.00 in funding for the City's Priority Repair Program. Any CDBG program [I income over the estimated amount not used for the Priority Repair Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated j Plan,subject to City Council approval. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM For Program Year 2021-2022, it is recommended that the amount of$2,907,320.00 in HOME funds and an estimated amount of$75,000.00 in HOME program income totaling$2,982,320.00 be allocated as follows: ii E' • Homebuyer Assistance Program-$500,000.00: Includes funding for down payment and closing cost assistance for low-and moderate- income homebuyer • Community Housing Development Organizations-$1,116,588.00: HUD requires that a minimum of 15 percent of HOME funds be allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDOs)for affordable housing projects. These funds will be used by Housing Channel for a multifamily rental demolition/reconstruction project in the Polytechnic neighborhood. The City is also authorized by HUD to fund CHDO operating costs to support community-based affordable housing development. These funds for operating costs will be used by Housing Channel to support completion of the multifamily rental demolition/reconstruction project. All housing developed with these funds will be sold to homebuyers making at or below 80 percent of area median income(AMI), set by HUD. • Major Projects-$1,000,000.00: Includes funds allocated to the multifamily project to be developed by Fort Worth Housing Solutions(FWHS) as a part of its Choice Neighborhood Initiative(CNI)grant. • Administration-$290,732.00: Includes costs for administering the HOME grant • Estimated Program Income-$75,000.00: Includes funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and HOME grant administrative costs. HUD allows the City to use 10 percent of any HOME program income towards the cost of administering the HOME grant. HOME program income over the estimated amount not used for the Homebuyer Assistance Program will be allocated to priority activities in the City's Consolidated Plan,subject to City Council approval. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$1,904,234.00 in HOPWA funds be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies-$1,148,627.00 • Neighborhood Services Department/Community Action Partners-$698,480.00 • Administration-$57,127.00 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT For Program Year 2021-2022,it is recommended that the amount of$632,124.00 in ESG funds be allocated as follows: • Public Service Agencies-$584,715.00 • Administration-$47,409.00 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS Community Development Council and Neighborhood Services Department staff recommend that contracts be executed with the listed ;,.ncies for the amounts shown in the following tables. Community Development Block Grant Contracts TABLE 1: CDBG AGENCIES �2�Idslianlearning Center ]After School Tutoring $85,00 [AB Christian Learning Center ig Program —7[::$T5,30730]0 jArtes de la Rosa [Artes Academy 00.00 -7[Mentor 2.0 @ Young Men's Leadership! _Z y Academy Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star IMentor 2.0 @ Young Women's Leadership! $50,00 .00 Academy jBoys&Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. ool Program United Community Centers,Inc. JlEduc nrichment $jPq,000-_00 [Familly Pathfinders of Tarrant County bility Program $50,000.00 The Ladder Alliance Training $70,000.001 lHomebuyer Education and Housing Housing Channel Counseling Services M eals-O n-Wh eels,Inc.of Tarrant County lHome-Delivered Meals $116,288.00! Guardianship Services, Inc. IlFinancial Exploitation Prevention Center 00 The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant Coun ty' Case Management for Homeless $145,000 JCDBG-Public Service Agencies Total $1,121,591.001 IlRehabilitation, Education and Advocacy f�_rl W, jAccessibility Improvements for Lo Citizens with Handicaps DBA REACH, Inc. Income Residents [Fo Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. DBN Covvto $455 000 00i :I�rt wn Brush Up Paint Program Trinity Habitat for Humanity Fort Worth Area Habitat for H umanity, Inc. DBA�P re s e ry e-A-H o m e P ro g ra m (C o m o Trinity Habitat for Humanity I ,Neighborhood Improvement Strategy) Fc—DBGSubrecipient Agencies Total Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Contracts TABLE%: HOPVVAAGENC|E8 Suppo T a r r a n t C o u n t Yi rtive Services; Facility-Based Housing Operations;Tenant-i 845,765.00 Samaritan Housing, Inc. Based Rental Assistance;Administration __T3072,862.0]0 i Center,I[Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance; Supporiive�,J *The City has identified a potential conflict of interest under the HOPWA Regulations related to this award and is in the process of seeking a waiver of the conflict of interest from HUD.A contract will not be executed with AIDS Outreach Center, Inc. unless and until the City receives approval from HUD. |n the event the City does not receive approval, an amended Action Plan will be submitted, as necessary,to address the reallocation of the funds. Emergency Solutions Grant Contracts TABLE 3: ESGAGENCIES All figures have been rounded to the nearest dollar for presentation purposes. These programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: k C The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Neighborhood Services Department (and Financial Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant. I Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Fernando Costa 6122 I Originating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187 i Additional Information Contact: Sharon Burkley 5785 Sean Stanton 5811 i :